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West Charlotte High School2006-2007 Scholarships

Source Discipline Award Requirements Deadline ContactChad Ray, Engineering & Information Technologies,

CPCC, telephone (704) 330-6909. For more information about GIS, check out the websites www.gis.com,

www.esri.com, and www.trimble.com/mgis_mobilegis.shtml

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Visit online at www.registrar.ualberta.caMore Information

Apply online at http://www.aaspa.org or contact Stephanie Marker, 533-B N. Mur-Len Rd., Olathe, KS 66062,

telephone (913)829-2007 or fax (913)829-2041.

More Information American Art Therapy Association, 1202 Allanson Road, Mundelein, IL 60060-3803, telephone (847) 949-6064 or (888) 290-0878. Visit online http://www.arttherapy.org

More Information Visit online http://www.tylenolscholarship.com

More Information School Counselor or contact Matthews Chamber of

Commerce at (704)847-3649. Or visit online http://www.matthewschamber.com, click on "Chamber

Events"More Information

Email [email protected] or write Ackinson Consulting Services, 11664 National Boulevard, Suite 523, Los Angeles,

CA, 90064More Information

Admissions Staff 1-800-DENISON, visit online www.denison.edu

More Information Admissions Staff 1-800-DENISON, visit online

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Admissions Staff 1-800-DENISON, visit online www.denison.edu

August 8

University of Alberta International Baccalaureate

General $500 Completion of the requirements for the IB

August

Central Piedmont Community College - IGISS Geospatial

Technology Educational Scholarship

Geographical Information Systems Technology (combines

IT, Geography, Homeland Security, Engineering and

Healthcare)

Full tuition, books, and fees; renewable

Applicants should be very comfortable using computers

and technology and have above average GPA.

Open to minority college students in their final year of school who are pursuing an

education degree.

September 13

American Art Therapy Association (AATA)

Scholarships

Art Therapy Unspecified Open to students accepted into an art therapy program. Must have financial need, GPA 3.0,

letters of recommendation. Must be members of the

September 15

Leon Bradley Scholarship Award - AASPA

Education $500

September 15

ArtFest Youth Art Scholarship Competition

Art $350 - $1,250 Submit two original pieces of artwork

September

Tylenol Scholarship Health-related $1,000 - $10,000 Open to high school seniors intending to major in a health-

September 25

Denison University - Fisher/Meredith Merit

Scholarship

General 1/3 tuition Offered to highly qualified African-Americans who will be

chosen based on strong

Fall

Ackinson Scholarship Opportunity

General $1,750 Open to grade 11 or 12 students and any full time

student who has been accepted to or who is currently enrolled

Fall

Denison University - Monsanto Scholarship in Science

Science Half tuition Open to African-American students. Students must major in a specified area of science

Fall

Denison University - HLA Scholarship

General 1/3 tuition This scholarship offered to qualified students of Hispanic,

Asian and Native American

Fall

Denison University - Parajon Scholarship

General Half tuition Highly qualified students of Asian, Hispanic and/or Native

Fall

Denison University - National Merit Scholarship

General Half tuition Students are selected by the National Merit Scholarship

Corporation as National Merit




Admissions Office Elon, NC 27244 (800) 334-8448 or School Counselor.

More Information Visit website www.ajm.org or contact Dawne Deuterman,

2005 NCJM At-Large Chairman, [email protected] or (336) 373-1130 ext. 15

More Information Call Siemans Foundation, telephone (877) 822-5233 or

email [email protected] Information

School Counselor or ASU Office of Admissions, telephone (828) 262-2120 or www.scholarships.appstate.edu

More Information Appointment to a Military

AcademyGeneral; military obligation following college graduation

Most expenses Must be a US citizen, not married, between 17 and 22 years of age with academic

excellence, physical aptitude and medical fitness,

extracurricular involvement, SAT/ACT scores and

recommendations

October School Counselor, Congressional Representative, or ROTC personnel

Wendy's High School Heisman Award

General Up to $5,000 Must be a top scholar-athlete with demonstrated community

service. Must be nominated.

October 3 School Counselor or call (614) 764-3100.

Steven Weber, NCDPI, Division of Secondary Education, English Language Arts/Social Studies Section, 6345 Mail

Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6345, email [email protected]

More Information Freedom Forum, Attn: The Al Neuharth Free Spirit

Scholarship and Conference Program, 11001 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22209More Information

Office of Admissions, PO Box 176, Due West, SC 29639 (800) 241-8721 or school counselor. Visit online http://www.erskine.edu/admissions/financialaid

More Information

Denison University - Tyree Scholarship

GeneralAmerican heritage.

Elon University General Varies Academics, leadership and involvement in activities.

$8.3 Million in cash and college-granted scholarships

nationwide

See website

Open to African-Americans. Selection based on strength of

academic record,

Fall

Fall

Half tuition

$4,500 Open to high school seniors from Mecklenburg County

with participation in school/community activities,

October 1

Siemens Westinghouse Science and Technology competition

Science, Technology, Math $1,000 to $100,000 Students/teams must submit application and independent

research project in Science and

October 1

Junior Miss Scholarship Program

General

$1,000 (top 2 participants receive an additional $50,000)

Open to high school seniors who are actively involved in high school journalism and demonstrate qualities of a

October

United States Senate Youth Program

General; Government $5,000 and a one-week internship on government and

the United States Senate in Washington, DC

Submit application, typed essay, and scored exam answer

sheets.

October 14

Appalachian State University (ASU) - Bob Allen Scholarship

General

Oct. 15

Erskine - Solomon Scholarship General $18,000 Rank in top 10% of class October 15

Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholarships

Journalism


Office of Admissions, P. O. Box 176, Due West, SC 29639, (800) 241-8721 or School Counselor. Visit online at http://www.erskine.edu/admissions/financialaid/

More Information Office of Admissions P. O. Box 176 Due West, SC 29639

(800) 241-8721 or School Counselor. Visit online http://www.erskine.edu/admissions/financialaid

More Information Visit online http://www.horatioalger.com

More Information School Counselor or Washington University Campus Box

1089 One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130, telephone (800) 638-0700 or (314) 935-6000. Also visit online

http://www.wustl.eduMore Information

Mr. William F. Blue, Jr. (704) 335-8203, email [email protected]

More Information School Counselor or contact Vanessa Gray, 8307 University Executive Park Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262 (704) 547-8600.

Visit online www.career.org or www.petersons.com/cca

More Information School Counselor or contact Coca-Cola Scholars Fund, PO

Box 442, Atlanta, GA, 30301-0442, telephone (800)-306-COKE. Also visit online http://www.coca-colascholars.org

or email [email protected]

More Information Visit online at http://www.gatech.edu or write Georgia

Tech Scholarship Office, 225 North Avenue, NW Atlanta, GA 30332, telephone (404) 894-1615. Also contact your

School Counselor.More Information

School Counselor and go online to http://www.petersons.com/cca. Click on the link "About the

Imagine America Scholarship".More Information

Visit website www.prudential.com/community/spirit or call 1-888-450-9961. Address is Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, State Level Judging Committee, One Scholarship

Way, PO Box 297, St. Peter, MN 56082

More Information

Full scholarship Top 10% of the class, GPA 3.5+, SAT 1100+

$10,000 Must have demonstrated financial need, exhibited

October 15

Erskine College E. B. Kennedy Scholarships

General Full tuition, standard fees, room and board

Christian commitment, outstanding leadership. Must be nominated by high school

principal or counselor, or Erskine alumnus.

October 15

Erskine College General

$31,525 Demonstrated exceptional leadership/scholarship and

show promise of making

October 15

Washington University in St. Louis - Danforth Scholars

Program

General Full or partial tuition Seeking candidates who have exhibited a capacity for service

and leadership, as well as academic excellence, and who will embrace the challenges of

October 15

Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Program

General

$4,000 - $20,000 Open to US citizens and current full-time secondary school students planning to

pursue a degree at an accredited US post-secondary institution. Must demonstrate

October 20

Career Training Foundation's "Imagine America"

Scholarship Program of the Nielson Electronics Institute

General $1,000; 3 awards given to each high school in America

2.5 GPA, financial need, community service

October 31

Jefferson Scholarship - University of Virginia

General

$1,000 Must enroll at the specified career school prior to October 31. Must show evidence of the

likelihood of successful

October 31

Georgia Tech Scholarships General Up to full tuition, room & board, fees

Undergraduate admission application must be submitted

by October 31. No separate scholarship application

required.

October 31

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation

General

October 31

Prudential Spirit of Community Award

Community Service $1,000 - $5,000 and/or an all-expense-paid trip to

Washington, DC

Be a student in grades 5-12, who has engaged in a

volunteer or self-initiated community service activity performed at least partly

during the last 12 months;

October 31

Imagine America Scholarship Program

Must attend any "career college" participating in the program. Local examples of

career colleges include


Applications are available on line at www.prudential.com/spirit or requested at 1-888-450-9961

or see your school counselorMore Information

NC Teaching Fellows Education $6,500; renewable for 4 years for 400 high school seniors who agree to teach for four years in NC public schools

after being graduated

Graduating Senior, 4.3 GPA on 4.0 scale, top 7% of class, 1205 SAT scores, school and

community activities, leadership, commitment to

career in public schools

October See your school scholarship coordinator

Outstanding Students of America, Scholarship and Awards Program, 3047 Sagefield Road, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405,

telephone (205) 344-6322. Or visit website http://www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.com/

More Information Visit website www.toyota.com/foundation

More Information School Counselor or visit online http://www.unc.edu and

also http://www.moreheadfoundation.org

More Information Do Something, 24-32 Union Square East, Fourth Floor

South, New York, NY 10003, email [email protected]

More Information Call (800) 727-6036 or (404) 727-6036, or contact your

School Counselor. Also visit http://www.emory.edu

More Information Mercer University at (800)637-2378 ext. 2670. Visit online

http://www.mercer.eduMore Information

Office of Merit Awards and Special Scholarships P.O. Box 7342 NC State University Raleigh, NC 27695-7342. Visit

website http://www.ncsu.eduMore Information

Office of Admissions, NCSU, PO Box 7342, Raleigh, NC 27695. Also contact your school counselor.

More Information Nestle Very Best In Youth, PO Box 29059, Glendale, CA

91209, or email [email protected] Information

Call Financial Aid Office at (800) 844-5969 ext. 3707 or visit online http://www.rhodes.edu

Full tuitionUNC-Chapel Hill - John Motley Morehead Award

General

$1,000 - $6,000 Must demonstrate how time and talents have been given generously as a volunteer making an impact in the

$10,000 - $20,000 Must have school nomination, outstanding community

October 31

Outstanding Students of America Scholarship

General $1,000 Open to high school seniors who have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Must demonstrate

outstanding commitment to community and school

activities. Submit 250-word

October

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

Volunteer Services

October

Must demonstrate evidence of moral force of character, capacity to lead and to

motivate fellow students, scholastic ability and

October

Do Something BRICK Award General $5,000 scholarship and $5,000 grant for the community

Open to young people under 25 who seek to effect change to

better their communities; recognize problems in the

November 1

Toyota Community Scholars Program

General

November 1

Mercer University - Jesse Mercer and Josiah Penfield

Scholarships

General Varies from $12,000 to full tuition

Scholars weekend competition November 1

Emory - Scholarship Program General 2/3 tuition to full tuition, room and board, and fees

Extraordinary personal qualities, leadership, scholastic excellence. Must be nominated by school and have applied to

November 1

NC State University Park Scholarship

General All tuition and fees, room and board, textbooks, academic supplies and living expenses

Must be nominated by high school based on exemplary

character, strong motivation,

November 1

NC State University Merit Awards

General $1,000 to $4,000 Selected from Park & Caldwell candidate pools. Focus on academics and leadership.

November 1

Rhodes College Scholarships General Tuition, fees, room & board 3.8 unweighted GPA, top 5% of class, leadership, character,

November 1

Nestle Very Best In Youth 2006 program

Contributing to the community; implementing

activities to aid individuals or

$1,000 donated in the name of each winner to the charity of

his/her choice; also round trip

Open to youth from ages 10 - 18 years old. Must be a legal

resident and must be


More Information Office of Admissions, Sweet Briar, VA 24595, (800) 381-

6142 or visit website http://www.sbc.eduMore Information

Target Stores All Around Scholarships, c/o Scholarship America, One Scholarship Way, PO Box 480, St. Peter, MN

56082. Also visit website http://www.target.com

More Information Debate Advisor or visit the web site http://www.vfw.org or call the Veteran's of Foreign Wars (VFW) national office at

(816) 968-1117More Information

School Counselor or American Fire Sprinkler Association, Visit online at http://www.afsascholarship.org

More Information Lynchburg College, telephone (800) 426-8101. Visit online

http://www.lynchburg.eduMore Information

C. H. Beckwith Scholarship - Cosmetology Chapter #4 of

Charlotte, NC

General $1,000 Open to Charlotte-Mecklenburg High School

Seniors planning to attend an accredited college/university,

preference for minority students. Submit application,

two letters of recommendation, 200 Word Essay "Why You

Need and Deserve this Scholarship".

November 7 See school counselor or contact Cosmetology Chapter #4, Attention: Mr. Charlie Clark, 11112 Carver Pond Road,

Charlotte, NC 28269. Also email [email protected]

Admissions Office, Mars Hill College, Mars Hill, NC, telephone (866) 642-4968. Visit online http://www.mhc.edu

More Information The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Attn: Grants Dept. - College Scholarship, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite #250, Dallas, TX 75244, telephone (972) 855-1616

More Information Agnes Scott College, 141 East College Avenue, Decatur,

GA, 30030; phone (800)868-8602 ext. 6285 or visit www.agnesscott.eduMore Information

personal achievement, November 1

Target All-Around Scholarships

General $1,000 High School senior, US citizen, 2.0 GPA. Must be committed to education and community service; prefer students who

reside in a community where a

November 1

Sweet Briar College of Virginia Academic

Scholarships

General Unspecified SAT 1000, top 20% of class.

November 1

American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship

General $750 to $2,000 Submit 1,000 word essay November

Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition

General $1,000-$25,000 and an all-expenses-paid trip to

Washington, DC

Must write and record an essay of between 3-5 minutes.

This year's theme is "Freedom's Challenge". Open

November

Mars Hill College - Honor Scholars

General Varies Must have at least 3.4 GPA, SAT 1050/ACT 23, academic

achievement, community involvement, student

November 10

Lynchburg College General $3,000 - $12,000 All students applying to Lynchburg are automatically considered. Selection based on

November 11

Agnes Scott College - Nannette Hopkins Scholarship

Music $1,000 - $3,000 Selection based on musical talent and academic

achievement; GPA 3.5, top 10% of the class, SAT 1100 or

November 15

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation College

Scholarship Program

General $10,000 Must have lost a parent to breast cancer, must reside

within the service area of an established Komen affiliate that is participating in the


Agnes Scott College 141 East College Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030; phone (800)868-8602 ext. 6285 or visit

www.agnesscott.eduMore Information

Lynda Hambourger, NC State College of Humanities and Social Sciences, (919)515-3638. Visit website

http://www.ncsu.eduMore Information

Ms. Fran Hardey, Executive Assistant, Ron Brown Scholar Program, 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 206, Charlottesville, VA 22901, telephone (434) 964-1588, fax (434) 964-1589. Visit

online http://www.ronbrown.org or email [email protected]

More Information Intel Science Talent Search, Science Service, 1719 N. Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036, or email [email protected]

for more information.More Information

Email Devon Welsh at [email protected] Information

Boston University, College of Engineering, 48 Cummington Street, Boston, MA 02215, telephone (617) 353-6447, or

school counselor; or visit www.bu.edu

More Information School Counselor or King College, 1350 King College Road,

Bristol, TN 37620-2699, (800) 462-0014. Visit online http://www.king.eduMore Information

Contact Admissions Office, Mars Hill College, Mars Hill, NC, telephone (866) 642-4968. Visit online

http://www.mhc.eduMore Information

Office of Admissions, NCSU, PO Box 7342, Raleigh, NC 27695. Visit website http://www.ncsu.edu. Also contact

your school counselor.More Information

Call (800) 268-0236 or (931)372-6159 or visit website http://www.tntech.edu

More Information Director of Alumni Programs, University of Tennesee, 600

Andy Holt Tower, Knoxville, TN 37996-0160 (865) 974-3011

More Information

November 15

NC State College of Humanities and Social

Sciences (CHASS)

Humanities and Social Sciences

$2,500 Strong college-bound students who are interested in pursuing

degrees in humanities and social sciences. All applicants

November 15

Agnes Scott College Scholarships

General $6,000 to full tuition Open to young women, top 2% of the class, 1450+ SAT,

leadership, school activities; varies by scholarship

November 15

Intel Science Talent Search Science $100,000 Open to high school seniors in the US and American students attending school abroad. Must

complete an entry project.

November 16

Ron Brown Scholar Program General $10,000 Must be African American. Applicants must have excelled

academically, exemplified exceptional leadership

potential, made an impact on their communities through

service to others, and

November 30

Boston University Engineering Full tuition Must take an examination. The top 6 scores in the country will receive full scholarships (not

limited to freshmen)

November

National Society of Minorities in Hospitality (NSMH)

General $1,000 Open to minority students who are interested in studying in

November

Mars Hill College General $500 to full tuition 3.2 GPA, SAT 1050/ACT 23 November

King College - Bristol, TN General Varies Must be nominated.

November 1

Tennessee Technological University

Engineering Varies ACT score of 20 or SAT comparable, GPA of 2.35

November

NC State University Centennial Scholars

Textiles, engineering, chemistry, management,

international studies, design

$10,000 for students entering the College of Textiles, plus

access to a $7,500 enrichment fund to participate in

Must be nominated by school-based committee. Two well-

rounded students who have an interest in the study of textiles

November University of Tennessee Alumni Andrew D. Holt

Scholarship

General $20,000 Academic merit and leadership. Must be admitted to a UT campus by February

1.


School Counselor or UVA Alumni Association, 211 Emmet Street South, PO Box 3446, Charlottesville, VA 22903-3446.

Also visit online http://www.jeffersonscholars.org

More Information Air Force ROTC representative or apply online at

www.afrotc.com/scholarshipsMore Information

ASU Admissions Office, telephone (828) 262-2120 or visit online http://www.scholarships.appstate.edu

More Information ASU Admissions Office, ASU Box 32004, Boone, NC 28608-

2004, telephone (828) 262-2120 or visit online http://www.scholarships.appstate.edu

More Information ASU Office of Admissions, telephone (828) 262-2120 or visit

online http://www.scholarships.appstate.edu

More Information Desales University, 2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA

18034 (610) 282-1100 ext. 1287, or visit online http://www.desales.edu

More Information Visit online www.robertsonscholars.org

More Information National Society of Engineers, 1420 King Street Alexandria,

VA 22314 (703) 684-2800 or School Counselor NSPE web site http://www.nspe.org/scholarships

More Information Randolph Macon Women's College, telephone (800) 745-

7692More Information

Contact the Army, telephone (800) USA-ARMY or School Counselor

More Information

University of Virginia - Jefferson Scholars Foundation

General Full tuition, fees, books, room & board, and expenses

Demonstrated excellence and exceptional potential in

leadership, scholarship, and citizenship

November

December 1

Appalachian State University - Plemmons Leadership Fellows

Program

General $1,500 Must have at least 3.0 GPA, SAT 1000, leadership

experience, active involvement

December 1

Air Force ROTC Engineering, Architecture, Computers, Math,

Meteorology, Physics, Nursing,

Full scholarships Varies by scholarship; must be in top 30% of the class, SAT 1100 or ACT 24, GPA 3.0.

December 1

Appalachian State University (ASU) - Merit Scholarships

General $1,000 to full scholarships Must be admitted to the university; have competitive

high school achievement, average SAT score 1240,

December 1

Appalachian State University (ASU) - Diversity Scholarship

General $1,000 Open to students of underrepresented ethnicities

with 3.0 GPA. Selection based on SAT/ACT, personal

December 1

Duke University & University of North Carolina at Chapel

General Duke - full tuition, summer support, research and travel

Must have demonstrated academic excellence,

December 1

DeSales University - Department Scholarships

General $500 to full tuition Varies

December 1

Randolph Macon Women's College Gottwald Scholarship

General Full tuition plus $2,500 study abroad stipend

Outstanding academics, leadership, 500 word essay.

December 1

National Society of Professional Engineers - Auxiliary Scholarship

Engineering $1,000 Open to female high school seniors interested in an

engineering career, SAT 1300+, 3.0 GPA, US Citizen.

December 1 ROTC Scholarships: Army General; military obligation follows college graduation

Army scholarships cover most tuition and on-campus

educational expenses and

SAT or ACT scores, recommendations,

extracurricular activities,


ROTC Scholarships: Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps

General; military obligation follows college graduation

Varies; Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force Scholarships cover tuition, academic fees

and most books.

SAT or ACT scores, recommendations,

extracurricular activities, leadership, interview,

acceptance and attendance at a college or university offering

ROTC program, physical condition. Take SAT or ACT

no later than October of Senior year, preferably in June of

Junior year. Apply before Oct. 31 for best opportunity to win

this scholarship.

December 1 Air Force - (704) 547-4831, Navy (800) USA-NAVY, Marine Corps (800) MARINES, or School Counselor

SAE Engineering Scholarship Program - Society of

Automotive Engineers

Engineering or related Science $1,000-$10,000 for undesignated scholarships,

$400 to full tuition for university sponsored

scholarships

Intention to earn degree in engineering - 3.5 GPA. SAT or ACT in 90th percentile. Must

be a US citizen.

December 1 SAE, telephone 1-704-776-4970

School Counselor or visit www.unc.edu onlineMore Information

Office of Admissions Columbia, SC 29208 (803) 777-7700 or School Counselor. Also visit online http://www.sc.edu

More Information Office of Admissions (800) 868-5872 or visit online

http://www.sc.eduMore Information

Office of Admissions (800) 868-5872. Also visit online http://www.sc.eduMore Information

Office of Admissions (800) 868-5872. Also visit online http://www.sc.eduMore Information

Office of Financial Aid, Box 7246 Reynolda Station, Winston-Salem, NC 27109, telephone (336) 758-5176

More Information Office of Financial Aid, Box 7246 Reynolda Station,

Winston-Salem, NC 27109 (336) 758-5176More Information


More Information

UNC-Chapel Hill - Pogue Scholarship

General $7,500 Open to minority students demonstrating academic

December 1

December 1

USC-Columbia Academic Scholarships

General Varies Varies December 1

USC Scholarships General $1,500 to full tuition Academic Merit

December 1

USC-Columbia University Scholars

General $1,500 plus reduced tuition SAT 1300+, top 10% of the class, 3.0 GPA All admissions

applications considered.

December 1

USC-Columbia Alumni Scholars

General $3,500 plus reduced tuition SAT 1300+, 3.8 GPA minimum, separate application

necessary.

December 1

Wake Forest University Graylyn Scholarship

General Full tuition, room & board plus expenses

Top 1%-3% of class, SAT 1400+, extracurricular

achievements beyond the local

December 1

Wake Forest University Carswell Scholarship

General Full tuition plus $1,000 for personal expenses

Academics, extracurricular achievements beyond the local

level, top 1% of class, SAT 1500 or better

December 1 Wake Forest University Presidential Scholarships for Distinguished Achievement

General $11,200 Exceptional talent in fine arts, debate, entrepreneurship,

writing, community service and leadership.



More Information Office of Admissions, 601 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive

Winston-Salem, NC 27110, telephone (336) 750-2070. Also visit http://www.wssu.edu

More Information Mary Felber, Director of Scholarship Programs, 1735 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20006, telephone (202)

626-7511. Email [email protected] or visit online http://www.archfoundation.org/scholarships

More Information Contact Scholarship Committee, National Academy of

Television Arts & Sciences, 111 West 57th St., Suite 600, New York, NY 10019. Also visit online

http://www.emmyonline.org and click on "Education".

More Information Office of Admissions, Presbyterian College, Clinton, SC,

29325 or telephone (800) 476-7272. Visit online http://www.presby.edu

More Information Office of Admissions, Presbyterian College, Clinton, SC

29325 or telephone (800) 476-7272. Visit online http://www.presby.edu


29325 or telephone (800)476-7272. Visit website http://www.presby.edu


29325 or telephone (800)476-7272. Visit website http://www.presby.edu

More Information Triad Decorative Painters of

NCVisual Arts $500 Must be a high school

graduating senior or graduate, or any individual desiring to continue studies in art. Must submit application form, two letters of recommendation,

written essay explaining applicant's intended use of

funds, photographs of recent work.

December 5 Debby Lane, 4052 Clarendon Ave., Winston Salem, NC 27106, telephone (336)922-9799

Wake Forest University Reynolds Scholarship

General All costs (including personal expenses), summer grants and

overseas travel.

Academics, extracurricular achievements beyond the local

level, top 1% of class, SAT 1500+

December 1

December 1

American Architectural Foundation - Minority Scholarship Program

Architecture $500 - $2,500 Open to minority students on the basis of financial need,

academic achievement, essay, recommendations. Must

submit a statement of disadvantaged circumstances.

December

Winston-Salem State - Chancellor's Scholarship

General Full tuition, books and fees up to $4,500

Must have at least SAT 1000 or ACT 24, GPA 3.5

December

Presbyterian College - John I. Smith Scholarship

General $14,000 Minimum SAT combined score of 1300 (or minimum ACT composite score of 29), and a 3.7 GPA or higher in

December 5

National Television Academy Trustees Scholarship

Television or related field $40,000 Must plan to major in a communications-oriented

program

December 5

Presbyterian College Belk Scholarship

General $10,600 Minimum SAT combined score of 1200 (or ACT

composite score of 27), and a 3.5 GPA or higher in college

December 5

Presbyterian College - Quattlebaum Scholarship

General Full tuition, room and board 3.75 GPA, 1350 SAT or 31 ACT, interview

Presbyterian College Southeastern or Dillard Elliott

Scholarship

General $7,000 Minimum SAT combined score of 1100 (or ACT

composite score of 24), and a 3.0 GPA or higher in college

December 5


University Laurels, UNC Asheville, CPO #1320, One University Heights, Asheville, NC 28804-8510. Also visit

online http://www.unca.edu

More Information Greensboro College, 815 W. Market St., Greensboro, NC

27401, telephone (800) 346-8226. Visit online http://www.gborocollege.edu


27401 (800)346-8226. Visit online http://www.gborocollege.edu


27401, telephone (800)346-8226. Visit online http://www.gborocollege.edu

More Information Hispanic Scholarship Fund General $1,000 to $2,500 Open to community college, 4-

year college, and graduate students of Hispanic heritage. Applications are evaluated on academic achievement, letter of recommendation, personal statement, and financial need.

December 15 Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) at telephone (877) 473-4636 or (415) 808-2376.

Livingstone College, 701 W. Monroe St., Salisbury, NC 28144-5213, telephone (704) 797-1034, fax (704) 797-1061.

Also visit online http://www.livingstone.edu

More Information Harold L. Fleming, Center for Teaching Excellence,

Livingstone College, 701 W. Monroe Street, Salisbury, NC 28144-5213, telephone (704) 797-1034, fax (704) 797-1061.

Also visit online http://www.livingstone.edu

More Information Queens University of Charlotte, Office of Admissions, 1900

Selwyn Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28274 (704) 337-2212 or School Counselor. Also visit website

http://www.queens.eduMore Information

UNC-Asheville University Laurels Academic/Merit

Scholarship

General Varies

Greensboro College - Honors Scholarship

General Up to full tuition Must attend Greensboro College. All applicants are

considered for scholarships.

Up to 1/2 tuition Must attend Greensboro College

Three of the following: Top 10% of the class, 3.5 GPA,

SAT 1250+, ACT 28+, challenging senior curriculum,

must also submit an application, write an essay,

interview

December 8

December 15

$5,000 to full tuition Varies according to scholarship; from 3.0 GPA

with 1000 SAT/22 ACT to 3.8 GPA with 1250 SAT/27 ACT.

December 15

Greensboro College Trustee Scholarship

General Up to 3/4 tuition paid Must attend Greensboro College

December 15

Greensboro College Dean's Scholarship

General

Full tuition US citizen, resident of Mecklenburg County,

applying to Queens University of Charlotte as a first time

freshman who will be living on

December 15

Livingstone College - Teacher Education Scholarships

Teacher Education Varies African-American who desires to enter teaching profession, wants to attend Livingstone

College, application, transcripts, SAT/ACT scores, 3

references, photo,

December 15

Livingstone College - Merit, Honor, Trustee, Presidential

Scholarships

General

December 15 Queens University of Charlotte - Mecklenburg Scholarships

General


Queens University of Charlotte, Office of Admissions, 1900 Selwyn Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28274 (704) 337-2212 or

School Counselor. Also visit website http://www.queens.edu

More Information School Counselor or Washington & Lee University, Letcher

Avenue, Lexington, VA, 24450, telephone (540) 463-8710. Also visit online http://www.wlu.edu

More Information School Counselor or Washington & Lee University, Letcher

Avenue, Lexington, VA, 24450, telephone (540) 463-8710. Also visit online http://www.wlu.edu

More Information American Legion National

High School Oratorical Contest

General $250 to $18,000 Open to US citizens or lawful residents under 20 years old and enrolled in high school.

Must prepare an oration about some aspect of the Constitution

of the United States with emphasis on the duties and

obligations of a citizen to our government. Contest levels include school, Legion Post, district, state and national.

December 16 American Legion Post State of NC Headquarters, PO Box 26657 Raleigh, NC 27611-6657 (919) 832-7506

Sign up and find a practice test at www.aaa.com/travelchallenge

More Information Call (800)848-1003 or visit online www.cabrini.edu

More Information Admissions Office, Clemson University, 105 Sikes Hall Box

345124, Clemson, SC 29634 (864)656-2287 or www.clemson.eduMore Information

Visit website www.ncld.org/awards/index.cfm or contact Anne Ford Scholarship, National Center for Learning

Disabilities, Inc., 381 Park Avenue South, Suite 1401, New More Information

School Counselor or ASU Office of Admissions, telephone (828) 262-2120 or www.scholarships.appstate.edu

More Information

$10,000 The National Center for Learning Disabilities - Anne

Ford Scholarship

General

Full tuition, room & board, and a stipend for books and

supplies

Selection based on secondary school record, testing results,

applicant's record of achievement and leadership in

Queens University of Charlotte Presidential Scholarship

General Full tuition Admission to Queens University of Charlotte, academics, leadership,

endorsement

December 15

$500 - $25,000 Compete in an online, 40-question, multiple-choice quiz

December 15

Washington and Lee University - Earl Jones &

Edwin Morris Merit Scholarship

General Up to full tuition Selection based on outstanding academic record, contribution

to community, essay

December 15

Washington & Lee University - George Washington Honor Scholarship Competition.

General

Full tuition High academic achievement. Must apply for admission to Clemson University no later

than December 31 to be

December 31

Cabrini College Alumni Recognition Scholarship

General Full tuition Top 10% of class; minimum SAT 1200; 3 essays; personal

December 31

American Automobile Association (AAA) Travel

High School Challenge

General

December 31

Open to high school seniors who have an identified

learning disability (candidates with ADD/ADHD also must

December 31

Appalachian State University (ASU)

Varies $500 to full tuition Varies according to scholarship; must have

demonstrated ability to do competitive college level work.

December

Clemson National Scholars General


Army ROTC General 80% of tuition, books and expenses

Must have GPA at least 2.5. SAT scores and other activities considered. 2-year, 3-year, and 4-year scholarships available.

December Call 1-800-USA-ROTC or see your school counselor

Marcus A. Healey, AXA Advisors L.L.C., 10840 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy., Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28277,

telephone (704)540-2927More Information

School Counselor or Boston University at (617) 353-2300

More Information Visit website or telephone (305) 378-3000 or email

[email protected] or write The Scholarship Foundation, The Burger King Scholars Foundation Award, PO Box 2550,

Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. Visit website www.burgerking.com, click on "Company", then "Community", then "Burger

King/McLamore Foundation"

More Information For details call (800) 334-8448 and they will direct your

call.More Information

James Edward Oglethorpe Scholarship Committee, 4484 Peachtree Rd., NE, Atlanta, GA 30319. Telephone (800) 428-

4484 or visit online http://www.oglethorpe.edu

More Information University of Virginia Holland

Minority ScholarshipsGeneral $10,000 Must be African American,

SAT 1300, 3.5 GPA, Top 10% of the class

December Office of Admissions, Charlottesville, VA 22906, telephone (804) 982-3200 or School Counselor

University Scholars Program - Auburn University

General $34,624 Must be academically talented, SAT 1220 or ACT 27, 3.0 GPA

December University Scholars Program, Auburn University, AL 36849

Vanderbilt University Ingram Scholarships

Community Service Full tuition and project stipends

Transcripts, essays, recommendations, exceptional

commitment to community service, academic merit

December Ingram Scholarship Program, Box 44 Peabody, 230 Appleton Place, Nashville, TN 37203, telephone (615) 322-

8586

www.ecu.edu or (252)328-6640More Information

School counselor or Gardner-Webb College, Boiling Springs, NC 28017, telephone (800) 253-6472, or visit online

http://www.gardner-webb.eduMore Information

December

Boston University - Trustee Scholarship

General Full tuition Must have SAT of 1400, GPA of 4.0, proof of community activities, essay. Must be

December

AXA Achievement Community Scholarships

General $2,000 - $10,000 Must show ambition and drive; determination to set and

achieve goals. Must demonstrate respect for self,

December

Elon University ROTC Full tuition for 4 years, room and board, books, $100 per

month personal stipend

Must participate in ROTC December

Burger King Scholars Program

General $1,000 Be a deserving student needing funds for college expenses, 2.5 GPA, work part-time at least

15 hours per week for 40 weeks per year, recommendations from school and employer, demonstrated community service or extracurricular

December

East Carolina Academic Merit Scholarship Program

General Up to $40,000 3.5 unweigthed GPA, 1300+ SAT scores, top 5% of senior

January 1

Oglethorpe University - Oglethorpe Scholars

General $4,000 - 11,000 Superior academic abilities

January 1 Gardner-Webb University Fellows Scholarship

General 80% tuition Must be nominated by school counselor. Interview if

selected.


GFWC Junior Woman's Club of Charlotte - Sallie Southall

Cotton Scholarship

General $750 - $1,500; one time (state level winner will receive an

additional $22,000)

Open to students who are qualified US citizens in the top 25% of their class. Must plan

to attend one of our state-supported universities. Submit typed application, transcript, recent photograph, completed FAFSA form, 2 typed letters of

recommendation, personal letter, and SAT scores.

January 1, 2007 First contact your school scholarship coordinator for information and application materials. Or contact Amy Healy, 515 Fourth Baxter Crossing, Fort Mill, SC 29708;

email [email protected]

Arts Scholars, Hobart and Smith College, Geneva, NY, 14456-3397, phone (315) 781-3315 or (800) 852-2256 or (800) 245-0100. Also visit online http://www.hws.edu

More Information Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Johns Hopkins

University, 140 Garland Hall/3400 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21218-2683; phone (410)516-8171. Or visit

online http://www.jhu.eduMore Information

Office of Admissions, Johns Hopkins University, 140 Garland Hall, 3400 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21218-

2683; phone (410)516-8171. Or visit online http://www.jhu.eduMore Information

Brochures and program enrollment forms are available at Target stores and from the Target Foundation's web site http://www.target.com/startsomething. Or write to Start Something, 3701 Wayzata Blvd., MS 2BF, Minneapolis,

MN 55416.

More Information Office of Admissions, 2305 West End Avenue, Nashville,

TN 37203, (615) 322-2561 or School Counselor

More Information Office of Financial Aid, Box 7246 Reynolda Station, Winston-Salem, NC 27109, telephone (336) 758-5176

More Information Davidson College Admissons, (704)894-2232 or

www.davidson.eduMore Information

School Counselor or Davidson College www.davidson.edu

Hobart and William Smith College

Fine Arts $3,000 - $14,000 Exceptional talent in fine or performing arts

January 1

January 1

Johns Hopkins University Hodson Scholarship

General $23,000 All freshman applicants to School of Arts & Sciences or

School of Engineering are automatically considered.

Must have academic

January 1

Johns Hopkins University - Charles R. Westgate

Scholarships

Engineering Full tuition and a stipend towards living expenses

Apply for Freshman admission to the School of Engineering at Johns Hopkins University to be automatically considered. Present an outstanding high

January 1

Vanderbilt University Honors Scholarships

General Up to full tuition Academic merit, top 1% of class, 1500 SAT or 34 ACT

January 1

Target/Tiger Woods Foundation "Start Something"

Scholarships

Scholarships can be used for a variety of purposes that help

young people realize their dreams, including tuition for

summer camp or music lessons, travel expenses, or

sports equipment, etc.

Up to $5,000 Be a young person between the ages of 8-17 years of age,

complete a specific number of character-building activities, help expand the program in

the community.

January 1

Davidson College - Belk Scholarship

General Unspecified High academics and above average test scores, exceptional

promise in academics,

January

Wake Forest University Joseph Gordon Scholarships for Black

Students

General Full tuition and partial tuition Academics, extracurricular achievements beyond the local

level

January Davidson College Thompson S. and Sarah S. Baker

General Full tuition and 2 summer stipends

Leadership, extraordinary academic ability, service,


More Information Duke University, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 919-

684-3214. Visit website http://www.duke.edu

More Information Office of College Advancement, Trench Hill,

Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, telephone (540) 654-1024. Visit online http://www.mwc.edu

More Information Office of Admissions, UNCC, 9201 University City Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28223 (704) 547-2213 or School Counselor.

Also visit online http://www.uncc.edu

More Information Financial Aid Office at the United Methodist related college

to which student is applying or Council for Higher Education in Greensboro (336)-230-2372. Also visit online

http://www.gbhem.orgMore Information

Office of Admissions, UNC Greensboro, 1000 Spring Garden Street, Greensboro, NC 27413, (336) 334-5702 or

School Counselor. Visit http://www.uncg.eduMore Information

Financial Aid Office, 1000 Spring Garden St., Greensboro, NC, 27413, telephone (336) 334-5243, or School Counselor.

Visit http://www.uncg.eduMore Information

Financial Aid Office, 1000 Spring Garden St., Greensboro, NC, 27413, telephone (336) 334-5243 or School Counselor.

Visit online http://www.uncg.edu/fin

More Information Charlotte-Mecklenburg

Association of Educational Office Professionals - Vickie

McKinney Memorial Scholarship

Business Up to $1,000 Must be a US citizen. Must be a senior who majors in

business (preferably business education).

January 10 Gail Johnson at Ranson Middle School, telephone (980) 343-6800

Admissions Office, Elon, NC 27244 (800) 334-8448 or School Counselor

More Information Office of Admissions, Presbyterian College Clinton, SC

29325, telephone (800) 476-7272 or visit website http://www.presby.edu or contact the music department

(864) 833-8470More Information

Duke University - Benjamin N. Duke Leadership Awards

General Full tuition plus summer enrichment

Open to NC and SC students who have demonstrated outstanding academic

qualifications and leadership

January 2 maturity.

January

UNC-Charlotte Merit Scholarships

General $1,000 - $10,000 3.85 unweighted GPA, upper 10% of the class, SAT 1175, leadership, service to school and community, interview. Must be accepted to attend

January

Mary Washington College Alumni Scholarship

General $500 to full in-state tuition Academic achievement

January 2006

UNC-Greensboro - Scholastic Achievement Awards for Black

Students

General $1,500 3.0 GPA, strong academic record and leadership

potential, 500 word essay.

January 6

United Methodist Student Loan and Scholarship

Programs

Theology and higher Education

Varies Open to members of United Methodist Church; US citizen,

2.5 GPA

January 6

UNC-Greensboro Merit Awards Program

General $2,500-15,000 Superior scholastic and personal achievement, SAT

1200 (ACT 27), GPA 3.5, must be admitted to UNC-

Greensboro

January 6

UNC-Greensboro Katherine Smith Reynolds Scholarship

General $6,000 plus stipends ($1,250-$2,500) for community service,

internship, study abroad

Superior scholastic and personal achievement, SAT

1200 (ACT 26), GPA 3.5, must be admitted to UNC-

January 10

Presbyterian College Music $2,000 to full tuition Music major or member of music performance group.

Must audition.

January 10

Elon University Engineering $3,000 Varies


School Counselor or online at http://www.elks.org or write: MVS Competition, Elks National Foundation, 2750 N.

Lakeview Ave., Chicago, IL 60614-1889More Information

National Honor Society (NHS) Scholarship

General $1,000 Two seniors will be nominated by school. Must be a senior

NHS member in good standing.

January 13 See your school scholarship coordinator

School Counselor or Champlain College, 163 South Willard Street, Box 670, Burlington, VT 05402, (802) 860-2727 or

(800)570-5858More Information

Susan Oakes, Scholarship Counselor, (843) 953-4953, Office of Admissions, 66 George Street Charleston, SC

29424 ,(843) 953-5670 or School Counselor. Visit www.cofc.edu

More Information Davidson Financial Aid Office (800) 768-0380 or 892-2036

or School CounselorMore Information

Education is Freedom, 2711 North Haskell Ave., Dallas, TX 75204, (866)EIF-EDUCATE, www.educationisfreedom.org

More Information Elmira College (607) 735-1724 or (800) 935-6472. Or visit

online http://www.elmira.eduMore Information

Elmira College (607) 735-1724 or (800) 935-6472. Or visit online http://www.elmira.edu

More Information Elmira College (607) 735-1724 or (800) 935-6472. Or visit


Elmira College (607) 735-1724 or (800) 935-6472. Or visit online http://www.elmira.edu

More Information Elmira College (607) 735-1724 or (800) 935-6472 or visit


Admissions Office Elon, NC 27244 (800) 334-8448 or School Counselor

More Information Arts Scholars, Hobart and Smith College, Geneva, NY 14456-3397, phone (315) 781-3315 or (800) 852-2256 or

(800) 245-0100. Or visit online http://www.hws.edu

More Information

January 13

Champlain College Success Scholarship

General $3,000 Must enroll at Champlain to be automatically considered. Selection based on academic

achievement, community

January 15 2006

Elk's National Foundation "Most Valuable Student"

Award

General $1,000 - $15,000 Must be a high school senior, US citizen. Selection based on

scholarship, leadership, financial need.

January 15

Davidson College Romare Bearden Scholarship

Studio Art $10,000 African-American with exceptional promise as studio

artist, demonstrated need,

January 15

College of Charleston - Merit Scholarships

General Varies Submit applications by January 15. Must be US

citizen, top 5% of the class, at least 1300 SAT or 29 ACT,

strong academic record.

January 15

Elmira College Founder Scholarships

Creative Arts, Economics/Business,

Humanities, Social Sciences,

$7,000 SAT of at least 1000, ACT at least 22, academic merit (GPA, class rank, and test scores). All

January 15

Education is Freedom General $2,000 Open to students who have been a US resident for 1 year. Must have at least 3.0 GPA, financial need, community

January 15

Elmira College Mark Twain Scholarships

General $12,000 SAT at least 1100, ACT at least 24, academic merit (GPA, class

rank, and test scores).

January 15

Elmira College Iris Leadership Award

General $4,000 Must have outstanding high school activity (not including

athletics) and leadership

January 15

Elmira College Valedictorian and Salutatorian Scholarships

General Full tuition for valedictorians, 75% tuition for salutatorians

High school valedictorians or salutatorians.

January 15

Elmira College Presidential Scholarships

General $10,000 Selection based on GPA, class rank, and test scores

January 15

Hobart and William Smith College Trustee Scholarships

for Academic Excellence

General $19,000 Must meet one of the following: SAT 1250 or ACT

28 or top 10% of class or have a cumulative average of 90 or

equivalent on a 4.0 scale.

January 15

Elon University - Presidential General $1,000 - $3,750 Academic achievement and SAT/ACT scores.


Visit online www.microsoft.com/college/scholarshipsMore Information

Jane Howe, Executive Director, Pulp and Paper Foundation, Inc., NCSU College of Natural Resources, Box

8005, Raleigh, NC 27695-8005, telephone (919) 515-5661. Visit website http://www.ncsu.edu

More Information

Call (800) 845-4955 or visit website http://www.newberry.edu

More Information (800) 845-4955 or visit website http://www.newberry.edu

More Information (800) 845-4955 or visit website http://www.newberry.edu

More Information Phi Delta Kappa International, PO Box 789, Bloomington,

IN 47402-0789, telephone (812) 339-1156 or visit online http://www.pdkint.org/edfnd

More Information Visit online at http://www.shu.edu/mlk

More Information Music Department, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 - 1632, telephone (518) 580-5320. Or call Office

of Student Aid and Family Finance (518) 580-5750.

More Information

$10,000 Skidmore College Filene Music Scholarship

General, but must be involved in music programs

$1,000 - $5,000 (international) and $500 (local)

Seton Hall - Dr. Martin Luther King

General Full tuition and fees

Phi Delta Kappa Education

Up to $7,500

Newberry College Trustee Scholarship

General Up to $15,000

Newberry College Presidential Scholarship

General

January 15

NC State University College of Natural Resources

Natural Resources $2,000 - 4,000 (for in-state) and $4,050 - 10,000 (for out-of-

state)

Meet admission requirements. Awards are based on merit without regard for financial need. Major factors in the

selection process are SAT/ACT scores, GPA, and class rank.

January 15

Microsoft Scholarship Computer Science/Engineering, Math or

Full tuition for one year Targeted towards female, minority, or disabled students.

Newberry College Founder's Scholarship Program

General Up to $10,000 Top 5% class, 1200 SAT/ACT 26, 3.5 GPA, academic

excellence, extracurricular

January 15

Top 20% of the class, 1100 SAT or 24 ACT, 3.0 GPA

January 15

Top 10% of the class, 1400 SAT or 32 ACT, 3.5 GPA

January 15

Rank in upper 1/3 of class, essay, references, academic

achievement.

January 15

Open to minority students; must show academic

achievement and community service, upholding the values

of Dr. King.

January 15

Musical excellence, must perform in musical

competition. Call Skidmore for repertoire suggestions

January 15


Skidmore College, 815 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, telephone (518) 580-5122. Or call the Office of

More Information USDA/1890 Liaison Office NC A&T State University

Greensboro, NC 27411, telephone (336) 334-7709. Visit online http://www.usda.gov

More Information http://www.gwcf.org

More Information

School Counselor or Washington University Campus, Box 1089, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO, 63130,

telephone (800) 638-0700 or (314) 935-6000. Or visit online http://www.wustl.edu

More Information Office of Admissions, 1 Brookings Drive St. Louis, MO

63130, telephone (314) 935-7192 or 800) 638-0200. Also visit online http://www.wustl.edu

More Information Call (800) 738-5219 or (630) 623-7048 or visit online

http://www.mcdonalds.com for a complete list of participating areas. Or write RMHC National Scholarship

Program, One Kroc Drive, Oak Brook, IL 60523.

More Information High School Poster Contest, The Christophers, 12 East 48th

Street, New York, NY 10017. Visit website http://www.christophers.org

More Information See the personnel manager at your local Wal-Mart store or visit online http://www.walmartfoundation.org or call (800)

530-9925

More Information

$1,000 - $10,000Wal-Mart Foundation Community Scholarships

General

The Christophers Annual Poster contest

General $100 - $1,000

Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) National

Scholarship Program

General

Washington University John B. Ervin Scholarship

General Full tuition and annual stipend of $2,500

$1,000

Skidmore College Porter Scholarships in Mathematics

and Science

General $10,000 Must excel in Science or Mathematics.

January 15

January 15

Washington Crossing Foundation

Government Service $1,500 - $10,000 Open to US citizens who are planning careers in government service.

Applicants must write a one-page essay stating why they

January 15

USDA/1890 National Scholars Program

Agriculture, Food, and Natural resources

Full scholarships 3.0 GPA, 1000+ SAT or 21 ACT, attend one of seventeen historically black land-grant

universities

Washington University in St. Louis - Annika Rodriguez Scholarship for Hispanic

Students

General Full tuition plus $2500 stipend Must be a Hispanic student with academic

accomplishments, contributions and service to

school and community, strong

January 15

Must be African American, US citizen, record of academic excellence, leadership and

community service during high school, recommendation, two

January 15

Must reside in participating area, show academic

performance, financial need, and community involvement.

January 17

Open to students in grades 9-12. Create a 15"x20" poster to

illustrate this year's theme "You Can Make a Difference"

January 20

Open to graduating high school seniors. Selections based on overall record, school and

community service, essay and/or financial need

January


Visit online http://www.NAF.org/alumni/scholarships

More Information National Association of Hispanic Journalists, 193 National

Press Building, Washington, DC 20045-2100, telephone (202) 662-7145. Application form will be made available in

October online at http://www.nahj.org

More Information Norfolk State University, 700 Park Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23504, (757) 823-2511. Visit online http://www.nsu.edu

More Information

Colonial Dames of America Florence Kidder Memorial

Scholarship

General $1,000 to $4,000 Selection based on character of applicant, grades, scholarship need, and merit of individual

essay.

January School Counselor or Helen Penter, 701 Westbury Rd., Charlotte, NC 28211, telephone (704) 367-7251 or email

[email protected]

Office of Admissions Converse College, 580 East Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29302-0006, telephone (800) 766-1125, fax

(864) 596-9225 or School Counselor. Also visit online www.converse.eduMore Information

Converse College, 580 East Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29302-0006 or fax 864/596-9225 or www.converse.edu or

School Counselor

More Information

Converse College Leadership Scholarships

Leadership $5000 to $10,000

Converse College - Justin Milliken Honor Scholarship

Program

General

$1,000 - $5,000National Association of Hispanic Journalists

Scholarships

Print or Broadcast Journalism

$10,000 - $23,310

Citigroup Academy of Finance Program

General/Finance $20,000 and paid internships Open to graduating Academy of Finance seniors who

demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and

leadership.

January 23

Open to Hispanic students pursuing a career in

journalism. Additional qualifications vary by

program.

January 28

Norfolk State University - Dozoretz National Institute for Minorities in Applied Sciences

Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics,

Physics

Full scholarship Bright, talented, and well motivated minority student, 3.2 GPA, at least 1000 SAT

January 31

Must have SAT of 1100 or 24 on ACT, 3.5 GPA, top 10% of class, outstanding academics

and leadership. Must be nominated by counselor.

January

Must demonstrate cademic excellence, including at least 3.0 GPA and at least 1000 SAT. Must be nominated.

Also, leadership experience

January 2006


AASA, P. O. Box 9338, Arlington, VA 22219, telephone (703)875-0708 or visit website

www.discovercard.com/tribute.htm www.aasa.org/discover.htm or email

[email protected] Information

Duke University, Department of Music, PO Box 90665, Durham, NC 27708-0665, 919-660-3300. Visit website

http://www.duke.edu/music



More Information

Duke University, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 919-684-3214. Visit website http://www.duke.edu



More Information

Dupont Challenge - Science Essay Awards Program, General Learning Communications, 900 Skokie Blvd., Suite

200, Northbrook, IL 60062-4028. Also visit website http://www.glcomm.com/dupont/

More Information School counselor or Office of Admissions, East Carolina

University (252) 328-6055 or (252) 328-6640. Or visit www.ecu.edu

More Information

Admissions Office Elon, NC 27244 (800) 334-8448 or School Counselor

$2,500 - $25,000

Duke University - Music Scholarships

Music Varies

Discover Card Tribute Award Program

General Open to juniors enrolled in public or private school. Must

have 2.75 cumulative GPA, plan to continue

education/training in any accredited institution of higher

January

Open to students demonstrating talent and potential in music. Must

submit recording of musical performance and application form for music scholarships.

January

January

Duke University - Trinity Scholarships

General Full tuition, room and board, books, fees, and expenses

Open to NC and SC students who have demonstrated

outstanding academic and personal qualifications. No

January

Duke University - Reginaldo Howard Scholarships

General Full tuition Open to incoming African-American students who have

demonstrated outstanding academic qualifications and

leadership potential. No separate application required;

all applicants for admission

January

Dupont Challenge Science Essay Awards

Science or Technology $50 to $1,500; First place winners are also awarded trip to Space Center with parent

and teachers

Open to students in grades 10-12 (Senior Division) and

grades 7-9 (Junior Division) who attend public or non-public school in the United

January

Duke University - University Scholarships

General Full tuition Open to students who demonstrate interdisciplinary

academic interests and financial need. No separate

application required; all applicants for admission are automatically considered for

merit scholarships.

January

Elon University Honors Fellows

General $2,000 - $6,000 Academic achievement (course selection, grades, class rank

January

East Carolina - Various Scholarships

General $250 - $7,500 Varies


More Information

Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) - Academic

Scholarships

General $5,000 - $18,000 Must file application for admission to FDU to be

automatically considered.

January Office of University Admissions, Fairleigh Dickinson University, 1000 River Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666, telephone

(800)338-8803. Fairleigh Dickinson University

(FDU) - Dean's scholarshipGeneral $19,000 per year; renewable Must file application for

admission; scholarship requires interview. All

freshmen are automatically considered.

January Office of University Admissions, Fairleigh Dickinson University, 1000 River Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666, telephone

(800) 338-8803

Scholarship Applications can be obtained from Johnson & Wales University/The National Student Organization

Office: (800) 342-5598 extension 2345.

More Information King's College Varies $1,000 Open to students with the

highest scores on the scholarship exam. Must attend

King's College. Other scholarships available for

members of FBLA, DECA, or HOSA.

January King's College Admissions Office (704) 372-0266

Visit online http://www.keepkidsfromsmoking.comMore Information

Contact the NC Knight Essay Chairman - Dr. Richard Hanners, 6020 Glendale Chase, Apt. 101, Charlotte, NC

28217. Also visit website http://www.sar.org or email [email protected]

More Information

NC A&T State University Alumni Association

Scholarship

General Unspecified Must attend A&T, 3.0 GPA, 1100 SAT or 24 ACT, 3 letters

of recommendation

January NC A&T, telephone (800) 443-8964

NC A&T USDA/1890 National Scholars Program

Agriculture, Food, or Natural Resources Sciences

Full scholarship 3.0 GPA, 1500 SAT or 21 ACT, US citizen. Must sign

agreement to work for 1 year

January Dr. Richard Robbins, NC A&T University, 1601 E. Market St., Greensboro, NC 27027 (336) 334-7278.

Telephone (800) 214-6683

and SAT or ACT scores and Honors Day competition.

Recipe contest and/or must be a member of a National

Student Organization: ie, DECA, FBLA, JA

January

Lorillard Tobacco Company Youth Smoking Prevention

General $10,000 Open to teens who choose not to smoke. Must excel

January

Johnson & Wales University General $500 to full tuition

January

Shaw University General Varies Students planning to attend January

National Society Sons of the American Revolution - George S. and Stella M. Knight Essay

Contest

Topic of essay shall deal with an event, person, philosophy, or ideal associated with the American Revolution, the

Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the United

States Constitution.

$250 to $3,000 Must be a high school sophomore, junior or senior;

citizen of the United States or a legal alien. Must submit an

essay developed according to specific rules. Essay will be

judged for historical accuracy, clarity of thought, organization

and proven topic, grammar and spelling, documentation.


More Information

School Counselor or Office of Scholarships and Student Aid UNC - Chapel Hill. Visit online http://www.unc.edu

More Information Office of Admissions, UNCC, 9201 University City Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28223 (704) 547-2213 or School Counselor.

Also visit online http://www.uncc.edu

More Information Office of Admissions, Vanderbilt University, 2305 West

End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203-1727, telephone (615) 322-2561. Or email [email protected] or visit online

http://vanderbilt.edu/Admissions

More Information Applications are available in your high school counselor's

office. Note: Applications should NOT be submitted to C.P. Morgan in Indiana

More Information

C.P. Morgan College Scholarship Program

General $2,500

Vanderbilt University Grantland-Rice Scholarship

Sportswriting

UNC-Charlotte CC Cameron Scholarship

Unspecified $7,000 plus $2,750 for study abroad

$10,000

Shaw with 2.5 GPA and above.

UNC-Chapel Hill Academic Merit Awards

General Varies Top of the class, high standardized test scores,

leadership, community service

January

Academic achievement, demonstrated leadership and

service to others

January

Must apply and be accepted to the College of Arts & Sciences.

Must demonstrate superior sportswriting skills and be

interested in sportswriting as a career

January

Open to children of C.P. Morgan homeowners.

Selection is based on prior academic performance,

character, leadership through extra-curricular activities, recommendations and an

February 1


Visit online http://www.erskine.edu/admissions

More Information Call 1-877-690-4677 or visit website http://www.gmsp.org

More Information Greta Waggoner Kistler - NC

ZETA ScholarshipGeneral $700 Available to students attending

the following high schools: North Mecklenburg, East

Mecklenburg, West Mecklenburg, Butler,

Northwest School of the Arts. Must be in top 10% of the

class, 900 SAT, extracurricular activities, attend a 4-year

college

February 1 School Counselor or Anne Bucci (980) 343-6300.

High Point University - Presidential Scholars

General Full tuition or $5,000 per year Selection based upon application for admission.

Must have competitive GPA.

February 1 Admissions office (800) 345-6993 or School Counselor

Visit online http://www.indiana.eduMore Information

Scholarship Applications can be obtained from Johnson & Wales University/The National Student Organization

Office: (800) 342-5598 extension 2345. Or call 1-800-dial-jwu

Full tuition and fees

Gates Millenium Scholars - Bill & Melinda Gates

Foundation

General (for undergraduate students); Mathematics,

Science, Engineering, Education, or Library Science

(for graduate students)

Funds for tuition, fees, books, and living expenses based on

financial need.

Erskine College - Daniel Stinson Bell

General Strong Christian commitment and moral character, community service

February 1

Open to African-Americans, American Indians/Alaska

Natives, Asian Pacific Islander Americans, or Hispanic

Americans. Must be citizens/permanent residents of the USA Must be nominated

February 1

Indiana University - Mathematics and Science

Mathematics and Science $2,500-$8,000 SAT score of 1000 or ACT score of 25; 3.0 GPA; rank in

February 1

February 1 Johnson and Wales University -Chancellor's Scholarship

General $12,500 to full tuition Must have at least 3.0 GPA, rank in top 25% of class and

score a minimum of 500 math and 500 verbal on the SAT and


More Information

School Counselor or Jill Cara, telephone (704) 563-4868 or (719) 540-6255 or visit website http://www.ja.org/programs

More Information Knox College Office of Admissions, Galesburg, Illinois

61401-4999, telephone (800)678-KNOX or email [email protected]. Visit online at http://www.knox.edu

More Information Visit website http://www.nlgja.org or call (732) 565-7269

More Information US Institute of Peace National Peace Essay Contest, 1200

17th Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20026, telephone (202) 429-3854

More Information Ms. Krista Ringler, Senior Assistant Director, Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, Box 7342 - 2015 Harris Hall, Raleigh, NC 27695-7342, telephone (919) 515-3671.

More Information

North Carolina Association of Educational Office

Professionals (NCAEOP)

General $200 to $1200 Scholarships awarded on the basis of academic achievement,

initiative and financial need. Must be a senior applying for a post-high school program

and a US citizen.

February 1 See your school scholarship coordinator

Knox College Academic Scholarships

General $7,500 - $15,000

$5,000 Leroy Aarons Scholarship - National Lesbian and Gay

Journalists Association (NLGJA)

Journalism

Junior Achievement Scholarship - Walt Disney Co.

Business or Fine Arts Full tuition plus $200 cash per year for incidental fees.

Must be or have been active in Junior Achievement's high school program. Must also

have recommendations.

February 1

21 on the ACT.

Rank in top 10% of class, with full consideration to students

who have taken unusually challenging academic courses.

February 1

Open to students planning to major in Journalism. Must be committed to furthering the

mission of the NLGJA.

February 1

February 1

NC State University - Gatling/Gatlin Scholarship

General $9,000 (in-state) $18,000 (out-of-state)

Must have been born with the last name Gatling or Gatlin.

Must be eligible for admission in 4-year program. Must apply for admission by Feb. 1. Must present birth certificate with

February 1

National Peace Essay Contest General $1,000 - $10,000 Open to students in grades 9-12, write essay on "Controlling

the Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons"


State NCAE Office, Attn: NCAE Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Committee, PO Box 27347, Raleigh, NC 27611.

Visit website http://www.ncae.org, telephone (800) 662-7924

More Information RIT Office of Undergraduate Admissions, telephone (585)

475-6631 or email [email protected] Information

RIT Office of Undergraduate Admissions, telephone (585) 475-6631 or email [email protected]


475-6631 or email [email protected]


475-6631 or email [email protected] Information

Visit online at http://www.shu.edu

More Information Visit online at http://www.shu.edu

More Information

Seton Hall - Clare Boothe Luce Scholarship

Teaching or Research; with majors in Biology, Chemistry,

Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics,

Physics, or secondary Physical

Full tuition, fees, room and board and a small stipend

Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) -

Scholarships for Business,

Business, Liberal Arts, or Hospitality Management


Scholarships for Art, Design and Crafts

Art, Design and Crafts $5,000

$5,000

Student must be a senior in high school; exemplifying

character, personality, and scholastic achievement. Submit official transcript with a GPA

average on 5.0 scale, two letters of recommendation.

February 1

Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) - National Merit, National Achievement,

General $12,000 Must be a semifinalist or finalist in any of these three

national scholarship programs.

February 1

North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) - Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship

General $500


Presidential scholarship

General $3,000 - $10,000 SAT 1270/ACT 28 and rank in top 20% of class at the end of

junior year. Or, SAT

February 1

SAT 1170 (ACT 26) and B+ average. Must submit

outstanding art portfolio.

February 1

Demonstrated outstanding leadership, community service,

entrepreneurship, or

February 1

Seton Hall Provost's Scholarship

General Full tuition GPA 3.5 or higher; SAT 1300 or ACT 29 or higher;

Open to females; must be a US citizen with GPA 3.0 or higher,

SAT 1250 or higher, at least 650 math

February 1

February 1


Seton Hall at 1-(800)THE-HALL or visit website http://www.shu.eduMore Information

Call (800) 626-9795, ext. 5932 or email [email protected]

More Information

Fellowship Application, Honors College Office, ADMN 418, Fayetteville, AR 72701

More Information

University of Arkansas Honor College, Office of Academic Scholarships, 518 Old Main, Fayetteville, AR 72701, or visit

online http://www.uark.eduMore Information

Wells College, telephone (800) 952-9355. Also visit online http://www.wells.eduMore Information

Kate Daileader, Assistance League of Charlotte, PO Box 471112, Charlotte, NC 28247-1112, telephone (704)551-6002, email [email protected]. Applications

available online for download.More Information

UNC-Charlotte Art Dept., telephone (704) 547-2473 or Dance/Theatre Dept., telephone (704) 547-2482. Also visit

online http://www.uncc.edu

Full tuition and fees 3.5 GPA and SAT of 1400 or ACT of 32

$12,500 plus out-of-state tuition differential

ACT 32 or SAT 1400 or National Merit semifinalist

with strong academic performance and leadership,

letters of recommendation required.

February 1

The College Board - Young Epidemiology Scholars

Competition

Epidemiology research $1,000 - $50,000 Open to high school juniors and seniors. Students enter

competition online, and upload a written report of their

h j f j d '

February 1

Seton Hall University Regent's Scholarship

General

Full tuition, guaranteed internship, $3,000 stipend

Open to women of excellent academic ability, rank in top 10% of class, 1150+ SAT/28+

ACT scores, nomination

February 1

University of Arkansas Fullbright College Sturgis

Fellowships

Arts and Sciences $12,500 and out-of-state tuition differential

Must exhibit outstanding academic merit. Letters of recommendation required,

SAT 1320, ACT 30, GPA 3.7.

February 1

University of Arkansas - Bodenhamer Fellowship

General

Up to $2,000 Open to US citizens, must be admitted as a Fine Arts major

and complete a scholarship

February 1

Assistance League of Charlotte General; must attend a college/university within the

UNC System

$8,000 for freshman year; number of scholarships

available varies (last year scholarships totaled $15,750)

Open to graduating seniors in Charlotte Mecklenburg, with weighted GPA at least 3.4 and

SAT at least 1000. Demonstrate community involvement, including

leadership roles, and financial need.

February

Wells College - Henry Wells Scholarship

General

February UNC-Charlotte Dance, Theatre, and Fine Arts

Departments

Art, Dance, or Theatre


More Information

Office of Admissions (800) 822-2186 or School Counselor. Also visit online http://www.uncp.edu

More Information

Dr. Kinzer, Dept. of History or Dr. Sheridan, Dept. of Political Science 601 S. College Road Wilmington, NC

28403 or School Counselor. Also visit online http://www.uncw.edu

More Information

Telephone (800) 700-1662 or visit online http://www.urich.eduMore Information

Visit www.ncsu.eduMore Information

For more information, call 703-854-5890 or e-mail [email protected]

More Information See your high school scholarship coordinator for

information and application or call Chris Chalk at (866)731-4622 or email [email protected]

More Information

$2,500 USA Today - All-USA High School Academic Team

General

application by the deadline. Audition/portfolio review also

required.

$2,000 3.0 GPA, variable standards on SAT or ACT, academic promise, interest in history,

financial need, participation in community affairs.

UNC-Pembroke Chancellor's Scholars Program

General Unspecified Academic record, recommendation, top 10% of

the class

February

Varies Varies

February

University of Richmond Merit Scholarship

Varies Up to full tuition Academic excellence, significant extracurricular interests, creativity, and

individualism.

February

UNC-Wilmington James E.L. Wade Scholarships

History/Political Science

February 4

Students should excel in academics and leadership roles

both in and out of school.

February

Charlotte Metro Area Relocation Council (CMARC)

General $1,000; one time Open to current high school seniors who relocated into the

Charlotte area at any time between grades 9-12. Must

have relocated from at least 50 il d h d

February 12, 2007

NC State University College of Education

Education


Judy Hoff, PFLAG National Scholarships Program, 1726 M Street, #400, Washington, DC 20036 or go online to

http://www.pflag.orgMore Information

School Counselor or Cargill (888) 476-9332. Or write Cargill Public Affairs, PO Box 5625, MS 25, Minneapolis,

MN 55410-5625. Visit online www.cargill.com

More Information

Scholarship Counselor, Office of Admissions, Wooster, OH 44691, (800) 877-9905 or School Counselor. Visit online

www.wooster.eduMore Information

Crowder Scholarship General Up to $1,000 Students whose parents have been employed for at least 3

years with construction companies in Mecklenburg

County that are members of Carolinas Association of

General Contractors. Must have at least 2.0 GPA

February 15 Foundation for the Carolinas, 217 S. Tryon, Charlotte, NC 28202, (704) 973-4500

NC Prospective Teacher Scholarship Loan

Teaching $2,500 per academic year (four year school); $900 per

academic year (community colleges or technical schools)

NC resident, graduating senior, recommendations,

essay, academic achievement. Minimum unweighted GPA of

3.0, SAT 900. Must attend college in NC.

February 15 School Counselor or Division of Human Resources Management, State Board of Education, NCDPI,

Education Bldg., 301 N. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27601-2825

NC State at (919)515-2434 or email [email protected]

More Information

NC State University Chancellor's Leadership

Award

Leadership Based on need as determined by the FAFSA

February 14

Cargill Community Scholarship Program

Unknown $1,000 Senior planning to attend 2-year or 4-year college or

vocational technical school, US citizen, not a dependent of Cargill employee. Selection

based on academic achievement and

extracurricular activities. At time of application, must live within 50 miles of a Cargill

February 15

Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays

(PFLAG) National Scholarship Program

General $1,000 - $2,500 Two levels of scholarships are available. Applicants must

clearly demonstrate how they qualify for the particular

College of Wooster Scholarships

General Varies Must exhibit outstanding leadership and academic

merit.

February 15

Leadership, financial need, and overall academic success while overcoming social and

i h ll

February 15


School Counselor or Virginia Military Institute, 309 Letcher Avenue, Lexington, VA, 24450, telephone (800) 767-

4207 or (540) 464-7211. Also visit online More Information

Foundation of the Carolinas, 1043 E. Morehead Street, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28204, telephone (704) 376-9541.

Also visit online http://www.fftc.org

More Information Beta Omicron Sigma Chapter, Sigma Gamma Rho

Sorority, Inc., Hopie Perry-Lavenia Young Scholarship, PO Box 33421, Charlotte, NC 28215 or email


Telephone (800)582-8750

More Information American Meteorological Society, Attn: Scholarship

Program, 45 Beacon St., Boston, MA 02108-3693, telephone (617) 227-2426 ext. 246. Also visit www.ametsoc.org and

More Information Visit www.bobbyphillsfund.com or call (704)333-2013

More Information Office of Admissions 66 George Street Charleston, SC 29424 (843) 953-5670 or School Counselor. Visit online

www.cofc.eduMore Information

School Counselor or local DAR representative, or visit online www.dar.org

More Information

$500 DAR Scholarships for Nursing Nursing

$5,000

College of Charleston Fine Arts, Theatre Arts $300 to $1,000

Bobby Phills Scholarship Fund General

Varies

American Meteorological Society

Science $3,000

North Carolina Restaurant Association Hospitality

Educational Foundation

Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management or Tourism

Unspecified

Beta Omicron Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho

Sorority, Inc - Hopie Perry-Louvenia Young Scholarship

General $500

Wikoff (Fred C. Wikoff, Jr.) Scholarship

General; college and vocational scholarships

available

Virginia Military Institute Scholarship

General Full and partial scholarships 1350+ SAT or 30+ ACT; 3.7 or higher GPA; top 5% of class,

leadership, citizenship; application to university by

February 15

Open to children of employees of Wikoff Color Corp. and its subsidiaries with at least 2.5

GPA

February 15

Open to high school senior females planning to pursue

post-secondary education at a 4-year college/university.

Submit completed application

February 20

Seniors who plan to enroll or students already enrolled in a

full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two

or four-year college or

February 28

Requirements vary depending on scholarship; some of the

scholarships specifically target minority students. All

February

Must currently attend school in the greater Charlotte

Metropolitan area, must hold a GPA of 3.0 or higher, submit entry form, 500 word essay, current copy of high school

transcript, SAT/ACT scores, two letters of reference, financial need. Must be

accepted or enrolled in an accredited institution of higher

learning. Winners must also hold a 3.0 GPA throughout the

duration of the scholarship

February

Submit supporting material including audition or portfolio

February

Desire to attend or already attending an accredited school

of nursing, financial need, letter from local DAR chapter

February


School Counselor or visit www.dar.org

More Information School counselor or visit www.dar.org

More Information E. R. and Lillian B. Dimmette

Scholarship FundGeneral average $2,000 annually Demonstrated financial need

and ability to succeed in college, unweighted GPA 3.0 to 3.5, combined SAT score less

than 1100, involvement in school and community

activities. Preference given to students whose parents do not

have a college degree. One nominee per high school.

February School Counselor or Karen Thomas (980) 343-2636

Richard R. Hallin, Dean of Admissions, Eckerd College, PO Box 12560, St. Petersburg, FL 33733, (813) 864-8331 or

(800) 456-9009.

More Information Future Teachers of America

(FTA)/NCAEEducation $500 - $1,000 GPA OF 3.0, three letters of

recommendation, desire to major in education.

February FTA advisor

Garinger Junior Achievement/Joe Francoman

Scholarship

General $5,000 Senior who participated in the Applied Economics program or the Junior Achievement

Program within the past two years and plans to attend

college.

February School Counselor at Garinger High School (704) 343-6450

Visit the Guardian Life Insurance web site http://www.glic.com and then click on "Women's Channel"

and then "Girls Going Places College Scholarship". Also check out www.girlsgoingplaces.com

More Information

Eckerd College - Various Scholarships

General $1,500 to full tuition

Guardian Life Insurance Company of America "Girls

Going Places" College Scholarship Program

Entrepreneurship or Finance $1,000 - $10,000

Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) - Lillian and

Arthur Dunn scholarship

General $2,000 Must be a child of DAR member with academic

achievement, community service, transcript, letters of recommendation, letter from

chapter.

February

Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)

History $1,000 - $2,000 Graduating senior who plans to major in American History.

February

Varies by scholarship February

Open to girls aged 12-18 who demonstrate entrepreneurship and/or financial acumen; have taken steps towards financial independence; have made a difference in their school, community, or in other

February


Greg Whitacre (800) 999-1030, Scholarship Program, The Horace Mann Companies, P. O. Box 20490, Springfield, IL

62708, or visit http://www.horacemann.com or school counselor

More Information School Counselor or NCSEAA, PO Box 13663, Research

Triangle Park, NC 27709-3663. Visit online http://www.ncseaa.edu.cfnc.org

More Information NCCU Biology Department, PO Box 19646, Durham, NC

27707 or School Counselor. Visit website http://www.nccu.eduMore Information

NC Nurse Scholars Program Nursing $3,000/year for 2-year program or $5,000/year for 4-

year program. These are considered loans which are to

be repaid by cash, or by practicing nursing in NC one

year for every year of the loan

Must be a US citizen and resident of North Carolina,

minimum GPA 3.0, top 10% of class, demonstrated leadership

February NC Foundation for Nursing, PO Box 51421, Raleigh, NC 27609 or School Counselor or Nurse Education program in

NC

Office of Admissions NCSU, P.O. Box 7342, Raleigh, NC, 27695 or School Counselor

More Information

College of Textiles NCSU, PO Box 8301, Raleigh, NC 27695 or School Counselor. Or visit online http://www.ncsu.edu

More Information

School Counselor or call (919) 515-2231. Visit website http://www.ncsu.eduMore Information

$1,000 - $10,000

Jagannathan Scholarship (NC State EAA)

General Up to $3,500

Horace Mann Scholarships General Students must be college-bound high school seniors

whose parent or legal guardian is a U.S. public or private

school or college employee;

February

Must be a NC resident; special consideration given to students whose parents are employees of TIEPET, Universal Fibers or related companies. Must

attend a UNC system university, have 3.5 GPA

(unweighted), financial need, nominated b high school

February

Open to rising college sophomores, juniors, and

seniors interested in pursuing a career in the plastics

February 1

NC State University - Department of Parks,

Recreation, and Tourism

Parks, Recreation, and Tourism at NC State

$2,000 Admission to the Department of Parks, Recreation, and

Tourism at NC State

February

Up to $4,000NC Central University - Richard Goolsby Scholarship

Engineering

February

NC State University College of Education and Psychology

Education or Psychology $700 to $3,900 Overall school record February

NC State University - Eli Whitney Scholars Program

Double major in textile apparel management and international

multi-disciplinary studies at NC State University

$1,000 per semester; $1,000 for round trip ticket to complete

overseas internship

2.5 GPA - Must attend NCSU


Linda T. Holley, Associate Head English Department, P.O. Box 8105, NC State University, Raleigh, NC 27695 or

School CounselorMore Information

Contact New Horizons Scholars Program, 1612 Bridge St., New Cumberland, PA 17070-1122 or telephone

(866)3HORIZON. You might also contact a hepatitis-C treating physician's office.

More Information

Ohio Wesleyan University or visit online http://www.owu.eduMore Information

Email [email protected] or visit http://www.osia.org or write OSIA, 219 E St. NE, Washington, DC 20002;

phone (202)547-5106More Information

School Counselor or Becky Jenkins, Ortho Carolina, 1001 Blythe Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203, telephone (704) 373-

0544

More Information School Counselor or Regis University, 3333 Regis Blvd.,

Denver, CO, 80221 (303) 458-4900. Also visit website http://www.regis.eduMore Information

Coordinator of Multicultural Recruitment, Office of Admissions, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY 13617,

(800) 285-1856 or visit website http://www.stlawu.edu

More Information

February

New Horizons Scholars Program

General $2,500 Open to Hispanic and African-American students who have hepatitis-C or are dependents of a person with the disease. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA while under scholarship.

February

NC State University Mary M. Penney Scholarship

English $2,000 Scholarly achievement in high school, demonstration of financial need, 3 letters of recommendation, writing

February

One Stop Italian America (OSIA)

International affairs or Italian history and culture

$4,000 to $25,000 Open to US citizens of Italian descent. Selection based on

academic achievement, SAT/ACT, transcript, letter of

February

Ohio Wesleyan University - Academic and Merit

Scholarships

General Up to full tuition Varies; apply for admission before February 15 to be automatically considered.

Graduating senior with experience in sports medicine

and athletic training

February

Regis University Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics

Full tuition Competitive examination taken at Regis University in

February

February

$2,000 Ortho Carolina Student Athletic Trainer Scholarship

Sports Medicine

February 15 St. Lawrence University Presidential Diversity Scholars

Program

General $15,000 per year Open to minority students with academic achievement,

leadership and service to community. Complete

application for admission, and 200-500 word essay (check

website for topic).


The American Physical Society, One Physics Ellipse, College Park, MD 20740, telephone (301) 209-3232. Visit

online at http://www.aps.org/educMore Information

Office of Academic Scholarships, University of Arkansas, 114/135 Silas H. Hunt Hall, Fayetteville, AR 72701. Also

visit online http://www.uark.edu/scholarships

More Information

Visit online http://www.evansville.edu, click on "Financial Aid"

More Information Director of Alumni Programs, University of Tennesee, 600

Andy Holt Tower, Knoxville, TN 37996-0160, (865) 974-3011. Also visit online http://www.utk.edu

More Information

Wesleyan University or visit website http://www.wesleyan.edu

More Information

Admissions Office, WCU, Cullowhee, NC 28723-9024

The American Physical Society Physics $2,000 - $3,000 Open to minority high school students and undergraduates who plan to study physics in

college

February

February

University of Evansville - Trustee Scholarship

General 50% - 100% Tuition Open to high school seniors who rank first in their class; visit campus before Dec. 1

February

University of Arkansas - General Scholarships

General Varies Must apply for admission to the university. GPA,

SAT/ACT, leadership will be considered.

February

Wesleyan University Wesleyan Challenge

Community Service Varies up to $3,000 Academic record, leadership proposal for community

service project.

February

University of Tennessee Alumni Achievement

Scholarship

General $1,500 Minimum 3.0 GPA and 24 ACT, show financial need.

February Western Carolina University - Merit Scholarships

General Up to full tuition Top 10-15% of graduating class, GPA 3.5, SAT 1100. All


More Information Visit website http://www.chemistry.org/scholars, click on

the link for "Educators and Students". Then click on "ACS Scholars Program". Telephone (800) 227-5558, ext. 6250.

Or email [email protected] Information

Charlotte Women's Bowling Association and the Charlotte

Bowling Association

General $1,750 Any senior student in a CWBA/CBA jurisdictional

high school who is a member in good standing of the junior bowling association OR whose parent(s) are members in good

standing of CWBA/CBA.

March 1 George Pappas, fax (704) 525-9937

Elizabethtown College (717) 361-1400 or visit online http://www.etown.edu

More Information Elizabethtown College (717) 361-1400 or visit online

http://www.etown.edu

More Information Elizabethtown College (717) 361-1400 or visit online

http://www.etown.eduMore Information

Call Press Club (202) 662-7532 or visit online http://www.press.org for directions on completing

applications.

More Information Visit online http://www.erskine.edu/admissions

More Information

$17,000 Erskine College - Ambrose M. and Ida E. Wylie Scholarship

General

$10,000 - $12,000

Ellen Masin Persina National Press Club Scholarship

Journalism $20,000 ($5,000 stipend over 4 years)

Elizabethtown College Provost Scholarships

General

$5,000 - $7,500

Elizabethtown College Presidential Scholarships

General $13,500

Elizabethtown College - Endowed Scholarships

General

American Chemical Society Scholars Program

Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Chemical Engineering

Up to $3,000 Open to minority students. Must be US citizens or

permanent residents, high achievers in chemistry or

science, with demonstrated financial need.

March 1 admitted applicants are

Must have taken challenging curriculum in high school, excellent academic record,

March 1

Must rank in top 2% of class. Must have taken challenging curriculum. Must have SAT 1300+ (ACT 29), citizenship, extracurricular achievement.

March 1

Must rank in top 10% of class. Must have taken challenging curriculum. Must have SAT

March 1

Must be a minority student, high school senior, who will

enter college during the upcoming year, plans to

pursue a career in journalism, GPA 2.75.

March 1

First priority will be given to minority students. Must have

high school GPA of at least 3.0, SAT 1050, demonstate the

potential for academic

March 1


Applications are available from local Junior Achievement offices or by writing Kettering University Admissions

Office, 1700 West Third Avenue, Flint, MI 48504 (800) 955-4464 ext. 7859. Visit online http://www.ja.org

More Information Visit website www.mcsf.org

More Information Applications are available on the NAMTA website at

http://www.namta.org (click on the Scholarship link) or contact the NAMTA office at (704)892-6244 or email

[email protected]

More Information Contact Scott Leslie, UNA-USA National Office, telephone

(212) 907-1326

More Information Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship Award Center, telephone (800)

292-7373 or vist website http://www.epilepsy-More Information

Call PGSF at (412) 259-1740 or toll free at (800) 910-4283, More Information

SBAA, Attn: Scholarship Committee, 4590 MacArthur Boulevard, NW, Suite 250, Washington, DC 20007-4226,

telephone 202-944-3285More Information

http://www.unc.edu/carolinacovenant

More Information UNC Pembroke, telephone (800) 635-0120

More Information School Counselor or UNC Pembroke at (910) 521-6211.

Also visit online http://www.uncp.eduMore Information

UnspecifiedUNC-Pembroke - Merit Scholarship Program

General

100% of financial need, debt-free

UNC-Pembroke General $4,000

UNC-Chapel Hill - Carolina Covenant Program

General

Varies

Spina Bifida Association of America Scholarship Fund

General $2,000 - $20,000

Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation

Graphic communications, printing technology, printing

t bli hi

$750 - $2500

Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship Award

General $3,000

National High School Essay Contest

Foreign Policy

$500 to $10,000

National Art Materials Trade Association (NAMTA)

scholarship

Art, Art Education, or General $1,500 available to employees or relatives of employees of NAMTA members for any

field of study; $2,500 available to students majoring in an art related field (not necessary to be an employee or relative of

Marine Corps Scholarship General

Kettering University General $5,000 and supplemental co-op work during the five-year

program provides an average yearly income of $10,000.

High school senior. Must submit an essay on current

business problems, and recommendation.

March 1

Son or daughter of a Marine on active duty or in the

Reserve, a former Marine or Marine Reservist who has

received an honorable discharge, medical discharge, or who was killed while in the service of our country or an

March 1

Open to high school graduates (or equivalent) planning to

attend an accredited university, college, or technical school. Applicants are judged on extracurricular activities,

GPA, and financial need.

March 1

Open to students in grades 9-12, attending school in the U.S.

or U.S. citizens in schools overseas. Submit essay (750 -

1000 words).

March 1

Open to high school seniors and college students who have epilepsy and have shown high

hi t i d i d

March 1

Plan to enroll in a two or four-year accredited graphic or

i ti t

March 1

Varies depending on award; Must have spina bifida and be a high school junior or senior

March 1

Must obtain admission to UNC-Chapel Hill and apply for financial aid by March 1.

Family income must be at or

March 1

Top 5 - 10% of class, superior SAT

March 1

Academic record and involvement in extracurricular

activities, essay

March 1


Visit online http://www.usafunds.orgMore Information

Wade Edwards Short Fiction Award

General 1st prize $5,000, 2nd prize $2,000 and 3rd prize $1000

High school juniors for most outstanding original short

fiction.

March 1 More Information

Wofford Admissions Office, 429 N. Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303, telephone (803) 597-4130 or School

Counselor. Also visit http://www.wofford.eduMore Information

Visit website http://www.agriliance.com/4careers/scholarships

More Information US Dept. of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health

Inspection Service (APHIS) - Saul T. Wilson, Jr. Scholarship

Program

Veterinary medicine and biomedical sciences

Up to $5,000 Must be a U.S. citizen, must be enrolled in an accredited

college or university within the United States and be registered as a full-time student in good

academic standing. Undergraduate student applicants must have

completed at least 2 years of a 4-year preveterinary medicine

or other biomedical science curriculum. Graduate student

applicants must have completed not more than 1 year of study in veterinary

medicine. Submit application, resume, transcripts of college

courses, three letters of recommendation, original

essay.

March Saul T. Wilson Jr. Scholarship, USDA, APHIS, Human Resources/Employment, 4700 River Road, Unit 21,

Riverdale, MD 20737-1230. Call (800) 762-2738 or (301) 734-6466.

1002 N. First Street, Vincennes, IN 47591, telephone (800)742-9198 or visit online http://www.vinu.edu

More Information Visit website http://www.demayolaw.com/scholarships

More Information Visit website www.whymilk.comScholar Athlete Milk Mustache General; Scholar-Athlete $7,500; invitation to SAMMY

Michael DeMayo Scholarship General

Vincennes University Foundation - Walters Scholar

in Education

Education Full tuition, fees, room and board, books for two years

plus $8,000

$2,500

USA Funds - Access to Education Scholarships

General $1,500 Must show financial need. 50% of available scholarships

March 1

March 1

Careers in Agriculture Scholarship program

Agronomy or Livestock $1,000 Student must be a high school senior planning to enroll in a two- or four- year livestock or

March

Wofford Scholars Program General $2,000 - $20,000 Must have at least SAT 1200 or ACT 26, rank in top 10% of

class, leadership, service, nomination

High School senior with 1100 or above on SAT or 25 or

above on ACT; top 10% of class; student leader

March

Graduating senior who has applied to college. Will be

judged on an essay on a pre-

March 2

Must be an outstanding March 3


More Information Bob Johnson at The Charlotte Post (704)376-0496

More Information Visit online

http://www.loveourchildrenusa.org/scholarship.php or email [email protected] or write Love Our

Children USA, 220 East 57th Street, 9th Floor – Suite G, New York NY 10022–2820, Attn: Darko Rapotez Memorial

Scholarship FundMore Information

School Counselor at Harding University High School or ASU Admissions Office (828)262-2120

More Information Charlotte Business and Professional Women's

Scholarship

General $500 Open to graduating senior female students. Selection

based on financial need, GPA, academic performance,

extracurricular activities and community involvement. Must

submit transcript.

March 15 Mrs. Catherine Mullis, telephone (704) 552-0311 or Sandy Falls (704) 532-8073. Completed applications should be sent

to Mrs. Catherine Mullis, 4057 Rutherford Drive, Charlotte, NC 28210.

Friendship Force of Charlotte Scholarship

International Studies or Foreign Language

$1,000 Must be a graduating senior from Mecklenburg, Union, or Gaston County. Must have a

weighted GPA of 3.5 or higher, minimum SAT 1000,

demonstrate community involvement including

leadership roles fostering improved human relations,

financial need. Submit official transcript, copy of

parent's/guardian's current tax return, an essay on peace, statement regarding your

plans, career goals, reasons for wanting this scholarship, copy

of acceptance letter from an institution of higher learning.

March 15 Shirley Brown, Chairperson, The Friendship Force of Charlotte, 322 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC 28204,

telephone (704) 752-8998

VariesAppalachian State University (ASU) - James R. Hawkins

Memorial Scholarship

General

Senior of the Year - $2,000, Runner-up - $1,000

Love Our Children USA - Darko Rapotez Memorial

College Scholarship for Aged Out Foster Youth

General Up to $5,000 - $10,000 per year

Charlotte Post's Senior of the Year

Generalof the Year (SAMMY) weekend at Disney World scholar-athlete and high school

African-American senior with weighted GPA 3.25 or better,

February 27

Open to students who have aged out of the foster care system. Youths must be

between the ages of 18-24 and emancipated or graduating

from foster care. Must have at least 3.0 GPA. Scholarships

March 12, 2007

Only open to Harding University High School

students; financial need based.

March 14


Kohl's Kids Who Care General $1,000 - $5,000 Must be nominated by someone 21 years old or older,

must volunteer in the community, be between the ages of 6-18, and not have

graduated from high school before March 18

March 15 More Information

www.NFIB.com/education or [email protected] or (800) 552-6342.

More Information

Professional Construction Estimators Association

Construction or Engineering $1,500 Academic ability, financial need, and the desire to enter construction industry. Must

attend a university in North or South Carolina and major in Construction or Engineering.

March 15 School Counselor or Professional Construction Estimators Association, phone (704) 987-9978.

Visit online www.youthharbor.org or telephone (704) 372-2363

More Information Visit website http://www.ja.org

More Information Visit website http://www.ecac-parentcenter.org

More Information James D. Worsley, telephone (704) 336-5954, email

[email protected] or Moses Fox III, telephone (704) 506-0373, email [email protected]

More Information Email Candace C. Payne-Butler at


Beverly G. Miller at BECA, P.O. Box 604, Davidson, NC 28036, fax 815-327-2920

More Information

$1,000

Beta Nu Lambda Chapter Scholarship - Alpha Phi Alpha

Fraternity

General $1,000

Matthew C. Graziadei Achievement Award

General

Junior Achievement/Nelnet Scholarships

Business $1,000

Youth Harbor Nana Fund Scholarship

General $500

National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)

Scholarship

General $1,000-$10,000 Must be nominated by NFIB member and demonstrate

entrepeneurial achievement. Submit essay.

March 15

Minimum 2.5 GPA with proven service to mankind and positive impact on community.

March 15

Open to high school seniors who have completed at least

two Junior Achievement programs and have GPA at

March 16

Open to senior students with disabilities

March 18

Open to minority male high school seniors with at least 2.7

GPA. Submit official transcript, copy of SAT/ACT

scores, copy of acceptance

March 24

March 31

BECA General $500 Open to CMS Seniors planning to attend an

historically black

March 31

Alpha Kappa Alpha Rho Psi Omega Chapter scholarship

General $1,000 Open to minority male and female high school seniors

planning to attend a historically black accredited four-year college/university. Must have SAT at least 800


Blair Norris/Bunky Bynum Memorial Scholarship

General $1,000 Based on academics, character and financial need. Student

must have a family member in the Amusement Industry of

Coin Operators, Video Games, etc. They can also work for the

distributors of parts for the games. The family member can also be retired from the

industry.

March 31 NCAMA Office, telephone (919) 383-0044

Call 1-888-377-5233 or write GM Scholarship Administration Center, 700 W. 5th Ave., Naperville, IL

60563

More Information Application materials can be found online at

http://www.NAF.org/alumni/scholarships

More Information Application Materials are available online at

http://www.NAF.org/alumni/scholarships

More Information Eligibility requirements and application are available

online http://www.act.org/kfcscholars/intro.htmlMore Information

Lagrant Foundation, 555 S. Flower St., Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90017-2300, telephone (323) 469-8680. Visit

online http://www.lagrantfoundation.org and click on "Scholarship Criteria/Application"

More Information

$1,000

KFC's Colonel's Kids Foundation Scholarships

General $5,000

Jesse Blackman Scholarship Travel & Tourism

$5,000

Howard Johnson Future Start Scholarship

Travel & Tourism $1,000

Chevrolet/Michelle Kwan R.E.W.A.R.D.S. Scholarship

Program

General; athletic involvement Must be a female, graduating senior, GPA 3.2 or higher,

demonstrated academic and athletic excellence, community

volunteerism, US citizen or legal resident, financial need,

who intends to continue involvement in athletics while

in college. Must have 2 recommendations, transcript,

personal statement.

March 31

Open to graduating Academy of Travel & Tourism seniors

planning to attend an accredited two- or four-year

college and major in a field of

March 31

Open to graduating Academy of Travel & Tourism seniors

planning to attend an accredited two- or four-year

college and major in a field of study related to travel &

tourism

March 31

Open to high school seniors who have a similar

entrepreneurial spirit as

March 31

Lagrant Foundation Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations

$5,000 Open to minority students, must be a US citizen and

member of one of the following ethnic groups: African

American, Asian Pacific

March 31


Alpha Zeta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma

Teaching $1,000 Open to females with school and community activities and

honors. Must write an essay on "Why You Wish to Become a

Teacher"

March School Counselor or June Davidson, 701 Wingrave Dr., Charlotte, NC 28270, telephone (704) 365-1549

School Counselor or visit www.bestbuy.comMore Information

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools PTSA Scholarships

General $500 - One award per high school

Attend Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools for 8 years, academic promise, character, financial

March See your School Counselor

ESPN General $2,500 (one-time) Open to graduating high school seniors with academic achievement, service to school

and community. Parents cannot be employed at ESPN, Inc., Capital Cities, ABC, Inc.,

or Hearst Corporation.

March ESPN Scholarship, ESPN Plaza, Bristol, CT 06010, telephone (203) 585-2000

Connie Hawkins, 907 Barra Row, Suites 102/103, Davidson, NC 28036, telephone (704) 892-1321, or email

[email protected]. Parent information line telephone is (800) 962-6817.

More Information Director of Financial Aid, Louisburg College, (800) 775-

0208 or (919) 497-3203. Also visit http://www.louisburg.edu

More Information Warren Paul, NABJ Scholarship Program, 8701-A Adelphi Rd., Adelphi, MD 20783, telephone (301) 445-7100 ext. 108.

Also visit website http://www.nabj.org, then click on the link "Student Programs", then click on "Scholarship

Information"More Information

School Counselor or State PTA Office at (800)255-0417. Visit online http://www.ncpta.org or email


NC Division of Veterans Affairs - Scholarships for

Children of disabled, deceased, combat or POW/MIA war

veterans

General; Must attend one of the universities, community

colleges, or technical institutes within the state of NC

Free tuition, certain fees and a reasonable room and board

allowance in NC-owned institutions, or $1,500 to $4,500

per academic year in private institutions.

Open to children of disabled, deceased, combat, or

POW/MIA war veterans. Veteran parent must have been a resident of NC when he/she

entered military service or child must be a lifelong

resident of NC.

March The Mecklenburg County Veterans Service Office, telephone (704) 336-2102 or write to: District Office, NC

Division of Veterans Affairs, 5500 Executive Center Drive, Suite 205, Charlotte, NC 28212, telephone (704) 563-2037

$1,000 - $4,000

National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)

Scholarship Program

Journalism $2,500 - 5,000

Louisburg College - Merit, Presidential, Trustee, Faculty

Scholarships

Leadership

Best Buy/Dollars for Scholars General $1,000 - $2,000

Exceptional Children's Assistance Center - Matthew

C. Graziadei Achievement Award

Any post high school learning experience/training or for

equipment/technology needed for employment

$1,000

Community service, essay, grades, extracurricular

March

Open to students with disabilities who are completing their last year of high school. Nominations can be made by

high school personnel or

March

Varies March

Open to African-American high school students planning

to pursue a career in journalism. Must be a member of NABJ. Submit application

with resume, essay, and

March

Student must be a member of their high school PTSA.

Student must also provide 2 letters of recommendations

March $1,000 NC Congress of Parents and Teachers

General


Annette Ballard, telephone (800) 662-7401 ext. 224, NC Lions Foundation, Inc., PO Box 39, Sherrils Ford, NC

28673 Visit website http://www.nclions.orgMore Information

NCSU NC Textile Foundation, Box 8301, Raleigh, NC 27695-8301

More Information Office of Admissions, South Broad Street, Clinton, SC

29325, (800) 476-7272 or School CounselorMore Information

Visit website http://www.thesalliemaefund.orgMore Information

Visit website http://www.thesalliemaefund.orgMore Information

Applications are available online at http://www.NAF.org

More Information West Charlotte High School

National Alumni Association - Clinton L. Blake Scholarship

General Varies Must be a student at West Charlotte

March School Counselor at West Charlotte High School

World Studio Scholarship, 164 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010, telephone (212) 807-1990 ext. 246. Also visit

online http://www.worldstudio.org or email [email protected]

More Information School Counselor or visit website www.cesresources.org

More Information

American Hotel Foundation, 1201 New York Ave., NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC, 20005-3931, telephone (202)

289-3188. Visit online http://www.ahlef.org

More Information

The Sanford I. Weill and Eugene A. Ludwig Academy

Alumni Scholarships

Business or Financial Services $2,000

NC Lions Foundation William L. Woolard Educational Grant

Program

General Educational grants in amounts up to $1500. Funds are

renewable for up to 5 years if students maintain certain

requirements.

Graduating seniors who are children of certified visually impaired parents. Students

must be accepted in a 2 or 4-year program. Selection based

on financial need, scholastic information, GPA, SAT or

March

March

Presbyterian College - Junior Fellow

General $500 High school junior nominated by school official

March of Junior year

NC State University College of Textiles

Textiles $5,000 Must major in textiles and meet admissions requirements

March

Sallie Mae Fund and the Hispanic College Fund - "First

General $500 - $5,000 Open to Hispanic youths who are US citizens who are the

March

Sallie Mae Fund - Unmet Need Scholarship Program

General $1,000 to $3,800 Open to US citizens, must be able to demonstrate unmet

World Studio Foundation Scholarships

Advertising, Architecture, Environmental Graphics,

Fashion Design, Filmmaking, Fine Arts, Furniture Design, Graphic Design, Illustration,

$1,000 - $5,000 Based on academic achievement,

recommendations, references and financial need; open to minority and economically

$1,500 Must be admitted or enrolled in a full-time undergraduate

program in an accredited four-year college or university in

the USA. Must value tolerance, compassion and respect for all

Open to graduating Academy of Finance or Academy of

Travel & Tourism seniors or alumni who are planning to

March

March

April 1

American Hotel Foundation - Hyatt Hotels Fund for

Minority Lodging Management Students; various

other scholarships available

Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Hotel

Management

$2,000 Open to minority students; based on academic

achievement and references. Interested students must

attend a member college of the

April 1

A. Patrick Charnon Memorial Scholarship

General


Russell Weil, The Bridge Foundation, 311 Atherton St., Charlotte, NC 28203, telephone (704) 525-9950 or fax (704)

525-7998. Application can be downloaded from website address.

More Information Call any of the Credit Union offices: Charlotte (704) 543-8901, Charlotte (704) 845-4031, Monroe (704) 226-0431,

Gastonia (704) 861-0633. Or visit the website http://www carolinacoopcu comMore Information

Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists (CAABJ)

Journalism Varies - at least 2 awards will be issued.

Completed application, transcript, and 500-word typed

essay.

April 1 Audrey Williams at The Charlotte Observer, telephone (704) 358-5697 or write to CAABJ c/o Scholarship Awards

Committee, P.O. Box 32574, Charlotte, NC 28232

School counselor or Carolina Cooperative Credit Union (704) 543-8901. Visit online www.carolinacoopu.com

More Information School counselor or visit online www.chietaphi.com or

email [email protected] Information

Office of Admissions, PO Box 176, Due West, SC 29639, telephone (800) 241-8721 or school counselor. Visit online

http://www.erskine.edu/admissions

More Information

Greater Charlotte Alliance of Black School Educators (GCABSE)Scholarship

General $1,000 Open to US citizens who are graduating high school

seniors; must be in good standing with respective high school. Must show proof of

acceptance from an accredited post-secondary institution, copy of most recent grade

report (GPA 2.8 or higher), and typed application form. Students of African descent

are encouraged to apply.

April 1 Karen Hodge Thomas, telephone (704) 545-9587 or email [email protected]

$1,000 Carolina Cooperative Credit Union - K.C. Sinclair

Scholarship Committee

General

$5,000 Open to high school seniors from any public or private

high school in Mecklenburg County. Must demonstrate an enterprising and resourceful

April 1

Open to graduating high school seniors. Parent,

stepparent, or grandparent must be a member of the

Carolina Cooperative Credit

April 1

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Teachers Credit Union - K.C.

Sinclair Scholarship

General $1,000 Student must be a daughter, son, stepdaughter, stepson or

grandchild of a member of the Teachers Credit Union.

April 1

Bridge Foundation Scholarship

General

April 1

Erskine College - William Dunlap Scholarship

General Up to $4,000 Open to students who have been deprived of one or both

parents, either by death, desertion, or other conditions, which prevent such students from having normal parental care. Must be accepted into

Erskine College must

April 1

Chi Eta Phi Sorority Nursing $1,000 Financial need, grades, essay, recommendation


Hobart and Smith College, Geneva, NY 14456-3397, phone (315) 781-3315 or (800) 852-2256 or (800) 245-0100. Or visit

More Information Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, 171 Fairview Road, PO Box 3250, Mooresville, NC 28117, telephone

(704)660-4000 or email [email protected] Information

NC A&T Queen City Alumni Association Book/Supply

Scholarship

General $500 Open to incoming freshmen students at NC A&T State

University. Must have graduated from an accredited

high school prior to the

April 1 NC A&T State Queen City Alumni Association, PO Box 35152, Charlotte, NC 28235-5152, or telephone Erica C.

McDowell at (704) 394-5524

Email Kate Keenan, NC AWWA/WEA Public Education Committee Chairperson at [email protected]

or submit application to NC AWWA/WEA Public Education Committee, c/o Kate Keenan, Hazen and

Sawyer, 4011 WestChase Boulevard, Suite 500, Raleigh, NC 27607. Download scholarship entry from

htttp://www.ncawwa-wea.org

More Information

Jacquelyn Terrell, telephone (800) 662-7407, NC Bar Association, PO Box 3688, Cary, NC 27519

More Information See your school counselor. Application details and other

information are now available through the school. Or contact SECU Foundation, PO Box 25966, Raleigh, NC

27611-5966 or email [email protected]

More Information

Hobart and William Smith College Phi Theta Kappa Trustee Scholarships for

A d i E ll

General for transfer student of 2-year college

$5,000 - $19,000

$2000; There is an additional $2000 scholarship to any

graduating senior who has been or is Junior Volunteer at

Lake Norman Regional Medical Center Auxiliary

Scholarship

Medical Field

Transfer students who graduate from a two-year

college. Cumulative college GPA f 3 5 f t l t th

April 1

Must be a resident of the Lake Norman Regional Medical

Center Service area. Must be officially accepted at a college

April 1

April 1

NC Bar Association General Varies Parent must have been a NC law enforcement officer killed or permanently disabled in the

April 1

NC American Waterworks Association - Carol Bond

Memorial Scholarship

Environmental Science, Earth Science, Science Education

$100 Any adult citizen at least 18 years old, with an interest and plan to study environmental

science, earth science, or science education

State Employees' Credit Union (SECU) Foundation - "People Helping People" Scholarships

General $10,000 A senior student from each North Carolina high school

will receive one of these scholarships. Open to students

who will enter one of the 16 constituent campuses of the

University of North Carolina system in the fall of 2005. Preference will be given to

April 1


CMS Retired School Personnel Teaching $500 Applicants must submit a one-page handwritten essay

describing career goals and explaining why they want to be

a teacher. Also include a second page outlining

academic achievements, leadership and extra-

curricular activities, and financial need.

April CMRSP Scholarship Committee, PO Box 34401, Charlotte, NC 28234

Director of Financial Aid, University of Bridgeport, 126 Park Avenue, Wahlstrom Library, Bridgeport, CT 06601,

(203) 576-4568. Also visit website http://www.bridgeport.edu

More Information Charlotte-Mecklenburg

Retired School PersonnelTeaching $500 Applicants must submit a one-

page, HANDWRITTEN essay describing career goals and

explaining why they want to be

April 11 Mrs. Antonia W. Moore, telephone (704) 548-8070. Send applications to CMRSP, Scholarship Committee, PO Box

34401, Charlotte, NC 28234

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Service Scholarship Committee, Foundation for the Carolinas, 217

South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, telephone (704)973-4500

More Information Visit online at http://www.chciyouth.org or

http://www.chci.orgMore Information

Office of Admissions 1121 Wood Ridge Center Drive Charlotte, NC (704) 357-0077

More Information Herman Hoose Scholarship General $1,000 Open to graduating high

school seniors who are current Charlotte Metro Credit Union members and plan to enroll in

an institution of higher learning next Fall.

Applications will be judged based on academic

achievement, financial need, career goals, extracurricular activities, letters of reference

from teachers.

April 15 Charlotte Metro Credit Union, Attn: Scholarship Committee, 718 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28204

Call the Hispanic College Fund at 800-644-4223 or download the application from http://www.wiredscholar.com

Hispanic Scholarship program - Sallie Mae Fund - "First in

My Family"

General Open to Hispanic youth who are the first in their family to

attend college.

University of Bridgeport N. Donald Edwards Scholarship

Marketing $1,000

$500 to $5,000

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Services Scholarship Fund

Emergency Services $500 to $1,500 Must have high school diploma or equivalent and be a resident of Mecklenburg County. Must

be accepted into a full-time accredited program. Selection

Unspecified Open to Latino students in need of financial assistance

Must meet academic admission requirements, complete

application and financial aid form. Show financial need.

April

April 15

April 15

April 15

ECPI College of Technology General $1,500 - $3,000 Must be a high school senior planning to attend ECPI, with 3 recommendations, essay on

April 15

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI)

scholarships

General


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