SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE
MountTaborHigh School
April 13, 2015
MOUNT TABOR PTSA SCHOLARSHIPS: Deadline is April 24, 2015
ACADEMIC, ARTS, ATHLETIC
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We encourage all Mount Tabor senior families to file the…
Free Application for Federal Student Aid at fafsa.ed.gov.
Families should file the FAFSA even if the priority deadline has passed. Community Colleges do not set FAFSA filing deadlines, but families should file early and communicate directly with the financial aid office to make sure that all parts of the enrollment process are completed.
Important scholarship practices for students and parents:
- Search scholarship and financial aid opportunities available from the colleges and universities where you plan to apply-know deadlines and application procedures.
- Research scholarship opportunities at a national database like wwwfastweb.com or find broad and some unique scholarship opportunities.
- ALL North Carolina families should review scholarship and financial aid information available at CFNC.org. Click on Pay and then Grants and Scholarships. Information about the FAFSA, Need-Based Grants and Scholarships, Merit-Based Grants and Scholarships and Grants and Scholarship Search tools.
STUDENT FINANCIAL AID FOR NORTH CAROLINIANS
This booklet and online resource contains information about a wide range of financial aid opportunities available to residents of North Carolina. Go to .
The following scholarships are available to Crosby Scholars; more information is available at the Crosby Scholars web site and in the Mount Tabor Guidance Office; applications must be submitted online:
JESSICA HILL DAVIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPDeadline April 22, 2015
MOMMIE J SCHOLARSHIPDeadline April 29, 2015
LES AND EVELYN RILEY SCHOLARSHIPDeadline April 29, 2015
THE FULTON CAROLINA MEDALDeadline May 6, 2015
FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, WINSTON-SALEM CHAPTER SCHOLARHIP
Criteria:Seniors who plan to attend FSU and have exhibited excellence in involvement, participation, achievement, motivation and goals
Awards:Two $500 scholarships
Deadline:April 24, 2015
Contact:Applications available in MT Guidance Office
CELESTINE DIXON PORTER MOLES NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria:African-American female seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and SAT composite of 1300 on a 2400 scale or 20 or above on the ACT
Award:$5,000 scholarship
Deadline:April 17, 2015
Contact:Applications in MT Guidance Office
PARKWAY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST DIGNITY AWARD
Criteria:Senior who best demonstrates a personal commitment to creating a safe school environment for all students and, in particular, students who are LGBTQ or perceived as such; students should be nominated by a faculty member (see your counselor, GSA adviser or other faculty member to seek a nomination)
Award:Amount Not Stated
Deadline:April 24, 2015
Contact:Applications available in MT Guidance Office
WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY BROWN ALUMNI CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria:Seniors who have applied to WSSU with a 2.8 GPA or higher
Award:Amount Not Stated
Deadline:April 27, 2015
Contact:Applications available in MT Guidance Office
BIG SUN ATHLETICS SCHOLARSHIPS
Criteria:All senior student athletes are eligible; Write a short essay answering the following questions: How Did Your Participation in Sports During Your High School Years Influence You? Has Your Participation Influenced Your Career Goals? Has Your Participation Influenced How You Relate to Your Family?
Awards:$10,000 scholarship
Deadline:June 19, 2105
Contact:Information form in MT Guidance Office; Essay submissions should be sent to
WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY-KUANDELEA CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS
Criteria:Academically talented, highly motivated WS/FCS seniors planning to attend WSSU; minimum 3.25 GPA and 950 SAT/19 ACT
AwardsThree $500 scholarships
DeadlineApril 30, 2015
Contact:Information and complete application available in MT Guidance Office
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN SCHOLARSHIP (WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY)
Criteria:Winston-Salem/Forsyth County senior who has been accepted to WSSU; school involvement, community involvement, and financial need
Award:$500 scholarship
Deadline:April 15, 2015
Contact:Applications available in MT Guidance Office
JOSEPH ROY KIRKMAN TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria:North Carolina resident planning to enroll at Surrey Community College or a North Carolina 4-year university with plans to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Education upon graduation; minimum 3.0 or better
Awards:$500 scholarship for Surrey Community College; $1,000 scholarship for a 4-year university
Deadline:April 15, 2015
Contact:Information and applications available in MT Guidance Office
C. DOUGLAS CARTER/RITA TAYLOR SCHOLARSHIP from WS/FCS RETIRED SCHOOL PERSONNEL
Criteria:High school seniors who exhibit evidence of scholarship and service to the school and community and be of good character and plan to pursue a career as an educator (MT may submit two applications)
Awards:Two $1,000 scholarships
Deadline:April 30, 2015 (Submit Senior Profile/Resume and Scholarship Nomination Form by April 7, 2015 to be considered for a nomination to apply)
Contact:Information sheet available in MT Guidance Office
WEST TEACHING SCHOLARSHIP @ THE CATAWBA COLLEGE ACADEMY OF TEACHING
Criteria:Students with an interest in teaching (opportunity to train in the integration of technology in the classroom and participate in leadership seminars and scholarly presentations)
Awards:$2,500 scholarships (other Catawba academic scholarships available)
Deadline:No specific date given
Contact:Brochure available in MT Guidance Office; apply online and access more information at
NORTH CAROLINA SOCIETY OF ACCOUNTANTS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
Criteria:Deserving students who indicate a desire to enter the profession of Accounting
Awards:Several $600 scholarships
Deadline:April 15, 2015
Contact:Information sheet and application in MT Guidance Office
HERMAN E. EURE SCHOLARSHIP FROM XI ETA CHAPTER OF ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC.
Criteria:Any senior with a 3.0 or higher weighted gpa
Awards:$500 scholarships
Deadline:April 3, 2015-DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MAY 1, 2015 (Completed applications submitted to MT Guidance by April 28th will be mailed from MT)
Contact:Information and applications available in MT Guidance Office
PSI PHI CHAPTER OF OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY 2015 SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria:African American males in the WS/FC Public School District
Awards:To Be Determined
Deadline:May 1, 2015 (Guidance will mail completed applications brought to us)
Contact:Information flyer in MT Guidance Office; complete the electronic application and print-go to (Psi Phi Documents, then Omega Scholarship Information
Check out these scholarship opportunities and more at StudentScholarships.org
ODENZA MARKETING GROUP SCHOLARSHIP-$500: 2.5 gpa or higherDeadline: March 30, 2015
SP $10,000 SCHOLARSHIP-$10,000: legal US resident planning to attend collegeDeadline: March 31, 2015
CHS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS-200 $1,000 awards pursuing agricultureDeadline: April 1, 2015
PETER PASULA STUDY HABITS SCHOLARSHIP-$500-essay questionDeadline: April 1, 2015
CARETENDERS SCHOLARSHIP-$500-any school in US or CanadaDeadline: May 31, 2015
10 WORDS OR LESS SCHOLARSHIP-$500-answer the questionDeadline: June 15, 2015
GLOBAL LIFT EQUIPMENT SCHOLARSHIP-$500-submit a short storyDeadline: June 30, 2015
LIFTS PARTS EPRESS SCHOLARSHIP-$500-planning to attend collegeDeadline: June 30, 2015
LIFESTYLE DENTISTRY SCHOLARSHIP-2 $1,000 awards-essay questionDeadline: June 30, 2015
KEVIN JENNINGS EQUALITY WINSTON-SALEM SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria:Forsyth County seniors who have demonstrated active involvement/leadership in a Gay/Straight Alliance, Equality Club or in the general LGBTQ community and a minimum grade point average of 2.0; applicants are encouraged to attend a scholarship briefing on Saturday, March 21 from 2-3 pm at the North star LGBT Community Center)
Awards:Up to $3,500 will be awarded this year; amount per recipient may vary
Deadline:April 15, 2015
Contact:Application and information form available in MT Guidance Office or can be downloaded at
KIMBERLY PARK CHAPTER OF THE WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria:Seniors from WS/FC high schools who plan to attend Winston-Salem State University and demonstrated financial need
Award:$1,000 scholarship
Deadline:April 15, 2015
Contact:Applications and information available in the MT Guidance Office
FORSYTH ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’S ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria:Seniors in WS/FC high schools with a minimum 2.8 GPA and good character, respected by fellow students and faculty (Mount Tabor may submit 3 nominated students)
Award:Varies each year
Deadline:May 1, 2015 (Interested applicants should complete the application and turn in to Mr. Huck by April 15, 2015 for the Mount Tabor scholarship committee to select the three nominated students)
Contact:Applications available in MT Guidance Office
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP @ CATAWBA COLLEGE
Criteria:First-year students interested in majoring in one of the four environmental degrees offered at Catawba: Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Education or Sustainable Business and Community Development
Awards:$2,000 scholarships per year
Deadline:see web site
Contact:Information in MT Guidance Office and more information at
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP @ CATAWBA COLLEGE
Criteria:Service based scholarship opportunity for any student interested in majoring or minoring in any one of the four environmental degrees at Catawba College
Awards:$2,500 scholarships per year
Deadline:see web site
Contact:Information in MT Guidance Office and more information at
ABBOTT & FENNER SCHOLARSHIPS
Criteria:Submit an essay found on the organization’s web site
Award:Up to $1,000 scholarship
Deadline:June 15, 2015
Contact:Find more information and the essay at
THE HAIR DESIGN SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS
Criteria:Seniors who plan to pursue a career in Cosmetology
Awards:$1,000 scholarships
Deadline:May 1, 2015
Contact:Flyer in MT Guidance Office; visit online at
MOUNT TABOR PTSA ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Criteria: MT seniors who are PTSA members and minimum QPA of 4.5 and GPA of 3.5
Awards: Two $1,000 scholarships (one female and one male)
Deadline:April 24, 2015
Contact: Applications available in MT Guidance Office
MOUNT TABOR PTSA ARTS LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS
Criteria:MT seniors who are PTSA members and participate in music, drama, art, or dance at junior and/or senior level with a minimum GPA of 3.0; eligible students must have served in a leadership position in performing or visual arts
Awards:Three $500 scholarships
Deadline:April 24, 2015
Contact:Applications available in MT Guidance Office or from Arts Education teachers
MOUNT TABOR PTSA ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Criteria:MT seniors who are PTSA members and have or will participate in a varsity level sport during the senior year with a minimum QPA of 3.0
Awards:Four $500 scholarships
Deadline:April 24, 2015
Contact:Applications available in MT Guidance Office
PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE SCHOLARSHIP (STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION)
Criteria:Eligible students are seniors at North Carolina traditional public high schools who have been accepted to one of the 16 constituent campuses of the University of North Carolina; student has demonstrated leadership, excellence of character, integrity, and community involvement; student must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and deserving of financial aid
Award:One $10,000 scholarship (over 4 years)
Deadline:May 1, 2015(Mount Tabor application will include Senior Profile and Resume, Letter of Acceptance to a UNC school, and statement of character, integrity, community involvement, and financial need, and statement of parent/guardian employment to Mr. Huck by April 20, 2015)
Contact:Application and information page available in MT Guidance Office
STATE EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH CAROLINA (SEANC) SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria:Student and/or parent or guardian must be a member of SEANC; nonmembers whose parents work for the state of NC or are retired from the state may review eligibility information at the web site
Awards:30 annual scholarships (15 merit-based, 15 financial need) for four-year college or university students
8 annual scholarships (4 merit-based, 4 financial need) for junior, community, or technical college students
Deadline:April 15, 2015 (and returned to the Scholarship Chairman of the SEANC district of which the parent is a member); Financial need applicants must include a copy of the FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) Summary
Contact:Information Sheet available in MT Guidance Office; scholarship applications are available at Applicants may contact Beth Dew at SEANC, 919-833-6436 or 800-222-2758 ext. 3347 or
JOSH GRAY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria:Mount Tabor seniors who are members of the girls or boys soccer teams and demonstrate strong character and leadership skills, extraordinary team spirit, concern for others, a positive and encouraging attitude toward teammates, and a genuine lover for soccer; academic promise and financial need also considered
Award:$1,000
Deadline:April 15, 2015(submit application materials to Mr. Huck)
Contact:Information at or the WS Foundation area in the MT Guidance Office
EDWARD KENT WELCH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria:Mount Tabor seniors who are accepted to and plan to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and demonstrate academic promise, evidence of strong moral character, genuine concern for others, and school and/or community leadership
Award:$1,500
Deadline:all seniors who plan to attend UNC-Chapel Hill are considered in May
Contact:Information available at
WINSTON-SALEM ENGINEERS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria:Senior who will pursue an education in an engineering related field at a North Carolina school in the fall of 2014; academic record and extracurricular activities considered most with financial need considered if information submitted
Award:$1,000 scholarship
Deadline:April 16, 2015
Contact:Information with application direction available in MT Guidance Office
BIG SUN SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria:High school seniors currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community
Award:$500 scholarship
Deadline:June 20, 2015
Contact:Visit to learn how to apply
CITIZEN-LEADER/STUDENT GOVERNMENT/BOYS STATE SCHOLARSHIPS @ HAMPDEN SYDNEY COLLEGE
Criteria:Any applicant who meets these criteria: Eagle Scout, Boys’ State Participant, or President of Student Government
Award:$5,000 scholarship
Deadline:Meet admissions application deadline - March 1, 2015
Contact:Information sheet in MT Guidance Office or find more information at
DOSOMETHING.ORG SEASONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Criteria:Check out current campaign efforts and win scholarship money
Contact:Find more information at
MCCORKLE’S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM @ CATAWBA COLLEGE
Criteria:Top students with leadership potential and intellectual curiosity; in general, successful applicants have a 3.5 weighted GPA and 1150 SAT/25 ACT
Awards:some full tuition and opportunities for other awards
Deadline:check the Catawba.edu website
Criteria:Apply at and/or contact Whitney Paschal, Admissions Coordinator at 704-637-4402
REYNOLDA ROTARY CLARENCE “BIG HOUSE” GAINES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria:Students that attended Cook Elementary School and have attained a 2.5 GPA or higher-more information to come
Contact:See Mr. Huck if you attended Cook Elementary School
SUNTRUST OFF TO COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP SWEEPSTATKES
Criteria:Open to high school seniors and current undergraduate college students; eligibility not based on GPA or financial need
Awards:Thirty $500 scholarships
Deadline:Two winners chosen randomly every two weeks from October 31, 2014-May 15, 2015
Contact:Information page in MT Guidance Office; enter at suntrusteducation.com/scholarshipsweepstakes