WEST FORSYTH HIGH SCHOOL
FEBRUARY and MARCH 2014
SCHOLARSHIP NEWSLETTER DEADLINES
AFA TEENS FOR ALZHEIMER’S AWARENESS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
Selection Criteria: 1200-1500 word essay on “How has Alzheimer’s disease changed or impacted your life”, and “What have you learned about yourself, your family, and/or your community in the face of coping with Alzheimer’s disease?”
Amount: One $5,000 winner, 500/250 second/third runner up
Deadline: February 15
Contact:
ALLEGACY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION – MEL HUGHES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Selection Criteria: For student members of Allegacy Federal Credit Union. (Can apply for membership with scholarship application.) Judged on academic performance (GPA >= 3.0), extracurricular and community activities, references and an essay question. You can request your financial need to be considered as a factor also. If you apply for, but are not selected to receive a Mel Hughes Scholarship, your application may be submitted for consideration of a General Fund Scholarship.
Amount: (4 - $1,300 for 4-year college; 4 - $250 for community/technical school)
Deadline: March 14, 2014
Contact:
AUBREY LEE BROOKS SCHOLARSHIP
UNC-CHAPEL HILL, UNC-GREENSBORO, NC STATE
Selection Criteria:Local Scholarship: Selection is on the basis of academic merit, leadership, character, and the will of the recipient to help himself or herself prepare for a career as a useful and informed citizen. Can be used at UNC-Chapel Hill, UNC-Greensboro or NC State. You must gain admission to college attending before the final scholarship selection in April.
Amount:One half cost of undergraduate education, maximum for 2013-14 year is $11,700, Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Financial need is determined by the Brooks Foundation based on the information submitted on the FAFSA form.
Deadline: The online deadline for the Brooks Application is January 31.
Contact:
AXA COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP
Selection Criteria: One winner in each state. You must demonstrate ambition and drive; determination to set and reach goals; respect for self, family and community; and ability to succeed in college.
Amount: $10,000 (Additional $15,000 to 10 national recipients)
Deadline: February 1 (only the first 10,000 applications will be accepted.)
Contact:
BUICK ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Selection Criteria: For students planning to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design or business, with interest in the automotive.
Amount: varies
Deadline: February 28
Contact:
CATAWBA COLLEGE
WEST TEACHING SCHOLARSHIP
Selection Criteria:This is for students interested in the teaching profession. The scholarship provides a wealth of experiences including early field experience, excursions and professional networking. A Student must have minimum eligibility requirements: SAT 1000 or equivalent and GPA 3.4.
Amount:$2,500
Deadline:No date-most fill by mid-April
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COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS
Please check with the college/university you are interested in attending to get information about any scholarships they offer, procedures for application, and deadlines you need to meet. You also want to find out admission application deadlines, FASFA information, and whether there are any other requirements (for example the CSS/Financial Aid Profile).
CSS/FINANCIAL AID PROFILE
Certain Colleges require the PROFILE to be filed along with the FAFSA. Some of the North Carolina schools that required it for 2013-2014 included Davidson College, Duke University, Elon University, Lenoir-Rhyne University, NC A&T University, UNC-Chapel Hill, and Wake Forest University. There are also specific scholarships that require the PROFILE. Registrations for the PROFILE are accepted beginning October 1. Application can be found at The PROFILE must be submitted online.
CRUMLEY ROBERTS FOUNDER’S SCHOLARSHIP
Selection Criteria: Crumley Roberts will award 3 high school seniors a scholarship based on academic merit and a 1000-word “Open Letter” to distracted drivers persuading them to stay focused on the road and stop using their phones while driving.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: February 1
Contact: 1-800-288-1529
ELON UNIVERSITY
WATSON AND ODYSSEY SCHOLARSHIP
Selection Criteria:For students with documented financial need and strong academic achievement. Students will be given preference if they are the first members of their family to attend college, have achieved success despite hardship, will bring cultural diversity to the university, and/or exhibit excellent potential to benefit from the opportunities of an Elon education and the Watson and Odyssey Scholarship program. A financial aid package of additional scholarships, grants, and loans to meet the student’s full financial need is part of some of the scholarships. The FAFSA, CSS Profile, and Elon’s Aid Application should be submitted separately by February 10.
Amount:Varies – up to full tuition, some with summer/travel grant money.
Deadline: February 10
Contact:
FAFSA DAY
FAFSA Day is Saturday, February 22, 2014 from 9:00-12 noon (times and locations vary, please check the website).This is a free service provided by College Foundation of North Carolina Association of Student Aid Administrators, and the State Employee’s Credit Union. FAFSA Day will have financial specialists and college aid professionals to complete and submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) electronically.
Contact: or call 1-866-866-2362
FAFSA ON THE WEB
Selection Criteria: You and your family may complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on the web after January 1, 2014. The address is: You may print out a pre-application worksheet for Web filers from the website. (If you do not want to file online, a paper copy of the FAFSA application can be downloaded or obtained by calling 1-800-433-3243.) The earliest you can submit this form is January 1, 2014. The sooner you file it after the 1st the better. Awards are made until funds are depleted. You and your parent can prepare by each applying for a US Department of Education PIN at Your PIN enables you to sign your FAFSA electronically. (Warning! This is a free application. If you accidentally go to fafsa.com they will try to charge you to help you do this application.)
FORSYTH TECH SCHOLARSHIPS
Selection Criteria: Local Scholarship: Students planning to attend Forsyth Tech can apply for many scholarships for various programs using one application. Criteria vary for different scholarships. Students need to apply to Forsyth Tech before submitting scholarship application. Once you apply, go to click on mytechlink on the top banner, login to Techlink with your account info, and find application under scholarships.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Application will be available as of March 1. Deadline is April 15
Contact:
MATTHEW C. GRAZIADEI ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Selection Criteria: Awarded to a high school senior with a disability who demonstrates determination, perseverance, persistence, dedication, confidence, motivation, fortitude, accomplishment, excellence and quality. Money to be used for any post high school learning experience/training or for equipment/technology needed for employment.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 19, 2014
Contact:
HISPANIC LEAGUE OF THE PIEDMONT TRIAD
Selection Criteria:Local Scholarship -Must be a past or present Forsyth County ESL student of Hispanic/Latino origin and a current NC resident. (Preference will given to Forsyth County residents.) Academic achievement and financial need are considerations for these scholarships.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 18
Contact:
HOMESTEAD HILLS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP
SILVER PEN WRITING COMPETITION
Selection Criteria: a weighted GPA average of 3.0 or above, demonstration of outstanding character, leadership and citizenship, participation in extracurricular activities, a letter of recommendation, and a 600 word essay.
Amount:1st place-$1,500, 2nd place $1,000, 3rdplace $750, and 4th place $500
Deadline:February 15, 2014
Contact:
JAGANNATHAN SCHOLARSHIP
Selection Criteria: Student must be planning to enroll as college freshman in a full time degree program at one of the constituent institutions of UNC, and have demonstrated academic achievement, financial need, extracurricular activities, and evidence of leadership. To apply students must first set up an account on CFNC at .
Students will then complete the Jagannathan Scholarship Application available online at or . The student must adhere to the following deadlines. Complete the electronic application (including transcripts, SAT scores, and reference) by February 1, 2014. Submit the FAFSA available online at , by February 1, 2014.
Amount: $2,000 (non-renewable)
Deadline: February 1, 2014
Contact: see above websites
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Selection Criteria: Various scholarships sponsored by Junior Achievement. Student must have completed, or be enrolled in and complete a Junior Achievement Economics or Company Program.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Contact:
SENAH C. AND C.A. KENT FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Selection Criteria: Student must demonstrate academic achievement and financial need and attend a college located in Forsyth County.
Amount:Varies
Deadline: Opens February 17 and ends April 17, 2014
Contact:
LADIES AUXILIARY MILITARY ORDER of the PURPLE HEART
ARLENE ROZA SCHOLARSHIP
Selection Criteria:The candidate must be a female student with a relative that has received a Purple Heart Metal. The relationship to the Purple Heart recipient would need to be established to the satisfaction of the LEMOPH unit 638 leadership. The student must write a 300-400 word paper about the Purple Heart, a resume of your school experience.
Amount:singe payment of $1,000 ($500 per semester)
Deadline: March 30, 2014
Contact:Guidance
LEGAL SUPPORT STAFF OF WINSTON-SALEM and
LEGAL SUPPORT STAFF OF NORTH CAROLINA SCHOLARSHIPS
Selection Criteria: All applicants must be sponsored through a local chapter or Member-at-Large of Legal Support Staff of North Carolina, Inc.. Students must be enrolled in a school of advanced education; in need of financial assistance; have at least a B average or not below 90%, if percentile system is used. Student must also participate in and out of school activities, have leadership skills and career goals. The winner of the local chapter scholarship automatically becomes an eligible candidate for the LSSNC state-sponsored scholarship in the amount of $2,000 for first place and $1,000 for second place.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: March 1
Contact: Guidance
LEWISVILLE CIVIC CLUB
COMMUNITY SERVICE and LEADERSHIP AWARD
Selection Criteria: Local Scholarship: Involvement in activities similar to the purpose to the Civic Club, i.e. community leadership and volunteer service to the Lewisville community, club or organization involvement; other school activities; GPA>=2.5.
Amount: Three $1,500 scholarships
Deadline: March 28
Contact: or Guidance
MARINE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
Selection Criteria: For children of a Marine from households with adjusted gross income of $90,000 or less for 2011. For 4-year college or vo-tech school. GPA >=2.0. Other benefits for specific situations, limited grandchildren eligibility – see website.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
Contact:
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE of CHARITIES SCHOLARSHIPS
Selection Criteria: Scholarships are for students in financial need who have demonstrated academic achievement, leadership and community involvement. Applicants will be notified of scholarship award status by June 30, 2014. The deadline for the 2014 academic year is January 21, 2014 and all mailed back-up documents must be postmarked by the same date.
Amount: $1,000 – 100 Awards
Deadline: January 21
Contact:
CHRISTIAN CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
MID-ATLANTIC CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
Selection Criteria: The scholarship has two award levels. Level A-Scholar of Distinction and Level B-Christian Character and Leadership Scholarship. Students must show evidence of Christian character, demonstrated leadership ability, and the Specified minimum unweighted GPA. Seniors should self-identify their interest in attending MACU and receiving this scholarship by completing a registration form on the MACU website below.
Amount: Level A-S15,000 / Level B-$10,000 over 4 years
Deadline: March 31is the target date with flexibility
Contact: -leadership-scholarships,for other Mid-Atlantic Christian University scholarships visit
NATIONAL CO-OP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Selection Criteria: For students planning to participate in college cooperative education at a University participating in their program: Drexel University, Johnson & Wales University, Kettering University, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, Wentworth Institute of Technology. Unweighted GPA>=3.5.
Amount:$6,000
Deadline: February 14 (Early submission recommended)
Contact:
NORTH CAROLINA ALPHA DELTA KAPPA
CLARE JOHNSON MARLEY-MARY EARLE BERGER FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
Selection Criteria:Local Scholarship: Major in an area from the fine arts, top 20% of class, Minimum Sat 1650 (ACT>=20), character, extracurricular activities, financial need (not primary consideration), proof of abilities/talents in area of fine arts by submission of a CD/DVD or portfolio of work. (Musical talent, Dance, Visual arts, or Drama.)
Amount: $2000 for one year
Deadline: February 1
Contact: Guidance
NORTH CAROLINA ALPHA DELTA KAPPA
MARY ROSE MILLS-LINDA RANKIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Selection Criteria:Local Scholarship: Enroll in 4-year college or university, top 10% of class, minimum SAT 1700 (ACT >=22), character, extra-curricular activities, financial need (not primary consideration).
Amount: $2000 for one year
Deadline: February 1
Contact: Guidance
NORTH CAROLINA ALPHA DELTA KAPPA
EUNICE RIGGINS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Selection Criteria:Local Scholarship: Female, enroll in 4-year college or university in North Carolina, top 10% of class, Minimum SAT 1650 (ACT >=20), character, extra-curricular activities, financial need (not primary consideration).
Amount: $2000 for one year
Deadline: February 1
Contact: Guidance
NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
WINSTON-SALEM ALUMNI CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP
Selection Criteria: Student must be accepted at NCCU and anticipate enrolling for the fall term. Selection criteria include GPA, SAT scores, extracurricular activities, interview and relationship to NCCU Alumni members.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 3
Contact: Guidance
NORTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Selection Criteria: A high school senior student athlete attending a NCHSAA member school who will successfully complete graduation requirements in the spring of the current school year (2014 spring graduation) and must be planning to enroll, or already be enrolled, for the fall 2014 semester (following spring graduation) in an accredited, recognized university, college, or community college anywhere in the United States with the exception of the Tony Cullen Memorial Scholarship (refer to specifics noted in the application).
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 14
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NORTH CAROLINA STATE EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY
FORGIVALBE EDUCATION LOANS FOR SERVICE
The Forgivable Education Loans for Service (FELS) program provides funding for North Carolina students pursuing programs leading to careers in areas with critical need, such as nursing, teaching, allied health fields and medicine. Students who receive funds through this program must sign a promissory note agreeing to work in North Carolina after graduation in an approved position, one year for each academic year of funding received. Students who do not perform the required service must repay the loans in cash, with interest. The FELS application and program information for the 2014-2015 academic year will be available November 2013 at The priory deadline for submitting the FELS application is April 1, 2014.
Deadline: April 1
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PHI DELTA KAPPA PROSPECTIVE EDUCATOR SCHOLARSHIP
Selection Criteria:The PDK Educational Foundation awards more than 30 scholarships each year to prospective educators who have a connection to PDK by having a family member or teacher who is a PDK member or through membership on the Future Educators Association.
Amount:Varies
Deadline: April 1
Contact:
EDGAR AND LOIS REICH EDUCATIONAL FUND SCHOLARSHIP
Selection Criteria: Applicants must be born citizens of Forsyth County or Davidson County, NC and must currently reside in either of those counties, demonstrate academic achievement and financial need, and be pursing an undergraduate degree or graduate degree in the field of Education or Dental Science.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Opens-February 3, 2014 / Deadline-April 3, 2014
Contact:
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STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION OF NORTH CAROLINA SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
Selection Criteria: The scholarship application consists of three categories-1)Financial-financial need, 2)Merit-academic performance, 3)Members-active and associate members, their spouses and their dependent children. All three categories include having school and community activities, character and motivation.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 15
Contact:
STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION
SECU “PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE” SCHOLARSHIP
Selection Criteria:West Forsyth Student Scholarship: One student from West will receive a scholarship. Must attend one of the 16 constituent campuses of the UNC system. For a student who best exemplifies the philosophy of “People Helping People” and has demonstrated leadership, excellence of character, integrity, and community involvement. Must have GPA>=2.5. Preference will be to students whose parents or guardians and family members are public sector employees who live and work in NC but are not an employee of the State Employee’s Credit Union or Foundation.
Amount: $10,000 over 4 years
Deadline:Complete an “I Want to be Considered” form in Guidance by March 3
Contact: Guidance
TEACHER CADET and FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA (FTA) SCHOLARSHIPS
Selection Criteria: 2 scholarships: NC Teacher Cadet Scholarships - complete the NC Teacher Cadet Program by the end of senior year and attend North Carolina college or university. FTA-NCAE Scholarship - Active member in good standing with a local FTA organization, attend in-or out-of-state college or university.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: visit website for deadlines
Contact:
THE AMERICAN LEGION LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP
Selection Criteria:Those eligible to apply for the scholarship shall be the child/children or legally adopted child/children or a child of a spouse by a prior marriage or dependent child as defined by the United States Armed Services of active duty United States military and National Guard, and military reservists who were federalized and die on active duty on or after September 11, 2001. The applicant must be a high school senior or high school graduate to apply for the scholarship. Scholarship is for undergraduate study at an accredited institution of higher education within the United States.
Amount:Varies
Deadline:April 15