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| AABE Scholarship - North Carolina Chapter | General | Awards range from $1,000 to $3,000 | 3.0 GPA, be a graduating high school senior who plans to enrollin the fall semester in an accredited college or university and major in engineering, environment studies, mathematics or physical sciences (astronomy, chemistry, geology, mineralogy, meteorology, physics),demonstrate financial need, and be one of the underrepresented minorities in science and technology. | Please check with Student Services for school-specific deadline. AABE NC Chapter must receive by 2/19/07. February 19. | North Carolina Chapter of AABE
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| Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants (Grades 11 & 12) | General | $1,000 | The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution. Students must register online. Students will submit an essay on one of the two topics that appear on the scholarship page on the website: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarshipawards.htm
Full details are available on the website. | June 20, 2007 |
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| ABWA-American Business Women's Association-Gold Leaf Chapter, Raleigh, NC. | General | $1,000 (Approximate) | Males and females are encouraged to apply. Good academic standing-GPA of 2.5 or higher, applicant must plan to attend an institution of higher learning in North Carolilna.
Other requirements: a cover letter describing yourself and why you should be chosen as the scholarship recipient, an official transcript and 2 letters of of recommendation. | January 27, 2006 | School counselor or Ashley Lindsay at (919)523-3197 or by email at als6@hotmailmail.com
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| Acturial Scholarships for Minority Students | General | Unspecified | Unspecified | Varies |
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| AFS Awards for Excellence Scholarship Program | Must be nominated by a teacher, guidance counselor or principal while attending a US high school. | AFS year programs in Asia, Europe, Eastern Europe, Latin American, and Africa or from $500-$3500 towards any AFS program. | Exemplify academic excellence (3.5 GPA or better), leadership and community involvement. | Contact your School Career Center if you would like to be nominated by November 18, 2006. Nominations must be faxed, postmarked or submitted online by December 6, 2005. | School Career Center or www.awardsforexcellence.com
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| Agnes Scott College Scholarship Program | Nomination | Varies | Nominees must demonstrate academic excellence and contribute to their local and global communities. | December 1 | Career Center or www.agnesscott.edu
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| Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) | United States Air Force | Up to full tuition | GPA of 3.0, SAT score of 1100, class rank in the top 40% and leadership experience. | December 1 | www.afrotc.com or Capt. Clark at 919.515.1551 or lynelle_clark@ncsu.edu
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| Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholarship | Journalism | Unspecified | Must be pursueing a career in Journalism, be actively involved in high school journalism and provide samples of your work, demonstrate qualities of a "free spirit" in your academic or personal life. | October 15 | www.freedomforum.org
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| Alpha Delta Kappa - Gamma Lambda Chapter (Wake County, NC)Jane Smith/Brenda Marbell Scholarship | General | $750.00 one-time award | Applicant must have completed the scholarship application, be in the top 25% of senior class, high school transcript, essay in applicants handwriting accompanied by verification, letter indicating goals, plans, etc., information on school and community activities, 2 letters of recommendation (1 from a teacher who has taught the student). | Deadline is 3/31/08. The application must be postmarked no later than the date and must be received by 4/3/08 to be eligible. | Applications are available in Student Services.
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| Alpha Delta Kappa Grant | Educational Project | $2000 project grant | Member of NC Alpha Delta Kappa. Plans for the completion of an educational project. | March 1, 2006 | Jo S. Parris, 106 Dogwood Dr., Weaverville, NC 28787
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| Alpha Delta Kappa Past State Presidents Scholarship | Education | $2000 | At Least a Junior in COLLEGE / Graduate Students also eligible, majoring in field of education, attending a NC college or university, full time student carrying at least 12 hours, good character, financial need, not the primary concern. | February 2 ,2008 | School Career Center
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| Alpha Delta Kappa, Clare Johnson Marley-Mary Earle Berger
Fine Arts Scholarship | Fine Arts | $2,000 (Non-renewable) | Application submitted to college of choice, Top 20% of class, Minimum SAT of 1344, ACT of 20, good character, extra-curricular activities, financial aid not the primary consideration, proof of abilities/talents in the area of fine arts by the submission of a CD/DVD or portfolio of work which demonstrates abilities/talents. | February 2, 2008 | Contact your Student Services Career Center for application.
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| Alpha Delta Kappa-Beta Omicron Chapter-Hammond Scholarship | Education | 2 - $1,000 | Must be a graduating senior from Wake County, a one to two page typed, double-spaced biographical essay that includes information about you and your family. Include school, church, and civic activities and your future plans involving education. Three letters of recommendation. | March 9 is deadline to have teacher recommendation letters to school counselor. | Nancy Miles, 103 Georgetown Road, Raleigh, NC 27608
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| Alpha Delta Kappa-Eunice Riggins Scholarship | Female-General | $2000 (non-renewable) | Application submitted to college of choice, top 10% of class, Minimum SAT of 1344 or ACT of 20, good character, extra-curricular ativities. Must be a graduating senior from Wake County, financial aid not the primary consideration. | February 2, 2008 | Contact your Student Services Career Center for application.
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| Alpha Delta Kappa-Gamma Lambda Chapter, Wake County | General | Scholarships range from $1,000 to $2,000 and are listed on the front page of the scholarship application. | Eligibility requirements may be different for each scholarhip. Eligible students may apply for one or more of the following scholarships as listed on the application:
1. Eunice Riggins Memorial Scholarship. 2. Clare Johnson Marley-Mary Earle Berger Fine Arts Scholarsip. 3. Alpha Delta Kappa Linda Rankin Memorial Scholarship. 4. Mary Rose Mills Memorial Scholarship and 5. The Alpha Delta Kappa Student Achievement Scholarship. | January 31 and must be received by the sponsor by February 3, 2007. | Scholarship applications are available the Student Services Career Information Center.
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| Alpha Delta Kappa-Linda Rankin Scholarship | General | $1,000 (non-renewable) | Application submitted to college of choice, Top 10% of class, good character, Minimum SAT of 1488, ACT of 22, extra-curricular activities, financial need not the primary consideration. | February 2, 2008 | Contact your Student Services Career Center for application.
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| Alpha Delta Kappa-Mary Rose Mills Scholarship | General | $1,000 (Non-renewable) | Application to college of choice, Top 10% of class, Minimum SAT of 1488, ACT of 22, good character, extra-curricular activities, financial aid not the primary consideration. | February 2, 2007 | Contact your Student Services Career Center for application.
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| Alpha Delta Kappa-Student Achievment Scholarship | General | $2000 (Non-renewable) | Application submitted to either a two-year or four-year college of choice, GPA between 2.5 - 3.5, SAT of 1344-1560 or ACT of 20-24, good character and unquestionable integrity, extra-curricular activities, financial aid not the primary consideration. | February 2, 2008 | Contact your Student Services Career Center for application.
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| Alpha kappa Alpha Sorority - Sigma Tau Omega Chapter | General,Must attend Athens Drive, Cary, Middle Creek, Fuquay-Varina, Apex or Green Hope high schools. | $1,200 | African American Male or Female, must attend Athens,Apex, Cary, Fuquay-Varina, Middle Creek, or Green Hope, must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and plan to study at a two or four year college in the fall of the current year. | March 31 (Postmarked) | Debra Walton 919-469-9742
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| Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Chi Rho Omega Chapter Educational Advancement Foundation (EAF) | General | Unspecified | Senior who lives in the Knightdale, Wendell and Zebulon area who plans to attend a four year college or university may apply. Additional requirements: 1. Personal statement of interests, college/college/career plans, financial need, goals, etc. 2. Two letters of reference from teachers, coaches, ministers, etc. 3. Official high school transcript. | May 1 | Applications are available in the College Information Center or you may contact Gracie Chamblee 553-8729
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| Alpha Lambda Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority High School Leadership Day Conference Essay Contest | North Carolina Central University | $500 | 2.8 GPA on a 4.0 scale; current resume; current transcript; and essay. Essay Topic: As a high school student, I exemplify sisterhood, scholarship and service through...? | January 7 | Pauletta Spence, President, Alpha Lambda Chapter, P.O. Box 20012, NCCU, Durham, NC 27707
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| Alpha Theta Chapter - North Carolina Alpha Delta Kappa -"MISS MARGARET" SCHOLARSHIP | General | $1,000 (non-renewable) | Female, high school senior, Wake County resident, top 10% of class, minimum SAT score of 1000 (reading, math), ACCEPTANCE at a 4 year college or university.
Must submit application, transcript, list of activities & honors, biographical sketch to include plans for the future, a recent photograph and 2 letters of recommendation. | March 30, 2008 | Cindy Leslie, Miss Margaret Alpha Theta Scholarship, 102 Greycliff Ct., Cary, NC 27518.
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| American Business Women's Association (ABWA) Gold Leaf Chapter | General | $1,000 (approximate) | Must attend a NC college. 3.0 GPA, cover letter describing self and why you are worthy of the scholarship, official transcript and 2 letters of recommendation. | March 3, 2007 | Melissa Rincon, 919.787.7402
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| American Cancer Society Champion Program | General | $1,000-$2,500 | Any survivor of childhood cancer who will attend an accredited 2 or 4 yr institution and diagnosed before age 19 under 25. Legal residents of DE,GA,MD,NC,SC,VA,WV or DC | April 15, 2006 | The American Cancer Society
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| American Cancer Society's College Scholarship Program | General | $,1000, with a possibility of being renewed. | College scholarship opportunity for survivors of childhood cancer. Student with a history of cancer, academic performance review, leadership and financial need. | April 15 | www.cancer.org
1-800-ACS-2345 or email SA.College@cancer.org
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| American Chemical Society | Chemistry | Up to $2,500 for Freshmen
Up to $3,000 for Sophmores, Juniors and Seniors | Academically accomplished minority students seeking career in chemistry. | February 15 | Application online - www.acs.org/scholars or telephone 1-800-227-5558 ext. 6250
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| American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture | Agricultural related major. | $1500 will be awarded to 100 qualified seniors | Member of a family actively engaged in production agriculture, average to above-average academic record, plan to enroll in a 2 or 4 year accredited school, declare an agricultural-related major, plan to pursue a career in agriculture | February 15 | School Counselor, www.farmsource.com or www.agfoundation.org, Marsha Purcell at 1-888-476-9332
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| American Fire Sprinkler Association William C. Klutz | Essay required | $1,000 up to $13,000 | Must write an essay on a successful fire sprinkler activation in your town, area, or state including datails such as cause of fire, number of sprinklers activated,aactions of the firefighters, how local media reported the fire, etc. | November 10 | Tom Waller at 336-885-5007
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| American Legion National High School Oratorical Scholarship | General | 1st place-$18,000-2nd place $16,000-3rd place $14,000 | Must be a US Citizen, MUST HAVE A PREPARED ORATION-NOT LESS THAN 3 MINUTES AND NO MORE THAN 5 MINUTES | UNSPECIFIED | School counselor or P.O. Box 26657, Raleigh, NC 27611-6657 or 832-7506 or visit www.legion.org
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| American Planning Association's 2007-08 High School Essay Contest | Essay | 1 - $5,000 Scholarship, 10 - $100 gift certificate to APA's PlanningBooks.com. Winners of the 2007-08 High School Essay Contest will be announced in March. | Theme: Each year, the essay contest will focus on a different topic. This year's theme, "Great Streets, Great Neighborhoods: Greening Streets and Neighborhodds," is taken from National Community Planning Month. The essay assignment is Creating a Green Neighborhood Plan. Through National Community Planning Month and the essay contest, APA is promoting awareness fo all the elements that go into making a great neighborhood. Entries must be between 1,200 and 1,500 words. Go to http://www.planning.org/institutions/hsessay.htm for application materials. | January 10, 2008 by mail or January 15 by email | Dianne Khin, Town of Apex, 919-249-3332, dianne.khin@apexnc.org
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| America's Homecoming Queen 23rd Annual Tuition Scholarship Selection | High School Homecoming Queen | All state winners will receive a cash tuition scholarship to be paid to the school of their choice and a trip to the national selection. These scholarships may be used for trade schools as well as colleges and universities. | To qualify, you must be a high school homecoming queen, football or basketball and have never participated in America's Homecoming Queen Selection before. This means that each queen participates only once, and every year there is a different group of girls competing for the state and national title. America's Homecoming Queen Selection elimates all politics, since all of the girls are competing for the first time. | Unspecified | National Office at 901.755.9144. or visit www.americashomecomingqueen.com
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| AMVETS (American Veterans of World War II, Korean and Vietnam)- Grades 6 - 12 | General | Varies | Essay | April 1, 2007 | John MacDonald, Chairman, AMVETS Americanism Committee, 2994 Smithwick Creek Church Road, Williamston, NC 27892, (252) 792-1166
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| AnyCollege.Net | General | Unspecified | Scholarships are given away randomly to college bound students regardless of G.P.A. or test scores. To enter, students simply need to go to www.anycollege.net and click on the "Win a Scholarship" button that is located on the "Start College Search" page. After filling out a short application form, students can click on the "Submit Form" button and they are automatically registered! | Unspecified | www.anycollege.net or call 218.284.9933
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| Apex Civitan Club Scholarship | General | $500 (nonrenewable) | MUST ATTEND APEX HS, Financial need, Community involvement, Letter of recommendation, typed application with a paragraph in 100 words or less outlining your career or education goals. | May 9, 2005 | School Career Center or Karen Davis at 380-2177
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| Apex Community Auxiliary Scholarship | General and medical(2 different scholarships) | 2-$1000 (Renewable for up to 4 yrs.) | Must be an Apex resident,minimum GPA of 2.5. The medical scholarship-you must be planning to pursue a degree in the medical field-doctor, nurse, paramedic, or x-ray technician. The other scholarship will be awarded to an applicant open to all fields of study. | April 4, 2008 | School career center.
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| Apex High School Band Boosters Scholarship | Band | 1-$500, 3-$250,All are non-renewable | Senior at Apex High School, GPA of 3.0 or higher,must be a member of Marching Band, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, or Jazz Band at least 3 of 4 high school years. Leadership in school, band programs and the community. | April 17, 2007 | School Career Center
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| Apex High School PTSA | General | Two - $500 One time awards | Nomination by Apex High School Scholarship Committee-Students/parents MUST be CURRENT MEMBERS of the Apex High School PTSA. Student must be accepted to an accredited college, or vocational school and provide a copy of the acceptance letter. Character and Community Service, leadership, academic performance, financial need, and a one page essay. | April 20 to Mrs. Loftin | School Career Center
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| Apex Lion's Club-T B Holland Memorial Scholarship | General | Unspecified | Need based, academic achievement, community service,and school involvement. | May 1, 2006 | Apex Lions Club
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| Apex Rotary Club - Wake Tech Scholarship | General | 1 - $1,000 Scholarship | For students enrolling at Wake Tech Community College | May 15, 2007 to Mrs. Loftin | School Career Center
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| Apex Rotary Club Scholarship | General | 6 - $1,000 Scholarships | Financial need, community activities,a ONE Page essay, 2 letters of recommendation. | May 15, 2007 to Mrs. Loftin | school career center
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| APIASF
Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund | General | Unspecified | Students must be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the 2000 census, a U.S. citizen, U.S. National, legal permanent resident, or a citizen of the Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of the Marshall Islands, or the Republic of Palau., a first time incoming college student, enrolled full time in a two or four year program, have a GPA of 2.7 or the G.E.D. equivalent. | January 12, 2007 | Bindi Patel, bindi@apiasf.org, (877) 808-7032.
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| Appalachian State School of Music, A.J. Fletcher Scholarship | Music | $5,000 per year, renewable up to 4 years | Audition and application are required. | December 6,(Application for admission & scholarship application must be on file) | School Counselor or ASU School of Music (828) 262-2000 or www.appstate.edu
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| Appalachian State University Computer & Mathematical Sciences Scholarship | Mathemetaical Sciences, Statistics, or Computer Science. Must attend Appalachian State University | $3125 renewable | Financial need, 3.0 GPA, SAT 1050 or 600 on Math section. | January 16 | www.cs.appstate.edu/csems, or Dr. James Wilkes, Department of Computer Science, wilkesjt@appstate.edu
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| Appalachian State University Merit Scholarships | MUST ATTEND Appalachian State. Chancellor's Scholarships, Academic Scholarships, College of Fine and Applied Arts Scholarships, John A. Walker College of Business Scholarships, College Scholars/College of Arts and Sciences, Reich College of Education Scho | Varies | Major scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate the ability to complete highly competitive college-level work. In the past, recipient's have had an SAT average of 1240 and cumulative GPA of 4.2, on a weighted scale. | December 2, 2005 | call 1-828-262-2190
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| Appalachian State University Scholarships | General | Unspecified | | November 15 | Office of Admissions, 828-262-2120, www.admissions.appstate.edu
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| Appalachian State University Seby Jones Scholarship | General, must attend Appalachian State University | $2,000-Renewable-must maintain a 2.5 GPA during Freshman year and a 3.0 in future years. | Must be interested in attending Appalachian; ALL STUDENTS WHO FILL OUT THE REGULAR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED; committee looks at academic qualifications as well as extracurricular activities; an interview is required; essay. | December 5 | Deanne Smith or Wendi Vandenberg at Appalachian's Office of Admissions at 828.262.2120
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W. H. Plemmons Leadership Fellows Program | Leadership, must attend Appalachian State University | $1,500 renewable for 4 yrs. | GPA of at least 3.0 or a combined score of 1500 on the new SAT, and previous leadership experience in a high school, civic or community club or organization. | December 4, 2006 | Appalachian State University Center for Student Involvement & Leadership (828)262-6252
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| Appointment to a Military Academy | General with military obligation following college graduation | Most expenses for college education | US citizen, not married, between 17 and 22 years of age, academic excellence, physical aptitude and medical fitness, extracurricular involvement, SAT/ACT scores and recommendations. | Early October (Students are encouraged to begin the process in spring of Junior year) | Congressional Representative, or ROTC personnel
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| Armed Services | General (ROTC) | Up to $50,000 | Acceptance to a qualified college/university | Unavailable | Career Development Center or call 1-800-893-LEAD
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| Army Emergency Relief Scholarship Fund for Dependent Children of Army Soldiers | General | $900-$1900 per year | Dependent children of Army soldiers on active duty, retired or deceased while on active duty or after retirement and children of Gray Area Retirees. Students must be unmarried and under the age of 22. Minimum GPA 2.0. Financial need. | March 1, 2006 | www.aerhq.org
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| ARMY ROTC SCHOLARSHIPS | General | $20,000.00 plus fees for books and supplies, based soley on merit | Call the Army ROTC Department for qualifications requirements and deadline information. | Contact the Army ROTC Department | Recruiting, Enrollment and Scholarship Office, Reynolds Coliseum, Room 153, Campus Box 7309, NC State University, 919.515.2428/2429 or email army_rote@ncsu.edu
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| ARRID Total Women of Tomorrow Scholarship Contest | General | 1-$10,000 1-$5,000 1-$3,000 | Young woman currently a junior or senior.
Teacher essay nomination. | April 30, 2006 | www.totalwomen.org
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| Art Institute of Atlanta | Design, Media Arts, Culinary Arts | $2,000.00 - $25,000.00 | Minimum GPA 2.0,recommendation, resume etc. | Feb. 9, for Culinary Arts
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| Art Institutes National Art Honor Society Scholarships | Must attend one of The Art Institutes | Range from $2,500 to $25,000 | A high school senior graduating in the 2005-2006 academic year and a member of the National Art Honor Society. Winners must apply for admission at an Art Institutes location and be accepted to validate the scholarship. | March 1, 2006 | The Art Institutes - Pittsburgh, PA at 1.800.275.2440 or www.artinstitutes.edu
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| Art Institutes National Scholarship Competition | Must attend The Arts Institutes | Various awards/unspecified | High school seniors who show dedication to their education and a desire for a creative career compete for scholarships to be applied at The Art Institutes location of their choice. | Various, starting with December 2005 | www.artinstitutes.edu
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| Art Institutes Scholarships | General | $2,500 to $32,000 | Entries could be culinary, project based, Honor Society, etc. | Varies | www.artinstitutes.edu
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| Arts Recognition Talent Search (ARTS) | Visual and Performing Arts | $100 - $10,000 | Except for Music/Jazz applicants, all students must be citizens or permanent residents of the US. Applicants must APPLY ONLINE. Applications are $30 per discipline category until June 2nd. After June 2nd, fees are $40 per discipline category. | October | www.ARTSawards.org call 1-800-970-ARTS
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| Ashley Marie Easterbrook Scholarship | General | $2,000 | Have involvement in organized programs/activities designed to help others improve the quality of life. | Applications accepted between Jan. 1, 2006 and March 31, 2006 | Foundation for Ashley's Dream, P.O. Box 1808, Troy, MI 48099-1808
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| ASHRAE Triangle Chapter, (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc) | Engineering or Architecture with interest in HVAC | $1,000 | This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a High School Senior in the Greater Raleigh area that is planning to study Engineering or Architecture and has an interest in the HVAC field. | May 15 | Ken Tursam 919-363-6220
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| ASIS Foundation Inc. Scholarship | Interest in the security profession | 1-$500, 1-$1000 | GPA min. 3.0, interest in the security profession | 6/30/05 | Christine L. Peterson, CCP, Vice President, Risk Management Associates, INC., P.O. Box 1783, Raleigh, NC 27602.
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| Assistance League of the Triangle Area | General - Must attend a NC college/university | $1,000 to $2,500 | Resident of the Triangle Area, awarded based on a combination of character, financial need, academic accomplishments and community service. Visit website at www.altriangle.org. Follow the link to philanthropic projects, then to scholarhsips. | March 17 | Assistance League of the Triangle Area, Scholarship Commitee, P. O. Box 98477, Raleigh, NC 27624, 919.235.4554
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| Aubrey Lee Brooks | G | $8,000 plus opportunities for summer study abroad, reserach and internships | Permanent resident of one of 14 qualifying counties
(See website for counties)
Full time student
Must complete PROFILE | Feb 1 | Application online
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| Auburn University Vodafone-US Foundation Scholarships | Wireless Engineering | Up to full tuition | Must possess strong math and science skills, a GPA of 3.5, 27 ACT and/or 1220 SAT | Unspecified | Mary Lynn Saida, Scholarship Coordinator at 333.844.2249 or email at saidlml@eng.auburn.edu
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| Augsbury/North Country Scholarship | General | $10,000 | First year students only; 3.0 GPA | December 2, 2005 |
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| AXA Achievement Community Scholarship | General - local scholarship | $2,000 | Must demonstrate ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family and community. | February 17, 2006 | AXA Advisors,LLC, 1290 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10104
1.800.537.4180
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| AXA Achievement Community Scholarship | General | twelve $2,000 college scholarships | Must demonstrate ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family and community, ability to succeed in college. Applications are available to download at www.axa-achievement.com or in your career center. | February 15, 2008 |
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| AXA Achievement Scholarship in association with US News & World Report | General | (52) $10,000 (one from each state), and $15,000 in additional scholarships to 10 national recipients | US citizen; current high school senior planning to enroll full-time in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the US by fall; demonstrate ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals,respect for self, family and community, ability to succeed in college. To access online application go to www.axa-achievement.com. | December 15
See your school career center for more deadline information. | axaachievement-achievement.com
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| Ayn Rand Essay Contests | General | Ayn Rand-Anthem-First Prize-$2000 and Ayn Rand-Fountainhead-First Prize-$10,000;
various other awards | 9th or 10th grade essay on The Anthem or 11th or 12th grade on The Fountainhead .
Separate essay contests with two different deadlines.
Check out their website. | Anthem-March 20, 2007--Fountainhead-April 25, 2007 | www.aynrand.org/contests
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| Bank of America Financial Aid Sweepstakes Scholarship | General | $1000 | Must demonstrate Financial Need, have avalid social security number, complete a FAFSA Form,if a male-must be registered with the Selective Service, | August 2, 2005 | www.bankofamerica.com/studentsweeps
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| BBB Education Foundation Scholarship | General | $1,000 up to $5,000 | | September 30th | Call the BBB Educational Foundation at (919) 571-0654 or www.bbbenc.org and download the "scholarship Application Package"
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| Bell Labs Fellowships for Under Represented Minorities | General | Unspecified | Unspecified | Varies |
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| Belmont University | General | Unspecified | To be considered a student must meet at least 4 of 6 criteria: 3.5 academic GPA (unweighted); 3.5 cumulative GPA (unweighted); 28 ACT or 1260 SAT or higher; top 10% of class rank; strong college preparatory curriculum; and significant individual achievement. | December 1 | Mary Byars, 615-460-6618 byarsm@mail.belmont.edu
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| Bennett College for Women National Alumnae Association Scholarship - Raleigh Area Chapter | Attend Bennett College | $4,000 | A Wake County African-American female high school senior with good scholastic and leadership records. The student must be accepted to Bennett College for Women before the scholarship is actually awarded. | March 18, 2006 | Bennett College for Women, National Alumnae Association, Raleigh Area Chapter, 3923 Sunset Maple Court, Raleigh, NC 27612, Attn: Laura P. Webb, President
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| Best Buy Scholarships | General | 1,500 students will be selected to receive awards of $1,500 each. An additional 51 students will receive awards of $10,000 each. | Community Service and solid academic performance. Apply online by February 15, 2008. | February 15, 2008 | www.BestBuy.com/scholarships
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| Blitman Scholarship | Engineering | $5000 | unspecified | March 1, 2006 | Mary Maul at mmaul@nspe.org or www.nspe.org/scholarships/sc-home.asp.
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| Bob R. McGuire Memorial Scholarship (NC Child Support Council Scholarship) | | $1,000 | Parent must be a member of the North Carolina Child Support Council or a client of the Child Support Program (either through IVD services or AOC Clerk of Court services), applicant must be a resident of North Carolina, college or university acceptance, maintained an overall C average during high school career. | May 12, 2006 | NC Child Support
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| Bollinger, Stephen J. Memorial Scholarship-Public Housing Asociation | Must reside at Public Housing member agency. | $7000 | Must be a resident of public housing, at least a "B" average. | February 21 | call 919-269-6404
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| Boston College Trustee Scholarship Competition | General | Full Tuition | GPA 3.5; Top 5%, SAT 1400; in a highly demanding college prep curriculum. | December 1, 2005 | See you counselor if you wish to be nominated.
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| Boston University Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Competition | General | Renewable Full-tuition award | Must attend Boston University. 3.5 GPA, class standing among the top 10 percent, SAT score of 1250 or higher and an ACT of 28 or higher. Leadership and community service achievements. | December 1 | Admissions Office, Boston University 121 Bay State Road
Boston, Massachusetts 02215
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| Boston University Trustee Scholarship | General-Must Attend Boston University | Full Undergraduate Tuition & Mandatory Fee,$32,000 (Renewable) | YOU MUST BE NOMINATED BY YOUR SCHOOL! Applicants are TYPICALLY in the top 5% of their class,GPA of 3.50 or higher SAT of 1400 or ACT of 32, have made positive contributions to their schools and communities, records of volunteer service, and have excelled both in and out of the classroom. | December 1 | For more information go to www.bu.edu/admissions/trustee/ or call 617-353-2320
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| Boston University
College of Engineering Scholarship Examination | Engineering | Full tuition | Scholarships are awarded to at least ten of the top scorers nationwide whose high school records also demonstrate high academic achievement and who apply and are accepted for admission to, and enroll in, one of Boston University's degree-granting undergraduate Schools and Colleges. | November 5 | www.bu.edu/eng/scholexam
800 578-1223
Boston University College of Engineering 44 Cummington Street Boston, Massachusetts 02215
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| Brenau University | Academic Scholarship Competition- General | Unspecified | GPA 3.0 Through Junior year
SAT 1000/ ACT 21
Nominated for citizenship & character | September 23 | The Women's College of Brenau University, Office of Admissions, One Centennial Circle, Gainesville, GA 30501770-534-6100 phone
800-252-519x6100
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| Brentwood Exchange Club | General | Unspecified | Academic Achievement, Citizenship and Extracurricular Activities, Unusual or Creative Talent, Financial Need.
Graduating High School Seniors must reside in the Brentwood - Brentwood Today community. | March 31, 2006 | Brentwood Exchange Club Scholarships c/o Lew DeTurk, 3221 Huntleigh Dr., Raleigh, NC 27604 919-876-2898
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| Brentwood Extension & Community Association | Special consideration given to applicants seeking careers in Home Economics or related fields | $500 | Must attend a NC college, university, community, or technical school-GPA-2.5 or better-Must be a resident of Wake County-special consideration given to applicants seeking a career in Home Economics or related fields | April 2, 2007 | Applications available in your school career center or contact Jane Pitcher at 676-4412.
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| Brevard College | General | Varies | Separate application
Admission application on file
GPA and Test scores
Additional information such as a portfolio or audition tape may be required. | Unavaliable | Brevard College, 400N Broad St., Brevard, NC 28712 1-800-527-9090
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| Brevard College Visual Arts Scholarship | Art, must attend Brevard College | Unspecified | Must declare Art as their major, must submit 10-15 slides and a cover letter of intent. | Unavailable | Admissions Office, Brevard College, Brevard, NC (828)883-8292
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| Broughton Alumni - Mial Williamson Award | General | $2,000 | Good academics and demonstration of participation in athletics. | April 15 | Mrs. Permar, Career Center
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| Broughton Alumni Association | General | $2,000 renewable | Be of service to high school, of good character and high scholastic ability. | April 1 | School Counselor
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| Broughton Faculty Alumni Association | Education | $1,000 | High academics, a desire for a career in education, and demonstration of financial need. | See Counselor | School Counselor
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| Bryant-Durham Electric Company Merit Scholarships | General, Must attend Wake Tech and be enrolled in the Electrical/Electronics Diploma and Associate Degree or Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration | $750 | Must be a first or second-year student, awarded on the basis of academic achievement, motivation, classroom attendance, participation and attitude, and must achieve and maintain a GPA at or above the level required for graduation. | Unavailable | Contact Wake Technical Community College at (9l9) 662-3400 or www.wake.tec.nc.us/curred/voctech
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| Burger King Scholars Program Award | General | $1,000 | Cumulative GPA between 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, work part-time (at least 15 hrs. per week-40 weeks per year), active in community service and/or co-curricular activities, demonstrates financial need. Plan to enroll in an accredited two/or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school by Fall of the application year. | Applications are available online October 15, 2007-February 15, 2008. Last day to submit applications is by postmark deadline, Feb. 15, 2008. | J. R. Simon at 615.320.3149 or jrsimon@spaprog.com; Barby Dorado at 305.378.3186 or bdorado@whopper.com
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| Burger King Scholarship Program | General | Unspecified | Unspecified | Varies |
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| Calgon TMA Scholarship | General | Unspecified | Female 18+ yrs.; US Resident; 3.0 GPA | February 28, 2006 |
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| Campbell University Scholarships | General | $3,300 or Up to 11,000 | Outstanding academic performance, 1000+ SAT, 3.0+ GPA. APPLY TO UNIVERSITY. NO SEPARATE APPLICATION REQUIRED. | Unspecified | Office of Admissions (800) 334-4111 or School Counselor
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| Canadian Merit Scholarship | General | $20,000 per year | 3.0 GPA; Selection is based on the admissions application. | Unavailable |
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| Capital Area Soccer League - Michael Ross Helfant Scholarship | General | $400 | Must be a 2003 candidate for graduation from a Wake County High School, have played CASL soccer in the Recreation Davision, and be in good academic standing (C average or better). | May 31 | Guidance Counselor or contact the CASL office at 834-3951.
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| Capital City Lawyers Association Annual Scholarships
Herman L. Taylor and Ralph L. Stevens Memorial Scholarships | Interest in Law. | (2)$1,000 to Third Year African-American law student in NC.
(2)$500 to high school senior. | Submit a one page essay addressing the social impact of their respective scholarship's name sake and a printed or typed application.
http://www.nccu.edu/law/ | Received by Friday, October 7, 2005. | Lee C. Lipscomb
919.835.1977
919.889.5696
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| Capital City Rotary Club-Robert N. Styres Scholarship | General | $1,000 | "B" average student and evidence of financial need. MUST BE NOMINATED BY YOUR HIGH SCHOOL-ONLY 1 PER HIGH SCHOOL IN WAKE COUNTY. | March 31, 2006; Student must submit application and transcript to Leon Hines by Monday, March 20, 2006 to meet the sponsor's deadline of March 31, 2006. | Durwood S. Laughinghouse, P. O. Box 17945, Raleigh, NC 27619 or e-mail to dslaughi@nscorp.com
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| Cargill Community Scholarship | General | $1,000 non-renewable | Must be a U. S. citizen and live in a community where Cargill has a presence; be a high school senior who will be graduating from a U. S. high school; have a minimum cumulative non-weighted GPA of 3.0 based on a 4.0 scale; plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the U. S. | February 15, 2008 | cargill@ffa.org or 888-476-9332
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| Carolinas Council Scholarship | Residents/members of public assisted housing-Public Housing Authority | $500 to $1000 for one year | Must be an immediate member of a family who has resided in public assisted housing for one uninterrupted year. Recipient must have occupied the home during this period. Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, extracurricular activities, need based & education/ career goals | April 8 | Counselor or Virginia Babson at 910-863-4919 or e-mail at bha@intrstar.net
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| Cary Alumni Chapter - Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity | General | Unspecified | African American high school seniors who will graduate from Cary, Middle Creek, Fuquay-Varina, Apex, Panter Creek, Holly Springs and Green Hope High Schools or whose primary residence is in Cary, Apex, Holly Springs, Morrisville and Fuquay-Varina in 2008 with a minimum GPA of 2.7. Seniors who will study full time at an accredited two or four-year college in the fall of the current year. | Postmark Date of 3/31/08. | Cary Alumni Chapter Kappa Alpha Psi, P. O. Box 357, Cary, NC 27512 or Stephon Walton by phone at (919) 439-4386.
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| Cary Booster Club Coach Nelli College Scholarship | To provide financial assistance to a Wake County High School Senior destined for Secondary Education who has made outstanding contributions to the character development of youth in the Cary, North Carolina. | A successful candidate will be awarded $500 ($250 per semester of their freshman year). The spring (second) payment is predicated on submission of proof of good academic standing from their school. | A maximum of one (1) successful candidate will be selected from all submissions received. Preference will be given to students whose submissions indicate the greatest impact on youth of the Cary North Carolina Community. Scholarships may not be awarded in any given year if the committee determines that no suitable submissions are received. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required to be considered for Scholarship award.
| May 15 | Cary Booster Club, PO Box 433, Cary NC 27512. Phone 919-990-1111. Click on "more information" to download application (PDF).
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| Cary Central Rotary - Boyce Brown Scholarship | General | $1,000 (Renewable) | Must reside in the Cary/Apex area, financial need, community involvement, recommendations, and who plan to attend Wake Technical Community College. | April 30, 2006 | John Long at 783-4577
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| Cary Central Rotary-Robert F. McLain Scholarship | General | $1000 (Renewable) | Must reside in the Cary/Apex area,Financial need, community involvement, recommendations. | April 30, 2006 | John Long at 783-4577
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| Cary Kildaire Rotary Club Scholarship-James E. Atkins Memorial Rotary Scholarship | General | $1,500.00 renewable for 3 additional years | Academic achievement, financial need, community involvement, leadership potential and school activities.
Must reside in the Cary,Apex area for at least two years prior to this application | April 6, 2006 | Dr. BJ Copeland, Chair at 362-5494
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| Cary Kiwanis Education Trust | Technical or Trade Career | Unspecified. | Resident of Cary-Apex area, high moral character | Postmark date of 3/17/08. | Lewis Clark, 919-796-2868.
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| Cary Visual Art Scholarship. | Arts | $1000 | Must reside in Apex, Cary, or Morrisville area. Based on academic achievement, community involvement, leadership potential and school activities. Proof of college admittance is required. | March 22 | School counselor or Laura Harrar at 468-9500
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| Cary Woman's Club Merit Scholarship | General | $ 1,500 | Applicant must be an accredited high school senior, residing in the Cary/Apex area who plan to attend a four year college or university in the United States, US Citizen, must rank in the upper fourth of the class or have a GPA of 3.1 or higher. | March 14, 2008 | Cary Woman's Club, P. O. Box 918, Cary, NC 27512-0918.
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| Cary Woman's Club Scholarship | General- Male or Female candidate | $1500 | Must demonstrate superior scholarship and financial need. | December 15, 2008 | sscott1988@nc.rr.com or filo3@aol.com
Applications must be postmarked by December 15th. Mail to Cary Woman's Club, Education Dept., P. O. Box 918, Cary, NC 27512-0918.
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| Catawba College - First Family Scholarship | Must attend Catawba College | $14,000 to Full Tuition | GPA of 3.5 or higher, SAT (Math and Critical Reading combined) 1150 or higher, ACT of 25 or higher, 300-500 word essay, academic abilities and motivation. | October 19, 2007 | Call 704-637-4111
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| Catawba College Presidential Scholarship | Must attend Catawba College | $5,000 to $8,000 | SAT sub-scores totaling 1050 or ACT score of 22, GPA of 3.0 | October 14, 2005 | Call 704-637-4402
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| Catawba College Trustee Scholarship | Must attend Catawba College | $3,000 to $7,000 | SAT sub-score totaling 1000 or ACT score of 21, GPA of 3.0 | October 14. 2005 | call 704-637-4402
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| Chapel of Four Chaplains Scholarship | Essay, art or project paper | $1,000.00 - $300.00 | 450 word essay, or artwork or a team project | Nov. 14 for the essay contest; Dec. 8 for the project; Dec. 5 for artwork | www.fourchaplains.org or call 215-218-1943
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| Charles Edward Cathey Masonic Scholarship | General | $1,000 | Minimum GPA of 3.0,must have made application or been accepted and have plans to attend a recognized post secondary educational program, must be enrolled in an accredited North Carolina school, applicant and his or her parents shall consent to an investigation of the applicant's record by the scholarship committee, personal interview by the Scholarship Committee may be required, active in extra-curricular activities and civic activities in their local community, provide SAT/ACT scores, provide 2 personal recommendations (i.e. 1 from school and 1 from someone in the community not related to you.) All reference letters are to be submitted in sealed envelopes with signature across the seal.
Awarded for scholastic achievement, extracurricular activites, community involvement and personal recommendations. Application available online. | March 14 | Jimmy Stevens at jstevens015@nc.rr.com or 856-6828
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| Charles Edward Cathey Masonic Scholarship | G | $1,000.00
Eight scholarships available | Must be enrolled in accredited NC School, must have made application to attend post secondary program. 3.0 gpa
| March 14 | Contact your school's Student Services Dept.for application.
Grand Lodge Scholarship Committee
PO Box 6506
2921 Glenwood Ave
Raleigh, NC 27628
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| Chevrolet/Stellar Gospel Music Excellence
in Education Award | General | $1000 | Have a GPA of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale,demonstrate both academic excellence & outstanding community servicethrough activities, volunteerism and work experiences,intend to enroll in a 2 or 4 year college | December 16 (postmarked) | 1-888-377-5233
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| Chowan College Grants and Scholarships | General | The amount of each grant or scholarship is determined by cumulative GPA and SAT (or ACT) score. Grants and Scholarships range from $2,000 to $8,000. | Students approved for admission may be eligible for merit-based scholarships and awards. Students must apply and be accepted prior to the Leadership Scholars deadline, to be announced at a later date. | Unspecified | Chowan College, 200 Jones Drive, Murfreesboro NC 27855 1.800.488.4101
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| Cigna Scholars Program University of Richmond | General | One-half tuition | African-American students who demonstrate outstanding scholarship and exhibit characteristics indicative of exceptional character and motivation as well as trong leadership potential. | January 15 | University of Richmond Scholars Office 28 Westhampton Way University of Richmond,VA 23173
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| City of Raleigh (Raleigh Mayor's Committee for Persons with Disabilities) | General- Student with a disability | Two $1,000 scholarships | Must be a City of Raleigh resident with a disability, and enrolled in or have been accepted to an accredited undergraduate post secondary school, college, trade school or other institution of higher learning.
One $1,000 scholarship is for a student with a disability who is pursuing an educational goal. This scholarship is designed to assist with tuition, books, fees, and/or special equipment for undergraduate course work.
The other $1,000 scholarship is to assist a student with a disability to pursue a vocational education. This money would be applied to purchase items such as tools, work shoes or special equipment or tuition and fees to enhance and sustain employment opportunites. | May 31, 2008 | Lori Millette 716-3122
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| Civitas Institute | General | $3,500 Civic Literacy Essay Contest | check website for more information
www.nccivitas.org/essay | Pre-register on website by March 3 | www.nccivitas.org/essay
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| Clara Abbott Foundation Scholarship | General--Child or dependent of an Abbott Laboratories' employee or retiree | Unavailable | Child ir dependent of an Abbott Laboratories' employee or retiree. YOU MUST OBTAIN YOUR APPLICATION ONLINE!! | December 16 | To get your application, go to http://www.clara.abbott.com
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| Clemson National Scholars | General Merit-based | Approximately 10 students will be awarded scholarships covering the entire cost for attendance at Clemson | High academic achievement. Must apply for admission to Clemson University no later than December 31 t |
