It is the mission of Scotland County Schools to develop responsible, productive citizens by providing excellent education for its children through engaging instruction. Partnering with families and the community, we will ensure every child’s academic, social, emotional and physical needs are met in a safe, nurturing environment. |
| Time for FAFSA Seniors: It is time to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) on www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students and parents must login and create a PIN number in order to complete the FAFSA. The state wide FAFSA day is February 18. Go to www.CFNC.org and sign up for a fafsa location near you (State Employees Credit Union and Richmond Community College). You will need to create a PIN number before you begin and have your 2011 tax forms ready. Estimates can be used until taxes are complete. Many scholarships and grants use your FAFSA information to process your eligibility. All seniors should complete this online application asap as many scholarship and grants have February and March deadlines and most of the money is disbursed on a first come first serve basis. Don't be the last one when the money runs out! Work on this today! Seek help in College Central. _______________________________________________________________________________________ |
Recent ActivityInstructor: Mrs. Toni Blount
Office Location: Scotland High School first floor of Commons Area
Student Services Hall
Office Phone: 910.276.7370 extension 4280
Student Services Hall
Office Phone: 910.276.7370 extension 4280
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPEDITION TRIP SCHOLARSHIPSNational Geographic invites the next generation of explorers to get out in the field and follow in the footsteps of National Geographic’s photographers, writers, and scientists. You might hike into the Grand Canyon to find traces of its ancient inhabitants, study the behavior of giant tortoises in the Galápagos, or settle into a village in Cambodia and help out with a community project. Students in 9-12th grade are eligible to apply for the scholarships. Two to three week trips are held this summer and students qualify for the scholarship if their combined family income is $50,000 or less per year. Visit http://ngstudentexpeditions.com/about/scholarships/ for more information and see Mrs. Blount in College Central for downloaded applications. Deadline for submitting all materials to NG is March 1, 2012. RICHMOND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPSRichmond Community College scholarship application is available in College Central. The deadline is
March 19, 2012 to College Central or March 23, 2012 to RCC. The FAFSA must also be completed and sent to RCC at code 005464 in order to be considered for financial aid. Visit www.fafsa.gov to complete the FAFSA. Scholarships will be available for part-time and full-time students. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ TEACHING FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP AT ECU ECU is accepting applications for the ECU Maynard Scholarship. The ECU Maynard Scholars Program is modeled after the NC Teaching Fellows program and provides a leadership component and $20,000 over four years for pre-service educators living in one of the 50 identified counties. We are encouraging all interested Seniors to apply as soon as possible. The posted deadline is Friday, January 27, but we will accept applications through the end of next week. More information about this scholarship and the application can be found online at http://www.ecu.edu/cs-educ/maynardscholars/Index.cfm . If you have questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact the Program Director at manningd@ecu.edu or 252-328-4126. NC STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPThe NC Strawberry Association is now accepting applications for scholarships for 2012. The scholarship program accepts applications from high school seniors or current college students accepted to, or currently enrolled in, a land grant university (NC A&T and NC State) who are interested in or have declared a major in a program of study directly related to the strawberry industry (for example, small fruit production, marketing, food science, nutrition, entomology, agronomy, etc). This year's award is $750. Full information about the program and links to the scholarship application may be found online at http://www.ncstrawberry.com/docs/About2012Scholarship.htm
The application deadline is May 1, 2012. _____________________________________________________________________ NATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE CAMPHigh School Seniors May Want to Consider National Youth Science Camp - Two high school seniors will have the opportunity of a lifetime: to participate in the National Youth Science Camp (NYSC). Selected students will receive a full scholarship to exchange ideas with scientists and other professionals from the academic and corporate worlds. The nearly month-long experience includes lectures and hands-on research projects presented by scientists from across the nation, overnight expeditions into the National Forest, and a visit to Washington D.C. The selected delegates must not only demonstrate academic achievement in science, but also show potential for thoughtful scientific leadership. The NYSC experience is offered at no cost to its participants so that selected delegates may attend regardless of their financial status. Educational and recreational programming, as well as meals, lodging, and round-trip air passage on scheduled airlines are provided free of charge. Delegates arrive in Charleston, West Virginia, on Thursday, June 27, and depart on Sunday, July 21. The NYSC is held near Bartow in the eastern mountains of West Virginia, within the Monongahela National Forest. Application forms are available on the NYSC website at http://2012.nysc.org/delegates/apply/ and must be submitted directly to North Carolina's selection coordinator: Lisa Rhoades, lrhoades@bwfund.org . Applications must be received by Friday, Feb. 17. For more information, please contact Lisa Rhoades, NC Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education Center, at lrhoades@bwfund.org or 919/991-5111.
_________________________________________________________________________________ STUDENTS ATTENDING UNCG- READ BELOWThe UNCG in 3 Program has been created to give students the opportunity to graduate in 3 years: Students would receive priority registration where they register ahead of their other classmates - a huge perk. Students could save about $8000. Students would be assigned a UNCG in 3 advisor in addition to their major advisor to keep them on track to graduate in 3 years. Students could earn a minimum of 12 college transfer credit hours prior to starting at UNCG (AP, Community College, Middle or Early College). Students would need to choose one of the 17 participating majors. For students with less than 12 hours, there are other options such as taking credits in the summer prior to the fall semester. Students can go to the website (uncgin3@uncg.edu) to fill out the form to get on the list. They are still eligible for financial aid, honors programs and any other offerings UNCG has for them. __________________________________________________________________________________________ DUKE SPLASH FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTSDuke Splash is all about creative learning. Go to Duke University’s West campus for the day and take short innovative classes taught by Duke students on everything from math proofs to Latin dance to Hemingway to how to make truffles. Duke Splash 2012 is scheduled for February 18, 2012. Student registration will open January 23, 2012. Please note there is a $20 program fee for all participating students. However, do not let this fee prevent you from going to Splash; they offer fee waivers! visit https://dukesplash.learningu.org/ to register. SCOTLAND HEALTHCARE SYSTEM SCHOLARSHIPThe Scotland Health Care Foundation Scholarships are available in College Central. Seniors may qualify if a parent is an employee of Scotland Health Care and/or interested in pursuing a career in health care. Seven scholarships are awarded with a few strongly emphasizing community or hospital service. The deadline for submitting completed applications to College Central is March 27, 2012.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ MCGREGOR FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPThe McGregor Foundation Scholarship was established by J.M. and Freda McGregor. Mr. McGregor was one of Scotland County's truly outstanding citizens both as a leader and a servant. This scholarship will give preference to students residing in the Gibson community although all seniors who are eligible should apply. This scholarship is based on financial need and merit. Applicants should seek an application in College Central. Deadline for submitting is March 9, 2012.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ 29TH MASONIC DISTRICT-PRINCE HALL MASONS SCHOLARSHIPThe Prince Hall Masons are offering scholarships to seniors who will pursue a 2 or 4 year college/university degree as a full-time student in 2012-2013. Seniors must have a 2.8 minimum GPA and include a hand written bio describing their financial need, honors, hobbies, special experiences and other successes. Applications are available in College Central. The deadline for submitting is March 1, 2012 to College Central.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ LEROY MARKS SCHOLARSHIPThe Leroy Marks family and First Baptist Church of Laurinburg, NC is offering a scholarship to graduating seniors who will be attending UNC-Pembroke. First priority will go to a senior who is a member of First Baptist Church; however, other seniors who have been accepted to UNCP are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications are available in College Central with a deadline of April 27, 2012. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ AMERICAN LEGION SCHOLARSHIPSCheck out this American Legion link for a financial-aid guide for veterans, veterans' dependents and members of the Americn Legion family. Visit http://www.legion.org/scholarships
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ THE NRA YOUTH EDUCATION SUMMITThe NRA Youth Education Summit is currently accepting applications from qualified high school sophomores and juniors to participate in the National Youth Education Summit (Y.E.S.) from June 25 - July 1, 2012. Application deadline is February 1, 2012. Minimum GPA of 3.0 is required to apply. Scholarships are available for the summit and as a participator, a student may win up to $20,000 in scholarships.
Apply online at http://www.friendsofnra.org/National.aspx?cid=90 ____________________________________________________________________________________________ JUNIOR SERVICE LEAGUE SCHOLARSHIPThe Junior Service League of Laurinburg is offering two Marie Pate awards of $100 for graduating seniors who will be attending a college/university. Applications are available in College Central. The deadline for submitting is March 30 to College Central.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ NC DISTRICT PILOT INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPThe Scotish Pilot Club is offering the Pilot International Scholarship to Scotland High School seniors. The amount of the award varies and will be determined by money raised. Seniors who excel in ability, character and commitment who will be attending a 4 year college are eligible to apply. Applications are available in College Central. Deadline: return to College Central by March 8, 2012.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN SCHOLARSHIPEach year, the Laurinburg branch of the National Association of University Women awards one or more scholarships in amounts ranging from $500 to $1000. The scholarship is given to a graduating female senior that will further her education at a four-year institution beginning the fall of that year. The senior must be accepted at a 4 year institution. See Mrs. Blount in College Central for an application. Deadline is February 29, 2012 to College Central. All completed applications will be delivered to the NAUW on March 1.
___________________________________________________________________________________________ DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY- LAURINBURG ALUMNAE CHAPTERDelta Sigma Theta is offering a scholarship to graduating seniors with a 2.0 GPA or higher. Applications are available in College Central and must include a transcript (obtain in College Central), a letter of acceptance from a college or university, three recommendations letters, a 500 word essay and a 3 x 5 photo. Deadline is postmarked by March 1, 2012.
_________________________________________________________________________________________ COLLEGE TOURS FOR JUNIORSThe College Visits Tour Company, a Charleston, SC based company, is hosting several college tours this spring and summer with great itineraries. Visit http://www.college-visits.com/college.html to view the entire schedule and pricing. Take bus tours to the Northeast, Southeast, Canada, California, or Washington.
__________________________________________________________________________________________ UNC GREENSBORO GUARANTEEThe UNCG Guarantee is more than an outstanding financial aid package for those who qualify; it is also a support program that provides a variety of opportunities and services to enhance scholars' academic achievement, leadership skills, and personal success. Honor students live in the honors dorm and have the potential to study abroad. Visit:.http://guarantee.uncg.edu/ for more information.
____________________________________________________________________________________________ STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION OF NORTH CAROLINA (SEANC) SCHOLARSHIPThe State Employees Association of NC (SEANC) is offering scholarships to students whose parent or guardian is a member of SEANC. Membership applications are available in college central or on-line. Applicants must apply on-line at www.seanc.org and must be returned to the district level SEANC office by April 15, 2012. Seniors are eligible for 4 or 2 year college scholarships (12 merit based, 12 financial based offered for 4 year colleges and 2 of each for 2 year colleges). You may contact Renee Vaughn at 919-833-6436 extension 3333 or 800-222-2758 if you have specific questions.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ PEE DEE ELECTIRC YOUTH TOUR IN WASHINGTON, DCEach year, Pee Dee Electric sends several students on a trip of a lifetime! The Rural Electric Youth Tour has sent high school students to Washinlton, DC for over 50 years. Students compete for slots for the unique opportunity! Interested students are asked to complete an application that can be found at www.pdemc.com or pick up one in College Central. If awarded, students learn about the political process, visit museums and theatres. They will meet with other students from across the country and develop friendships that will last a lifetime.
___________________________________________________________________________________________ JOHNSIE PATTERSON MCFADDEN/MONTPELIER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship fund was founded in 2007 by the generosity of Johnsie Patterson McFadden. Eligible seniors: Scotland County resident, possess a high school diploma or GED, planning to attend a 2 or 4 year accredited college, an unweighted 2.5 minimum GPA, 25 hours or greater of community service or church related activities, have an overall positive and people oriented demeanor, and participated in a school sport or extracurricular activities. Students should pick up an application in College Central. An essay is required on the topic of How I plan to demonstrate the traits of character, citizenship and excellence in academics.
Deadline: submit to College Central by March 20, 2012. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ AXA ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIPThe AXA Achievementsm Community Scholarship program offers $2,000 college scholarships to high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their activities in school, the community or the workplace. The scholarships are sponsored by the AXA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of AXA Advisors, LLC.The 2012 program will be accepting applications until February 1. 2012. Your application must be one of the first 12,000 submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. CST on February 1, 2012 to be considered. Apply early! Apply at https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/axa-community/.
________________________________________________________________________________________ WALMART ASSOCIATES SCHOLARSHIPSeniors must be employed at Walmart or be the legal dependent of an employee to be eligible. The award is $3,000 and the student must demonstrate financial need. A 2.5 GPA is required to apply. Apply online at www.act.org/walmart/associate. Deadline: varies
__________________________________________________________________________________________ Time for FAFSASeniors: It is time to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) on www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students and parents must login and create a PIN number in order to complete the FAFSA. The state wide FAFSA day is February 18. Go to www.CFNC.org and sign up for a fafsa location near you (State Employees Credit Union and Richmond Community College). You will need to create a PIN number before you begin and have your 2011 tax forms ready. Estimates can be used until taxes are complete. Many scholarships and grants use your FAFSA information to process your eligibility. All seniors should complete this online application asap as many scholarship and grants have February and March deadlines and most of the money is disbursed on a first come first serve basis. Don't be the last one when the money runs out! Work on this today! Seek help in College Central.
_______________________________________________________________________________________ SANDHILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPSSeniors who are applying to Sandhills Community College: Scholarships are now available!
Apply online at www.sandhills.edu/scholarships. Deadline for early consideration is February 29, 2012. Applications will be considered after this date, but early applicants are guaranteed to be considered if eligible first. See Mrs. Blount in College Central to send your transcript. Forward two letter of recommendation forms to two faculty or staff members (found at www.sandhills.edu/scholarships). Complete the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ BOB MCGUIRE MEMORIAL/ NC CHILD SUPPORT COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIPEligibility: At least one parent must be a member of the NC Child Support Council or a client of the Child Support Program, a North Carolina resident, a graduating high school senior, have an acceptance letter from a 2 or 4 year college, and have earned a C average or above in high school.
This scholarship pays $500 per semester for the freshman year only. Applications are available in College Central. Deadline for mailing and review to College Central is April 2, 2012. Students mailing separately must have their application and all material postmarked by April 16, 2012. ______________________________________________________________________________________ CATAWBA COLLEGE WEST TEACHING SCHOLARSHIPSUp to $13,000 educational scholarships for qualified students seeking a career in teaching. Students must be entering Catawba as first-time freshmen, have a qualifying GPA of 3.4 and a qualifying math and verbal SAT of 1000 or higher (converted ACT score can also be used). Apply on line at http://www.catawba.edu/requests/app_teachscholar.asp
___________________________________________________________________________________________ DEBRA PICKENS DURHAM ARTS SCHOLARSHIPA $500 scholarship will be awarded to a student who will pursue a degree in an arts related field at a 2 year community college or a 4 year university. Applicants should be enrolled or completed several levels of arts classes during high school. This scholarship is in memory of Debra Pickens Durham, an art teacher who served many years at Scotland High School in the art department. Art teachers can also nominate a senior for this scholarship. Please see Mrs. Blount in College Central for an application or to make a nomination.
Deadline is March 1, 2012. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ SUMMER OPPORTUNITY FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTSLENS @ Wake Forest is a three-week summer program that equips current high school students with an academic foundation necessary to become global citizens. The academic theme for 2012 is Confronting the Challenges of Global Sustainability. Wake Forest University professors and experts will engage students in the biological, ecological, political, economic, social, and legal aspects of sustainability. The Experiential Classroom will offer participants hands-on opportunities to explore scientific concepts underlying current issues of sustainability. Living Labs will allow participants to explore local businesses and industries incorporating principles of sustainability. Small Group sessions will facilitate a platform for participants to put their knowledge into action through real-world community action plans. In addition to the interactive learning, LENS offers a variety of fun activities to introduce you to the social life of college. Looking for a meaningful way to gain academic and problem-solving skills while experiencing collegiate life? Apply now for LENS @ Wake Forest! lens.wfu.edu
_________________________________________________________________________________________ STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION "PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE" SCHOLARSHIPA senior will be eligible if they are in a traditional public high school, have been accepted to one of the 16 constituent campuses of the University of North Carolina, a US citizen and a resident of North Carolina under NCGS 116-143.1, and is eligible for in-state tuition. A candidate should best exemplifies the membership philosophy of credit unions, “People Helping People” and has demonstrated leadership, excellence of character, integrity, and community involvement. The student should demonstrates scholastic achievement with a maintained 2.5 or higher grade point average on a 4.0 scale, and may be deserving of financial aid. The student will use the scholarship to pay for full-time undergraduate student tuition. The student must agree to continue as a full-time student in good standing with the same university for up to eight (8) consecutive fall/spring semesters payable at $1,250. “Scholarships are not transferable without prior approval of SECU Foundation. A candidate cannot be a director, employee, or family member of an employee of the State Employees’ Credit Union or the SECU Foundation. See Mrs. Blount in College Central for an application.
Deadline is April 2, 2012. ________________________________________________________________________________________ SECU Community College Scholarships for seniors pursuing enrollment at a community college in NC. Students must seek an application from their community college financial aid office. _______________________________________________________________________________________ CULINARY /HOSPITALITY/TOURISM SCHOLARSHIPSApplicants must be high school seniors who plan to enroll (or are already enrolled) in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school in North Carolina. Applicants must be pursuing culinary arts, hospitality management, or tourism.
Applicants must be permanent NC residents. Recipients in two-year degree programs will receive $750 the first year. Awards are renewable once provided students maintain full-time enrollment in the major and satisfactory academic performance. Renewal awards will be $1,000 each. Recipients in four-year programs will receive $1,500. Awards are not renewable, however, students may reapply to the program each year they meet eligibility requirements. Visit College Central for an application today. Deadline is February 9, 2012 _________________________________________________________________________________________ JAMES RICHARDSON SCHOLARSHIPJames Richardson graduated from SHS in 1963, excelled in three major sports and was captain or co-captain of several teams, a leader in all areas of student life, served as a class officer for three years and a student government officer. He also excelled in the classroom and attended Davidson College. He was voted "Best All Around" by his classmates. This scholarship will be awarded to a senior student athlete who demonstrates the qualities listed above. Complete an application in College Central and submit with a statement describing why you qualify for this scholarship. Award is for $1,000 and is non-renewable. Deadline for submission is April 2, 2012 to College Central.
_________________________________________________________________________________________ DELORES BARBER CULINARY/FOOD SERVICE SCHOLARSHIPSeeking senior students interested in Culinary or Food Service as a college major and potential career! The family of Delores Barber announces the Delores Barber Scholarship available for seniors who are applying to culinary programs. See Mrs. Blount in College Central for an application. Deadline is April 2, 2012.
Applications available in College Central. _______________________________________________________________________________________ JOHN MCNAIR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPWho is eligible: a high school senior at Scotland High School or the Scotland Early College, have a satisfactory transcript, demonstrate high personal character, and must enroll full time at a 2 or 4 year university or college. Applicants available on-line at www.csascholars.org. Deadline is postmarked by February 6, 2012 and mailed in one envelop. The scholarship is valued at the market value of the scholarship fund each year. This is a renewable scholarship (receive all 4 years). Return all packets to College Central for review prior to the mailing date.
_________________________________________________________________________________________ NASA SUMMER INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR GRADUATING SENIORSNASA is seeking students with disabilities who are interested in pursuing science, technology, engineering and math careers. Summer internships are available with an on line application at http://intern.nasa.gov. Summer 2012 internships run for 10 weeks from early June through early/mid August. Eligible students must be entering college next fall as a freshmen with a minimum 2.8 GPA and 18 years of age or older. The application deadline is February 1, 2012.
_________________________________________________________________________________________ MEREDITH COLLEGE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE FOR JUNIORSOn Saturday, February 4, 2012, Meredith College is offering a one day leadership development conference for juniors. Pre registration is required as only 250 students will be selected. Students may register by visiting www.meredith.edu/admissions/lc. The conference is free and students must provide their own transportation. Slots fill quickly so apply now! See Mrs. Blount for more information.
___________________________________________________________________________________________ KFC COLONEL'S SCHOLARSHIPTo be eligible to compete for the KFC Colonel's Scholars Scholarship, an individual must:
__________________________________________________________________________________ STUDENTSCHOLARSHIPS.ORGA database of many national scholarships available to 9th-12th graders. A general description of each scholarship is available with enough information to help you determine if you are eligible. See Mrs. Blount in College Central if you have questions concerning individual scholarships found on the website: www.student/scholarship.org/scholarship
________________________________________________________________________________________ GRAND LODGE OF ELKS DEPARTMENT ORATORICAL CONTESTJuniors and Seniors are to research, write, and present an original 6-10 minute memorized speech based on one of the 5 official topics for Elks Oratorical contest 2011-2012. Local winners advance to the state, regional and potentially national competitions and earn scholarship money at each level to potential yield $10,000 as the national winner. Additional prizes are awarded at each level of competition. Deadline to submit a copy of the speech is 2/22/2012. Applications are available in College Central.
__________________________________________________________________________________________ PILOT CLUB OF LAURINBURG SCHOLARSHIPApplicants must be senior members in good standing of the Anchor Club at SHS. Scholarship is valued at $1,000! Applications are available in College Central and require the following: a letter stating why you are seeking the scholarship, three letters of recommendation, and high school transcript (available in College Central). Applications due to College Central by 3/28/2011.
_________________________________________________________________________________________ NC STATE AQUATIC SCIENCE DAY CAMPFor sophomores and juniors: April 21, 2012, a day of fun and learning focused on hand-on experiences with aquatic ecology, fisheries, aquaculture, and aquatic animal health. Career options and degrees at NC State will also be emphasized. Cost is $30 plus transportation (includes lunch and t-shirt). Students must be nominated by a science teacher, parent, or adult mentor by http://cnr.ncsu.edu/fer/fishwild/aquatics.html
Deadline is February 1, 2012 to submit the online student application. See bottom of page for the link to the flyer. See Mrs. Blount for more information. _________________________________________________________________________________________ RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMRonald McDonald House Charities and its local chapters opens the door to higher education for graduating high school seniors! The RMHC scholarship program seeks to invest in students who are exemplary role models in their communities! Visit http://www.rmhcsc.org/scholarships.php and apply today!! Deadline is January 27, 2012.
________________________________________________________________________________________ SUMMER VENTURES FOR SCIENCE AND MATHSummer Ventures is a 4 week summer residential experience on one of 5 college campuses in North Carolina for current sophomores and juniors who excel in the area of science and mathematics. Students who plan to pursue a career in a science and math related field and have exceptional grades should see Mrs. Blount in College Central for more information. Application is online at http://www.summerventures.org/?section=5
The colleges participating in Summer Ventures include: ASU ECU NCCU UNCC UNCW _________________________________________________________________________________________ NAACP ACT-SO COMPETITIONScotland County NAACP Youth Council 2012 ACT-SO Program is currently seeking exceptional and eager seniors, juniors, sophomores and freshmen to compete for college scholarships in the sciences, arts and humanities. Applications available in College Central. Deadline is April 15, 2012.
Call 277-8976 or visit wwww.naacp.org/programs/acts0_index.html ___________________________________________________________________________________________ THE NATIONAL CO-OP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMThrough the National Co-op Scholarship Program, students can earn one of 155 merit scholarships if admitted to one of the following colleges: Johnson and Wales, Drexel, Kettering, RIT, University of Cincinnati, Univ. of Toledo, or Wentworth Institute of Technology. Apply online at www.co-op.edu. For questions, contact Danielle Perry at danielle_perry@uml.edu. Deadline is February 15, 2012.
___________________________________________________________________________________________ SCOTLAND COUNTY NAACP (FLOWERS KELLY SPELLER) SCHOLARSHIPThe Scotland County NAACP is sponsoring the Flowers-Kelly-Speller Scholarship. To qualify: An official NAACP application, a senior with a 2.5 GPA or higher, a member of the NAACP Youth Council, one letter of recommendation, an official school transcript, and a personal essay (200-300) words. Scholarship applications are available in College Central. Deadline is April 30, 2012.
___________________________________________________________________________________________ THE NC CHAPTER OF THE ARMED FORCES COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS ASSOCIATIONThe AFCEA will award up to $3,000 to applicants in counties near Ft. Bragg and Pope AFB (this includes Scotland County seniors!) Students should be very strong in math and science. They should be interested in a career in the computer sciences, telecommunications or engineering. Preference is given to students showing a strong interest in the service or homeland security. Applicants can be new college applicants or returning college students. Application package must be postmarked or delivered by April 9, 2012. For more information and to print an application:
http://www.afcea-nc.org/modules/mastop_publish/?tac=Grants_%26_Scholarships. Downloaded applications are in college central. _______________________________________________________________________________ SUN TRUST SCHOLARSHIP SWEEPSTAKESSun Trust is offering the "Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes" where students can win money towards educational college expenses. Who can enroll: seniors who plan to attend college in the fall of 2012. One winner will be selected every two weeks from Oct. 28-May 11. Free to enter, not based on merit or financial need, one entry per drawing so students should enter every two weeks.
visit: www.suntrusteducation.com/sweeps/ to enter. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ NORTH CAROLINA WAR VETERANS SCHOLARSHIPIf your Veteran parent was a resident of North Carolina when he or she entered military service, you may be eligible for a scholarship from the State of North Carolina to attend an approved university, community college or technical institute within the State of NC. Funds provide scholastic support to help children of certain disable, deceased, combat or POW/MIA veterans. For additional information visit http://www.doa.nc.gov/vets/locations/
More information is available in College Central or at the Scotland County Veterans Service Office 910-277-2597 _______________________________________________________________________________________ FELS: FORGIVABLE EDUCATION LOAN FOR SERVICE PROGRAMSReceive forgivable loans for a variety of service majors to include teaching, health care, science, math, etc...
(This is replacing the Nurse educators scholarship, teaching fellows scholarship, dental scholarship, teacher assistant scholarship, etc.) Receive money for college in exchange for working in the degree area at the rate of 1 year of service for each year of loan. For more information and the on line application: www.CFNC.org/FELS _______________________________________________________________________________________ STATE CONTRACTUAL COLLEGE FUNDThe SCSF Program was created by the General Assembly to provide financial assistance to needy NC resident students attending eligible nonprofit private colleges and institutions located in NC. The North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA) administers the SCSF Program as directed by the General Assembly. Each approved institution administers the program for the eligible students and licensure students that it enrolls. Funds for the SCSF program are contingent each year upon the appropriations made available to the NCSEAA by the General Assembly. Contact your college financial aid office for an application.
________________________________________________________________________________________ NORTH CAROLINA NEED BASED GRANT
Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), listing at least one constituent institution of The University of North Carolina. Consideration for the grant is automatic once the FAFSA is filed; no formal deadline has been established. Applicants should meet priority deadlines established by their institution. Late applicants may be denied if insufficient funds are available. _______________________________________________________________________________________ NC STATE SCHOLARSHIPSThe NC State Scholarship Awards Program has been in existence since 1981, with the selection process becoming increasingly competitive each year. They offer a limited number of scholarships to incoming students based on merit and/or need. Therefore students are encouraged to apply for admission to NC State early since they must be accepted to be invited to apply for a scholarship. Available scholarships can be viewed at: http://ced.ncsu.edu/student_services/scholarship_info.php. _________________________________________________________________________________________ MICHAEL A. DEMAYO SCHOLARSHIPSAttorney Michael DeMayo offers high school seniors $2,500 scholarships for students submitting presentations on the prevention of underage drinking and driving. Students can submit a variety of media to include video, powerpoint, web design, or brochure. Applications are also available for download at www.DeMayoLaw.com or in college central. Deadline is February 27, 2012.
_______________________________________________________________________________________ INSPIRED TO GRADUATE ESSAY CONTEST FOR AT&T JOB SHADOW STUDENTS “Inspired to Graduate Essay Contest,” is open to students who participated in the AT&T Job Shadow Initiative from September 1, 2008 – January 15, 2012. With three cash prizes available, students should enter the contest to win up to $3,000. Students that participated in the JA /AT&T Job Shadows in 2008 – 2012, and those graduating in the spring of 2012 are eligible to participate. As the essays are due by 5:00pm EST on January 31, 2012. Click here to apply: www.att.com/jobshadow-rules __________________________________________________________________________________________ BUSINESS, MARKETING AND FINANCE SCHOLARSHIPBusiness, marketing and personal finance students currently enrolled in their junior and senior years of high school throughout the United States are eligible for the scholarship. The applications will be judged nationally and the winner will receive $2,000. Application submittals are due by April 1, 2012. Apply online at
http://www.knowledgematters.com/scholarships/. _________________________________________________________________________________________ HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND
COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPSOnce you have narrowed down your top 4-5 college picks and have begun the application process, visit the financial aid/scholarship link to search scholarships specific to that college. Colleges/Universities tend to have fall scholarship deadlines so don't delay. Some colleges will offer one scholarship application to enroll a student for all scholarships, some will require a student to browse through the list of scholarships and apply to individual scholarships.
Here is the link to the 17 UNC system school web pages: http://www.northcarolina.edu/campus_profiles/index.php ______________________________________________________________________________________ NC HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPSCharlie Adams Endowed Scholarship: $1,500 to a female cross country runner and a male wrestler; deadline is March 12, 2012
Gainey Student Award: $2,000 one senior male student athlete participating on a varsity baseball team in NC; deadline is March 14, 2012 Clary Student Medal Award: $2,000 cash award to one male and one female student athlete; deadline is March 30, 2012 Apply online with one application for multiple scholarships (only can receive 1) at wwwnchsaa.org and click on student-athlete scholarship awards tab ___________________________________________________________________________________ 25 SCHOLARSHIPS for MINORITIESClick here for an attachment of 25 Scholarship Gateways for the African American Student's College Guide:
http://www.blackexcel.org/200-Scholarships.html _________________________________________________________________________________________ NATIVE AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIPSNative American Students: Please open this link to MANY scholarships available to you!
http://www.coquilletribe.org/documents/NativeAmericanScholarship.pdf http://www.collegefund.org/scholarships/main.html Typically these scholarships are paperless and all work will be completed on-line. Please see Toni Blunt in College Central if you have questions once you begin your search. __________________________________________________________________________________________ US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONFREE online scholarship search at:
www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov/scholarship visit www.students.gov to find out about education funding available from other federal agencies visit www.ed.gov/programs/bastmp/SHEA.htm to find out about money available from state governments Files
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