Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Financial Aid
Some Sources for External Scholarships
(revised 03/11)
Students must apply for these scholarships individually through the application process listed with each scholarship. The MACU Admission Application/Essay does not cover any of these scholarships.
Alexander Christian Foundation, Inc.
Residents of the state of Indiana who are members of Independent Christian Churches/Church of Christ (Independent) in Indiana and plan to prepare for full-time Christian service. If applicant is in college currently, must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
Amount: Varies
Application: Forms are available online at
Due: March 1
AmericanCancerSocietySoutheastDivisionCollege Scholarship Program
Residents of Georgia, North Carolina or South Carolina who were diagnosed with cancer before the age of 21.
Amount: Maximum of $1,000 toward tuition per year
Application: For an application or more information please call 1-800-282-4914.
AmeriCorps
Volunteers choose from nearly 1000 community service groups in the United States.
Amount: Educational Vouchers worth up to $4,725 to repay school loans or current expenses.
Application: Information is on the web site:
Due: Students can volunteer at any time.
Auger & Auger Disabled Scholar Award
As a personal injury law firm, our attorneys frequently represent families who are coping with the aftermath of serious injuries and disabling impairments. We observe firsthand the unique challenges that disabled men and women face and see the strength and perseverance necessary to overcome expectations. As part of our efforts to give back to the disabled community, Auger & Auger is sponsoring a $1,000 scholarship, given twice a year, to assist with tuition and expenses at a qualifying undergraduate institution.
Amount: $1000 awarded in Fall, $1000 awarded in Spring
Application:
Army Emergency Relief
MG James Ursano Scholarship Fund for Dependent Children of Army Soldiers
Scholarships for children of Army soldiers; active, retired or deceased, are available on request.
Amount: $700 to $1800
Application: You may apply on-line at the web site:
Due: March 3
Brandon Goodpaster Memorial Scholarship
Applicants must be in the “Youth Ministry” major and seeking a bachelor’s degree, have at least a 2.67 (on a 4.0 scale) in high school and any college work. An essay and 3 references are required.
Amount: $500 each semester for one year
Application: Contact the MACU Financial Aid Office or Dr. Ken Greene, VP of Enrollment Management
Due: Postmarked by July 1
Business and Professional Women/USA Career Advancement Scholarship Program
Applicants must be women at least 25 years of age, a US citizen, show critical need for financial assistance, clear career plans, graduate within 12 to 24 months from the date of grant.
Amount: $500 to $1,000
Application: Information is on the web site: Applications can be requested between January 1 and April 1.
Due: April 15
Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund
Financially needy dependents, including children and spouses, of those persons killed or permanently disabled as a result of the attack of 9-11-2001and during rescue activities. Information can be found at
Amount: Based on financial need and funds available.
Application: Please call toll-free 1-877-862-0136or e-mail
Glaxo-SmithKline Opportunity Scholarships
Any person who has been a permanent resident of Chatham, Durham, Orange, or WakeCounty for the past six months. Information can be found at
Amount: Up to $5,000 per year for a maximum of four years.
Application: Contact the Triangle Community Foundation Scholarship Program, PO Box 12834, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, (919) 549-9840
Due: April 1
GovernorJamesG.MartinCollege Scholarships
Recipient must be a high school senior who is a North Carolina resident enrolled full-time. Criteria for selection includes exceptional academic merit, diverse extracurricular activities with particular emphasis on community service, and evidence of strong leadership.
Amount: Five scholarships valued at $1,000 each will be awarded annually. This is renewable for up to five years of undergraduate study.
Application: Available from the MACU Financial Aid Office in December. Each NC four-year postsecondary institution may nominate two individuals for the scholarship.
Due: March 1
Horace Mann Scholarship Program
College-bound high school senior whose parent or legal guardian is a US public school or college employee. The student must have a "B" average and score at least 1100 on the SAT. Information can be found at
Amount: One $20,000, ten $4,000, and 20 $1,000 scholarships.
Application: Students or their parents can apply on-line at
Due: February 12
Icing On The Ring Triumph Over Breast Cancer Scholarship
Like so many in the community, we at Icing On The Ring have witnessed the devastating effects of breast cancer and its ability to completely overturn a life. That is especially true when an individual is working hard to put themselves through school. Although all college students face difficult obstacles, we believe that a disease like cancer should not be allowed to derail an aspiring student’s dream. Our intention is to offset the financial burden to a student who is continuing to study despite their encounter with breast cancer with two $1000 scholarships, one in the Fall and the other in the Spring.
Amount: $1000 awarded in Fall, $1000 awarded in Spring
Application:
John Gyles Education Awards
Available to full-time students who are Canadian or American citizens. A minimum grade point average of 2.7 is required.
Amount: Up to $3,000
Application: Send only a stamped, self-addressed, standard letter size (No. 10) envelope to the following address. US postage is acceptable.
John Gyles Education Awards, Attention: The Secretary
PO Box 4808, 712 Riverside Drive
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Canada E3B 5G4
Due: April 1, June 1, and November 15
KYOWVA Pulpit Minister Training Scholarship
Male student entering his Junior or Senior year the following fall. Must plan to enter the preaching ministry.
Amount: Varies
Application: Information is on the web site: .
Due: First Saturday in January
Leon Bradley Scholarship Program - minority college student
The Leon Bradley Scholarship Program is established to encourage more minorities or persons of color to enter the teaching profession. AASPA believes that it is of benefit for all students to experience diversity among the teachers who serve as role models for our students. Thus, the American Association of School Personnel Administrators (AASPA) will annually awardtwo scholarships to assist a minority college student seeking their initial teaching certification and/or endorsement.Due: April 15 each year
Amount: one - $2000 and one - $1000 per year
Application: Leon Bradley Scholarship Award Online Application and Print & Mail Form
"Let's Get Creative!" Scholarship
Submit your best short story or poem and compete to win money for college.
Amount: Short stories can win up to $1,000. Poetry can win up to $250.
Application: at
Due: June 1
Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA)
The Department of Defense (DoD) Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) program provides up to $6,000 of Financial Assistance for military spouses who are pursuing degree programs, licenses or credentials leading to employment in Portable Career Fields.
Music Scholarships
These awards are open to individuals currently enrolled in a college music program leading to a career in the ministry of music. They are based on merit, and available to members of all faiths.
Amount: 4 scholarships of $2500 each per academic year
Application: Information on the web site: http:/ Applications available after January 1 for the upcoming academic year.
Due: Information not listed at web site.
Norfolk Foundation Scholarships
Must be from a hometown within a 50-mile radius of Norfolk, Virginia and/or from Martin County, NC.
Amount: Varies (MACU Students have received $1,000 to $3,000 annually.)
Application: Information on the web site:
Due: Feb 28/29
North Carolina 4-H Development Fund Scholarships
Recipient must be a North Carolina resident with outstanding record of 4-H Youth Development Program participation, excellent academic record, and high SAT scores.
Amount: $500 to $2,000. Some scholarships are renewable.
Application: Available in the fall through each county cooperative extension office in North Carolina.
North Carolina Bar Association Scholarship
Available to natural and adopted children of a North Carolina law enforcement officer who was killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty.
Amount: Up to $2,000
Application: Information is on the web site:
Due: April 1
PasquotankCounty Extension and Community Association
Application: Applications for all three scholarships can be picked up at the Pasquotank County Extension Office, 1209 McPherson Street, Elizabeth City, NC.
(1) Scholarship
Connection and Involvement with Cooperative Extension Service, Activities and Honors, Financial Need and Scholarship Potential are considered.
Amount: Not listed.
Due: February 1
(2) Scholarship for Special People
Open to any PasquotankCounty resident with a documented disability.
Amount: $500
Due: February 1
(3) Raleigh Carver Memorial Scholarship
Open to any person who resides in PasquotankCounty. Awarded to the person who best shows initiative and financial need.
Amount: $500
Due: February 1
Prospective Teacher Scholarship/Loan
Open to North Carolina residents who are full-time students pursuing teacher licensure who plan to teach in North Carolina. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 and a minimum total score on the SAT of 900 are required for incoming freshmen. One year of the loan will be forgiven for each full year the recipient teaches in a North Carolina public school.
Amount: up to $17,500 (teachers in certain specialties), up to $5,000 (teachers in low-income schools and who meet other requirements)
Application: (For general information: select Repaying, Cancellations & Deferment Options for Teachers, Cancellation for Stafford Loans)
Due: February 8
The Sallie Mae Fund Unmet Need Scholarship Program
Available to full-time enrolled students at an accredited postsecondary institution who are US citizens, have family adjusted gross incomes for the calendar year of $30,000 or less, demonstrate unmet financial need of at least $1,000 after the financial aid award has been determined and have a cumulative GPA between 2.5 and 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or GED average test score between 42 and 52.
Amount: $1,000 to $3,800
Application: Information is on the web site:
Due: May 31
Tim Schuab Scholarship Fund
Available to students from Ohio, Pennsylvania, or West Virginia. The fund will supply one student up to $500 to be used for books only.
Amount: $500
Application: Please write the church at the following address:
Calcutta Christian Church
51049 Smith Ferry Road
East Liverpool, OH 43920
State Employees Association of North CarolinaCollege Scholarship Program
Members, their spouses and their children are eligible to apply.
Amount: Varies
Application: Obtained from your District Scholarship Chair or by calling: 1-800-222-2758.
Due: April 15
State Scholarships and Grants
In many states, these may only be used in your home state. A few may be used at any school of your choice. The states known to offer scholarships for any school of your choice are Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Vermont.
Application: Contact your state office of Higher Education.
Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund
This is a fund just for women who earned their high school diploma or GED at least 10 years ago, and who are now seeking a college degree.
Amount: 50 awards of $1,000 and five awards of $10,000.
Application: Application forms are available in all Talbots US stores, on the Talbots web site at and in the MACU Financial Aid Office.
Due: March 5 (only the first 1,000 eligible applications received by Talbots will be processed).
Tylenol Brand Scholarship Program
Merit Scholarships are awarded to undergraduate students and high school seniors who have made leadership contributions in community, academic and/or athletic activities.
Amount: $1,000 to $10,000
Application: Applications are available on in-store displays. If no forms are available, call McNeil Lab at 1-800-676-8437.
Due: Applications are available November 1 to January 8.
USA Group Scholarship Program
Open to high school seniors or currently enrolled college students who have an annual adjusted gross family income of $35,000 or less. Up to 50% of the awards are for students with financial need from minority groups or with a documented physical disability.
Amount: $750 half-time and $1,500 full-time (Renewable if the student maintains a gpa of 2.5)
Application: Information is on the Web site:
Due: Applications must be postmarked by March 15.
For more information or questions about any of these sources please contact:
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Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Financial Aid
715 N. Poindexter Street
ElizabethCity, NC27909
Phone: 1-866-996-6228, ext 2020
252-334-2020 (local)
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E-mail:
Lisa W. Pipkin, Financial Aid Administrator