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SCHOLARSHIP/PROGRAM / AREA / AWARD / ELIGIBILITY/REQUIREMENTS / DEADLINE / APPLICATIONSJohnson & Wales University Scholarships / General / $500 to full tuition / Must belong to one of the national student organizations (BPA, DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, National FFA, SkillsUSA, TSA); completing the application also applies student for admission to Johnson and Wales / See counselor for application or call 800-342-5598 x2345
Sun Trust Scholarship / General / $100 / Not based on GPA or financial need; drawing held every two weeks / 10/31/06-5/11/07 / Online at www.offtocollege
Wachovia Gimme 5 Scholarship Sweepstakes / General / $5000 / Every quarter Wachovia will award high school senior $5000 for 1st year expenses; no GPA or financial aid requirements / Online at www.wachovia.com click on lending, educational loans, just for you, students
Tennessee Technological University / Engineering / Varies / ACT 20 or comparable SAT; GPA 2.35 / 800-268-0236 or online at www.tntech.edu
Mars Hill College / General / $500 to full tuition / 3.2 GPA SAT 1050/ACT 23 / 866-642-4968 or online at www.mhc.edu
University of Virginia Jefferson Scholars Foundation / General / Full tuition, fees, books, room/board, and expenses / Demonstrated excellence and exceptional potential in leadership, scholarship, and citizenship / Online at www.jeffersonscholars.org
King College-Bristol, Tennessee / General / Varies / Must be nominated by high school / Online at www.king.edu and see counselor for nomination
Boston University / Engineering / Full tuition / Must take an examination; top 6 scores in the country will receive full scholarships / 617-353-6447 or online at www.bu.edu
Lynchburg College / General / $3000-$12000 / All students applying to Lynchburg are automatically considered; academic achievement / Online at www.lynchburg.edu
American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship / General / $750-$2000 / Submit 1000 word essay / Online at www.afsascholarship.org for essay topic
Intel Science Talent Search / General / $100000 / Open to high school seniors in the US; must complete an entry project / 11/16/06 / Email for more information
National Society of Minorities in Hospitality / General / $1000 / Open to minority students who are interested in studying in the hospitality industry; 500 word essay required, 3 letters of recommendation; extracurricular activities; hospitality work experience, and financial need / 11/30/06 / Email Devon Welsh at
Elon University-ROTC / General / Full tuition for 4 years, room and board, books, $100 per month stipend / Must participate in ROTC / December / 800-334-8448
Boston University-Trustee Scholarship / General / Full tuition / SAT 1400, GPA 4.0, proof of community activities, essay; must be nominated by principal / December / 617-353-2300
AXA Achievement Community Scholarships / General / $2000-$10000 / Must show ambition and drive; determination to set and achieve goals; respect for self, family, and community / 12/15/06 / 704-540-2927
American Architectural Foundation / Architecture / $500-$2500 / Open to minority students on the basis of financial need, academic achievement, essay, recommendations Must be nominated by counselor or someone who is aware of student’s interest in and aptitude in architecture / December / 202-626-7511 or online at www.archfoundation.org/scholarships
Vanderbuilt University Ingram Scholarhips / General / Full tuition / Transcripts, essay, recommendations, exceptional commitment to community service, academic merit / December / 615-322-8586
Auburn University-University Scholars Program / General / $34624 / Must be academically talented, SAT 1220/ACT 27, 3.0 GPA / December / University Scholars Program, Auburn University 36849
University of Virginia Holland Minority Scholarships / General / $10000 / African American; SAT 1300, 3.5 GPA, top 10% of class / December / 804-982-3200
Oglethorpe University-Oglethorpe Scholars / General / $4000-$11000 / Superior academic abilities / December / 800-428-4484 or online at www.oglethorpe.edu
National Television Academy Trustees Scholarship / Television or related field / $40000 / Must plan to major in a communications-oriented program / December / Online at www.emmyonline.org and click on “education”
DeSales University / General / $500-full tuition / Eligibility requirements vary / 12/1/06 / 610-282-1100 or online at www.desales.edu
Air Force ROTC / Engineering Architecture Computers Math, Meterology, Physics, Nursing, Foreign Language / Full scholarships available / Must be in top 30% of class, SAT 1100 or ACT 24, GPA 3.0; must complete physical fitness assessment and an interview / 12/1/06 / See Air Force representative or apply online at www.afrotc.com/scholarships
Appalachian State University / General / $500-full tuition / Must have demonstrated ability to do competitive college level work / 12/1/06 / 828-262-2120 or apply at www.scholarships.appstate.edu
Appalachian State University-Diversity Scholarship / General / $1000 / Open to students of underrepresented ethnicities with 3.0 GPA. Selection based on SAT/ACT, personal background, extracurricular activities, community service, work experience / 12/1/06 / 828-262-2120 or apply at www.scholarships.appstate.edu
Appalachian State University-Merit Scholarships / General / $1000-full tuition / Must be admitted to the university, high school achievement, SAT 1240, GPA 4.2, school/community involvement / 12/1/06 / 828-262-2120 or apply online at www.scholarships.appstate.edu
Appalachian State University-Plemmons Leadership Fellows Program / General / $1500 / 3.0 GPA, SAT 1100, leadership experience, active involvement in school/community activities / 12/1/06 / 828-262-2120 or apply online at www.scholarships.appstate.edu
Duke University-Robertson Scholars / General / Full tuition, summer support, research/travel stipend, laptop / Demonstrated academic excellence, leadership roles in community service, interest in and commitment to diversity-recipients are chosen from applicants for admission-no additional application is necessary / 12/1/06 / www.robertsonscholars.org
UNC Chapel Hill-Robertson Scholars / General / Full tuition and living expenses, stipend / Demonstrated academic excellence, leadership roles in community service, interest in and commitment to diversity-recipients are chosen from applicants for admission-no additional application is necessary / 12/1/06 / www.robertsonscholars.org
USC-Columbia Alumni Scholars / General / $3500 plus reduced tuition / SAT 1300+, top 10% of class, 3.0 GPA; all admissions applications are considered / 12/1/06 / 800-868-5872 or online at www.sc.edu
USC-Columbia University Scholars / General / $1500 plus reduced tuition / SAT 1300+, top 10% of class, 3.0 GPA; all admissions applications are considered / 12/1/06 / 800-868-5872 or online at www.sc.edu
USC-Columbia Academic Scholarships / General / Varies / Eligibility requirements vary / 12/1/06 / 800-868-5872 or online at www.sc.edu
USC Scholarships / General / $1500-full tuition / Academic merit / 12/1/06 / 803-777-7700 or online at www.sc.edu
Wake Forest University Reynolds Scholarship / General / All costs, summer grants and overseas travel / Academics, extracurricular achievements beyond the local level, top 1% of class, SAT 1500+ / 12/1/06 / 336-758-5176
Wake Forest University Presidential Scholarships for Distinguished Achievement / General / $11200 / Exceptional talent in fine arts, debate, entrepreneurship, writing, community service and leadership / 12/1/06 / 336-758-5176
Wake Forest University Graylyn Scholarship / General / Full tuition, room and board plus expenses / Top 1-3% of class, SAT 1400+, extracurricular achievements beyond the local level. Must file merit based scholarship application / 12/1/06 / 336-758-5176
Wake Forest University Carswell Scholarship / General / Full tuition plus $1000 for expenses / Academics, extracurricular achievements beyond the local level, top 1% of class, SAT 1500+ / 12/1/06 / 336-758-5176
National Society of Professional Engineers-Auxiliary Scholarship Engineering / General / $1000 / Open to female high school seniors interested in an engineering career, SAT 1300+, 3.0 GPA, US citizen / 12/1/06 / 703-684-2800 or online at www.nspe.org/scholarships
Randolph-Macon Women’s College Gottwald Scholarship / General / Full tuition +$2500 study abroad stipend / Outstanding academics, leadership, and 500 word essay / 12/1/06 / 800-745-7692
SAE Engineering Scholarships / Engineering or related area / Varies
$1000-10,000 / Applicants must enroll in an engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering & Tech. at university of applicant’s choice.
www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm / 12/1/06 / Online or call 704-776-4970
UNC-Chapel Hill-Pogue Scholarship / General / $7500 / Open to minority students demonstrating academic achievement, leadership, community involvement. Must complete separate application for scholarship / 12/1/06 / Online at www.unc.edu
Winston-Salem State University-Chancellor’s Scholarship / General / Full tuition, books and fees up to $4500 / Must have at least 1000 SAT or 24 ACT, GPA 3.5 / 12/1/06 / 336-750-2070 or online at www.wssu.edu
Toyota Community Scholars / General / $10000-20000 / Must be a US citizen planning to pursue a degree at a 4 year college/university. Minimum GPA of 3.0, be actively involved in a service organization or project that has a positive impact on the school/community / 12/1/06 / Must be nominated by the school. See your counselor if you are interested in being considered
Elder and Leemaur Publishers
/ General / Varies / High school junior or senior; must write an essay of no more than 500 words-topics are available online / 12/1/06
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Triad Decorative Painters of NC / Visual Arts / $500 / High school senior desiring to continue studies in art. Application form, 2 letters of recommendation, essay, photos of recent work / 12/5/06 / Debby Lane 336-922-9799
Presbyterian College Southeastern or Dillard Elliott Scholarship / General / $7000 / SAT 1100/ACT 24, 3.0 GPA / 12/5/06 / 800-476-7272 or online at www.presby.edu
Presbyterian College Quattlebaum Scholarship / General / Full tuition, room and board / 3.75 GPA, 1350 SAT/31 ACT, interview / 12/5/06 / 800-476-7272 or online at www.presby.edu
Presbyterian College Belk Scholarship / General / $10600 / SAT 1200/ACT 27, 3.5 GPA / 12/5/06 / 800-476-7272 or online at www.presby.edu
Presbyterian College-John I. Smith Scholarship / General / $14000 / SAT 1300/ACT 29, 3.7 GPA / 12/5/06 / 800-476-7272 or online at www.presby.edu
UNC Asheville University Laurel Academic/Merit Scholarship / General / Varies / Top 10% of class, 3.5 GPA, SAT 1250+, ACT 28+, challenging senior curriculum, interview / 12/8/06 / Online at www.unca.edu
Miss Cheerleader of America Scholarship Program / General / Varies / Must have cheering experience; must be chosen to participate in Miss Cheerleader of America pageant-consists of interview and Prom/Homecoming gown competition / 12/15/06 / See counselor or online at www.misscheerleaderofamerica.com
Greensboro College-Honors Scholarship / General / Up to full tuition / Must attend Greensboro College; all applications are considered / 12/15/06 / 800-346-8226 or online at www.gborocollege.edu
Greensboro College-Dean’s Scholarship / General / Up to ½ tuition / Must attend Greensboro College; all applications are considered / 12/15/06 / 800-346-8226 or online at www.gborocollege.edu
Greensboro College-Trustee Scholarship / General / Up to ¾ tuition / Must attend Greensboro College; all applications are considered / 12/15/06 / 800-346-8226 or online at www.gborocollege.edu
Livingstone College Teacher Education Scholarship / Education / Varies / African-Americans who desire to enter teaching profession; essay; application, SAT/ACT scores, 3 references / 12/15/06 / 704-797-1034 or online at www.livingstone.edu
Livingstone College Merit, Honor, Trustee, Presidential Scholarships / General / $5000-full tuition / 3.0 GPA with 1000 SAT/22 ACT to 1250 SAT/27 ACT / 12/15/06 / 704-797-1034 or online at www.livingstone.edu
Hispanic Scholarship Fund / General / $1000-$2500 / Must be of Hispanic heritage; applications are evaluated on academic achievement, letter of recommendation, personal statement, financial need / 12/15/06 / 877-473-4636 or 415-808-2376
Queens University of Charlotte-Presidential Scholarship / General / Full tuition / Academics, leadership, endorsement / 12/15/06 / 704-337-2212 or online at www.queens.edu
Queens University of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Scholarship / General / Full tuition / Resident of Mecklenburg County, 1st time freshman who will be living on campus; leadership, scholarship, citizenship; must maintain 3.5 GPA / 12/15/06 / 704-337-2212 or online at www.queens.edu
Washington and Lee University-George Washington Honor Scholarship / General / Full tuition, room and board, stipend / Selection based on school record, testing results, record of achievement and leadership in extracurricular activities / 12/15/06 / Apply at www.wlu.edu
Washington and Lee University-Edwin A. Morris Honor Scholarship / General / Renewable for 4 years / Must be a North Carolina resident who demonstrates exemplary academic and extracurricular activities / 12/15/06 / Apply at http://admissions.wlu.edu/forms
Burger King/McLamore Foundation
Scholarship Program / General / $1000 / Maintain a 2.5 gpa, work part-time @ least 15 hrs/wk. Demonstrate participation in community service, extracurricular activities. Financial need
www.bkmfoundation.com / 12/15/06 / Online
AXA Achievement Scholarship / General / $10,000-$25,000 / Applicants must demonstrate: ambition & drive; determination to set and reach goals; respect for self, family, & community; and ability to succeed in college.
www.axa-achievement.com / 12/15/06 / Online
American Legion National High School National High School Oratorical Contest / General / $250-$18000 / US citizen; essay about some aspect of the Constitution of the US with emphasis on the duties and obligations of a citizen to our governmnet / 12/16/06 / 919-832-7506
American Automobile Association (AAA) Travel High School Challenge / General / $25000 / Compete in an online 40-question multiple choice quz / 12/31/06 / Sign up and find a practice test at www.aaa.com/travelchallenge
National Center for Learning Disabilities-Anne Ford Scholarship / General / $10000 / Open to high school seniors who have an identified learning disability (ADD/ADHD must provide documentation of a specific learning disability); GPA 3.0, financial need, / 12/31/06 / Online at www.ncld.org/awards/index.cfm or email
Clemson National Scholars / General / Full tuition / High academic achievement; must apply for admission to Clemson / 12/31/06 / 864-656-2287 or online at www.clemson.edu
Cabrini College Alumni Recognition Scholarship / General / Full tuition / Top 10% of class; minimum SAT 1200; 3 essays, interview / 12/31/06 / 800-848-1003 or online at www.cabrini.edu
University of South Carolina Alumni Legacy Award / General / Unspecified / Must have a parent, grandparent, or legal guardian who is a USC graduate and current member of the Carolina Alumni association / 12/31/07 / 800-476-8752 for applications
Davidson College-Belk Scholarship / General / Unspecified / Leadership, extraordinary academic ability, community service / January / www.davidson.edu
Colonial Dames of America Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship / General / $1000-$4000 / Selection based on character of applicant, grades, scholarship need, and merit of individual essay / January / Contact Helen Penter 704-367-7251or email
East Carolina Scholarships / General / $250-$7500 / Varies / January / 252-328-6055 or www.ecu.edu