Scholarship Newsletter –September & October 2015
This scholarship newsletter will be updated on a bi-monthly basis. Each newsletter will be emailed and a limited number of hard copies will be available in the Guidance Office. All scholarship information can also be found under the ‘School Counseling’ link on the CATA homepage, which will have the most up-to-date scholarship information.
Don’t forget!! Make sure to report all scholarship awards you are OFFERED to Mrs. Cameron, even if you don’t plan to accept the scholarship!
College/University Scholarships
As you apply to colleges, please be sure to check the college/university website for a listing of scholarships and deadlines (either on the Admissions website or Financial Aid website). You will also want to research deadlines for applications, FAFSA information, and check to see if they require the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE.
Do not be intimidated by the high costs of private colleges; they usually offer more scholarship money that helps offset the cost!
Scholarship Search Engines and Resources
September & October Scholarship Deadlines At-A-Glance
September 10 - SylBartos Youth Scholarship Award deadline
September 14 - What's Your Nickfluence? Animation Challenge deadline
September 15 - 1800wheelchair.com Scholarship deadline
September 15 - CareerFitter Online Scholarship deadline
Septebmer 15 - ShipDig.Com Scholarship deadline
September 17 - U.S. Bank Scholarship Program deadline
September 18 - Morehead-Cain Scholarship due
September 22 - Siemens Math, Science, and Technology Competition Scholarship deadline
September 30 - County Office Scholarship deadline
September 30 - Don't Text and Drive Scholarship deadline
September 30 - Lemberg Law StopCollector.Com Scholarship deadline
September 30 - Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship due
September 30 - Old School Impact Scholarship deadline
September 30 - Scholarship Poetry Contest deadline
September 30 - Shout It Out Scholarship due
October 4 - U. S. Senate Youth Scholarship deadline
October 7 - AES Engineering Scholarship deadline
October 16 - NFAA's Young Arts Program deadline
October 25 - Horatio Alger Association Scholarship due
October 31 - Coca-Cola Scholars Program deadline
October 31 - GTFO (Get the Filter Out) Scholarship deadline
**September & October Scholarship Information**
More detailed information about each scholarship can be found at:
SylBartos Youth Scholarship Award:
Amount:Unspecified
Criteria:Complete one year of the Junior Ambassador’s program; be a rising junior or senior in high school; be willing to volunteer usher for 2 shows per month; attend a minimum; attend a minimum of 3 out of 7arts management and personal development seminars; compose an essay on “How Volunteering Makes a Difference in the Community”; and maintain a 3.0 GPA
More Information:
Deadline:September 10, 2015
What's Your Nickfluence? Animation Challenge:
Amount: $25,000
Criteria:Create an original animated short to share what Nick means to you; the animated short must be no longer than 3 minutes and can be 2D, 3D, Stop Motion, or any other form of animation; must be 17 years old and planning to attend college in the fall of 2016
More Information:
Deadline:September 14, 2015
1800wheelchair.com Scholarship:
Amount:$500
Criteria:Submit a “visual poem” on the theme of overcoming a personal challenge; be enrolled at an accredited high school and be in good standing; be at least 16 years old; and have a minimum 3.0 GPA
More Information:
Deadline:September 15, 2015
CareerFitter Online Scholarship:
Amount:$500
Criteria:Watch a short video (less than 2 minutes); take a free career test;copy & paste the summary of your results within the online scholarship application; be planning to enroll in a college or university after high school; and have a 2.4 minimum GPA
More Information:
Deadline:September 15, 2015
ShipDig.Com Scholarship:
Amount:$1,000
Criteria:Submit a 500-1,000 word essay about the most interesting item you have ever received in the mail; must be a high school senior with plans to enroll at a post-secondary institution upon graduation; and must be at least 16 years old.
More Information:
Deadline:September 15, 2015
U.S. Bank Scholarship Program:
Amount:$5,000
Criteria:Complete all eight Financial Genius for Life education modules, in addition to the application
More Information:
Deadline:September 17, 2015
Morehead-Cain Scholarship:
Amount:Full tuition, student fees, housing, meals, books, a laptop, supplies, and Discovery Funds to be used for education opportunities
Criteria:Students must bebright, collaborative, self-aware, brave, purposeful, empathetic, optimistic, and original; be a competitive candidate to UNC Chapel Hill; have a challenging schedule; have above average SAT/ACT scores; demonstrate leadership through courage, action, and initiative;demonstrate service by showing concern for others by trying to meet their needs and seeking to improve life for others;demonstrate character by exhibiting the highest levels of integrity, honesty, conscientiousness, bravery, humility, generosity, and empathy; and demonstrate physical vigor by playing a sport/having a commitment to an active lifestyle
More Information:; applications are also available in the Guidance Office
Deadline:September 18, 2015
Siemens Math, Science, and Technology Competition Scholarship:
Amount:Ranges from $1,000 to $100,000
Criteria:Undertake an individual or team research project; students must be US citizens or green card holders that are currently be enrolled in high school and are in good standing; students must register, submit their project, 18-page research report, abstract, and references
More Information:
Deadline:September 22, 2015
County Office Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Criteria: Student mustsubmit a 500-1,500 word essay on the following prompt: "The most important local county office to me is..."; student must be a current high school student at least 16 years old
More Information:
Deadline: September 30, 2015
Don't Text and Drive Scholarship:
Amount:$1,000
Criteria:Complete the application and submit a 140 character maximum response to, "I pledge not to text and drive because...”; be a current high school student and US citizen
More Information:
Deadline:September 30, 2015
Lemberg Law StopCollector.Com Scholarship:
Amount:$1,000
Criteria:Submit a 400-600 word essay on one aspect of debt collection (questions to consider are available on the website below); be a high school senior planning to enroll full time at a postsecondary institution
More Information:
Deadline:September 30, 2015
Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship:
Amount: $500
Criteria:Submit an application and answer the essay questions on the application; student must be a US citizen, at least 16 years old, and have a minimum 2.5 GPA
More Information:
Deadline:September 30, 2015
Old School Impact Scholarship:
Amount:$10,000
Criteria:Choose from one of 10 campaigns (where you can use your skills to improve the lives of older adults) on the website below, and submit a pic of you in action in the Prove It section on the page
More Information:
Deadline:September 30, 2015
Scholarship Poetry Contest:
Amount:$500
Criteria:Submit an original poem (on any topic) no longer than 20 lines, not counting the title and any spaces between stanzas
More Information:
Deadline:September 30, 2015
Shout It Out Scholarship:
Amount:$1,500
Criteria:Submit a short response (250 or less) to this question: "If you could say one thing to the entire world at once, what would it be and why?"; must be at least 13 years old, a US Citizen, and planning to enroll at an accredited post-secondary institution no later than the fall of 2021
More Information:
Deadline:September 30, 2015
U. S. Senate Youth Scholarship:
Amount:$5,000
Criteria:Must be ajunior or senior interested in pursuing a career in history, political science or public service; must be currently serving in an elected or appointed capacity in student government or a related organization; have at least one parent/guardian that is a legal resident of North Carolina; be a US citizen currently enrolled in a North Carolina high school; an application, an essay, two letters of recommendation, and a digital presentation are required
More Information:
Deadline:October 4, 2015
AES Engineering Scholarship:
Amount:$500
Criteria:Submit a 500 to 1000 word essay in response to the following question:“When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?”
More Information:
Deadline:October 7, 2015
NFAA's Young Arts Program:
Amount:Up to $10,000
Criteria:Student must demonstrate artistic excellence in one of the following art forms: cinematic arts, dance, design arts, jazz, music, photography, theater, visual arts, and writing
More Information:
Deadline:October 16, 2015
Horatio Alger Association Scholarship:
Amount:$7,000
Criteria:Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in North Carolina;demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income isrequired); Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities; Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity; maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA; be an NC resident and US citizen
More Information:
Deadline:October 25, 2015
Coca-Cola Scholars Program:
Amount:Varies
Criteria:Demonstrate academic achievement;have the capacity to lead and serve; have acommitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities; be a current senior with plans to enroll in an accredited post-secondary institution; have a minimum 3.0 GPA
More Information:
Deadline:October 31, 2015
GTFO (Get the Filter Out) Scholarship:
Amount:$10,000
Criteria:Sign up with Do Something to receive a free action kit; clean up cigarette butts you find and submit a photo as proof (each bag earns you one entry)
More Information:
Deadline:October 31, 2015