Parkland Magnet High School
Scholarship News #7
March 1, 2016
These updates are one source of college and scholarship information this year. There are many other resources that you can use to search for scholarships, and some of those websites are listed below. The biggest pool of scholarship monies comes from the colleges themselves – please check the Scholarship/Financial Aid webpages of the schools that you are most interested in for information on their scholarship opportunities and selection process.
Other Scholarship Resources:
· Fast Web: www.fastweb.com
· College Board Big Future: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
· The Winston Salem Foundation: http://www.wsfoundation.org/page.aspx?pid=802
· Federal Student Aid: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types/grants-scholarships/finding-scholarships#when-apply
· NC Hispanic College Fund: http://thencshp.org/programs/nc-hispanic-college-fund/
Scholarship / Amount / Criteria / Application / DeadlineLegal Support Staff of Winston-Salem and Legal Support Staff of North Carolina Scholarships / $2500
$1000
(2 awarded) / · HS senior
· B average (3.0) / Paper applications available in Scholarship Drawer in Guidance.
Mail application 2 letters of recommendation to address on application. / March 2, 2016
Allegacy Federal Credit Union
Mel Hughes Scholarship / $1300 / 4 yr
$250 /2 yr / · Primary member (or become a member) of Allegacy
· Accepted at a college
· Selection based on academic performance, extracurricular and community activities
· Essay response / Apply online: www.allegacyfcu.org/scholarships / March 4, 2016
Jaycees Outstanding Young Leader Award / $1000 / · Contributions to school, community
· Leadership
· Academic performance / Pdf and PUB applications emailed to students 2/15/16 / March 7, 2016
Edgar and Lois Reich Educational Fund Scholarship / TBD / · Hs senior
· Native of Forsyth or Davidson County, NC
· Academic achievement
· Financial need
· Pursuing a degree in Education or Dental Science
· Involvement in civic activities / Apply online at: www.csascholars.org
Requires:
SAT/ACT scores
Terms of agreement
Letter of recommendation
Resume
Signed copy of parents taxes
Personal statement/essay
transcript / March 14, 2016
Senah C. and C.A. Kent Foundation Scholarship / TBD / · Hs senior
· Demonstrated leadership, character, ambition
· Academic merit
· Financial need
· Attend a college in Forsyth County, NC (WSSU, WFU, FTCC, Salem, UNCSA) / Apply online at: www.csascholars.org
Requires
SAT/ACT scores
Terms of agreement
Letter of recommendation
Resume
Signed copy of parents taxes
Personal statement/essay
transcript / March 14, 2016
NC Alpha Delta Kappa
Eunice Riggins Memorial Scholarship / $2000 / · College app submitted
· Top 10% of class
· Min SAT 1740 or ACT 25
· Good character
· Extracurr. participation / Paper application available in Guidance / Mar 15, 2016
NC Alpha Delta Kappa
Mary Rose Mills - Linda Rankin Memorial Scholarship / $2000 / · College app submitted
· Top 10% of class
· Min SAT 1860 or ACT 27
· Good character
· Extracurr. participation / Paper application available in Guidance / Mar 15, 2016
NC Alpha Delta Kappa
Clare Johnson Marley – Mary Earle Berger Fine Arts Scholarship / $2000 / · College app submitted
· Top 20% of class
· Min SAT 1740 or ACT 25
· Good character
· Extracurr. participation / Paper application available in Guidance / Mar 15, 2016
Farm Bureau Scholarship / $5000 / · Pursuing a degree in Agriculture (broad includes landscaping, natural resources, conservation, etc.)
· Min. 2.5 GPA / Paper application available in Guidance. Application must include:
· List of School Activities
· High School Transcript
· Short Essay on “Why I Want to Major in Agriculture”
· Completed Recommendation
· Recent Photograph / March 15, 2016
Herter O'Neal Scholarship / $750 / · Pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in BUSINESS
· Legal NC resident / Paper application available in Guidance. / March 23, 2016
WSFC Panhellenic Council / $500 / · African-American
· Min 3.0 GPA
· Good citizenship
· Enrolling at a 4 yr college / Paper application available in guidance. Completed applications include:
Application
1 pg essay
Hs transcript
Letter of recommendation / Post-marked by March 28, 2016
Whitlow-Osbourne Scholarship / $2000 / · Applicant must enter into an Emergency Services curriculum
· Hs seniors / Paper application available in Guidance. / March 31, 2016
Sunnyside Ministry College Scholarship / Up to $1800/yr / · Must attend HS or reside in the 27127 zip
· Financial need
· Community service
· Academic success
· Benevolent spirit towards others / Paper application available in guidance Guidance or apply here: to www.Sunnysideministry.org
click on College Scholarship for an application.
· 2 letters of recommendation
· Picture
· 1 page essay
Transcripts required! / March 31, 2016
Winston Salem Foundation Scholarships / Varies / · Many scholarship opportunities available for Forsyth County residents / Apply online at: www.wsfoundation.org
Go to STUDENTS / April 1, 2016 – Merit Based
(Aug 15, 2016 Need Based )
NC Tuition Waiver Program for children of NC Law Enforcement Officers / $1500-$4500 / · Tuition assistance for children killed in the line of duty at UNC and NC Community College system / Info at: http://www.ncbar.org/media/616285/yldscholarship2016.pdf / April 1, 2016
Rotary Club Scholarship / TBD / Selection criteria:
· Evidence of academic scholarship by the achievement of a minimum 3.2 GPA
· Willingness to make a difference - community service
· Demonstrated leadership
· financial need, based on the FAFSA / Submit completed applications (available in Guidance) to Mrs. Samek by April 4, 2016. All completed applications will be reviewed by the scholarship committee, who will select 1 to submit for Rotary Club review. / April 4, 2016
People Helping People Scholarship / $10000/$1250 per semester / · Min 2.5 GPA
· US Citizen
· Demonstrated leadership, character
· Accepted at one of the 17 UNC system colleges / 1 nominee selected by Scholarship Committee. If interested, please submit your brag sheet and 1-2 page essay discussing how you exemplify the philosophy of “People Helping People” / April 4, 2016
Piedmont Civitan Club / $1000 / · Selection based on academics and need / 2 applicants selected from Parkland. Please submit your interest and short by April 1, 2016 / April 4, 2016
Malloy Scholarship / $500 - $1000 / · Be residents of Forsyth County
· Demonstrate resiliency and strength of character to overcome the challenges of life with integrity, optimism, and a strong sense of humor
· Demonstrate concern and support for others
· accepted into a post-secondary program that leads to a degree or certification
· Have a 2.0 -3.5 GPA
/ Students who wish to receive consideration must submit the following to Saint James United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 176, Rural Hall, NC 27045, no later than April 15th of their senior year:
· application completed in full and signed by applicant and parent/guardian;
· 250-500 word essay;
· Official copy of high school transcript through the first sem of 12th grade
· Official letter of acceptance from college / April 15, 2016
Masjid Al-Mu’ Minun / $500 / · Hs senior
· GPA 2.5 – 4.0 / Paper application available in guidance. / April 15, 2016
The Equality Winston-Salem Scholarship / up to $4000 / • Be a resident of Forsyth County, North Carolina
• minimum (GPA) of 2.0
• Be graduating in 2016 from a WSFCS hs
• Demonstrate active involvement/leadership in a Gay/Straight Alliance, Equality Club or in the general (LGBTQ) community
• Scholarship is not based on financial need; however, financial need can be mentioned in applicant letter / Online at: www.equalitywinstonsalem.org / April 15, 2016
Kuandelea Alumni Chapter Scholarship / TBD / · WSFCS graduate planning to attend WSSU
· No minimum ACT/SAT
· Application, activity list and 2 letters or recommendation are required / Paper application available in guidance. / April 15, 2016
Student-View Scholarship Programs / $500 - $4000 / · No essay
· No minimum ACT/SAT / www.student-view.com / April 22, 2016
Psi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity 2016 Scholarship / TBD / · African-American males only / Apply Online at: www.psiphichapter.org
Complete the electronic document and print / April 29
NC Alpha Delta Kappa Achievement Scholarship / TBD / · GPA between 2.5-3.5
· SAT 1344-1560 OR
· ACT 20-24
THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS WITH GRADES AND SCORES FALLING WITHIN THESE RANGES ONLY. STUDENTS WITH LOWER OR HIGHER SCORES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. / Apply online: http://www.nccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships/show?id=822&from=120 / May 1, 2016
Suntrust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes / $500 / · Current HS seniors
· Enter online up to 15 times during sweepstakes period / Enter at: www.suntrusteducation.com/scholarshipsweepstakes / May 13, 2016
Big Sun Scholarship / Varies / · Student athlete / Online at: http://www.bigsunathletics.com / June 17, 2016
Important Dates/Deadlines/Reminder:
· https://www.cfnc.org/static/pdf/home/sc/pdf/admissions_deadlines.pdf
· February 17th – 9:00 – 5:00 – Parkland’s FAFSA DAY – get help completing (or starting your FAFSA) sign up for a time slot in the Counseling Center starting Feb 4th
· You and your parent will need a FAFSA ID to complete your FAFSA online. Get one NOW at: https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm