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| Air Force ROTC | Engineering, Architecture, Computers, Math, Meteorology, Physics, Nursing, Foreign Language (Central Europe, Russian, Middle Eastern, and Asian); various scholarships available with military obligation | Up to full scholarships | Varies by scholarship; must be in top 30% of the class, SAT 1100 or ACT 24, GPA 3.0. Must complete a physical fitness assessment and an interview. | December 1 | Air Force ROTC representative or apply online at www.afrotc.com/scholarships
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| Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholarships and Journalism Conference Program | Journalism | $1,000 (top 2 participants receive an additional $50,000) | Open to high school seniors who are committed to pursuing a career in journalism and demonstrate qualities of a "free spirit" academically or personally. A free spirit can be a risk-taker, a visionary, an innovative leader, an entrepreneur, or a courageous achiever who accomplishes great things beyond his or her normal circumstances. Submit application, two essays, letter of recommendation, transcript, samples of journalistic work, and photo | Oct. 15 | Diana Leckie, Manager/Free Spirit Program, telephone 202-292-6261 or email dleckie@freedomforum.org
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| Alabama State University | General | Varies | Varies | May 1 | 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
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| Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Rho Psi Omega Chapter of Charlotte, NC | General | $1,000 minimum | Open to African-American male and female CMS seniors planning to attend an accredited four-year college/university in Fall 2008. Must have SAT at least 1300, GPA 3.0 or above (unweighted), completed application form, completed Activities & Leadership form, completed Awards & Honors form, official CMS transcript. Must also submit an essay. | March 1 | Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Rho Psi Omega Chapter, Attn: Scholarship Committee, PO Box 30833, Charlotte NC 28230 or email Candace C. Payne-Butler at rposcholarships@hotmail.com
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| Alpha Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. | General | $1,000 to attend 4-year university; $500 to attend community college/technical school | Open to minority male and female graduating seniors with GPA of 2.5 or higher and SAT 750 or higher. Must demonstrate leadership capabilities and evidence of financial need. Submit application, typed essay, two letters of support, transcript, copy of acceptance letter, SAT scores, photo and self-addressed envelope. | April 15 | Yolanda B. McGraw, Alpha Lambda Omega Chapter - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., 1224 Holleybank Drive, Matthews NC 28105-9120 or email yolanda.mcgraw@cms.k12.nc.us
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| American Architectural Foundation - Minority/Disadvantaged Scholarship Program | Architecture | $500 - $2,500; renewable | Open to minority and/or financially disadvantaged students who are graduating high school seniors and intend to pursue a professional degree in architecture. Must be US residents and nominated by someone who can confirm applicant's interest and aptitude in Architecture. Must submit nomination form and letter of recommendation by Dec. 8. Eligible candidates will be sent an application form. Selections will be based on financial need, academic achievement, essay, recommendations, transcript, statement of disadvantaged circumstances. | December 8 | Mary Felber, Director of Scholarship Programs, telephone (202) 626-7511 oe email mfelber@aia.org
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| American Cancer Society College Scholarships | General | $1,000; $500 renewable | Must have had a diagnosis of cancer before age 19 and be currently under age 25. Must be a legal resident of GA, NC, or SC; accepted to an accredited 2-year or 4-year university or community college or vocational technical school. Applications available after January 1, 2008. | April 15, 2008 | Henry Well at the American Cancer Society, telephone (800) 227-2345 or (803) 798-5427 or email henry.well@cancer.org
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| American Chemical Society Scholars Program | Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Chemical Engineering | Up to $3,000; 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. | March 1 | American Chemical Society Scholars Program, Department of Diversity Programs, 1155 16th St., NW, Washington DC 20036, or visit website http://www.chemistry.org/scholars or telephone (800) 227-5558, ext. 6250 or (202) 872-6250.
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| American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ACSM) - various scholarships available | Surveying Technology/Engineering, Mapping, Cartography, Geomatics | $500 - $2,000 | Open to students planning to study for a career in the surveying and mapping professions. Selection will be based on academic record, applicant's statement, letters of recommendation, professional activities. | October 15 | ACSM, 6 Montgomery Village Avenue, Suite 403, Gaithersburg, MD 20879, telephone (240) 632-9716
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| 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, 2008. | May 1 | American Dental Hygienists Association, telephone (800) 735-4916. Visit online at http://www.adha.org or email institute@adha.org
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| 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 11 | Visit American Fire Sprinkler Association website at www.afsascholarship.org. Essay and test are available through the site.
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| American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation Scholarships | Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Hotel Management | Up to $2,000 | Open to graduating high school seniors planning to pursue a career in hospitality. Various scholarships are available and requirements vary. Applications will be available after January 1, 2008 | May 1 | American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation, 1201 New York Ave., NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC, 20005-3931, telephone (202) 289-3188. Visit online http://www.ahlef.org/scholarships_academic.asp or email chammond@ahlef.org
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| American Indian Education Foundation (AIEF) | General | $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 between 2.0 and 3.4. | April 4 | Telephone (866) 866-8642 or email scholarships@nrc1.org
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| American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICHE) - various scholarships available | Chemical Engineering | $1,000 | Must be a 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. | May 11 | AIChE Awards Administrator, 3 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5901; telephone 212-591-7107 or fax 212-591-8882; or email awards@aiche.org.
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| American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest | General | $250 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. Contest levels progress from school, Legion Post, district, state and national. | December 19 | American Legion Post State of NC Headquarters, PO Box 26657 Raleigh, NC 27611-6657, telephone (919) 832-7506. Visit online http://nclegion.org/orate.htm
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| American Meteorological Society - various scholarships available | Atmospheric, Oceanic, or Hydologic 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. | February 8 | 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.
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| Appalachian State University - various scholarships available | General | $1,000 to full tuition | Varies; must have at least 3.0 GPA, SAT 1000, leadership experience, active involvement in school/community activities, references | December 4, 2007 | ASU Admissions Office, telephone (828) 262-2120 or email admissions@appstate.edu
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| Appointment to a Military Academy | General; military obligation follows college graduation | Full tuition and most expenses | Must be a US citizen, not married, between 17 and 22 years of age with academic excellence, physical aptitude and medical fitness, extracurricular involvement, excellent SAT/ACT scores and recommendations | October | See your school scholarship coordinator, Congressional Representative, or ROTC personnel
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| Army ROTC | General with military obligation | 80% of tuition, books and expenses | 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. | December | See your school scholarship coordinator or apply online or telephone (910) 396-9652.
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| Art Institute of Charlotte Scholarships - various scholarships available | Media Arts and Animation, Culinary Arts, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Multimedia, Photographic Imaging, Video Production | Varies; $500 to full tuition | Selections are based on recommendations and/or portfolio | October | The Art Institute of Charlotte, Three LakePointe Plaza, 2110 Water Ridge Parkway, Charlotte NC 28217-4536, telephone (800) 557-7216
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| ArtFest Youth Art Scholarship Competition | Art | $350 - $1,200 | Submit two original pieces of artwork. ArtFest is held annually in September. | July | School scholarship coordinator or Matthews Chamber of Commerce at (704) 847-3649. Or visit online http://www.matthewschamber.com then click on "Chamber Events"
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| Asian American Journalists Association - National AAJA General Scholarships | Print, Broadcast, or Photo Journalism | $1,000 - $5,000 | Must be a high school senior, committed to the field of journalism, sensitive to Asian American issues as demonstrated by community involvement; have scholastic and journalistic ability and financial need. Applications will be available after January 2008. | Unavailable; usually April | AAJA, telephone (415) 346-2051 ext. 102 or email programs@aaja.org
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| Assistance League of Charlotte Scholarship in Memory of Tere Berigan | General | Up to $10,000 for freshman year; Up to $1,000 for previous recipient for sophomore, junior, or senior year | Open to graduating seniors in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools who exemplify community service. Must be US citizens planning to attend one of the 16 universities within the University of North Carolina system. Weighted GPA must be at least 3.2 and SAT at least 1500. Demonstrate community involvement, including leadership roles, and financial need. Must submit a 1-page essay beginning with "I am the best candidate for this scholarship because..." | March 5 | Assistance League of Charlotte, Attn: Scholarship Committee, PO Box 471112, Charlotte, NC 28247-1112, telephone (704)525-5228 or email rdaileader@carolina.rr.com. Application will also be available online at http://www.charlotte.assistanceleague.org
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| 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 email axaachievement@scholarshipamerica.org. Or visit website www.axa-achievement.com for information and application.
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| 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 www.aynrand.org, click on "Educational Programs", then click on "Essay Contests". Or email essay@aynrand.org
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| BECA, Inc. - Edna R. Anthony Memorial Scholarship | Criminal Justice, Journalism or Nursing | $500 | Open to CMS seniors planning to attend an historically black college/university; with GPA at least 2.5, declared major in Criminal Justice, Journalism or Nursing. Must complete a 1,000 word essay on why you are choosing a career in that area. | March 31 | BECA, Inc., PO Box 42039, Charlotte NC 28215, or email womenofbeca@yahoo.com or telephone (704) 236-6067
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| Best Buy Childrens Foundation Scholarships | General | $1,500 | Open to graduating high school seniors. Must enter accredited US college/university or technical school in fall immediately after graduation. Selection is based on community service, essay, grades, extracurricular activities and volunteer work. Applications are available online starting January 1, 2008 | February 15 | Visit website www.bestbuy.com, click on "Community Relations" link, then "Le@rning", then "Best Buy Scholarship".
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| Beta Omicron Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. - Hopie Perry and Lavenia Young Scholarship | General | Unspecified | Open to high school senior females planning to pursue post-secondary education at a 4-year college/university; must have participated in community service activities. Submit completed application form, official transcript, and 500-word essay. | January 23 | Beta Omicron Sigma Chapter, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. - Hopie Perry and Lavenia Young Scholarship, PO Box 33421, Charlotte, NC 28233-3421 or email bos@charlottesgrho.org
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| Big Brother Big Sisters Arby's/Bosse Family Scholarship Fund | General | Up to $1,500 per year with an additional $600 for books | Must have been a Little Brother or Little Sister for 1 year, accepted into a 2-year or 4-year college or post secondary education program; maintain a 2.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, submit application. | June | Charlotte Chapter Big Brothers/Big Sisters, 2424 N. Davidson St., Suite 110, Charlotte, NC 28205, telephone (704) 377-3963 or email gmoore@bbbscharlotte.org
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| Bobby Phills Scholarship Fund | General | $2,500 | Must be a graduating high school senior from a school in the Mecklenburg county area with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Submit entry form, 400-word essay, current copy of high school transcript, SAT/ACT scores, two letters of reference, explanantion of financial need. Must be accepted or enrolled in an accredited institution of higher learning. | April | Visit www.bobbyphillsfund.com or call (704)333-2013 or email info@bobbyphillsfund.com
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| Bollinger Foundation | General | Unspecified | 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. Awards are based on family need. | May | Corie Ziegler, Bollinger Foundation, c/o IEDC, 734 15th St, NW, Suite 900, Washington DC 20005. Also visit www.bollingerfoundation.org/grants or telelphone Corie Ziegler at (202)942-9476 or email cziegler@iedonline.org
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| Boston University - various scholarships available | Varies | Up to full tuition | Varies | November | Boston University, 881 Commonwealth Ave., 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02215, telephone (617) 353-2965 or email finaid@bu.edu
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| Bridge Foundation Scholarship | General | Unspecified; 4-year financial aid package | Open to high school seniors from any public or private high school in Mecklenburg County. The award will be presented to the individual who can best present his or her need for financial aid in order to achieve a specific goal or participate in a particular program at any accredited college/university in the USA. There are no minumum academic, athletic, or extracurricular requirements. However, each applicant must be accepted into their chosen institution prior to the award of any part of this scholarship. | April | Martin Godwin, The Bridge Foundation c/o The McAulay Firm, Bank of America Corporate Center, 100 North Tryon St., Suite 5220, Charlotte NC 28202 or email info@thebridgefoundation.net
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| Bridgewater College of Virginia | General | $4,000 to full tuition | Varies | Unavailable | Bridgewater of Virginia at telephone (540) 828-5377 or visit online at www.bridgewater.edu or email finaid@bridgewater.edu
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| 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 15 | Burger King Scholars Program - USA, Scholarship America, One Scholarship Way, PO Box 297, Saint Peter, MN 56082. Visit website www.bk.com, go to "Company Info" then go to "Community", click on "Burger King/McLamore Foundation", then click on "Scholarship Programs"
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| C.P. Morgan College Scholarship Program | General | $2500; two scholarships available | Open to graduating CMS seniors planning to attend an accredited institution. Selection is based on prior academic performance, character, leadership through extra-curricular activities, recommendations and an essay. | February 8 | See your high school scholarship coordinator or email bkendall@cpmorgan.com
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| 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. | Unavailable | Campbell University, PO Box 128, Buies Creek, NC 27506, telephone (800) 334-4111 or (910) 893-1310
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| Cargill Community Scholarships - various scholarships available | General | $1,000 - $5,000 | 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 | Visit online www.cargill.com, then click on "About Us", then click "Citizenship", then click "Community Involvement", then click "Education Programs", then click "Scholarships". Or email cargill_scholarships@cargill.com. Also call Bev Loken at (952) 742-7068.
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| Carolina Cooperative Credit Union - K.C. Sinclair Scholarship | General | $1,000 | Open to graduating high school seniors. Parent, stepparent, or grandparent must be a member of the Carolina Cooperative Credit Union; must plan to enroll in an accredited college, university, or community college. Selection is based on academics, leadership, and interest in further education. | April 1 | Visit the website http://www.carolinacoopcu.com or contact Scholarship Committee, Carolina Cooperative Credit Union, 2110 Crown Centre Drive, Charlotte NC 28227
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| Catawba Valley Community College | Varies | Varies; $100 to full tuition, books, fees, supplies, and part-time job | Good scholastic record, demonstrated financial need | Unavailable | School Counselor or Catawba Valley Community College, 2550 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602, telephone (828) 327-7000 ext. 4288. Visit online www.cvcc.edu
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| CEM Corporation - The Stacey Palasek Memorial Scholarship | Geoscience, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering | $5,000 | Open to female high school seniors planning to major in science who display a "can-do" attitude and determination to excel in the field of science (Geoscience, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering). Selection is based on prior academic performance, character, leadership and extra-curricular activities, recommendation letters, and an essay. | February 1, 2008 | CEM Corporation, PO Box 200, Matthews NC 28106, telephone (704) 821-7015 ext. 220 or email michelle.horn@cem.com. Applications will be available for download at http://www.cem.com/support/palasek.asp.
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| Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) - Various scholarships available | General | Varies; $500 to full tuition | Open to graduating high school seniors. Selections are based on GPA, demonstrated college potential and good citizenship, and financial need. | Varies | School Counselor or CPCC Financial Aid office, telephone (704) 330-6942. Visit online www.cpcc.edu
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| Champlain College - various scholarships available | General | Varies | Selection based on academic achievement, community service, financial need and leadership activities | January, 2008 | School Counselor or Champlain College, 163 South Willard Street, Burlington, VT 05401, telephone (800)570-5858. Or email finaid@champlain.edu
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| Charlotte Business and Professional Women's Scholarship | General | $500 | Open to graduating senior female students. Selection based on financial need, GPA, academic performance, extracurricular activities and community involvement. Must submit transcript. | March 15 | Ms. Katherine Mullis, telephone (704) 552-0311 or Ms. Sandy Falls, telephone (704) 537-5972. Completed applications should be sent to Mrs. Catherine Mullis, 4057 Rutherford Drive, Charlotte, NC 28210.
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| Charlotte Housing Authority Scholarship Fund (CHASF) | General | $500 - $3,400 | Open to residents of Charlotte Public Housing Communities, up to 21 years of age, with financial need. Must submit transcript, 3 letters of recommendations, FAFSA copy, and a personal interview. | February 15 | Charlotte Housing Authority Scholarship Fund, Southside Aurora Center, 306 Benjamin St, Charlotte NC 28203, telephone (704) 336-5782.
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| Charlotte Metro Area Relocation Council (CMARC) | General | $1,000; one time | Open to current high school seniors who relocated into the Charlotte area at any time between grades 9-12. Must have relocated from at least 50 miles away and changed schools due to the relocation. Must have cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent). Must submit application, SAT scores, transcript, extra-curricular activities information. Students will also be evaluated on their response to an essay addressing the way they handled the challenges associated with relocating to a new area and a new high school. | February 15 | See your high school scholarship coordinator for information and application or call Chris Chalk at (770) 436-1395 or email cchalk@graebel.com
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| Charlotte-Mecklenburg Association of Educational Office Professionals (CMAEOP)- Vickie McKinney Memorial Scholarship | Business or Business Education | Up to $1,000 | Open to graduating high school seniors planning to major in business (preferably business education). | February | Ellen Anderson at (980)343-5427, email ellen.anderson@cms.k12.nc.us or Janet McGrant at (980) 343-3128, email j.mcgrant@cms.k12.nc.us
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| Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Services Scholarship Fund | Emergency Services (EMT, Nursing, Paramedics, Firefighting, etc.) | $500 to $1,500 | Must have high school diploma or equivalent and be a resident of Mecklenburg County. Must be accepted into a full-time accredited program. Selection based on academic performance, commitment to career, financial need. Preference given to volunteers in emergency service and children of volunteers. | April | The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Service Scholarship Committee, Foundation for the Carolinas, 217 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, telephone (704)973-4500. Applications are available online at www.fftc.org.
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| Charlotte-Mecklenburg NAACP Scholarship | General | $1,000 | Open to NAACP members who are graduating high school seniors in CMS. GPA must be at least 2.8 on a 4.0 scale. Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university, and must demonstrate financial need | May 28 | Call Rosemary Gladden, President (704) 332-7893 or Dr. Joyce Waddell, Freedom Fund Committee Chairperson (704) 549-4777 or Mary Covington, Freedom Fund Committee Scholarship Coordinator (704) 502-7410
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| Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools PTSA Scholarships | General | Varies; Up to $500 | Attend Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; must show academic promise, character, financial need. | Varies | See your high school scholarship coordinator
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| Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Retired School Personnel | Teaching | Varies | Applicants must submit a one-page, handwritten essay describing career goals and explaining why they want to be a teacher. Also include a second page outlining academic achievements, leadership, extra-curricular activities, and financial need. Information will be available in January 2008. | March | Mrs. Antonia W. Moore, telephone (980) 343-7440 or (704) 548-8070.
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| Chi Eta Phi Sorority | Nursing | $1,000 | Must be a member of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc. and the American Nurses Association. Must have demonstrated leadership, financial need, grades, essay, recommendation | Unavailable | Visit online www.chietaphi.com or email chietaphi@erols.com
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| 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 attend 2-year or 4-year college in NC, submit copy of acceptance letter; have at least 2.0 GPA, extracurricular activities, financial need | April | Visit NC Child Support Council online at http://www.nccscouncil.org. Information will be available online starting January 2008. Or contact Durham County CSE, PO Box 810, Durham, NC 27702, telephone (919) 560-8910
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| Clemson University - various scholarships available | General | Varies; up to full tuition | Varies | December | 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 www.clemson.edu
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| CMS/AFS Intercultural Programs - Scholarships to Study Abroad | Study Abroad | Partial scholarships to study abroad | Selection is based on financial need using the Form 9A in The AFS application package and recommendations by teachers and CMS administrators. Preference will be given to students who choose academic programs (semester and year) over summer programs. | December 1 | Apply by completing the AFS Pre-App online at www.afs.org/usa or telephone (800) AFS-INFO. Also be sure to contact Tara Brown at email taral.brown@cms.k12.nc.us
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| Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation | General | $10,000 - $20,000 | Open graduating high school seniors. Must have at least 3.0 GPA and demonstrate community service, leadership, academic achievement | October 31 | Coca-Cola Scholars Fund, PO Box 442, Atlanta, GA, 30301-0442, telephone (800)-306-COKE. Or visit online http://www.coca-colascholars.org or email questions@coca-colascholars.org
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| 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
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| Coker College - various scholarships available | General | $500 - $7,500 | Must have GPA of B or B+, class rank in top 15% - 20%. | Unavailable | Visit online www.coker.edu or telephone (800) 950-1908 or email financial_aid@coker.edu
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| 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 4 | 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
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| College Foundation of North Carolina - various scholarships available | General | Varies | Open to graduating North Carolina high school seniors. Requirements vary. | Varies | Visit website http://www.CFNC.org and click on "Scholarships" link
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| College of Charleston - various scholarships available | General | Varies; up to full tuition | Varies | October | Office of Admissions, 66 George Street, Charleston, SC 29424, telephone (843) 953-5540 or visit online www.cofc.edu
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| College of Wooster - various scholarships available | General | Varies | Varies; Must exhibit leadership and academic merit. | February | Office of Admissions, Wooster, OH 44691, telephone (800) 877-9905. Visit online www.wooster.edu or email admissions@wooster.edu
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| Colonial Dames of America - Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship | General | $1,000 to $3,000 | Selection based on character, grades, financial need, and a 500 - 700 word essay. | January | Marie Porter, telephone (704) 364-0496
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| Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) scholarships | General | $1,000 - $5,000 | Open to Latino students who 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. | Unavailable | CHCI Scholarship Awards, 911 2nd Street, NE, Washington DC 20002, telephone (202) 543-1771 or email chci@chci.org
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| Converse College - various scholarships available | General | Varies | 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 www.converse.edu
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| Council of the Great City Schools and Texas Instruments - Marcia Page Scholarship for African American Females for Mathematics, Engineering and Technology Excellence | Mathematics, Engineering, Technology | $5,000; two scholarships available | Open to graduating high school African-American females from schools that are members of the Council of the Great City Schools. Must be accepted at a four-year college/university and pursuing a career in mathematics, engineering, or technology. | May | Council of the Great City Schools, Attn: Marcia Page Scholarship, 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 702, Washington DC, 20004, telephone (202) 393-2427
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| Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Scholarships | History, Political Science, Economics, Government or Nursing | $1,000 - $2,000; renewable | Open to graduating seniors. All applicants must obtain a letter of sponsorship from their local DAR chapter. (The only exception is the American Indian Scholarship.) Your state scholarship chairman will assist in locating the chapter nearest you. Please send a self-addressed, stamped business-size envelope to obtain the name and address of your state scholarship chairman and an application for any of the scholarships. | February 15 | Committee Services Office, Attn: DAR Scholarships, 1776 D Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006-5303 or visit website www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
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| Davidson College - Dick Miller Memorial Scholarship July Experience | General | Up to full tuition for the July Experience Program | Open to rising high school juniors and seniors who are highly motivated, academically oriented, and self-disciplined. July Experience is a 3-week summer enrichment program offering a preview of college life on the campus of Davidson. The program has an academic component, a service project, area attractions on weekends, and campus extracurricular activities. Applicants must have strong academic records, recommendations from principal and counselors, and financial need. | February 15 | The July Experience office, email julyexperience@davidson.edu or telephone (704) 894-2508.
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| Davidson College - various scholarships available | General | Varies; up to full tuition | High academics and above average test scores, exceptional promise in academics, character, leadership, athletics, and community service | January 2, 2008 | Davidson College Office of Financial Aid, Box 7156, Davidson, NC 28035, telephone (800)768-0380 or visit website www.davidson.edu
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| Davidson Institute for Talent Development - Davidson Fellows | General | $10,000 - $50,000 | Open to young people under age 18 with outstanding achievement(s) who can demonstrate the development of their talents in science, technology, mathematics, music, literature, philosophy, or "outside the box" with a significant piece of work. Such work may be: an exceptionally creative application of existing knowledge, a new idea with high impact, an innovative solution with broad-range implications, an important advancement that can be replicated and built upon, an interdisciplinary discovery, a prodigious performance, another demonstration of extraordinary accomplishment. | March 26 | Visit website http://www.davidsoninstitute.org or download application at www.ditdservices.org/Articles.aspx?ArticleID=266&NavID=4_23 or email davidsonfellows@ditd.org
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| Debbie Antshel Memorial CPCC Scholarship - Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public Schools Foundation | Human Services or related field | Unspecified | Open to graduating CMS seniors planning to attend CPCC in the fall. Must demonstrate commitment to community service, as shown through volunteer experience and career objectives. Special consideration will be given to students showing a commitment to the spirit of volunteerism, community advocacy, and a proven desire to bring out the best in people. | May 16 | Lynn Roberson, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public Schools Foundation, 701 East Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Charlotte NC 28202, telephone (980) 343-5092 or email lynn.roberson@cms.k12.nc.us
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| Denison University - various scholarships available | General | Varies | Offered to highly qualified students who will be chosen based on strong academic performance. Must have 2.5 cumulative GPA. | Fall | Admissions Staff, telephone 1-800-DENISON or visit online www.denison.edu or email finaid@denison.edu
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| Discover Card Tribute Award Program | General | $2,500 - $25,000 | 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 in December 2007. | January | Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship Program, telephone (866)756-7932 or visit website www.discovercard.com, click on "About Our Company", then click on "Community Affairs", then click on "Discover Care Tribute Awards".
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| Do Something BRICK Award | General | $5,000 scholarship and $5,000 grant for the community | Open to US citizens and permanent residents under 25 years old who seek to effect change to better their communities. Must demonstrate the identification of a problem or need within their community. Must be passionately dedicated to generating change and must show effective communication of their vision of the change. | December 31 | Visit online http://www.dosomething.org/brick
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| 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 www.duke-energy.com, then click on "Community", then "Educational Support", then "Duke Energy Scholars".
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| Duke University - various scholarships available | General | Up to full tuition | All applicants for admission are considered for available merit scholarships. Specific applications are not available or required. Most merit scholarship programs do not require that the winner demonstrate need; all merit scholarships are based on the student's academic and personal profile. Additional grant assistance will be provided to those students whose need exceeds the value of their merit scholarship. | November 1 | Duke University, telephone (919) 660-3070 or (919) 684-6225 or visit website http://www.aas.duke.edu
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| E. R. and Lillian B. Dimmette Scholarship Fund | General | Range from $1,000 to $4,000; renewable | Demonstrated financial need and ability to succeed in college, unweighted GPA 3.0 to 3.5, combined SAT score less than 1100, involvement in school and community activities. Applicants should be students who have substantial need for financial assistance and fall between the cracks of other financial aid/scholarship programs. One nominee per high school. | February 15 | See your high school scholarship coordinator or Mr. Ron Joyner, telephone (980) 343-3726
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| East Carolina - various scholarships available | General | $250 to full tuition | Varies | January | Office of Financial Aid, East Carolina University, telephone (252) 328-9379 or email faques@mail.ecu.edu
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| Eckerd College - various scholarships available | General | $1,500 to full tuition | Varies by scholarship | February | Financial Aid Office, Eckerd College, 4200 54th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711, telephone (800) 456-9009 or email finaid@eckerd.edu
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| ECPI College of Technology | General | $1,500 - $3,000 | Must be a high school senior planning to attend ECPI; GPA and SAT/ACT are considered. | April | ECPI, telephone (866) 708-6167
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| Education is Freedom | General | $2,000; renewable | Open to current high school seniors who have been a US resident for at least 1 year and have a GPA between 3.0 and 3.5, planning to enroll in a 2-year or 4-year college or university. Selection is based on financial need, leadership/activities, work history, candidate appraisal. Submit application electronically from the website. | January 15 | Education is Freedom, 2711 North Haskell Ave., Suite 300, LB 18, Dallas, TX 75204, telephone (866) EIF-EDUCATE
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| Elks National Foundation "Most Valuable Student" Award | General | $1,000 - $15,000; renewable | Open to high school seniors who are US citizens. Selection is based on scholarship, leadership, financial need. | January 11 | Elks USA Lodge #392, PO Box 19384, Charlotte, NC 28219, telephone (704) 509-4137 or email scholarship@elks.org
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| Ellen Masin Persina National Press Club Scholarship | Journalism | $5,000; renewable | Open to minority students. Must be a high school senior, planning to pursue a career in journalism, with a GPA at least 2.75. Submit application form, work samples, essay, letters of recommendation, transcript, copy of FAFSA, documentation of acceptance letter from the college or university you will attend. | March 1 | General Manager's Office, National Press Club, 529 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20045, telephone (202) 662-7500. Also visit website http://www.press.org, click on "Club Activities", then "Scholarships", then "Persina Scholarship".
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| Elon University - various scholarships available | Varies | Varies; up to full tuition | Varies | February | Admissions Office, 2700 Campus Box, Elon, NC 27244, telephone (800) 334-8448 or email admissions@elon.edu
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| Emory University - various scholarships available | General | Up to full tuition | Selection based on personal qualities, leadership, scholastic excellence. | November 1 | Emory University, 201 Dowman Drive, Atlanta, GA 30322, telephone (404) 727-6039 or email finaid@emory.edu
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| Erskine College - various scholarships available | General | Up to full tuition | Selection is based on high school scholastic achievement; involvement in church, school, community. Must submit the Erskine College Scholarship Application. | February 1 | Erskine College, Two Washington Street, P.O. Box 338, Due West, SC 29639 telephone (800)241-8721 or email admissions@erskine.edu
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| 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 disabilities who are completing their last year of high school who show evidence of dedication, perseverance, motivation and excellence in all endeavors. | March | Telephone (800) 962-6817, or visit website http://www.ecac-parentcenter.org
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| Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) - various scholarships available | General | Up to full tuition | Varies | January | Office of University Admissions, Fairleigh Dickinson University, College at Florham, 285 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940, telephone (800) 338-8803
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| 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 http://finaid.uncfsu.edu/scholarshipindex.htm
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| Firefighters Burned Children Fund, Inc. (FFBCF) - Burn Survivors Education Scholarship | General | $1,000 for undergraduate education; $500 for continuing education or personal enrichment | Open to burn survivors 25 years old and under who are current NC residents. Must be accepted or enrolled in a college/university or trade school. Must model exemplary behavior. Submit an application form, official transcript, acceptance letter, letter of references, proof of current residency. | Open-ended; recipients are announced during October of the award year | FFBCF Burn Survivors Scholarship Application, 1215 South Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203
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| Future Black Men of America, Inc. Laptop Scholarship | General | Laptop | Open to graduating high school African American males, with at least 3.0 GPA. Must be a NC resident, accepted to a 4-year college or university, and have financial need. Submit application, essay, 3 letters of recommendation, transcript, copy of acceptance letter, proof of 5 hours of community service since January 2008. | June 1 | Future Black Men of America, Inc., 9660 Falls of Neuse Rd., Suite138-336, Raleigh NC 27615, telephone Antoine Medley at (919) 210-3516 or email antoine.medley@futureblackmen.org
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| 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. | February 1 | Scholarship Programs, Phi Delta Kappa International, PO Box 798, Bloomington IN 47402-0789. Ot contact the FTA advisor at your school or Phi Delta Kappa International, telephone (800) 766-1156 or email scholarships@pdkintl.org
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| Gardner-Webb University - various scholarships available | General | Varies | Be a resident of NC for at least one year and/or graduate in the top 25% of your high school class, and/or be a dependent of a Southern Baptist ordained minister. | January | School counselor or Gardner-Webb University, Boiling Springs, NC 28017, telephone (704) 406-4000, or visit online http://www.gardner-webb.edu
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| Gates Millenium 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 Millenium Scholars Program, PO Box 10500 Fairfax, VA 22031-8044, telephone (877)690-4677 or visit website http://www.gmsp.org
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| 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
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| Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Award Program | Entrepreneurship, Business, Finance | $1,000 - $10,000 | Open to enterprising and community-minded 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. | February 29 | The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, Attn: Girls Going Places, 7 Hanover Square, 26-J, New York NY 10004 or email Also check out www.girlsgoingplaces.com. Or email guardianwomenschannel@glic.com. Applications are available online.
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| Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes | General; service work | $2,000 | Open to young people up to 18 years old who have shown extraordinary leadership in making our world better. Must be someone who helps people, protects the environment, works to halt violence, or leads other important service work. Must be nominated by an adult who is familiar with the young person's service activity. | April 30 | The Barron Prize, 545 Pearl Street, Boulder CO 80302 or visit website http://www.barronprize.org or email Barbara Ann Richman at ba_richman@barronprize.org
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| Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of North Carolina - Charles Edward Cathey Masonic Scholarship | General | $1,000 | Open to graduating high school seniors with at least 3.0 GPA. Submit application, SAT/ACT scores, extracurricular/civic activities, and two recommendations. Personal interview may also be required. | March 15 | Mr. Walter Clapp, telephone (888) 276-7251 or write Grand Lodge Scholarship Committee, PO Box 6506, 2921 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh NC 27628. Also see your high school scholarship coordinator for an application.
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| Gray's College Bookstore | General | $200 for textbooks | Open to graduating CMS high school seniors who will be rising freshmen at UNC-Charlotte. Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 and demonstrated financial need. Submit application, transcript, essay, two letters of recommendation. | March 31 | Gray's College Bookstore, 9430 University City Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28213, telephone (704)548-8100 or email textbooks@graysbooks.com
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| Greater Charlotte Alliance of Black School Educators (GCABSE) Scholarship | General | $1,000; 6 available | Open to graduating African American high school seniors who are US citizens. Must be in good standing with respective high school. Must show proof of acceptance from an accredited post-secondary institution, copy of most recent grade report (GPA 2.8 or higher), and typed application form. | April 1 | Judy Goins, telephone (980) 343-2654 or email judy.goins@cms.k12.nc.us
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| Greensboro College - various scholarships available | General | Varies | Selection is based on merit. | December | Greensboro College, 815 W. Market St., Greensboro, NC 27401, telephone (800) 346-8226. Visit online http://www.gborocollege.edu
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| Hampton-Sydney College - various scholarships available | General | Up to full tuition | Selection based on outstanding academic and extracurricular achievement. | Fall | Hampton-Sydney College, Hampden-Sydney, VA 23943, telephone (800) 755-0733 or email hsfinaid@hsc.edu.
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| Herman Hoose Scholarship - Charlotte Metro Credit Union | General | $1,000 | Open to graduating high school seniors who are current Charlotte Metro Credit Union members and plan to enroll in an institution of higher learning following graduation. Applications will be judged based on academic achievement, financial need, career goals, extracurricular activities, letters of reference | March | Charlotte Metro Credit Union, Attn: Scholarship Committee, 718 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28204, telephone (704)375-0183 and ask for Marketing.
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| High Point University - various scholarships available | General | Up to full tuition | Open to graduating high school seniors who demonstrated outstanding achievement, good citizenship, strong leadership and exceptional scholarship during their high school careers. | Fall | High Point University, 833 Montlieu Avenue, High Point, NC 27262-3598, telephone (800)345-6993 or e-mail admiss@highpoint.edu
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| Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) | 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 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent). Must be pursuing or plan to pursue your first undergraduate or graduate degree. Must apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). | Varies | Hispanic Scholarship Fund, 55 Second Street, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94105, telephone (415) 808-2376 or (877) HSF-INFO
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| Home Builder's Association of Charlotte - Women's Council | Home building | Up to $200 | Selection is based on career objectives, academic record, activities, and financial need. Must submit application. | Unavailable | Email Pat Davis at patricia.davis@piedmontng.com
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| Horace Mann Employee Scholarship Program | General | $10,000 over 4 years; 2 available | Students must be college-bound high school seniors whose parent or legal guardian is a Horace Mann employee. Submit written essay, school and community activities, high school transcript, and letters of recommendation. | February 29 | Horace Mann Employee Scholarship Program, 1 Horace Mann Plaza, Mail #M069, Springfield, IL 62715, or visit http://www.horacemann.com, click on the link "Educator Scholarships", then "Employee Program".
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| Huntersville-North Mecklenburg Civic Association | General | $1,000 | Graduating members of the senior classes or North Mecklenburg High School or Hopewell High School. Academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and financial need will be considered. | April | |
