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Scholarships with March and April Deadlines
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| ABC Greater Greensboro Bowling Association, Inc. Educational Scholarship
Discipline: General Award:
$500 Requirements: Applicant must meet one of the following requirements:
1. Applicant is a memeber of a Greensboro YABA league in good standing for the current season. OR
2. One of the applicant's parents or legal guardian is a memeber of the GGBA in good standing. OR
3. Applicant is a child of a deceased memeber of the GGBA and the date of death was within one year of the date of application.
Aplicant must have a GPA of C or better. Deadline:
March 1, 2007 Contact: See your counselor or call Ralph Smith at 882-7047 Art Institutes-National Art Honor Society Scholarship Discipline: For art majors Award: Up to $25000 Requirements: Submit slides/digital files of original work Deadline: March 1 Contact: Careers in Agriculture Scholarship program Discipline: Agronomy or Livestock Award: $1,000 Requirements: Student must be a high school senior planning to enroll in a two- or four- year livestock or agronomy related program; demonstrate both leadership abilities and outstanding academic performance; must write an essay describing why he/she is interested in an agricultural career. Deadline: March 1 Contact: Visit website http://www.agriliance.com/4careers/scholarships Elizabethtown College - Endowed Scholarships Discipline: General Award: $5,000 - $7,500; renewable up to eight semesters Requirements: Must have taken challenging curriculum in high school, excellent academic record, demonstrated leadership. All applicants considered, not additional form required. Deadline: March 1 Contact: Elizabethtown College (717) 361-1400 or visit online http://www.etown.edu Elizabethtown College Presidential Scholarships Discipline: General Award: $12,500; renewable up to eight semesters Requirements: Must rank in top 2% of class, taken challenging curriculum, SAT 1300+ (ACT 29), citizenship, extracurricular achievement. Deadline: March 1 Contact: Elizabethtown College (717) 361-1400 or visit online http://www.etown.edu Elizabethtown College Provost Scholarships Discipline: General Award: $8,700 - $10,500 Requirements: Must rank in top 10% of class, have taken challenging curriculum, SAT 1150+ (ACT 25), citizenship, extracurricular achievement. Deadline: March 1 Contact: Elizabethtown College (717) 361-1400 or visit online http://www.etown.edu Ellen Masin Persina National Press Club Scholarship Discipline: Journalism Award: $20,000 ($5,000 stipend over 4 years) Requirements: 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. Deadline: March 1 Contact: Call Press Club (202) 662-7532 or visit online http://www.press.org for directions on completing applications. Erskine College - Ambrose M. and Ida E. Wylie Scholarship Discipline: General Award: 5 scholarships worth up to $4,000 each Requirements: 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 excellence at Erskine College, essay Deadline: March 1 Contact: Visit online http://www.erskine.edu/admissions Greater Greensboro Bowling Association Discipline: General Award: 2($500) Requirements: Member of Gboro YABA league or child of GGBA member or child of deceased member of GGBA within one year of death, unimpaired standing in all athletics, cumulative GPA of "C" or better Deadline: March 1 Contact: Greater Greensboro Bowling Association Greensboro Women's Bowling Association Discipline: General Award: $500 Requirements: Applicant must be: a) the dependent of a sanctioned member of the Greensboro Women's Bowling Association in good standing for the current season. OR b) A member of the Greater Greensboro YABA in good standing for the current season. Applicant must have maintained a GPA of 2.0 unweighted or higher. Deadline: March 1, 2005 Contact: Call 852-7054 or email greensboroWBA@aol.co, Guilford County Association of Educational Office Professionals Discipline: General Award: $650 (1) $350 (1) Requirements: Academic merit/leadership/extracurricular activities /financial need Deadline: March 1 Contact: Information available in counseling office Kettering University Discipline: General Award: 2 - $5,000 awards and supplemental co-op work during the five-year program provides an average yearly income of $10,000. Requirements: High school senior. Must submit an essay on current business problems, and recommendation. Deadline: March 1 Contact: 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 National High School Essay Contest Discipline: Foreign Policy Award: First prize - $3,000, Second prize - $1,500, Third prize - $750 Requirements: Open to students in grades 9-12, attending school in the U.S. or U.S. citizens in schools overseas. Submit essay (1500 words or less) on a global issue that is important to you in United States foreign policy today. Deadline: March 1 Contact: Contact Scott Leslie, UNA-USA National Office, telephone (212) 907-1326 NC State Chancellor's Leadership Award Discipline: Must attend NC State Award: $2,500 per year, renewable for four years. Requirements: Innovative high school student leaders who exhibit community service, cultural awareness, commitment to diversity, academic achievement and financial need. Deadline: March 1, 2005 Contact: apply at www.ncsu.edu or call (919) 515-2421 North Carolina Special Needs Association Scholarship Discipline: General Award: $500.00 Requirements: Must be a Tech Prep Completer and demonstrate financial need. Deadline: March 1, 2005 Contact: See Ms. Keefer Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship Award Discipline: General Award: $3,000 Requirements: Under physician's care for epilepsy, completed application, 2 letters of recommendation, verification of academic status, high achievement in academic and extracurricular activities Deadline: March 1 Contact: 1-800-AWARD-PF (1-800-292-7373) ROCKS Army Scholarship Discipline: General Award: four year tuition and fees college scholarship Requirements: scholarship criteria: Must be a U.S. Citizen, minimum 920 SAT or 19 ACT, minimum 2.5 GPA, and an intended major. Deadline: March 1, 2005 Contact: contact Lieutenant Colonel Pringle at NC A&T State University at 334-7588 ext. 7552 or email vpringle@ncat.edu Seton Hall University Regent's Scholarship Discipline: General Award: Full tuition and fees Requirements: 3.5 GPA and SAT of 1400 or ACT of 32. No application necessary. Deadline: March 1 Contact: Seton Hall at 1-(800)THE-HALL or visit website http://www.shu.edu UNC Greensboro Superintendent's Scholar Program Discipline: General Award: $1,000 Requirements: 3.5 GPA, SAT 1100 Deadline: March 1 Contact: Contact School Counselor for application fee waiver form. UNC-Chapel Hill - Carolina Covenant Program Discipline: General Award: 100% of financial need, debt-free Requirements: Must obtain admission to UNC-Chapel Hill and apply for financial aid by March 1. Family income must be at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. Attend Carolina debt-free if you will work 10-12 hours per week in a federal work-study job. Deadline: March 1 Contact: http://www.unc.edu/carolinacovenant UNC-Pembroke - Merit Scholarship Program Discipline: General Award: Unspecified Requirements: Academic record and involvement in extracurricular activities, essay Deadline: March 1 Contact: School Counselor or UNC Pembroke at (910) 521-6211. Also visit online http://www.uncp.edu US Dept. of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - Saul T. Wilson, Jr. Scholarship Program Discipline: Veterinary medicine and biomedical sciences Award: Up to $5,000 per year for undergraduate studies and up to $10,000 per year for graduate studies, paid employment during the summers Requirements: 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. Deadline: March 1 Contact: 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. Vincennes University Foundation - Walters Scholar in Education Discipline: Education Award: Full tuition, fees, room and board, books for two years plus $8,000 for 2 years at baccalaureate college of student's choice Requirements: High School senior with 1100 or above on SAT or 25 or above on ACT; top 10% of class; student leader Deadline: March 1 Contact: Email vufdn@vinu.edu or visit online http://www.vinu.edu American Institute of Architects Discipline: Architecture Award: $1,000 Requirements: The award of the scholarship will be judged on the following criteria: Education Records, Essay Question, and letter of recommendation. Deadline: March 4, 2005 Contact: Get application from counselor or call Angela Phinx at (336)226-5534 or email at atp@awck.com. Phi Delta Kappa-High Point University/Central Chapter Discipline: Education Award: $750 Requirements: For education majors/academic standing/essay references/extra-curricular activities Deadline: March 4, 2005 Contact: School Counselor Student Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY 2005) Discipline: General Award: $7,500 Requirements: Judging will be based on 5 criteria: academic performance (35%), athletic excellence (35%), leadership (15%), community service (10%), and milk experience (5%). Deadline: March 4, 2005 Contact: applications online at www.whymilk.com Hayworth Award-Skilled Trades Scholarship Discipline: General (for Community Colleges) Award: $1,300 Requirements: For students entering a 2-year program in Tool & Die, Machine repair, Electrical, CNC Programming, Model Maker, or HVAC Technician Deadline: March 5 Contact: School Counselor Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Discipline: General Award: 25 awards of $7,500 Requirements: Open to scholar athletes Deadline: March 5 Contact: For information and application, visit online http://www.whymilk.com Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year Award Program Discipline: General Award: $7,500 Requirements: Academic performance, athletic excellence, leadership, community service. Apply on-line at www.whymilk.com Deadline: March 5 Contact: American Business Women's Association-Kernersville Chapter Discipline: General Award: ?? Requirements: Must be in top 20% of class. Deadline: March 12 Contact: School Counselor Hayworth Award-Minority Scholarship Discipline: General Award: $1,400 Requirements: Each High School is asked to submit one minority nominee (according to EEO standards) Deadline: March 5 Contact: School Counselor American Chemical Society Scholars Program Discipline: Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Chemical Engineering. Award: Up to $2,500 a year Requirements: African-American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian students who plan to major in and pursue a career in chemical sciences or chemical technology with a 3.0 GPA and demonstrated financial need. Deadline: March 15 Contact: (800) 227-5558, ext. 6250 or scholars@acs.org or www.chemistry.org American Society for Quality Scholarship Discipline: Engineering Technology Award: Variable ?? Requirements: For students planning to attend GTCC. Major in Engineering Technology (Mechanical, civil, industrial maintenance, or architectural tech.) Have at least a 3.0 gpa at present. Deadline: March 15 Contact: See your counselor Federal Junior Duck Stamp Art Competition Discipline: Art and Science Award: First Place - $4,000 cash award and free trip to Washington, DC and winning design is used to produce the Federal Junior Duck Stamp. Second Place - $2,000, Third Place - $1,000 Requirements: Open to students in grades K-12 who are US citizens, resident aliens, or nationals. Select a species of North American waterfowl, do research on this species, then depict the species in an artistic medium. Submit original, 9"X12" design, done "by hand", and official entry form. Deadline: March 15, 2004 Contact: Visit online http://www.duckstamps.fws.gov or call the Federal Duck Stamp Office at (703) 358-2000. In North Carolina, send entries to John Ellis, USFWS Ecological Serv., 551 F Pylon Dr., Raleigh, NC 27606, telephone (919) 856-4520 ext. 26. Hewlett-Packard Philanthropy and Education Discipline: Must major in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science at NC A&T University, San Jose State University, University of California in LA, or University of Washington. Award: $12,000 (maximum of $3,000 per year). Requirements: Must be an underrepresented minority student. Selection criteria is based on GPA, financial need, family's educational history, intended major, willingness to work at major Hewlett-Packard locations. Deadline: March 15, 2005 Contact: applications at www.hp.com/go/hpscholars KOHL's Kids Who Care Awards Discipline: General Award: Up to $5,000 Requirements: Requires nomination by a person 21 years or older. Main criteria is volunteerism. Initiative, leadership, and creativity are also included. See details on website. Deadline: March 15 Contact: Website NFIB-Free Enterprise Scholars Award Discipline: Business Award: $1,000 Requirements: Applicants should demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit and initiative, such as starting his or her own business, participation in organizations such as DECA, Future Business Leaders of America, Junior Achievement and the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneuership. All applicants must recieve a nomination by NFIB member. Deadline: March 15 Contact: TO contact an NFIB member for nomination call (800)634-2669 or visit www.NFIB.com/education North Carolina Bowling Association Discipline: General Award: $1,000 Requirements: Must be a member of a YABA bowling league. Financial need, leadership, academic merit, community service. Deadline: March 15 Contact: School counselor USA Funds - Access to Education Scholarships Discipline: General Award: $750 - $1500 loans; renewable for 4 years Requirements: Must show financial need. 50% of available scholarships are targeted to ethnic-minority students or physically disabled students. Deadline: March 15 Contact: Visit online http://www.usafunds.org Youth Harbor Nana Fund Scholarship Discipline: For students who have illustrated unselfish service to humanity and have made a positive impact on their own communities Award: $500 Requirements: Miniumu GPA of 2.5, 18 years of age or younger, Deadline: March 15, 2006 Contact: school counselor or the Youth Harbor website Matthew C. Graziadei Award Discipline: General Award: $1,000 Requirements: For a senior who has overcome a disability. Must be nominated by a teacher or by a rehabilitation counselor. Deadline: March 19 Contact: The Sanford I. Weill and Eugene A. Ludwig Academy Alumni Scholarships Discipline: Business or Financial Services Award: $2,000 Requirements: Open to graduating Academy of Finance or Academy of Travel & Tourism seniors or alumni who are planning to pursue a career in Business or Financial Services. Scholarship money can be directed toward two- or four-year college, graduate school, vocational/technical school, or a continuing education program. Deadline: March Contact: Applications are available online at http://www.NAF.org Reformed Universal Masonic Brotherhood-"Community, Scholarship, Service" Essay Contest Discipline: General Award: Up to $700 Requirements: Submit essay. Details on application. Deadline: March 22 Contact: See counselor Alpha Delta Kappa-Lambda Chapter Discipline: Education Award: $1,000 Requirements: For a female senior majoring in Education at a 4 year institution. Must rank in top 20% of class, have minimum SAT score of 900, and demonstrate financial need. Deadline: March 26 Contact: See your school counselor. Veterans of Foreign Wars- "Young Creative Patriotic Art Award" Discipline: Patriotic art as an application Award: $10,000 (first place), $5,000 (second place), $2500 (third place) Requirements: Following the Contest Rules listed on the application Deadline: March 29 Contact: High Point Youth Chairperson High Point VFW Auxiliary 619 3614 Fairlane Street High Point, NC 27265 Phone #: 869-3651 The David Jessup Scholarship:The Jessup Foundation Discipline: General; must attend NC State University Award: $8,000: $1,000 per semester Requirements: Consisent academic performance, Extra-curricular activities, Leadership potential, Spirit of volunteerism, Financial need Deadline: March 30 Contact: See your school counselor AAU North Carolina District Youth Excel Award Discipline: General Award: $500, $400, and $300 awards given. Requirements: Compose an essay detailing your experiences, including the goals attained and the obstacles overcome to achieve these objectives. Must have a 2.5 weighted GPA and must participate in at least one sanctioned high school or AAU sport and must demonstrate community involvement outside his/her school activities. Deadline: March 31, 2005 Contact: See school counselor for application. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Discipline: General Award: Unspecified Requirements: 1. Must be African American Male 2. must be a graduating Senior. 3. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. 4. Must have taken the SAT or ACT. 5. Must submit an official transcript. 6. Must submit 2 letters of recommendation. 7. Must be planning to attend a four-year college or university. 8. must type a one page essay explaining why a college education is important to them and the contributions they believe they will be able to make to society by achieving this education. Deadline: March 31, 2005 Contact: Call 253-9560 or e-mail goinsf@guilford.k12.nc.us Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. Scholarship Discipline: Financial Planning/Services Award: $1,000 Requirements: Open to graduating Academy of Finance seniors planning to pursue a career in financial planning/services. Scholarship money can be directed toward an accredited two- or four-year college, graduate school, vocational/technical school, or a continuing education program. Deadline: March 31 Contact: Application materials are available online at http://www.NAF.org/alumni/scholarships Chevrolet/Michelle Kwan R.E.W.A.R.D.S. Scholarship Program Discipline: General with athletic involvement Award: Up to $5,000 payable over 4 years ($2,000 for the freshman year and $1,000 per year for up to 3 additional years). 10 scholarships awarded. Requirements: 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. Deadline: March 31 Contact: Call 1-888-377-5233 or write GM Scholarship Administration Center, 700 W. 5th Ave., Naperville, IL 60563 Continental Airlines Scholarship Discipline: Travel & Tourism Award: $1,000 Requirements: Open to graduating Academy of Travel & Tourism seniors planning to attend a two- or four-year college and major in a field of study related to travel & tourism. Deadline: March 31 Contact: Application materials can be found online at http://www.NAF.org/alumni/scholarships Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium Scholarship Discipline: Automotive Mechanics/Engineering Award: $1,000 Requirements: Essay required. For those entering 2 or 4 year programs in automotive engineering technology. Must be interested in aftermarket technology. Deadline: March 31 Contact: Howard Johnson Future Start Scholarship Discipline: Travel & Tourism Award: $1,000 Requirements: 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. Deadline: March 31 Contact: Application materials can be found online at http://www.NAF.org/alumni/scholarships Jesse Blackman Scholarship Discipline: Travel & Tourism Award: $1,000 Requirements: 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. Deadline: March 31 Contact: Application Materials are available online at http://www.NAF.org/alumni/scholarships Lagrant Foundation Discipline: Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations Award: $5,000 Requirements: Open to minority students, must be a US citizen and member of one of the following ethnic groups: African American, Asian Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Native American. Must have at least 2.5 GPA, submit essay. Deadline: March 31 Contact: 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" Martha Bumgarner Memorial Scholarship Fund for Nursing Students Discipline: Nursing Award: $3,500 Requirements: Is open to any and all students who see nursing as a carer goal. The focus of the Fund is directed toward area community colleges. Deadline: March 21, 2005 Contact: applications on-line at www.marthafund.com National Art Materials Trade Association (NAMTA) scholarship Discipline: General or Art related field Award: $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 employee of a NAMTA member). Requirements: 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. Deadline: March 31 Contact: 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 scholarship@namta.org National Federatin of Independent Business Discipline: Entrepreneurship Award: 100($1,000) Requirements: must be nominated by a member of NFIB, academic excellence, top quarter of class Deadline: March 31 Contact: 1-800-552-6342 NC Division of Veterans Affairs - Scholarships for Children of disabled, deceased, combat or POW/MIA war veterans Discipline: General; Must attend one of the universities, community colleges, or technical institutes within the state of NC Award: Free tuition, certain fees and a reasonable room and board allowance in NC-owned institutions, and $1,500 to $4,500 per academic year in private institutions. Requirements: 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. Deadline: March 31 Contact: John Blake, 500 W. Trade St., Room 233, Charlotte, NC 28202, telephone (704) 342-6357 The David Jessup Scholarship: The David Jessup Fund & the Jessup Foundation Discipline: General,must attend NC State University Award: $8,000 or equivalent to $1,000 per semester Requirements: Consistent academic performance, Extra-curricular activities, Leadership potential, Spirit of volunteerism, Financial need Deadline: March 31 Contact: Contact your school counselor Veterans Services Discipline: General Award: Unspecified Requirements: Must be the child of a disabled, deceased, combat or POW/MIA war veteran. You must also be a resident of North Carolina. Deadline: March 31 Contact: Call 336-294-1222 or 336-845-7929 or write to 7325-B West Friendly Ave. Greensboro, NC 27410 or 505 E. Green Drive High Point, NC 27260 Best Buy/Dollars for Scholars Discipline: General Award: $1,000 - $2,000 to 3 seniors in each US congressional district and District of Columbia Requirements: Community service, essay, grades, extracurricular activities. Must enter accredited US college/university or technical school in Fall immediately after graduation. Deadline: March Contact: School Counselor or visit www.bestbuy.com (website info available after Jan. 2005) Chi Eta Phi Sorority Discipline: Nursing Award: $1,000 Requirements: Financial need, grades, essay, recommendation Deadline: March Contact: School Counselor or visit online www.chietaphi.com or email chietaphi@erols.com ESPN Discipline: General Award: $2,500 (one-time) Requirements: 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. Deadline: March Contact: ESPN Scholarship, ESPN Plaza, Bristol, CT 06010. GE Capital/Lowe's Minority Scholarship Discipline: Business Award: Unspecified Requirements: 3.0 GPA. Top 20% of the class, nomination Deadline: March Contact: School Counselor or Lowe's Credit Center, 8600 McAlpine Park Dr., Charlotte, NC 28211, Attn: Human Resources Manager. Or call Maria Penozo (704) 758-2053. Louisburg College - Merit, Presidential, Trustee, Faculty Scholarships Discipline: Leadership Award: $1,000 - $4,000 Requirements: Varies Deadline: March Contact: Director of Financial Aid, Louisburg College, (800) 775-0208 or (919) 497-3203. Also visit http://www.louisburg.edu National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Scholarship Program Discipline: Journalism Award: $2,500 - 5,000 Requirements: Open to African-American high school students planning to pursue a career in journalism. Submit application with resume, essay, and recommendations. Deadline: March Contact: 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 Services", then click on "Scholarship Information" NC Congress of Parents and Teachers Discipline: General Award: $1,000 Requirements: Student must be a member of their high school PTSA. Student must also provide 2 letters of recommendations and an essay. Deadline: March Contact: School Counselor or State PTA Office at (800)255-0417. Visit online http://www.ncpta.org or email office@ncpta.org NC Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation, Inc. Discipline: Accounting Award: Unspecified Requirements: Excellent academic record, two letters of recommendation, financial need. Deadline: March Contact: Janice Jones, telephone (336) 768-8333 NC State University College of Textiles Discipline: Textiles Award: $4,000 renewable Requirements: Must major in textiles and meet admissions requirements Deadline: March Contact: NCSU NC Textile Foundation, Box 8301, Raleigh, NC 27695-8301 Presbyterian College - Junior Fellow Discipline: General Award: $500 Requirements: High School Junior nominated by school official Deadline: March of Junior year Contact: Office of Admissions, South Broad Street, Clinton, SC 29325, (800) 476-7272 or School Counselor Sallie Mae Fund - Unmet Need Scholarship Program Discipline: General Award: $1,000 to $3,800 Requirements: Open to US citizens, must be able to demonstrate unmet financial need of more than $1,000 before loans; have combined family income of $30,000 or less; have a cumulative GPA between 2.5 and 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or the equivalent Deadline: March Contact: Visit website http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/bridging Sallie Mae Fund and the Hispanic College Fund - "First in My Family" Discipline: General Award: $500 - $5,000 Requirements: Open to Hispanic youths who are US citizens who are the first in their family to attend college. Must have at least 3.0 GPA. Deadline: March Contact: Call the Hispanic College Fund at (800) 644-4223 or download the application from www.wiredscholar.com/selecting/content/hcf02app.pdf American Hotel Foundation - Hyatt Hotels Fund for Minority Lodging Management Students; various other scholarships available Discipline: Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Hotel Management Award: $2,000 Requirements: Open to minority students; based on academic achievement and references. Interested students must attend a member college of the Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education. The member school nominates students. Deadline: April 1 Contact: Ask your member school's dean's office, financial aid office, or hotel/hospitality department chair for information on how to be nominated for this award. Or contact American Hotel Foundation, 1201 New York Ave., NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC, 20005-3931, telephone (202) 289-3181. Visit online http://www.ahlef.org Carolina Cooperative Credit Union - K.C. Sinclair Scholarship Committee Discipline: General Award: $1,000; 2 awards available Requirements: Open to graduating high school seniors. Parent, stepparent, or grandparent must be a member of the Carolina Cooperative Credit Union; must plan to enroll in an accredited college, university, or community college. Deadline: April 1 Contact: 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.com. Erskine College - William Dunlap Scholarship Discipline: General Award: Valued up to $4,000 Requirements: 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 complete the FAFSA and Dunlap Application. Deadline: April 1 - Must complete the FAFSA and Dunlap Application Contact: Office of Admissions, PO Box 176, Due West, SC 29639, telephone (800) 241-8721 or school counselor. Visit online http://www.erskine.edu/admissions Hobart and William Smith College Phi Theta Kappa Trustee Scholarships for Academic Excellence Discipline: General for transfer student of 2-year college Award: $5,000 - $17,000 per year; renewable Requirements: Transfer students who graduate from a two-year college. Cumulative college GPA of 3.5 for at least three semesters. Deadline: April 1 Contact: 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 NC American Waterworks Association - Carol Bond Memorial Scholarship Discipline: Environmental Science, Earth Science, Science Education Award: $100 Requirements: Any adult citizen at least 18 years old, with an interest and plan to study environmental science, earth science, or science education Deadline: April 1 Contact: Email Kate Keenan, NC AWWA/WEA Public Education Committee Chairperson at ckeenan@hazenandsawyer.com 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 NC Bar Association Discipline: General Award: Varies Requirements: Parent must have been a NC law enforcement officer killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. Deadline: April 1 Contact: School Counselor or contact Jacquelyn Terrell, telephone (800) 662-7407, NC Bar Association, PO Box 3688, Cary, NC, 27519 North Carolina Bar Association Discipline: General Award: Variable Requirements: For children of law enforcement officers killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. Deadline: April 1 Contact: 1-800-662-7407 North Carolina Insurance and Financial Advisors Foundation Discipline: General Award: $1,000 Requirements: Essay contest. Content must be on the topic of insurance and/or financial services. Deadline: April 1 Contact: School Counselor University of Bridgeport N. Donald Edwards Scholarship Discipline: Marketing Award: A $1,000 award for the first year of school Requirements: Must meet academic admission requirements, complete application and financial aid form. Show financial need. Deadline: April 1st for scholarship starting September of the same year Contact: Additional information and application available by writing to: Remi Adedokun, 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 High Point Civitan Club Discipline: General Award: $2,000 for 4-year school (1 award at T. W. Andrews and 1 at High Point Central. $1,000 for Community College (1 award at T. W. Andrews and 1 at High Point Central Requirements: Must attend T. W. Andrews or High Point Central High School. Citizenship, academic merit, character, leadership. Deadline: April 1 Contact: Counseling Office Alpha Delta Kappa- Gamma Epsilon Chapter Discipline: Education Award: $1,000 Requirements: Open to a male or female student majoring in Education Extra-curricular activities Deadline: April 5 Must be mailed by April 1 Contact: See your school counselor Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro-TOLEO Foundation Discipline: General Award: $3,000 renewable for four years. Requirements: Financial need, academic record, community involvement, character Deadline: April 8,2005 Contact: See Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro 379-9100 or visit web site at www.cfgg.org Alpha Kappa Alpha Discipline: General Award: $1,000 Requirements: African American male or female/Academic achievement/Community service/Civic involvement Deadline: April 9 Contact: School Counselor or contact Sondra Wright at 336-274-0339 Alpha Kappa Alpha-Davis Austin/Doris Stockham Scholarship Discipline: General Award: $500 Requirements: African American male or female/Must attend a historically black college or university/Financial need/Character Deadline: April 9 Contact: School counselor or contact Sondra Wright at 336-274-0339 Guilford Technical Community College-High School Achievement Scholarship Discipline: General Award: Full tuition-renewable Requirements: Show an acceptable academic background-rank in the upper 50% of class Deadline: April 9 Contact: School Counselor Guilford Technical Community College-High School Minority Achievement Scholarship Discipline: General Award: Full tuition-renewable Requirements: For minority students/Show acceptable credentials for admission/show evidence of potential success Deadline: April 9 Contact: School Counselor ABLE-Alliance of Black Lucent Employees Discipline: General Award: $1,000 Requirements: For African American students. Must have 2.5 or better gpa (on a 4.0 scale). Leadership, financial need. Deadline: April 10 Contact: School Counselor The Ayn Rand Institute's Annual Essay Contest on Ayn Rand's Novel "The Fountainhead" Discipline: Not applicable; this is a contest Award: First prize $10,000, Second prize $2,000, Third prize $1,000 Requirements: Open to 11th and 12th graders. Submit an essay, between 800-1600 words in length, on one of three topics pertaining to "The Fountainhead" (see website for details). Deadline: April Contact: The Ayn Rand Institute Essay Contest, Dept. W, PO Box 57044, Irvine, CA 92619-7044. Be sure to visit the website http://www.aynrand.org/contests Cameron Foundation Discipline: General Award: $500 Requirements: School/Community Involvement Deadline: April 15 Contact: School Counselor Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) scholarships Discipline: General Award: Unspecified Requirements: Open to Latino students in need of financial assistance. Deadline: April 15 Contact: Visit online at http://www.chciyouth.org or http://www.chci.org ECPI College of Technology Discipline: General Award: $1,500 - $3,000 Requirements: High school senior planning to attend ECPI, 3 recommendations, essay on why you chose ECPI and its program. GPA and SAT/ACT are considered; must attend ECPI. Deadline: April 15 Contact: Office of Admissions 1121 Wood Ridge Center Drive Charlotte, NC (704) 357-0077 Hispanic Scholarship program - Sallie Mae Fund - "First in My Family" Discipline: General Award: $500 to $5,000 Requirements: Open to Hispanic youth who are the first in their family to attend college. Deadline: April 15 Contact: Call the Hispanic College Fund at 800-644-4223 or download the application from http://www.wiredscholar.com NC A&T Laboratory Animal Science Discipline: Animal Sciences Award: Unspecified Requirements: GPA of 3.0 and SAT of 850 with major in Animal Sciences Deadline: April 15 Contact: NC A&T at (336) 332-7720 or (800) 443-8964 North Carolina Society of Accountants Discipline: Accounting Award: $500 Requirements: Must major in Accounting. Academic merit, financial need. Deadline: April 15 Contact: School Counselor or 768-8333 Pilot Club of Greensboro-Ruth S. Fox Scholarship Discipline: General Award: $500 to $1,000 Requirements: Financial need/Academic merit Deadline: April 15, 2005 Contact: School Counselor State Employees Association of North Carolina, Inc (SEANC) Discipline: General Award: Up to $1,000. Requirements: This scholarship has been established by the State Employees Association of North Carolina, Inc and is for active and associate members, their spouses, and dependent children who are enrolled as full-time students. Deadline: April 15, 2005 Contact: Contact the SEANC memebership/district relations dept. at (800)222-2758 or www.seanc.org High Point Rotary Club Discipline: General Award: $2,000 Requirements: For High Point Students only. Financial need, scholastic standing, extra-curricular activites, personal reputation, and moral integrity consistent with the standards of Rotary International. Deadline: April 16 Contact: School Counselor Friends of the High Point Theatre Discipline: Theatre Arts Award: $500 Requirements: For students attending T. W. Andrews, High Point Central, Southern Guilford or Southwest Guilford High Schools. Must have applied to an accredited Fine Arts/Theatre program at a state college or university Deadline: April 21 Contact: School Counselor Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro Thomas G. O'Briant Scholarship Discipline: General Award: $1,500 renewable for four years. Requirements: Statement of goals, FAFSA, transcript, 3 references Deadline: April 22, 2005 Contact: Michiko Staver, Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro, P.O. Box 20444, Greensboro, NC 27420-0444, mstavert@cfgg.org Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro: The Thomas G. O'Briant Memorial Scholarship Discipline: General Award: $1,500 renewable for up to four years. Requirements: This scholarship is based primarily on need. The Committee looks at character through the student's statement and the reference letters; at scholastic aptitude and accomplishments via the transcript and SAT scores; and at motivation as demonstrated by work history and extra-curricular involvement. Deadline: April 23, 2004. Contact: Information and application forms can be obtained at www.cfgg.org. Click on the "Grants" section to find scholarships. GLSEN-Greensboro (Gay, Lesbian, Straight, Education Network) Discipline: General Award: $1,000 Requirements: The applicant must be a student who has demonstrated leadership on LGBT issues in their school and / or community. Deadline: April 23, 2005 Contact: for an application either see your counselor or call Gary Palmer at 697-3000 ext. 2243 Ayn Rand Essay Contest Discipline: Essay Contest Award: $50 to $10,000 Requirements: High School Junior or Senior; must complete an essay on an Ayn Rand novel - The Fountainhead Deadline: April 25, 2006 Contact: Ayn Rand Institute The Center for the Advancement of Objectivism P. O. Box 6099 Inglewood, CA 90312 or School Counselor or visit www.aynrand.org/contests American Association of University Women - High Point Branch Discipline: Must attend a four year college or university. Award: $200 Requirements: Applicant must be: female, interested in science or mathematical majors or career choices, leadership in student affairs or school activities, will to succeed, realization of the need for women to be economically independent, and need. Deadline: April 30, 2005 Contact: For an application see your counselor or email thomasde@wssu.edu or kperry@davidson.k12.nc.us Child Support Council - Bob McGuire Scholarships Discipline: General Award: $1,000; 3 awards available Requirements: Open to NC residents. At least 1 parent must be a member of the NC Child Support Council or client of the program. Must attend 2-year or 4-year college in NC, submit copy of acceptance letter, have at least 2.0 GPA, good grades, activities, financial need Deadline: April 30 Contact: Visit NC Child Support Council online at http://www.nccscouncil.org or contact Lorraine Jackson - Supervisor II, Duplin County CSE, PO Box 969, Kenansville, NC 28349, telephone (910) 296-2200 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes Discipline: Service Work Award: $2,000 Requirements: Open to young people (8 to 18 years) of diverse backgrounds who have shown extraordinary leadership in making our world better. Must be someone who helps people, protects the environment, works to halt violence, or leads other important service work. Deadline: April 30 Contact: Visit website http://www.barronprize.org or email ba_richman@barronprize.org Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation's Holocaust Remembrance Project Discipline: Not applicable; this is a contest Award: First place receives a scholarship ranging from $1,000 - $5,000, an all-expense paid trip to Washington, DC, and a gold medal Requirements: Must be age 19 or under and currently enrolled in high school (grades 9-12). Deadline: April 30 Contact: Holocaust Remembrance Project, Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation, Inc., PO Box 2877, Tampa, FL 33601, telephone (813) 227-8500. Also visit website http://www.holocaust.hklaw.com. National Association of Hispanic Nurses Discipline: Nursing Award: $1,000 Requirements: Open to Hispanic students currently enrolled in Nursing school, 3.0 GPA, financial need, essay, recommendation Deadline: April 30 Contact: National Association of Hispanic Nurses, 1501 16th St. NW, Washington, DC 20036, telephone (202) 387-2477. Visit online http://www.thehispanicnurses.org North Carolina Child Support Council-Bob R. McGuire Memorial Scholarship Discipline: General Award: $1000 (3) Requirements: Parent must be a member of the NC Child Support Council or be a client of the Child Support Program (through IVD or AOC Clerk of Court services)/must have C or better average Deadline: April 30 Contact: Application materials available in the counseling office or from website Will to Win Asthma Athlete Discipline: High school scholar-athletes with asthma. Award: Varies from $1,000 to $10,000. Requirements: Achievement in competitive sports and high school academics. Deadline: April 30 Contact: (800)558-7305 or School Counselor William Penn T.I.G.E.R.S Association Scholarship Discipline: General Award: Up to $1,000 Requirements: For Andrews and High Point Central students only. Academic achievement, and financial need. One page essay required. Deadline: April 30, 2005 Contact: School Counselor Asian American Journalists Association - National AAJA General Scholarships Discipline: Print, Broadcast, or Photo Journalism Award: Up to $2,000 each Requirements: Must be a high school senior, committed to the field of journalism, sensitive to Asian American issues demonstrated by community involvement, have journalistic ability and financial need. Deadline: April Contact: AAJA, 1182 Market St., Suite 320, San Francisco, CA 94102, telephone (415) 346-2051. Or email national@aaja.org Coca-Cola Two Year Colleges Program Discipline: General Award: 1,000 Requirements: Minimum 2.5 gpa (on 4.0 scale)/100 hrs. of community service Deadline: ??? Contact: www.coca-colascholars.org Columbia College in Hollywood, CA Discipline: Film, Television, Liberal Arts Award: $4,000 to $24,000 Requirements: Junior interested in attending Columbia College. Academically talented student. Deadline: April Contact: Columbia College, 800-785-0585 or visit www.columbiacollege.edu Intertribal Timber Council - Truman D. Picard Scholarship Program Discipline: Natural Resources Award: $1,200 for graduating high school students, $1,800 for students currently attending an institution of higher education and studying Natural Resources. Requirements: Open to Native American/Alaskan students pursuing a higher education in Natural Resources. Must submit letter of application demonstrating interest in Natural Resources, commitment to education, community/culture, academic merit, and financial need. Also submit resume, 3 letters of reference, validated enrollment in a federally recognized tribe or Native Alaska Corp. Deadline: April Contact: Intertribal Timber Council, ATTN: Education Committee, 1112 N.E. 21st Avenue, Portland, OR 97232-2114, telephone (503) 282-4296 or visit website www.itcnet.org. Or email http://www.itc1@teleport.com National Panhellenic Council, Inc. Discipline: General Award: Unspecified Requirements: GPA 2.5 unweighted, SAT 750, demonstrated leadership, entering freshman in 4-year program, essay, 2 letters of recommendation, transcript, SAT, class rank Deadline: April Contact: School Counselor NC Central University Edmonds Scholars Program Discipline: Teaching Award: In-state tuition, room, and board on campus, approved books and supplies, use of laptop computer, financial assistance for professional development activities, support for study-abroad experience Requirements: Must meet NC Central University admissions requirements, complete form, submit three letters of recommendation. Complete on-site writing sample, commit to "pay-back-in-service" requirements, applicant interview. Deadline: April Contact: Call NCCU's School of Education at (919) 560-6466. Visit website http://www.nccu.edu Tylenol Scholarship Discipline: General Award: 10 at $10,000; 150 at $1,000 Requirements: Open to high school seniors or undergraduate students intending to major in a health related field. Deadline: April Contact: Visit online http://www.tylenol.com UNC-Chapel Hill - Meisenheimer Scholarship Discipline: General Award: $3,000 Requirements: Admitted to UNC-Chapel Hill, interview, athletics, school and community involvement. Deadline: April Contact: School Counselor or UNC Office of Admission, Jackson Hall CB#2200, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-2200, (919) 962-8396 |