Scholarships Sorted By Source       Source Discipline Award Requirements Deadline Contact   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. November  Air Force ROTC representative or apply online at www.afrotc.com/scholarships More Information 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 More Information Alabama State University General Varies Varies May 1  School Counselor or Alabama State University, Office of Financial Aid, PO Box 271 Montgomery AL 36106-0271. Telephone (334) 229-4323; or email finaid@alasu.edu More Information 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. See you high school scholarship coordinator for an application. March 2  Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Rho Psi Omega Chapter, Attn: Scholarship Committee, PO Box 30833, Charlotte NC 28230 or email Mitzi Higgins at rposcholarships@hotmail.com. Visit website and click on the link "Scholarship Information" for the application. More Information 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 Alton L. Bland $2,280   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 or email mfelber@aia.org More Information 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. April 15  Mr. Henry Well at the American Cancer Society, telephone (800) 227-2345 or (803) 798-5427 or email henry.well@cancer.org More Information American Chemical Society Scholars Program Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Chemical Engineering 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. March 31  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 email scholars@acs.org. More Information 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 1  ACSM, 6 Montgomery Village Avenue, Suite 403, Gaithersburg, MD 20879, telephone (240) 632-9716 ext. 113 or email Dawn James at dawn.james@acsm.net 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. February 1  American Dental Hygienists Association, telephone (800) 735-4916. Visit online at http://www.adha.org or email institute@adha.org 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 1  Visit American Fire Sprinkler Association website at www.afsascholarship.org. Essay and test are available through the site. More Information 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 or email chammond@ahlef.org 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 between 2.0 and 3.4. April 4  Telephone (866) 866-8642 or email scholarships@nrc1.org More Information 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  AIChE Awards Administrator, 3 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5901; telephone (646)495-1333 or email awards@aiche.org. More Information American Legion Legacy Scholarship General Varies; renewable Open to children of active duty US military, Guard, and Reserve personnel who were federalized and died on active duty on or after September 11, 2001. Must be a high school senior or high school graduate. Scholarship is for undergraduate study at a US school of higher education. April 15  The American Legion, Attn: American Legion Legacy Scholarship, PO Box 1055, Indianapolis IN 46206. Also telephone Bob Caudell at (317) 630-1212 or Bill Sloan at (317) 630-1265. More Information 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 6  American Meteorological Society, Attn: Scholarship Program, 45 Beacon St., Boston, MA 02108-3693, telephone Donna Sampson at (617) 227-2426 ext. 246. More Information Appalachian State University - various scholarships available General $1,000 to full tuition Varies; selection is generally based on GPA, SAT, leadership experience, active involvement in school/community activities, references Varies  ASU Admissions Office, telephone (828) 262-2120 or email admissions@appstate.edu or apply online. More Information 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 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. Varies  See your school scholarship coordinator or apply online or telephone (800) 750-7682. More Information 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 Varies  The Art Institute of Charlotte, Three LakePointe Plaza, 2110 Water Ridge Parkway, Charlotte NC 28217-4536, telephone (704) 357-8020. More Information ArtFest Youth Art Scholarship Competition Art $350 - $1,200 Open to high school seniors. Submit two original pieces of artwork. ArtFest is held in Matthews, NC in September. July  School scholarship coordinator, art teacher, or Matthews Chamber of Commerce at (704) 847-3649. Or visit online http://www.matthewschamber.com. More Information 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 by the end of January. Varies  AAJA, 1182 Market Street, Suite 320, San Francisco CA 94102, telephone (415) 346-2051 More Information Assistance League of Charlotte Scholarship in Memory of Tere Berigan General Up to $10,000 for freshman year; Up to $1,000 for previous recipients for sophomore, junior, or senior year Open to graduating seniors in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools who are 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. Must 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 4  Assistance League of Charlotte, Attn: Scholarship Committee, PO Box 471112, Charlotte, NC 28247-1112, telephone (704)525-5228 or email Janice Junker at jwjunker@hotmail.com. Application will also be available online at http://www.charlotte.assistanceleague.org More Information AXA Achievement 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  See website http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/about.html More Information Ayn Rand Essay Contests General $50 to $10,000 for 11th and 12th graders; $30 to $2,000 for 8th, 9th, and 10th graders High school juniors and seniors must complete an essay on the Ayn Rand novel "The Fountainhead". 8th graders through high school 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 8th graders/freshmen/sophomores  Visit online www.aynrand.org/contests More Information 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, Communication or Nursing. Must complete a 1,000 word essay on why you are pursuing a career in that area. May 31  BECA, Inc., PO Box 42039, Charlotte NC 28215, or email info@womenofbeca.com or telephone (704) 236-6067 More Information Best Buy Children's 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 and apply online. More Information Beta Omicron Sigma Philo Scholarship General $400 Open to high school seniors planning to enroll full time in an accredited institution of higher learning. Must be enrolled in their college of choice no later than Fall 2009. More information about this scholarship will be forthcoming. January 31  Scholarship chairperson, Beta Omicron Sigma Philos, PO Box 31372, Charlotte NC 28231-1372 or check websites www.charlottesgrho.org/html/home.html or www.charlottesgrho.org/html/philos.html More Information 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 More Information Bobby Phills Scholarship Fund General $1,000; renewable Must be a graduating high school senior from a school in the Mecklenburg county area with a SAT of 1150 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. january 12  Bobby Phills Educational Awareness Foundation, 6053 Willow Glen Drive, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809. Or call (225) 293-4733 or email info@bobbyphillsfoundation.org. Or visit website http://www.bobbyphillsfoundation.org and click on "Community Events". More Information Bollinger Foundation General Unspecified Available to children whose parent(s) or guardian(s) have died. The foundation is interested in helping families in which either the mother, father, or guardian works or worked in the field of public or affordable housing, or economic or community development. Awards are based on family need. May 15  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@iedconline.org More Information Boston University - various scholarships available Varies Up to full tuition Varies; most are academic in nature, some in specific areas of study. Others are awarded to talented athletes, performers, and artisits. For some scholarships, you must be nominated; for others, you must apply. Varies  Boston University, 881 Commonwealth Ave., 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02215, telephone (617) 353-2965 or email finaid@bu.edu More Information 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 15  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 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 15  Burger King Scholars Program, c/o Scholarship Program Administrators, Inc., PO Box 23737, Nashville TN 37202-3737 or email jrsimon@scholarshipadministrators.com More Information Campbell University - various scholarships available General Varies; Up to $14,000 per year Intellectual ability, strong character, commitment to service, excellent leadership potential, B+ average, top 10% of class. Varies  Campbell University, PO Box 546, Buies Creek, NC 27506, telephone (800) 334-4111 extension 1311. More Information 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. More Information Carolina Cooperative Credit Union - K.C. Sinclair Scholarship General $1,000; 2 scholarships available 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  Email general@carolinacoopu.org or contact Scholarship Committee, Carolina Cooperative Credit Union, 6502 McMahon Drive, Charlotte NC 28226 or telephone (704) 543-8901. More Information Catawba College, Presidents Scholarship $5,000   Catawba Valley Community College Varies Varies; $100 to full tuition, books, fees, supplies, and part-time job Good scholastic record, demonstrated financial need Unavailable  Teresa Biggs, Catawba Valley Community College, 2550 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602, telephone (828) 327-7000 ext. 4288 or email tbiggs@cvcc.edu More Information 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 27  CEM Corporation, PO Box 200, 3100 Smith Farm Rd., Matthews NC 28106. Telephone Dr. Grace Vanier or Michelle Horn at (704) 821-7015. Email grace.vanier@cem.com or michelle.horn@cem.com. Applications will be available for download at http://www.cem.com/support/palasek.asp. More Information 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  High school scholarship coordinator or CPCC Financial Aid office, PO Box 35009, Charlotte NC 28235-5009. Telephone (704) 330-6942. Visit online www.cpcc.edu More Information Charlotte Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - The Dororthy Counts Scoggins/E. Virginia Shadd "Breaking Barriers" Scholarship General Unspecified Open to graduating African-American female high school seniors with GPA at least 3.0 on 4.0 scale. Must enroll as a full time student at a 4-year college or university. Must demonstrate potential for post secondary education as evidenced with academic performance and SAT/ACT scores. Must have leadership potential as evidenced by school and community activities. Must demonstrate financial need. Submit application form, two letters of recommendation, transcript, copy of most recent SAT/ACT scores, one-page typed essay stating why applicant is applying for the scholarship (include qualifications, educational and career goals and financial need). Finalists will participate in an interview. March 7  Cynthia Baez, telephone (704) 882-4695 or LaTonja Miller at (704) 510-8832. Email Layla McCall at laylamccall@yahoo.com for an application. Mailing address is Scholarship Committee, Charlotte Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 313 W. Seventh St., Charlotte NC 28202. 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. 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. March 1  Charlotte Housing Authority Scholarship Fund, Southside Aurora Center, 306 Benjamin St, Charlotte NC 28203, telephone (704) 336-5782. More Information 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 Linda A. Dudley at (704) 364-4400 ext. 226 or email ldudley@cottinghamchalk.com More Information Charlotte Metro Credit Union - Herman Hoose Scholarship General $1,000 Open to graduating high school seniors who are current Charlotte Metro Credit Union members (member application is available on the website). Must 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 31  Charlotte Metro Credit Union, Attn: Scholarship Committee, 718 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28204, telephone (704)375-0183 and ask for Marketing. More Information Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA) Education Foundation Travel and Hospitality $500 - $1,000 Scholarships are offered to students in tourism and hospitality management programs at accredited colleges and universities. Scholarships may also be awarded to high school students who wish to increase their knowledge in the tourism and hospitality fields and are planning to attend a college or university. Applications will be processed throughout the year.  Email jim.helms@crva.com. More Information Charlotte-Mecklenburg Association of Educational Office Professionals (CMAEOP)- Vickie McKinney Memorial Scholarship Business or Business Education (preferably) Up to $1,000 Open to graduating high school seniors. Business majors or Business Education majors preferred. February 16  Janet McGrant at (980) 343-3128, email j.mcgrant@cms.k12.nc.us 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 6  The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Service Scholarship Committee, Foundation for the Carolinas, 217 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, telephone (704)973-4553. Applications are available online at www.fftc.org. More Information Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Athletic League (PAL) - Glen Mowrey Scholarship Award General $1,000 Open to students who are between the ages of 15 - 20 years old and have participated in PAL program for at least 3 years. Must be a graduating high school senior who will receive a diploma from an accredited high school, or a GED from an accredited institution, within the state of NC. Must be accepted for admission to an accredited college/university or technical school. Submit an application, official transcript, and copy of acceptance letter. July 30  Jeff Hood, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Athletic League, 812 Oaklawn Avenue, Charlotte NC 28206, telephone (704) 336-2105 or email jhood@palcharlotte.org More Information Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) 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. Preference will be given to students whose parents or guardians are employed by CMS and to those who have the greatest financial need. March 23  Mrs. Clara Hedburg, telephone (704) 375-9588 or (704) 548-8070. 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 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 telephone (202) 232-3858 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 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 15  Ms. Angela Bellamy (919) 560-8910 More Information Clemson University - various scholarships available General Varies; up to full tuition Varies Varies  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 More Information Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation General $10,000 - $20,000 Open to 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 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 (601) 948-3539 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 2  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 More Information 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 More Information College of Charleston - various scholarships available Varies Varies; up to full tuition Varies Varies  Office of Admissions, 66 George Street, Charleston, SC 29424, telephone (843) 953-5540 or email financialaid@cofc.edu More Information Colonial Dames of America - Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship General $1,000 to $3,000 Submit an application form, photograph, transcript, two letters of recommendation, three copies of an original 500-700 word essay. Selection is based on character, grades, financial need, and essay. Essay topic is as follows: At its inception our Founding Fathers did not intend for the Electoral College to be a democratic process. Over the last 200 years, our nation has become increasingly deocratic. Do you believe this process is still a viable mechanism today? Cite at least three outside sources to support your view. February 2  Ms. Marie Porter, 1309 Candle Court, Charlotte NC 28211 telephone (704) 364-0496 Community Development Scholarship $10,000   Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) scholarships Varies $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. April 16  CHCI Scholarship Awards, 911 2nd Street NE, Washington DC 20002, telephone (202) 543-1771 or email chci@chci.org More Information Converse College - various scholarships available General Varies Selection based on SAT scores, class rank, academics and leadership. Varies  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. More Information Covenant College Scholarship $20,000   Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Scholarships History, Law,Political Science, Economics, Government, Education 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 More Information Davidson College - various scholarships available Varies Varies; up to full tuition High academics and above average test scores, exceptional promise in academics, character, leadership, athletics, and community service January 2  Davidson College Office of Financial Aid, Box 7156, Davidson, NC 28035, telephone (800)768-0380 or visit website www.davidson.edu More Information Davidson Institute for Talent Development - Davidson Fellows Mathematics, Science, Literature, Music, Technology, Philosophy and "Outside the Box" $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 4  Email davidsonfellows@davidsongifted.org More Information Dean Barber Memorial Scholarship Visual Arts $1,000 Open to graduating seniors at Myers Park High School who plan on a career in the visual arts and are admitted to a college, university or post-secondary school. Submit application, resume, transcript, list of community service projects, copy of college acceptance letter, portfolio of 10-12 original visual art works presented in CD, DVD or slide format, and an essay. April 1  Dean Barber Scholarship, 5009 Bradmead Court, Marietta GA 30066 or email deanbarberfundraiser@yahoo.com Debbie Antshel Memorial CPCC Scholarship - Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public Schools Foundation Human Services or related field Full tuition and fees for freshman year at CPCC 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. Or telephone Arlette Dolphin at (980) 343-6265 or email arlette.dolphin@cms.k12.nc.us More Information Discover Scholarship Program General $30,000; 10 scholarships available 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. January 31  Discover Scholarship Program, telephone (866)756-7932 More Information 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. March 1  Jordyn Wells, telephone (212) 254-2390 ext. 238 or email jwells@dosomething.org More Information Drexel University, Dean Scholarship $32,000   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. More Information 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. Varies  Duke University, telephone (919) 660-3070 or email ousf@duke.edu More Information Duke University Scholarship $171,000   East Carolina - various scholarships available General $250 to full tuition Varies Varies  Office of Financial Aid, East Carolina University, telephone (252) 328-6640 More Information Elks National Foundation - "Most Valuable Student" Award, Legacy Awards, Emergency Educational Fund Grant General $1,000 - $15,000; renewable Varies depending on award; may or may not need to be children or grandchildren of Elks. Open to high school seniors who are US citizens. Selection is based on scholarship, leadership, financial need. Applications must be endorsed by the local lodge. Applications are available online at www.elks.org/enf. January  ENF Scholarship Office, 2750 N. Lakeview Ave., Chicago IL 60614-2256, telephone (773) 755-4732 or email scholarship@elks.org. Local contact is Elks USA Lodge #392, PO Box 19384, Charlotte, NC 28219, telephone (704) 509-4137 or email scholarship@elks.org More Information Ellen Masin Persina National Press Club Scholarship Journalism $5,000; renewable Open to graduating minority high school seniors planning to pursue a career in journalism. Must have GPA at least 3.0. Submit (in triplicate) 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  National Press Club, 529 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20045, telephone (202) 662-7599. Application is available online. More Information Elon University - various scholarships available Varies $500 - $8,000 Varies Varies  Elon Financial Aid Office, Campus Box 2700, Elon, NC 27244, telephone (336) 278-7640 or email finaid@elon.edu 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. More Information Firefighters Burned Children Fund, Inc. (FFBCF) - Burn Survivors Education Scholarship General Up to $3,000; 3 scholarships available 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 More Information Florida A&M University (FAMU) Computer Information Sciences Program Computer Science and Information Technology $3,000 - $5,000 per semester Open to minority female high school seniors who express financial need and an interest in computer science or information technology. Unavailable  Email jblack@cis.famu.edu or telephone (850) 412-7354 More Information Gardner Webb University,Presidential Fellows Scholarship $110,000   Gardner-Webb University - various scholarships available General $4,000 - $6,750 Varies Varies  Gardner-Webb University, Boiling Springs, NC 28017, telephone (704) 406-4000. More Information 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 12  Gates Millenium Scholars Program, PO Box 10500 Fairfax, VA 22031-8044, telephone (877)690-4677. More Information General Foundation of Woman's Clubs (GFWC) Junior Woman's Club of Charlotte - Sallie Southall Cotton Scholarship General $750 - $1,500; one time (state level winner will receive an additional $22,000) Open to students who are qualified US citizens in the top 25% of their class. Must plan to attend one of our state-supported universities. Judging is based on character, scholastic record, leadership, potential, and financial need. Submit typed application, transcript, recent photograph, completed FAFSA form, 2 typed letters of recommendation, personal letter, and SAT scores. January 10  First contact your school scholarship coordinator for information and application materials. Or email Becky Hoech at bhoech@carolina.rr.com Georgetown University $120,000   Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) - various scholarships available Varies Up to full tuition Varies; Typically must have GPA of at least 3.0. Varies  Georgia Institute of Technology, Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, 225 North Avenue, Atlanta GA 30332-0460, telephone (404) 894-4160 or email finaid@gatech.edu More Information Gilford College $18,000   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. More Information Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes General; service work $2,500 Open to young people 8 to 18 years old who have shown leadership and courage in public service. 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 More Information Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of North Carolina - Charles Edward Cathey Masonic Scholarship General $1,000 Open to graduating NC 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 13  Mr. Walter Clapp, telephone (888) 276-7251 or write Grand Lodge Scholarship Committee, PO Box 6506, 2921 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh NC 27628. More Information 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 23  Ms. Judy Goins, email goins180@bellsouth.net or judy.goins@cms.k12.nc.us. Mailing address, GCABSE, c/o Scholarship Committee, PO Box 36693, Charlotte NC 28236-6693 Greensboro College - various scholarships available Varies Varies Varies Varies  Greensboro College, 815 W. Market St., Greensboro, NC 27401, telephone (800) 346-8226. Visit online http://www.gborocollege.edu More Information 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. Varies  High Point University, 833 Montlieu Avenue, High Point, NC 27262-3598, telephone (800)345-6993. More Information Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) - various 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 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 (877) HSF-INFO or email scholar1@hsf.net More Information Home Builder's Association of Charlotte - Women's Council Home building, Construction Management, Architecture, Interior Design, Building Science, Landscape Architecture, General Contracting, Building Science, Environmental Design, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Welding $500 or more; renewable Open to graduating CMS high school seniors. Selection is based on career objectives, academic record, activities, and financial need. Must submit application, recommdation letter, transcript March 13  Email Ms. Pat Davis at patricia.davis@piedmontng.com or telephone (704) 587-6961. More Information Horace Mann Employee Scholarship Program Varies $10,000 over 4 years 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. Unavailable  Horace Mann Employee Scholarship Program, 1 Horace Mann Plaza, Mail #M069, Springfield, IL 62715, telephone (217) 788-5373. More Information Imagine America Scholarship Program General $1,000 Open to graduating high school students who are likely to sucessfully 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. High schools must be enrolled in Imagine America; school counselors can enroll their high schools by calling (202) 336-6724 or email scholarships@imagine-america.org Unspecified  Imagine America Foundation, 10 G Street NE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20002, telephone (202) 336-6724 or email scholarships@imagine-america.org. More Information Intel Science Talent Search Science Up to $100,000 Open to high school seniors in the US and American students attending school abroad. Must complete an entry project. November  Intel Science Talent Search, Science Service, 1719 N. Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036, telephone (202) 785-2255 or email sciedu@societyforscience.org More Information Intertribal Timber Council - Truman D. Picard Scholarship Program Forestry, Natural Resources, Fisheries, etc. $1,500 - $2000 Open to Native American/Alaskan students pursuing higher education in Natural Resources. Must submit letter of application demonstrating interest in Natural Resources, commitment to education and community/culture, and financial need. Also submit resume, 3 letters of reference, evidence of validated enrollment in a federally recognized tribe or Alaska Native corporation, and transcript. February  Intertribal Timber Council, ATTN: Education Committee, 1112 NE 21st Avenue, Suite 4, Portland, OR 97232-2114, telephone (503) 282-4296 or email itc1@teleport.com More Information James Beard Foundation Scholarship Culinary Arts $500 - $5,000 Must have strong aptitude, financial need, acceptance to culinary school. Submit 2 references, tax return. Specific criteria varies for different scholarships. Applications will be available online after April 1, 2009. May  Diane Harris Brown, Educational and Community Programming, The James Beard Foundation, 6 W. 18th St., 10th Floor, New York NY 10011, telephone (212) 627-1128 or email dhbrown@jamesbeard.org. Or visit website http://www.jamesbeard.org, click on "Education". More Information Jiffy Lube Road Trip Scholarship General $1,000; Up to 4 scholarships available Open to current Charlotte area high school seniors who plan to attend a 2-year or 4-year college or university, technical school, or other qualified technical or professional program. Submit essay describing in 600 words or less your goals, including what course you have plotted to reach them, any roadblocks you may encounter and how you will overcome them. Also submit application. March 15  Jiffy Lube c/o Road Trip Scholarship, 5569-5 Bowden Rd, Jacksonville FL 32216. Applications can be downloaded from the website. Or contact Lindsey Carpenter at telephone (904) 636-5131 ext. 208 or email lindsay@mediadesignjax.com More Information Johnson & Wales University (JWU) - Charlotte Campus Culinary Arts Varies Open to students who demonstrate financial need, superior academic achievement or various other life circumstances. Varies  Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte Campus, Sudent Academic and Financial Services, Gateway Village, 800 W Trade St, Suite 160, Charlotte NC 28202, telephone (866) 598-2427 or (980) 598-1300. More Information Johnson C. Smith - various scholarships available General Varies Open to minority students; awarded based on academic achievement. Varies  Johnson C. Smith University, Office of Student Financial Aid, 100 Beatties Ford Rd., Charlotte, NC 28216, telephone (704) 378-1035. Or email financialaid@jcsu.edu More Information Junior Achievement (JA) Scholarships Business, Culinary Arts, Hospitality, or Technology $500 to full tuition Open to JA members with strong academics. Must have recommendation from JA Programs consultant. Varies  Visit website www.ja.org or email scholarships@ja.org or telephone (888) 452-2586. More Information Kappa Military Beautillion - Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. General Varies Varies October  Von Cedric McAfee, Committee Representative, telephone (704) 789-1042 or email mack1911@windstream.net. KFC Colonel's Scholars Program Scholarships General Up to $5,000; renewable Open to graduating high school seniors who have an entrepreneurial spirit and a GPA of 2.75 or higher. Must plan to pursue a bachelor's degree at a public college or university within your state of residence. Must be a US citizen or permanent resident and demonstrate financial need. Complete the online application. February 10  Visit website http://www.kfcscholars.org or email kfcscholars@act.org or telephone (866) KFC-7240 More Information Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarships General $50 - $5,000 Open to students between 6 - 18 years old who volunteer in their community and make a postive contribution. Must be nominated either online or in-store from February 1 - March 15. March 15  Kohls Department Stores, Attn: Community Relations Department, N56 W17000 Ridgewood Dr., Menomonee Falls WI 53051. Telephone (262) 703-7000. More Information Laramie Walden Memorial Scholarship General $500 Open to graduating high school seniors who are the son or daughter of a Charlotte firefighter. Must excel academically and artistically. GPA must be at least 3.5. Recipient must also participate in a sanctioned high school sport. April 17  Ms. Qiana L. White, Foundation for the Carolinas, email qwhite@fftc.org or telephone (704) 973-4535. More Information Latin American Women's Association (LAWA) - Youth Scholarships General $1,000 and above; renewable Open to any first or second generation Latino student (male or female) who has been accepted into an institution of higher education and will attend full time. Must have unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher, financial need, demonstrated academic achievement and community involvement. Submit application, transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, personal letter explaining your career goals, and copy of college acceptance letter. Must be available for a personal interview. April 11  LAWA Hispanic Scholarship, Latin American Women's Association, PO Box 471854, Charlotte, NC 28247, telephone (704) 552-1003 or email youthscholarship@lawanc.org More Information Leadership Scholarship $32,000   Lenoir Rhyne College - various scholarships available Varies Up to full tuition Selection is based on academic achievement during the high school career and on GPA and SAT or ACT scores at the time of admission into Lenoir Rhyne. Unavailable  Lenoir Rhyne College, PO Box 7227, Hickory, NC 28603, telephone (828) 328-7300 or (800) 277-5721. Visit http://www.lrc.edu or email finaid@lrc.edu More Information Lenoir-Rhyne University, Scholars Award $48,000   Liberty University $48,000   Livingstone College - various scholarships available General $1,000 - $10,000; renewable Varies; selection may be based on GPA and SAT or ACT scores Unavailable  Livingstone College, 701 W. Monroe St., Salisbury, NC 28144, telephone (704) 216-6069. Also visit online http://www.livingstone.edu More Information Liz Murray Scholarship Fund - Hood Hargett Breakfast Club (HHBC) General $1,000 - $5,000 Open to area high school seniors. Criteria for the award are based on athletics, academics, community involvement and school activities. Each month from September through May, HHBC awards a $1,000 scholarship at its monthly breakfast meeting held at Carmel Country Club. One of these nine winners will be chosen to receive an additional $5,000 scholarship. March  Hood Harget Breakfast Club - Student Athlete Awards - PO Box 30127, Charlotte NC 28230 or telephone Kathy Hixon 704-602-9509 or email kathy@hoodhargett.com More Information Lowe's Scholarships General $2,500; 140 scholarships are available Oepn 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. Must have a GPA of at least 3.25. Apply online using Access Key: LOWES March 16  Contact ISTS at: https://www.applyists.net/EmailRequestForm.asp Access Key: LOWES More Information Malcolm Robinson Memorial Community Service Scholarship - 100 Black Men of Charlotte General $500 - $10,000 Open to graduating African-American high school seniors who show dedication to community service and have good cititzenship and high moral principles. Must have GPA of at least 2.0 and plans to attend a 2-year or 4-year university. Unavailable  Visit online http://www.100blackmenofcharlotte.org and click on the link "Contact Us". More Information Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (MCSF) General $500 to $10,000 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 planning to enroll in an accredited college/university or vocational/technical school. March 1  Telephone June Hering (800) 292-7777 or email mcsfnj@mcsf.org More Information Mars Hill College - various scholarships available General Varies Varies; selection may be based on GPA and SAT/ACT scores Unavailable  Mars Hill College, Mars Hill, NC, telephone (866) 642-4968 or (828) 689-1123. Visit online http://www.mhc.edu or email admissions@mhc.edu More Information Michael A DeMayo Law Offices Scholarships General $2,500; 10 scholarships available Open to graduating high school seniors. Must have applied for acceptance at a 4-year college or university. Submit application, SAT scores, transcript, two letters of recommendation and an essay on how to educate your peers and promote the prevention of underage drinking and driving. March 2  Download application at www.DeMayoLaw.com or see your high school scholarship coordinator. Contact Ms. Kristine Woolley, Law Offices of Michael A DeMayo, L.L.P., PO Box 34426, Charlotte, NC 28234, telephone (704) 343-4644, or email kwoolley@demayolaw.com More Information National Art Materials Trade Association (NAMTA) Visual Arts Major Scholarship Visual Arts or Arts Education Up to $1,000 Open to graduating high school students planning to attend an accredited university, college, or technical school. Submit application and 2-3 examples of your work electronically. Applicants are judged primarily on artistic talent and potential. GPA, financial need, extracurricular activities and special interests may also be considered. March 1  National Art Materials Trade Association, 15806 Brookway Dr., Suite 300, Huntersville NC 28078, telephone (704) 892-6244. More Information National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY)- LeTendre Education Fund for Homeless Children General $1,500; at least two available Open to students who are homeless or have experienced homelessness during their academic attendance, and who have demonstrated average or above average achievement. September 18, 2009  The LeTendre Education Fund, c/o the National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth, 9176 Harvey Hollow Drive, Mechanicsville VA 23116. Or telephone Patricia Popp at (757) 221-7776 or email at pxpopp@wm.edu. More Information National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Scholarship Program; various scholarships available Journalism $2,500 Open to African-American students planning to pursue a career in journalism and entering an accredited four-year college or university. Must be a member of NABJ. Submit application with resume, essay, transcript, recommendations and work samples. Varies  Irving Washington, telephone (301) 445-7100 ext. 108 or email iwashington@nabj.org. More Information National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) Scholarships; various scholarships available Journalism $1,000 - $5,000 Open to Hispanic students who wish to pursue a career in journalism. Must plan to attend a community college or university within the US or Puerto Rico. Additional qualifications vary according to scholarship. April 3  National Association of Hispanic Journalists, 1000 National Press Building, 529 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20045-2001, telephone (202) 662-7145 or email nahj@nahj.org. More Information 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 http://www.ncaa.org More Information National Federation of the Blind (NFB) - National Scholarship Program General $3,000 - $12,000; may reapply to win a second scholarship Open to high school seniors who are 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. March 31  Mr. Anil Lewis, Chairman, 1800 Johnson St., Baltimore MD 21230 telephone (410) 659-9314 or email scholarships@nfb.org 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 by marking Section 14 on the PSAT answer sheet. 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. 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 http://www.nationalmerit.org 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. 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 consitution. Essay will be judged for historical accuracy, clarity of thought, organization and proven topic, grammar and spelling, and documentation. December 31  Local contact is John J. Sullivan, Jr., 3805 Meredith Dr., Greensboro NC 27408, telephone (336) 282-4082 or email jon554sull@aol.com. National contact is Rev. Christos Christou, Jr., 303 Nicholson Road, Essex, MD 21221-6609 telephone (410) 574-5467. Or email wisesage2005@comcast.net More Information Navy Scholarships General; military obligation follows graduation Varies; Navy scholarships cover tuition, academic fees and most books. Selections are based on SAT or ACT scores, recommendations, extracurricular activities, leadership, interview, physical condition. Take SAT or ACT no later than October of senior year, preferably in June of junior year. Varies  Visit online http://www.navy.com More Information 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. March 15  NC A&T, 1601 E. Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27411, telephone (336) 334-7973 or email scholars@ncat.edu or visit online http://www.ncat.edu/finaid. More Information NC Central University - various scholarships available General Up to full tuition Varies; Selection is based on academic achievement, GPA, SAT scores March 15  NC Central University, Scholarships and Student Aid Office, PO Box 19496, Shepard Station, Durham, NC 27707, telephone (919) 530-6180 or email ssa@nccu.edu 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. Varies; earliest is March 1  The Mecklenburg County Veterans Service Office, 700 North Tryon St., Charlotte NC 28202, telephone (704) 336-2102. More Information NC REACH Scholarship General Unpecified; includes significant financial assistance, virtual mentoring, care packages, and internships Open to graduating students who were in NC DSS foster care on their 18th birthday, or were adopted from NC public foster care on or after their 12th birthday. Students may qualify for the scholarship through age 25. Unspecified  NCReach team, telephone (800) 585-6112 or email ncreach@orphan.org More Information NC State University - various scholarships available General Up to full tuition Varies; selection is based on academic achievement, GPA, SAT scores Varies  NC State University, Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, PO Box 7302, Raleigh, NC 27695-7302, telephone (919) 515-2421. More Information NC Teaching Fellows Education $6,500; renewable for 4 years for 400 high school seniors who agree to teach for four years in NC public schools after graduation Open to graduating seniors with 3.3 GPA on 4.0 scale, top 7% of class, 1205 SAT scores, school and community activities, leadership, commitment to career in public schools October  See your high school scholarship coordinator or email Ms. Cheryl Robinson at cheryl.robinson@cms.k12.nc.us Nestle Very Best in Youth Program General $1,000 donation to the charity of your choice and and an all-expense paid trip to Los Angeles, CA. Open to youth ages 13-18 with a strong academic record and good citizenship who are doing things to make their community better. November 20  Nestle Very Best In Youth, PO Box 29059, Glendale, CA 91209, telephone (818) 549-6677 More Information North Carolina Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NCASFAA) - Middle School Enrichment Scholarship General $1,000 for summer enrichment 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., telephone (919) 935-2397 or email amorey@cfi.org More Information North Carolina Blueberry Festival Association Essay Scholarship General; Agricultural field of study is NOT required $1,000 to $4,000; several scholarships available Open to graduating high school seniors in NC who have been accepted into an accredited two- or four-year college/university. Submit several copies of a cover document and an essay (specific information is required on the cover document). Essay topic is either "Why Blueberries Are the Perfect Food" or "Why Blueberries Are the Perfect Plant". March 15  NC Blueberry Festival Association, Attn: Melissa Hendrickson, PO Box 1554, Burgaw NC 28425, telephone (910) 259-1235 or email melissa_hendrickson@ncsu.edu More Information North Carolina Child Support Council - Bob R. McGuire Memorial Scholarship General $1,000 Open to graduating high school students with at least one parent who is a member of the North Carolina Child Support Council or a client of the Child Support Program. Applicants must have at least a C average in high school and an acceptance letter into a North Carolina college/university or technical institute. Must also provide a high school transcript and two letters of recommendation. April 15  Angela Bellamy, Supervisor, Durham County CSE, PO Box 810, Durham, NC 27702, telephone (919) 560-8910. More Information North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) Scholarships Education Varies Varies Varies  NC Department of Instruction, telephone (919) 807-3300 More Information North Carolina Hospitality Education Foundation Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management or Tourism $750 - $1,500; renewable Open to graduating seniors 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. January 16  Alyssa Barkley, telephone (800)582-8750. More Information North Carolina Junior Miss Scholarship Program General Up to $9,000 Open to college-bound high school senior girls who have distinguished themselves at school and in their community. 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. Local contact is Carla Morgan at email ODJuniorMiss@gmail.com More Information North Carolina Technology Association (NCTA) Charlotte WISE Kasie Capling Memorial Scholarship Information Technology or Engineering $2,000 Open to graduating high school females who have been accepted into an Engineering or Computer Science program at an accredited college or university for the Fall semester. March 28  Angela Hodges, Program Manager, NCTA Charlotte WISE, telephone (919) 856-0393 or email ahodges@nctechnology.org More Information Olympic Community of Schools, Joe White Scholarship $500   Order Sons of Italy in America (OSIA) Fred Staffileno Lodge #2790 Scholarship General $300 Open to graduating male and female high school seniors in Mecklenburg County who are US citizens of Italian descent. Must have at least one Italian or Italian-American grandparent. Must be planning to enroll in an undergraduate program at an accredited two or four-year academic institution for Fall 2009 term. Submit cover sheet, transcripts, test scores, resume, two letters of recommendation, and an essay about a personal experience which demonstrated or generated pride in your Italian heritage. April 15  OSIA, c/o Michael Civiletto, 9202 Rotherham Lane, Charlotte NC 28216 or email civilettom@fort-mill.k12.nc.us Ortho Carolina Student Athletic Trainer Scholarship Sports Medicine $2,000 Graduating senior with experience in sports medicine and athletic training March 27, 2009  Cheryl Bolick at Ortho Carolina, 4601 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28209, telephone (704) 323-2017 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 More Information Parents, Teachers, and Students Association (PTSA) Scholarships General Varies Membership in your school's PTSA Varies  See your high school scholarship coordinator or the president of your PTSA. Pfizer 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. May 1  Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship Award Center, c/o The Eden Communications Group, 515 Valley Street, Suite 200 Maplewood, NJ 07040, telephone (800) 292-7373. Or vist website to download the application. More Information Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) International Prospective Educator Scholarships Education $500 - $1,750; several scholarships available Open to graduating high school seniors who plan to major in education. Must be a member of a PDK sponsored FEA club at their high school or are the child or grandchild or a Kappan in good standing or have one of their reference letters written by a Kappan in good standing or have their application selected to represent the PDK chapter in their area. February 1  Email scholarships@pdkintl.org or write Scholarship Programs, Phi Delta Kappa International, PO Box 789, Bloomington IN 47402-0789 More Information Phoenix Commercial Group - Pay It Forward Scholarships General Up to $3,000 Open to high school seniors who demonstrate a passion for helping others in their community; have at least 2.0 GPA and plan to attend a 2-year or 4-year college or university. Applicants must help at least 3 deserving individuals between the dates of Sunday, April 1, 2007 and Monday, April 30, 2007. Submit an essay describing these events and how you believe it may have impacted the lives of the people you helped. Let these 3 people know that the only way to repay you is to help three other people in the near future. Essays will be judged in terms of writing, creativity in helping others, and substance. Unavailable  Phoenix Commercial Group, Attn: Pay It Forward Scholarships, 1727-8A Sardis Road North, Suite 101, Charlotte, NC 28270, telephone (704) 845-6878 More Information Presidential Scholarship $12,000   Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) Graphic communications, printing technology, printing management or publishing Varies; renewable annually Open to graduating high school seniors or high school graduates who plan to enroll for full time study in a two or four-year accredited graphic or printing program at a technical school or college within the US. Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher. March 1  Call PGSF at (412) 259-1740 or email pgsf@piagatf.org More Information Prudential Spirit of Community Award Community Service $1,000 - $5,000 and/or an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, DC Be a student in grades 5-12, who has engaged in a volunteer or self-initiated community service activity performed at least partly during the last 12 months; complete application online and submit to your school principal. October 31  Telephone 877-525-8491 or email spirit@principals.org More Information Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County (PLCMC) - Elizabeth S. Randolph Scholarship Education, Library Science, English or Journalism $2,500 Open to African American graduating high school seniors who are residents of Mecklenburg County and have been accepted to an accredited college or university in NC. Submit completed application and references. The scholarship will be awarded based on academic merit, commitment to education, potential for leadership in the community, financial need. The award recipient will be a student whose accomplishments, purposefulness, service, and maturity distinguish them as worthy of the honor of the scholarship award. April  See your high school scholarship coordinator or contact Rick Ricker, PLCMC, 310 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202-2139, telephone (704) 416-0603 Queens University $36,000   Queens University of Charlotte - various scholarships available Varies Up to full tuition Open to US citizens; selection is based on GPA, leadership, citizenship, and scholarship. Varies  Queens University of Charlotte, Office of Admissions, 1900 Selwyn Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28274 (704) 337-2212. Also email finaid@queens.edu More Information Queens University, Presidential Scholarship $42,000   Robert S. Morris Endowed $4,940   Ron Brown Scholar Program General $10,000 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. January 9  Ron Brown Scholar Program, 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 206, Charlottesville, VA 22901, telephone (434) 964-1588. Or email info@ronbrown.org. More Information Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Scholarship Program - various scholarships available; Asian, African American, Hispanic, or Scholars General $1,000 Open to graduating high school seniors who reside in a participating area. Selections are based on academic performance, financial need, and community involvement. February 16  RMHC US Scholarship Program, Scholarship Program Administrators, PO Box 22376, Nashville TN 37202. To apply online, go to www.applyists.net and use "RMHC" as the access code. More Information Rotary Club of Charlotte Youth Leadership Scholarship $500 Outstanding leadership, scholastic accomplishments, community involvement, and extra curricular activities. Unavailable  The Rotary Club of Charlotte NC, 841 Baxter St., Suite 118, Charlotte NC 28202. Or contact Sandy Osborne at telephone (704) 375-6816 or email chltrot@bellsouth.net More Information Ruckus House Education Scholarship Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or Special Education Up to $5,000; renewable Open to high school seniors who have been accepted into a NC college or university. Also open to community college and public university students. Must be planning to pursue careers in Education (Early Childhood, Elementary, or Special 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 work in the field of Education for 5 years upon graduation from college. March 1  Mark Tracy, Executive Director, Ruckus House Learning Center Scholarship Foundation, 9450 Moss Plantation Drive NW, Suite 101, Concord NC 28027, telephone (704) 786-3030 ext. 4011 or email mtracy@ruckushouse.com 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 Varies  Visit website http://www.thesalliemaefund.org More Information Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) - Engineering Scholarship Program Engineering or related Science $1,000-$10,000 for undesignated scholarships, $400 to full tuition for university sponsored scholarships Intention to earn degree in engineering - 3.5 GPA. SAT or ACT in 90th percentile. Must be a US citizen. December 15  Engineering Scholarships at telephone (724) 776-4970 or email scholarships@sae.org More Information Society of Women Engineers (SWE)- various scholarships available Computer Science or Engineering $1,000 - $10,000; some are renewable Varies; Open to female students admitted to a 4-year program in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology, and computer science. Must have at least 3.5 GPA. The incoming freshman scholarship application will be available March 15, 2009. Varies  Society of Women Engineers, 230 E. Ohio St., Suite 400, Chicago, IL, 60611, telephone (877) 793-4636 or email scholarshipapplication@swe.org. More Information Spina Bifida Association of America (SBAA) Scholarship Fund General Up to $2,000 Varies; Open to high school seniors who have Spinal Bifida and are accepted to a 4-year university, junior college, or trade, vocational school or business school. March 4  Adriane Griffen, 4590 MacArthur Blvd. NW, Suite 250, Washington, DC 20007, telephone (800) 621-3141 ext. 13 or email 2009sbascholarship@sbaa.org More Information ST. Andrews Presbyterian College, Trustees Scholarship $30,000   ST. Andrews Presbyterian, Honors Scholarship $4,000   State Employees' Credit Union (SECU) Foundation - "People Helping People" Scholarships General $10,000; 1 award per each traditional public high school in NC A senior student from each traditional public high school in NC can receive one of these scholarships. 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 NC. 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 up to 8 consecutive semesters. May 4  SECU Foundation, PO Box 25966, Raleigh, NC 27611-5966 or email SECUfoundation@ncsecu.org or telephone (800) 634-8017. Also see your school scholarship coordinator because each school selects a recipient. 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. March 20  Call International Scholarship Tuition Services at (615) 320-3149 and refer directly to the Susan G. Komen scholarship program when speaking with a representative. More Information Teen Achievement Scholarship General $500; two awards available Open to graduating CMS high school seniors who are planning to continue their education immediately after graduation. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.25. Must be involved in community service. Submit teacher's recommendation letter and an essay on "My Future Plans". March 12  Email teenachieve@yahoo.com More Information The Charlotte Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs (NANBPWC), Inc. Scholarships General $700 - $1,500; 4 Scholarships available Open to graduating African-American high school seniors. Selection based on GPA, goals, and extracurricular activities. Submit application and transcript. February 21  Ms. Vannie Gregory, Scholarship Committee, PO Box 481587, Charlotte NC 28269, telephone (704) 568-6382. See your high school scholarship coordinator for an application or contact Ms. Gregory. More Information The Charlotte Post's Top Senior General Senior of the Year - $2,000, Runner-up - $1,000 Open to African-American seniors with GPA 3.25 or better. Complete a one-page typed essay of why you should be a Charlotte Post Top Senior. Submit copy of high school transcript and good quality color photograph along with an application. Return completed application package to your high school scholarship coordinator because completed applications will only be accepted from the schools, not from individuals. March   The Charlotte Post Top Seniors, PO Box 30144, Charlotte NC 28230, telephone (704) 376-0498 More Information The Holocaust Remembrance Project General $2,500 - $10,000, and 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 a 1,200-word (or less) 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. April 30  Holocaust Remembrance Project, Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation, Inc., PO Box 2877, Tampa, FL 33601, telephone (866) 866-452-2737. Also visit website http://www.holocaust.hklaw.com or www.foundation.hklaw.com or e-mail holocaust@hklaw.com More Information The Junior League of Charlotte Scholarship Award Service to others $1,000 scholarship and $500 grant toward the community issue/project of the winner's choice Open to high school senior females who want to prepare for a career involving service to others. Must have been volunteering for at least one year. Must be nominated by a teacher or administrator of a school within Mecklenburg County, or by the Executive Director of a Mecklenburg County nonprofit entity. Schools/organizations may nominate more than one individual. Nominations may honor a specific action, achievement or overall commitment to a cause. Must demonstrate excellence in and commitment to volunteerism and improving the community. January 9  Kathi Knier at kathi.knier@jlcharlotte.org or telephone (704) 375-5993. More Information The National Center for Learning Disabilities - Anne Ford Scholarship General $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. December 31  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 More Information The Pride Entrepreneur Education Program (PEEP) General or Entrepreneurship $4,000 - full scholarships; renewable Open to African Americans up to 25 years old who wish to pursue education and training that will allow them to improve their lives by mastering skills, launching careers or entrepreneurial endeavors. June 30  Pauline H. Feimster, PEEP Executive Director, telephone (704) 375-9553. Mailing address is PEEP, PO Box 30113, Charlotte NC 28230. Or email peep@pridecommunications.net More Information Tom Joyner Foundation 2009 Full Ride Scholarship General Full tuition waivers and generous stipends to cover room and board and books Open to current high school seniors who are US citizens planning to attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). Must have GPA at least 3.5 (on 4.0 scale), SAT at least 1300 or ACT 28. Must be accepted to an HBCU by July 1, 2009. Must have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service or extracurricular activities. January 17  The Tom Joyner Foundation, Attn: Full Ride Scholarship Committee, PO Box 630495, Irving TX 75063, telephone (972) 789-1058 or fax (972) 789-1428 More Information Two Men And A Truck of Charlotte, NC - Moving Up With Education Scholarship Teaching or General $1,000 for 4-year college to major in Teaching or $500 for technical school; renewable for up to 3 more school years Open to graduating high school seniors with GPA at least 3.0. Must be actively involved in their local communities, schools and/or churches. Must exemplify the following core values of Two Men And A Truck: Integrity, Inclusion, Care, Be your best and have fun, The grandma rule (treat everyone the way you would want your grandma treated), Give back to the community. Submit application, transcript, letter of recommendation from school counselor, 2 letters of reference, essay addressing the question "Describe three of your core values. How have you implemented these core values in your education, community and/or church involvement?" May 15  Mr. William "Tripp" Moore, telephone (704) 525-0555 Tylenol Scholarship Healthcare $5,000 - $10,000 Open to students intending to major in a healthcare related field. May 15  Visit online http://www.tylenol.com/scholarship and use the access code TYLN. More Information UNC, Chapel Hill ROTC $68,000   UNC, Chapel House $7000   UNC-Asheville - various scholarships available General Up to full tuition Varies; selections are based on class rank, GPA, and SAT/ACT scores. November 15  Office of Financial Aid, CPO#1330, The University of North Carolina at Asheville, One University Heights, Asheville, NC 28804-3299, telephone (828) 251-6481 or (800) 531-9842. More Information UNC-Chapel Hill - various scholarships available General Up to full tuition Varies; selectios are based on class rank, GPA, SAT/ACT scores Varies  Office of Scholarships and Student Aid, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 111 Pettigrew Hall, CB #2300, PO Box 1080, Chapel Hill, NC 27514-1080, telephone (919) 962-8396 or email aidinfo@unc.edu More Information UNC-Chapel Hill, Pearl L. Cavin Initial Scholarship $28,000   UNC-Charlotte - various scholarships available General Up to full tuition Varies; selections are based on GPA, class rank, and SAT or ACT scores Varies  Office of Student Financial Aid, UNCC, 9201 University City Blvd., 122 Reese Building, Charlotte, NC 28223-0001, telephone (704) 687-2461 or email More Information UNC-Greensboro - various scholarships available General Up to full tuition Varies; selectionas are based on GPA, class rank, SAT or ACT scores March 1  Financial Aid Office, 723 Kenilworth Street, Greensboro, NC, 27402, telephone (336) 334-5702 or email finaid@uncg.edu More Information UNC-Pembroke - Ultimate Ride General 4 years of free tuition including student fees, $600 towards textbooks, dorm room (with plasma tv, laptop, designer bedding and cool artwork); 2 awards available Open to graduating high school seniors. Must attend one of the UNC-P Open Houses to be entered to win. Register to attend Open House by emailing admissions@uncp.edu or by calling (800) 949-8627. Open Houses are scheduled for February 28 and April 4, 2009. February 28  UNC Pembroke, Office of Financial Aid, PO Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372-1510, telephone (800) 949-8627 or email admissions@uncp.edu. More Information UNC-Wilmington - various scholarships available General Up to full tuition Varies; selections are based on GPA, SAT or ACT, academic promise, financial need, participation in community service. April 1  UNCW, 601 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403-5904, telephone (910) 962-3177 or email finaid@uncw.edu More Information United Negro College Fund (UNCF) - various scholarships available General Varies Open to African-American students with unmet financial need. Varies  Visit online http://www.uncf.org More Information University of South Carolina $34,000   University of South Carolina (USC) - various scholarships available General Varies; Up to $15,000 Varies; selections are based on academic merit November 15  USC, 1714 College St., Columbia, SC 29208, telephone (803) 777-8134 or email uscfaid@sc.edu. More Information USDA/1890 National Scholars Program Agriculture, Agricultural Business Management, Agricultural Econdomics, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Production and Technology, Agronomy or Crop Science, Botany, Farm and Range Management, Forestry, Natural Resources Managment, etc. Full tuition, fees, books, room and board, employment, employee benefits, use of a laptop and printer; 36 or more scholarships are available Open to students planning to attend one of 18 historically black land-grant universities (HBUs). Selections are based on GPA, SAT or ACT scores. There is an obligation of 1 year of service to the US Department of Agriculture for each year of financial support. March  USDA/1890 Programs, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250, Mail Stop 9478, telephone number (202) 205-5692 or email 1890init@usda.gov More Information Virginia Military Institute (VMI) - various scholarships available General Up to full tuition Varies; selections are based on SAT or ACT scores, GPA, class rank, leadership, and personal achievement March 1  Virginia Military Institute, 306 Carroll Hall, Lexington, VA 24450, telephone (540) 464-7208 or fax (540) 464-7629 or email financialaid@vmi.edu 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. Unavailable  714 St. Mary's Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27605, telephone (919) 856-9355 or email Steven Killion at SKillion@wade.org. 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 February 1  Office of Financial Aid, Box 7305, Winston-Salem, NC 27109, telephone (336) 758-4209 or email scholarships@wfu.edu More Information Wake Forrest Auxiliary Scholarship $15,000   Wake Forrest NC Contractual Scholarship $16,000   Wake Forrest Supplemental Scholarship $16,000   Wake Forrest, Scholarship $54,200   Walmart Foundation and the Walton Family Foundation - various scholarships available General $1,000 - $10,000 Varies; Must be a graduating high school senior, US citizen, accepted at an accredited two or four year college/university. October 31  Visit http://www.walmartfoundation.org to apply online More Information Washington Crossing Foundation Government Service $1,500 - $10,000 Open to US citizens who are planning careers in government service. Applicants must write a one-page essay stating why they are planning a career in government service. Selection is also based on recommendations, transcript, and SAT/ACT scores January 15  Washington Crossing Foundation, PO Box 503, Levittown, PA 19058, telephone (215) 949-8841 or email info@gwcf.org More Information Wesleyan University, Deans Scholarship $32,000   Western Carolina University - various scholarships available General Up to full tuition Varies; selections are based on GPA, class rank, and SAT scores. Varies  Western Carolina University, 218 Killian Annex, Cullowhee, North Carolina 28723, telephone (828) 227-7290 or email finaid@wcu.edu More Information Whitten Crawford Tadlock Memorial Scholarship General; Tennis $1,000 Open to graduating CMS seniors in good academic standing and planning to attend an accredited college or university. Must be a competitive tennis player and a member of his/her high school tennis team for at least two years. April 30  Ms. Qiana White, Foundation for the Carolinas, telephone (704) 973-4535 or email qwhite@fftc.org More Information Wingate University Merit Scholarship $38,000   Wingate University $48,000   Wingate University - various scholarships available General Up to full tuition Varies; must demonstrate academic achievement Varies  Wingate University, Campus Box 3001, Wingate, NC 28174, telephone (800) 755-5550 or email finaid@wingate.edu More Information Wingate Universtiy, Irwin Belk Scholarship $60,000   Winston Salem State University (WSSU) Charlotte - Queen City Rams Alumni Chapter Scholarship General $1,000 one time award; 3 scholarships available Open to graduating high school students of Mecklenburg County who do not already have a full scholarship award from another source. Must have a weighted GPA of 2.8 or better. Submit application, transcript, SAT or ACT scores, extracurricular activities, letters of recommendation, typed 500-word essay. Essay should state how applicants plan to exemplify WSSU's motto "Imagine Possibilities, Realize Success". March 6  Ms. Queyana Woods, telephone (704) 644-7833 or email charlotteqcrams@yahoo.com. Or write WSSU Charlotte - Queen City Rams Alumni Chapter, Attn: Scholarship Committee, PO Box 560305, Charlotte NC 28256-0305. Winston-Salem State University - various scholarships available General Varies Varies; selections are based on GPA, positive attitude, financial need, references. Varies  Winston-Salem State University, 601 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27110, telephone (336) 750-3296. More Information World Studio AIGA Foundation Scholarships Advertising, Architecture, Environmental Graphics, Fashion Design, Filmmaking, Fine Arts, Furniture Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interior Design, or Landscape Architecture $2,000 - $5,000 Open to minority and economically disadvantaged students who show exceptional promise in their chosen field, 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. April 3  WorldStudio AGIA Scholarships, 164 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010, telephone (212) 807-1990. More Information Yellow Tea Rose Foundation of North Carolina - Hopie Perry and Lavenia Young Scholarship General $500 - $1,000 Open to female high school seniors planning to pursue post-secondary education at a 4-year college/university. Submit completed application form, list of community service activities, official transcript, and 500-word essay on "What Does My Heritage Mean to Me?". January 31  Yellow Tea Rose Foundation of NC, Hopie Perry and Lavenia Young Scholarship, PO Box 33421, Charlotte, NC 28204 or email ytrnc@charlottesgrho.org More Information Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Tau Theta Zeta Chapter (Zetas of Pineville-Matthews, NC) General $500; 3 awards available Open to graduating CMS senior African-American females. Must be a US citizen and accepted to a 4-year college or university or other post-secondary institution. Unweighted GPA must be 2.0 - 2.99, SAT at least 850; demonstrate community involvement/volunteerism. Submit application, two letters of recommendation, official transcript, copy of university/college acceptance letter(s) and SAT scores. Must also submit a 200-250 word essay on one of the following topics: "Why do you want to get a college education?" or "What do you hope to achieve in your personal and professional life after the completion of college?" All scholarship award recipients will be required to attend the Blueberry Brunch on May 2, 2009 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm so that they may be honored and presented with their scholarship awards. April 4  Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Tau Theta Zeta Chapter (Zetas of Pineville-Matthews, NC) Attn: Scholarship Chairperson, PO Box 373, Matthews NC 28106 or telephone Freda Ficklin at (704) 882-0339 or email fficklin@carolina.rr.com