Scholarships Sorted By Discipline Scholarship Sources in red are scholarships local to Cabarrus County Schools students.       Source Discipline Award Requirements Deadline Contact Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation - 4-Year Award Academic achivement Capacity to lead Community service Fifty for $20,000, 200 for $10,000, US citizen and full-time secondary school student planning a degree at an accredited US post-secondary institution, community service, leadership, academic achievement, very competitive October 31  School Counselor, online application Coca-Cola Scholars Fund http://www.coca-colascholars.org More Information   NC Society of Accountants Scholarship Accounting $500 NC resident Must enroll in accredited school of higher education in NC Must enroll in accounting degree program Must show firm intention to continue into the field of Accounting April 15  School Counselor or Marsha Wheeler, Scholarship Foundation Administrator NC Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation 3240 Shamrock Drive Fayetteville, NC 28083 910-867-9427 mwheeler14@nc.rr.com More Information   Nuestra Juventud, Univision Achievement, academic excellence, perseverance, community service $1,000 Merit for Seniors who are Hispanic October 16  http://www.thencshp.org/   Cabarrus Chapter of International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) Scholarship Administrative associate or related program Unspecified Sincere desire to pursue an administrative associate program at college, university or business school Scholastic aptitude Financial need Maintain a 3.0+ GPA Attend at least one IAAP chapter meeting Application & essay April 1  School Counselor or Wynn Alexander Cabarrus Chapter IAAAP 222 Laverne Drive Concord, NC 28025 wal2b@allstate.com 704-547-7980   Kyoto Scholarship Advanced Technology; Basic Sciences; Arts and Philosophy Up to $10,000 These scholarships are presented in the three annual Kyoto Prize categories of Advanced Technology; Basic Sciences; and Arts and Philosophy. The scholarships are available to high school seniors from all public, private and parochial schools in San Diego County and the greater Tijuana region. Scholarship recipients will be recognized at the Gala event, "The Kyoto Prize: Celebrating Outstanding Human Achievement," in April. Students must be a graduating senior from a San Diego County high school with a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, active community service, and a plan to attend an accredited four-year university in the United States. January 8  The San Diego Foundation, 2508 Historic Decatur Road, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92106 Phone: (619) 814-1343 or visit online (click for more information). More Information   World Studio Foundation Scholarships Advertising, Architecture, Environmental Graphics, Industrial/product design, Filmmaking, Fine Arts, Furniture, Graphic, Interior, Surface/textile Design, Illustration, Landscape Architecture, Animation/Cartooning, Crafts, Photography, Urban planning $2,000 - $5,000 Open to minority and economically disadvantaged students who show exceptional promise in one of the listed fields, have an interest in using their profession to give back to society, and are prepared to examine issues of cultural identity in submitted work. Must be US citizens or be in possession of a Green Card. Selections are based on academic achievement, recommendations, references and financial need. Application will be available on website in October. April  WorldStudio AGIA Scholarships, 164 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010, telephone (212) 807-1990. Also visit online (click more information). More Information   American Chemical Society Scholars Program African-American, Hispanic or Native American students pursuing degree in chemical sciences Up to $2,500 per year for freshmen Awarded to minority students especially African-Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans on the basis of merit, demonstrated financial need and who want to pursue degree in chemical sciences. GPA - 3.0+ March 1 (receipt of all materials)  http://www.chemistry.org/scholars, click on the link for "ACS Scholars". Telephone (800) 227-5558, ext. 6250 More Information   Agribusiness Council of Cabarrus County - William E. McCrary Agribusiness Scholarship Agribusiness-related field of study NC State University NC State Agricultural Institute NC A & T University Any NC Community College Unspecified Academic standing Involvement in agribusiness related activities April 30  School Counselor or Carl D. Pless, Jr., Agriculture Agent 704-920-3310   Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship Program - Monsanto Company and the National Asssociation of Farm Broadcasters Agriculture 100 scholarships of $1500 each Must come from a farm family and plan to pursue a career in the field of agriculture. Program is administered by the National FFA Organization - applicants are not required to be an FFA member. February 15 (online application)  www.monsanto.com or www.ffa.org More Information   NC Farm Bureau R. Flake Shaw Scholarship Agriculture $3,000/year for four years Satisfactory grades Good character Financial need Leadership potential Intention to pursue a career in agriculture or in an agriculturally-related field March 15 (receipt deadline)  School Counselor's Office or Janice Noffsinger NC Farm Bureau P. O. Box 27766 Raleigh, NC 27611   Mount Pleasant Justin Michael Sloop Memorial Scholarship Agriculture Up to $1,000 Academic achievement and community involvement. April 1  Applications in school counselors office, or contact Frances Hoffner, Secretary 610 Ketchie Rd. Mt. Ulla, NC 28125   Cabarrus County Agricultural Fair - Agriculture Course of Study Agriculture Must be graduate of a Public or Private high school or Home School in Cabarrus County $1,000, one scholarship Current graduating high school senior from a public or private high school or home school in Cabarrus County Acceptance at college university where you plan to study Agriculture 2.5 GPA or better Complete and submit all application materials by deadline May 2  School Counselor or Doris Rogers Cabarrus County Agricultural Fair, Inc. Scholarship Committee 5424 Mallard Drive Concord, NC 28025 More Information   USDA/1890 National Scholars Program/ various other scholarships as well Agriculture and related, animal sciences, botany, Food, and Natural resources and related sciences Up to full scholarships, plus other expenses 1890 National Scholars Program is open to students planning to attend one of 18 historically black land-grant universities (HBUs). Selections are based on GPA, SAT or ACT scores. Upon completion of the scholar's academic degree program, there is an obligation of 1 year of service to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for each year of financial support. Some other scholarships available also. February 1  USDA/1890 Programs, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250, Mail Stop 9478, telephone number (202) 205-5692 or email 1890init@usda.gov or visit online (click for more information). More Information   NC A&T State University - 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.   Northwest Cabarrus, Justin Michael Sloop Memorial Scholarship Fund Agriculture. Up to $1,000 Academic achievement, and community involvement. April 1  Applications in school counselors office, or contact Frances Hoffner, Secretary 610 Ketchie Rd. Mt. Ulla, NC 28125   Jay M. Robinson High School - Legacy Award All around excellence $500 Excellence in academics, community service, and leadership (one male and one female are selected) May  Faculty nominations only   The William Isenhour Family An application process is required for this scholarship 1,000 A student with strong academic credentials, evidence of concern for others, and a need for assistance. April 15    NC A&T State University - 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   Exceptional Children's Assistance Center - Matthew C. Graziadei Achievement Award Any post high school learning experience or training. May also be used for any equipment or technology needed for employment. $1,000 Open to students with special needs who are completing their last year of high school who show evidence of dedication, perseverance, motivation and excellence in all endeavors. March-specific date TBA  Telephone (800) 962-6817, or visit website -- it will be updated in January or February (click more information) More Information   American Architectural Foundation - Minority/ Disadvantaged Scholarship Program Architecture $500 - $2,500; 20 scholarships available; renewable for 2 years Open to minority/disadvantaged students who are graduating high school seniors. Must be nominated by school counselor or someone who is aware of applicant's interest and aptitude in Architecture. These scholarships are open to high school seniors and college freshmen who plan to study architecture at a NAAB-accredited program. Eligible candidates will be sent an application form which is due by Jan. 15. Selections will be based on financial need, academic achievement, essay, recommendations, transcript. Must submit a statement of disadvantaged circumstances. Website updated in September. December (first week) for nomination form; January 15 for student application  Catherine Roussel, Director of Scholarship Programs, 1735 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20006-5292, telephone (202) 626-7511. Email croussel@aia.org or visit online (click for more information) More Information   BigSun Scholarship Athletes $500 All student athletes are eligible regardless of sport, high school senior attending post-secondary institution & currently involved in some sport at that institution June 24, 2010  Apply online at www.bigsunathletics.com More Information   OrthoCarolina Sports Medicine Center Student Athletic Trainer Scholarship Athletic Trainer Sports Medicine $2,000/year Graduating senior from a Charlotte area high school Must have servied as a student athletic trainer at your high school Must have attended at least one sports medicine seminar, workshop or camp related to athletic training Acceptance to accrdited institution of higher learning and have sports medicine related area of study Submission of all application materials by deadline March 27 (receipt deadline)  School Counselor or Cheryl Bolick OrthoCarolina - ancillary Services Administration 4601 Park Road Charlotte, NC 28209 704-323-2017 More Information   Ben Parsons Scholarship Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, Cabarrus County Schools graduate & resident $1,000 GPA, athletic participation, financial need, college major in Athletic Training or Sports Medicine, Cabarrus County Schools graduate & resident, application, transcript, three letters of reference March 20  School Counselor or Mr. Mark Driscoll or Ms. Angela Bridges J.M. Robinson High School 704-788-4500   Northwest Cabarrus High School Trojan Club Scholarship Athletics Six @$500.00 each Awarded to Northwest students who have made a positive contribution toward promoting school spirit and sportsmanship; must have earned a varsity letter for two years a Northwest. May 5  Applications may be found in the Northwest Scholarship File Center.   National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Scholarships Athletics Varies For Division I and II schools, athletic scholarships are awarded directly by each academic institution. For Division III schools, only academic scholarships are offered Varies  Contact your college Athletic Department for information or visit the website (click more information). More Information   American Meteorological Society - various scholarships available Atmospheric, Oceanic, or Hydrologic Science $2,500 - $3,000 per year for two years Requirements vary depending on scholarship; some of the scholarships specifically target minority students. All scholarships target students planning to study atmospheric science or related oceanic and hydrologic science. Transcripts, test scores, letter of recommendation required. Students must include, with a completed application form, an official high school transcript showing grades from the past three years, a letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or guidance counselor, and a copy of scores from an SAT or similar national college entrance exam. February 6  American Meteorological Society, Attn: Scholarship Program, 45 Beacon St., Boston, MA 02108-3693, telephone Donna Sampson at (617) 227-2426 ext. 246 or Stephanie Armstrong at (617) 227-2426 ext. 235 or visit online (click for more information). More Information   BIOCOM (in association with The San Diego Foundation) Biology, Chemistry, Biosciences or Biomedical Engineering $1,500; renewable Aimed at students who have goals of working in the biomedical, biotech, and bioscience fields and do not intend to practice medicine. Criteria: Academic achievement, minimum 3.5 High School GPA, commitment to serving the San Diego life sciences community. Unavailable  Tina Braun, (858) 455-0300 ext. 106, tbraun@biocom.com or visit online (click for more information) More Information   NC Central University - Glaxo Scholars Biomedical Studies $1,000 per year Plan to attend North Carolina Central. May  NCCU Biology Department, PO Box 19646, Durham, NC 27707 or School Counselor   Cabarrus County Building Industry Association (CCBIA) Jack Tucker Memorial Scholarship Building Industry Unspecified Pursuing a career in the building industry April 17  School Counselor or Ann Crenella, CCBIA Executive Officer PO Box 244 Concord, NC 28026-0244 ccbia@vnet.net More Information   NC Cooperative Extension Secretaries Association - Herter-O'Neal Scholarship Business $750 Must be pursuing college degree (2- or 4-year) Legal resident of NC March 25  College Financial Aid Office or Christine Barrier 715 Cabarrus Avenue - West Concord, NC 28025 704-920-3310 christine_barrier@ncsu.edu More Information   PricewaterhouseCoopers Black History Month Student Essay Contest Business Minority students only First Selection = $1,000 Second Selection = $750 Third Selection = $500 Minority students who are seniors 3.0 GPA or higher Must attend a four-year college or university & participate in business field of study starting Fall 2009 Must not be a relative of PriceWaterhouseCoopers Partners or employees March 31  School Counselor or Ms. Sandi Lewis, HR PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLC Suite 3600 214 North Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202   California Association of Educational Office Professionals (CAEOP) Business Administration or Education $1,000 Applicant must be a graduating high school student who has made application to continue his/her education OR the applicant may currently be pursuing such a course of study in an institution of higher education. Applicant must have maintained a grade point average of 2.0 or better in high school, applied for admission to a post-high school accredited institution and plan to enter following the granting of the scholarship, or already be enrolled in an accredited college or university, and must intend to continue his/her education in the field of business administration or education. Applicant must be a resident of California. Applicant shall be responsible for the completion and return of all required support materials to the CAEOP Scholarship/Awards Chair before the deadline date. Criteria for award include: Need for financial assistance, Scholastic achievement, Initiative, Extracurricular Activities, and Quality and completeness of application materials January 2  LINDA RUSH, CAEOP Scholarship/Awards Chair, Hemet Unified School District, 2350 West Latham Avenue, Hemet, CA 92545, (951) 765-5100 x 2428 * (951) 765-5119 (FAX), Email: lrush@hemetusd.k12.ca.us or visit online (click for more information) More Information   Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation Scholarship Business, Engineering, Math, Medicine/health administration, Natural/physical sciences, Technology and Education $2,500; renewable Administered for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation, this scholarship is made available to American Indian high school seniors every year, who reside in states serviced by the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Pacific Corporation and its affiliated companies: AZ, CA, CO, KS, MN, MT, NM, ND, OK, OR, SD, and WA. Applicants who are not selected as recipients will be given consideration in the A.T. Anderson Memorial Scholarship program, if all criteria is met. Must be a member of an American Indian tribe or otherwise considered to be an American Indian by the tribe with which affiliation is claimed; or is at least 1/4 American Indian blood; or is at least 1/4 Alaskan Native; or considered to be an Alaskan Native by an Alaskan Native group to which affiliation is claimed. April 15  American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES), P.O. Box 9828, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87119-9828, Tina Pino, AISES Program Officer, Phone: 505-765-1052 x105, E-mail: tina@aises.org or visit online (click for more information). More Information   Homebuilder's Association of Charlotte Women's Council Career in home-building industry $500 (minimum)may be renewable Resident of eligible county (includes Cabarrus) High school senior or undergraduate in first 3 years of college Planned course of study must be associated with building industry Complete & submit all application materials by deadline March 13  School Counselor or Stephanie Freeman Home Builder's Association of Charlotte 704) 945-6256 sfreeman@cpisecurity.com   American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) - Minority Scholarship Awards for Incoming College Freshmen Chemical Engineering $1,000 Must be a minority high school senior or college freshman intending to major in Chemical Engineering, GPA greater than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, be a well rounded individual with significant extracurricular activities. Updated applications and information will be available online in January. Some local chapters of the AIChE might have scholarships available also. Look for "local sections and committees" tab on home page of website. May 15  AIChE Awards Administrator, 3 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5901; telephone 800-242-4363 or 646-495-1333 or email awards@aiche.org or visit online (Click for more information) More Information   American Chemical Society Scholars Program Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Toxicology and Chemical Technology Up to $5,000; renewable Open to minority students. Must be US citizens or permanent residents, high achievers in chemistry or science and planning to pursue a career in a chemically related science, with demonstrated financial need. Submit application and FAFSA. Applications accepted November to March. March 1  American Chemical Society Scholars Program, Department of Diversity Programs, 1155 16th St., NW, Washington DC 20036, or visit or visit online (Click for more information) or call (800) 227-5558, ext. 6250 or (202) 872-6250. More Information   Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship Program Chemistry, Information Management, Computing & Software Systems, Material Science, Printing Management Science, Laser Optics, Physics, Material Science, Engineering (any) $1,000 - $10,000 Applicants must be academic high-achievers (3.0 or better GPA). Applicants must be US citizens or visa-holding Permanent Residents of African American, Asian, Pacific Island, Native American, Native Alaskan, or Hispanic descent. They must be enrolled in college as a full time undergraduate or graduate student in a technical field; rather than high school seniors. Students can apply in September of their freshman year of college, or subsequent years. September 30  Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship Program, 150 State Street; 4th Floor; Rochester, NY 14614 or visit online (click for more information). More Information   DAR Good Citizen Scholarship Contest Citizenship $250 for each state winner. $5,000 for National Winner. Service, Dependability, Leadership, Patriotism 9/30  Counseling office   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 participating school principal. end of October/early November  Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, 751 Broad St., 16th Floor, Newark NJ 07102, telephone (973) 802-4568 or email spirit@prudential.com or visit online (click for more information) More Information   Community Blood Center of the Carolinas - Saving Summer Scholarship Community service $1,000 (3 scholarships, one each to the top 3 drive organizers) Set up a summer blood drive in your community Top three blood drive organizers receive scholarships May 31 - September 5  Mel Verburg 704-972-4713 mverburg@cbcc.us   Marist College - National Science Foundation Scholarships Computer Science or Information Technology and Systems A full 4-year tuition, room and board, and other benefits. Full-time enrollment at Marist College with declaration of Computer Science or Information Techonology and Systems as program of study US citizenship or Permanent residency Meeting Federal PELL eligibility February , 15  Office of Undergradate Admission Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1387 1800-436-5483 or admission@marist.edu More Information   Microsoft Scholarships - General Scholarships, Women's Scholarships, Underrepresented Minority Scholarships, Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Computer Science/Engineering, Math or Physics Full tuition for one year and a salaried summer internship Must be enrolled full time in a bachelor's degree program at a college/university in the US, Canada, or Mexico. Make satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline. Must demonstrate an interest in computer science and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA. Submit resume, transcript, answers to essay questions, letter of referral. February 1  Microsoft Scholarship Program, Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond WA 98052-803. email: scholars@microsoft.com or visit online (Click for more information) More Information   Nestle Very Best In Youth program Contributing to the community; implementing activities to aid individuals or groups $1,000 donated in the name of each winner to the charity of his/her choice; also round trip air travel to Los Angeles, CA, 4-night accomodations and $600 spending money. Open to youth from ages 10 - 18 years old. Must demonstrate good citizenship and a strong academic record. May have overcame a personal obstacle. Must have made a contribution to the betterment of the community. November 1  Nestle Very Best In Youth, PO Box 29059, Glendale, CA 91209 (818) 549-6677 More Information   James Beard Foundation Scholarship Culinary Arts Varies - several scholarships offered Must have strong aptitude, financial need, acceptance to culinary school. Submit 2 references, tax return. Specific criteria varies for different scholarships. May 15  James Beard Foundation, Attention: Caroline Stuart, 55 Comstock Hill Rd, New Canaan, CT, 06840, telephone (212) 675-4984 ext. 311. Also visit online http://www.jamesbeard.org or email jamesbeardfound@hotmail.com More Information   Johnson & Wales University (JWU) - National High School Chef of the Year (various other scholarship are also available) Culinary Arts $1,000 up to full four-year scholar-ship Open to all high school juniors and seniors in the United States (including the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico). This year's theme will be made available on the website in October. Contestants must create an entree or dessert using an original recipe which incorporates the theme. March  AJohnson & Wales National High School Chef of the Year Contest, Admissions Office, Johnson & Wales University, 1701 NE 127th St., North Miami FL 33181. Or contact the JWU in Charlotte at 801 West Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 or email NatlHSChefoftheYearContest@jwu.edu or visit online (click for more information) More Information   James Beard Foundation Scholarship Culinary Arts and Wine Studies Vary Must have strong aptitude for/ commitment to culinary arts, financial need, acceptance to culinary school, strong work experience and extracurriculars. Submit 2 references, tax return. Specific criteria vary for different scholarships. Scholarship information and applications will be available online after April 1. mid-May  Diane Harris Brown, Educational and Community Programming, The James Beard Foundation, 6 W. 118th St., 10th Floor, New York NY 10011, telephone (212) 627-1128 or email scholarships@jamesbeard.org. Or visit website (click on more information).. More Information   American Culinary Federation, Inc. Charlotte Chapter Culinary Scholarship Culinary Arts Program at CPCC, Johnson & Wales, Art Institute of Charlotte, or Community Culinary School of Charlotte $1,000 North/South Carolina Resident; must enroll at the specified schools' culinary arts program; application, a minimum of two letters of recommendation, and self-written essay December 31  Tom Stroozas, Managing Director AFC Charlotte Scholarship Committee 507 Whistling Straits lane Fort Mill, SC 29708 (704) 488-3779   North Carolina Hospitality Education Foundation - several scholarships available Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management or Tourism $750; renewable at higher rate - $1,500; must reapply each year Open to graduating seniors (one available for juniors) who will enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two or four-year college or university or vocational-technical school in North Carolina. Must be a North Carolina resident and plan to study Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management or Tourism. Applications available in October. Unavailable until October; probably January 18  Alyssa Barkley, telephone (800)582-8750 or visit online (click more information). More Information   American Dental Hygienists Association Scholarships Dental Hygiene $1,000 - $1,500 Open to students who have completed one year of a dental hygiene program, or are in the process of completing it. Scholarships are based on financial need, academic achievement, references. Applications are available after January 1 February 1  American Dental Hygienists Association, telephone (800) 735-4916. Visit online at http://www.adha.org or email institute@adha.org or visit online (Click for more information) More Information   Patricia London, DDS Scholarship Dental Hygiene, Dental Assisting or Dentistry Rowan-Cabarrus CC, Central Piedmont CC or UNC-Chapel Hill Unspecified Dental Hygiene, Dental Assisting or Dentistry Rowan-Cabarrus CC, Central Piedmont CC or UNC-Chapel Hill Submit letter to Dr. London stating your plans, how you become interested in the dental field, and why you feel you should be awarded the scholarship Include a recent photo with your letter to Dr. London April 15  Dr. Patricia London, DDS P.O. Box 225 Concord, NC 28026-0225 Phone: 704-782-1012 Fax: 704-782-1368 www.drpatricialondon.com More Information   Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP) Foundation Scholarships Diesel Mechanics $2,000/year Plan to study diesel mechanics Must maintain 2.0 GPA while in college/technical school May 1 (postmark deadline)  School Counselor or Sara Sanderman, AEMP Foundation Coordinator P.O. Box 1368 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 970-384-0510 www.aemp.org sara@aemp.org More Information   NC American Indian Fund Scholarship Documented tribe member Unspecified 1) Be enrolled member of state or federally recognized tribe as evidenced by tribal enrollment card of applicant or be tribal member with official documentation as determined by policies of the tribe 2) Be able to demonstrate history of family residency in NC 3) Be able to demonstrate sustained involvement in the American Indian community and sustained commitment to American Indian concerns & initiatives 4) Be a graduating HS senior admistted to a program of study in accredited postsecondary institution & enroll in minimum of 12 semester hours 5) maintain a GPA of at least 2.0 Unavailable  School Counselor More Information   Ruckus House Learning Center Scholarship Foundation Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Special Education $5,000; renewable Open to high school seniors or current college students who have been accepted /enrolled into a NC college or university and plan to pursue careers in Education. Must have GPA of at least 3.0. Submit application, transcript, two letters of recommendation and an 800-word essay explaining the reasons you want to teach. Scholarship recipients must sign an agreement to teach in NC for 5 years upon graduation from college. March 1  Ruckus House Learning Center Scholarship Foundation, 9450 Moss Plantation Drive NW, Suite 101, Concord NC 28027, telephone (704) 786-3035 ext. 4011 or email mtracy@ruckushouse.com. If website is still under construction, email Executive Director Mark Tracy mtracy@ruckushouse.com for an application. More Information   Delta Kappa Gamma Society, Gamma Pi Chapter Scholarship Education $1000 Complete application by deadline, finalists will be invited to interview February 29  School Counselor or Doris Hester, 8480 Bondale Road, Concord, NC 28025-8206, 704-786-2215   North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) Scholarships Education Varies Varies. Several scholarship programs are available in North Carolina to assist those who wish to enter the teaching field. Listed on the website is some information with a brief description and links to the appropriate content and contacts. Information on eligibility, requirements and how to apply can be found by following the link for each program. If after viewing this information you have questions, please contact the agency responsible for administering the particular scholarship(s) in which you are interested. Varies  Visit online (click more information) or telephone (919) 807-3300 More Information   Future Educators of America - Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) Prospective Educator Scholarship Program Education Varies; $500 - $5,000 renewable Submit application, essay, two letters of reference, and official transcript. Must be member of PDK, or related to or referred by a member. General and specialty scholarships available, so see website for additional criteria. Applications available in November. February 1  Scholarship Programs, Phi Delta Kappa International, PO Box 798, Bloomington IN 47402-0789. Or contact the FTA advisor at your school or Phi Delta Kappa International, telephone (800) 766-1156 or email scholarships@pdkintl.org or visit online (click for more information) More Information   Cabarrus County Alpha Mu Recruitment Grant Scholarship Education $1,000 renewable Applicant must be a Cabarrus County resident who is planning to enter the field of education. Consideration is given to character, interest in and potential for teaching, academic achievement, and financial need. Multiple criteria is used: SAT score, grade point average, class rank, transcript, three letters of recommendation. School selected applicants participate in an interview with Alpha Mu chapter members. March 30  School Counseling Office at high school   NC Teaching Fellows Education $6,500; renewable for 4 years for 500 high school seniors who agree to teach for four years in NC public schools after graduation Open to NC only graduating seniors with solid academics and scores, school and community activities, leadership, commitment to career in public schools. Application, references, Sat/ACT scores and transcript required. Applicants must apply to, and be accepted by, the college of their choice offering the Teaching Fellows Program. (See website for list of participating institutions. mid-October  See your high school scholarship coordinator or contact NC Teaching Fellows Program, 3739 National Drive, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27612, (919) 781-6833 or email tfellows@ncforum.org, or visit website (click on more information More Information   California Teachers Association (CTA)/Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Education $1,000 to $2,000; not renewable Awards for ethnic minority members of the California Teachers Association, their dependent children, and ethnic minority members of Student California Teachers Association who want to pursue degrees or credentials in public education. Minimum 3.5 GPA. Ethnicity/Heritage American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian/Pacific Islander, African-American/Black, Hispanic. Residency California. Financial need analysis required. Applications are available online in January and are due in March. This scholarship is funded through voluntary donations and is partially based on financial need. Other scholarships also available to Student CTA members. See website. March  Scholarship Coordinator, California Teachers Association (CTA), PO Box 921, Burlingame, CA 94011-0921 Telephone (650) 552-5468, Fax (650) 552-5001, E-mail scholarships@cta.org or visit online (click for more information) More Information   NC Teaching Fellows Education; participating public & private colleges/universities $26,000; $6,500 annual increments Graduating Senior, 3.0 GPA, above average SAT scores, school and community activities, leadership, commitment to career in public schools October 17 (see your school counselor for your school's deadline)  School Counselor; must apply online More Information   Marvin Arnold and Jaquetta Heye Scholarship Engineering Unavailable The purpose of the Marvin Arnold and Irene Jaquetta Heye Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to graduating high school seniors planning to attend California Polytechnic State University or current students who are attending California Polytechnic State University. The Marvin Arnold and Jaquetta Heye Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors planning to attend California Polytechnic State University or current students who are attending California Polytechnic State University, who have declared a major in engineering, have a minimum 3.33 GPA on a 4.0 scale, have financial need, are actively involved in extra-curricular activities, community service, or work experience. Preference will be given to students with a high financial need, former military personnel, and dependents of active military personnel. March  The San Diego Foundation Attn: Marvin Arnold and Irene Jaquetta Heye Scholarship, 2508 Historic Decatur Road, Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92106, or visit online (click for more information). More Information   National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) Educational Foundation - Maureen L. and Howard N. Blitman, PE, Scholarship to Promote Diversity in Engineering Engineering $5,000 for freshman year Open to graduating high school seniors from an ethnic minority. Must be accepted into an ABET-accredited engineering program at a 4-year college/university. Must be a US citizen. Selection will based on GPA, internship or co-op experience and community involvement, recommendations, honors and awards, answers on the application. March 1  NSPE Educational Foundation, Maureen L. and Howard N. Blitman, PE, Scholarship to Promote Diversity in Engineering, 1420 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-2794 or visit online (click on more information). More Information   The Straightforward Media Engineering Scholarships Engineering (all) $500 We offer four different $500 scholarships a year exclusively to students attending or planning to enroll in a postsecondary engineering program in the United States or abroad. Established in 2005, StraightForward Media's $500 Engineering Scholarships are offered four times per year to help the professionals of tomorrow complete their schooling. Within a few weeks of the deadline date, we'll choose a recipient and email you information about the winner. varies; available 4 times a year  (click for more information) More Information   Air Force ROTC Engineering (various), Architecture, Chemistry, Computers, Math, Meteorology, Physics, Operations Research); various scholarships available with military obligation Up to full scholarships, plus books and expenses Must be US citizen, 17 to 31 years of age, high school graduate, prior to activating scholarship. Varies by scholarship; must be in top 40% of the class, SAT 1100 or ACT 24, GPA 3.0. Must complete a physical fitness assessment and an interview, need counselor certificate, personal statement, and resume. December 1  Air Force ROTC representative or apply online (click on more information) More Information   Society of Women Engineers (SWE)- various scholarships available Engineering-various, Computer Science or Engineering $1,000 - $5,000; some are renewable Varies; Open to female students admitted and attending a 4-year program in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology, and computer science. Must have at least 3.5 GPA. Scholarship information for the upcoming school year will be available starting in December. Unavailable; see website in December  Society of Women Engineers, 230 E. Ohio St., Suite 400, Chicago, IL, 60611, telephone (312) 596-5223. Or email scholarshipapplication@swe.org. Visit online (click more information). More Information   Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Award Program (Guardian Life Insurance) Entrepreneurship or Finance $1,000 - $10,000 Open to girls aged 12-18 who demonstrate budding entrepreneurship and/or have taken steps towards financial independence; have made a difference in their school or community. Submit application, personal statement, a letter of recommendation by an adult, supporting documents. Application process from September through February. February  The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, Attn: Girls Going Places, 7 Hanover Square, 26-J, New York NY 10004 or email guardianwomenschannel@glic.com or visit online (click for more information). More Information   College Board - Young Epidemiology Scholars Competition Epidemiology research $1,000 - $50,000 Open to high school juniors and seniors. Students enter competition online, and upload a written report of their research project for judges' consideration. Research projects must apply epidemiological methods of analysis to a health-related issue. February 1  Young Epidemiology Scholars (YES) Program, The College Board, 11911 Freedom Drive, Suite 300, Reston VA 20190, telephone (800) 626-9795, ext. 5849 or email yes@collegeboard.org or visit online (click for more information) More Information   Mensa Essay Contest Scholarship Essay Contest Varies, $300 - $1,000 Must currently reside in Mensa Local Group area (visit web site to determine status) Must intend to enroll in accredited U.S. institution for 09-10 Must submit 550 word essay according to guidelines & assigned topic Must complete required information form January 15  See your School Counselor for Scholarship Essay Contest Entry Form Submit completed essays to: Jim Crowley 105 Fidelity Street Apartment B-20 Carrboro, NC 27510 www.mensafoundation.org More Information   FIRE (Foundation for Individual Rights in Education) Essay Contest First place - $5000 Second place - $2500 Runners-up - $1000 submit a 700-1200 words essay about freedom of speech on college campuses. November 6, 2009 to submit an essay.  Foundation for individual Rights in Education Attn: Essay Scholarship Contest 601 Walnut Street, Suite 510 Philadelphia, PA 19106 More Information   Cabarrus County Agricultural Fair - Family Consumer Science Course of Study Scholarship Family & Consumer Sciences $1000, one scholarship Accepted by college/university and plan to follow a course of study in Family & Consumer Sciences GPA 2.5 or better Complete & submit all application materials by deadline May 2  School Counselor or Doris Rogers Cabarrus County Agricultural Fair, Inc. Scholarship Committee 5424 Mallard Drive Concord, NC 28025 More Information   Cabarrus County Building Industry Association (CCBIA)Professional Women in Building Scholarship Female student Building Industry Unspecified Female pursuing a career in the building industry April 17  School Counselor or ,br> Ann Crenella, CCBIA Executive Officer PO Box 244 Concord, NC 28026-0244 More Information   Cabarrus Events Association L.D. "Bub" Coltrane Scholarship Field of Communication $2,000 Must be enrolled in Cabarrus County Schools, Kannapolis City Schools, private school or registered home school Must be enrolled as a full-time college student in accredited school next year Academic excellence, community involvement and/or need Interview may be required April 14  School Counselor or Brenda Drye, Executive Director Cabarrus Events Association 2406 South Cannon Boulevard, Suite 200 P.O. Box 754 Kannapolis, NC 28082 704-932-3808   NC Dropout Prevention Association Scholarship Financial need $500 Above average scholastic performance Good character Demonstrated during high school an appreciation of the value of education & its impact on becoming a productive adult Evidence of financial need Special consideration to those who have overcome adversity to graduate from high school May 1  School Counselor or Mr. John Reimer, President North Carolina Dropout Prevention Association 12068 NC Highway 62, South Burlington, NC 27217 or Clifton Young, Data/Communications Manager North Carolina Dropout Prevention Association Phone: 910-642-7141 or 910-645-4000 zelyoung@intrstar.net   Horatio Alger Assocation Scholarship Programs Financial need $2,500 - $20,000 Financial need Exhibited integrity & perseverance in overcoming personal adversity Involvement in co-curricular & community service activities Minimum 2.0 GPA HS graduate spring/summer 2009 Commitment to pursue bachelor's degree US Citizen October 30  Submit online application at www.horatioalger.com/scholarships between August 1 - October 30 More Information   Central Piedmont Community College - Levine Scholarship Program Financial need; must attend Central Piedmont Community College $2,500 year/full-time student $1,250 year/part-time student Financial need; demonstrated potential for academic success; enroll on at least half-time basis Unavailable  School Counselor or Financial Aid Office Central Piedmont Community College www.cpcc.edu/financial_aid 704-330-6942 More Information   Greensboro College - Fine Arts Scholarship Fine Arts Varies Must major in Fine Arts (Music or Art) Call for audition dates  Greensboro College, 815 West Market St., Greensboro, NC, 27401, phone (800) 346-8226 ext. 217. Or visit online http://www.gborocollege.edu More Information   UNC-Pembroke - various scholarships available General Up to full tuition Varies; selections are based on academic record and involvement in extracurricular activities. The application deadline is March 1st. All students must be admitted to the University and must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. A merit scholarship application is available online. Offers a merit scholarship specific to Native Americans as well as for the general population. March 1  UNC Pembroke, Office of Financial Aid, PO Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372-1510, telephone (910) 521-6255 or email fa@uncp.edu or visit online (Click for more information). More Information   NC State University - various scholarships available General Up to full tuition Varies; Selection is based on academic achievement, GPA, SAT scores. 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 November 1. Some academic scholarships also require that students demonstrate financial need. All students who apply for admission by November 1 and apply for financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1 will automatically be considered for need-based academic scholarships. In addition college/departmental, employer-sponsored, endowed and minority scholarships available. See website for details and deadlines for these awards. November 1 or later  NC State University, Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, PO Box 7302, Raleigh, NC 27695-7302, telephone (919) 515-2421 or visit online (Click for more information). More Information   Best Buy @ 15 Scholarship General $1,000 Solid grades Volunteer community service or work experience February 15  www.bestbuy.com/scholarships or www.at15.com More Information   Coker College - various scholarships available General $500 to full tuition, room and board varies - Must have GPA of B or B+, class rank in top 15% - 20%, exhibit leadership, high academics. Unavailable; based on admissions. FAFSA due as soon after Jan 1 as possible  Visit online www.coker.edu or telephone (800) 950-1908 or email financial_aid@coker.edu or visit online (click for more information) and use the drop down menu above for Financial Aid to get started. More Information   Clemson University - various scholarships available General Varies; up to full tuition; some renewable Varies. must apply for admissions by December 1, and Admissions process completed by December 31 for academic recruiting and diversity awards. (Need-Based scholarships require the FAFSA submitted by February 15.) Scholarships are divided into four basic categories: Restricted, Academic Recruiting, Diversity and Special Programs and have varying criteria. Students may check with their departments and colleges about the availability of scholarships not directly administered by the University. December and other  Clemson University Financial Aid Office, G01 Sikes Hall, Box 345123, Clemson, SC 29634-5123, telephone (864)656-2280 or email finaid@clemson.edu or visit online (click more information). More Information   Champlain College - various scholarships available General Varies Selection based on academic achievement, community service, financial need and leadership activities November 15 for early decision, March 1 for incoming students  School Counselor or Champlain College, 163 South Willard Street, Burlington, VT 05401, telephone (800)570-5858. Or email finaid@champlain.edu More Information   Alabama State University General Varies Most require high academics, scores, or show leadership. Alabama State University scholarships are offered to the most outstanding entering freshmen (and junior college transfer students). All scholarships are competitive and are awarded to the most qualified entering freshmen students on the basis of the following: Completed admission and scholarship application, Official ACT score (or comparable SAT scores), Handwritten essay, Official high school transcript. All scholarship recipients must complete an application for financial aid. Must be admitted to the University by Jan. 31 to be considered. February 15  School Counselor or Alabama State University, 915 South Jackson Street, G.W. Trenholm Hall, Montgomery, AL, 36101-0271, telephone (334) 229-4862; or email finaid@alasu.edu or visit online (click for more information). More Information   Wake Forest University - various scholarships available General Up to full tuition Varies; selections are based on GPA, class rank, SAT or ACT scores and recognize extraordinary achievement, leadership, and talent. December 1, some January 1  Office of Financial Aid, Box 7305, Winston-Salem, NC 27109, telephone (336) 758-4209 or email scholarships@wfu.edu or visit online (click for more information). More Information   UNC-Asheville - various scholarships available General Up to full tuition Varies; selections are based on class rank, GPA, and SAT/ACT scores. Must apply for admission by Nov. 15 to be to be considered for the Laurel's or Leadership Scholarships. November 15 or Varies  Office of Financial Aid, CPO#1330, The University of North Carolina at Asheville, One University Heights, Asheville, NC 28804-3299, telephone (828) 251-6535 or email kmatthew@unca.edu. Also visit online (click more information). More Information   Winston-Salem State University - various scholarships available General Varies Varies; selections are based on GPA, positive attitude, financial need, references. The merit-based scholarships do not require a separate scholarship application; submitting a completed application for admission automatically qualifies applicants for consideration. Varies, priority on merit scholarships given to those applying before November 30th  Winston-Salem State University, 601 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27110, telephone (336) 750-2000 or (800) 257-4052 or visit online (click for more information). More Information   Northwest Cabarrus High School Noon Optimist Club Scholarship General $500.00 Awarded to a Northwest student who has exhibited characteristics of good citizenship and has financial need. May 5  Applications may be found in the Northwest Scholarship File Center.   Converse College - various scholarships available General $2,000 to $13,000 annually. Or more for highest level students. Selection based on SAT scores, class rank, academics and leadership. January  See your high school scholarship coordinator or Office of Admissions Converse College, 580 East Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29302-0006, telephone (800) 766-1125, fax (864) 596-9019 or email financial_aid@converse.edu or visit online (click more information). More Information   ROTC - Air Force General Up to full scholarship Top 30% of the class; varies by scholarship January 12 (postmark deadline)  Air Force ROTC, www.afrotc.com/scholarships or see your School Counselor More Information   UNC-Charlotte - various scholarships available General Up to full tuition Varies, selections are based on GPA, class rank, and SAT or ACT scores. Merit-based, merit and need-based and departmental. Awards available. Merit-based deadline is November 15, and they are administered by the Admissions Office. All students who apply and meet the criteria will be evaluated for merit-based awards. No other application is needed. All students who complete the financial aid application process by April 1 are considered for merit and need based awards. No additional application is needed for merit and need based awards. November 15, April 1  Office of Student Financial Aid, UNCC, 9201 University City Blvd., 122 Reese Building, Charlotte, NC 28223-0001, telephone (704) 687-2461, telephone (704) 687-2461 or visit online (click for more information). For merit-based scholarships, contact Kelley Peacock, Undergraduate Admissions, (704) 687-4906, keperkin@uncc.edu More Information   Northwest Cabarrus High School Sherry R.Smith Honors Scholarship General $200.00 Awarded to a Northwest applicant who exhibits good character in all phases of his/her life; preference given to applicants who have demonstrated an interest in English, writing, and/or journalism and plan a career in teaching. May 5  Applications may be found in the Northwest Scholarship File Center.   Northwest Cabarrus High School Faculty and Student Memorial Scholarship General Varying Awarded to a Northwest student who has high academics and has made a difference at Northwest Cabarrus High School. May 5  Applications may be found in the Northwest Scholarship File Center and/or downloaded from the following link -   NC A&T State University - various scholarships available General Up to full tuition Varies; Selections are based on academic merit and financial need. Must have GPA of at least 3.0 and SAT at least 1000. There is no application process for new students, freshman, or Transfer students to apply for university scholarships. However new students only need to complete the admission process and be granted admission to the university. The Admissions Office will initiate the scholarship process by referring the names of all new students that have been admitted and who also meet the scholarship requirements to their respective Deans Office and the University Scholarship Office for further scholarship consideration. All interested students are encourage to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). February 15  NC A&T, 1601 E. Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27411, telephone 1-800-443-0835 or email scholars@ncat.edu or visit online (click on more information). More Information   North Carolina Association of County Veterans Service Officers (NCACVSO) Memorial Scholarship General $500 Must be the child of any honorable discharged veteran of NC resident two letters of recommendation, transcript, an essay, a copy of birth certificate with veteran parent's name, DD214 of Veteran, an application from your counselor March 1st  Your Local Veterans Service office or Cabarrus County Veterans Service Office P.O.Box 707 Concord, NC 28026 (704) 920-2869 More Information   Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship General $1,000 per year to $15,000 per year The Elks National Foundation will award up to 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants each year. Any high school senior who is a citizen of the United States is eligible to apply. Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks. Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are signed; resident alien status does not qualify. Male and female students compete separately. Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Other scholarships for relatives of Elks members also available. November 2  national headquarters: 2750 N. Lakeview Ave. Chicago, IL 60614-2256 Phone 773/755.4728 Fax 773/755.4729 Email enf@elks.org or visit online (click for more information). San Diego lodge: 7430 Jackson Drive San Diego, CA 92119-2319 More Information   College of Charleston - various scholarships available General Varies; up to full tuition Varies October/ varies  Office of Admissions, 66 George Street, Charleston, SC 29424, telephone (843) 953-5540 or visit online www.cofc.edu More Information   Discover Scholarship Program (formerly Discover Tribute Award) General Up to $30,000 Open to current high school Juniors. Must have at least 2.75 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale for 9th and 10th grades; with demonstrated accomplishments in leadership and community service. Must have faced a significant road block or challenge. Submit application, transcripts, recommendations. Applications will be available starting early December. Scholarships may be used for any type of post-high school education or training, certification, licensing, two- or four-year trade and technical education or a two- or four-year college degree. January  Discover Scholarship Program, telephone (866)756-7932 or visit website (click on more information). More Information   Northwest Cabarrus High School Cheri Cauble Williams Memorial Scholarship General Two @$500.00 each Awarded to Northwest students with financial need;special consideration given to students who plan a career in education and/or computers. May 5  Applications may be found in the Northwest Scholarship File Center   Wal-Mart Foundation and the Walton Family Foundation - various scholarships available General $3,000 - $13,000 Varies; Must be a graduating high school senior (or GED), US citizen or Permanent Legal Resident of the United States, accepted at an accredited two or four year college/university. Some for Wal-Mart employees; some can not be Wal-Mart employees. 2.5 GPA required for most; 22 Composite ACT or 1030 SAT (Critical Reading or Verbal + Math) required for Walton Family Foundation scholarship. Check website in November to apply Applications available November  apply online More Information   Denison University in Ohio - various scholarships available General Varies; up to full tuition Merit scholarships offered to highly qualified students who will be chosen based on strong academic performance. Must have 2.5 cumulative GPA. January 15  Admissions Staff, telephone 1-800-DENISON or visit online (click on more information) or email finaid@denison.edu. More Information   Western Carolina University - various scholarships available General Up to full tuition Varies; include merit-based and need-based scholarships. Selections are based on GPA, class rank, and SAT scores. Merit-based awards do not need separate application. Need-based awards require completion of the FAFSA. In addition, If you’ve declared your major, you should contact your academic department or your college dean’s office about scholarships in your discipline. Each WCU athletic team coordinates scholarships for outstanding students. For more information, contact WCU athletics. February 1 for merit-based; varies for others  Western Carolina University, 218 Killian Annex, Cullowhee, North Carolina 28723, telephone 828-227-7290 or email finaid@wcu.edu or visit online (click for more information). More Information   Imagine America Scholarship Program General $1,000 Open to graduating high school students who are likely to successfully complete postsecondary education. Must have GPA of at least 2.5, financial need, voluntary community service. Must choose from a list of career colleges and programs of study in order to apply. Start applying on January 1. High schools must be enrolled in Imagine America; School Counselors can enroll their high schools by calling (202) 336-6724 or email scholarships@career.org January to December  Imagine America Foundation, 10 G Street NE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20002, telephone (202) 336-6724 or visit online (click on more information). More Information   Cox Heroes College Scholarships General up to $10,000; renewable Cox rewards academic excellence and personal perseverance by granting scholarships to individuals who are overcoming personal challenges while pursuing educational advancement. Scholarships are available to high school seniors and adults re-entering the educational arena. These scholarships are specific to students living in a Cox service area and attending an educational institution in San Diego County. Funds may be used for tuition, books and fees. To qualify, high school graduates must be a June graduate of a high school in San Diego County, have a minimum 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, be attending an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in San Diego County, have a demonstrated financial need, have a strong commitment to civic participation, as demonstrated by involvement in school, work, and/or community activities, be enrolled as a full time student beginning in fall semester following graduation. January  COX HEROES SCHOLARSHIP, c/o Cox Communications, 5159 Federal Blvd., San Diego, CA 92105 Attn: Melissa McGee, (619) 266-5286 or visit online (click for more information) More Information   NC Division of Veterans Affairs - Scholarships for Children of disabled, deceased, combat or POW/MIA war veterans General Up to full tuition, certain fees and a reasonable room and board allowance in NC-owned institutions, or $1,500 to $4,500 per academic year in private institutions. Open to children of disabled, deceased, combat, or POW/MIA war veterans. Veteran parent must have been a resident of NC when he/she entered military service or child must be a lifelong resident of NC. March  The Mecklenburg County Veterans Service Office, telephone (704) 336-2102 or District Office, NC Division of Veterans Affairs, 5500 Executive Center Drive, Suite 205, Charlotte, NC 28212, telephone (704) 563-2037. Website does not have specific information. Must call. More Information   Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) scholarships General $1,000 - $5,000 Open to Latino students who are US citizens and have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who plan to continue contributing in the future. There is no GPA or major requirement, but leadership potential and good writing skills required and demonstrated financial need. April  CHCI Scholarship Awards, 911 2nd Street, NE, Washington DC 20002, telephone (202) 543-1771 or 1-800-EXCEL-DC or email chci@chci.org or visit online (Click for more information) More Information   Livingstone College - various scholarships available General $1,000 - $18,000; renewable Varies; selection may be based on GPA and SAT or ACT scores. UNCF scholarships available also. varies  Livingstone College, 701 W. Monroe St., Salisbury, NC 28144-5213, telephone (800) 835-3435. Also visit online (click for more information). More Information   Sallie Mae Fund - various scholarships available General $1,000 to $5,000 Varies; Open to US citizens able to demonstrate unmet financial need of more than $1,000 after financial aid award package has been determined; have adjusted gross income of $30,000 or less; have a cumulative GPA between 2.5 and 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or the equivalent. Also, some specifically for minority students and community college transfer students. Applications and information updated in January. Varies  The Sallie Mae Fund, 12061 Bluemont Way, Reston, VA 20190 or visit online (click for more information) More Information   The Holocaust Remembrance Project General Up to $10,000, an all-expense paid trip to Washington, DC, and a gold medal This contest is open to all students age 19 and under who meet the following criteria: (1) are currently enrolled as a high school student (grades 9-12) or who are high school seniors who will graduate high school at any time this year, or are students who are enrolled in a high school equivalency program; and (2) are residents of either the United States or Mexico or U.S. Citizens living abroad. Must write an essay analyzing why it is vital that the remembrance, history, and lessons of the Holocaust be passed to a new generation, and what can be done to combat and prevent prejudice, discrimination and violence in our world today. Information updated on website October 1. Unavailable; probably April  Holocaust Remembrance Project, Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation, Inc., PO Box 2877, Tampa, FL 33601, telephone (866) 866-452-2737 or e-mail holocaust@hklaw.com. Also visit website (click more information). More Information   Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Scholarship Program - various scholarships available; Asian, African American, Hispanic, or Scholars General $1,000, up to $25,000 a year Open to graduating high school seniors who reside in a participating area. Selections are based on academic performance, financial need, and community involvement, and ethnic background for some scholarships. Applications are necessary and will be available on the website in November. February 15  RMHC Scholarship Program, Scholarship Program Administrators, PO Box 22376, Nashville TN 37202 or visit online www.rmhc.org or visit online (Click for more information) More Information   Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC)/HACER Scholarship Program General $1,000 minimum Current high school senior child of parent of Hispanic heritage Eligible to attend two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school Legal US Resident Less than 21 years of age Limit of applying to only one RMHC Scholarship Program February 16 (postmark deadline)  School Counselor or www.rmhc.org. More Information   Central Cabarrus Senior Scholarship General $500.00 Seniors planning to continue education and who have a C average or higher and demonstrate financial need may apply. Recommendations and a transcript are required. An interview may be required. Completed application and recommendations are due to Mrs. Rhoades April 5.  Guidance Department   Pfizer's Epilepsy Scholarship Award General $3,000 Open to high school seniors who have applied to college and are under a doctor's care for epilepsy. Also open to college students. Eligible students have: overcome the challenges of epilepsy, been successful in school, done well in activities outside the classroom or in the community, and shown a desire to make the most out of college or graduate school. Spring  Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship Award Center, c/o The Eden Communications Group, 515 Valley Street, Suite 200, Maplewood, NJ 07040, telephone (800) 292-7373. Or visit website (click more information) to download the application. More Information   America Junior Miss Scholarship Program General Up to $54,000 Open to college-bound high school senior girls who have distinguished themselves at school and in their community. Contests start at chapter level. Unavailable  Visit website www.ajm.org or contact America's Junior Miss Foundation, PO Box 2786, Mobile AL 36652 or telephone (251) 438-3621 or email foundation@ajm.org. Please see website (click more information) about local chapter contests in your state. More Information   Child Support Council - Bob R. McGuire Memorial Scholarship and North Carolina Child Support Council Scholarship General $1,000 Open to NC residents. At least 1 parent must be a member of the NC Child Support Council or client of the program. Must be accepted to 2-year or 4-year college in NC, submit copy of acceptance letter; have at least 2.0 GPA, extracurricular activities, financial need. Information available on website in January. April  Visit NC Child Support Council online (click on more information). Information will be available online starting January. Or contact Durham County CSE, PO Box 810, Durham, NC 27702, telephone (919) 560-8910 More Information   NC Association of Educators (NCAE) - Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship General Varies Student must be a senior in high school; exemplifying character, personality, and scholastic achievement. Submit official transcript with a GPA average on 5.0 scale, two letters of recommendation. February 1  State NCAE Office, Attn: NCAE Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Committee, PO Box 27347, Raleigh, NC 27611. Visit website http://www.ncae.org, telephone (800) 662-7924 More Information   Georgia Institute of Technology - various scholarships available General Up to full tuition Varies Varies  Georgia Institute of Technology, Office of Student Financial Planning and Services, 225 North Avenue, Atlanta GA 30332-0460, telephone (404) 894-4160 or email finaid@gatech.edu or visit online (Click for more information) More Information   UNC-Chapel Hill - various scholarships available General Up to full tuition Varies; selections are based on class rank, GPA, SAT/ACT scores Varies  Office of Scholarships and Student Aid, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 300 Pettigrew Hall, CB #2300, PO Box 1080, Chapel Hill, NC 27514-1080, telephone (919) 962-8396 or email aidinfo@unc.edu or visit online (click for more information) More Information   UNC Chapel Hill - Morehead-Cain Scholarship (formerly The Morehead Scholars Program) General Full tuition Evidence of moral force of character, capacity to lead and to motivate fellow students, scholastic ability and extracurricular activities, sports involvement, interview, nomination by school scholarship committee. October 1 (see your counselor for your school's deadline)  See your counselor for information on your school's deadline, selection, and application process. You may also visit the scholarship website at www.moreheadcain.org for more information about the scholarship in general. 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 10  Outstanding Students of America, Scholarship and Awards Program, 3047 Sagefield Road, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405, telephone (205) 344-6322 or email info@outstandingstudentsofamerica.com or visit online (Click for more information) More Information   Dr. Bertha O. Pendleton Scholarship Fund General Unavailable The Dr. Bertha O. Pendleton Scholarship is open to: Graduating high school seniors from San Diego Unified School District who are pursuing a career in teaching and plan to attend an accredited two-year college or four-year university in the United States, Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, Have a strong record of responsible citizenship. For more information or to obtain a copy of the application and guidelines, please contact your high school counselor. Unavailable  High school guidance counselor More Information   National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) - National Achievement Scholarship Program General $2,500 Open to African American high school students who are US citizens and plan to enroll full time in college following graduation. Must take the PSAT no later than your junior year and request that you be considered in this competition on the PSAT form. Same as PSAT registration deadline.  See your school counselor or contact National Achievement Scholarship Program, 1560 Sherman Avenue, Suite 200, Evanston, IL 60201, telephone (847) 866-5100 or visit online (click for more information) More Information   Cargill Community Scholarships - various scholarships available General $1,000 - $3,000 Requirements vary according to scholarship. Open to graduating high school seniors planning to attend 2-year or 4-year college or vocational technical school; must be a US citizen. Selection based on academic achievement and extracurricular activities. At time of application, must live within 50 miles of a Cargill facility. Varies - info available November  Visit online (click on more information). Or email cargill_scholarships@cargill.com. Also call Bev Loken at (952) 742-7068. More Information   National Society of Sons of the American Revolution (NSSAR) - George S. and Stella M. Knight Essay Contest General $500 to $2,500 Must be a high school sophomore, junior or senior who is a US citizen or legal alien. Must enter contest through a local chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR). Must submit an essay dealing with an event, person, philosophy, or ideal associated with the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the US constitution. Essay will be judged for historical accuracy, clarity of thought, organization and proven topic, grammar and spelling, and documentation. Contests start at local or state level, and progress through national level. Vary by state. Check website for local and state information.  National website has information for all state contests (click on more information). More Information   American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest General $100 to $18,000 Open to US citizens or lawful residents under 20 years old and enrolled in high school. Must prepare an oration about some aspect of the Constitution of the United States with emphasis on the duties and obligations of a citizen to our government. In addition an extemporaneous speech on topic provided. In NC, contest levels progress from school, Legion Post, district, state and national. In GA, contest levels progress from Legion Post, district, state and national. In CA, contest levels progress from Department, Local, District and Area. December  National website http://www.legion.org/programs/youthprograms/oratorical. For NC - American Legion Post State of NC Headquarters, PO Box 26657 Raleigh, NC 27611-6657, telephone (919) 832-7506. Visit online (click on more information). For GA - For additional information, contact your local American Legion Post or The American Legion State Headquarters, 3035 Mt. Zion Road, Stockbridge, GA 30281, 678-289-8883, Fax 678-289-8885 or visit online (click on more information). For CA, contact your local American Legion Post for entry into the local or district contest or email calegion@pacific.net, or visit online (click on more information). More Information   Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)- several scholarships available General Varies; $500 to $5,000 Must be of Hispanic heritage; including persons descended from Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Dominican, Central American (excluding Belize), South American (excluding Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana), or other Spanish cultures. Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551. Must have a minimum 3.0 or 2.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent). Must be pursuing or plan to pursue your first undergraduate or graduate degree full-time. Must apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Apply online from HSF website. Varies-some as early as December  Hispanic Scholarship Fund, 55 Second Street, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94105, telephone (415) 808-2376 or (877) HSF-INFO Southeast Regional Office: 960 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite 5, Roswell, GA, 30076, Tel: 770-992-8841, dmcbride@hsf.net or visit online (Click for more information) More Information   Jagannathan Scholarship - NC State Education Assistance Authority General Up to $3,500 per year (1) Outstanding academic achievement (2) financial need (3) diverse extracurricular activities (4) evidence of strong leadership February 9 (deadline for completing CSS Profile) February 16 (postmark date for all other materials) NOTE: Each high school will set a due date for materials, check with your School Counselor for your school's deadline  School Counselor or Bill Carswell, Program Manager for Scholarship & Grant Division North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority PO Box 13663 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-3663 www.ncseaa.edu.cfnc.org More Information   Burger King Scholars Program General $1,000 Students do not have to be employed by Burger King to be eligible. Must be a deserving student needing funds for college expenses with at least 2.5 GPA; work part-time at least 15 hours per week for 40 weeks per year, provide recommendations from school and employer, demonstrate community service or extracurricular activities. February  Burger King Scholars Program - BURGER KING® Scholars Program, c/o Scholarship Program Administrators, Inc., P.O. Box 23737, Nashville, Tennessee 37202-3737 or call BURGER KING® Scholars Program, P: (305) 378-3186, E-mail: bdorado@whopper.com or visit online (Click for more information) More Information   Point Loma High School - Jonathan Hastings Foster Scholarship General Unavailable Named in memory of Jonathan Hastings Foster, this scholarship will provide financial assistance to a graduating senior from Point Loma High School. The Jonathan Hastings Foster Scholarship is open to: Graduating seniors from Point Loma High School who will attend an accredited four-year college or university in the United States, Have a minimum 3.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale, Are actively involved in their community, as demonstrated by their involvement in extra-curricular activities, community service, and/or work experience. March  The San Diego Foundation, 2508 Historic Decatur Road, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92106 Phone: (619) 814-1343 or visit online (click for more information). More Information   National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) - Young Entrepreneur Awards General $1,000-$10,000 Open to graduating high school seniors preparing to enter a 2-year or 4-year college, university or vocational/technical institute. Must demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit and initiative. Will be available on website in October. December 15  Scholarship Program Administrators, Inc. (615) 320-3149 or contact the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation at yef@nfib.org. or visit website (click more information). More Information   United Negro College Fund (UNCF) - various scholarships available General Varies Open to African-American students with unmet financial need. Varies  UNCF Headquarters, 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031, Phone: (703) 205-3400 Visit online (click on more information) More Information   Naval Officers’ Spouses’ Club of San Diego General $500 to $2,000 For graduating San Diego County seniors who are dependent children of active duty, retired, or deceased members of the Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard. Recipients must have applied to attend an accredited two-year or four-year institution for full time study. Applicant or military sponsor must reside in the greater San Diego area at the time of application. A dependant child applicant must be graduating from a San Diego area high school in the year of application. April 15  NOSC Scholarship Committee, PO Box 182104, Coronado, CA 92178, Scholarships Chairman at scholarships@noscsandiego.com or visit online (click for more information) More Information   CORE Chicano Organizing Research and Education - Que Llueva Cafe Scholarship General $500 to $1,000 Eligibility Criteria: Must be of Latino descent, Must be an undocumented student, Must be a graduating 12th grade student who will enroll in an accredited university or college in the US or Puerto Rico for the following academic year. Student must demonstrate financial need. Application Requirements: General Scholarship Application, Written Response (1000 words), 2 Letters of reference, Statement of financial need, Official High School Transcript, Proof of acceptance into accredited university or college. Check back on website for current year information. Unavailable  Chicano Organizing & Research in Education, P.O. Box 160144, Sacramento, CA 95816, Email: information@ca-core.org or visit online (click for more information). More Information   CalGrants General varies There are several types of Cal Grant awards. Each of the Cal Grants are for students pursuing an undergraduate associate's or bachelor's degree or an occupational training program. CalGrants can be used at any California community college, UCS, CSUS, private and most career/technical schools. If you are a high school senior, a recent high school graduate or you just got your GED, and you meet all the requirements and you apply by the deadline, you are guaranteed to receive a Cal Grant Entitlement award. Some grants have GPA minimums. To be eligible for a Cal Grant you must: Submit the FAFSA and your verified Cal Grant GPA by the deadline, be a US citizen or eligible non-citizen, Be a California resident when you graduated from high school, Have a Social Security number, Attend a qualifying California college, Not have a bachelor’s or professional degree, Have financial need based on your college costs, Have family income and assets below the established ceilings, Meet any minimum GPA requirements, Be in a program leading to an undergraduate degree or certificate, Be enrolled at least half time, Have registered with U.S. Selective Service (most males), Not owe a refund on a state or federal grant, or be in default on a student loan. September 2  e-mail them to studentsupport@csac.ca.gov or call 888-CA-GRANT (888-224-7268) or visit online (click for more information) More Information   California Wine Grape Growers Foundation (CWGGF) General $500 to $1,000 The California Wine Grape Growers Foundation (CWGGF) is offering up to six scholarships to graduating high school seniors. Only the children of vineyard workers employed in the 2008 or 2009 wine grape growing season are eligible to apply. Must be legal permanent resident or U.S. citizen. However, children of wine grape growers may request a waiver from the eligibility requirement based upon financial need. Students may study the subject of their choice. However, to stay active in this program, students must be enrolled in 12 college units during the scholarship award period. Up to two scholarships being offered each provide $1,000 per year for four years (provided studies continue to be completed satisfactorily) at any campus in the University of California or California State University system. Another four scholarships each provide $500 a year for two years at any California community college. Selection is based upon financial need, demonstrated scholastic ability, community involvement and leadership and/or work history, and your determination to succeed. early April  California Wine Grape Growers Foundation, 1325 J. Street, Suite 1560, Sacramento, CA 95814, Email info@cawg.org, Phone (916) 379-8995 or visit online (click for more information) More Information   Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation College Scholarship Program General Up to $10,000; renewable Open to graduating high school seniors who have lost a parent to breast cancer. Must be a US citizen or permanent resident. Determination will be based on academic achievement, community service, demonstrated leadership ability, financial need. Must attend an accredited state-supported college/university located in recipient's state of residence. Check in December for new application. February 1  Scholarship Program Administrators, Inc. (SPA), telephone (615) 320-3149 or email info@spaprog.com or collegescholarships@komen.org or visit online (Click for more information) More Information   SunTrust Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes General $1,000 One winner chosen every two weeks Senior going to an accredited college or private career school Enter online for free October - May One winner drawn every two weeks  www.offtocollege.info www.suntrusteducation.com More Information   American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship General $750 to $2,000 Submit 1,000 word essay May 3  School Counselor or American Fire Sprinkler Association, Visit online at http://www.afsascholarship.org More Information   American Legion - National High School Oratorical Contest General NATIONAL WINNERS 1st Place - $18,000 2nd Place - $16,000 3rd Place - $14,000 STATE WINNERS $1,500 each Must be a US resident May need to compete at school, Legion Post, district, state and national levels Contact your local American Legion Post for information & deadlines  American Legion Post 172, 436 Rutherford St. SW, Concord, NC 28025, 704.785.8935 American Legion Post 51, 165 Wilshire Ave. SW, Concord, NC 28025, 704.782.6915 American Legion State of NC Headquarters, PO Box 26657 Raleigh, NC 27611-6657 919.832.7506 More Information   University of Oregon- several scholarships available General varies There are many opportunities to receive scholarships at the University of Oregon, some are strictly merit-based, while others also look for diversity, financial need, . Some require an additional scholarship application while others only require meeting the eligibility requirements and applying for admission by specified date. January 15  University of Oregon, Office of Financial Aid, 260 Oregon Hall, 1278 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1278, (800) 760-6953, (541) 346-3221, (541) 346-1175 [fax], fawww@uoregon.edu or visit online (click for more information). More Information   Cabarrus County Head Start General $1,000 Former student of Head Start or Home Start January 27  Patricia Brooks, ppbrooks@cabarrus.k12.nc.us or 704 784 3614 JoAnn Hurst PO Box 700 Franklin, NC 28744   Next Step Magazine Free College Tuition Sweepstakes General Up to full tuition Register online with Next Step Magazine Unavailable  Next Step Publishing, Inc. 86 W. Main St., Victor, NY 14564 • 1-800-771-3117 • webmaster@nextstepmag.com More Information   Best Buy Children's Foundation Scholarships @15 Scholarship Program General Varies Open to high school students, grades 9 through 12. Scholarships vary each year. Selection is based on community service, essay, grades, extracurricular activities and volunteer work. Scholarship information and applications are available online starting January 1. Unavailable; check on January 1  Visit website (click on more information). More Information   Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship General Estimated $1,500 per year Minimum combined SAT score of 1875, GPA 3.5 unweighted February 19(applications must be received in state office); check School Counselors' Office for your school's deadline  Public Schools of North Carolina Department of Public Instruction,(919) 807-3312 or School Counselor More Information   Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Alpha Lambda Omega Chapter General $500 - $1,000 2.5 GPA, minimum SAT 750, essay April  School Counselor or Debra Blakeney, 6401 Bonnybrook Lane, Charlotte, NC 28212 (704) 535-1816   NC Head Start Scholarship General Unknown Must have been a Head Start student, 1000-word essay required February 1 (recommended postmark deadline) February 8 (receipt deadline)  School Counselor or Patricia Brooks, Lead Family Advocate, Cabarrus County Schools Head Start, 704-784-3614, ppbrooks@cabarrus.k12.nc.us   Ackinson Consulting Scholarship Opportunity General $1,750 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. Students must submit an essay (not to exceed 1,000 words). September 25  Ackinson Consulting, scholarship@ackinson.com. More Information   Northwest Cabarrus Kiwanis Club Scholarhsip general $500.00 Civic minded, morally just, goals oriented, academically above average and economically needy with greatest emphasis on economic need with all other criteria being basically equal. May 6 to Guidance  Guidance Department   Noon Optimist Scholarship General $1,000 Odd years: Available to Central Cabarrus, Concord and Jay. M. Robinson High Schools Even years: Available to Hickory Ridge, Mt. Pleasant and Northwest Cabarrus High Schools May (each high school may set a specific deadline)  School Counselors Office   Greater Charlotte Bowling Scholarship Fund General At least $1,500 Current member or child of current member of United States Bowling Congress & Greater Charlotte USBC Association, minimum GPA of 2.6, attended eligible accredited high school (Cabarrus County Schools high schools are eligible) April 30  School Counselor or Tamoria Adams, Greater Charlotte Bowling Scholarship Fund, 1768 Merriman Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28203, 704-366-2489, tamoriann@aol.com   University of Nevada--Las Vegas - Western Undergraduate Exchange Scholarship General regular in-state tuition plus 50 percent of that amount The UNLV Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Scholarship is designated to outstanding scholars residing in the one of the following WICHE (Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education) states: AK, ID, OR, AZ, MT, SD, CA, UT, CO, NM, WA, HI, ND, or WY. Incoming freshmen who have never attended college must have a weighted 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on the required core classes, calculated through the admissions process, and one of the following: 3.25 overall GPA or minimum 1,100 SAT score (combined critical reading and math) or a minimum 24 ACT score. First-time students at UNLV must apply for the WUE Scholarship through the UNLV Scholarship application February 1  University of Nevada--Las Vegas, Financial Aid & Scholarships, Box 452016, 4505 Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89154-2016, Phone: 702-895-3424, Fax: 702-895-1353 or visit online (click for more information). More Information   National Co-op Scholarship Program (National Commission for Cooperative Education) General $6,000, renewable Must plan to participate in college cooperative education at one of the NCCE Partner Colleges & Universities (Johnson & Wales University of Charlotte participates; go to www.co-op.edu for list of other participating schools) February 15  School Counselor or Frank T. Schettino, National Commission for Cooperative Education Program Director, 360 Huntington Avenue, 384 CP, Boston, MA 02115-5096, 617-373-3770, ncce@neu.edu More Information   ECPI College of Technology General $1,500 - $3,000 Must be a high school senior planning to attend ECPI; GPA and SAT/ACT and community service are considered. April  ECPI, telephone (866) 708-6167 or visit online (click for more information) More Information   Golden Leaf Scholarship (NCSEAA) General $3,000 Available to students who reside in certain counties (not Cabarrus). Recipients must have financial need, with priority going to students whose families have been adversely affected by the decline of the tobacco industry. Must enroll at a public university. March 15  www.CFNC.org/goldenleaf More Information   Mount Pleasant Cabarrus Rotary Scholarship General $1500 Candidates for these scholarships must be active members in their respective schools Rotary or Interact Programs and enrolled are planning enrollment in a college or university. Current participating schools are : Mt. Pleasant, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences and Rowan Cabarrus Community College. April 30  Contact your guidance office for applications. Completed applications should be postmarked and mailed to: Cheryl Deaton 25 Palaside Dr. NE P.O. Box 1970 Concord, NC 28026-1970   Abbott & Fenner Scholarship General $1,000 Essay June 19, 2010  See web site for essay prompt & submission information. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words sent by email at: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com More Information   Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC)/Scholars General $1000 Currently enrolled high school senior All students are eligible regardless of race, color, creed, religion, etc. Eligible to attend a two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school Legal US Citizen Less than 21 years of age February 16  School Counselor or www.rmhc.org More Information   Fayetteville State University - various scholarships available General Varies Varies Varies  Office of Financial Aid, Fayetteville State University, 1200 Murchison Road, Fayetteville, NC 28301-4298, telephone (800) 368-4210. Also visit online (click on more information). More Information   Hampton-Sydney College - various scholarships available General Up to full tuition Selection based on outstanding academic and extracurricular achievement. To be considered for any honors scholarship, all candidates must apply for admission to the College, through the Admissions Office; no special forms are required. Fall  Hampton-Sydney College, Hampden-Sydney, VA 23943, telephone (800) 755-0733 or email hsfinaid@hsc.ed or visit online (click for more information) More Information   NC Jaycee Senate Scholarship (United States JCI Senate Foundation) General $1,000 US Citizen graduating from US accredited school December 31 (postmark deadline)  Karen Byrd #66139 Byrd & Yates, C.P.A. , P. A. 101 Salem Towne court Apex, NC 27502 919-387-1040 khbcpa@byrdyates.com More Information   Mars Hill College - various scholarships available General Up to full tuition Varies; Scholarship and Grant program selection be based on GPA and SAT/ACT scores. You may determine your eligibility and the amount of your award by contacting the Admissions Office with your SAT/ACT scores and GPA. Other endowed scholarships are awarded through our Scholar Day and an interview process. Students are invited to participate by filling out an application, writing an essay, and providing reference forms from counselors and teachers. The interviewing committees determine these scholarships. Other financial aid may be available based on completion of the FAFSA. November  Contact Donna Griffith, Mars Hill College, Mars Hill, NC, telephone (828) 689-1103 or (866) 642-4968 or email: dgriffith@mhc.edu or visit online (click for more information) More Information   Johnson & Wales University (JWU) - (various scholarships available) General $500 and up, some renewable JWU offers many different types of scholarships. Some you may apply for; some you may be automatically eligible for upon acceptance; and others you may be awarded based on established criteria. Each scholarship has set criteria that determines who may be eligible to receive it. In addition, website lists various other scholarships available from outside organizations. Visit website for more information. March 3  Admissions Office, Johnson & Wales University, 1701 NE 127th St., North Miami FL 33181, JWU in Charlotte at 801 West Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, Johnson & Wales University · 8 Abbott Park Place, Providence, Rhode Island 02903, or Johnson & Wales University · 7150 Montview Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80220 or call 1-800-DIAL-JWU or visit online (click for more information) More Information   Armstrong Atlantic State University General Unavailable There are many scholarships available to AASU students, which are awarded on the basis of merit, need or both. You may apply for these and other scholarships using the Academic Scholarship Application which is available online or in the Office of Financial Aid. The application consists of basic student information and includes a place for the student to express their need and desire for scholarship funds. In reviewing the applications the committee considers many factors including academic achievements, GPA, SAT scores, extracurricular activities, financial need and the applicant's statement. The statement is evaluated for its message, organization, grammar and demeanor. Be sure to take your time and check your spelling. March 1  Armstrong Atlantic State University, a University System of Georgia Institution, 11935 Abercorn Street, Savannah, Georgia 31419, Office of Financial Aid via email at finaid@armstrong.edu or call us at 912.344.3266 or visit online (click for more information) More Information   Atlanta Christian College General Unavailable ACC awards a number of merit-based scholarships each year. These are typically awarded based on academic or leadership ability and Christian character. Students must maintain good standing with the College in order to keep their scholarships. To be considered, fill out the scholarship application form included in your application for admission. August 1 of enrollment year  Atlanta Christian College, Admission Office, 2605 Ben Hill Road, East Point, GA 30344, Phone: 404-761-8861 Toll-free: 800-776-1ACC or visit online (click for more information) or visit online (click for more information) More Information   NC State USBC Association, Inc. Youth Scholarship General $1,500 1) NC high school senior, age 21 or younger as of February 28 2) Must be a current member of the NCS USBC and bowling in a certified USBC North Carolina youth league 3) Files a completed application with the Association Manager of the NCS USBC by March 1st 4) The applicant must have an unimpaired amateur standing in bowling 5) Must have a grade point average at the school with expectations of admission to a recognized institution. postmarked by March 1  Tom McBride Association Manager, NCS USBCA, Inc. 2701 Hampton Meadows Lane Cramerton, NC 28032-1450 (704) 824-7795 If more information is needed, please contact Tammy Perez at (704) 868-3747 or via email at Taxontaxof@aol.com with SCHOLARSHIP on the subject line. More Information   UC Berkeley - Berkeley Undergraduate Scholarship General varies, based on need The Berkeley Undergraduate Scholarship is awarded to new and continuing students on the basis of both academic merit and financial need. Students entering Berkeley from high school must have a 4.1 GPA. Those entering from community college must have a 3.5 GPA. Continuing students must have a 3.5 GPA. The amount of the scholarship is based on your level of financial need. There is no application process other than applying for financial aid by completing the FAFSA. Complete and submit the University of California Application for Freshman (or Transfer) Admission and Scholarships by the deadline. Cite your characteristics, such as ancestry and professional interests, in the "Scholarship" section. (Some scholarships are reserved for students who meet criteria established by individual donors.) Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the UC Berkeley March deadline. March  Visit online (click for more information) and to find the appropriate email address or call (510) 642-6442: 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. More Information   California Alumni Scholarships at UC Berkeley - Leadership Award General $1,500, non-renewable The Leadership Award is one of the most prestigious merit-based scholarships at UC Berkeley. The Leadership Award is a one-year, merit-based scholarship that recognizes Cal students who demonstrate innovative, motivational leadership impacting their academic, work, or community environments. Students compete for the scholarship every academic year. For incoming freshmen: Minimum 3.3 unweighted GPA Demonstrate innovative, motivational leadership impacting academic, work, or community environments Submit a UC Berkeley application, In-person interview, submit a Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) to UC Berkeley. Application open Dec and close Feb. Dec - Feb  Alumni House, Berkeley, CA 94720-7520, Toll-Free: (888) CAL-ALUM, scholarships@alumni.berkeley.edu or visit online (click for more information). More Information   University of San Diego - Bishop Maher Catholic Leadership Scholarship General $500 to $4,000 Intended to assist Catholic undergraduate men and women who have financial need and who have demonstrated leadership capabilities in their parish or within their Catholic community. New applicants must have a high school Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.00 (as determined by the USD Office of Undergraduate Admissions) and acceptable SAT scores. Transfer students from other 4 year universities or community colleges must have a minimum 2.8 GPA, and some level of financial need. First time continuing USD students must have a cumulative USD 2.5 GPA. March 2  For more information or to apply, call (619) 260-4514 or visit online (click for more information). More Information   Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC)/Asia Scholarship Program General $1,000 minimum Current high school senior Child of a parent of Asian-Pacific heritage Eligible to attend a two- or four-year college or vocational/technical school US Citizen Less than 21 years of age Limit of applying to only one RMHC Scholarship Program February 16 (postmark deadline)  School Counselor or www.rmhc.org More Information   American Cancer Society (ACS) College Scholarship Program General varies by state or local chapter. Up to $7,500 Scholarships are usually offered through state or regional chapters of the ACS for students attending 2- or 4-year colleges in the area. Must have had a diagnosis of cancer before age 19 and be currently under age 25. Must be a legal resident in state where scholarship is offered; accepted to an accredited 2-year or 4-year university or community college or vocational technical school. Other eligibility requirements vary by state. Applications available after January 1. Vary by state  Call the American Cancer Society, telephone (800) 227-2345 for information and to find the closest ACS office. Or visit online (click on more information). More Information   University of Nevada--Las Vegas - several scholarships available General $2,000 to $15,000; renewable Newly-admitted undergraduate students are automatically considered for all UNLV scholarships within the admissions application if admitted by Feb. 1 and completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by Feb. 1 for the upcoming school year. No additional scholarship application is necessary. Students are then considered for scholarships between February and March. Scholarships are awarded through the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office and departments and colleges. Please see website for more information admitted by Feb. 1  University of Nevada--Las Vegas, Financial Aid & Scholarships, Box 452016, 4505 Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89154-2016, Phone: 702-895-3424, Fax: 702-895-1353 or visit online (click for more information). More Information   Northwest Cabarrus High School PTSA/Ruby Spears Scholarship General Two scholarships at $500.00 each Northwest Students who promote student excellence and achievement. Must exhibit good character in all phases of his/her life and must have made positive contributions to Northwest through school activities. Named after Ruby Spears, who served both as a teacher and Assistant Principal at Northwest. April 15  Northwest Cabarrus Guidance Office Scholarship Center   Mount Pleasant PTSO Scholarship General $350 Two scholarships Must be a current member of MPHS PTSO Must ge in good standing academically & be eligible to graduate Must be a high school senior planning to enroll in a full-time college, univesity or vocational-technical school Must have a GPA of 2.5 or better May 1  School Counselor   NC Bowling Association Scholarship General $1,000 Any high school senior who is a member of the Youth Bowling Association or whose parents belong to WIBC or ABC may apply for this scholarship. March 15  Guidance Office   UNC Charlotte Levine Scholarship General Four years full tuition, room and board, a new laptop computer, an $8,000 grant to implement a service project of the Scholar's own design, and four summers of experiences. Students must be admitted to UNC Charlotte for the fall term after senior year; there are no minimum academic requirements but successful candidates will have a GPA of 3.8-4.0 unweighted and score of 1800-2400 combined on the SAT or 29-36 on ACT composite; and students should demonstrate a commitment to community service. Must be nominated by your school by November 16. Speak to your school counselor about specific dates for each school.  See website for more information: http://levinescholars.uncc.edu More Information   Kentucky Fried Chichen Foundation - KFC Colonel's Scholars General Up to $20,000 Minimum GPA 2.75 or higher enrolling in a 2 or 4 year public college/university (in-state) pursuing a bachelor's degree A US citizen or permanent resident Demonstrate Financial Need February 10, 2010  Students must apply online at www.kfcscholars.org PO Box 4.30 Iowa City, IA 52243-4030 866-532-7240 kfcscholars@act.org More Information   NC A&T State University - Alumni Association Scholarship General Unspecified Must attend A&T, 3.0 GPA, 1100 SAT or 24 ACT, 3 letters of recommendation January  School Counselor or call (800) 443-8964   Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Chapter 909 Scholarship Fund general unspecified * Be a VVA member; a spouse, child, stepchild or grandchild of a VVA member; or a spouse, child, stepchild, or grandchild of an MIA, KIA or deceased Vietnam veteran. * Be registered to attend a post secondary institution (minimum half-time) * GPA 3.0 or higher * a complted application form, HS transcripts, a copy of SAT/ACT letter of acceptance from a college, a copy of form DD-214, a proof of financial need, two letters of reference, a personal statement March 1st  School Counselor OR VVA Chapter 909 Scholarship Program C/O Vietnam Veterans of America Southern Piedmont Chapter 909 P.O. Box 1724 Concord, Nc 28026-1724 (704) 782-4875   Comcast Foundation - Leaders and Achievers Scholarship General $1,000; not renewable Every year, Comcast and the Comcast Foundation ask High School Principals and Guidance Counselors to collaborate in identifying the best and the brightest high school seniors in their communities. All nominations for the Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program must be made exclusively by the Principal or Guidance Counselor. Principals and home-school instructors may e-mail comcast@applyists.com to verify school eligibility status and to request program materials. A student nominated by a Principal or Guidance Counselor must: be a full-time high school senior, demonstrate a strong commitment to community service and display leadership abilities in school activities or through work experience, and have a grade point average of 2.8 or higher. Unavailable  See your school guidance counselor. Counselors should email: e-mail comcast@applyists.com to see if the school is eligible. Visit online (click for more information). More Information   American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship General $2,000; 10 scholarships available Open to graduating high school seniors planning to attend a college/university or trade school in the US. Read "Fire Sprinkler Essay" (available through the website) and take a 10-question multiple choice, "open book" test. For each correct answer, students will receive 1 entry into a drawing for a $2,000 scholarship. A total of 10 entries into the drawing is possible. April  Visit American Fire Sprinkler Association website (click on more information). Essay and test are available through the site. More Information   Duke Energy Scholars General $1,000 - $5,000; renewable Open to the children of Duke Energy employees and retirees planning to attend technical school, community college, or a college/university program. Scholarships are merit-based with consideration given to academics, personal references, community service, and demonstrated financial need. Fall  Duke Energy headquarters, telephone (704) 594-6200 or email contactus@duke-energy.com. Visit online (click for more information). More Information   Ayn Rand Essay Contests General $50 to $10,000 for 11th and 12th graders; $30 to $2,000 for 9th and 10th graders High school juniors and seniors; must complete an essay on the Ayn Rand novel "The Fountainhead". High school freshmen and sophomores; must complete an essay on the Ayn Rand novel "Anthem". Demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the philosophic and psychological meaning of the novel. April 25 for juniors/seniors; March 20 for freshmen/sophomores  "The Fountainhead" Essay Contest (or "Anthem" Essay Contest), Dept. W, The Ayn Rand Institute, PO Box 57044, Irvine, CA 92619-7044. Or visit online (click on more information). Or email essay@aynrand.org More Information   The National Center for Learning Disabilities - Anne Ford Scholarship (other scholarships also available) General $750 to $10,000 Open to high school seniors who have an identified learning disability (candidates with ADD/ADHD also must provide documentation of a specific learning disability). Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, demonstrated financial need and the intention of pursuing an undergraduate degree. Must complete a personal statement describing the applicant’s frustrations and triumphs in dealing with his or her specific learning disability. Other scholarships have different criteria, so visit website for more information. varies  Anne Ford Scholarship, National Center for Learning Disabilities, Inc., 381 Park Avenue South, Suite 1401, New York, NY 10016-8806 or email AFScholarship@ncld.org or visit online (click for more information) More Information   Bridgewater College of Virginia General $4,000 to full tuition Based on acceptance to Bridgewater College of VA. Full scholarships based on excellent academics and test scores. Rolling admissions; early acceptance recommended to receive top scholarships. Unavailable  Bridgewater College of Virginia at telephone (540) 828-5377 or visit online (click on more information) or email finaid@bridgewater.edu More Information   Ron Brown Scholar Program General $10,000, annually for 4 years Open to African Americans high school seniors. Applicants must have excelled academically, exemplified exceptional leadership potential, made an impact on their communities through service to others, and demonstrated financial need. Must be used for accredited 4-year college or university in US. November 1 to be eligible for additional scholarship programs, or January 9 for this program only.  Ms. Fran Hardey, Executive Assistant, Ron Brown Scholar Program, 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 206, Charlottesville, VA 22901, telephone (434) 964-1588, fax (434) 964-1589. Visit online (click on more information). More Information   UNCC Levine Scholars Program General Full tuition, room and board, and a new laptop computer. Scholarship valued at $90,000 for in-state students. High achieving seniors must receive a nomination by their school counselor, teacher, or principal to be considered for this scholarship. November 16  https://levinescholars.uncc.edu More Information   Mount Pleasant Lions Club Citizenship Scholarship General $300.00 Citizenship, school & community involvement, leadership; must complete MPHS Pre-Scholarship Application April 1  School Counselors' Office   Campbell University - various scholarships available General Varies; Up to $14,000 per year High intellectual ability, strong character, commitment to service, excellent leadership potential, B+ average, top 10% of class. Admission scholarships are automatically awarded based on eligibility upon acceptance. Unavailable  Campbell University, PO Box 128, Buies Creek, NC 27506, telephone (910) 893-1310 or 1-800-334-4111 ext.1290 or email adm@mailcenter.campbell.edu More Information   Cabarrus County Association of Teacher Assistants Scholarship General $600.00 Applicant must be enrolling ina state acredited school in any subject area. School may offer a 2 yr or 4yr degree and can include cosmetology,dental assistant, auto mechanics,R.N., or early childhood. Applicant may not be receiving other financial aid in the form of grants or scholarships in the excess of $5000. Minimum GPA 2.8. Applicant must attend a Cabarrus County High School. You do not have to be the child of a Teacher Assistant. April 1 deadline - submitted by this date to the scholarship committee chair Leah Carr. Selection will be announced at the Spring Banquet in May.  School Counselor or Leah Carr, Weddington Hills Elementary, 4401 Weddington Road, Concord, NC 28027   NC Bar Association Scholarship Program General Varies Child of North Carolina law enforcement officer killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty April 1  Application online at www.ncbar.org, Jacquelyn Terrell-Fountain, jterrell@ncbar.org, 800-662-7407 More Information   RushmoreDrive.com "Education is a Civil Right" Essay Contest Scholarship General $2,500 - 1st Place Award, $1,500 - 2nd Place Award, $1,000 - 3rd Place Award, Honorable Mentions - Gift Packs from RushmoreDrive.com Submit essay by deadline; for details and entry submission to go www.RushmoreDrive.com/Essay . October 12  www.RushmoreDrive.com/Essay More Information   Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship - National Society of the Colonial Dames of America, State of North Carolina General NC First Place award of $3000, runner-up award of $1000 Character Financial need Scholastic record Each high school selects their nominees Essay required February 5 NOTE: Your high school may set an earlier deadline; check with your School Counselor for your school's deadline.  School Counselor or Ms. Betsy Liles 691 Williamsburg Dr. NE Concord, NC 28025 bbliles@earthlink.net   Teresa Ann Nash Jordan Scholarship/Greater Cabarrus Reading Association General $500 Young Author Winner (past or present) and 3.0 GPA Interview required as part of application process April 2  School Counselor or Charles McKinley Kannapolis Intermediate School 525 East C Street Kannapolis, NC 28083 704-932-4161 ext. 169   East Carolina University - Academic Merit Scholarships General Varies GPA 3.5+, SAT 1300, rank in upper 5 percent of class and have record of extracurricular activities demonstrating a breadth of interests and leadership capabilities. Fill out Preliminary Scholarship Application and qualified candidates will receive additional application materials On or before January 1  School Counselor or Admissions Office ECU Greenville, NC 27858-4353 phone number: 252-328-6610 More Information   Ronald McDonald House Charities/African American Future Achievers Scholarship Program General $1,000 minimum Current high school senior Child of parent of African American or Black Carribean heritage Eligible to attend two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school Legal US Resident Less than 21 years of age Limit of applying to only one RMHC Scholarship Program February 16 (postmark deadline)  School Counselor or www.rmhc.org More Information   San Diego State University - several scholarships available General Varies The majority of SDSU scholarships available through the Scholarships Search will begin accepting applications on August 10. The scholarship search and application process is available all year with various deadlines for different scholarships. See website (click for more information) to search for scholarships available. You can apply for an SDSU scholarship once you have your RedID (your student identification number). You will find SDSU scholarships using our Scholarship Search Web site. In addition, check with your academic department for other scholarships that may be offered exclusively through the department. Apply for SDSU scholarships through our Scholarship Search Web site. To apply, select the "Apply Online Now" button at the bottom of the page. February 1  San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA 92182-7455, (619) 594-6336 or visit online (click for more information). More Information   Mount Pleasant Lena Brown Moose Rich Memorial Scholarship General $500.00 Single parent home,good attitude,good attendance,dependability,need. April 1,  Counseling office   Mount Pleasant High School Athletic Booster Club Scholarship General $500.00 Female Athlete $500.00 Male Athlete Current Senior with Varsity Letter Student or parents members of MPHS booster club Academic success in high school Exemplary sportsmanship Active in booster projects Recommendation of one coach Exemplary sportsmanship Recommendation from one coach May 9  Turn the completed application form, letter of recommendation and transcript in to the Athletic Director in a sealed manila envelope by the due date listed above.   Mount Pleasant Bart Miller Hahn, Jr. Memorial Scholarship General Varies Documented learning disability Participation in advanced levels of Masonry or Agricultural Engineering. Plans to pursue post-secondary training. Documented volunteerism. May 30  School Counselors' Office   Alzheimer's Foundation of America's Teens for Alzheimer's Awareness College Scholarship General $5,000/year (nonrenewable) United States Citizen Plan to enter accredited 4-year college/university within 12 months of scholarship deadline Be currently enrolled in high school in the US Submit all required materials by postmark deadline February 15 (postmark deadline)  School Counselor or Jessie Osborne, Coordinator AFA Teens Alzheimer's Foundation of America 322 8th Avenue, 7th Floor New York, NY 10001 866-232-8484 josborne@alzfdn.org www.afatees.org More Information   Cabarrus County Agricultural Fair Scholarship General $1,000 Seven scholarships (one per each Cabarrus County or Kannapolis City HS) Must be HS senior at one of Cabarrus County's seven public high schools Resident of NC Accepted at a NC college/university GPA 3.5 or above Submit all application materials by deadline Each high school will select their winner May 2 NOTE: Each high school may set a different deadline; check with your school counselor for your school's deadline.  School Counselors Office   Italian Catholic Federation - College Scholarship Program General $400; renewable at greater amounts Applications are received from students in public as well as Catholic high schools in California, Arizona, Nevada, and Illinois. To apply, students must be of the Catholic faith and of Italian heritage (or children or grand children of non-Italian ICF members) and meet academic, financial need, and character requirements. Recipients must maintain a GPA of at least 3.2 and live within the Roman Catholic Dioceses of California, Nevada, Illinois and Arizona, only where Branches of the Federation are established. First year scholarship winners are eligible for second, third, and fourth year awards of $500, $600, and $1,000 respectively. Applications for the upcoming year are available end of November, and the Scholarship committee meets in April to review applications and make its selections. The awards are made in the summer months following completion of the previous school year. March 15  Italian Catholic Federation, 8393 Capwell Drive, Suite 110, Oakland CA 94621 tel: 888/ICF-1924; 510/633-9058; fax: 510/633-9758; Email: info@icf.org or visit online (Click for more information) More Information   NC Congress of Parents and Teachers 2005 Scholarship (North Carolina PTA) General $1000 High School Seniors, must be a member of your High School PTA/PTSA before January 1, 2005. Must provide transcript, recent photo, two letters of recommendation, copy of PTS/PTSA membership card, and respond to five scholarship questions. Financial need is a priority. Postmarked by January 14, 2005  Guidance Office   Auburn University - several scholarships available General Up to full tuition and costs Merit scholarships based on GPA, test scores. For some, incoming freshmen who meet the December 1 Freshman Scholarship priority deadline receive automatic consideration. Need-based financial aid also available. Departmental scholarships also available. Students should contact the college/school and department in which they plan to major for Departmental Scholarship opportunities. To receive maximum consideration for need-based Departmental Scholarships, students should complete the FAFSA by March 1. December 1 for most  Office of University Scholarships, 115 Quad Center, Auburn, Alabama 36849, (334) 844-7570 | E-mail: scholar@auburn.edu or visit online (click for more information) More Information   Mississippi State University -- several scholarships available General ranging from the cost of books and housing to full resident and non-resident tuition MSU offers general scholarships to entering freshmen based on a scholarship grade-point average (overall GPA submitted on the official high school transcript or core GPA calculated by MSU on a 4.0 scale), official ACT/SAT scores submitted directly to MSU, and submission of the online resume. The written portion of the SAT is not considered for the awarding of scholarships. Admission to the university and an online resume are required for scholarship consideration. Recipients must enroll as a full-time student the semester in which the award is received. Recipients also must remain in good standing. Mississippi State University has a variety of academic scholarships including scholarships for National Merit and National Achievement finalists and semi-finalists, National Hispanic Scholars, Valedictorians, Salutatorians, and overall academic excellence. In addition to earned outstanding honors and awards, these scholarships require an above average ACT/SAT score, a competitive high school GPA, and excellent leadership and service activities. December 1 for distinguished scholars; February 1 for general scholars  Office of Admissions and Scholarships, P.O. Box 6334, Mississippi State, MS 39762-6334, 1-662-325-2224, admit@msstate.edu or visit online (click for more information) More Information   Stanford University General Unavailable Scholarship from Stanford is the primary source of funding used to assist students with meeting their educational costs. Every student from the United States who is admitted to Stanford and demonstrates need is offered a tailored financial aid package. Many university scholarship funds originate as gifts from individuals and corporations. All university scholarship funds are need-based. We determine your individual scholarship eligibility by subtracting your family contribution and other aid funds from the total student budget. Applications available October. November 15 for early decision, February 15 for regular admissions  Stanford University. Financial Aid Office. Montag Hall, 355 Galvez Street, Stanford, California 94305-6106. (650) 723-3058. For general questions send email to financialaid@stanford.edu. Or visit online (click for more information). More Information   Alumnae Scholarship Program / Alumni Club Scholarships (University of Southern California) General $1,000 to $4,000; some renewable Open to freshmen and transfers; primarily awarded to California residents. Strong emphasis is placed on leadership and academic performance. Competitive freshman candidates will be at the top of our applicant pool with respect to GPA and SAT or ACT scores. Transfer applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.6. Each alumnae group that awards scholarships establishes individual qualifications. A personal interview is required. Submit a completed Undergraduate Application and Alumnae Scholarship Application by Dec. Applications can be submitted online at December 1  For more information about USC Alumni Association scholarships call (213) 740-2300 or visit online (click for more information). More Information   Town and Gown of the University of Southern California Competitive Scholarships General $10,000 Scholarship Eligibility Requirements include: U.S. citizen (Permanent Residents do not qualify), Permanent resident of Southern California (Bakersfield is the northernmost boundary), Not related to a current member of the Town and Gown of USC Board or Scholarship Committee, Demonstrate academic strengths, leadership ability, and community involvement, Full-time students depending upon the school, Not receiving tuition remission, Scholarship funds must be used for tuition. Incoming Freshmen Scholarship Recipients have taken the most demanding curriculum and achieved at the highest level during their high school experience. Average SAT and ACT scores are in the top 2-3% of all students nationwide. Recommended average GPA is 3.8. Academic criteria, school activities, community involvement, and leadership are considered in the awards process. Application available on website. December 1  townandgown4sc@yahoo.com or visit online (click for more information) More Information   Taiwanese-American Foundation of San Diego General $500 All seniors attending public high schools in the San Diego area who are entering college in the fall. Must have a cumulative 3.2 GPA or higher. The Scholarship Committee evaluates the applicants in terms of their academic achievements, service to the community, and leadership ability. Two of the scholarships, however, are reserved for qualified applicants with financial needs. Candidates for the scholarship can either be nominated by school counselors or students can apply on their own. Applications by financially disadvantaged students are particularly encouraged. Students can contact Scholarship Counselor of each respective high school district or contact Taiwanese American Community Center. April 15  Paul Jem, Honors and Awards Committee, 7170 Convoy Court, San Diego 92111, (858) 560-8884, E-mail: ctu@ucsd.edu, Or Taiwanese American Community Center at (858)560-8884. Or visit online (click for more information). More Information   Louisiana State University (LSU) - several scholarships available General From $1,000 up to full tuition, plus additional stipends Varies: ranges from GPA of 3.0 and up, ACT scores of 26-33, SAT scores of 1170 to 1440. Additionally, students are considered for Louisiana resident scholarships or non-Louisiana resident scholarships based on the residency designation provided by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The LSU Undergraduate Scholarship Application also serves as the application for entering freshmen scholarships. The on-line application must be submitted along with an official high school transcript, standardized test scores, application fee and any other required documents to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Students must be admitted before being considered for scholarships. Some colleges offer departmental scholarships to entering freshmen. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Student Aid encourages students to contact the department of their intended major for information. November 15  Undergraduate Admissions, LSU, 1146 Pleasant Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, Phone: 225-578-1175, Fax: 225-578-4433, admissions@lsu.edu or visit online (click for more information) More Information   University of Southern California Asian Pacific Alumni Association Scholarship General $1,000-$3,000 The USC Asian Pacific Alumni Association Scholarship program awards scholarships to outstanding students on the basis of academic achievement, personal merit, financial need and ability to contribute to the Asian Pacific American Community. Applicants must be full-time students (undergraduate, transfer, graduate or professional) who will be enrolled in a USC degree program for the entire year. A minimum 3.0 grade-point average (in a 4-point system) in high school (for entering freshmen) or college is required. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents of the United States. You must apply for federal, state, and university financial aid and, in most cases, subsequently qualify for financial aid to be considered for an APAA scholarship. Trustee Scholars are not eligible. Applications will be available in November 2008. Submit the APAA scholarship application, autobiographical essay, two letters of recommendation and an official transcript by Feb. 6, 2009. February 6  Asian Pacific Alumni Association, Widney, Alumni House, 635 Childs Way, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0461. Phone: (213) 740-6380. or visit online (click for more information) More Information   University of Arkansas - several scholarships available General $2,000 to $8,000, renewable There is a single scholarship application for entering freshman academic scholarships, which include the Chancellor’s, Silas Hunt, and University Scholarships. Students can begin this process by registering online or downloading a paper version of the application on the Apply Online page of the High School Seniors section of our website. This single application will allow a student to apply for 90% of merit-based scholarships available to entering freshmen. Scholarship applicants must also apply for admission to the University of Arkansas via a separate Admission Application. The scholarship recipients are in the top 5% of all students nationally, based on GPA, strength of curriculum, ACT and/or SAT scores, writing skills, demonstrated leadership, success in national scholarship competitions, and many other areas of achievement. The scholarships are awarded competitively. Candidates for scholarships typically have a minimum of a 3.75 GPA and 28 ACT/1240 SAT. The strongest candidates routinely exceed listed minimums while demonstrating a clear commitment to an advanced curriculum, achievement/distinction in many other areas, and superior writing skills. Other departmental scholarships also available as well as Prestigious Fellowship award for the top 2% academically. These require separate applications. November 15 for early consideration (recommended); February 1 for general  Office of Academic Scholarships, 101 Old Main University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, Phone 479-575-4464, Fax 479-575-4329 or scholars@uark.edu or visit online (click for more information) More Information   Half-Century Trojans Endowed General $10,000 Open to freshmen and transfers. Applicant must be related to a Half-Century Trojan (USC alumna or alumnus who graduated at least 50 years ago). Selection criteria include academic achievement, potential for leadership and community service. Submit a completed 2009 Undergraduate Application and Half-Century Trojan Scholarship Application. Applications are available for download at www.usc.edu/schools/ college/admission/scholarships.html. December 1  contact USC College at (213) 740-5930 or visit online (click for more information) More Information   Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) - America's Milk Processors & USA Today General $7,500 (25 awards) Scholar athletes, for official requirements visit web at www.sammy.bodybymilk.com March 6 (apply online)  Only online applications accepted, go to www.sammy.bodybymilk.com More Information   University of Southern California - Jewish Leadership Scholarship General $10,000 For entering freshmen only. Competitive candidates will be at the top of our applicant pool with respect to GPA and SAT or ACT scores. Emphasis is placed on leadership within and outside the Jewish community. Recipients are expected to become involved with the USC Jewish community and to volunteer for prospective Jewish student recruitment activities. Submit a completed 2009 Undergraduate Application and Jewish Leadership Application by Dec. 1. Applications are available for download at www.usc.edu/financialaid (click on Grants & Scholarships). December 1  contact USC College at (213) 740-5930 or visit online (click for more information) More Information   Vanderbilt University -- several scholarships available General Up to full tuition plus stipend Each year Vanderbilt awards approximately 300 merit-based scholarships to applicants who demonstrate exceptional accomplishment and intellectual promise. These students represent the top 2 percent of all freshman applicants to Vanderbilt, and with the limited number of merit scholarships available, the selection process is very competitive. Financial need is not a factor. Application required. A number of need-based awards also available. December 1, or January 3  Office of Undergraduate Honor Scholarships, Vanderbilt University, 2305 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203, Tel: (615) 936-7121, Fax: (615) 343-7765, E-mail: scholarships@vanderbilt.edu or visit online (click for more information) More Information   University of Alabama - several scholarships available General Varies Academic scholarships are merit-based, requiring that students earn certain grade point averages and/or scores on the PSAT, SAT, or ACT to qualify. Entering freshmen, transfer students, and current University undergraduate students who apply will be considered for all scholarships for which they are eligible (with exceptions such as ROTC). In order to be considered for any scholarships you are eligible for as an incoming freshman, a completed scholarship application must be submitted online (this includes the résumé portion of the scholarship application). Please note that the national October ACT and national November SAT results are the last college entrance examination results accepted for students who wish to be considered for scholarships. December 1  The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 Local: (205) 348-8201, Toll Free: 1 (800) 933-BAMA (2262) or visit online (click for more information) More Information   Lambda Gay & Lesbian Alumni Association of the University of Southern California General $4,000 USC Lambda awards scholarships in five categories to incoming and transferring undergraduates and to graduate students. Scholarship awards are based on academic achievement, personal merit and contribution to the LGBT community, and may require an interview. The supplementary application (available November) must be postmarked by Feb. 2. To download the application, visit alumni.usc.edu/lambda. Feb 2  USC Lambda at (213) 740-1606, or e-mail lambda@alumnicenter@usc.edu or visit online (click on more information). More Information   Mexican American Alumni Association of the University of Southern California General $1,000 to $5,000 Awarded to undergraduate students on the basis of academic achievement, demonstrated financial need and commitment to the Hispanic community. You must apply for federal, state and university financial aid. The MAAA supplemental application (available January) must be submitted. May 30  Contact the Mexican American Programs Office, Student Union 203, Los Angeles, CA 90089-4890. Phone: (213) 740-4735. or visit online (click for more information) More Information   Southern Polytechnic State University - several scholarships available General Unavailable SPSU awards scholarships to qualified students based on academic merit and financial need. Need-based scholarships take both financial need and academic criteria into account, while academic scholarships are based solely upon a student's specific academic program. Apply online for scholarships. You will need your SPSU student ID to apply. All students that have applied to SPSU will be given a student ID. Many of the academic programs offer scholarships. Check with your academic advisor. Scholarships are competitive and funds are limited. Scholarships for Hispanic/Latino students also available March 1  Southern Polytechnic State University, 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060-2896, 1-800-635-3204, 678-915-7778, Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid - Phone: 678-915-7290, Fax: 678-915-4227, Email: Financial_aid@spsu.edu or visit online (click for more information) More Information   Norman Topping Student Aid Fund (NTSAF) (University of Southern California) General Vary The purpose of the NTSAF is to assist students with high financial need who demonstrate an extraordinary level of community awareness in their pursuit of higher education at USC. First-generation college students and local area applicants are given primary consideration in the selection process. Please note that the scholarship is not limited to these populations. Submit a completed NTSAF Scholarship application by the postmark deadline of Feb. 13 for freshmen. An interview will be required for scholarship finalists. All applicants must obtain and complete all forms required by the USC Financial Aid Office. Online applications are available at www.usc.edu/ntsaf. February 13  Norman Topping Student Aid Fund, Division of Student Affairs, University of Southern California Student Union 202, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0890, Phone: (213) 740-7575, Fax: (213) 740-0139, Email: ntsaf@usc.edu or visit online (click for more information) More Information   SCions (University of Southern California) General $1,000 to $2,500 Open to freshmen and transfers. Applicant must be the sibling, child, grandchild or great-grandchild of a USC alumnus/alumna. Competitive freshman candidates will be at the top of our applicant pool with respect to GPA and SAT or ACT scores. A personal interview is required. Submit a completed 2009 Undergraduate Application and SCion Scholarship Application, found online. December 1  For more information about USC Alumni Association scholarships call (213) 740-2300 or visit online (click for more information). More Information   Garfield High School Rotary Club of La Jolla -STRIVE SCHOLARSHIPS General Unavailable STRIVE SCHOLARSHIPS go to selective students graduating from the Garfield High School in San Diego. Students making the greatest advances in this new environment are given scholarships in support of their first years in trade schools or community colleges after graduation from Garfield. April 23  Rotary Club of La Jolla, Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 525, La Jolla, CA 92038, scholarships@RotaryClubofLaJolla.com or visit online (Click for more information) More Information   La Jolla High Schools - La Jolla Rotary Foundation Scholarship Award General Unavailable The goal of the La Jolla Rotary Scholarship program is to assist graduates from La Jolla high schools to further their education and to reward achievement by those students. Applicant must attend a four year college or university in the United States of his or her choice as a full-time student, with enrollment commencing in the Fall. Applicant must be a citizen of the United States. · Applicant will be considered on the basis of: Demonstrated financial need, Evidence of academic achievement (un-weighted 3.2 GPA minimum), Other outstanding characteristics, experience or skills, Personal presentation and other qualities, and must be available for an interview and a luncheon both scheduled in May (see website for dates). Applicant cannot be a child, grandchild, niece or nephew of a member of the Rotary Club of La Jolla. Applicant must provide a completed application, an official transcript from the school registrar including verification of SAT scores, a passport sized photo of self, Student Aid Report (SAR) including your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). April 23  Rotary Club of La Jolla, Chair, Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 525, La Jolla, CA 92038 Email: scholarships@RotaryClubofLaJolla.com or visit online (Click for more information) More Information   Boston College - Presidential Scholars Program General Full tuition Exceptional students applying Early Action to Boston College will be considered for Boston College's merit-based Presidential Scholars Program. Each year, a select group of about fifteen Scholars receives full tuition scholarships for four years, not based on need. BC also offers a variety of grants, loans and employment to assist students in financing a Boston College education. November 1  Presidential Scholars Program, Boston College, Lawrence House, 122 College Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467-3926, Tel. 617-552-1360, E-mail address thomasjv@bc.edu - Jennie Thomas, Assistant Director Or contact Financial aid office: Phone: (617) 552-3100, Toll-Free: (800) 360-2522 or visit online (click for more information) More Information   Unity Lodge #632, Annual Scholarship Program General $1,000 to $5,000 These scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors that will be attending an accredited four (4) year institution of higher learning as a full-time undergraduate freshman. Masonic relationship or membership is not required. Student need not show evidence of financial need. All awards are subject to funds available; up to 5 awards will be granted. This fund does not have sufficient resources to grant awards to all worthy students who may apply. For further information download the Notice and Application at our web site. March 30  Unity Lodge #632, 3366 Adams Ave., San Diego, CA 92116, Phone: (619) 284-0925, scholarship_committee@unitylodge.net or visit online (click for more information) More Information   Clark Atlanta University - several scholarships available General Up to full cost of attending Applicants with a grade point average (GPA) starting at 3.25 and 1100 SAT score (verbal and math only) (24 composite ACT) will be considered for an award. Financial need of each applicant will be considered in the selection process. This award is renewable annually based on meeting all scholarship renewal criteria. All eligible applicants that meet the criteria by the designated deadlines will be placed in a pool and ranked using the three criteria of test scores (SAT/ACT), high school grades point averages and financial need. The number and amounts of all awards will be subject to available institutional funding. Students wishing to be considered for any scholarships must submit their Clark Atlanta University admissions application, recommendations forms, $35.00 application fee, an official high school transcript, and SAT or ACT scores by the February 1 deadline. All information on file in the Office of Admissions on February 1 will be used to determine eligibility for scholarships. High schools using a weighted grading scale must have the weighted grade point average printed on the transcript. Dean's Scholars Program recipients must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.25, be enrolled in fifteen (15) hours of undergraduate courses per semester and successfully complete at least 30 credit hours per academic year. February 1  Clark Atlanta University, 223 James P. Brawley Drive, SW Atlanta, GA 30314, Office of Student Financial Aid at (404) 880-8992. More Information   Tylenol Scholarship General 10 at $10,000; 150 at $1,000 Open to high school seniors or undergraduate students intending to major in a health related field. April  Visit online. More Information   Waycross College General unavailable The WAYCROSS COLLEGE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS were established by local citizens and organizations to provide incentive, encouragement, and recognition to Waycross College students with proven records or academic accomplishment and excellence in their high school and college work. Potential students are encouraged to apply for these scholarships. Information on Foundation Scholarships may be obtained from the Director of Development and Community Services and the Financial Aid Office. June 1  Waycross College, 2001 South Georgia Parkway, Waycross, GA 31503-9248 The Office of Financial Aid is located in the James M. Dye Student Services Building. Mrs. Debbie Howard Director of Financial Aid 912-449-7560, dhoward@waycross.edu or visit online (click for more information) More Information   Peace College - various scholarships available General Up to full tuition, room and board Open to female students. Selection based on GPA, SAT score, class rank, evidence of strong community involvement. Varies  Peace College, 15 East Peace Street, Raleigh, NC 27604-1194, telephone (800) PEACE-47 or (919) 508-2260, or visit online (click for more information). More Information   University of Notre Dame - several scholarships available General Unavailable Many prospective students and parents inquire about applying for "academic" or "merit" scholarships at Notre Dame. Financial Aid at Notre Dame is administered and awarded based upon the demonstrated financial need of the student. All students admitted through the University's very selective admissions process are considered worthy of scholarship consideration on the basis of their outstanding academic and personal credentials. A thorough and consistent review of each applicant is conducted by the Financial Aid Office each year in order to determine a student's financial aid eligibility, including scholarship eligibility. February 15  University of Notre Dame - Office of Student Financial Services, Financial Aid, 115 Main Building 100 Main Building, Notre Dame, IN 46556, Phone: 574-631-6436, finaid@nd.edu or visit online (click for more information) More Information   State Employees' Credit Union (SECU) Foundation - "People Helping People" Scholarships General $5,000 and $10,000 A senior student from each North Carolina high school can receive one of these scholarships. Applicants submitted by high school. Open to students who will enter one of the 16 constituent campuses of the University of North Carolina system. Preference will be given to students whose parents/ guardians or family members are public sector employees who live and work in state and local government agencies. Must exemplify the philosophy "People Helping People" by having demonstrated leadership, excellence of character, integrity, and community involvement. Must have scholastic achievement and at least 2.5 GPA. Must agree to continue as a full time student in good standing with the same university for 8 consecutive semesters. A Community college scholarship program is also available for students enrolling at one of the 58 community colleges in the North Carolina Community College System. May, or August  SECU Foundation, PO Box 25966, Raleigh, NC 27611-5966 or email SECUfoundation@ncsecu.org or visit online (click for more information). Also see your school scholarship coordinator because each school selects a recipient. Information will be sent to the high schools in January. More Information   Morris Brown College - various scholarships available General Unavailable Students who wish to be considered for Financial Aid or In Kind Work-Study at Morris Brown College must complete a Financial Aid Application and return it to the Financial Aid Office no later than August 05, or Fax you application to 404.7391055. You will be notified of the Scholarship Committee's decision prior registration. Typically, to receive a scholarship you must be admitted or enrolled full-time at Morris Brown College, have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0, have a financial need as assessed by the Scholarship, and have good moral character. August of year enrolled  Morris Brown College, 643 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Atlanta, GA 30314, 404.739.1000, Office of Financial Aid, Fax 404.7391055 or visit online (click for more information) More Information   George Mason University - several scholarships available General Up to $22,500; renewable If you wish to be considered for a scholarship, please make sure to check the appropriate box on the application form. Note that the deadline for scholarship consideration is December 1. No additional application is required; however, you may be asked to provide additional information or essays if you are being considered for specific scholarships. The number of scholarships available is limited and the consideration process is highly competitive. In addition to your academic credentials, the selection committee will also consider information included in your "Personal Statement" concerning leadership achievements and service contributions. Also see the Office of Financial Aid webpage for various other scholarship offerings: http://financialaid.gmu.edu// December 1; various other dates  Office of Admissions, 4400 University Drive, MSN 3A4, Fairfax, Virginia 22030, E-mail: admissions@gmu.edu Phone: 703-993-2400 or visit online (click for more information) More Information   J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College General From $250 up to cost of books, tuition and fees A variety of scholarships to students with diverse interests and backgrounds. Any student currently enrolled in a curriculum (i.e., not undecided or non-curricular) who has a 2.0 cumulative GPA is encouraged to apply for a JSRCC scholarship. You need only fill out one JSRCC standard scholarship application form or complete the on-line scholarship application, which includes request for transcripts and a recommendation letter. If you complete your scholarship application packet by the deadline, you will automatically be considered for all scholarships where you meet the eligibility requirements. This means you do not have to apply for specific scholarships. Not all Reynolds scholarships are need-based. There are a number of scholarships that are open to anyone. Others are set up to reward academic excellence or to provide support for students studying in particular areas. J. Sargeant Reynolds scholarships are funded by individuals, community groups, corporations and charitable foundations and are awarded to Reynolds' students on a competitive basis. Application available online or through the JSRCC Scholarship Office. March 31  Nichole Page, Scholarship Office, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, P.O. Box 85622 Richmond, VA 23285-5622, Telephone 804-523-5084 or email npage@reynolds.edu or visit online (click for more information) More Information   Hampton University - several scholarships available General Up to Tuition, Room, Board, and a $500 book stipend The selection process is extremely competitive and students who submit completed admission application packets by the Early Action deadline are automatically considered for merit awards. (A scholarship application form is not required for consideration of an award.) Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis and subject to the availability of funds. Consideration of awards is granted, not guaranteed to students who meet minimum eligibility requirements. Merit-based scholarships are awarded to students with a SAT score of 1100 + (combined Math and Critical Reading score only) or an ACT composite score of 24 +. An early action admissions application including an essay are required. November 1  Office of Admission, Hampton University, Hampton, VA 23668, 757.727.5000 or visit online (click for more information) More Information   University of Tennessee (several scholarships available) General $5,000 and up To be considered a priority applicant for all University of Tennessee scholarships, including the Chancellor's 4-year scholarships, all entering freshman must submit both the Entering Freshman Scholarship Application and the UT Admissions Application with all supporting documentation, including an essay, postmarked by no later than November 1 the senior year in high school for top awards. All applications received by no later than December 1 will be reviewed for other university scholarships (general, college & departmental). Scholarships based on excellent academics, test scores, and leadership. November 1 for priority; December 1 for the rest  Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships, 115 Student Services Building, Knoxville, TN 37996, 865-974-3131, e-mail: finaid@utk.edu or visit online (click for more information) More Information   San Diego County Citizens' Scholarship General $1,000 Sponsored by the San Diego county Citizen's Scholarship Foundation for students who have demonstrated financial need. Awards will be make only to San Diego County high school seniors who will attend a degree-granting San Diego county college or university during the upcoming academic year as a full-time student (12-unit minimum). March 2  SAN DIEGO COUNTY CITIZEN’S SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION, PO Box 7484, San Diego, CA 92167, Bill Hall at (619) 260-2362 or billhall@sandiego.edu   Cal Aggie Alumni Association (CAAA) - UC Davis General $1000 to $4,000 and are not renewable; also $10,000 (over 2 years) The Cal Aggie Alumni Association (CAAA) awards alumni scholarships to outstanding students entering the fall term from California, Oregon and Washington. Students do not need to have an affiliation with CAAA or a relative who attended UC Davis. The minimum GPA requirement is 3.50 for freshman applicants and 3.25 for transfer applicants from community colleges. An online essay must be submitted as part of the application by February. CAAA scholars are notified of their awards by April. Application available in November. February  Cal Aggie Alumni Association, alumni@ucdavis.edu, (800) 242-4723 or visit online (click on more information) More Information   California Alumni Scholarships at UC Berkeley - Achievement Award General Up to $6,000 per year and a laptop; renewable Each year, highly qualified and community-minded students with a proven track record of academic success, gain admission to Berkeley but cannot afford to attend. The Achievement Award Program (TAAP) offers these students substantial scholarship funding and support services to provide the opportunity of a Berkeley education. The Achievement Award Program is a four-year scholarship program for incoming freshman students and a two-year scholarship program for incoming junior transfer students. Only incoming Cal students are eligible to apply for this scholarship program. Requires minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA, Gross family income of $86,000 or less, California resident as defined by the AB 540 guidelines Submit a UC Berkeley application, Submit a Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) to UC Berkeley by May 1. The scholarship is renewable, provided recipients meet the following program requirements: Full-time enrollment at UC Berkeley, Evening scholar meetings and events throughout the academic year (e.g. attendance at overnight Fall Retreat), 10 hours of community service and outreach per semester, 2.0 cumulative GPA, "Satisfactory Academic Progress" as defined by the Office of Financial Aid and the scholar's college. Application opens December; deadline TBA  Alumni House, Berkeley, CA 94720-7520, Toll-Free: (888) CAL-ALUM, scholarships@alumni.berkeley.edu or visit online (click for more information). More Information   Georgia's HERO Scholarship Program General Up to $2,000; renewable To be eligible to apply for a Georgia's HERO Scholarship, you must meet one of the following four categories: Be an active member of the Georgia National Guard or U.S. Military Reserves who is a Georgia resident, the child of or the spouse of such, who was deployed outside the United States for active duty service to a location designated as a combat zone and served in such combat zone for at least 181 cumulative days, beginning on or after February 1, 2003, or served less than 181 cumulative days in a combat zone, beginning on or after February 1, 2003, but was evacuated because of severe injuries or disabled or killed. For more specific requirements, see webpage (click more information). Recipients must attend an institution that is a unit of the University System of Georgia, or the Technical College System of Georgia, or an eligible private/independent college or university in Georgia. Application available online July 1  Georgia Student Financial Commission, 2082 East Exchange Place, Tucker, Georgia 30084, Telephone: In Metro Atlanta (770) 724-9000, Toll-Free 1-800-505-GSFC, gsfcinfo@gsfc.org More Information   Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship General Up to $1,500; renewable For GA residents only. This scholarship program is federally funded and does NOT restrict recipients to attending a college or university in Georgia. To be considered for the Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship, you must be nominated by the high school you are attending. You can obtain an application from your high school counselor's office in December of the same academic year as your high school graduation. Must demonstrate outstanding high school academic achievement; Be a legal resident of Georgia; Be a U.S. citizen, or a permanent resident who meets residency requirements, or national of the U.S. or have evidence from INS of eligible permanent resident alien status; Submit application materials including all documentation on or before February 1 of the same academic year as high school completion; Graduate from a public or private high school or receive the GED in the same year as application for the scholarship; Must have applied or been accepted at an eligible institution of higher education for full-time status. February 1  Georgia Student Financial Commission, 2082 East Exchange Place, Tucker, Georgia 30084, Telephone: In Metro Atlanta (770) 724-9000, Toll-Free 1-800-505-GSFC, gsfcinfo@gsfc.org or visit online (click for more information) More Information   HOPE Scholarship General Up to full tuition and mandatory fees and book allowance If you are a Georgia resident enrolling in a degree program at an eligible Georgia public or private college, university, or public technical college, you may be eligible for the HOPE Scholarship. Recipients have graduated from an eligible high school with a "B" average, as defined by the HOPE program, or have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average at the college level at specific credit-hour checkpoints. Students who earned a GED or graduated from an ineligible high school or home study program may qualify for a HOPE Scholarship, as an entering freshman, based on their SAT or ACT scores. Be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at an eligible public or private college or university or technical college in Georgia. Meet HOPE's Georgia residency requirements. Meet HOPE's U.S. citizenship or eligible non-citizen requirements. Be in compliance with Selective Service registration requirements. Be in compliance with the Georgia Drug-Free Postsecondary Education Act of 1990. A student may be ineligible for HOPE payment if he or she has been convicted for committing certain felony offenses involving marijuana, controlled substances, or dangerous drugs. Not be in default or owe a refund on a student financial aid program. Maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined by the college. The award at public institutions covers tuition, HOPE-approved mandatory fees, and a book allowance. If you wish to enroll in a Georgia private institution, you may be eligible for a $3,500 per academic year scholarship for full-time study or $1,750 for half-time study (6-11 hours). Unavailable  Georgia Student Financial Commission, 2082 East Exchange Place, Tucker, Georgia 30084, Telephone: In Metro Atlanta (770) 724-9000, Toll-Free 1-800-505-GSFC, gsfcinfo@gsfc.org or visit online (click for more information) More Information   California Alumni Scholarships at UC Berkeley - The Equity Award General $20,000 total ($5000 per year) for 4 years (8 semesters) The Equity Scholarship began in 2008 to assist with Chancellor Birgeneau's initiative to make UC Berkeley a more diverse campus. This four-year, merit-based scholarship provides an incentive for high-caliber African-American, Chicano/Latino, and Native American students to matriculate at UC Berkeley. Requirements: Minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA, California resident as defined by the AB 540 guidelines, Submit a UC Berkeley application for enrollment, In your application to UC Berkeley, you must report and verify gross family income of $40,000 to $99,999, self-identify as African-American/Black, American-Indian/Alaskan, Mexican/Chicano, and/or Spanish-American/Latino, Must be admitted to UC Berkeley for enrollment, Submit a Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) to UC Berkeley by May for enrollment in the Fall semester. November  Alumni House, Berkeley, CA 94720-7520, Toll-Free: (888) CAL-ALUM, scholarships@alumni.berkeley.edu or visit online (click for more information). More Information   UC Berkeley - Regents’ and Chancellor’s Scholarship Program (By Invitation Only) General Varies: $1,000 for honorary awards, as needed for needs-based awards, renewable The Regents’ and Chancellor’s Scholarship carries the highest honor awarded by the University of California, Berkeley to entering undergraduates. The Faculty Committee selects candidates on the basis of the information available on their UC Application for Undergraduate Admission, including GPA and SAT test scores. Other factors that may be considered include: the application personal statement, letters of recommendation, extracurricular activities, academic potential, evidence of overcoming personal hardship, and other academic or personal qualities that would make a distinctive contribution to the campus. Selection occurs Feb-Mar  Visit online (click for more information) and to find the appropriate email address or call (510) 642-6442: 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. More Information   Sewanee: The University of the South General $12,000 or more In order to be considered for a merit-based scholarship, you must submit this form and all other application materials by December 1 (postmark date). If you are selected as a finalist for our scholarships, you will be required to submit an additional essay. Failure to do so will prevent your application from being reviewed for scholarships with a value of $12,000 or more. Need-based financial aid also available. December 1  Office of Admission, Sewanee: The University of the South, 735 University Avenue, Sewanee, TN 37383-1000, Toll-free: 800.522.2234, Fax: 931.598.3248, finaid@sewanee.edu, or visit online (click for more information) More Information   AFA Teens for Alzheimer's Awareness College Scholarship General $5,000 -grand-prize winner, a $500 - first runner-up and a $250 -second runner-up This scholarship provides an excellent opportunity for college-bound students to give thoughtful consideration to the impact Alzheimer’s disease has on their own lives and others in their family and community. Students are required to submit an autobiography and write a 1,200 to 1,500 word essay that answers the following questions: • How has Alzheimer’s disease changed or impacted your life? • What have you learned about yourself, your family and/or your community in the face of coping with Alzheimer’s disease? To qualify, students must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and must also enter a four-year accredited college or university within 12 months of the application deadline. Existing college students are not eligible to apply. An independent committee selected by AFA will judge all timely submissions. See website for other documentation required with submission February 15  Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th Fl., New York, NY 10001, info@afateens.org 866.AFA.8484 or visit online (Click for more information) More Information   Southern Catholic University - several scholarships available General varies Students who would like to be considered for a scholarship award must simply submit a completed SCC Application for Admission; no additional scholarship application is required. Different scholarship levels available based on strong academic and test scores. When making admission decisions, they consider: High School Curriculum, Grades, Class Rank, Other College Coursework (if any), Standardized Test Results Recommendation(s), Extracurricular Activities. Rolling admissions process  Southern Catholic College, 330 Southern Catholic Drive, Dawsonville, GA 30534, Local: 706-344-4000 Toll Free: 866-722-2003, admission@southerncatholic.org or visit online (click for more information) More Information   East Carolina University - 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   Kennesaw State University - several scholarships available General Varies Only one application is required to apply for different scholarships offered. Scholarships are based on many different measurements of scholarship including academic excellence (GPA), program of study, leadership, community service experience, financial need, and written communication in the form of essays. The Scholarship Website will be accepting applications for the upcoming academic year beginning November 15. Unavailable  Kennesaw State University, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 1000 Chastain Road, #0115, Kennesaw, Georgia 30144-5591, or email scholarshipapps@kennesaw.edu or visit online (click for more information). More Information   North Carolina Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NCASFAA) - Middle School Enrichment Scholarship General $1,000 for summer enrich-ment program; 6 available Open to middle school students who are at least 13 years old and are currently receiving free or reduced lunches. This is a program to encourage these students to begin considering a college education after high school by attending a summer enrichment program at a North Carolina college or university. Examples are Duke Youth's Writers Camp, UNC-Charlotte General Hugh Shelton Leadership Camp, UNC-Greensboro Arts & Science Camp, etc. December 1  April Morey, Committee Chair, College Foundation, Inc., 910-280-1883, amorey@cfi.org. Applications available online (click more information). More Information   Federal Employees Scholarship Foundation General $1,500; not renewable Applicants must be residents of San Diego County, have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher (for college-bound), and participate in school and community activities. All applicants are considered solely on the basis of scholastic merit. All fields of study are eligible. Application will be available on website by February 22. March 15  Federal Employees Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box 26785, San Diego, CA 92196 or visit online (click for more information) More Information   University of Oregon Scholarship from the UO San Diego Alumni Association General $1,000 The University of Oregon San Diego Alumni Association will award one or more annual scholarships of $1,000 to San Diego County high school seniors who plan to attend the University of Oregon in the Fall. Application requirements are as follows: Official Alumni Association Chapter Scholarship Application; two (2) letters of recommendations (one from an academic source and one from a leadership advisor); a transcript; one-page typewritten essay addressing the following topic: The University of Oregon's motto is Mens agitat molem, or Minds Move Mountains. What mountains do you want to move and how will you use your University of Oregon education to do so? You are encouraged to be personal and write about things that are important to you. The essay is an important part of the application. Please type, single or double space, and limit to one page. Application can be downloaded from the website. March 1  Charmaine Buehner, Admissions Chair, San Diego UO Alumni Association, &McKenzie LLP, 101 West Broadway, Suite 1200, San Diego, CA 92101 charmaine.h.buehner@bakernet.com , 619-236-1441 or visit online (click for more information) More Information   American Indian Education Foundation (AIEF) General up to $2,000; renewable Open to graduating high school seniors who are of Native American or Alaska Native descent and plan to attend an accredited two- or four-year college/university or technical/vocational school full time. Must have and maintain a GPA of at least 2.0. Current year application will be on website after January 1; applications submitted before March 1 earn bonus points. April 4  Telephone (866) 866-8642 or email scholarships@nrc1.org or visit online (click for more information) More Information   Holiday Bowl Memorial Scholarship Award General $10,000 This award is presented annually to a high school senior from San Diego County who has excelled academically and within his/her community (school and outside). Citizenship and leadership in extracurricular activities are particularly important criteria’s for this award. Application, handwritten personal statement and two letters of recommendation must be submitted. early November  Laura delaMontaigne, (619) 283-5808, x. 311, laura@holidaybowl.com, Holiday Bowl, P.O. Box 601400, San Diego CA 92160-1400 or visit online (click for more information) More Information   NC Central University - Striven' and Survivin' Scholarship Program General Unspecified Be a single parent, 2.5 GPA. May  (919) 560-5252   Jessie Klicka Foundation General Between $1,000 and $2,000; renewable Student must be planning to attend a 4 year college or university. Will accept two applications from each high school, accompanied by a counselor or principal recommendation. April 20  Katharine Klicka 690 Laguna Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 760-720-5429   College Foundation of North Carolina - various scholarships available General Varies Open to graduating North Carolina high school seniors. Requirements vary. Varies  Visit website (click for more information). More Information   The Ryan Mullaly Second Chance Fund General $1,000 We are looking for young men and women whose high school years were disrupted by cancer. Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States; diagnosed with cancer or a recurrence of cancer between age 13 and graduation from high school; under active treatment for cancer while in high school, resulting in a substantial impact on your ability to attend class, take the SAT's, etc.; have a treatment history which includes chemotherapy and/or radiation; currently age 22 or younger; have not previously been awarded a scholarship from our Fund; AND currently pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree at an accredited 2 year or 4 year college OR you are currently enrolled in an accredited post-secondary vocational or trade program which will culminate in certification. Graduate School Programs are not eligible. Priority is given to students still undergoing treatment, those with permanent effects from treatment and those at the beginning of their post-high school education. Proof of diagnosis and treatment is required in the form of a letter from the treating oncologist. Updated applications available in January. May 31  Email us: The2dChanceFund@aol.com Write to us: 26 MEADOW LANE, PENNINGTON NJ 08534, or visit online (click for more information) More Information   National Achievement Scholarship Program General $2,500 Competition is open to African Americans. Take the PSAT as a junior and request entry to the Merit Program Same as PSAT registration deadline.  National Achievement Scholarship Program,1560 Sherman Avenue, Suite 200, Evanston, IL 60201-4897 or visit online. More Information   Greensboro College - Trustee Scholarship General Up to 3/4 tuition paid Must attend Greensboro College December 15  Greensboro College, 815 W. Market St., Greensboro, NC 27401, telephone (800)346-8226. Visit online http://www.gborocollege.edu More Information   Hispanic Scholarship Fund - HSF General College Scholarships General $1,000 to $10,000 Be of Hispanic heritage Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired) Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale Have plans to enroll FULL-TIME in a degree seeking program at a two or four year U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam during the 2009-2010 academic year Must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Be pursuing first undergraduate or graduate degree February 18 (must apply online)  Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) at telephone (877)473-4636 or (415) 808-2376. More Information   United States/ North Carolina JCI Senate Scholarship General $1,000 Open to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities or vocational schools. Submit application and reference letters. Scholarships granted on local or state level. State chapters can be contacted through national website. as early as December, varies by state  Outside of North Carolina, visit the website (click more information) to find your state chapter contact information. North Carolina JCI Senate Scholarship, Marylou Harris, 3300 Pleasant Plains Rd, Apex NC 27502, telephone (919) 387-0611 or email Marylou Harris. More Information   Junior Seau Foundation Scholars of Excellence Program General $2,500 to $10,000; not renewable As part of Junior’s effort to help young people achieve their dreams, the Foundation established the Scholars of Excellence program in 1992. Through the Scholars of Excellence program, promising high school students receive financial support so that they may achieve their goals of higher education. Applicants must be graduating from a San Diego County high school, who has committed to attend a four year college or university beginning the fall semester. Applicants must be United States Citizens or have permanent residency status. Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better and satisfactory citizenship in school. Applicants must complete the Scholarship Application Form. Applicants must include 2 letters of recommendation from an administrator, teacher, counselor or community service mentor. Applicants must include an official transcript. Applicants with a combined household income of $100,000 or more will not be considered. A copy of the tax return must be included. Application and more details available February. mid April  Junior Seau Foundation, Attn: Scholarships, 8787 Complex Drive, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92123, 858-244-SEAU or visit online (click for more information) More Information   National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) - National Merit Scholarship Program General $2,500 Open to high school students who are US citizens and plan to enroll full time in college following graduation. Must take the PSAT no later than your junior year. Same as PSAT registration deadline  See your school counselor or contact National Merit Scholarship Corporation, 150 Sherman Avenue, Suite 200, Evanston, Illinois 60201, telephone (847) 866-5100 or visit online (click for more information) More Information   Coca-Cola Two-Year Colleges Scholarship Program General $1,000 Open to US citizens or permanent residents with at least a 2.5 GPA. Must be actively engaged in volunteer service or working at least part-time. May 31  Coca-Cola Two-year Colleges Scholarship Program, PO Box 1615, Atlanta, GA 30301-1615, telephone (800) 306-2653 or visit online (click for more information) More Information   Bollinger Foundation Grants General Vary depending on need Available to children whose parent(s) have died. The foundation is interested in helping families in which either the mother or father works or worked in the field of public or affordable housing, or economic or community development. Provides funds for children's education. This can include - but is not limited to - grants towards special educational needs, school materials, and college tuition. Awards are based on family need. Application process starts in January. May  Corie Ziegler, Bollinger Foundation, c/o IEDC, 734 15th St, NW, Suite 900, Washington DC 20005, (202)942-9476 or email cziegler@iedonline.org or visit online (click for more information) More Information   AXA Achievement Community Scholarships General $2,000 - $25,000 Open to graduating high school seniors who are US citizens. Must show ambition and drive; determination to set and achieve goals. Must demonstrate respect for self, family and community and have the ability to succeed in college. December 15  AXA Achievement Scholarship, Scholarship America, One Scholarship Way, PO Box 297, Saint Peter MN 56082, telephone (800) 537-4180.. Or visit website (click more information) for information and application. More Information   KFC Colonel's Kids Foundation Scholarships General $5,000, renewable Open to graduating high school seniors who have an entrepreneurial spirit and strong perseverance. Must plan to pursue a bachelor's degree at a public college or university within your state of residence. Must demonstrate financial need. Applications will be available online in December. February  Visit online (click for more information) or email kfcscholars@act.org or telephone (866) KFC-7240 More Information   Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (MCSF) General $1,000 -$12,500, plus Must be a son or daughter of a Marine on active duty or in the Reserve, a former Marine or Marine Reservist who has received an honorable discharge, medical discharge, or who was killed while in the service of our country or an active duty, reserve, or former US Navy corpsman who is serving or has served with the US Marine Corps. Must be a graduating high school senior with a GPA of 2.0+, planning to enroll in an accredited college/university or vocational/technical school, with a specified family income level (changes each year). For students whose parents have/ are in OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM OR OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM, additional funding is available. Applications available after in December. March 1  Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, PO Box 3008, Princeton NJ 08543-3008, telephone June Hering (800) 292-7777 or email mcsfnj@mcsf.org or visit online (click for more information). More Information   Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Scholarship General Varies Scholarship awarded by the San Diego Indian American Society, to graduating Seniors (competition is open to all students) in San Diego County High Schools with a minimum GPA of 3.8. Each applicant should send the application through the school's scholarship coordinator with two essays: (1) on relevance of non-violence for a society and/or an individual and (2) on long-term goals of the student. The criteria for selection include: (1) Academic excellence (2) Community involvement (3) Statement of purpose for college (4) An original essay on "nonviolent means for conflict resolution" (5) Recommendations by teachers and (6) Financial need and educational background of parents. Schools should nominate two graduating seniors with a grade point average of at least 3.8. The selection is open to all irrespective of his or her national origin. April 15  Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Scholarship, Purvee Parikh, Secretary, Selection Committee, 4168 Pallon Court, San Diego, 92124; purvee1211@yahoo.com, (619) 698 5058 or visit online (click for more information) More Information   National Federation of the Blind (NFB) - various scholarships available General $3,000 - $12,000 Varies; Applicants must be legally blind. Must plan to pursue a postsecondary course of study in a degree program at a US institution. Must participate in the NFB national convention and in all scholarship program activities. March 31  Anil Lewis, Chairperson, NFB Scholarship Committee, Office: (410) 659-9314, x2415 or visit online (click for more information) More Information   RMHC/Hispanic American Commitment to Educational Resources Scholarship (HACER) General $5,000 Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) of Southern California, RMHC of San Diego, the McDonald’s Operators’ Association of Southern California (MOASC) and the McDonald’s Operators’ Association of San Diego (MOASD) annually sponsor college scholarship programs for students from communities who face limited access to educational and career opportunities. Applicants must be currently enrolled high school seniors in San Diego County who have at least one parent of Hispanic heritage and who are eligible to attend a two- or four-year college or university with a complete course of study. March  Stephanie Kurtz, 619/296-0605 or sk@nstpr.com or visit online (click for more information) More Information   NC State University - Merit Awards General Range from $1,000 freshman year only up to $4,000 per year Focus on academics and leadership. Admissions application required by November 1 November 1  Office of Merit Awards and Special Scholarships P.O. Box 7342 NC State University Raleigh, NC 27695-7342. Visit website http://www.ncsu.edu More Information   Surviving and Moving Forward - The Sam Fund for Young Adult Survivors of Cancer General $500 for books, up to $5000 for rent, and up to $10,000 for tuition. To apply for SAMFund grants and scholarships, you must have had cancer, be finished with active treatment, between that ages of 17 and 35, be a US resident or citizen. Our application process happens once a year, beginning with a Letter of Intent (LOI) phase in June. Anyone interested in applying must first submit an LOI. After a review period, selected applicants will then be invited to submit a full application. Those applicants will be notified in November as to whether they have received a grant. Grants and scholarships provided by the SAMFund cover a wide range of post-treatment financial needs, such as (but not limited to): undergraduate & graduate tuition and loans, car and health insurance premiums, rent, utilities, current and residual medical bills, and more. Dates not available. On website fill out inquiry form to be part of mailing list when information becomes available. available in June  The SAMFund for Young Adult Survivors of Cancer, 35 Channel Center St #208, Boston, MA 02210 to grants@thesamfund.org. or email Michelle Zeitler, the SAMFund Program Director, michelle@thesamfund.org or visit online (click for more information) More Information   SuperSibs! Scholarship Program For Siblings of Cancer Victims General $1,000 to $5,000, renewable For graduating high school seniors who plan to attend accredited college, university or vocational school. with siblings who have cancer. Must live in the US, Puerto Rico or US Virgin Islands, minimum GPA of 2.0 on 4.0 scale (or 2.5 on 5.0). Applicants must articulate how being the sibling of a child with cancer has impacted their lives. New scholarship applications available November of each year. unavailable - check back in November  866-444-7427 More Information   Cancer Survivors' Fund General Awards are case-by-case Scholarships are granted for college education of the cancer survivors. Recipients must be enrolled or accepted into an accredited undergraduate school. Recipients are selected by a committee based on applicants' personal hardship and financial need. Must complete online application, 2 letters of recommendation, letter from physician, and essay on a topic about cancer's affect on you. Scholarships available for fall and spring semesters, so check deadlines. March for fall semester  Cancer Survivors' Fund, P.O. Box 792, Missouri City, TX 77459, 281-437-7142, sf@cancersurvivorsfund.org, or visit online (click for more information) More Information   Andre Sobel River of Life Foundation - Andre Sobel Essay Award General up to $5,000, to be used in any way the recipient chooses The purpose of this competition is to honor the young survivors of a catastrophic illness. If you consider yourself to be a survivor, we celebrate with you and look forward to your submission. Submit an essay on a topic to be provided. Create your entry keeping in mind that you are talking to your peers. We encourage you to be honest and personal about your thoughts. This is the time for you to say what you may have felt unable to share before. What you have lived through and learned could prove invaluable to a new patient somewhere whose experience is likely very similar to yours. Essay should express you, and can be written using many formats. Unavailable; information will be available in Spring-early Summer  Andre Sobel River of Life Foundation, Andre Sobel Award Submission, 8899 Beverly Blvd., Suite 111 Los Angeles, CA 90048, courtney@andreriveroflife.org, 310-2776-7111 or visit online (click for more information) More Information   Lowe's Scholarships General $1,000 to $15,000 Open to graduating high school seniors planning to attend an accredited two- or four-year university in the US. Winners are selected based on leadership qualities, community involvement and academic performance. Apply online using Access Key: LOWES after January 1. March 15, probably  Visit online (click more information) More Information   The PinkRose Foundation Inc.- PinkRose Breast Cancer Scholarship General unavailable Eligibility is limited to individuals who are legal residents of the US, under the age of 25 who have lost a parent or legal guardian to breast cancer. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants must be pursuing post secondary education or certificate training. Written statement including information describing the significant impact of breast cancer in your life, and explanations of how obtaining a post-secondary degree or certificate will benefit your future by helping to fulfill your goals and dreams. Applications for each PinkRose Scholarship award period are accepted during the period beginning on June 1st, and ending on August 31st of each calendar year. PinkRose Scholarships shall be awarded during October of each year and are valid for the following calendar year only. Unavailable  The PinkRose Foundation, P.O. Box 4025 Dedham, MA 02027, email: info@pinkrose.org or visit online (click for more information) More Information   Harvard University General varies All of Harvard's financial aid is awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need - there are no academic, athletic or merit-based awards. Student still must meet all Harvard admission standards first. February 1  Harvard College Financial Aid Office, 86 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, Telephone: (617)-495-1581or visit online (click for more information) More Information   Kohl's Kids Who Care General $50 - $5,000 Open to students between 6 - 18 years old who volunteer in their community and make a positive contribution. Creativity, initiative, generosity, leadership and community outreach also factors. Must be nominated either online or in-store from February 1 - March 15. March 15  Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program, Scholarship America, One Scholarship Way, P.O. Box 297, Saint Peter, MN 56082 , 1-507-931-1682 or email: kohls@scholarshipamerica.org or visit online (click for more information) More Information   Wade Edwards Short Fiction Scholarship Contest General $1,000 - $5,000 Open to high school juniors for the most outstanding original short fiction. The award is intended to reward excellence in creative writing and to encourage contemplation of virtues among high school students. Students are encouraged to consider and address one or more of the qualities associated with Wade Edwards -- humility, strength of convictions, loyalty, honor, charity, determination, the value of friendship, and the obligations of friendship and community. New information will be available on website after October. March 1  Visit online (click for more information) More Information   San Diego Chargers - Chargers Champions General $5, 000 and a laptop computer Open to 11th graders with strong records of service and leadership planning to attend a four-year college or university. Must provide two letters of recommendation with written application. Minimum 3.0 GPA required. Application: Available at the beginning of each year via our website at www.chargers.com in the community section. June  Chargers Champions, Students Making a Difference, P.O. Box 609609, San Diego, CA 92160, contact: James (858) 874-4500 or visit online (click for more information) More Information   Patient Advocate Foundation’s (PAF) Scholarships for Survivors Program General $3,000 Applicant must be under the age of 25 and a survivor/current patient of a diagnosis of cancer or a critical or life threatening disease. Requires completed scholarship application, essay on how diagnosis has impacted their lives and their future goals, be accepted to college, university, or vocational-technical school planning to attend full-time, medical documentation, letters of recommendation, grades transcript, and demonstrate financial need. April  700 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Suite 200, Newport News, VA 23606, Ruth Anne Reed, Vice President of Human Resource Programs and Scholarship Coordinator, scholarship@patientadvocate.org, or 1-800-532-5274 or visit online (click for more information) More Information   GA Court of Appeals/ Justice Served Oratorical Contest General $1000 to $5,000 Open to juniors and seniors who attend high school in Georgia. Must prepare and present an oration about some aspect of the justice system; topic to be determined. Watch website for updated information and application in the fall or call for information. Contest to be held in the fall. October 31  Contact Information: Justice Served, Roberta Earnhardt, 770-630-4359 or visit online (click on more information). More Information   National Collegiate Cancer Foundation General $1,000 All scholarships are one-time awards. Previous awardees are encouraged to apply each year that awards are offered. However, they must submit a new application each year. Applicants must be Cancer survivor with a personal diagnosis, be between the ages of 18-35, Seeking or receiving higher education. Applicants will be evaluated based on Displaying a "Will Win" attitude with respect to his or her cancer experience, Quality of essays, Financial Need, and Overall story of cancer survivorship. Check back in Spring for application. September of year enrolled  National Collegiate Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 14190, Silver Spring, MD 20911, (717) 215-0943 or visit online (click for more information) More Information   MaryEllen Locher Foundation General average $2,000, renewable with re-application Student must have lost a mother (parent) to either breast cancer, or complication resulting from breast cancer, or have a mother who has survived breast cancer. Student must be accepted as a full time enrollee at an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university. Student essays, grades, and financial need will all be considered in awarding this scholarship. January 15  MaryEllen Locher Foundation, c/o Laurie Richardson, 3070 Stage Run, Hixson TN 37343, (423) 842-3329 or visit online (click for more information). More Information   LIFE (Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education) - Life Lessons Scholarship Program General $500-$5,000 Open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia, who are between 17 and 24 years of age, have experienced the death of a parent or legal guardian, and are currently enrolled in, or have been accepted to, a college, university or trade school within the fifty (50) United States or District of Columbia. complete and submit the online application form, including the essay of no more than 500 words or video entry of no more than 3 minutes describing how you have experienced the personal and financial challenges caused by the death of a parent or legal guardian. Check website for application in January. March-April  LIFE Lessons Scholarship Program, c/o LIFE Foundation, 1655 North Fort Myer Drive, Suite 610, Arlington, VA 22209. Email scholarship@lifehappens.org or call (202) 464-5000 x4446. Applications available online January (click on more information). More Information   The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) General $1,000, typically The PBTF is proud to offer a scholarship program to students who have survived a central nervous system tumor. Awards may be used to cover tuition, fees and books at any post-secondary institution, including technical schools, vocational schools, junior colleges and four-year colleges or universities. Diagnosed at or before age 19 with a primary malignant or non-malignant central nervous system brain and/or spinal cord tumor, At least a senior in high school, 23 years old or younger on or before Aug. 31. Applications available online after October 1. March 2  Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, 302 Ridgefield Ct., Asheville, NC 28806, 828-665-6891 or 800-253-6530, email: familysupport@pbtfus.org or visit online (click for more information). More Information   The Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholoarship Found, Inc. General - need based scholarship $2,500 a Minimum GPA - 2.5; will attend a US accredited 4-year college starting the fall semester; have demonstrated leadership abilities through community services and extra curricular activities Application, transcript, two letters of recommendation, financial document, high school picutre, an essay see your school counselor for more detials March, 1st  Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund ATTN: Mr. Abraham Scott PO BOX 1023 Springfield, VA 22151 geraldine@starpower.net   Gates Millennium Scholars - Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation General (for undergraduate students); Mathematics, Science, Engineering, Education, Public Health or Library Science (for graduate students) Up to full tuition, fees, books, and living expenses Open to African-Americans, American Indians/Alaska Natives, Asian Pacific Islander Americans, or Hispanic Americans. Must be citizens/permanent residents of the USA. Must be nominated and have cumulative GPA at least 3.3 (4.0 scale). Must have demonstrated leadership commitment through community service or extracurricular activities. Must have significant financial need and meet Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria. January 11  Gates Millennium Scholars Program, PO Box 10500 Fairfax, VA 22031-8044, telephone (877)690-4677 or visit website (click more information). More Information   Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Scholarship General $1,000/year Three scholarships Graduating senior from Cabarrus County, Kannapolis City or Stanly County schools Financial need Involvement in helping to better your community Commendable character traits April 10  School Counselor's Office or Lois Marlow, Co-President The Salvation Army Women's Auxilary 216 Patterson Ave. SE Concord, NC 28025   Bob R. McGuire Memorial or NC Child Support Council Scholarship General At least one parent must be member of NC Child Support Council or a client of NC Child Support Program Unspecified At least one parent must be member of NC Child Support Council or a client of NC Chid Support Program Must be resident of NC Must have been accepted to NC school of higher learning Must have "C" average or above in high school April 15 (postmark deadline)  School Counselor's Office or Angela Bellamy, Child Support Supervisor 910-560-8910 angela.bellamy.ncmail.net www.nccscouncil.org More Information   State Employees Association of North Carolina (SEANC) Scholarships General Both merit-based & need-based scholarships available Scholarships for both two- and four-year colleges Parent/guardian must be member of SEANC Unspecified Must be the child of a member of the State Employees Association of North Carolina (SEANC) Other criteria may include financial need, school & community activities, character, and motivation April 15  School Counselor or SEANC Scholarship Program P. O. Drawer 27727 Raleigh, NC 27611 Phone: (919) 833-6436 ext. 3333 or (800) 222-2758 www.seanc.org More Information   McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship General Demonstration of entrepreneurial spirit Up to $10,000 per year; renewable for 4 years Graduate from high school by Spring 2009 Attend a 4-year college within the 50 states Own & operate a genuine business, non-profits are eligible Have at least one paid employee Complete an online application by Januarh 25, 2009 January 25 (online application)  School Counselor or Christine McKelvey, President McKelvey Foundation 200 Park Avenue, 44th Floor New York, NY 10166 212.847.7236 or 877.McKelvey or www.mckelveyfoundation.org More Information   Concord Civitan Club Scholarship General Graduating senior in Cabarrus County $500 Two scholarships Graduating senior in Cabarrus County Demonstrate financial need, scholarship potential, and good citizenship Complete and submit all required materials April 24 (receipt deadline)  School Counselor or Robert K. Jones Concord Civitan Club P.O. Box 385 Concord, NC 28026 704-788-2287   State Employees Credit Union (SECU) People Helping People 4-Year Scholarship General Must attend one of the 16 UNC system colleges/universities $10,000 ($1,250 per semester/4 years) to one student at each conventional public high school in NC Must be attending a NC traditional public high school Must be a US Citizen & resident of NC Must be attending one of the 16 UNC system universities Must have at least a 2.5 GPA Must have demonstrated leadership, excellence of character, integrity, and community involvement May 4 NOTE: Each high school sets a deadline, so your school's deadline may be earlier; check with your school counselor for your school's deadline.  School Counselor or SECU Foundation P.O. Box 25966 Raleigh, NC 27611-5966 SECUFoundation@ncsecu.org 800-634-8017 or 919-839-5204 www.ncsecufoundation.org More Information   Central Carolina Association of REALTORS Scholarship General Must be student from Cabarrus, Stanly or Montgomery County Schools Unspecified Academic excellence Community involvement and/or need as determined by the scholarship providers April 24 at 5 PM (receipt deadline)  School Counselor or Joy Lane, Central Carolina Association of REALTORS, Inc., 250 Branchview Drive, Concord, NC 28025 More Information   Bernie Edwards Memorial Mount Pleasant Elementary School Teacher Assistants Scholarship General Must have attended Mount Pleasant Elementary School and High School $500/year Two scholarships Any Mt. Pleasant High School senior who also attended Mount Pleasant Elementary School Minimum 2.5 GPA Submit all applications materials by deadline April 21 (receipt deadline)  School Counselor's Office or Penny Smith Mount Pleasant Elementary School P.O. Box 368 Mount Pleasant, NC 28124 704-496-6534   Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship Award General Must have epilepsy $3,000 25 scholarships annually Open to high school seniors and college students who have epilepsy and have shown high achievement in academics and extracurricular activities Register at www.epilepsy-scholarship.com & mail all application materials by the deadline May 1  School Counselor or Aarti Bijlani, Senior Marketing Director Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship Award The Eden Communications Group 515 Valley Street, Suite 200 Maplewood, NJ 07040 Phone: (973) 275-6518 or 1-800-292-7373 Fax: (973) 275-9792 www.epilepsy-scholarship.com More Information   State Employees Credit Union (SECU) People Helping People 2-Year Scholarship General Must plan to attend one of North Carolina's public community colleges Two $5000 for each NC Community College per year; four consecutive fall/spring semesters. Must be a US Citizen & resident of NC Must be attending one of the 58 NC Community Colleges Must be an applicant or full-time student who is a high school graduate (GED okay) Must have at least a 2.5 GPA Must have demonstrated leadership, excellence of character, integrity and community involvement Unknown Check with your Community College  School Counselors' Office or Financial Aid Office at any NC Community College More Information   Michael A. DeMayo Scholarship General Must reside & attend school in specific counties in NC (including Cabarrus) Ten $2,500 scholarships annually Application, a presentation (Video/PowerPoint/brochure/webiste/speech), transcript, SAT scores, two letters of recommendation March 1 (postmark deadline)  School Counselor or Law Offices of Michael A. DeMayo P.O. Box 34426, Charlotte, NC 28234 704-333-1000 or www.demayolaw.com More Information   ScholarshipQuestHelper's B. Davis Scholarship General Open to high school juniors & seniors $1,000 Write an essay on the assigned topic & email it as directed on the web site www.scholarshipquesthelper.com May 30  School Counselor or Jason Rumeacher, Director scholarship_award@scholarshipquesthelper.com More Information   Southern Select Community Credit Union General Parent/guardian or applicant must be member in good standing of Southern Select Community Credit Union $1,000 Academic excellence 2.7 or higher GPA Leadership ability Personal character Financial need May 8  School Counselor or Rita H. Goins, Marketing Director Southern Select Community Credit Union 169 Dale Earnhardt Blvd. Kannapolis, NC 28081 704) 934-2300 ext. 233 More Information   Cabarrus Educator's Association's Academic Scholarship General Plan to attend two- or four-year college or university $500 Must graduate from a Cabarrus County High School Must enroll in an undergraduate course of study at an accredited two or four year college or university Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 April 1  School Counselor or Melanie Hudson Mt. Pleasant High School 700 Walker Road Mt. Pleasant, NC 28124   GuildScholar Program for Visually Impaired High School Students General Visually impaired students Unspecified Completion of the GuildScholar application form online Proof of legal blindness Proof of US citizenship or legal residency Documentation of academic achievement Three letters of recommendation Two personal statements on specific assigned topics July 1  School Counselor or The GuildScholar Program The Jewish Guild for the Blind 15 West 65th Street New York, NY 10023 Phone: 212-769-7801 www.jgb.org www.jgb.org/guildscholar.asp guildscholar@jgp.org More Information   Northwest Cabarrus High School A.W.S.U.M - Athletes Who Share Unselfish Moments General for student who has consistently shown his/her unselfishness during their high school career $1,000 Senior planning to attend a 2 year or 4 year college Unavailable  Faculty and Club nominations.   Army ROTC General with military obligation, Nursing 80% of tuition, books and expenses Be a U.S. citizen, be between the ages of 17 and 26. For 4-year scholarships, applicants must have GPA at least 2.5, SAT score at least 920, and meet physical conditions. 2-year and 3-year scholarships are also available. Nursing-specific scholarships also available. January 10  Apply online (click on more information) or telephone (910) 396-9652. More Information   Savannah State University General, (also athletic) Unavailable To assist students and their families in meeting the financial demands of a college education, Savannah State awards merit-based scholarships and grants annually Candidates with a high school grade point average of 3.0, a minimum ACT composite score of 21 or a minimum SAT composite score of 1000, and rank in the top 25% of their class are considered for academic scholarships. Scholarship competition may also include a writing sample, group discussing and an individual interview on campus. December 1  Savannah State University, Office of Financial Aid, P.O. Box 20523, Savannah, GA 31404, (912) 356-2253/2254, Fax: (912) 353-3150, Email: finaid@savstate.edu More Information   Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) - various scholarships available General, academic or athletic Up to full tuition Varies - 3.0 GPA required for academic scholarships. Fairleigh Dickinson University offers a variety of academic achievement scholarships. For the academic and leadership scholarships, freshmen are automatically evaluated upon admissions application. FDU recommends freshman applicants submit a complete admissions application (including the University Admissions Application, an official high school transcript, and SAT or ACT scores) by January 15 for priority scholarship consideration. Athletic scholarships are available for male and female athletes at the University's Metropolitan Campus. All scholarship recipients are required to file the FAFSA application January  Office of University Admissions, Fairleigh Dickinson University, College at Florham, 285 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940, telephone (800) 338-8803 or visit online (click for more information). For athletic scholarships, contact the Metropolitan Campus Office of Athletics at 201-692-2208. More Information   Young Harris College General, academic, fine arts, math, science, theater, music, athletic, English, creative writing $3,500 up to the cost of tuition, room, and board All freshman applicants who have been admitted to Young Harris College are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships. All we need is your application, high school transcript, and SAT or ACT scores. Merit-Based Assistance is awarded in recognition of special skills, talent, and/or academic ability. It includes academic, fine arts, athletic, math/science and sophomore scholarships. Scholarships for those pursuing any types of Arts majors require an application, interview and audition or portfolio; deadline Feb 1 for these. January 1 recommended for merit-based, February 1 required for arts  Young Harris College, 1 College Street, P.O. Box 68, Young Harris, Georgia 30582, 1-800-241-3754 706-379-3111, admissions@yhc.edu or visit online (click for more information) More Information   Norfolk State University - several scholarships available General, accounting, architecture, building construction, biology, business, chemistry, education, fine arts, history, English, music, nursing, physics, mathematics, science, engineering, sociology, technology, tourism and hospitality, athletics Varies The scholarship information and application are updated online in January each year. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need and merit, (academic achievement and other characteristics). Most require a scholarship application, including a personal statement about background, motivation and goals, completed FAFSA application, high school transcript with SAT or ACT scores, and recommendation. Applicants should obtain scholarship applications from the contact person/department listed in the scholarship guide, available in January. Phone Financial Aid Office: 757-823-8381. March 15  NSU Financial Aid, 700 Park Avenue, Norfolk, Virginia 23504, Phone 757-823-8381. Financial Aid Toll Free - 800-365-5517, Financial Aid Fax - 757.823.9059, Last Names beginning with A - L dlblount@nsu.edu Last Names beginning with M - Z pmouser@nsu.edu or visit online (click for more information) More Information   University of Nevada, Reno - several scholarships available General, agriculture, biotechnology, natural resources, business, health sciences, music, dance, criminal justice, Human development and family sciences, early education, chemistry, physics, computer sciences, computer information systems $1,000 to $15,000 for merit scholarships Students who present qualifying academic credentials in their admission application are awarded scholarships upon admission to the University. Scholarship offers are determined through the use of an academic index. The index is calculated using the high school unweighted cumulative GPA and the highest ACT or SAT I test score, to determine eligibility and offer amount. The Application for Admission is the same application for scholarships. The priority application deadline for scholarships is February 1st. After which scholarships are awarded. Departmental and other endowed awards also available with varying criteria. See website for more details. February 1  University of Nevada, Student Financial Aid and Scholarships, Mail Stop 0076, University of Nevada, Reno, Reno, Nevada 89557, Toll Free: 877.666.0014, asknevada@unr.edu or visit online (click for more information) More Information   Valdosta State University - several scholarships available General, also Communication Arts, Music, Theatre, Music Education, English, Physics, Art, Chemistry, Nursing, Sociology, Management, German, Computer Science, Business Administration, Education, Athletics $1,000 to $2,500 or other; Renewable The VSU Admissions Office gives out academic scholarships to incoming freshmen each Fall Semester. Students that meet the minimum requirements for the scholarships will automatically be sent an application from the Admissions Office. In order to be considered for one of these scholarships, freshmen must have a grade point average of 3.1 academic classes only, SAT or ACT scores and extracurricular activities. The minimum SAT score to qualify is 1240 (combined Critical Reading & Math) or 28 ACT (Composite). We do combine your best scores from each test. Other scholarships will be available through the Financial Aid Office and various departments. This application will be available ONLINE ONLY again starting January 1.