Scholarships (Non- School Specific)

UPDATED November 18, 2008

Name	Due Date	Criteria
Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarships	January 31, 2009	Information for five (5) separate scholarships is available in this folder. Please read the criteria for each. Scholarships include: NC ADK Eunice Riggins Memorial Scholarship (female students), NC ADK Linda Rankin Memorial Scholarship (male and female student), NC ADK Mary Rose Mills Memorial Scholarship (male or female student), NC ADK Student Achievement Scholarship (male or female students), NC ADK Clare Johnson Marley- Mary Eagle Berger Fine Arts Scholarship (male or female student)
Army ROTC Scholarships	N/A	Please visit info.goarmy.com/rotc/2 for more information!
AXA Achievement Scholarships	December 15, 2008	Candidate must demonstrate ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family, and community, and have the ability to succeed in college   To learn more about the scholarship program please visit www.axa-achievement.com.
Benjamin A. Duke Scholarship (Duke University)	unknown	The Benjamin A. Duke Scholarship Program awards around 10- 15 full merit scholarships to students from North and South Carolina each year. These scholarships are given to outstanding students who have also shown an affinity for leadership and community service, which is broadly conceived and defined in our minds.   Please see the handout in the drawer for further information regarding this and other scholarship opportunities at Duke. More information can also be found at the University’s website- www.finaid.duke.edu)
North Carolina State United States Bowling Congress Association, Inc. Scholarship	February 28, 2009	Any senior student in a NC high school prior to the age of 22, must be a current member of the NCS USBCA and bowling in a certified USBCA NC youth league, files a completed application with the Association Manager of the NCS USBCA. Application must be postmarked no later than February 28. The applicant must have an unimpaired amateur standing in bowling. Must have a GPA at the school with expectations of admissions to a recognized institution.
The Burger King Scholars Program	Sept. 15, 2008- Feb 2, 2009	Applicants must be high school seniors who maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, work part- time an average of 15 hours/ week, 40 weeks/ year, actively involved in community service activities, demonstrate financial need, plan to enroll in an accredited two or four year college, university, or vocational/ technical school by Fall of the application year (2009)   Apply online at www.bk.com/scholars
Robert C. Byrd Scholarship Program	Please see Ms. Cesoro no later than January 16, 2009 to be considered.	Applicant must be a US citizen, legal NC resident, prove graduation during 2008- 09 academic year, be recommended by high school, not default on a Federal student loan, enroll full- time at an accredited institute of higher education for the 09- 10 academic year.   The following criteria shall be used to determine recipient: SAT score (minimum 1860) or ACT score (minimum 28), GPA (minimum 3.5), class rank, transcript.   To be considered please see Ms. Cesoro in Guidance.
Community Blood Center of the Carolinas Blood Drive Scholarship	N/A	Community Blood Center of the Carolinas is offering area high school students the opportunity to use their commitment to community service through blood donation to earn scholarship money.  CBCC is asking high school students to coordinate a blood drive within their own communities. The student sponsor will have to schedule a date, find a location, and recruit friends and family to donate at their blood drive.   For more information about this scholarship program please contact Mel Verburg at 704.972.4716.
The National Co- Op Scholarship Program	February 15, 2009	Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and complete application including a typed, one- page essay describing why you have chosen to pursue a college cooperative education program   Students must plan to attend one of the following colleges/ universities: Drexel University, Johnson & Wales, Kettering University, CW Post Campus of Long Island University, Northeastern University, Pace University, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, Wentworth Institute of Technology   Please visit the organization’s website for additional information and application- www.co-op.edu
Children of Disabled, Deceased, Combat, or POW/ MIA War Veterans Scholarship Opportunities	February 15, 2008	If your veteran parent was a resident of NC when he/she entered military service or if you are a lifelong resident of NC and the child of a veteran you may qualify for a scholarship from the state of NC to attend one of the universities, community colleges, or technical institutes within the state.   Please see Ms. Cesoro for a complete list of scholarship opportunities and for application instructions.
Law Offices of Michael A. DeMayo Scholarship Program	March 2, 2009	Applicants must have applied for acceptance for full- time enrollment at a four- year college or university and return the following items to the DeMayo Law Offices by March 3: a typewritten or neatly printed application, a signed, typewritten essay (1,000 words) on the topic provided (topic available in Guidance), high school transcript, SAT scores (if not included on the transcript), and two (2) letters of recommendation
CFNC Financial Aid for Health Careers	N/A	The state of North Carolina provides financial assistance in the form of scholarship- loans for individuals enrolled in college programs that prepare students for careers in health disciplines. Students who receive scholarship- loans must repay the debt by working in NC in the appropriate health field for a specified period of time. Borrowers who do not repay the loan in service (by working) will be subject to a cash repayment at 10% interest.   Please refer to the brochure in the scholarship drawer or www.cfnc.org for additional information and application requirements.
Miss North Carolina National Teenager Scholarship Competition	N/A	Please visit www.ncscnationalteen.com for more information!
The McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship Award	January 25, 2009	Graduate high school in the Spring of 2008, attend a four- year college or university, private or public, within the 50 states, own and operate a genuine business (non- profits are eligible), have at least one employee (even if only part- time), complete the online application , and attend the summer e- Venture program (June 2009)   Please visit the Foundation’s website for more information and application materials- www.mckelveyfoundation.org
MENSA Scholarship Essay Contest	January 15, 2009	Applicant must be enrolled, for the academic year following the award, in a degree program in an accredited US institution of postsecondary education, and that an applicant be residing in the participating local group of American Mensa of application. It is not necessary that the applicant be a member of Mensa.
Miss Cheerleader of America	ASAP	The selection of these awards is based upon an application, short interviews, and a prom- type gown competition.   For more information please go to the organization’s website- www.misscheerleaderofamerica.com
NC Head Start Association Scholarship	January 9, 2009	Applicant must be a former Head Start student graduating from high school this year.
The American Legion High School Oratorical Contest	December 19, 2008	Please visit the Guidance Office for more information.
SAE Engineering Scholarships	December 1, 2008	In recognition of the important contributions made by engineers in improving the quality of our lives, SAE offers more than 60 corporate- and university- sponsored scholarships to qualified students who are interested in the study of engineering and related sciences.   For full details, applications, and FAQs, visit www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm
CFNC Financial Aid for Teaching Careers	N/A	The state of North Carolina provides financial assistance for individuals enrolled in college programs designed to prepare students for careers in teaching and school administration. Some of these programs provide funding in the form of scholarships, which do not have to paid back. Other programs offer scholarship- loans; students who receive scholarship- loans must repay the debt either by working as a teacher or by repaying the loan amount in cash at an interest rate of 10%.   Please refer to the brochure in the scholarship drawer or www.cfnc.org for additional information and application requirements.

 College/ University Specific Scholarships

UPDATED November 18, 2008

Name	Due Date	Criteria
The Art Institute of Charlotte Scholarship Competitions	Due dates vary	Three scholarships are available through The Art Institutes- Passion for Fashion, Best Teen Chef, and the Poster Design Competition. Competition eligibility and application instructions available in the scholarship drawer or through the Institute’s website- www.aich.artinstitutes.com
Carnegie Mellon University Scholarships	Unknown	Carnegie Mellon offers several academic scholarships to incoming freshmen. The scholarships are designed to recognize and reward outstanding academic, artistic, and personal achievement. Financial need is not a requirement.   All admitted students receive scholarship consideration. There is NO separate scholarship application process; however, students must apply for financial aid in order to be considered.   Four separate scholarships are available. Please refer to the university’s website (www.cmu.edu) or the scholarship drawer for further information.
Davidson College e- Newsletter	N/A	This e- Newsletter is provided by Davidson College to highlight the College’s Merit Scholarships and the Davidson Trust. Please take a copy of the newsletter or visit the College’s website for more information- www.davidson.edu
King’s College Scholarships	Scholarships will be awarded January 10, 2009	King’s College will award four (4) $5,000 scholarships to the four highest scores on the College’s general knowledge exam. Please visit the College’s website for further details.   Please go to King’s College website at www.kingscollegecharlotte.edu for additional information!
NC State College of Education Scholarship Award Program	February 2, 2009	There are several scholarships available. Please see handout in scholarship drawer for brief descriptions of each.   Applications can be downloaded at http://ced.ncsu.edu/student_services/scholarship_info.php
Presbyterian College Academic Scholarships	Application for admission due: Nov. 15, 2008 and/ or Feb. 1, 2009	Consideration for ANY academic scholarship is based on a recalculated GPA by Presbyterian College using a four- point scale for core academic coursework earned during high school.   There is no separate application needed to be considered for these scholarships with the exception of the Fuqua Music Scholarship. See due date below: Students wishing to be considered for the Quattlebaum, Founders, and PC USA Academic Scholarships must submit a completed application for admission by November 15. To be considered for other scholarships, submit a completed admission application by February 1.
SCAD Savannah College of Art and Design Scholarships	unknown	There are several scholarships available. Please visit www.scad.edu for scholarship information and application details.
UNC- Chapel Hill Scholarship & Student Aid Info	N/A	The University has a number of scholarships that are awarded to undergraduate students on the basis of merit, or a combination of merit and financial need. These scholarships are “free money,” and do not require repayment.   For more information please visit studentaid.unc.edu or see the abbreviated brochure available in the scholarship drawer.
UNC- Charlotte: University Scholarships	N/A	Students that are exploring scholarships at UNC Charlotte should search the online scholarship database- http://finaid.uncc.edu/Scholarship%20index.html
UNC- Greensboro Merit Awards Program	January 5, 2009	Applicant must be a high school senior, have a minimum SAT score of 1200 (combined math and critical reading) OR ACT composite score of 27 (writing section is required), have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, and apply for admission to UNCG by January 5, 2009   You must apply online!! Please visit www.uncg.edu/fia/meritawards for more information and application materials.
Virginia Military Institute (VMI) Institute Scholarship Program	February 1, 2009	VMI offers two categories of awards: Institute Scholars and Superintendent’s Scholars. Each program has different eligibility requirements. Please review the handout in the scholarship drawer for more information.
Washington University in St. Louis Class of 2013 Scholarship Brochure	Most applications are due by January 15, 2009	Washington University offers numerous scholarships to incoming freshmen. Please see Ms. Cesoro to view the brochure provided by the University or visit their website- www.admissions.wustl.edu