Asheboro High School

ASHEBORO HIGH SCHOOL 2016-2017 Scholarship Bulletin – January 1, 2017

The information provided should inform interested students regarding available scholarship opportunities. This bulletin does not reflect all scholarship opportunities - there are many more. The best place to look for scholarships at the institution level is on the website for the specific college or university to which you plan to attend. Another resource that students and families can utilize is scholarship search engines. Check out these free scholarship sites: www.petersons.com / www.finaid.org www.unigo.com http://www.scholarshipmonkey.com/ www.collegenet.com/mach25/ www.cappex.com www.cfnc.org www.gocollege.com http://www.chegg.com/scholarships www.schoolsoup.com www.scholarships.com https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scho http://go.salliemae.com/scholarship http://www.bestcolleges.com/financial- larship-search www.fastweb.com aid/ https://colleges.niche.com/scholarships www.careersandcolleges.com Please see Ms. Gentry, Mrs. Higgs, Mr. Robbins, or Ms. Tune if you have any questions or need help applying to scholarships. If a transcript or letter of recommendation is required from your counselor or teacher, please request this at least three weeks before the scholarship deadline. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION IS SOMETIMES RECEIVED WITH LITTLE TURN AROUND TIME FOR DEADLINES. PLEASE BE ATTENTIVE TO ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CLASS PAGES ON CANVAS FOR ANY ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION. SCHOLARSHIP DEADLI AMOUNT ELIGIBILITY NE NCHSAA Endowed Varies Varies  The NCHSAA Endowed Fund offers several scholarships to Fund Scholarships November - eligible student-athletes of NCHSAA member schools. April  Applicants and their parents/legal custodians will have to supply their counselor with the FERPA form.  Various student-athlete scholarships are available.  Visit http://www.nchsaa.org/students-parents/nchsaa-endowed- fund-scholarships for more information and to apply.

1 National Wild Turkey January 1, $250-$10,000  Criteria for eligibility are as follows: a) Student should be a Federation (NWTF) 2017 graduating senior with a 3.0 unweighted GPA or higher who will Scholarship pursue a degree at an accredited community/technical college or a college/university; b) student must support the preservation of the hunting tradition and actively participate in hunting sports (copy of current hunting license is required); c) Student should be involved in school activities such as science or ecology club, NHS, FFA, Student Council, etc. and support the preservation of the hunting tradition; d) student must demonstrate ability as a leader among peers and demonstrate community involvement.  Application process includes submitting a brief essay exhibiting dedication to conservation (see application) and 3 letters of recommendation.  Visit http://www.nwtf.org/resource-library/detail/jakes- scholarship-application to apply.  Winners may not be notified until their high school’s awards ceremony/banquet, because many chapters like to surprise their winners UNCG Teacher January 1, $20,000  Recipients are awarded up to a $20,000 scholarship distributed Education Fellows 2017 over a four-year period. Also given opportunities such as Scholarship and internships, networking, leadership development, and Enrichment Program international experience.  Eligibility requirements: (1) North Carolina resident; (2) a 3.80 weighted GPA or higher; (3) a minimum SAT score of 1100 (verbal and math) or ACT composite score of 24; and (4) Select one of the UNCG majors that lead to N.C. teaching licensure  Visit http://utlc.uncg.edu/teacher-education-fellows for more information and to apply. John F. Kennedy January 4, $20,000  First-place prize: $20,000 and 25 additional prizes of various Profile in Courage 2017 amounts Essay Contest  The Profile in Courage Essay Contest challenges students to

2 write an original and creative essay that demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage.  High school students in grade 9 through 12 can apply  Application is available online at https://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage- Essay-Contest/Contest-Information-and-Topic-Guidelines.aspx  Students can submit essay online (preferred method) or via mail. Please note that ALL students are required to submit a registration form (student/school information) online. GE-Reagan Foundation January 5, $10,000 Annually  Criteria for selection: (1) demonstrate leadership, drive, integrity, Scholarship Program 2017 and citizenship within the school, workplace, and community; (2) 3.0 or higher grade point average; (3) U.S. Citizen; (4) high school graduate in spring 2016; and (5) plan to enroll full-time in the fall 2016 at an accredited four-year college/university in the United States.  Individuals selected as semifinalists will be required to receive a nomination from an eligible community leader and must provide documentation of academic performance and financial need.  Visit http://www.reaganfoundation.org/GE-RFScholarships.aspx to complete the online application.  Application deadline is January 5, 2017 or until 25,000 applications are submitted, whichever comes first. Lenoir-Rhyne University January 10, $5,500 Annually  LR Teaching Scholars are awarded $5,500 per year for four years. Teaching Scholars 2017  Prospective students are encouraged to apply immediately as Program space is limited.  Recipients will be selected on the basis of their potential for academic excellence as a university student and a desire to serve others through a career in teaching.  Visit https://www.lr.edu/academics/opportunities-for- exceptional-students/teaching-scholars to apply online. 3 Elon Teaching January 10, $5,500 Annually  Criteria to apply: (1) committed to education and has Fellows Program 2017 distinguished himself or herself as a leader; (2) a 3.7 or higher GPA; (3) standardized test scores will be evaluated.  Apply at: https://www.elon.edu/e/admissions/undergraduate/financial- aid/fellows/index.html Asian and Pacific January 11, $2,500-$20,000  Scholarships are available to students of Asian and/or Pacific Islander American 2016 Islander ethnicity. Scholarship Fund  The qualifications are: a) U.S. citizen, national, or legal resident; b) minimum GPA of 2.7 (unweighted); c) must apply for federal financial aid using the FAFSA; d) plan to enroll at a U.S. accredited college or university in the fall 2017; and e) submit one letter of recommendation online  The scholarships are provided to recipients with a special focus on academic achievement, community service, leadership, financial need, and future plans.  Visit www.apiasf.org/scholarships to complete application. Tom Joyner Foundation January 15, Full tuition  The scholarship recipient will receive full tuition and stipends for Full Ride Scholarship 2017 up to 10 semesters to cover on-campus room and board and (HBCU) books at a HBCU.  Eligibility Requirements: (1) United States Citizen; (2) high school senior; (3) 3.5 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale; (4) minimum SAT score of 1400 (combined math and verbal score) or ACT score of 30; (5) must apply and be accepted to an Historically Black College or University (HBCU) by July 1, 2017; and (6) must have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities  Must submit three recommendations and transcript as well.  Application available online at http://tomjoynerfoundation.org/category/scholarships/ NC Hispanic January 15, $500-$2,500  Selection criteria: (1) Students must be of Hispanic /Latino Scholarship Fund 2017 background; (2) graduate of a NC high school within the past 2 4 years; (3) GPA of 2.5 or higher; (4) 2 letters of recommendation from a high school teacher, principal, pastor, employer, or other community leader; (5) an official high school transcript; (6) personal statement (500 words); (7) enroll in a degree program at a community college or a 2 or 4 year college/university and be committed to public service and community development.  Visit http://thencshp.org/programs/nc-hispanic-college-fund/ to download the application. Meredith College January 15, Varies  The Teaching Fellows Program provides a scholarship, four-year Teaching Fellows 2017 monthly seminar series on current topics in education, cultural Program experiences, service-learning opportunities, two-year mentorship with a teacher in Wake County, an Honors core curriculum, and the option to study abroad.  Application includes an essay, resume, and references and can be found here: http://www.meredith.edu/academics/teaching_fellows/admission s_information/  More information about the program can be found online at: http://www.meredith.edu/academics/teaching_fellows/ Washington Crossing January 15, $500-$5,000  Open to all high school seniors who are U.S. Citizens and are Foundation Scholarship 2017 planning a career in local, state, or federal government.  Visit www.gwcf.org for more information about submitting an application.  Applications will be accepted only at P. O. Box 503, Levittown, PA 19058-0503 RMHC U.S. Scholarships January 18, Varies  To be eligible, students must be a high school senior and younger 2017 than 21 years of age, have minimum 2.7 GPA, eligible to attend a two or four year college, a legal U.S. resident, and live in a participating RMHC Chapter’s geographic area.  Graduating high school seniors may only apply for one of the four scholarships.

5  Apply at: http://www.rmhc.org/rmhc-us-scholarships National MS Society January 18, $1,000-$3,000  Program seeks to provide financial relief to persons affected by Scholarships 2017 multiple sclerosis who will be entering their first year of college in 2016-17. The scholarship amount can be a minimum of $1,000 up to $3,000. The number of scholarships awarded depends on funding. Historically, scholarships have been awarded to approximately 40% of those that apply.  Eligibility requirements for applicants are: a) child of a parent with or a high school senior who has MS; b) U.S. citizen or a legal resident planning to enroll in an accredited U.S. two or four year college, university, or vocational-technical school. C) U.S. citizen or legal resident  For more information and to apply online, visit http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Resources- Support/Insurance-and-Financial-Information/Financial- Resources/Scholarship-Program/Scholarship-Program- Information Virginia Military February 1, Full & Partial  Full and partial scholarships are available to cover the cost of Institute – Institute 2017 Tuition tuition and fees for up to eight semesters of full-time study at Scholars VMI.  All Institute Scholars are automatically enrolled in the Institute Honors Program.  Candidates must meet or exceed the following criteria: (1) Combined SAT: 1350 (combined critical reading & math) or ACT: 31; and (2) 3.7 or higher grade point average (3) High school rank in the top 10%  To meet this deadline, applicants must have completed application for admission to VMI, completed the scholarship application, submitted a resume, and completed two short essays.  More information is available at http://www.vmi.edu/academics/scholarships/ 6 McCorkle Scholarships – February 1, Full-tuition  The most prestigious scholarship granted by Catawba College. Catawba College 2017  Qualified students will be invited to compete for a full-tuition scholarship on the basis of their high school grade point average, the rigor of their coursework and standardized test scores. To be considered, students must have a weighted GPA of 3.7 or greater, an ACT composite score of 25 (or equivalent SAT), and must be admitted to Catawba by February 1. The competition date is March 17, 2017.  http://catawba.edu/about/our- campus/offices/finaid/scholarships/mcorkle-scholarships/ Jagannathan Scholarship February 1, Varies  The scholarship is available to a senior who will attend 2017 one of the 16 constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina.  Recipients are selected on the basis of academic achievement, financial need, extracurricular activities, community service and evidence of leadership.  Application is available online at: w w w . c fnc. or g/jag  Must complete the application and FAFSA by February 1, 2017 Elks Foundation Legacy February 3, $4,000  To be eligible the applicant must be a child or grandchild of an Scholarship 2017 Elk Member (step-children and step-grandchildren are also eligible). Elk Member must have been a member on or before April 1, 2014 and must also be a paid-up member through March 31, 2017.  Must be a high school senior planning to attend an accredited U.S. school, college, or university who has taken the SAT or ACT by December 31, 2016.  Please read more about the eligibility requirements listed online.  Students are judged on exhibiting the core values of the Elks National Foundation: knowledge, charity, community, and integrity.  Get more information and apply at http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/legacy/rules.cfm 7  Application deadline is February 3, 2017 no later than 12 pm (noon) Central Standard Time. Florence Kidder February 5, $3,000  A $3,000 scholarship and a runner-up scholarship of $1,000 will Memorial Scholarship 2017 be awarded at the state level to high school seniors who plan to attend a NC college or university.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of merit of the individual essay, character, scholarship (grades), and need.  Apply online at http://www.ncdames.org/florence-kidder- memorial-scholarship NCAE February 6, Varies  Applicants must be North Carolina residents enrolled in a public Dr. Martin Luther King, 2017 high school in their senior year. Jr. Scholarship  Criteria of selection include character, community involvement, and scholastic achievement. Must have an unweighted GPA of at least a 2.5.  Visit http://www.ncae.org/wp- content/uploads/mlkscholarship1617.pdf to download the application. Matthew C. Graziadei February 8, $1,000  A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding North Achievement 2017 Carolina high school senior with a disability. Scholarship  Scholarship funds can be used for any post high school learning experience/training or for equipment/technology needed for employment.  All students, including students enrolled in the Occupational Course of Study, students who will be receiving a Graduation Certificate and students enrolled in the Future Ready Course of Study are eligible for nomination.  Characteristics of nomination criteria – Determination, Perseverance, Persistence, Dedication, Confidence, Motivation, Fortitude, Accomplishment, Excellence, and Quality.  Student must submit a student information form, nomination narrative (to be complete by someone who knows the student), and three letters of recommendation (Administrator, teacher, and 8 community member).  Deadline for applying is February 8, 2017 to Mrs. Higgs.  Applications can be picked up from your counselor. Our Family for Families February 9, $50,000  Each year ten $50,000 4-year scholarships are awarded to high First Foundation 2017 school seniors who have a parent who is an active-duty Service Member stationed at Aberdeen Proving Ground: MD; Edwards Air Force Base: CA; Eglin Air Force Base, FL; Eielson Air Force Base, AK; Fort Meade, MD; Fort Bragg, NC; Fort Polk, LA; Fort Rucker, AL; Fort Riley, KS; Fort Sill, OK; Hurlburt Field: FL; McConnell Air Force Base: KS; or Seymour Johnson Air Force Base: NC.  Criteria: (1) high school senior; (2) must have a 3.0 GPA; (3) must attend a four-year institution  The scholarship application is available online at http://corviasfoundation.org/?id=application-information National Society February 10, Varies  Students with interests in political sciences, history, government, Daughters of the 2017 economics, medical, nursing, music and education are American Revolution encouraged to learn more about DAR scholarship opportunities (DAR Scholarship) by going to http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm.  Scholarship recipients are selected based on academic merit, commitment to the field of study, and financial need. An applicant must be a U.S. Citizen and plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States. It is not necessary for the applicant to receive sponsorship from a local DAR Chapter. However, an applicant may receive assistance from a local chapter with submitting materials to the DAR Scholarship Committee.  All scholarship applications must be mailed to the address listed under each scholarship on the website. North Carolina Division February 14, Varies  In appreciation for the service and sacrifices of NC war veterans, of Veteran Affairs 2017 a four-year scholarship program is available for the children of Scholarship Program certain class categories of deceased, disabled, combat or 9 POW/MIA veterans.  The amounts vary from tuition, room and board in public colleges/universities, to lesser amounts for private colleges. The amount is contingent upon the class/category of the veteran’s eligibility.  Visit http://www.nc4vets.com/nc-programs for additional information and application.  Students should begin process early to get the application process completed on time. AFA Teens for February 15, $5,000  Requirements Include: Alzheimer’s Awareness 2017  One copy of completed and signed application form College Scholarship  One copy of brief, typewritten autobiography (maximum 200 words or less) in essay format  Students are required to submit an autobiography and write a 1200 to 1500 word essay that answers the following questions: 1) How has Alzheimer’s disease changed or impacted your life? 2) What have you learned about yourself, your family and/or your community in the face of coping with Alzheimer’s disease?  To qualify, students must be a US citizen or permanent resident and plan to enter a four-year accredited college or university within 12 months of the application deadline.  AFA will award a $5,000 scholarship to the winner, a $2,500 scholarship to the first runner-up, a $1,000 scholarship to the second runner-up and seven $500 scholarships for Honorable Mention.  Applications are available online at: http://alzfdn.org/registration/afa-teens-for-alzheimers- awareness-college-scholarship/ The Jackie Robinson February 15, $28,000  The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides scholarships of up to Scholarship Program 2017 by 5pm $28,000/four years to minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend

10 an accredited 4-year college or university of their choice.

 To be eligible for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must: o Be a graduating, minority high school senior;

o Plan to attend an accredited and approved four–year institution within the United States;

o Show leadership potential;

o Demonstrate a dedication to community service;

o Present evidence of financial need;

o Be a United States citizen;

o A minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 21;

Apply at http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/ National CO-OP February 15, Varies  Colleges which participate in the scholarship program are the Scholarship Program 2017 following: Clarkson University, Drexel University, Johnson & Wales University, Merrimack College, Rochester Institute of Technology, State University of New York Oswego, The University of Toledo, University of Cincinnati, University of Massachusetts Lowell, and Wentworth Institute of Technology.  Criteria for selection: (1) high school GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale; (2) apply for the 2017-2018 academic year at one of the partner colleges  Please note that the deadlines for Clarkson University, Drexel University, Johnson & Wales University, Merrimack College, State University of New York Oswego, and University of

11 Massachusetts Lowell are different from the deadline date. Visit http://waceinc.org/scholarship/partners.html for specific application deadline dates for these schools.  Apply online at http://waceinc.org/scholarship/index.html N.C. Motherless February 16, $2,000 Annually  This scholarship is open to North Carolina young women who Daughters Scholarship 2017 have had the unfortunate loss of their mother.  There are two scholarships available for high school seniors. Each scholarship is revolving (up to four years) and is in the amount of $2,000 per year.  Criteria: (1) Full time high school senior female with eligibility to graduate at end of academic year; (2) Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale; (3) Loss of mother (if selected, we will require official documentation); (4) Acceptance and intention to attend four year university as a full time student in the fall directly after high school graduation; and (5) Completed application, including brief essay and letter of recommendation from school counselor, teacher, or community mentor  Apply online at: http://www.sheroinc.org/scholarships Randolph Community February 17, $2,500 Annually  Senior must plan to attend RCC in the fall of 2017, have an College Presidential 2017 for up to two years unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher, and have participated in Scholars Program extracurricular/community activities.  RCC Presidential Scholars are strongly encouraged to participate in the Student Leadership Academy.  Visit http://www.randolphccfoundation.org/scholarpacket.html for additional information.  Deadline to submit application packet is 3 p.m. on February 17, 2017.  Students who meet the preliminary requirements will be invited and required to attend the Presidential Scholars Day at RCC on March 6, 2017. 12 The UNCF STEM February 23, $20,000  The UNCF STEM Scholars Program is a ten-year initiative Scholars Program 2017 designed to provide scholarship and academic support for talented African American high school students who aspire to pursue careers in STEM Fields (Engineering, Mathematics, Science, and Technology).  General Eligibility: (1) African American/Black; (2) U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident or national of the United States; (3) 3.0 GPA or higher on an unweighted 4.0 scale in math and science courses including Pre-Calculus, (4) rigorous course of study; and (5) financial need.  Apply online: uncf.org/stemscholars ROTC Scholarships Varies on Tuition, Fees, Air Force specific Books, Monthly  The application process requires U.S. citizenship, minimum age of scholarship Stipend 17, minimum GPA of 3.0, minimum ACT composite score of 26 and/or SAT score of 1180 (excluding writing), recommendations, extracurricular activities, leadership, interviews. Acceptance and attendance at a university with an AFROTC program. An applicant must also meet fitness, physical, and medical requirements. There is also a service commitment.  Application deadline is Dec.1, 2016; Supplemental Material is Jan. 12, 2017.  More information is available at https://www.afrotc.com/scholarships Army  The application process requires, U.S. citizenship, age of 17-26 years, minimum GPA of 2.5, high school diploma or equivalent, minimum SAT score of 920 (math/verbal) or minimum ACT composite score of 19 (excluding the required writing test scores), recommendations, extracurricular activities, leadership, and interviews. Acceptance and attendance at a university with a ROTC program. An applicant must also meet physical standards. 13 There is also a service commitment.  Application deadline is Oct. 7, 2016, Jan. 6, 2017 or Feb. 28, 2017.  More information is available at http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/high-school-students/four-year- scholarship.html Navy and Marine Corps  The three scholarship options are: Navy, Nurse, and Marine Corps.  The application process requires, U.S. citizenship, age of 17-23 years, high school diploma or GED, minimum ACT and/or SAT scores, recommendations, extracurricular activities, leadership, and interviews. Acceptance and attendance at a university with a NROTC program. An applicant must also meet physical standards. There is also a service commitment.  Application deadline is Jan. 31, 2017  More information is available at http://www.nrotc.navy.mil/index.aspx The Golden LEAF March 1, 2017 $12,000 Scholarship  To be considered for this award, a student must: be a North Carolina resident for tuition purposes, a high school senior enrolling full-time as a first-year student or a community college transfer student enrolling for the first time at any participating North Carolina college or university in the fall of 2016, a resident of a rural county that is economically distressed and/or tobacco dependent, and have financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

 The scholarship provides $3,000 a year for up to 4 years to high school seniors and $3,000 a year for up to 3 years to community college transfer students.  The application is online at www.CFNC.org/goldenleaf  For more information visit

14 www.goldenleaf.org/scholarships.html Scout of the Year March 1, 2017 $1,000-$5,000  To be eligible for the award, the candidate must: Scholarships 1. Be a registered, active member of a Boy or Girl Scout Troop, Venturing Crew or Sea Scout Ship. 2. Be the recipient of the Eagle Scout Award, Girl Scout Gold Award, Venture Summit Award or Sea Scout Quartermaster Award. 3. Have demonstrated exemplary citizenship in school, scouting and community. 4. Have reached his or her 15th birthday and be enrolled in high school at the time of selection.  A scout may enter through only one local VFW Post. A sponsoring Post can be located through a search on the website: http://www.vfw.org/  Visit http://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and- education/scout-of-the-year to download the application. The Gallery Collection’s March 2, 2017 $10,000  Program encourages students in high school and college to use Greeting Card creativity to design a greeting card appropriate for business or Scholarship Contest consumer use.  The cash award is $10,000 and the winning entry will be produced and sold as a real greeting card in the product line.  Photo, art, or computer graphics submitted must be the student’s own original work/creation.  Only l entry per person is allowed.  Browse the website for examples of cards which have been winners. Be sure to read the Full Official Scholarship Rules.  Visit http://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards- scholarship.htm for more details. SAE Engineering March 15, Varies  Available scholarships for seniors enrolling in engineering Scholarship Program 2017 programs (or related sciences such as math, chemistry, physics, biology, technologies, computer science). The program of choice must be at a college or university accredited by the Accreditation 15 Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).  Criteria for eligibility include U.S. citizenship and qualifying GPA and SAT/ACT minimum scores.  For more information go to http://students.sae.org/scholarships/

SECU Foundation March 16, $10,000  One scholarship of $10,000 (paid $1,250 per semester for 4 years) “People Helping People” 2017 at is available to a senior in each NC public high school. The Scholarship 8:30am to applicant must show acceptance to one of the 17 schools in the Mrs. Higgs NC University System.  Candidates should be US citizens, have demonstrated leadership, excellence of character, integrity, and community involvement, as well as have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Preference given to applicants whose parents or guardians and family members are public sector employees who live and work in North Carolina.  Application MUST BE TYPED and a link is available below to download the document. Please note that the student will also type a response to the following essay on a separate sheet. The SECU Scholarship seeks students who best exemplify the membership philosophy of credit unions “People Helping People.” In what ways have you helped others in and out of school? Please describe and explain how these experiences have touched your life (Please type response on another sheet).

The NC Retail March 20, $2,500  Eligibility: (1) NC residents who are high school seniors and Merchants Association 2017 college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors and (2) Scholarship Program parent/guardian or student is an employee of a North Carolina Retail Merchants Association (NCRMA)-member company  Visit http://retailpaysforcollege.org/ to print a copy of the application. United Negro College March 24, Varies  UNCF is the administrator of various scholarship programs 16 Fund (UNCF) 2017 that support students at various colleges/universities within the United States and not just the 37 UNCF member colleges/universities.  The eligibility criteria, open/close dates, and required documentation are different for each scholarship program.  Applicants must create an account through UNCF to apply for the scholarship programs.  It is recommended that applicants complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as it is a requirement for many of the scholarship programs.  It is highly recommended that the student completes the UNCF general scholarship application by March 24, 2017 if he or she is attending a UNCF member college or university. Once a student completes the application, the information will be used to match the student to many of the specific programs administered by UNCF. The general application, however, does not apply to scholarship programs that require a separate application.  Visit ht t ps://schola r sh ip s.un c f .o r g/ for a list of highlighted and newly arrived scholarships at the above link on a regular basis. Randolph March 30, $1,000  Applicants must: Be a dependent of a member or subscriber who is an active Communications 2017 member of the cooperative and whose primary residence is located within the RTTI service area. (Residence prefixes for the service areas are: 241, 381, General Scholarship 461, 464, 581, 857, 879, and 622). Program  Applicant must be a graduating high school or home school senior who meets the entrance requirements for an accredited college or university.  Eligible students should turn their applications in no later than March 30th, 2017 to Mrs. Higgs.  Find application below.

Ladies Auxiliary (VFW) March 31, $500-$10,000  The art entry will be judged on the originality of the National Scholarship 2017 concept, presentation, and patriotism expressed, etc. Young American  Contest is open to young artists in grades 9-12.  Creative Patriotic Art A student must advance from district to state and be selected a state winner to enter national competition and 17 Contest win scholarship money.  Participant must submit entry to a local Ladies Auxiliary Youth Activities Chairman by deadline.  For more information and to print a copy of the application go to: https://vfwauxiliary.org/scholarships/young-american- creative-patriotic-art-contest/ American Fire Sprinkler April 7, 2017 $2,000  Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or legal resident Association Scholarship at noon  Participants read an essay and are asked to answer 10 questions Program Central from the reading. Students may refer to the essay for the Standard answers. For each question answered correctly the student will Time receive one entry for the scholarship drawing.  Students apply online at http://www.afsascholarship.org/ American College May 1, 2017 $1,000-$5,000  Applicant must be currently enrolled as a High School Foundation – Visionary Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior; must be a United Scholarship States citizen or eligible non-citizen. Relatives of the American College Foundation Staff are not eligible to apply.  Apply online at www.AmericanCollegeFoundation.org  Application components include a completed American College Foundation Visionary Scholarship Application, a copy of the student's most recent unofficial high school transcript, and a 500- word, typed, double-spaced essay on "Why College is Important to Me."  The student will complete the registration page online to begin the application process. You will receive an application packet within two weeks from the time you register online. West Teaching May 5, 2017 $2,500  Eligibility includes combined SAT score (quantitative + critical Scholarship – Catawba Annually reading scores) of 1100 or equivalent and GPA 3.4.) College  An application for admission to Catawba College must be submitted in order to be considered for the scholarship.  For application and more information visit: http://catawba.edu/academics/schools/education/teacher- education/academy-teachi/teaching-scholars/

18 SunTrust Off To College May 12, 2017 $500  Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident Scholarship Sweepstakes  Eligibility is not based on GPA or financial need.  Registration begins September 12, 2016. From October 28, 2016 – May 12, 2017, a student winner will be drawn every two weeks.  Students can register 1 time for each drawing.  For complete details, visit http://www.suntrusteducation.com/scholarship- sweepstakes/index.html?ref=HSPOSTER

American Indian College May 31, 2017 Varies  All scholarships require U.S. Citizenship and American Indian or Fund Full Circle Alaska Native tribe membership, or a descendant of at least one Scholarship grandparent or parent who is an enrolled tribal member.  Minimum GPA of 2.0 and full-time enrollment at a post- secondary institution is required for all scholarships.  The online application is available at http://collegefund.org/student-resources/scholarships/how-to- apply/ Aspiring Fashion June 1, 2017 $1,000  Students must be interested in pursuing a fashion degree at an Professional Scholarship accredited post-secondary school or college.  More information and application can be found at www.fashion- schools.org Aspiring Animation June 1, 2017 $1,000  Students must be interested in pursuing an animation career Professional Scholarship path at an accredited post-secondary school or college.  More information and application can be found at http://www.animationcareerreview.com/ Aspiring Business June 1, 2017 $1,000  Students must be interested in pursuing a business degree at any Professional Scholarship accredited post-secondary school or college.  More information and application can be found at http://www.onlinembareport.com/ Aspiring Nurse June 30, 2017 $1,000  A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to an aspiring nurse who Scholarship best demonstrates 1. A track record of academic excellence, particularly in 19 science and mathematics 2. A passion for the nursing profession and the overall field of healthcare  Open to high school seniors who plan to pursue college education in nursing, including LPN/LVN, ADN, and BSN programs.  Application available at www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com Decision Partners June 30, 2017 $500  Awarded randomly to two students a year who complete the Financial Basics Financial Basics course on CFNC.org and meet the eligibility Scholarship Contest – requirements below. CFNC  Students completing the course between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017 would be eligible for the 2017 award.  To enter the Scholarship Contest, students must create an account at CFNC.org and take the Financial Basics online course. A link to the course is available under the “Paying for College” tab in the navigation bar of the website.  Visit http://www.cfnc.org/paying/financial_literacy.jsp to complete the Financial Basics online course and https://www.cfnc.org/paying/fl_official_rules.jsp to learn more about this scholarship opportunity. Hispanic Scholarship Varies $500-$5,000  For most scholarships the qualifications are: a) legal resident or a Fund U.S. citizen; b) minimum GPA of 3.0; c) must apply for FAFSA; d) plan to pursue your first undergraduate degree; e) plan to enroll as a full-time undergraduate student  Many scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement, financial need, personal strengths, and leadership.  Visit http://www.hsf.net/scholarships to learn about available scholarship opportunities.

20 Financial Aid

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is required for financial aid for all colleges & universities. Often colleges begin scholarships whether merit or need-based scholarships and grants with the family filing the FAFSA. The application and processing of the application is FREE at www.fafsa.ed.gov . Check your college’s deadline for receiving the FAFSA. The CSS/Financial Aid Profile is an additional application for some scholarship programs and specific colleges in North Carolina and other states who desire family financial information to award institutional aid. This program is administered through College Board at https://student.collegeboard.org/css-financial-aid-profile . You should file the PROFILE no later than two weeks before the EARLIEST priority filing date specified by your colleges or scholarship programs. Some of the in-state colleges which require this are Davidson, Duke, Elon, UNC-CH, and Wake Forest. Make certain you check the website of the college of your interest to see if the Profile is required!