Scholarship Newsletter # 5 November 18, 2011
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC)/U.S. Scholarship Program provide scholarships for seniors who are exemplary role models in their communities and have initiative to fulfill their educational goals. Visit www.rmhc.org for program details.
Deadline- January 27
Robert E. Anderson Human Relations Award Scholarship
Criteria- academic honors & achievements, extracurricular/community activities, references Deadline- Return completed application to Mrs. Belo by Jan. 3.
Kernersville Lions Club- $1000
Criteria- recommendation, 2.5 GPA, preference given to visually or hearing impaired student, extracurricular/community activities, or work experience
Deadline- Return completed application to Mrs. Belo by April 10 or mail to address on application by April 15.
Winston-Salem Engineers Club- $1000
Criteria- academic record, extracurricular activities, essay; Applications are available in Guidance. Deadline- Return completed application to Mrs. Belo by March 26 or mail to address on application by April 2.
Regency Beauty Institute is sponsoring a $5000 Scholarship Competition. Call 800- 787-6456 ext. 7250 or email for more information.
Elks “Most Valuable Student” –
Criteria- leadership, financial need, quality of exhibits, top 5% of class, must have 1200+ SAT (critical reading & math) Short Deadline: Return completed application to Mrs. Belo by Nov. 30. Students that want to mail the application must mail by Dec. 2. See Mrs. Belo for the correct address.
Elks Nursing Contest-
Criteria- active participation in student health care activities, financial need, must rank in top 25% of class. Short Deadline: Return completed application to Mrs. Belo by Nov. 30. Students that want to mail the application must do so by Dec. 2. See Mrs. Belo for the correct mailing address.
Robertson Scholars Leadership Program is a fully funded prestigious academic scholarship that engages the resources of Duke University & UNC Chapel Hill. Criteria- high academic potential, integrity, positive peer influence, organizational skills. Supplemental application in addition to the common application is required. Visit www.my.robertsonscholars.org/admissions for details.
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ECU Honors Scholars- $5000/semester: Visit www.ecu.edu/honors/
or call (252) 328-6373 for details.
Wake Forest University- Randall D. Ledford Scholarship II in Physics- $80,000
Criteria- physics major from NC; To apply visit www.wfu.edu/admissions/
Deadline- Jan. 1
SCAD Open House- Dec. 4; 1 PM; Winston-Salem Marriott. Register at www.scad.edu/yourarea
National Portfolio Day will be hosted by the Memphis College of Art. The free event will be held in Charlotte on Nov. 20. Call 1-800-727-1088 for details.
2012 FAFSA Day will be held on Saturday, February 18 between 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free help is available for families that need assistance to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Register @ CFNC.org or call 866-866-CFNC.
Community College Perks: Cost, Class size, Close to home, Time to transition, Different point of view. See handout in Guidance for details.
Beware of Scholarship Scams- Stop by Guidance for brochure.
Remember:
Review previous newsletters. There is still time to apply for many.
Apply for all scholarships appropriate for you.
Perfect SAT or ACT Score? See Mrs. Belo.
Eagle Scouts? Gold Awards? See Mrs. Belo.