Reminder: NC Association of Educational Office Professionals Scholarship Applications are due to Ms. Snapp no later than 4:00pm on Friday October 22nd.
NewScholarships
Winston-Salem Forsyth County Emancipation Association Scholarship
Amount:3 scholarships worth $1,000 each
Criteria:Academic excellence (at least a 3.0 GPA), strong character and commitment to community service. A personal interview is also required.
Application: Applications are available from Ms. Snapp
Due Date: November 12th
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Amount: 500 scholarships are awarded nationwide ranging from $4,000 to $60,000
Criteria: Scholarship, Leadership and Financial Need. Applicants ranked in the top 5% (number 15 or up) in their class. Reading and Math SAT score must be at least 1000 combined.
Application: Applications are available from Ms. Snapp or can be downloaded at
Due Date: December 1st
Elks Most Valuable Nursing Scholarship
Amount : $1,000 to a NC student
Criteria: Must plan to attend college in NC and major in nursing. Applicants must be in the top 25% of their class (about 75 or above), be actively involved in nursing related activities. Unweighted GPA must be at least a 2.5.
Application: Application is available from Ms. Snapp
Due Date: December 1st
NC State US Bowling Congress Association Scholarship
Amount: $1,500
Criteria: Must be a current member of the NC State Bowling Congress Association
Application: Applications may be downloaded at
Due Date: March 1st
Scholarships are available for students who have Multiple Sclerosis or who have a parent with Multiple Sclerosis. To learn more visit nationalMSsociety.org/scholarship.
Scholarships are available for students who would like to attend Virginia Military Institute. See Ms. Snapp for an application.
Previously Announced Scholarships
General Hugh Shelton Leadership Scholarship to NC State University
Amount: $10,000 per year for 4 years at NC State plus a $2,000 stipend for external leadership experiences
Criteria: strong leadership and community service experience, commitment to "health and wellness", commitment to personal growth, outstanding academic record
Application: the application is online at
Due Date: November 1st
Hispanic League Scholarships
Amount:various amounts; last year they awarded 21 scholarships to students totaling $45,000
Criteria: Must be a PAST or PRESENT ESL student in Forsyth County, must be of Hispanic origin, have high academic achievement and demonstrated financial need. US Citizenship is NOT required.
Application: Apply online at
Deadline: January 7th
Robertson Scholarship to Duke and UNC-Chapel Hill
Amount:Full tuition, room and board, and fees for 4 years at Duke or UNC-Chapel Hill. Each school normally awards 18 Robertson Scholarships. Students also receive a laptop and funding to study abroad. Robertson Scholars have full privileges at both campuses and actually switch campuses for one semester.
Criteria: Applicants must demonstrate exceptional academic ability and outstandingleadership experience in student or community organizations. They are looking for students who have "done great things and who desire to do even greater things."
Application: Apply at
Due Date: December 1
NC Society of Hispanic Professionals
Amount:$500-$2500
Criteria: Applicants must be of Hispanic/Latino background and graduate from a NC high school. Must have at least a 2.5 GPA and have demonstrated leadership potential and a commitment to community service.
Application: Apply at
Due Date: January 15
Gardner-Webb University Scholarships
Amount: 12 scholarshipsfrom 80% of tuition to full tuition, room and board
Criteria: must have at least a 3.6 GPA and 1130 SAT (math and reading only) or 24 composite ACT.
Application: See Ms. Snapp by November 5th if you would like to apply.
Sallie Southall Cotten Scholarship
Amount:$6,000 per year for 4 years
Criteria : Must be in the top 25% of your class; must demonstrate intellectual promise, leadership ability and financial need
Application:See Ms. Snapp for an application
Deadline:Due to Ms. Snapp by November 19th
Charlie Adams Endowed Scholarships from NCHSAA
Amount: $1,500
Criteria: Must be a female on a varsity cross-country team or a male on a varsity wrestling team.
Application: See Ms. Snapp for an application
Deadline: March 18
Clary Medal from NCHSAA
Amount: $2,000
Criteria: Must participate on 2 or more varsity athletic teams during high school, and must be on an athletic team during their senior year. Must have at least a 3.2 GPA and demonstrate active community involvement
Application: See Ms. Snapp for an application
Deadline: March 31
Other Announcements
An admissions representative from Ferrum College will be at Parkland on October 25th during lunch.
An admissions representative from Forsyth Tech will be at Parkland on October 28th during lunch.
Remember that these emails are only one source of information about scholarships! Visit individual college websites or contact their financial aid offices for more information about college-specific financial aid.