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Scholarship Sources in red are scholarships local to GCS students.

Source	Discipline	Award	Requirements	Deadline	Contact
Community Foundation of Gaston County		Varies per each scholarship	Varies per each scholarship; Please see separate listings for the following scholarships sponsored by the Community Foundation of Gaston County: Alaina N. Abernathy, Alex Blackwelder, John E. Willoughby, Jarman Family, David Belk Cannon Family, Sylvia L. Holmes, Max J. Fowler, Paul F. Fuller, Clyde & Dezaree Brackett Family, Tom Browne, Helen Rhyne Marvin, Kai's Memorial Internship Fund, Lonnie & Rachel Waggoner Nursing Education Endowment Fund.	Varies	Visit www.cfgaston.org or Erin Welsch, Community Foundation, 704-864-0927 More Information
Gaston College: The Management Honors Scholarship Program	Academic	$1,200 and it is renewable for a second year as long as the student maintains a 3.0 GPA while enrolled at Gaston College.	High school seniors who have demonstrated academic talent and plan to attend Gaston College. This is an academic scholarship and not based on need.	March 31, 2010	Visit www.GastonCountyScholarships.com for application or see school counselor. More Information
North Carolina Blueberry Festival Essay Scholarship	Academic	The NC Blueberry Festival Assoc. will award a minimum of one $4,000 scholarship, two $3,000 scholarships, three $2,000 scholarships, and four $1,000 scholarships.	NC High School senior; essay; acceptance to and enrolled full-time at either an accredited two-year or four-year college/university; and pursuit of a degree in an agricultural field of study is not required.	March 15, 2008	Visit www.GastonCountyScholarships.com to download application or see School Counselor. More Information
Jagannathan Scholarship (NCSEAA-North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority)	Academic & Financial Need Scholarship	Up to $3,500 per year	Excellent scholastic record (the avg. unweighted gpa of recipients last year was 3.8); financial need; only one student can be nominated by each high school; CSS Profile must be filed by February 8! See http://profileonline.collegeboard.com/index.jsp to register for Profile. The Profile is used to determine a student's financial need.	February 8	Visit www.cfnc.org/jag OR www.gaston.k12.nc.us/resources/parents/scholarships, or click the More Information link to download a copy of the application. For questions, see your School Counselor. More Information
NC Society of Accountants	Accounting	$500	Must show firm intention to enter the field of accounting, be a resident of NC, enroll in an accredited school of higher education in NC, & enroll in an accounting degree program with 6 or more credit hrs. per semester. Two letters of recommendation are required. Financial need is considered.	April 15, 2008	Visit www.gaston.k12.nc.us/resources/parents/scholarships, or click the More Information link to download a copy of the application. More Information
DeVry Institute Dean's Scholarship	Accounting, Business, Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Information Systems	$1,000 per term	SAT 1100 (minimum 530 math, 470 verbal), ACT 24 (minimum 22 on both math and verbal), GPA, extracurricular activities	December 15	DeVry Institute Hotline: (630) 571-7700
DeVry Institute Presidential Scholarship	Accounting, Business, Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Information Systems	Up to $40,000	Scholastic achievement, SAT/ACT, community service, extracurricular activity and an essay	March 13	DeVry Institute Hotline: (630) 571-7700
USDA/1890 National Scholars Program	Agriculture, Food, and Natural resources	Varies	3.0 GPA, 1000+ SAT, attend one of seventeen historically Black land-grant universities	January 15	USDA/1890 Liaison Office NC A&T State University Greensboro, NC 27411 (336) 334-7709
NC A&T USDA/1890 National Scholars Program	Agriculture, Food, or Natural Resources Sciences	34 - Full scholarships	3.0 GPA, 1000 SAT or 21 ACT, US citizen. Must sign agreement to work for 1 year for USDA for each year of the scholarship.	January	School Counselor or contact Dr. Richard Robbins, NC A&T University, 1601 E. Market St., Greensboro, NC 27027 (336) 334-7278.
Frank & Elizabeth Spencer Scholarship	Agriculture, Home Economics, or Pre-veterinary medicine	$500	Must enroll in a degree program in agriculture, home economics, or pre-veterinary medicine. The Agricultural Institute at NC State qualifies for this scholarship.	April 15, 2007	Download a copy of the application at the More Information link or see School Counselor. See also www.ces.ncsu.edu/copubs/4-H/067 for additonal information. More Information
Careers in Agriculture Scholarship program	Agronomy or Livestock	$1,000	Students 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.	March 3	Visit website More Information
NC A&T Laboratory Animal Science	Animal Sciences	Unspecified	GPA of 3.0 and SAT of 850 with major in Animal Sciences	April 15	NC A&T at (336) 332-7720 or (800) 443-8964
Entertainment Software Associatiaon (ESA)	Animation, Interactive, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Computer Graphics, Graphic Communications, Graphic Design,	$3000	available to minority and female students enrolled full- time in an undergraduate degree program. You must be majoring in a field that will lead to a career in computer and video game arts to qualify for this award.	May 15, 2010	http://www.theesa.com/foundation/scholarship.asp More Information
American Architectural Foundation - Minority Scholarship Program	Architecture	$500 - $2,500	Open to minority students on the basis of financial need, academic achievement, essay, recommendations, nomination These scholarships are open to high school seniors and college freshmen who plan to study architecture at a NAAB-accredited program.	The nomination form is due in the first week of December, 2009 and the application, an essay, statement of disadvantaged circumstances, letters of recommendations, transcripts and a drawing are due on January 15 (2010) of each year.	For further information contact Catherine Roussel, AIA, at The American Institute of Architects: 202.626.7417 or croussel@aia.org. More Information
Hunter Huss Ty Hoffman Memorial Art Award	Art	$100	Must be a graduating senior who has show a determination to develop and use artistic talents to the best of their ability. Selected by art teacher at Hunter Huss High School.	Art teacher selects in April of each year but announced at Awards Ceremony.	School Counselor or Art teacher
American Art Therapy Association (AATA)Scholarships	Art Therapy	Unspecified	Financial need, must be members of the AATA; other requirements vary by scholarship	June 15, 2010	American Art Therapy Association, 1202 Allanson Road, Mundelein, IL 60060-3803, telephone (847) 949-6064 or (888) 290-0878. Visit http://www.americanarttherapyassociation.org/aata-awards.html More Information
University of Arkansas Fullbright College Sturgis Fellowships	Arts and Sciences	$12,000 per year and out-of-state tuition differential	Must exhibit outstanding academic merit. Letters of recommendation required. Must submit application for admission.	February 1	University of Arkansas, Director of Honors Studies, Old Main 517, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701 or visit online. More Information
Ashbrook Athletic Booster Club Scholarship	Athletic	$1,000 to one male & one female	Top Student Athletes - 1 male & 1 female; financial need will be considered.	May 21	Visit www.GastonCountyScholarships.com to download application or see School Counselor. More Information
North Gaston Houston Patterson Scholarship	Athletic	$1,000.00	Four years of participation in high school sports. Must be a graduating Senior that is planning on attending college.	Received by 3:00 pm April 23, 2010	See Mrs. Young or any coach for information on being nominated for this scholarship.
Bessemer City High School Kevin Millwood Scholarship	Athletic	$2,500	Academic achievement, extracurricular activities, financial need, must attend a 2 or 4 year college/university	April	Please contact Mrs. Mahaffey in the counseling office for an application.
Presbyterian College	Athletics	Varies	Athletic ability.	Contact the coaching staff	Office of Admissions, Presbyterian College, Clinton, SC, 29325 or telephone (800)476-7272. Visit website. More Information
Ashbrook High School Dr. Robert Ogden Scholarship	Band Scholarship	Two $500 scholarships will be awarded.	Must be a high school senior at Ashbrook High School and must have been involved in high school band, or colorguard, or combination of both for at least 3 years with at least TWO years being in the Ashbrook Band. Based on character and scholastic achievement.	May 15, 2009	Visit www.GastonCountyScholarships.com to download application or see School Counselor. More Information
Norfolk State University - Dozoretz National Institute for Minorities in Applied Sciences	Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics	Full scholarship	Bright, talented, and well motivated minority student, 3.0 GPA	April 1	Norfolk State University, 700 Park Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23504, (757) 823-8396. Visit online http://www.nsu.edu
Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) - Minoru Yasui Memorial Scholarship	Broadcasting	$1,500	Must be male, Asian American, show promise as a broadcaster. Must be committed to journalism field, sensitive to Asian American issues as demonstrated by community service, have journalistic ability and financial need.	March 28, 2008	Lila Chwee, Student Programs Coordinator, telephone (415) 346-2051 ext. 102 http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/scholarships/ More Information
Gaston 2012 Student Contest for Business Ideas	Business	First Prize: $2000, Second Prize: $1500, Third Prize: $1000, Fourth Prize: $500	Must be a senior attending a Gaston County Public High School	April 18, 2008	Visit www.GastonCountyScholarships.com to download application or see School Counselor or School Career Development Coordinator for more information. More Information
Electronic Document Systems Foundation (EDSF)	Business, Business Administration and Management, Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering Technician, Computer Graphics, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Computer Software Engineering, Computer Software Technician, Computer Software and Media A	$1000	available to full- time students pursuing a career in document management or graphic communications. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to qualify for this award. Preference is given to students who are involved in environmental sustainability projects and/ or demonstrate leadership and community involvement.	May 3, 2010	http://www.edsf.org/what_we_do/scholarships/index.html?PHPSESSID=0578f4b95409e056d3206e21de9c55fd More Information
PMI North Carolina Chapter Scholarship	Business, Construction Management, Management Information Systems, Management Science, Operations Management and Supervision	$2500	available to students enrolled in or applying for an accredited academic degree program in project management or a related field benefiting from project management. Preference is given to students in the following order: North Carolina residents attending an accredited program; individuals attending an accredited program in North Carolina; students attending or planning to attend an accredited program in the tri- state area of Virginia, North Carolina or South Carolina; and all other students.	June 1, 2010	http://www.pmi.org/pmief/scholarship/scholarship-NC.asp More Information
Gaston Music Education Foundation Scholarships	Candidates must be planning to major in music.	Two college scholarships will be offered at $2,000, each paid to the college/university of the student's choice in four equal installments over a four year period. These are only for students planning to major in music.	Must be a senior and a resident of Gaston County; completed at least one semester of his/her senior year; be referred by his/her music teacher; & pursue a college music degree. Auditions are held for piano, voice, string, or band instruments. Competition involves an audition and a written theory test. Applications due January 11, 2010. Auditions held Saturday, February 13, 2010.	Applications are due by Monday, January 11, 2010 along with $15 non-refundable fee, payable to GMEF. Auditions will be held Saturday, February 13, 2010.	Ms. Tem Dalton, 3007 Courtland Drive, Gastonia, NC 28056, (704) 825-3969 or Jane McLean at (704) 825-3969. More Information
Highland School of Technology Career Pathway Scholarship	Career Pathway	Eight $1000 scholarships will be awarded.	3.5 or better grade point average in career pathway courses; 3.0 or better cumulative grade point average; extracurricular activities; performance in senior project class; acceptance into accredited two or four year college; letter from student, parent, and letters of recommendation.	Received by May 21, 2010	Visit www.GastonCountyScholarships.com or see school counselor. More Information
American Chemical Society Scholars Program	Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Chemical Engineering.	Up to $3,000 a year	Minority student with a 3.0 GPA and demonstrated financial need.	March 1, 2010	(800) 227-5558, ext. 6250 More Information
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Communication, Psychology, Science and Society at Rensselaer	$5,000 renewable	Academic excellence. One student nominated by school scholarship committee.	January	School Counselor or Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Office of Admissions 110 Eighth Street Troy, NY 12180 (800) 448-6562
Presidential Freedom Scholars - Student Service	Community Service	$1,000	Each high school may designate two students from among their junior and senior classes to receive this award in recognition of outstanding community service. Designees must have completed 100 hours minimum community service within the past year and be US citizens or permanent residents. Essay also required.	July 1, 2005	School Counselor or visit online More Information
Prudential Spirit of Community Award	Community Service	$1,000 - $5,000 and/or an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, DC	Be a student in grades 5-12, who has engaged in a volunteer or self-initiated community service activity performed at least partly during the last 12 months; submit completed application to school principal	October 31 to school principal	School Counselor or visit website or call 1-888-450-9961. Address is Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, CSFA, 1505 Riverview Road, PO Box 297, St. Peter, MN 56082 More Information
Presbyterian Church USA Servant Leadership Scholarship	Community service and leadership	$5000 awarded to eight students each year	Student must have demonstrated outstanding community and/or church service and are members of a Presbyterian Church (USA). Letters of support from pastor and/or youth advisor. Students nominated as Outstanding Youth Leader Awards by their church will be considered for these awards.	November 15	Your Presbyterian Church (USA) pastor or any college associated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). Also Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC. More Information
Society of Women Engineers - Rockwell International Corp. Scholarships	Computer Science or Engineering	$3,000	Open to female minority students. Based on academic achievement and leadership experience or potential.	March, 2010	Society of Women Engineers, Rockwell International Corp., 120 Wall Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10005-3902, telephone (212) 509-9577 or visit online. More Information
Professional Construction Estimators Association - Charlotte Chapter	Construction or Engineering	$1,500	Must attend UNCC and be enrolled in the Engineering Program with a Construction option. Based on academic ability, financial need, and the desire to enter construction industry. This is part of the John T. Ball Memorial Scholarship Endowment.	April	UNCC School of Engineering (704) 687-2628 More Information
Tom Browne Scholarship	Construction or related trades and professions.	$750	Must be a Gaston County resident for at least two years or a Gaston County High School graduate who demonstrates a strong interest in the professional field of construction or related trades & professions. Open to 2-year or 4-year college applicants.	March 31, 2009	Visit www.gaston.k12.nc.us/resources/parents/scholarships, or click the More Information link to download a copy of the application. For questions, see School Counselor. More Information
Elmira College Founder Scholarships	Creative Arts, Economics/Business, Humanities, Social Sciences, Mathematics, Natural Sciences	$28,000 over four years ($7,000 per year); renewable with a 2.5 GPA at the end of each academic year.	SAT of at least 1000, ACT at least 22, academic merit (GPA, class rank, and test scores). All scholarships are based on application to the college.	November 1 and January 15	Elmira College (607) 735-1724 or (800) 935-6472 or visit online.
UNC-Chapel Hill - The Thomas Wolfe Scholarship	Creative Writing	Varies	The Thomas Wolfe Scholarship award, the first of its kind at UNC-Chapel Hill, will be based largely on written work submitted by candidates. Artistic merit is the chief criterion of selection. Students who write poetry, fiction, plays, literary non-fiction (personal narratives, memoir, travel and nature essays, literary journalism, belles-lettres) are eligible. Multiple genre submissions are also encouraged, though submissions are limited to one application per student. You must apply to UNC-CH simultaneosly and meet the academic requirements for admission.	November 2, 2009	The Thomas Wolfe Scholarship, The Creative Writing Program, Dept. of English & Comparative Literature, UNC-Chapel Hill, Greenlaw Hall, CB#3520, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3520 More Information
James Beard Foundation Scholarship	Culinary Arts	Varies - several scholarships offered. See web site for details.	Strong aptitude, financial need, acceptance to culinary school, 2 references, tax return, specific criteria varies for different scholarships.	May 15, 2010	James Beard Foundation, Attention: Caroline Stuart, 55 Comstock Hill Rd, New Canaan, CT, 06840, telephone (212) 675-4984 ext. 311. Visit online. More Information
Catawba Valley Community College	Current Fund Scholarships There are numerous Current Fund Scholarships in addition to the Presidential Scholars Program and the Emerging Leaders Program. These funds may change in award amount, selection criteria, etc. Additional scholarship funds may	Varies from $100 to full tuition, books, fees, supplies, and part-time job	Application	Unavailable	Catawba Valley Community College 2550 Hwy 70 SE Hickory, NC 28602 (828) 327-7000 or visit online. More Information
UNC-Charlotte Dance & Theatre Departments	Dance & Theatre	Varies	Demonstrated financial need; minimum 3.0 GPA; letter of application with supporting reasons as to financial need; artistic/academic suitability for the award; and must have a current résumé on file in the Dance and Theatre departmental office	Contact Dance & Theatre Dept.	Dr. Bruce C. Auerbach, Dance and Theatre Department (704) 687-4418 bcauerba@email.uncc.edu More Information
American Dental Association - Health Foundation Scholarships	Dental Hygiene, Dental Assisting, Dental Lab Technology	Up to $1,000	US citizen, at least 3.0 GPA, rising 2nd year student	August 15	American Dental Association, 211 East Chicago Avenue, Suite 820, Chicago, IL 60611, telephone (312) 440-2567. Visit online. More Information
American Dental Association - Minority Dental Student Scholarship Program	Dentistry	up to $2,500	Open to minority students. Awards are based on financial need, academic achievement, biographical sketch, and references.	July 1	American Dental Association Minority Dental Student Scholarship Program, 211 East Chicago Avenue, Suite 820, Chicago, IL 60611, telephone (312) 440-2567. Visit online. More Information
Ruth Angel Grant-in-Aid	Education	$500	Must be a Gaston County high school senior who plans to enter a college or university to complete his or her degree in education & to teach in NC.	To School Counselor by March 19, 2010	Visit www.GastonCountyScholarships.com, or click the More Information link to download a copy of the application. For questions, see School Counselor. More Information
Alpha Delta Kappa Teachers' Sorority Scholarship	Education	$500	Must be a senior from Gaston County who plans to pursue a degree in education.	Received by March 15,2010	Visit www.GastonCountyScholarships.com, or click the More Information link to download a copy of the application. For questions, see School Counselor. More Information
Gaston County Unit of NCAE Scholarship	Education	$1,000	Must be planning to major in education and attend a NC college or university	Postmarked by April 12, 2010	Visit www.GastonCountyScholarships.com or see School Counselor. More Information
Vincennes University Foundation - Walters Scholar in Education	Education	Full tuition, fees, room and board, books for two years	High School senior with 1100 or above on SAT or 25 or above on ACT; top 10% of class; student leader	March 1	Email vufdn@vinu.edu or visit online http://www.vinu.edu More Information
NC Teaching Fellows	Education	$6,500 renewable	Graduating Senior, 3.0 GPA, above average SAT scores, school and community activities, leadership, commitment to career in public schools	October 19	School Counselor
Catawba College Teaching Scholars	Education	$15,000 for qualified Teaching Scholars	Must be planning to be a teacher; SAT/ACT scores 1000; GPA 3.4; leadership; community involvement; commitment to teaching.	Unspecified	Visit www.catawba.edu/teachingscholars or call 1-800-CATAWBA More Information
Phi Delta Kappa	Education	$1,000 - $5,000 (international) and $500 (local)	Rank in upper 1/3 of class, essay, references, academic achievement.	January 15	Phi Delta Kappa International P. O. Box 789 Bloomington, IN 47402-0789 (812) 339-1156 or School Counselor
NC Retired School Personnel Maude Carter Scholarship	Education	$1000	Scholarship, service, & financial need	Postmarked by April 16, 2010	Visit www.GastonCountyScholarships.com, or click the More Information link to download a copy of the application. For questions, see School Counselor. More Information
NCAE-FTA Scholarship	Education	Varies	Be an active member in good standing with a local FTA organization; be a NC resident & a high school senior with at least a 3.0 GPA; planning to major in education; attend an in-state or out-of-state college or university.	January 16	NC Teacher Cadet Program, ATTN: FTA, P.O. Box 5010, Salisbury, NC 28147 or see your school counselor. More Information
Elon University and NC Teaching Fellows Commission	Education	$6,500 from NC Teaching Fellows Commission and $6,500 from Elon funds including NCLTE for total of $13,000 annually	NC residents - apply to Public School Forum of NC.	See High School Counselor	High School Guidance Counselor for application and Elon for specific details of the program.
Jane R. Hansel Teacher Cadet Scholarship	Education	$1,500	Must be a senior in good standing with an un-weighted GPA of 3.0 or better; planning to major in education; attend a college or university in NC; be a NC Teacher Cadet who has completed the NC Teacher Cadet Program or will by the end of your senior year and be in good standing.	January 16	Visit http://gaston.k12.nc.us/resources/parents/scholarships for application or see school counselor. More Information
NC State University - College of Education Scholarships	Education	Varies	Varies	March 5, 2010	http://ced.ncsu.edu/student_services/scholarship_info.php More Information
William G. & Hazel Vuncannon Hardin Education Scholarship	Education	Up to $750.	Must be a rising college junior and/ or senior pursuing a degree in preschool, elementary or secondary education.	received by March 2, 2010	Visit wwww.GastonCountyScholarships.com for application. www.cfgaston.org/grantseekers/documents/HardinApplication.doc More Information
Future Teachers of America/NCAE	Education	One scholarship of $1,000 and two of $500.	GPA OF 3.0, three letters of recommendation, desire to major in education.	February 1, 2008	See FTA advisor or visit www.GastonCountyScholarships.com for application More Information
NC Alpha Delta Kappa Past State Presidents Scholarships	Education Major	$2,000	Attend a NC college or university Full time student Good character Financial Need *See scholarship download page to view specific scholarship requirement	February 2, 2010	Visit www.GastonCountyScholarships.com to download application or see school counselor. More Information
Greater Charlotte Alliance of Black School Educators	Education Majors	Six $1,0000 scholarships awarded	Graduating high school senior, show proof of acceptance from accredited post-secondary institution, US Citizen, good standing with high school, 2.8 GPA or higher, completed TYPED application form	March 19, 2010	Mail completed packet to: GCABSE C/O Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 36693 Charlotte, NC 28236-6693 More Information
NC State University College of Education and Psychology	Education or Psychology	Range $700 to $3,900	Overall school record.	February 1	School Counselor or call (919) 515-3325. Visit website. More Information
NC PTA Student Scholarship	Education-related majors	$1,000	Student must be a member of their high school PTA/PTSA by January 8th of their senior year. The PTA/PTSA must be in good standing. Two-phase application process. Phase 1 is online.	Online by February 15 (Phase One)	http://www.ncpta.org More Information
Nielson Electronics Institute	Electronics	2 - $1,000	Must be accepted into a 2-year course of study at Nielson		School Counselor
American Institute of Chemical Engineers: Minority Scholarship	Engineering	$1,000	1. Applicants must be members of a minority group (i.e. African-American, Hispanic, Native American, or Alaskan Native) that is underrepresented in chemical engineering. 2. Applicants must be high school graduates and plan to enroll in a four-year university offering a science/engineering degree. Applicants are encouraged to choose classes leading to a degree in science or engineering. 3. The selection of winners will be based on the applicant's academic record, participation in school and work activities, reason for choosing science or engineering, and financial need.	May 30, 2010	http://www.aiche.org/Students/Awards/MinorityScholarshipAwardsIncomingFreshmen.aspx More Information
National Society of Professional Engineers - Auxiliary Scholarship	Engineering	$1,000 per year for 4 years	Graduating (female) seniors interested in an engineering career, SAT 1300+, 3.0 GPA, US Citizen.	March 1	National Society of Engineers, 1420 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 684-2800 or School Counselor or visit NSPE web site. http://www.nspe.org/scholarships/sc1-hs.asp More Information
National Society of Professional Engineers - Virginia D. Henry Scholarship	Engineering	$1,000 for freshman year	Open to females. The recipient of this scholarship may attend the college or university of her choice (the program must be accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology). The scholarship is awarded strictly on the basis of achievement	March 1	National Society of Engineers, 1420 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, telephone (703 684-2800 or visit online. http://www.nspe.org/scholarships/sc1-hs.asp More Information
National Society of Professional Engineers - Maureen L. & Howard N. Blitman, P.E. Scholarship to Promote Diversity in Engineering	Engineering	$5,000 for freshman year	Awarded to a high school senior (male or female), from an ethnic minority, who has been accepted into an ABET-accredited engineering program at a four-year college or university.	March 1, 2005	http://www.nspe.org/scholarships/sc1-hs.asp More Information
SAE Engineering Scholarship Program - Society of Automotive Engineers	Engineering or related Science	$1,000-$10,000 for corporate-sponsored schoarships, $400 to full tuition for university sponsored scholarships	Intention to earn degree in engineering or a related science; U.S. citizen; meet minimum GPA, SAT or ACT scores as outlined in the individual requirements of each scholarship.	January 15, 2010	School Counselor or online @ http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/hsengineering.htm More Information
Air Force ROTC	Engineering, Architecture, Computers, Math, Meteorology, Physics, Nursing, Foreign Language (Central Europe, Russian, Middle east, and Asian); various scholarships available	Full scholarships	Top 30% of the class; varies by scholarship	December 1, 2009	Air Force ROTC representative or apply online. More Information
Johns Hopkins University - Charles R. Westgate Scholarships in Engineering	Engineering. Must attend Johns Hopkins Univ.	Full tuition and a stipend towards living expenses for four years of undergraduate study	Apply for Freshman admission to the School of Engineering at Johns Hopkins Univ., present an outstanding high school record and achievements in other areas including leadership, success in science fairs, evidence of independent research.	January 1	Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Johns Hopkins University, 140 Garland Hall/3400 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21218-2683; phone (410)516-8171. Visit online. More Information
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Environmental essay contest	Up to five essays will win $10,000 cash prizes.	Must apply to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to enroll as an Ecological Economics, Values, and Policy major.	February 1	School Counselor or Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Office of Admissions 110 Eighth Street Troy, NY 12180 (800) 448-6562
Gaston County Board of Commissioners Essay Contest	Essay	1st place: $500, 2nd place: $250, 3rd place: $100	Essay topic: A county employee or service that has had an impact on my life (250 word minimum)	Received by April 22, 2005 to Ann Neal, Gaston County Schools, 943 Osceola St. Gastonia, NC 28054	Download a copy of the application at the More Information link or see School Counselor. More Information
Ackinson Scholarship	Essay	$1750	The Ackinson Scholarship is open to grade 11 or 12 students and any full-time student who has been accepted to or who is currently enrolled in a college, university, or any other accredited post-secondary institution. Must answer essay in 1000 words or less.	September 25, 2005	Click More Information or visit www.ackinson.com/scholarships More Information
Ayn Rand Essay Contest	Essay Contest	$50 to $10,000	High School Junior or Senior; must complete an essay on an Ayn Rand novel	April 25, 2007	Ayn Rand Institute The Center for the Advancement of Objectivism P. O. Box 6099 Inglewood, CA 90312 or School Counselor or visit online. More Information
Civic Literacy Scholarship	Essay contest	Up to $2,000 scholarship	Students in 9th through 12th grades in NC may submit an essay of 1,000-1,200 words on a particular topic. All applicants must complete the online registration form NO LATER than March 3. If you lack access to a computer, you may call Dion Terry and preregister over the phone at (919)834-2099. Completed essays may be emailed, faxed, or sent by mail to : Dr. Robert Luebke, Civitas Institute, N.C. Civic Literacy Project, 225 Hillsborough St., Suite 130, Raleigh, NC 27603. Email: bobl@nccivitas.org Fax: (919) 834-2350.	March 24 (Postmarked)	www.nccivitas.org/scholarship . More Information
Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE)	Essay; Academic Freedom and Freedom of Speech	$5,000, $2,500 or $1000 college scholarships, winners announced December 11, 2009.	The competition is open to all high school seniors and the essay must be 700-1,200 words. Applicants are asked to write an essay explaining why free speech and First Amendment rights are crucial to higher education and how abuses of these rights harm the college experience.	November 6, 2009	Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, Attn. Essay Scholarship Contest, 601 Walnut Street, Suite 510, Philadelphia, PA 19106; For essay ideas, view documentaries "FIRE in Action: Valdosta State" and Think What We Think.....or else: Thought Contro More Information
KFC Colonel's Scholars	Financial need & entrepreneurial spirit	Up to $20,000 (4 years) for tuition, fees, textbooks, room/board.	Graduating high school seniors must have earned a minimum GPA of 2.75 or higher; enroll in a public college or university within your state of legal residence; plan to pursue a bachelor's degree; be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; & demonstrate financial need. Online applications available beginning December 1	December 1, 2009 through February 10, 2010	KFC Colonel's Scholars Program, P.O. Box 4030, Iowa City, IA 52243-4030 or www.kfcscholars.org More Information
Greensboro College Fine Arts Scholarship	Fine Arts	Music, theatre, and art awards are available to students with outstanding talents. Awards vary from $2,500 to $5,000.	Application includes either an audition through the appropriate department or the submission of a portfolio or samples of work. The student must maintain a 2.5 cumulative grade point average.	Call for audition dates	Greensboro College, 815 W. Market St., Greensboro, NC 27401, telephone 1-800-346-8226 or visit website, or see school counselor. More Information
Hobart and William Smith College	Fine Arts	$3,000 - $10,000	Exceptional talent in fine or performing arts	Call for Deadline	Arts Scholars, Hobart and Smith College, Geneva, NY, 14456-3397, phone (315) 781-3315 or (800) 852-2256 or (800) 245-0100. Also visit online http://www.hws.edu More Information
Southern Methodist University (Meadows School of the Arts)	Fine Arts (Music, Dance, Theatre, Visual Arts, or Communications)	Varies $1,000 to $16,000	Audition, admission to Southern Methodist.	January	Meadows School of the Arts Dallas, TX 75275 (800) 323-0672
College of Charleston	Fine Arts, Theatre Arts	$300 to $1,000	Submit supporting material including audition or portfolio	February	Office of Admissions 66 George Street Charleston, SC 29424 (843) 953-5670 or visit online. More Information
United Methodist Student Loan and Scholarship Programs	For all United Methodists	Varies	Member of United Methodist Church; for some, must attend United Methodist related school.	Various deadlines for different scholarships ranging from February 1, 2008 - June 1, 2008	Financial Aid Office at the United Methodist related college to which student is applying or Council for Higher Education in Greensboro OR visit www.colleges-cministries.org/ OR http://www.gbhem.org/gbhem/loans2.html#scholarship More Information
National High School Essay Contest	Foreign Policy	First prize - $2,500, Second prize - $1,250, Third prize - $750	Open to students in grades 9-12, attending school in the U.S. or U.S. citizens in schools overseas. Submit 750- to 1,000-word essay on a global issue that is important to you in United States foreign policy today.	March 1	Visit website http://www.afsa.org/essaycontest More Information
Duke University, Angier B. Duke Scholarships	General	Full tuition plus summer study in Oxford	Intellectually outstanding students who show promise of being intellectual leaders. No separate application required; those considered will be notified by the Advisory Committee.	Application Deadline	Duke University, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, (919) 684-3214. More Information
Duke University - Trinity Scholarships	General	Full tuition, room and board, books, fees, and expenses; 4 years	NC and SC students who have demonstrated outstanding academic and personal qualifications. No separate application required; all applicants for admission are automatically considered for merit scholarships.	January or Early Decision deadline in November	Duke University, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 919-684-3214. More Information
University of Tennessee Alumni Andrew D. Holt Scholarship	General	$16,000 ($4,000 per year) 2 available at UT Chattanooga, 8 at UT Knoxville, 1 at UT Martin, 2 at UT Memphis	Academic merit and leadership. Must be admitted to a UT campus by February 1. University application serves as scholarship application.	February 1	Director of Alumni Programs, University of Tennesee, 600 Andy Holt Tower, Knoxville, TN 37996-0160 (865) 974-3011
Duke University - Reginaldo Howard Scholarships	General	Full tuition; renewable	Incoming African-American students who have demonstrated outstanding academic qualifications and leadership potential. No separate application required; all applicants for admission are automatically considered for merit scholarships.	January or Early Decision deadline in November	Duke University, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 919-684-3214. More Information
Elmira College Iris Leadership Award	General	$16,000 over four years, $4,000 per year. Renewable with a 2.5 GPA at the end of each academic year.	Outstanding high school activity (not including athletics) leaders as determined by the Director of Admissions.	Scholarship is based on application due November 1 and January 15	Elmira College (607) 735-1724 or (800) 935-6472 or visit online.
UNC-Asheville University Laurels Academic/Merit Scholarship	General	Incoming Freshmen are considered. Varies from $1,000 plus and may be renewable if student maintains GPA of 3.0 and continues to be enrolled full-time.	Three of the following: 3.5 GPA, SAT 1200, ACT 27, challenging senior curriculum; requires essay, listing of extra-curricular activities, and participation in on-campus interview.	November 15, 2009	University Laurels, Enrollment Services, UNC Asheville, CPO #2240, Lipinsky Hall, One University Heights, Ashville, NC 28804-8510 OR contact UNC-A Admissions Office at 828-251-6481 or 1-800-531-9842 OR www.unca.edu/financialaid/scholarships.asp More Information
Washington University in St. Louis Danforth Scholars Program	General	Four years of full or partial tuition.	Seeking candidates who have exhibited a capacity for service and leadership, as well as academic excellence, and who will embrace the challenges of a rigorous academic curriculum.	October 15	School Counselor or Washington University Campus Box 1089 1 Brookings Drive St. Louis, MO 63130 (800) 638-0700 or (314) 935-6000 More Information
Hobart and William Smith College HWS Grants	General	Up to $22,500 per year	Students who demonstrate need beyond federal, state and private assistance	Call for Deadline	Hobart and Smith College, Geneva, NY 14456-3397, phone (315) 781-3315, or (800) 852-2256 or (800) 245-0100. Visit online http://www.hws.edu More Information
Hobart and William Smith College Trustee Scholarships for Academic Excellence	General	$17,000 per year renewable	Must meet one of the following: SAT 1250 or ACT 27 or top 10% of class or have a cumulative average of 90 or equivalent	February 1	Arts Scholars, Hobart and Smith College, Geneva, NY 14456-3397, phone (315) 781-3315 or (800) 852-2256 or (800) 245-0100 or visit online. More Information
Wake Forest University Carswell Scholarship	General	Covers tuition, room, and board. Plus $1500 for personal expenses.	Top 1-3 percent of class, SAT 1500+, extracurricular achievements beyond the local level	Apply for admission by December 1 or November 15 for early decision	Office of Financial Aid Box 7246 Reynolda Station Winston-Salem, NC 27109 (336) 758-5176 More Information
Wake Forest University Graylyn Scholarship	General	Full tuition, renewable	Top 1-3 percent of class, SAT 1400+, extracurricular achievements beyond the local level	January 1 or November 15 for early decision	Office of Financial Aid Box 7246 Reynolda Station Winston-Salem, NC 27109 (336) 758-5176
Elmira College Mark Twain Scholarships	General	$48,000 over four years, $12,000 per year. Renewable with a 3.3 GPA at the end of each academic year.	SAT at least 1100, ACT at least 24, academic merit (GPA, class rank, and test scores).	November 1 and January 15	Elmira College (607) 735-1724 or (800) 935-6472 or visit online.
Wake Forest University Joseph Gordon Scholarships for Black Students	General	Full tuition, renewable	Top 1-3 percent of class, SAT 1400+, extracurricular achievements beyond the local level	January 1 or November 15 for early decision	Office of Financial Aid Box 7246 Reynolda Station Winston-Salem, NC 27109 (336) 758-5176
Duke University, Benjamin N. Duke Leadership Awards	General	Full tuition plus summer enrichment	NC and SC students who have demonstrated outstanding academic qualifications and leadership potential. No separate application required; all applicants for admission are automatically considered for merit scholarships.	January or Early Decision deadline of November 1.	Duke University, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 919-684-3214. More Information
Wake Forest University Presidential Scholarships for Distinguished Achievement	General	$12,500 renewable	Exceptional talent in art, dance, debate, music, and theatre	December 1, 2009	Office of Financial Aid, Box 7246 Reynolda Station, Winston-Salem, NC 27109 (336) 758-5154 More Information
Elmira College Presidential Scholarships	General	$40,000 over four years, $10,000 per year. Renewable with a 3.0 GPA at the end of each academic year.	Academic merit (GPA, class rank, and test scores).	November 1 and January 15	Elmira College (607) 735-1724 or (800) 935-6472 or visit online.
Knox College Academic Scholarships	General	Varies	Rank in top 10% of class, with full consideration to students who have taken unusually challenging academic courses.	Application to Knox College and interview before February 1	Knox College Office of Admissions, Galesburg, Illinois 61401-4999, telephone (800)678-KNOX or email admission@knox.edu. Visit online. More Information
Saint Augustine's College Scholarships	General	$1,000 up to full scholarship, including books	SAT 750 - 1100, GPA 2.7 - 3.7	Unavailable	Saint Augustine's Office of Admission
University of Tennessee Alumni Achievement Scholarship	General	$1,500 per year. Awards given by local UT Alumni chapters. Available at all UT Campuses.	Minimum 3.0 GPA and 24 ACT (financial need may be considered). Must be admitted to a UT campus by February 1. University application serves as scholarship application.	Call University for Deadline	Director of Alumni Programs, University of Tennesee, 600 Andy Holt Tower, Knoxville, TN 37996-0160 (865) 974-3011
University of Tennessee Alumni National Merit Scholarship	General	Varies from $800 to $2,000 per year depending on financial need	Student must be named as a National Merit Finalist. National Merit Scholar must designate a UT Campus as his/her first choice to be considered.	Call University for Deadline	Director of Alumni Programs, University of Tennesee, 600 Andy Holt Tower, Knoxville, TN 37996-0160 (865) 974-3011
Elizabethtown College Provost Scholarships	General	$7,750 - $10,000	Must rank in top 10% of class, have taken challenging curriculum, SAT 1150+ (ACT 25), citizenship, extracurricular achievement.	March 1	Elizabethtown College (717) 361-1400 or visit online. More Information
Seton Hall - Dr. Martin Luther King	General	Full tuition and fees	Open to minority students; must show academic achievement and community service, upholding the values of Dr. King.	January 15	Visit online or email monterlu@shu.edu More Information
University of Georgia Foundation Fellowship	General	Annual $14,500 stipend for out-of-state students (in addition to a Regents Out-of-State Tuition Waiver)	Minimum academic GPA of 3.75 (unweighted) 1400 SAT ( on Critical Reading and Math only) or 31 ACT A record of strong academic achievement and a history of accomplishment and leadership in co-curricular activities	November 15, 2009	University of Georgia Office of Admissions (706) 542-2112 or School Counselor More Information
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBC Spouses Education Scholarship)	General	Varies	available to college students pursuing a degree. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and demonstrate involvement in community service activities to qualify for this award.	June 1, 2010	http://www.cbcfinc.org/scholarships More Information
Arthur Ashe Essay Contest	General	Varies	available to students between the ages of 12 and 18. To enter, students age 18 and under must submit an essay of 300 words or less; and students age 12 and under must draw a picture or create artwork that answers the question: "Some say that winning the 1968 US Open as the first African- American male was Arthur Ashe s greatest accomplishment, what do you think?".	June 25, 2010	http://www.usta.com/?sc_itemid=%7B19A27444-2EA8-455D-9808-DE2456611BFC%7D More Information
Arthur Ashe Essay Contest	General	Varies	available to students between the ages of 12 and 18. To enter, students age 18 and under must submit an essay of 300 words or less; and students age 12 and under must draw a picture or create artwork that answers the question: "Some say that winning the 1968 US Open as the first African- American male was Arthur Ashe s greatest accomplishment, what do you think?".	June 25, 2010	http://www.usta.com/?sc_itemid=%7B19A27444-2EA8-455D-9808-DE2456611BFC%7D More Information
Westminster Mint Inaugural Tea Party Coin Design Contest	General	$1000	open to anyone living in the United States. To enter, you must submit a design for a new one- ounce, 39- millimeter, .999 pure silver Tea Party coin. Designs must incorporate a variety of themes pertaining to Tea Parties, such as fiscal conservatism, protests, bailouts, taxes, healthcare, and the national debt. The grand prize for the winning design will be $1,000 worth of .999 silver coins stamped with the winning design.	July 4, 2010	http://www.coin-rare.com/tea-party-contest.aspx More Information
Students Helping Students	General	Not specified	The applicant must be a Gaston County School student at one to the nine public county high schools. The applicant must have a job working to either support the family, or towards building their college fund. The applicant must be a first generation college student. The applicant should have a GPA no lower than a 2.5.	May 20, 2010 to school counselor	Visit www.GastonCountyScholarships.com to download application or see school counselor. More Information
Cabrini College Alumni Recognition Scholarship	General	Full tuition	Top 10% of class; minimum SAT 1200; 3 essays; personal interview.	December 31, 2006	Call (800)848-1003 or visit online www.cabrini.edu/default.aspx?pageid=255 More Information
American Baptist Financial Aid Program	General	Varies	open to full-time freshman preparing to enter an accredited institution in the USA or Puerto Rico in the fall of the application year. You must be an active member of an American Baptist church for at least one year before applying and be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for this award. Check website to see if church qualifies.	May 29, 2010	http://www.nationalministries.org/education/financial_aid/student_info.cfm More Information
Seton Hall Provost's Scholarship	General	Renewable full tuition	G.P.A. 3.5 or higher; SAT 1300 or ACT 29 or higher	February 1	Visit online More Information
Samsung Techwin America Scholarship Program	General	$1000	open to high school students in the United States. Applicants must submit an essay of up to 300 words on the question: Is technology a good investment for schools? Why or why not?	May 28, 2010	http://www.samsungscholarship.com/ More Information
Boston University - Trustee Scholarship	General	Full tuition and mandatory fees	SAT of 1400, GPA of 4.0, proof of community activities, essay. Must be nominated by principal or counselor.	December 1,2009	Boston University at (617) 353-2300. Visit www.bu.edu/admissions/scholarships for many other scholarship opportunities for motivated, talented students. More Information
Sallie Southall Cotton Scholarship - General Federation of Women's Clubs of North Carolina	General	$500 - $22,000	Male or Female; must be in top 25% of senior class, attend a 4-year college or university in NC; and demonstrate financial need (gross family income must be less than $50,000). Students graduating can self-nominate; please see your school counselor. Must submit the following: Completed application, recent photograph, personal letter describing future goals and need for financial assistance; letter of recommendation from school personnel, letter of recommendation from business/professional person outside of school, transcript, parent(s) most current 1040 Tax Form with income stated; if advance to next level of competition, then will need FAFSA form.	School counselor needs materials before Thanksgiving to meet November 30, 2009 deadline to Women's Club. Check with school counselor.	Visit www.gaston.k12.nc.us/resources/parents/scholarships, or click the More Information link to download a copy of the application. For questions or a paper copy, see School Counselor. More Information
Clemson University Eta Theta Pi Scholarship	General	$500	G.P.A. 3.0 or better; minimum 1000 SAT; devoted to friendship, leadership, and the cultivation of intellect; well-rounded and excelling academics, and community service.	July 20	Admissions Office, Clemson University, 105 Sikes Hall Box 345124 Clemson, SC 29634 (864)656-3499 or visit website. More Information
East Carolina - Various Scholarships	General	$250 - $7,500; renewable	Varies	January	School counselor or Office of Admissions, East Carolina University (252) 328-6055 or (252) 328-6640. Or visit www.ecu.edu online. More Information
National Achievement Scholarship Program	General	$2,500	Competition is for black Americans. Take the PSAT as a junior and request entry to the Merit Program	October - Same as PSAT registration deadline.	National Achievement Scholarship Program 1560 Sherman Avenue, Suite 200 Evanston, IL 60201-4897 or visit online. More Information
Davidson College - Belk Scholarship	General	Unspecified	High academics and above average test scores, exceptional promise in academics, character, leadership, athletics, and community service	November 15, 2009	Davidson College Admissons, 704-894-2232 More Information
Women's Sports Foundation	General	10 scholarships at $1,000 each.	Must be a graduating high school female student-athlete, US citizen/legal resident, pursuing full-time course of study at accredited college during 2003-2004 school year.	Unavailable	Women's Sports Foundation, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, NY 11554 phone: (800) 227-3988 email: wosport@aol.com More Information
Virginia Military Institute Scholarship	General	$5,000	1200+ SAT or 28+ ACT; 3.6 or higher GPA; top 10% of class; application to university by scholarship deadline.	January 15, 2005	School Counselor or Virginia Military Institute 309 Letcher Avenue Lexington, VA 24450 (800) 767-4207 or (540) 464-7211 www.vmi.edu More Information
NC Alpha Delta Kappa Student Achievement Scholarship	General	$2,000	Applicants must have a weighted GPA of 2.5 to 3.5 and an SAT score (including Math, Verbal, and Writing) in the range of 1344-1560 OR an ACT composite score between 20 and 24. Applicants are also judged based on their service to school, community, and church, as well as their integrity and leadership potential. Please note that this scholarship is to reward students who have demonstrated success but might not receive other scholarship aid.	Postmarked by February 2, 2010	Visit http://nccommunityfoundation.org/12__scholarships.php or see school counselor. More Information
Coker College	General	Scholarships range from $500.00 to full tuition, room and board. Scholarships are nenewable for four academic years to qualified students.	They will be awarded on a competitive basis to degree-seeking students of high character who have demonstrated academic excellence and who show potential for continued high performance and leadership.	Unavailable	Visit website More Information
Mercer University - Presidential, Jesse Mercer, and Josiah Penfield Scholarships	General	Varies from $10,500 to full tuition	Merit-based scholarships are awarded to full-time entering students by the Office of University Admissions. Mercer University funds are awarded for a total of 8 semesters and are not available for summer semester. For more information about available Academic Scholarships and Grants, please visit the Office of University Admissions' Academic Scholarships and Grants page or you may contact that office by calling (478) 301-2650.	November 1	Mercer University at (800)637-2378 ext. 2670. Visit online. More Information
Washington University in St. Louis Annika Rodriguez Scholarship for Hispanic Students	General	Four-year full tuition plus stipend.	Academic accomplishments, contributions and service to school and community, strong grades and SAT scores.	January 15	School Counselor or Washington University Campus Box 1089 1 Brookings Drive St. Louis, MO 63130 (800) 638-0700 or (314) 935-6000
Suntrust Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes	General	$1000 for their first year expenses at a college or private career school. One winner will be chosen very two weeks from October 30 through May 14.	Free to enter and NOT based on GPA or financial need. Register online beginning September 14, 2009 and the first drawing will be held October 30, 2009. Only one entry per person for each drawing; however, students can register after each complete drawing for the next scheduled drawing. No purchase or transaction necessary to enter or win. Entrants must be at least 13 year of age.	One winner chosen every two weeks from October to May	Visit www.offtocollege.info or suntrusteducation.com More Information
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Levine Scholars Program	General	full tuition, 4 year value of $90,000 for in-state students	Completed admissions application to UNC Charlotte; GPA of 3.8 - 4.00 (unweighted); combined SAT score 1800-2400 of all three parts or 29-36 on the ACT Composite; academic excellence; commitment to community service and ethical leadership.	November 16, 2009; online nomination submitted by school counselor	See your school counselor or contact levinescholars@uncc.edu More Information
Random House "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" College Scholarship	General	$5000 - One scholarship awarded	Applicants must be 12th grade high school students graduating spring 2010, age 21 or under;	postmarked by February 15, 2010	Visit www.ohtheplaces.org to print out an application. More Information
UNC-Greensboro Katherine Smith Reynolds Scholarship	General	$6,000 per year, plus stipends ($1,250-$2,500) each year for community service, internship, study abroad	Superior scholastic and personal achievement, SAT 1200 (ACT 26), GPA 3.5, must be admitted to UNC-Greensboro	January 15	Financial Aid Office 1000 Spring Garden St. Greensboro, NC 27413 (336) 334-5243 or School Counselor
Kyle Lee Foundation Scholarship	General	Varies	available to high school and college students who have survived cancer. To be eligible, you must submit a letter from your doctor, academic transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and a personal essay.	May 31, 2010	http://www.kylelee28.com More Information
American Cancer Society College Scholarships	General	$1,000	Diagnosis of cancer before age 21, legal resident of GA, NC, or SC, accepted to an accredited 2-year or 4-year university or community college or vocational technical school.	No deadline	Call the American Cancer Society at 800-282-4914
Seton Hall University Regent's Scholarship	General	Varies	Varies from 3.0 or higher GPA and SAT of 1400 or ACT of 32.	March 1	Seton Hall at 1-800/THE-HALL or visit website. More Information
South Point William Jason McLean Scholarship	General	Not specified	Not specified	Received by April 2, 2010	Visit www.GastonCountyScholarships.com or see school counselor. More Information
Hooker Educational Foundation	General	$14,000 over four year period	Must be a child or spouse of an employee of Hooker Furniture Corporation or a subsidiary company who has been continuously employed for a minimum of two years. Must have a 2.5 GPA.	April 1, 2010	Debbie Lawless at 276-656-3308 or dmlawless@comcast.net
Society of American Travel Writers	General	Varies	available to students between the ages of 18 and 26. To be considered, you must submit a maximum 1500- word essay describing a destination and/ or experience anywhere in the world. Essays must be illustrated by at least one photo, digital artwork, or video.	May 2, 2010	http://www.travelbigo.com/scholarships/SATW/young_travel_writers More Information
American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA)	General	$2000	open to high school seniors who plan to further their education at a college, university, or certified trade school. You must read the "Fire Sprinkler Essay" then take a ten- question multiple- choice test to be eligible for this award. Students will receive an entry into a drawing for each question answered correctly.	May 3, 2010	http://www.afsascholarship.org More Information
ThanksUSA Scholarship Program	General	$3000	available to dependent children (24 years old and younger) and spouses of U.S. military service personnel. You must be a full- time undergraduate student attending an accredited college, university, or vocational/ technical school and have a minimum 2.0 GPA. Selection is based on financial need, academic record and demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities. Preference will be given to students who are the children or spouses of service personnel killed or injured during active duty.	May 15, 2010	http://www.thanksusa.org/main/scholarships.html;jsessionid=4D9CA269916710CC24BF55D236C9B17F More Information
United Breast Cancer Foundation (Audrey B. Mastroianni Scholarship)	General	Varies	available to students of single parent homes who have lost a parent due to breast cancer. You must demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. A personal essay and two letters of recommendation are required with your application.	May 15, 2010	http://www.ubcf.info/c/259/college-fund More Information
2010 Graduation Banner Design iPad Contest	General	Varies	open to middle school, high school, and college students in the United States. To enter, you must digitally design a personalized graduation sign and graduation banner that shows your school spirit. The grand prize winner will receive an Apple iPad; the second place winner will receive an Apple iPod Touch; and the third place winner will receive a $100 Apple/ iTunes gift card. All three winners will have their designs reproduced professionally on high- quality canvas.	May 24, 2010	http://www.signazon.com/banners/2010-graduation-banner-ipad-contest/ More Information
American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship	General	$750 to $2,000	Essay	Received by April 13, 2007	School Counselor or American Fire Sprinkler Association, 6750 West 47th Terrace, Mission, Kansas 66203 (913) 722-6900. Visit online. More Information
Kettering University	General	Supplemental co-op work during the five-year program provides an average yearly income of $5,000 to $10,000.	High school senior. Must submit an essay on current business problems, and recommendation.	March 1	Applications are available from local Junior Achievement offices or by writing Kettering University Admissions Office, 1700 West Third Avenue, Flint, MI 48504 (800) 955-4464 ext. 7859. Visit online. More Information
Kaplan/Newsweek "My Turn" Essay Contest	General	$1,000 - $5,000 scholarships to 10 outstanding young writers from across the country	Everyone is eligible to apply	Unavailable	Visit website More Information
King College Bristol, TN	General		Nomination. See your counselor	Unavailable.	School Counselor or King College, 1350 King College Road, Bristol, TN 37620-2699, (800) 462-0014. Visit online. More Information
Lynchburg College Freshmen Academic Scholarship	General	Ranges from $3,000 to $14,000	Awarded to full-time students based on high school academic achievement. All students accepted to Lynchburg are automatically considered.	Early Action - October 15, 2009; Early Decision - November 15, 2009; Regular Decision - Rolling Admissions	http://www.lynchburg.edu/x606.xml More Information
National Alliance for Scholastic Achievement Scholarship	General	5 - $2,000-$15,000	US citizen, 2.75 GPA, SAT/ACT, essay, letter of recommendation	Not available in 2004-2005 school year.	Visit www.eee.org/bus/nasa/mission.htm More Information
Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship	General	5,000	open to currently enrolled high school seniors or first-year college students. To be eligible for this award, you must be a U.S. citizen, be under 25 years of age and answer both of the following two essay questions: in under 1000 words, "Why is a healthy lifestyle important in school?" and in under 500 words, describe your career plans, goals and personal ambitions.	May 1, 2010	http://www.fitnessexercises.tv/scholarships.php More Information
NC A&T State University Alumni Association Scholarship	General		Must attend A&T, 3.0 GPA, 1100 SAT or 24 ACT, 3 letters of recommendation	January	School Counselor or call (800) 443-8964
ECPI College of Technology	General	$1,000 to $1,500	High school senior planning to attend ECPI, 3 recommendations, essay on why you chose ECPI and its program. 2.2 GPA and SAT/ACT are considered; must attend ECPI.	April 30, 2005	Download a copy of the application at the More Information link, see School Counselor, or call (704) 357-0077 More Information
Franklin and Marshall College Academic Scholarships	General	$5,000 to full tuition	High academic achievement, passion for learning, demonstrated significant leadership	Varies	Office of Admissions, PO Box 3003, Lancaster, PA 17604-3003, (717) 291-3951 or visit online. More Information
Bridgewater of Virginia	General	$4,000 to full tuition	Varies	Unavailable	Bridgewater of Virginia (540) 828-5377 or visit online. More Information
Georgia Tech Scholarships	General	Up to full tuition, room & board, fees	Undergraduate admission application must be submitted by October 31. No separate scholarship application required.	October 31	Visit online or write Georgia Tech Scholarship Office, 225 North Avenue, NW Atlanta, GA 30332, telephone (404) 894-1615. More Information
Fayetteville State University - Various Scholarships	General	Varies	US citizen, NC resident, community service	Unavailable	Admissions Office, Fayetteville State University (800) 222-2594. More Information
High Point University - Presidential Scholars	General	Full tuition or $8,300 per year, all renewable	Selection based upon application for admission. Must have outstanding achievement, good citizenship, strong leadership, and exceptional scholarship.	December 20, 2009	Admissions office (800) 345-6993 http://www.highpoint.edu/admissions/index.cfm?DeptCategory=10&PageID=1242 More Information
Sickle Cell Disease Association of America - Kermit B. Nash Academic Scholarship	General	$5,000 per year up to 4 years	Open to high school seniors with sickle cell disease (not trait) 3.0 GPA, SAT, essay, leadership, community service	Unavailable	Send stamped, self-addressed envelope for information to: Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, 200 Corporate Point, Suite 495, Culver City, CA, 90230. Visit online sicklecelldisease.org
Louisburg College Will and Sarah C. Rodgers Memorial Scholarship-	General	Unspecified	Student must have financial need and a 3.0 GPA and 920 SAT. Must complete FAFSA.	February	Director of Financial Aid Louisburg College (800) 775-0208 or (919) 497-3401. Visit online. More Information
Louisburg College Robbins Methodist Student Grant	General	$1,000	Must be a Methodist student with a 2.0 GPA and 850 SAT with a recommendation from a home pastor. Must complete a FAFSA	Call Louisburg for Deadline	Director of Financial Aid Louisburg College (800) 775-0208 or (919) 497-3401. Visit online. More Information
National Honor Society	General	$1,000	Must be a member of the National Honor Society and nominated by the school chapter.	January 20, 2006	See School Counselor or NHS Advisor to be considered. Download a copy of the application at the More Information link or see School Counselor. More Information
National Peace Essay Contest	General	1st place - $10,000, 2nd place - $5,000, 3rd place - $2,500 (national winners) $1,000 (state winner)	Open to students in grades 9-12, write essay on "Rebuilding Societies After Conflict"	January 22	US Institute of Peace National Peace Essay Contest, 1200 17th Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20026 (202) 429-3854
Ron Brown Scholar Program	General	$10,000 annually for four years for a total of $40,000	Must be academically talented, highly motivated African American student who is currently a high school senior and plans to pursue a full-time undergraduate degree. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents.	November 1, 2008 & January 9, 2009 (Postmarked deadline). Students who apply by the November 1st deadline will have their application information forwarded to a select & limited number of additional scholarship providers.	Visit www.ronbrown.org Ron Brown Scholar Program, 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 206, Charlottesville, VA 22901 (434) 964-1588 More Information
NC Bar Association	General	Up to $1,000	Parent must have been a NC law enforcement officer killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty.	April 1	Visit http://www.ncbar.org to download a copy of the application. More Information
University of South Carolina-Columbia Alumni Scholars	General	Annual Value: $5,000 Four-Year Value: $20,000 Approximately 15 freshmen receive awards of $5,000 from the Carolina Alumni Association., does not have to be a dependent of a USC alumnus to be considered.	SAT scores above 1350 on critical reading and math sections combined (or ACT composite score of 30) and achieve a GPA above 3.80; Must also be accepted for enrollment at USC’s Columbia campus. Based on academic achievement, leadership, talent, and service. Renewable for up to three years if maintain at least a “B” average. Must apply for general University admissions and a University Honors College and Scholarship Application must be received by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.	postmarked by November 15, 2009	Office of Admissions (800) 868-5872 http://www.sc.edu/financialaid/academic.html More Information
NC State University - Gatling/Gatlin Scholarship	General	$9,000 (in-state) $18,000 (out-of-state)	Must have been born with the last name Gatling or Gatlin. Must be eligible for admission in 4-year program. Must apply for admission by Feb. 1	February 1	Ms. Krista Ringler, Senior Assistant Director, Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, Box 7342 - 2015 Harris Hall, Raleigh, NC 27695-7342, telephone (919) 515-3671.
Denison University - YMCA Black Achievers Scholarship	General	Half tuition	Offered to outstanding participants in the YMCA Black Achievers Program. Must maintain 2.5 cumulative GPA for renewal.	Fall	Admissions Staff 1-800-DENISON or visit online. More Information
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation	General	(50) 4-year college $20,000 scholarships and (200) 4-year college $4,000 scholarships, and (400) 2-year college $1,000 scholarships	GPA of 3.0; US citizen and current full-time secondary school student planning to pursue a degree at an accredited US post-secondary institution, community service, leadership, academic achievement, very competitive	October 31, 2009	Apply Online at www.coca-colascholars.org More Information
College of Wooster Scholarships	General	Varies	Must exhibit outstanding leadership and academic merit.	February 15	Office of Admissions, Wooster, OH 44691, (800) 877-9905 or visit online. More Information
Columbia College	General	$4,000 to $24,000	Junior interested on attending Columbia College. Academically talented student.	April	Columbia College, 800-785-0585 or visit website. More Information
Daughters of American Revolution - Lillian and Arthur Dunn scholarship	General	$2,000 for up to 4 years	Child of DAR member, academic achievement, community service, transcript, letters of recommendation, letter from chapter.	February 15	Visit website More Information
Champlain College Success Scholarship	General	$3,000 per year for four years	Must enroll at Champlain. Award based on academic achievement, community service, and leadership activities	January 15	Champlain College 163 South Willard Street Box 670 Burlington, VT 05402 (802) 860-2727 or (800)570-5858
Davidson College Thompson S. and Sarah S. Baker	General	Comprehensive and 2 summer stipends	Leadership, extraordinary academic ability, service, maturity.	January 2	Davidson College Admissons, 704-894-2232
Denison University - Tyree Scholarship	General	Half tuition	African-American recipients chosen based on strength of their academic record, extracurricular achievements, must maintain 2.8 GPA to renew award each year.	Fall	Admissions Staff 1-800-DENISON or visit online. More Information
Denison University - Parajon Scholarship	General	Half tuition	Highly qualified students of Asian, Hispanic and/or Native American heritage.	Fall	Admissions Staff 1-800-DENISON or visit online. More Information
Denison University - HLA Scholarship	General	1/3 tuition	This scholarship offered to qualified students of Hispanic, Asian and Native American heritage. Must have strong academic performance. 2.5 cumulative GPA.	Fall	Admissions Staff 1-800-DENISON or visit online. More Information
Hampden - Sydney College	General	$7,500 - $15,000	Academic excellence	Unavailable	Hampton-Sydney College, telephone (434) 223-6000 or visit online. More Information
Denison University - National Merit Scholarship	General	Half tuition	Students are selected by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation as National Merit Scholarship recipients or as National Hispanic Scholarship recipients. Must maintain 3.2 cumulative GPA.	Fall	Admissions Staff 1-800-DENISON or visit online. More Information
Randolph Macon Women's College Gottwald Scholarship	General	Varies	Outstanding academics, leadership, 500 word essay. Must apply for admission to Randolph Macon Women's College.	December 15	Randolph Macon Women's College (800) 745-7692
Campbell University - Presidential Scholarship	General	$13,000-15,000 per year	SAT 3 part at least 1800. ACT- 27 . GPA 4.0 Weighted. Apply to the university (no separate scholarship application needed).	Rolling Admissions	Office of Admissions (800) 334-4111 or visit website. More Information
Discover Card Tribute Award Program	General	$2,500 - State awards, $25,000 National awards. Nearly $1.5 million available through overall program.	Open to juniors enrolled in public or private school. Must have 2.75 cumulative GPA, plan to continue education/training in any accredited institution of higher learning. Must be multi-talented, have taken the lead in their endeavors, have overcome obstacles, have made life better for those around them.	January 31, 2008	AASA, P. O. Box 9338, Arlington, VA 22219 (703)875-0708 More Information
Washington and Lee University - Honors Scholarships	General	Up to full tuition	Competitive scholarship for Washington and Lee University student	December 15	Washington and Lee University 540-463-8710, or visit online www.wlu.edu More Information
Elizabethtown College Presidential Scholarships	General	$2,000; renewable up to eight semesters	Must rank in top 2% of class, taken challenging curriculum, SAT 1300+ (ACT 29), citizenship, extracurricular achievement.	March 1	Elizabethtown College (717) 361-1400 or visit online. More Information
Elmira College Valedictorian and Salutatorian Scholarships	General	Full tuition for valedictorians, 75% tuition for salutatorians. Up to 20 awarded per year. Renewable with a 3.4 GPA at the end of each academic year.	High school valedictorians or salutatorians.	November 1 or January 15	Elmira College (607) 735-1724 or (800) 935-6472 or visit online. More Information
Erskine College	General	2 - Full merit scholarships	Top 10% of the class, GPA 3.5+, SAT 1100+	October 15	Office of Admissions, PO Box 176 Due West, SC 29639 (800) 241-8721 or School Counselor. Visit online. More Information
Eckerd College - Various Scholarships	General	$1,500 to full tuition	Varies by scholarship	February	Additional information and applications available by writing to: Richard R. Hallin, Dean of Admissions, Eckerd College, P. O. Box 12560 St. Petersburg, FL 33733, (813) 864-8331 or (800) 456-9009. Also visit website. More Information
Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) - Academic Scholarships	General	Up to $12,000 per year; renewable	Must file application for admission to FDU.	January	Office of University Admissions, Fairleigh Dickinson University, 1000 River Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666, telephone (800)338-8803.
NC State University Park Scholarship	General	All tuition and fees, room and board, textbooks, academic supplies and living expenses	Nominated by high school based on exemplary character, strong motivation, intellectual promise, personal integrity, and exceptional potential, and creative aptitude.	October 1 for school-based nomination. The application deadline is November 1.	Office of Admissions, NCSU, Campus Box Box 7103, 203 Peele Hall, Raleigh, NC 27695-7103. You may also contact your school counselor. More Information
Denison University - Fisher/Meredith Merit Scholarship	General	1/3 tuition	Offered to highly qualified African-Americans and chosen based on strong academic performance. 2.5 cumulative GPA.	Fall	Admissions Staff 1-800-DENISON or visit online. More Information
Vanderbilt University Merit Scholarships	General	Up to Full tuition	Students wishing to ensure their consideration for these awards are encouraged to submit the Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholarship application by January, 2010.	Students wishing to ensure their consideration for these awards are encouraged to submit the Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholarship application by January, 2010.	Visit website: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/scholarships More Information
Bi-Lo/Urban League Scholarship	General	2 - $1,500	Cumulative GPA 3.30, Math/Science GPA 2.80; SAT 800, financial need; essay; college acceptance letter;	March 3, 2006 to school counselor	Visit www.gaston.k12.nc.us/resources/parents/scholarships, or click the More Information link to download a copy of the application. For questions, see School Counselor. More Information
UNC-Asheville Undergraduate Scholars Program	General	Varies	Acceptance to UNC-Asheville, overall record, essay, activities	December 10	Office of Admissions (800) 531-9842 or School Counselor
UNC - Chapel Hill Academic Merit Awards	General	$2,500 - $8,500	Top of the class, high standardized test scores, leadership, community service	For fullest consideration for merit awards, students must apply to the University by January 15. There is no separate application for merit-based scholarships at UNC-Chapel Hill. Selection is based on the information provided in the application for admiss	School Counselor or Office of Scholarships and Student Aid UNC - Chapel Hill More Information
UNC-Charlotte Merit Scholarships	General	Varies	Be a high school senior in the top 10% of senior class; present a minimum SAT score (critical reading and math components) of 1200 or an equivalent ACT score; show evidence of leadership and service in school and/or community	November 15	Vist website: http://www.admissions.uncc.edu/jump/admissions/scholarship.asp More Information
NC Child Support Council Scholarship	General	Unspecified	At least 1 parent must be a member or client of the NC Child Support Council or a client of the Child Support Program (either through IVD services or AOC Clerk of Court services). Must attend 2-year or 4-year college in NC, 2.0 GPA, grades, activities, financial need	April 16, 2010 POSTMARKED	Visit www.nccscouncil.org/scholarship.htm for more information. Visit www.GastonCountyScholarships.com, or click the More Information link to download a copy of the application. More Information
UNC-Pembroke	General	$1,000 to $4,000 renewable	Depends on GPA, Class Rank, & test scores; valedictorians & salutatorians receive full tuition & fees; top 5 - 10% of class and others may receive varying amounts.	Received by March 1, 2010; priority is given to early applicants.	See School Counselor or http://www.uncp.edu/fa/scholarships.htm for application or call UNC Pembroke (800) 635-0120 More Information
University of South Carolina-Columbia University Scholars	General	Annual Value: $2,000 Four-Year Value: $8,000 The award is worth $2,000 per year and is renewable for up to three years as long as you maintain at least a "B" average.	South Carolina residents only. Freshman recipients of the University Scholars Award generally present scores above 1200 on the SAT on critical reading and math sections combined (or ACT composite score of 28) and have excellent grades in high school. No scholarship application is required	Postmark Nov. 15 annually	Office of Admissions (800) 868-5872 More Information
University of South Carolina Scholarships for SC residents and Non-residents; Carolina Scholars, Lieber, Alumni Scholars, Trustees' Endowment, Valedictorian, Dean's Leadership, University Scholars, Thorwell, McNair, Cooper, McKissick and Woodrow Scholarsh	General	Varies by scholarship and available funding	Submit appropriate resident or non-SC resident University Honors College and Scholarship Application and an Admissions Application; provided by and must be returned to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.	Postmark November 15 annually;	Office of Undergraduate Admissions Columbia, SC 29208 (803) 777-7700; http://www.sc.edu/financialaid/academic.html More Information
NC Central University UNC Consolidated Scholarship	General	Unspecified	Must be a NC resident, minority with financial need, enrolled in at least 3 hours. This scholarship is for first time transfer and freshmen students. Explain in 500 words or less, what you believe qualifies you to receive the UNC Consolidated Scholarship and how receiving it would assist in achieving your educational goals? (a recommendation letter is not required)	June 30, 2010	http://www.nccu.edu/formsdocs/proxy.cfm?file_id=1021 More Information
United Negro College Fund and Revlon Creme of Nature Scholarship	General	$5,000 - $25,000	Must plan to attend one of the 39 United Negro College Fund colleges. Must participate in a 250-word essay contest.	Unavailable	Visit online. Mail essay to: Revlon Scholarship, PO Box 9152, Medford, NY 11763-9152 More Information
Sweet Briar College of Virginia Academic Scholarships	General	Unspecified	SAT 1000, top 20% of class.	November 1, 2009	Office of Admissions, Sweet Briar, VA 24595, (800) 381-6142 or visit website. More Information
Virginia Tech Charlotte Alumni Chapter	General	$1,500	Academic merit and interviews.	February 1, 2008	www.vatech.edu or Virginia Tech Alumni Association Alumni Hall (0102) Blacksburg, VA 24061 attn: Cathy Lally More Information
Voice of Democracy National Audio Essay	General	all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, DC and $1,000-$25,000 scholarship	Must write and record an essay of between 3-5 minutes. Essay themes are listed on the web site. Open to all students in grades 9-12.	November 1, 2009	Debate Advisor or visit the web site http://www.vfw.org More Information
Wake Forest University Reynolds Scholarship	General	Tuition, room, and board, plus $1,500 for personal expenses. Reynolds Scholars are encouraged to apply for up to $2,000 for a research, study, or travel project during each of the three summers between the first and senior years. Reynolds Scholars also receive an extra $500 allowance for expenses related to one semester at a Wake Forest overseas program.	Successful applicants have pursued the most challenging curriculum available to them and have achieved grade point averages and SAT scores that place them in the top few percentage points in comparison to their peers (often in the top 1 percent of their class, with SAT-1 scores above 1500). Further, Reynolds Scholars have typically been leaders in a variety of extracurricular pursuits and won recognition for their interests at the regional, state, or national level.	Submit a complete application for undergraduate admissions by January 1, 2010.	Office of Financial Aid Box 7246 Reynolda Station Winston-Salem, NC 27109 (336) 758-5154 More Information
Wal-Mart Foundation Community Scholarship	General	Non-renewable $1,000 award for the first-year of undergraduate study at an approved accredited college or university.	Overall record, school and community services, need, essay, interview (number of nominations limited by school). To qualify, a student must be a graduating high school senior & may not be a Wal-Mart or Sam's Club associate, or the child or legal dependent of a Wal-Mart or Sam's Club associate.	January 14 (Postmarked)	Visit website: www.walmartfoundation.org More Information
Mary Washington College Alumni Scholarship	General	Varies	Must attend Mary Washington College	Early decision - November 1; Honors admission - January 15	Office of College Advancement, Trench Hill, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, telephone (540) 654-1024. Visit online. More Information
Washington and Lee Earl T. Jones Honor Scholarship	General	Up to full tuition	Outstanding academic record and contribution to community. Preference will be given to students from Virginia and North Carolina.	December 1, 2009	Washington & Lee University Letcher Avenue Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 463-8710 http://www.wlu.edu/x33079.xml More Information
Washington University John B. Ervin Scholarship	General	Full tuition and annual stipend of $2,500	African American, record of academic excellence, leadership and community service during high school, two essays.	January 15	Dorothy Elliot Office of Admissions 1 Brookings Drive St. Louis, MO 63130 (314) 935-7192 or (800) 638-0200
Wells College Henry Wells Scholarship	General	Full tuition Scholarships	Women of excellent academic ability. Rank in top 10% of class, high SAT/ACT scores.	November	Wells College
Wendy's High School Heisman Award	General	One-time up to $5,000	Top male and female scholar-athlete entering their senior year who exhibit excellence in the classroom, on the field and within their communities. with community service. Any eligible student can register/apply online at www.wendyheisman.com.	Completed online applications are due by October 1 no later than 5:00 pm central time. Students who qualify can self-nominate beginning in April of their junior year.	School Counselor or self-nominate at www.wendysheisman.com.Questions? Please email wendys@act.org or call (800)205-6367. More Information
Best Buy Scholarship	General	This year, 1,500 students will be selected to receive awards of $1,500 each. An additional 51 students will receive awards of $10,000 each.	High school senior who lives within 75 miles of a Best Buy; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale; demonstrate commitment to and involvement in volunteer community service or work experience; plan to enroll full-time at either a two-year or four-year college/university.	February 15	Visit www.bestbuy.com/scholarships More Information
Samsung American Legion Scholarship Program	General	Unspecified	Only open to Boys/Girls State Auxiliary participants. Be descendants of U. S. wartime veterans, financial need, academic record, class rank, SAT/ACT scores, involvement in community activities.	Varies	Bob Caudell, Program Coordinator, Indianapolis, IN 21620, (317) 630-1200
NC State University Merit Awards	General	Range from $1,000 freshman year only up to $4,000 per year	Selected from Park & Caldwell candidate pools. Focus on academics and leadership. Admissions application required by November 1	The Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid offers a limited number of competitive scholarships for entering freshmen in an effort to recognize and encourage exceptional academic ability and talent. To be considered, students must apply for admission by	Office of Merit Awards and Special Scholarships P.O. Box 7342 NC State University Raleigh, NC 27695-7342. Visit website. More Information
Newberry College Founder's Scholarship Program	General	Up to $7,500 for 4 years	Top 10% class, 1100 SAT/ACT 24, 3.5 GPA, academic excellence, extracurricular activities.	January 15	(800) 845-4955 or visit website. More Information
Ohio Wesleyan University - Academic and Merit Scholarships	General	Up to full tuition	Varies. Apply for admission before February 15 to be automatically considered.	February 15th each year	Ohio Wesleyan University or visit online. More Information
Oglethorpe University - James Edward Oglethorpe	General	5-Full Scholarships	SAT 1360 or ACT 31, 3.75 GPA in academic courses, superior record of leadership in extra curricular activities, nominated by high school.	December	James Edward Oglethorpe Scholarship Committee, 4484 Peachtree Rd., NE, Atlanta, GA 30319. Telephone (800) 428-4484 or visit online. More Information
Peace College - Outstanding Citizenship Award	General	Varies	Academic merit, community involvement, leadership, other talents.	Unavailable	Peace College Financial Aid Office (919) 508-2260 or visit online. More Information
UNC-Pembroke Chancellor's Scholars Program	General	$3,000 per year	Academic record, 6-8 hours weekly public service required.	Early March (and Early December for early admission)	Office of Admissions (800) 822-2186 or School Counselor
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Pogue Scholarship	General	$7,5000 renewable	The Pogue Scholarship Program believes that diversity extends beyond race and ethnicity to include consideration of students' personal backgrounds and life experiences. Students who represent the first generation of their family to pursue post-secondary education are particularly encouraged to apply.	December 5, 2009 (receipt date, not postmark date)	School Counselor or visit www.studentaid.unc.edu The Office of Scholarships and Student Aid 200 Pettigrew Hall CB 2300 P.O.Box 1080 Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (919) 962-8396 More Information
Presbyterian College - Junior Fellow	General	$2000	High School Junior nominated by school official	March 1st, 2009	See School Counselor to be considered. Office of Admissions, Presbyterian College, Clinton, SC, 29325 or telephone (800)476-7272. Visit website. More Information
Principal's Leadership Award	General	$1,000	Demonstrated leadership in student government and other groups, rank in top 20% of class, one student can be nominated by each high school.	December	School Counselor
UNC-Pembroke - Merit Scholarship Program	General	General	Top 5% of graduating class, high SAT scores, and involvement in extracurricular activities.	Varies	School Counselor or UNC Pembroke at 910/521-6211
Compassion and the Imprisoned Child Essay Contest	General	$1,000	open to students up to 22 years of age. To qualify, you must submit a focused essay on the issue, "Compassion and the Imprisoned Child." Students under the age of 17 must submit an essay approximately 1,000 words in length; students ages 18-22 must submit an essay approximately 1,500 words in length.	May 1, 2010	http://www.oakseedessaycontest.com/ More Information
Toyota Community Scholars Program	General	100 renewable scholarships will be awarded ranging from $10,000 - $20,000	Must be nominated by your school; outstanding academic achievement; strong evidence of community service. See your school counselor for school specific deadline to be considered as a nominee from your school.	The school's nominee must postmark their application by January 4	School Counselor or visit www.toyota.com/communityscholars More Information
Schering Corp. Asthma Athlete "Will to Win" Scholarship	General	$1,000 - $10,000 one time grant	Senior with asthma who has managed the condition and excelled in athletics and extracurricular activities, and has a superior high school academic record.	March	Schering/Key "Will to Win" Asthma Athlete Scholarship P.O. Box 328 13366 West Maple Road Omaha, NE 68164 For more information, contact: The "Will to Win" Asthma Athlete Scholarship Hotline 800-558-7305
Scholar Athlete Award CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE	General	CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE	1 male and 1 female will be selected from Charlotte area, nominated by their schools. Must be letter winners in at least 2 sports receiving honors in at least 1, 3.5 GPA, Involvement in other extracurricular activities.CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE	CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE	CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE
Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY)	General	25 awards of $7,500	Scholar athletes	March 7, 2008	Apply online at sammy.bodybymilk.com. More Information
Share and Care Foundation: Scholarships for Indian Americans	General	$1,000 renewable	High School seniors who have been accepted into accredited 4-year college, have at least one parent of Asian-Indian origin, family income of $50,000 or less.	July 31	Share and Care Foundation c/o Dr. K. Patrawalla Scholarship Committee 21 Wynwood Road Chatham, N.J. 07928
Shaw University	General	Varies	Students planning to attend Shaw with 2.5 GPA and above.	January	(800) 214-6683 or School Counselor
Shell Century III Leaders Program (***JUNIORS)	General	$1,500 - $10,000	Current events test, proposal for solving problem facing America in its third century, student activities and community involvement, leadership, honors, high school junior.	October	Visit website More Information
Skidmore College (NY) Merit Scholarships in Mathematics and Science	General	5 - $40,000 ($10,000 per year)	Must excel in Science or Mathematics. Must submit application for admission to be considered for this scholarship.	Unavailable. Selections are made by April 1.	School Counselor or Skidmore College, 815 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, telephone (518) 580-5122. Or call the Office of Student Aid and Family Finance at (518) 580-5750.
State Employees Association of North Carolina Scholarship Awards	General	Three separate categories of scholarships are awarded: Category I (based on financial need, school & community activities, character and motivation); Category II (merit based with no consideration of financial need); Category III (not applicable to highschool seniors); For possible award amounts contact the SEANC.	Must be the child of a member of SEANC (State Employees Association of North Carolina). State Employees (active or retired) who are not members may join so their student may apply for the scholarships through the local SEANC district. Applicants must apply through the local SEANC district and provide a copy of the FAFSA Student Aid Report.	April 15, 2010	Download a copy of the application at http://gaston.k12.nc.us/resources/parents/scholarships/2008/1_Downloads.htm OR www.seanc.org More Information
Wingate University Academic Scholarships and Awards	General	$3,000 to full tuition	Academic achievement	January	Wingate University Office of Admissions Wingate, NC 28174 (800) 755-5550 or School Counselor
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship	General	Up to $1,500	Academic excellence 1860 SAT combined total score 3.5 unweighted 28 ACT	Received by 5:00 pm on February 6, 2009	Visit http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/recruitment/scholarships/byrd/ or see School Counselor. More Information
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarship	General	$500	For females only.	March 31	Visit www.gaston.k12.nc.us/resources/parents/scholarships, or click the More Information link to download a copy of the application. For questions, see School Counselor. More Information
Hunter Huss - The James and Eunice Cherry Memorial Scholarship	General	$1000 one-time award	Academic achievement, leadership, financial need with an emphasis on making a difference in the lives of others. Two seniors selected each year.	no later than May 1 to school counselor	Visit www.GastonCountyScholarships.com to download application or see School Counselor. More Information
Gaston County Horseman's Association Scholarship	General	One $500 scholarship will be given.	Must be a Gaston County resident; must attend a college, university, or trade school in NC; must be a senior or current college student; must have a 3.0 GPA; 500 word essay required: "What does farming mean to you, and how does it affect your life?"	Postmarked by April 4, 2005	Download a copy of the application at the More Information link or see School Counselor. More Information
Emily B. Andrews Scholarship	General	$2000 per year renewable for 4 years.	Must be a Gaston County Schools student; based on genuine financial need; a first generation college student is prefered but not required; above average academic performance with preference to top 20% of class; involvement in extra-curricular activities; one student is nominated per school.	Deadline: February 12, 2010 to school counselor	Visit www.GastonCountyScholarships.com or More Information link for application or see School Counselor More Information
Gaston College T. Jeffers Scholarship	General	Unspecified	Must be an African-American student planning to attend Gaston College.	April 4	Contact Gaston College Admissions Office for more information. 704-922-6227.
LIFE Lessons Essay Contest	General	$500-$5000	available to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, who are between 17 and 24 years of age and have experienced the death of a parent or legal guardian. You must be currently enrolled in, or have been accepted to, a college, university or trade school within the 50 United States or District of Columbia. In addition to the application form, you must submit an essay of no more than 500-words describing how you have experienced the personal and financial challenges caused by the death of a parent or legal guardian.	April 15, 2007	Visit: http://lifefdn.org/scholarship.html More Information
Barnard "We Believe In You" Scholarship	General	$2500 per year renewable	Must be a Gaston County public high school student; must have at least a 3.0 GPA; must have evidence of financial need, participation in extra-curricular activities, leadership, motivation, & initiative. One student per school will be nominated.	March 23, 2010 to school counselor	Visit www.GastonCountyScholarships.com, or click the More Information link to download a copy of the application. For questions, see School Counselor. More Information
SEED Foundation Scholarship	General	Varies	available high school seniors who plan to enroll as a full-time undergraduate student in a U.S. university in the Fall of 2007. You must be of Asian-Indian heritage with at least one parent from present day India and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.	April 15, 2007	Visit: http://www.seedfoundation.org/scholarship.html More Information
Gaston College: The David Belk Cannon Family Scholarship	General	One student will receive at least $1,350 (tuition, fees, books, & supplies at Gaston College); and at least six other students will receive at least $750 (tuition & fees).	Recipients are selected based on character, academic achievement, and need. Must attend Gaston College; complete the FAFSA, and submit it by the application deadline.	May 3, 2010	Apply on-line at http://gcstars.gaston.edu/stars/. More Information
Albert G. Myers Scholarship	General	$4,000 per year renewable for four year.	Must be a resident of Gaston County and attend a public or private high school in Gaston County. Recipients must also be US Citzens. Awards are based on financial need, purpose in life, character, qualities of leadership, participation in student and community activities, & high school scholastic achievement.	March 3, 2009 to school counselor	Download a copy of the application at the More Information link or visit www.gastoncountyscholarships.com. See School Counselor for paper copy. More Information
Gaston Gazette Best & Brightest	General	$100 - Winners will be featured in a special graduation section of The Gazette.	Seniors who attend public or private schools in Gaston County, Lincoln County, Kings Mountain, and Clover, SC who have at least a "B" or 3.0 grade average.	Received by April 02, 2010 at 5 pm.	Visit www.GastonCountyScholarships.com, or click the More Information link to download a copy of the application. For questions or copy of application, see School Counselor. More Information
Girl Scouts Sylvia L. Holmes Scholarship	General	$500.00 (Renewal not automatic but previous year's winner shall be eligible to reapply).	Female high school senior and resident of Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln, Polk, and Rutherford counties. Young woman does not have to be a Girl Scout to apply, but participation in the Pioneer Council will be looked upon with favor. Attendance at a N.C. college or university will also be looked upon with favor.	Postmarked by January 31, 2008	Visit www.GastonCountyScholarships.com or click the More Information link to download a copy of the application. For questions or paper application, see School Counselor. More Information
Gaston College Academic Scholarship	General	$1,100	Must attend Gaston College; must be from Gaston or Lincoln Counties; must have at least a 3.0 GPA; must take ASSET test (Call 704.922.6214 to schedule test.)	May 3, 2010	Apply on-line at http://gcstars.gaston.edu/stars/ More Information
NC Association of Educational Office Professionals-Gaston County Chapter- Nancy Wilson Scholarship	General	$500	US citizen, one page essay "Why I am Choosing to Further My Education," awarded on basis of academic achievement, initiative and financial need	April 19, 2010 to School Counselor	Visit www.GastonCountyScholarships.com to download application or see School Counselor. More Information
Gaston College Foundation Scholarship	General	Varies	Based on character, career interest, academic achievement, financial need, and community involvement.	May 3, 2010	Apply on-line at http://gcstars.gaston.edu/stars/. More Information
Gastonia Jaycees David Gaines Memorial Scholarship	General	$1,000 renewable for four years	Must be a high school senior and live in Gaston County; must provide proof of need for financial assistance; must have a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or higher; must plan to attend a North Carolina college or university; must demonstrate involvement in community service and/or volunteer work; must report annually to the Gastonia Jaycees on achievements & goals. 500 word max. student essay & 200 word parent essay required	May 17, 2010 postmarked	Visit www.GastonCountyScholarships.com or click the More Information link to download a copy of the application. For questions or paper application, see School Counselor. More Information
Epsilon Upsilon Chapter Scholarship	General	Undetermined	Must be an African-American Male	April 9, 2004	Download a copy of the application at the More Information link or see School Counselor. More Information
AMVETS Americanism Essay Contest Scholarship	General	$1000 for state winner and an additional $1000 for national winner	Open to all students in grades 6-12; essay of no more than 500 words: "Why Do We Celebrate The Fourth of July?"	Postmarked by April 1, 2006	Visit www.gaston.k12.nc.us/resources/parents/scholarships, or click the More Information link to download a copy of the application. For questions or paper application, see School Counselor. More Information
Cherryville Alaina Abernathy Memorial Scholarship	General	$500	Criteria to apply: must display a solid academic record; be a positive role model; and possess an ethusiasm for sports, either through playing, bookkeeping or by being a fan.	April 2, 2007	See Mrs. Eaker in the Counseling Office for an application.
Cherryville Dixie Girls Softball Scholarship	General	$250	Must be a senior attending Cherryville High School; must have participated in the Cherryville Dixie Girls Softball Program at least one year; winners must be eligible for admission to and must enroll full time in their selected college or institution.	April 4, 2007	See Mrs. Clark in the counseling office for an application.
Ottilie Markholt Memorial Scholarship	General	$1,000	available to current high school seniors and college students. You must submit an essay of three to five pages on one of the topics listed on the sponsor's website. Your selection is based on service to your community, merit of your essay, grades and activities	April 1, 2007	Visit: http://www.americasolidarity.org/ More Information
AXA Achievement Community Scholarship	General	Up to twelve $2,000 college scholarships will be awarded to students by the local AXA Advisors branch in our community. ; $10,000 scholoarship to 52 students in each state, Washington, DC and Puerto Rico; $15,000 additional scholarships to 10 nationwide recipients at the next competition level.	Winners, known as AXA Achievers, must demonstrate: Ambition & drive; Determination to set & reach goals; Respect for self, family, & community; & Ability to succeed in college	December 15, 2009	AXA Foundation, Inc., 1290 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10104, (212) 314-4480 More Information
Hampden - Sydney College - President's Scholarship	General	$15,000 grant	For candidates who have exhibited significant leadership in their school or community and who have either a grade-point average of 3.5 or better and at least 1100 on the SAT (24 composite on the ACT), or at least 1200 on the SAT (27 Composite on the ACT) and, in the opinion of Hampden-Sydney College, strong academic performance in a rigorous college-preparatory program. Use admission's application for scholarship eligibility.	March 1, but the sooner the better (rolling admissions)	Hampden-Sydney College, telephone (434) 223-6000 or visit online. More Information
Hampden - Sydney College Dean's Scholarship	General	$10,000 grant	For candidates who have exhibited significant leadership in their school or community and who have either a grade-point average of 3.3 or better and at least 1050 on the SAT (23 composite on the ACT), or at least 1150 on the SAT (25 Composite on the ACT) and, in the opinion of Hampden-Sydney College, strong academic performance in a rigorous college-preparatory program. Eligibility for the Dean scholarship is determined by your application for admission to Hampden-Sydney, there are no special forms required.	March 1st, 2010 is final deadline, but the sooner the better.	Hampton-Sydney College, financial aid office telephone: (800)755-0733 or visit online. More Information
Hampden - Sydney College Alumni Scholarship	General	$5,000 grant	For candidates who show strong academic performance and who, in the opinion of Hampden-Sydney College, have exhibited outstanding leadership in their school or community through involvement in Clubs, Organizations, Teams, Publications, Scouting, Church Activities, or Volunteer Work. Eligibility for the Alumni scholarship is determined by your application for admission to Hampden-Sydney, there are no special forms required.	March 1, 2010 is final deadline, but the sooner the better.	Hampton-Sydney College, financial aid office telephone (800) 755-0733 or visit online. More Information
Hobart and William Smith College - Hersh scholarship, Wood scholarship, Blackwell Scholarship	General	Full tuition and fees	Unspecified	Unavailable	Hobart and Smith College, Geneva, NY 14456-3397, telephone (315) 781-3315 or (800) 852-2256 or (800) 245-0100. Visit online http://www.hws.edu More Information
Newberry College Trustee Scholarship	General	Up to full tuition	Top 10% of the class, 1300 SAT or 29 ACT, 3.5 GPA	January 15	(800) 845-4955 or visit website. More Information
Newberry College Presidential Scholarship	General	Up to $5,000 per year for 4 years	Top 20% of the class, 1000 SAT or 22 ACT, 3.0 GPA	January 15	(800) 845-4955 or visit website. More Information
Oglethorpe University - Oxford Scholars	General	$11,000 per year plus $3,000 for expenses	3.6 GPA, 1250 SAT or 28 ACT	Unavailable	James Edward Oglethorpe Scholarship Committee, 4484 Peachtree Rd., NE, Atlanta, GA 30319. Telephone (800) 428-4484 or visit online. More Information
Peace College - Presidential Scholarship	General	$5,500 - $9,000; renewable	1000 SAT	Unavailable	Peace College Financial Aid Office (919) 508-2260 or visit online. More Information
NPG Population Scholarship Award:Deadline: 2007	General	$500 -$2000	Essay Contest is available to high school seniors. You must submit an essay of 500- to 750-words answering the following question: In October 2006, the U.S. population reached 300 million. Is a population of this size sustainable in the long term? If not, what population size would be sustainable and why?	April 18, 2007	Visit: http://www.npg.org/2007scholarship.html More Information
Woman's Club of Gastonia	General	$500	Must be a senior at on of the following schools: Ashbrook, Forestview, Highland, or Hunter Huss. Open to both males and females. Must submit completed FAFSA form. Based on character, scholastic record, leadership, potential, and financial need.	May 8, 2009 (RECEIVED BY)	Visit www.GastonCountyScholarships.com, or click the More Information link to download a copy of the application. For questions, see School Counselor. More Information
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship	General	Unspecified	Must be a senior and resident of NC; must have a weighted GPA of at least 3.5 AND an unweighted GPA of 2.5; based on character, personality, & scholastic achievement.	February 2	Visit http://gaston.k12.nc.us/resources/parents/scholarships More Information
Drum-Wilkinson Educational Foundation, Inc. Scholarship	General	$500 - $1,000	Must be a US Citizen	RECEIVED BY April 1, 2007	Visit www.gaston.k12.nc.us/resources/parents/scholarships, or click the More Information link to download a copy of the application. For questions, see School Counselor. More Information
Crumbley & Assoc. "Crib to College" Scholarship	General	1,000 and Laptop Computer	3.0 GPA, attend a 4 year university, and significant community service.	March 15, 2008	See School Counselor or More Information Link More Information
Create-A-Greeting Card Scholarship Contest	General	$10,000	Must be a high school, college and university student enrolled in the fall of 2007.	January 15	Visit website: http://www.gallerycollection.com/scholarship.htm More Information
Catawba College - First Family Scholarship	General	$14,500 to full tuition per year	Students should have an SAT (Critical Reading & Math) combined score of 1150, a 3.5 academic GPA, and have been accepted for Catawba admission.	October 19 and January 25	2300 West Innes Street Salisbury, NC 28144 1-800-CATAWBA More Information
Queens University of Charlotte Presidential Scholarship	General	Varies	High School seniors with superior scholastic and leadership credentials are eligible for Presidential Scholarship competition.	December 15, 2009	1900 Selwyn Avenue Charlotte, NC 28274, (800)849-0202 See School Counselor or visit website http://www.queens.edu/admissions/scholarships-financial-aid.asp More Information
American Scholarship Contest	General	$1,000	is available to students who attend or plan to attend a trade school, college or university in the United States. You must submit a 500 word essay on how you feel about the United States potentially having it's very first female (Hillary Clinton) or African American (Barack Obama) president.	April 30, 2007	Please visit the Web site for additional information. Applications must be emailed to essay@americanscholarshipcontest.com http://www.americanscholarshipcontest.com/ More Information
Ronald McDonald African American Scholarship Program	General	$1,000	1% of African American Heritage The access code needed on the application is RMHC	February 15, 2008	Visit www.rmhc.org/rmhc/index/programs/rmhc_scholarship_program.html or see Counselor More Information
Michael A. DeMayo Scholarship	General	Ten $2,500 scholarships will be awarded, chosen by the DeMayo selection committee	1,000 word essay about the dangers of underage drinking & driving; must be a graduating senior who must have applied for acceptance to will attend a 4-year college or university; typewritten or neatly printed appication, a videotaped presentation, transcript, SAT scores, two letters of recommendation; must live in Mecklenburg, Gaston, Catawba, Union, Cabarrus, Cleveland, Lincoln, Rowan, Caldwell, York, Stanley, Iredell, Alexander and Burke counties to apply.	March 1, 2010 (post-marked on or before the deadline)	Visit www.gastoncountyscholarships.com, or click the More Information link to download a copy of the application, or for more information/questions, visit www.DeMayoLaw.com More Information
Paul F. Fuller Scholarship	General	$500 renewable for up to four years.	Student must have been mentored in the Gaston County Mentoring Program for at least one year; must have strong academic effort; must complete statement of no more than 500 words summarizing the applicant's feelings on "How Being Mentored Has Influenced My Life."	Received by April 1, 2010 to Paul F. Fuller Scholarship; Business Partnerships; 366 W. Garrison Blvd (TRC) Gastonia, NC 28052	Visit www.GastonCountyScholarships.com, or click the More Information link to download a copy of the application. For questions or paper application, see School Counselor. More Information
Gaston County Schools Scholarships Downloads	General	Varies	Visit www.gaston.k12.nc.us/resources/parents/scholarships/ for details.	Varies	Visit www.gaston.k12.nc.us/resources/parents/scholarships/ for details. More Information
Latin American Women's Association Hispanic Merit & Achievement Scholarship	General	$1000 - $2000 renewable	Must be a 1st or 2nd generation Hispanic student; Unweighted GPA of at least 3.0; must be enrolled full time	Postmarked by April 15, 2005	Download a copy of the application at the More Information link or see School Counselor. More Information
CareerFitter.com Scholarship	General	Min. $500	Available to students who are enrolled or planning to participate in a college, university or graduate school program during the spring/summer/fall 2005 term with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Maximum 250 Essay: What is the perfect career for you, and why? Note: it is not required that you take the careerfitter “perfect career test” in order to apply for the scholarship.	May 1, 2005	http://www.careerfitter.com/scholarship/index.htm More Information
Heard the Word Poetry Scholarship	General	Winning poems will be published in the upcoming HeardTheWorkPoetry book. One $1,000 Scholarship given	Available to students who are at least 16 years of age. You must submit an original poem to be considered for this award. Poems will be judged on originality, artistic quality, creativity, imagery and mastery of poetic expression	May 1, 2005	http://www.heardthewordpoetry.com/scholarship More Information
Korean American Scholarship Foundation Eastern Region Scholarship	General	Varies	open to undergraduate and graduate students who are of Korean descent. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need. You must also be attending school full time in one of the following states to be eligible for this award: Delaware, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia or West Virginia. Selection is based on academic achievement, community service, school activities and financial need.	June 15, 2010	http://www.kasf.org/ More Information
DuckTape Stuck at Prom Contest	General	The awards for this contest range from honorable mention prizes of Duck Tape sportswear to a first place prize of a $3,000 scholarship for each member of the winning couple and a $3,000 cash prize to the school that hosts the prom.	available to students age 14 years or older who are attending a high school prom in the spring. You must be a U.S. citizen, including the District of Columbia, but excluding Puerto Rico. You must enter as a couple (two individuals) and attend a high school prom wearing complete attire or accessories made from duct tape. Each couple must submit a color photograph of the two of you together in prom attire.	June 7, 2010	http://www.ducktapeclub.com/ More Information
American Legion Baseball Scholarship	General	$1,000	open to graduating high school seniors who play baseball on a team that is affiliated with an American Legion Post. You must be nominated by your team manager or head coach to be eligible for this award. Three letters of recommendation are required.	July 15, 2005	http://www.baseball.legion.org/ More Information
Raven Distinguished FAC Memorial Scholarship	General	$1,000	Must be a senior or graduate who is a direct descendants (son, daughter, grandson/daughter, etc) of any Lao or Hmong individual who served in the Royal Laotian Military or Hmong forces in defense of the Kingdom of Laos between 1960 and 1975	Received by February 28, 2010	Visit www.ravens.org/scholar/scholarship.htm or see School Counselor. More Information
Dimmette Scholarship Fund (E.R. & Lillian B. Dimmette)	General	$1,000 - $4,000 renewable	Financial Need, Academic Achievement, and school/community involvement (Preference given to first generation college students); Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be completed and the Student Aid Report (SAR) must be submitted with application	February 8, 2010 to school counselor; NOTE: GCS applicants have earlier deadline than listed on application. GCS application deadline is 2/8 and not 2/16.	Visit www.fftc.org/Page.aspx?pid=731 or see school counselor More Information
Moose Charities R. Robert Dale Scholarship	General	$1,000	Must be a JUNIOR and graduating in 2005; applicant's father, mother, or guarding must be a member of the Order in good standing; must have at least a 2.5 GPA	Mail or fax by July 15, 2004	Applications are available from all Lodge Administrators and Chapter Recorders. Call Robert Zaininger at 630/966-2200 ext. 6231; or fax correspondence to 630/859-6626. See website http://www.mooseintl.org/public/moosemagazine/febmarapr04/moosemag_feature More Information
All-Ink.com College Scholarship Program	General	Up to $5,000	2.5 GPA of higher and an essay	December 31, 2009	Visit website: www.all-ink.com/scholarship More Information
Alpha Eta of Alpha Delta Kappa Teacher Sorority Scholarship	General	$500	Strong academic student who needs financial help and works hard	Must be RECEIVED by April 10	School Counselor
National Co-Op Scholarship Program	General	$6,000 (renewable)	Students must: Have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale; and complete all the required admissions applications material and be accepted for admission at one of the National Commission Partner Institutions, which are: Drexel University, Johnson & Wales University, Kettering University, C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University, Northeastern University, Pace University, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, & Wentworth Institute of Technology.	February 15 (Postmarked)	Visit www.co-op.edu for more information. More Information
Bedazzled Bridal & Formal SMT Scholarship	General	Two $1000 scholarships will be given.	Open to Gaston County School students; primary determination of scholarship winner will be community service and volunteer work.	Received by May 10, 2007 to school counselor.	Visit www.gaston.k12.nc.us/resources/parents/scholarships, or click the More Information link to download a copy of the application. For questions or paper application, see School Counselor. More Information
Harry W. Clarke Memorial Scholarship	General	One 4-year college/university scholarship of $1,500 scholarship renewable & one community college scholarship of $750 renewable.	Based on good moral character, financial need, academic ability/achievement, community service, extracurricular activities and/or work experience.	January 15, 2008 to school counselor	Visit www.gaston.k12.nc.us/resources/parents/scholarships, or click the More Information link to download a copy of the application. For questions or paper application, see School Counselor. More Information
Captain John G. Gardner, USMC, Viet nam Veterans Memorial Scholarship	General	Six $500 scholarships will be awarded.	Must be a relative or descendant (which can include children, step-children, & grandchildren)of an active-duty decorated Viet Nam veteran. Based on proof of service and proof of medal decoration, demonstrated financial need, sound academic performance, & plans to continue education.	January 15, 2008 to School Counselor	Visit www.gaston.k12.nc.us/resources/parents/scholarships, or click the More Information link to download a copy of the application. For questions, see School Counselor. More Information
UNC-Chapel Hill Jake Wicker Scholarship	General	$1,000	Must be enrolling as a freshman at UNC-CH and have at least one parent who has been continuously employed full-time by a North Carolina city or county government for the past five years immediately before January 1, 2006. Must complete FAFSA by March 1, 2007.	Received by April 1, 2007	To apply, send a letter of application to Wicker Scholarship, UNC Chapel Hill Office of Scholarships, P.O. Box 1080, CB# 2300, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. For additional information, contact Meredith Horne at Meredith_Horne@unc.edu or (919) 962-9494. More Information
Scholastic Magazine Essay Contest	General	Two $15,000 scholarships, five $1500 scholarships, & ten $200 scholarships	Open to grades 11 & 12 only	Postmarked by April 11, 2007	Visit www.gaston.k12.nc.us/resources/parents/scholarships, or click the More Information link to download a copy of the application. For questions or paper application, see School Counselor. Click More Information to visit we More Information
Making It Count Winning Characteristics Scholarship	General	Two $5,0000 & ten $1,000 scholarships will be offered	Applicant must participate in a Making College & Career Count presentation between January 1 and June 15, 2006; must be enrolled in either a public, private, charter, magnet or parochial school, as a high school senior; must possess a cumulative G.P.A. of at least a “B” or higher at the time of application; must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; must have plans to enroll in some type of formal education or training program following high school (i.e. college, technical school, vocational school, formal career training program).	June 15, 2006	Visit www.gaston.k12.nc.us/resources/parents/scholarships, or click the More Information link to download a copy of the application. For questions, see School Counselor. More Information
Nana Fund Scholarship	General	$500	Must be no older than 18 years old, have a minimum GPA of 3.25, & community service	RECEIVED BY March 15, 2006	Visit www.gaston.k12.nc.us/resources/parents/scholarships, or click the More Information link to download a copy of the application. For questions, see School Counselor. More Information
Wachovia Dependent Scholarships	General	Up to 16,000	Be a dependent child of a Wachovia employee (2 yr. employment or more); 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale);Minimum 1000 on old SAT or 1500 on the new SAT	February 28, 2006	Visit website: www.scholarshipprograms.org More Information
Educational Research Center of America Scholarship	General	$1,000	Open to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education beyond high school. You must demonstrate extraordinary contribution to your high school or community to be eligible for this award	April 16th each year	http://www.studentresearch.org/public/application.html More Information
Ashbrook Linda Sell Scholarship	General	Amount varies	Must be an Ashbrook Senior; must have been an exemplary school citizen exhibiting Mrs. Sell's qualities; must be nominated by an Ashbrook faculty member; have a cumulative GPA of 4.0 or better; have been involved in student & community activities; and plan to attend college with the purpose of building a productive future	May 14	For questions or paper application, see School Counselor.
NC Hispanic College Scholarship Fund	General	$500 to $2,500 per year renewable	Must be a graduate of a NC high school within the past 2 years. Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale (3.5 on a 5.0 scale). Candidate accepted to a community college or a 2- or 4- year college/university.	January 15 (Received By)	See http://www.TheNCSHP.org/NCHCF or School Counselor. Click More Information for details & application. More Information
Cherryville Howard and Lula Belle Robinson Memorial Trust Scholarship	General	$500	This scholarship is available for students who wish to further their education at a community college or 4-year college/university; scholarship criteria includes applicant's service to church, school, and community; scholastic ability; and financial need.	Deadline is March 30, 2007.	Please see Mrs. Eaker in the Counseling Office for an application.
Matthew Graziadei Achievement Award	General	1,000	Award given to an outstanding senior with a disability. Application, Narrative, and Recommendations. School nomination only!	March 19, 2007	Visit website: www.ecac-parentcenter.org or see school counselor for application More Information
Belmont Abbey Presidential Scholarship	General	$22,000 per year renewable	Unweighted GPA of 3.75; SAT score of 1300	February 1, 2006	Visit http://www.belmontabbeycollege.edu/admissions/scholarships/presidential.aspx More Information
Idea of America Essay Contest	General	$1,000 - $5,000	FOR JUNIORS ONLY; the 2005 contest students will answer the question, "Describe totalitarianism by comparing the goals, methods, and results of fascism and communism. How were the tenets of these totalitarian movements different from the ideals that unite Americans? How did the ideals embodied in the American founding prevail?" The essay is 7,500-characters (approximately 1,200-words)in length.	April 15, 2005	Visit www.wethepeople.gov/essay or call 1-800-NEH-1121 (TDD 1-866-372-2930) or send e-mail inquiries to ideaofamerica@neh.gov. More Information
State Employees Credit Union - People Helping People Scholarship	General	$10,000 ($1,250 per sem. for 8 semesters)	Must have 2.5 GPA; must have acceptance and attend one of the 16 UNC System Universities; must be a US citizen and eligible for in-state tuition; must attend a traditional public high school; preference will be given to public sector employees and families who work in local Gov. agencies. Students planning to attend a community college should contact that college for a separate application.	April 14, 2010 to school counselor	Visit www.GastonCountyScholarships.com, or click the More Information link to download a copy of the application. For questions or paper application, see School Counselor. More Information
SPAACSE George R. Faenza Scholarship	General	$1,000	Open to graduating American high school seniors. In order to apply, you will need to submit an essay that best describes "Why the United States Needs a Space Program", three letters of recommendation and a synopsis outlining how you have contributed to space education at the school, community, state or national level. The winner of the award may be offered an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C	April 15, 2007	http://www.spaacse.org More Information
Gaston County Extension & Community Association Memorial Scholarship	General	$1,000	Based on academic achievement and finanical need	Received by 12 noon April 18, 2008	Visit www.GastonCountyScholarships.com to download a copy of the application or click the More Information link. See School Counselor for questions. More Information
Holocaust Remembrance Project Essay Contest (9-12)	General	$100-$5,000	Open to high school students in the United States and Mexico who are 19 years of age or younger. You must submit an essay of no more than 1,200 words on one of the topics outlined in the rules. In addition to the monetary award, first place winners will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C.	September 15, 2010	http://holocaust.hklaw.com/ More Information
Roothbert Fund Scholarship	General	$2000-$3000	While the Fund does not emphasize any particular form of religious practice or worship, it seeks to provide support to persons motivated by spiritual values. The Fund has awarded grants to persons entering a wide range of careers. However, preference will be given to those who can satisfy high scholastic requirements and are considering careers in education.	Must request application by January 31st each year.	Visit www.roothbertfund.org/scholarships.php for more information, call (212) 870-3116, or by e-mail to mail@roothbertfund.org More Information
Scholarships for Military Children	General	min. $1,500	Available to the unmarried children (under age 23) of active duty, Reserve/Guard, retired and deceased military personnel. You must be enrolled or plan to enroll full time in an undergraduate program leading to a bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university to be eligible for this award. Additionally, you must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students attending a community or junior college must be enrolled in a program of studies designed to allow the student to transfer directly into a four-year program. Additional Information: Applicants must ensure that they, as well as their sponsor, are currently enrolled in the DEERS database and have a current ID card. Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.	Received at a commissary by close of business day, February 17, 2010. Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted.	http://www.militaryscholar.org/ More Information
McDonald's National Employee Scholarship Program	General	$1,000	Open to all current McDonald's hourly employees who work at least 15 hours per week and who have worked for a minimum of four months at McDonald's. Award: Up to fifty-one $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to student employees and a $5,000 "McScholar of the Year" award will be given to the employee who demonstrates the highest commitment to school, work and volunteer activities. You must be a high school senior, college student or returning student attending or planning to attend an accredited college, university or vocational/technical school to qualify for this award.	March 1, 2005	http://www.mcdonalds.com/usa/good/community/scholarship.html More Information
Padgett Business Services Foundation Scholarship	General	$500-$4,000	Open to graduating high school seniors who are planning to attend an accredited college or university. To apply you must be a dependent of a small business owner who employs fewer than 20 individuals, owns at least 10% of the stock or capital of the business and is active in the day-to-day operations of the organization.	March 1, 2005	http://www.smallbizpros.com/ More Information
Armed Services YMCA Essay Contest ( Grades 9-12)	General	1st place: $1000 US Savings Bond, 2nd place: $200 US Savings Bond, and 2 Honorable mention awards of a $100 US Savings Bond	Open to the children of active duty and retired men and women from all branches of the military, as well as the National Guard and Reserve.You must write a 300-500 word essay. 2007 Topic: "Why My Military Dad/Mom is My Hero." For students in Grades 9-12.	Postmark March 16, 2007	Armed Services YMCA http://www.asymca.org/c4-1.html More Information
NC Bowling Scholarship	General	$1,500	Any senior student in a NC high school prior to the age of 22 (as of February 28); must be a current member of the NCS USBCA and bowling in a certified USBC North Carolina league; files a completed application with the Association Manager of the NCS USBCA; the applicant must have an unimpaired amateur standing in bowling; and must have a GPA at the school with expectations of admissions to a recognized institution.	February 28	Visit www.gaston.k12.nc.us/resources/parents/scholarships, or click the More Information link to download a copy of the application. For questions, see School Counselor. More Information
Dixie Youth Baseball Scholarship	General	$1,500	There are two different scholarships. One if you participated in Dixie Youth Baseball (years 12 and under) or Dixie Baseball ages 13-18, transcript, financial need, recommendations Deadline	March 1, 2005	School Counselor
NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award	General	$1,000	Essay about the importance of free enterprise, nominated by NFIB member- may call 1-800-634-2669 to get a nominator	February 11, 2008	www.nfib.com/YEA; access key = NFIB More Information
Kohl’s Kids Who Care	General	There will be $50, $1,000, & $5000 winners.	Must be nominated by school - based on volunteer service	March 15, 2007	Visit https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/i-applications/kohls/ for on-line nomination form. More Information
United States Senate Youth Program	General	$5000	Two students selected per state to attend the United States Senate Youth Program in Washington D.C. from February 26 - March 5, 2005.	October 8, 2004	School Counselor or Steven M. Weber, Social Studies Consultant, NC Dept. of Public Instruction 6345 Mail Service Center; Raleigh, NC 27699-6345 (919) 807-3828; sweber@dpi.state.nc.us; www.ncpublicschools.org OR www.ussenateyouth.org More Information
Signet Classic Scholarship Essay Contest (JUNIORS & SENIORS)	General	$1,000	Open to high school juniors and seniors. This year's essay competition is based on the book "Gulliver's Travels" by Jonathan Swift. You must write an essay on one of four selected topics listed on the web site to be considered for this award. In addition to the $1,000 scholarship awarded to you if you are a winning student, your high school will also receive a Signet Classic library.	April 16, 2007	http://www.penguinputnam.com/static/html/services-academic/essayhome.html More Information
Hampden - Sydney College Madison Scholarship	General	$12,000 grant for enrolled freshman	To honor enrolled students who have excelled in the classroom during their time at Hampden-Sydney and have also made a positive impact in the campus community.	March 1, but the earlier the better (rolling admissions)	Hampden-Sydney College, telephone (434) 223-6000 or visit online. More Information
Erskine College Academic Scholarships and Presidential Awards	General	Varies; $4,000 - $12,000	Awarded based on a student's high school GPA and SAT/ACT scores.	Feb. 15	Office of Admissions, PO Box 176 Due West, SC 29639 (800) 241-8721 or School Counselor. Visit online. More Information
Erskine College - William Dunlap Scholarship	General	Valued up to $4,000	Open to students who have been deprived of one or both parents, either by death, desertion, or other conditions, which prevent such students from having normal parental care. Must be accepted into Erskine College, must complete the FAFSA and Dunlap Application.	April 1 - Must complete the FAFSA,Dunlap and Erskine Applications	Office of Admissions, PO Box 176 Due West, SC 29639 (800) 241-8721 or School Counselor. Visit online. More Information
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Gaston Scholarship	General	Varies each year	Must be a member of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Gaston. Applicants with extenuating circumstances deemed to have been affiliated with the BGCGG program may be considered by the committee. Must be a Gaston County senior who is attending colleges, universities, or othe rpost high school educational institutions; must be entering or be pursuing an undergraduate degree at a college, university, or post high school educational institution or graduate degree in religious vocation.	Received by April 23, 2010	Visit www.GastonCountyScholarships.com to download a copy of the application or see School Counselor. More Information
Peace College - Transfer Scholarships	General	$1,000 - $6,000; renewable	Students that transfer to Peace College with 12 acceptable credit hours may qualify for a transfer scholarship. The student must have maintained at least a 2.0 GPA.	Unavailable	Peace College Financial Aid Office (919) 508-2260 or visit online. More Information
Peace College - Mary Lily Kenan Scholarship	General	Full tuition, room and board per year	Must have refigured GPA of 3.5 or better, SAT at least 1180, top 5% class rank, evidence of strong community involvement.	Unavailable	Peace College Financial Aid Office (919) 508-2260 or visit online. More Information
University of Bridgeport - General Scholarships	General	$1,000 - $12,000	Assessment of GPA, SAT/ACT scores, must be accepted to the university	Unavailable	Office of Admissions, University of Bridgeport, telephone (800) 392-3582 or (203) 576-4552
University of Arkansas - Bodenhamer Fellowship	General	$12,000 per year plus out-of-state tuition differential	ACT 32 or SAT 1420 or National Merit semifinalist with strong academic performance and leadership, letters of recommendation required.	February 1	Office of Academic Scholarships, University of Arkansas, 114/135 Silas H. Hunt Hall, Fayetteville, AR 72701 or visit online. More Information
Student-View Scholarship Program	General	One $3,000 scholarship, Two $1,000 scholarship, & Six $500 scholarships.	Must be a senior planning to attend a four-year college, community/junior college, or career school. Complete application and return by the deadline. No essay required. The scholarship will be awarded via a random drawing of all completed applications.	April 22	www.studentinsights.com More Information
United Negro College Fund (UNCF)	General	Varies	Varies	Unavailable	Visit online More Information
Greensboro College - Honors Scholarship	General	This merit-based scholarship is awarded through the admission process to prospective, traditional students based on an evaluation of academic performance, school and community involvement, strength of school and curriculum, and personal attributes. The amount of the scholarship varies in amount but cannot exceed $15,000. This scholarship is renewable for three additional years provided the student maintains a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.	Must attend Greensboro College. All applicants are considered for scholarships.	Application and FAFSA should be received by Financial Aid Office by April 15, 2010.	Greensboro College, 815 W. Market St., Greensboro, NC 27401, 1-800-346-8226 More Information
Erskine College - Ambrose M. and Ida E. Wylie Scholarship	General	5 scholarships worth up to $4,000 each	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	March 1	Visit online More Information
Jr. Heart Board Samuel B. Johnson Scholarship, Hayes Scholarships, & Naomi Cunningham Service Award	General	$1250 for each scholarship	Must be a senior and a member of the Jr. Heart Board.	Received by April 15, 2008	Visit www.GastonCountyScholarships.com to download application or see School Counselor. More Information
South Point Belmont Women's Club Scholarship	General	Up to $1,000	Undefined	Received by April 1, 2010	Visit www.gastoncountyscholarships.com to download application or see school counselor. More Information
USA Funds - Access to Education Scholarships	General	$750 - $1500 renewable for 4 years	2.5 GPA; financial need. 50% of available scholarships are targeted to ethnic-minority students or physically disabled students.	Unavailable	Visit online More Information
University of Evansville	General	50 - Full tuition scholarships	Open to high school seniors who rank first in their class.	February 1	Visit online More Information
North Gaston Dallas Woman's Club Alena Rhyne Scholarship	General	$375 renewable	Must be a senior from North Gaston School who plans to enter Gaston College to continue his or her education. In order to be eligible to receive this scholarship, applicants must have already been accepted for admission to Gaston College. Financial need will be a consideration in selecting the scholarship recipient.	March 15, 2008 to Mrs. Crilly-Daniel (Received by)	Visit www.GastonCountyScholarships.com or see school counselor. More Information
Marine Corps Scholarship	General	One-year scholarships are awarded annually ranging from $1,000-$10,000.	The son/daughter of one of the following: Active duty or reserve U.S. Marine; U.S. Marine who has received an Honorable Discharge, Medical Discharge, or was killed while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps; Active duty or reserve U.S. Navy Corpsman who is serving or has served with the U.S. Marine Corps; or U.S. Navy Corpsman who has served with the U.S. Marine Corps and has received an Honorable Discharge, Medical Discharge, or was killed while serving in the U.S. Navy AND High school senior AND Scholarships are targeted at eligible applicants from families with a maximum adjusted gross income of $77,000 or less AND Your GPA is at least 2.0 or better.	March 3	www.mcsf.org More Information
University of Arkansas - General Scholarships	General	$8,000 - $12,000	Must apply for admission to the university. GPA, SAT/ACT, leadership will be considered.	February 15	Office of Academic Scholarships, University of Arkansas, 114/135 Silas H. Hunt Hall, Fayetteville, AR 7270 or visit online. More Information
New Horizons Scholars Program	General	$2,500 per year renewable for four years	Open to Hispanic and African-American students who have hepatitis-C or are dependents of a person with the disease. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA while under scholarship.	February 22,2005	Contact New Horizons Scholars Program (866)3HORIZON. You might also contact a hepatitis-C treating physician's office. More Information
North Carolina D.A.R.E. Association Scholarship	General	$1,000	Must be a student graduate from one of the three D.A.R.E. programs (elementary, middle, and/or high school). Must use funds toward pursuing a college degree for the 2003-04 school year.	June 1, 2010	http://www.ncdare.com/id18.html More Information
Gardner-Webb University Great Affordability Programs; Gardner, Elliott and Cantrell Scholarships	General	Varies from $2000 to $6750	Acceptance to college via admissions application, completed Student Aid Profile located online at http://www.gardner-webb.edu/admissions/undergraduate/affordability-program/sap-form; GPA and SAT or ACT scores are considered into award amounts. Save $40 by applying online.	First come-first served basis	http://gardner-webb.edu/admissions/undergraduate or 1-800-253-6472 More Information
Wells Fargo Education Financial Services (EFS)	General	250 - $1,000 awards	Be a high school senior, sign up for the CollegeSTEPS program	May 31, 2010	Sign up online http://www.wellsfargo.com/per/student/planning/steps.jhtml More Information
ESA Foundation Endowments-Scholarships	General	Varies by scholarship but from $500 to $7500	Check website for all of the various ESA scholarships available for North Carolina residents; Meet deadline, submit completed application, meet criteria of the designated scholarship, $5.00 processing fee and other requirements.	Postmarked by February 1, 2010	Mail to State Counselor: Pat Sitze, 8607 Wellington Lane, Harrisburg, NC, 28075; Download copy of application at http://www.esaintl.com/ESAF/2010WebCoverPageApplicationGuidelines.pdf; More Information
Community Blood Center of the Carolinas	General	CBCC will give $1,000-level scholarships to the top three students who have the most people come in and donate at their blood drive between Memorial Day (May 31) and Labor Day (Sept. 5). Also, CBCC is donating four $2,000-level scholarships for students who exhibit community service, responsibility and teamwork through organizing high school blood drives during the school year. The top performing high school will also receive $2,000.	CBCC is asking high school students to coordinate a blood drive within their own community. The student sponsor must choose a location; select a date and time; recruit friends and family to donate; and collect a miminum of 25 units of blood. Each student will be paired up with a CBCC representative who will provide them any assistance with planning the blood drive. To qualify for one of the $2,000 scholarship, students must be nominated by their high school coordinator and the high school must be a member of the CBCC blood donor program.	Unavailable	Theresa Anzelone, Community Blood Center of the Carolinas, 4447 South Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28209-2674, (704) 972-4729-office or (704) 572-9636-cell More Information
Nestle Very Best In Youth Award	General	25 winners will have $1000 donated to the charity of winner's choice & receive trip to Los Angeles	Applicants must be legal resident of the 50 United States, District of Columbia, & its territories between 13 and 18 years of age. Good citizenship & strong academic record required. Candidate must show how they have made a special contribution to their school, church or community.	November 1, 2010 (Aplications for the 2011 award will be online in March of 2010.)	Visit www.Nestle-verybestinyouth.com or see school counselor. More Information
Hispanic Scholarship program - Sallie Mae Fund - "First in My Family"	General	$500 to $5,000	Open to Hispanic youth who are the first in their family to attend college. Must create a profile and complege application online	April 15, 2007	Call the Hispanic College Fund at 800-644-4223 or download the application. http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/ More Information
Greensboro College Dean's Scholarship	General	Scholarship varies in amount, but can not exceed $10,000. Is renewable for 3 additional years as long as student maintains a 2.5 GPA.	Must attend Greensboro College and freshman applicants must have a least a 3.25 GPA and a score at least an 1050 on SAT or a 23 on ACT to be considered.	Recommend students apply by December 15, 2009, but final deadline is March 1, 2010.	Greensboro College, 815 W. Market St., Greensboro, NC 27401, telephone (800) 346-8226 or visit online. More Information
Education is Freedom	General	$2000 per year $1000 per semester; based on need; renewable up to 3 years	3.0 GPA, financial need, community service, work history, recommendation	Application available March 1, 2008. Deadline: April 15, 2008	Education is Freedom, 2711 North Haskell Ave., Dallas, TX 75204, (866)EIF-EDUCATE. More Information
Greensboro College Trustee Scholarship	General	Scholarship varies in amount but can not exceed $12,500 and is renewable for up to 3 years after awarded if student maintains a 3.0 GPA.	Must attend Greensboro College and freshman applicants must have a least a 3.5 GPA and a score at least an 1150 on SAT or a 25 on ACT to be considered.	Recommend students apply by December 15, 2009, but final deadline is March 1, 2010.	Greensboro College, 815 W. Market St., Greensboro, NC 27401, telephone (800) 346-8226 or visit online. More Information
Burger King Scholars Program	General	$1,000	Must be a senior; demonstrate financial need; 2.5 GPA or higher; work part-time at least 15 hours per week for 40 weeks per year; actively involved in community service activities; and plan to enroll in an accredited two or four-year college/university or vocational technical school by Fall of the application year.	Postmarked by February 1, 2010	Log on today by visiting http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/burger_king_scholars_program.html to apply for this scholarship. More Information
Outstanding Students of America Scholarship	General	$1,000	Open to high school seniors who have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Must demonstrate outstanding commitment to community and school activities. Submit 250-word essay highlighting your accomplishments and why you deserve or need this scholarship.	October 15	Outstanding Students of America, Scholarship and Awards Program, 3047 Sagefield Road, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405, telephone (205) 344-6322. Or visit website. More Information
Jarman Family Scholarship	General	up to $5,000 - may re-apply each year	This program is designed to help deserving children of full-time religious ministers in North or South Carolina to obtain an undergraduate or graduate degree. Scholarship is based upon character, academic achievement, and need.	March 2, 2009	Visit www.GastonCountyScholarships.com or click the More Information link to download a copy of the application. For questions or paper application, see School Counselor. More Information
Davidson Fellows - Davidson Institute	General	$10,000 - $50,000	Open to young people under age 18 with outstanding achievement(s) who can demonstrate the development of their talents in science, technology, mathematics, music, literature, or philosophy with a significant piece of work.	March 3, 2010	Visit website http://www.davidsongifted.org/fellows/ More Information
Univision Nuestra Juventad Scholarship	General	Not specified	Must be a senior of Hispanic descent	October 17, 2008	Visit www.GastonCountyScholarships.com to download application or see school counselor. More Information
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest	General	$500 - $5,000	Write an original & creative essay of less than 1,000 words that demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage. Use at least 5 varied sources as specified on their website. Describe and analyze the decisions, actions, and risks of an elected public official in the United States since 1956 who has courageosly addressed a political issue at the local, state, national, or international level.	January 10	John F. Kennedy, Library Foundation, Columbia Point, Boston Massachusetts 02125 More Information
Appalachian State University - Diversity Scholarship	General	$1,000 minimum, renewable	Must attend ASU; 3.0 GPA minimum, test scores, leadership ability, interview. Open to students of underrepresented ethnicities.	December 1	ASU Admissions Office (828) 262-2120 More Information
University of Texas at Dallas (UTD)- Henry Dubois Scholarship	General	Unknown	Financial need, UTD and community activities, achievements; Must submit a statement of educational and career goals and two letters of recommendation (one letter must be from a UTD faculty member).	August 20, December 20, May 20	University of Texas at Dallas, General Studies, PO Box 830688, Richardson, TX 75083-0688. Or email emsalter@utdallas.edu or visit online. More Information
Hispanic Scholarship Fund	General	$1,000 to $3,000	Open to community college, 4-year college, and graduate students of Hispanic heritage. Applications are evaluated on academic achievement, letter of recommendation, personal statement, and financial need.	October	Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) at telephone (877)473-4636
Duke University & University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) - Robertson Scholars	General	Duke - full tuition, summer support, research and travel stipend, laptop. UNC-CH - full tuition and living expenses stipend	Demonstrated academic excellence, leadership roles in community service, interest in and commitment to diversity. Chosen from applicants for admission.	January or November	Visit online More Information
Hampden - Sydney College Patrick Henry Scholarship	General	$20,000 grant	Candidates must have demonstrated leadership by participating in numerous activities both in their school and in their community. Their participation must have led to positions of responsibility as evidence of the confidence and respect of both peers and adults. Top 15% of the class, 1250 or higher on the SAT. To be considered for this scholarship candidates must apply for admission to the College, through the Admissions Office.	March 1, but the earlier the better (rolling admissions)	Hampden-Sydney College, telephone (434) 223-6000 or visit online. More Information
Hampton - Sydney Venable Scholarship	General	$14,000 grant	Top 10% of the class, 1350 SAT	Unavailable	Hampton-Sydney College, telephone (434) 223-6000 or visit online. More Information
Hampden - Sydney College Allan Scholarship	General	Allan Scholars will receive a grant worth $30,000 toward tuition, required standard fees, room, and board, plus 100% of remaining financial need met in grant money	Criteria include: performance in secondary school, including rank in class, a composite SAT I score of 1400 or better and a class standing in the top 5%. To be considered for this scholarship, candidates must apply for admission to the College, through the Admissions Office.	March 1, but the earlier the better (rolling admissions)	Hampden-Sydney College, telephone (434) 223-6000 or visit online. More Information
Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) - Dean's scholarship	General	$9,000 per year; renewable	Must file application for admission; scholarship requires interview. All freshmen are automatically considered.	January	Office of University Admissions, Fairleigh Dickinson University, 1000 River Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666, telephone (800) 338-8803
Erskine - Solomon Scholarship	General	$6,000	Varies	October 15	Office of Admissions, PO Box 176 Due West, SC 29639 (800) 241-8721 or School Counselor. Visit online. More Information
Erskine College - Daniel Stinson Bell	General	Full tuition and fees	Strong Christian commitment and moral character, community service	February 1	Visit online More Information
Hunter Huss - The Grenier Family Scholarship	General	$500 one-time award	Academic achievement, leadership, financial need with an emphasis on making a difference in the lives of others. Two seniors selected each year.	Please see school counselor	School Counselor
Elmira College - Trustee Scholarships	General	$15,000 per year; renewable with 3.3 GPA	Varies	Unavailable	Elmira College (607) 735-1724 or (800) 935-6472 or visit online.
Elizabethtown College - Endowed Scholarships	General	$5,000 - $7,500; renewable up to eight semesters	Must have taken challenging curriculum in high school, excellent academic record, demonstrated leadership	March 1	Elizabethtown College (717) 361-1400 or visit online. More Information
Sylvia L. Holmes Scholarship Program	General	$500 scholarship	Female high school senior & resident of the Girl Scouts of the Pioneer Council service area (Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln, Polk, & Rutherford Counties of NC); the young woman does not need to be a Girl Scout to apply, but participation in the Pioneer Council will be looked upon with favor. Must attend a NC college or university. The selection committee places value on effort, content, appearance, spelling, & grammar.	January 31, 2009 (Postmarked)	Please visit the following website to download the application http://gaston.k12.nc.us/resources/parents/scholarships/2008/1_Downloads.htm More Information
UNC-Charlotte Freshman Scholarships	General	Varies	See website below that lists specific criteria for each scholarship	Varies	Visit website: http://www.admissions.uncc.edu/jump/admissions/scholarship.asp More Information
Coca-Cola Hispanic Scholarship Fund	General	Unspecified	Open to hispanic students.	Unavailable	Call (800) 306-2653
Coca-Cola - First Generation Scholarship	General	Unspecified	Open to students who are the first in their family to go to college.	Unavailable	Call (800) 306-2653
Campbell University - Scott Ellis Scholarship	General	$7,000-$12,000 per year	SAT at least 1500 on 3 parts, ACT- 21 GPA 3.0 Weighted. Apply to the university (no separate application needed).	Rolling Admissions	Office of Admissions (800) 334-4111 or visit website. More Information
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC Scholarship Program)	General	$1,000	Must be a high school senior who is eligible to attend a two- or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school, and are legal U.S. residents. Other requirements depend on the scholarship applied for;RMHC/Scholars is for all students; RMHC/HACER applications have the additional requirements of having at least one parent of Hispanic heritage; RHMC/Asia applications have additional requirement of having at least one parent of Asian-Pacific heritage; RMHC/Future Achievers applications require having at least one parent of African American or Black Caribbean heritage.	February 16 2010(Postmarked)	http://www.rmhc.org/scholarships/ or visit www.GastonCountyScholarships.com to download the application. More Information
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina	General	Varies per scholarship	Public high school senior residing within one of the 18 western North Carolina counties OR high school senior within one of the 29 western North Carolina counties who will attend a two- or four-year NC college/university OR have relatives of active-duty decorated Viet Nam Veterans.