SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE
Mount Tabor High School
April 4, 2011
If you need money for college and/or want to earn a merit scholarship, you should apply for financial aid and scholarships through the Winston-Salem Foundation. Check out local scholarship opportunities at www.wsfoundation.org. The Winston-Salem Foundation common scholarship application is currently available with a deadline of April 15, 2011. Some scholarship opportunities coordinated by the foundation require a separate application process. The deadline to apply for need-based financial aid is August 15, 2011. Contact Mr. Huck if you have questions.
NAACP SCHOLARSHIPS/CHUCK LEWIS SCHOLARSHIPS
Criteria: High School senior with 2.5 GPA or higher, plan to enroll full-time in a two or four year accredited college or university, demonstrate financial need, and be a youth member of the W-S Branch of the NAACP (membership application may be submitted with scholarship application)
Awards: Several $1,000 scholarships
Deadline: April 20, 2011
Contact: Applications available in MT Guidance Office
SARAH MARSH SCHOLARSHIP/NAACP
Criteria: High School senior planning to enroll as a full-time student at a historically black institution; must be a youth member of the W-S Branch of the NAACP (membership application may be submitted with the scholarship application)
Award: One $1,000 scholarship
Deadline: April 20, 2011
Contact: Applications available in MT Guidance Office
DIGNITY AWARD (PARKWAY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST)
Criteria: WS/FCS high school student who best demonstrates a personal commitment to creating a safe school environment for students who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered or perceived as such; student must be nominated by a faculty member and write an essay about supporting equality of all people regardless of sexual orientation or gender identify
Award: $200 scholarship
Deadline: April 30, 2011
Contact: Applications available in MT Guidance Office
FORSYTH ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’S ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Forsyth County seniors who have demonstrated scholarship, leadership, initiative, and involvement in school and community activities; minimum 2.8 GPA, good character and respected by fellow students and faculty; financial need may be considered (three MT seniors may submit application)
Awards: $750 scholarships
Deadline: April 26, 2011-Interested seniors should provide Senior Profile/Resume and Scholarship Nomination Form by April 11, 2011 to Mr. Huck
Contact: Information sheet available in MT Guidance Office
ETHAN DEREK SMITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Mount Tabor senior with a GPA from 2.5-3.5 and demonstrates financial need (but not restricted to very low income), plan to attend college, community college, or technical school; preference given to students planning to study architecture
Award: One $750 scholarship
Deadline: April 15, 2011
Contact: Information sheet explaining application process available in MT Guidance Office
SCOTTCARES FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Criteria: High school seniors who plan to continue an education in the arts, including visual arts, music, drama, speech, literary arts, dance/movement, photography, and technology-generated arts; 2.5 minimum GPA; interviews will be conducted on May 4, 2011
Awards: Several scholarships, ranging from $500 to $1,500
Deadline: April 21, 2011 (Return completed application to Mr. Huck)
Contact: Applications available in MT Guidance Office
MALCOLM/HUNNICUTT/CARTWRIGHT ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: This scholarship, in memory of three gentleman who served the WS/FC schools as teachers, coaches, and administrators, will recognize a graduating senior of a WS/FC high school who has shown significant achievement in sports and one or more of the following areas: academics, leadership, character, and community service (one MT senior will be nominated and complete the application process)
Award: $1,000 non-renewable scholarship
Deadline: April 29, 2011 (Interested seniors should turn in Senior Profile/Resume, Scholarship Nomination Form, and a written statement about her/his significant sports achievements/contributions during high school-signed by at least one coach-to Mr. Huck by April 11, 2011)
Contact: Information sheets, including biographies of the scholarship honorees, available in MT Guidance Office
WILL TO WIN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Criteria: High school seniors who are outstanding, disciplined, determined and successful in managing their asthma; hold a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
Awards: Ten $5,000 scholarships in the following categories: performing arts, visual arts, community service, athletics, and science
Deadline: April 30, 2011
Contact: Applications in MT Guidance Office or visit www.willtowinscholarship.com
WS/FC ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED SCHOOL PERSONNEL SCHOLARSHIPS (C. DOUGLAS CARTER SCHOLARSHIP)
Criteria: Outstanding seniors who plan to pursue a career in Education (applications from two MT seniors will be accepted)
Awards: Two $1,000 scholarships
Deadline: May 2, 2011 (interested seniors should have Senior Profile/Resume on file and submit Scholarship Nomination Form to Mr. Huck by April 8, 2011)
Contact: Information Form in MT Guidance Office; applications will be available to selected students
FORSYTH TECH SCHOLARSHIPS
Criteria: Seniors who have applied for admission to FTCC by April 15th and receive a FTCC student ID (follow the direction page carefully and file the FAFSA by May 1, 2011)
Awards: Vary
Deadline: April 15, 2011
Contact: Applications available in the MT Guidance Office
SENAH C. AND C. A. KENT FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: High school seniors who demonstrate traits of high personal character, leadership and ambition; academic merit and financial need
Awards: number of scholarships and amounts will be based on market value of the scholarship fund assets
Deadline: April 11, 2011
Contact: Information sheet in MT Guidance Office; apply online at www.csascholars.org
HIGH SCHOOL INNOVATOR OF THEYAR SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: High school students who have invented something noteworthy or improved a process that affects their fellow students, city, or town during their high school careers
LEAD WITH YOUR HEART SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Seniors dedicated to volunteering, dedicating their time to working for the greater good, selfless service that has made a big impact in their community or beyond
Apply for both scholarships at www.cappex.com/scholarships
MOUNT TABOR PTSA ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Criteria: MT seniors who are PTSA members and minimum QPA of 4.5 and GPA of 3.5
Awards: Two $1,000 scholarships (one female and one male)
Deadline: April 21, 2011
Contact: Applications available in MT Guidance Office
MOUNT TABOR PTSA ARTS LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS
Criteria: MT seniors who are PTSA members and participate in music, drama, art, or dance at junior and/or senior level with a minimum GPA of 3.0; eligible students must have served in a leadership position in performing or visual arts
Awards: Three $500 scholarships
Deadline: April 21, 2011
Contact: Applications available in MT Guidance Office or from Arts Education teachers
MOUNT TABOR PTSA ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Criteria: MT seniors who are PTSA members and have or will participate in a varsity level sport during the senior year with a minimum QPA of 3.0
Awards: Four $500 scholarships
Deadline: April 21, 2011
Contact: Applications available in MT Guidance Office
PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE SCHOLARSHIP (STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION)
Criteria: Eligible students are seniors at North Carolina traditional public high schools who have been accepted to one of the 16 constituent campuses of the University of North Carolina; student has demonstrated leadership, excellence of character, integrity, and community involvement; student must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and deserving of financial aid
Award: One $10,000 scholarship (over 4 years)
Deadline: May 4, 2011 (Mount Tabor application will include Senior Profile and Resume, Letter of Acceptance to a UNC school, and statement of character, integrity, community involvement, and financial need, and statement of parent/guardian employment to Mr. Huck by April 18, 2011)
Contact: Application and information page available in MT Guidance Office
IDA TILSON SCHOLARSHIPS (FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ON FIFTH in WINSTON-SALEM)
Criteria: Although the primary criteria is need, evidence of ability to succeed in the educational program chosen, character and dependability, and religious involvement will be considered
Awards: Several Scholarships
Deadline: May 1, 2011
Contact: Applications available in MT Guidance Office
2011 STUDENT-VIEW SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Criteria: Complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area-random drawing
Awards: One $4,000 scholarship, two $1,00 scholarships, and eight $500 scholarships
Deadline: April 22, 2011
Contact: Information sheet in MT Guidance Office or long on to www.studentinsights.com
WHITLOW-OSBORNE SCHOLARSHIP (NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF RESCUE & EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, INC)
Criteria: High School Seniors or members of an Emergency Services in several counties, including Forsyth, who will enter into an Emergency Services Curriculum for a course of study at a community college, technical institute, or an accredited trade school; based on scholastic achievement, intellectual ability, activities, financial need, character, and promise of future contribution to our State and Nation
Award: One $2,000 scholarship ($500 per semester for 2 years)
Deadline: March 31, 2011
Contact: Applications available in MT Guidance Office
BOB R. MCGUIRE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (NATIONAL CHILD SUPPORT COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP)
Criteria: Senior with overall C average or higher with at least one parent who is a member of the North Carolina Child Support Council or a client of the Child Support Program (either through Child Support services of Clerk of Court services)
Award: $1,000 scholarship
Deadline: April 15, 2011
Contact: Application available in MT Guidance Office
NATIONAL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS SCHOLARSHIPS @ JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY
Criteria: Seniors who are members of any (8 total) National Student Organization (including DECA, FBLA, and FCCLA)
Awards: Determined after JWU admission
Deadline: not indicated but application to JWU should be submitted soon
Contact: Apply at www.jwu.edu/apply; see DECA, FBLA, FCCLA advisors for more information
STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION OF NORTH CAROLINA SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
Criteria: Seniors whose parents/guardians are members of SEANC, planning to attend four-year or two-year colleges (separate scholarships based on academic performance and financial need AND academic performance without regard for financial need)
Awards: Twenty-eight scholarships (1r merit-based and 14 financial need) for 4-year colleges; Six scholarships (3 merit-based and 3 financial need) for community colleges
Deadline: April 15, 2011 (return completed to the district scholarship chair)
Contact: Applications available at the SEANC web site (www.seanc.org) or contact Renee Vaughan at 919-833-6436 x3333 or 800-222-2758
ERICA WOLFE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Mount Tabor senior who has participated in band/orchestra or high school sports, school clubs, and community organizations; minimum 3.5 unweighted GPA
Award: one scholarship, varies each year (usually $750 to $1,000)
Deadline: April 15, 2011 (submit application to Mr. Huck)
Contact: Obtain application from the Winston-Salem Foundation website, www.wsfoundation.org or the WS Foundation area in the MT Guidance Office
WES BURTON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Mount Tabor senior who has demonstrated examples of community and school service, plans to major in mathematics, computer science, business administration, or engineering in college, and demonstrates financial need
Award: $500
Deadline: April 15, 2011
Contact: Information and application available at www.wsfoundation.org; used the common application
JOSH GRAY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Mount Tabor seniors who are members of the girls or boys soccer teams and demonstrate strong character and leadership skills, extraordinary team spirit, concern for others, a positive and encouraging attitude toward teammates, and a genuine lover for soccer; academic promise and financial need also considered
Award: $1,000
Deadline: April 15, 2011 (submit application materials to Mr. Huck)
EDWARD KENT WELCH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Mount Tabor seniors who are accepted to and plan to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and demonstrate academic promise, evidence of strong moral character, genuine concern for others, and school and/or community leadership
Award: $1,500
Deadline: all seniors who plan to attend UNC-Chapel Hill are considered in May
Contact: Information available at www.wsfoundation.org
KUANDELEA ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM OF WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY
Criteria: Academically talented, highly motivated graduating seniors from any public or private school in Winston-Salem/Forsyth county who intends to pursue undergraduate degrees full-time at WSSU (one award titled the Elsie Marshall Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a student who plans to major in a teacher education program); minimum GPA of 3.25 and 950 SAT/19 ACT
Awards: Three $500 scholarships
Deadline: April 16, 2011
Contact: Applications available in MT Guidance Office or contact Angela H. Edwards at
WINSTON-SALEM ENGINEERS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: High School student planning an education in an engineering related field at a North Carolina college or university; merit and involvement in extra-curricular activities; financial need will be considered if presented by the applicant
Award: One $1,000 scholarship
Deadline: April 4, 2011
Contact: Application information available in MT Guidance Office
PROSEPECTIVE TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP-LOAN PROGRAM
Criteria: Merit-based program available to students with a non-weighted 2.5 or better APA who have chosen to pursue teaching as a career
Awards: $2,500 per year for first two years and $4,000 per year for junior and senior years (recipient agrees to work full-time as a teacher in North Carolina’s public schools one year for every year of funding received
Deadline: April 15, 2011
Contact: Application information available at www.cfnc.org/PTSL
MILLENIUM TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP-LOAN PROGRAM
Criteria: Need- and merit-based program available to students interested in teaching in NC public schools; must enroll at Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, or Winston-Salem State University
Awards: $6,500 per year for four years (recipient must teach in NC one year for every year of funding received)
Deadline:
Contact: Visit www.cfnc.org/MTSL for more information
NURSE SCHOLARS PROGRAM (NSP) UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
Criteria: Merit-based scholarship-loan program available to students who have chosen to enter the nursing profession; recipients agree to work full-time as Registered Nurses in North Carolina
Awards: Associate Degree students-$3,000 per year; Bachelor Degree students-$5,000 per year
Deadline: March 2011 for BA degree candidates-May 2011 for Associate degree candidates
Contact: Application information available at www.cfnc.org/NSP
NURSE ECUCATION SCHOLARSHIP-LOAN PROGRAM (NESLP)
Criteria: NC residents who plan to pursue a Nursing degree and demonstrate financial need and academic achievement
Awards: Range from $3,000 to $5,000
Deadline:
Contact: Contact the financial aid office at the participating NC College or university offering the level of nurse education instruction desired
NORTH CAROLINA STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM FOR HEALTH, SCIENCE, AND MATHEMATICS (HSM)
Criteria: NC residents who have been accepted as full-time students in accredited associate, baccalaureate, masters or doctoral programs leading to degrees in specified health, science, or a mathematics-related field (recipients agree to work full-time in NC in their field of licensure)