Scholarships Sorted By Source Scholarship Sources in red are scholarships local to WCPSS students       Source Discipline Award Requirements Deadline Contact 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 More Information   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  More Information   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  Acturial Scholarships for Minority Students General Unspecified Unspecified Varies  More Information   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 More Information   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 More Information   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 More Information   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 More Information   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.  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  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  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 (includes reading, math, and writing)or 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, 2009  Contact your Student Services Career Center for application.  Alpha Delta Kappa-Beta Omicron Chapter-Hammond Scholarship Education $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 from teachers who have taught you in your junior or senior year and an official transcript from your high school. Completed application, official transcript and letters of recommendation are to be postmarked by 3/2/09.  Karen Kromenacker, 104 Silvercliff Trail, Cary, NC 27513.  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(includes all three parts) 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, 2009  Contact your Student Services Career Center for application.  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.  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 (includes all three parts), ACT of 22, extra-curricular activities, financial need not the primary consideration. February 2, 2009  Contact your Student Services Career Center for application.  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, 2009  Contact your Student Services Career Center for application.  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 (all three parts included) or ACT of 20-24, good character and unquestionable integrity, extra-curricular activities, financial aid not the primary consideration. February 2, 2009  Contact your Student Services Career Center for application.  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 Check your school career center for applications.  Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Chi Rho Omega Chapter General Unspecified Must be a graduating senior living in Knightdale, Wendell, Wake Forest, Rolesville or Zebulon who plans to attend a four year college or university. Additional requirements: 1. Personal statement of interests including college and career plans, financial need, short and long range goals, etc. 2. Two letters of reference from teachers, coaches, ministers, etc. 3. Official current high school transcript. May 1  Antoinette Francis email - info@chirhoomega-aka.com PO Box 434 Knightdale, NC 27545 More Information   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  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.  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   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 More Information   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 More Information   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 More Information   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  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 More Information   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 More Information   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  American Red Cross G Scholarship amount is based on the amount of money raised by the participant crowned Queen of Hearts Complete a Queen of Hearts Application and a 250-300 word essay on why you would make a good Queen of Hearts for the American Red Cross. Be the top fundraiser for the month of February. December  American Red Cross 919-861-1663 medfordt@trianglearc.org  American Red Cross Queen of Hearts Contest General Scholarship will be based on the amount of money raised by the 2009 Queen of Hearts Interested candidates can get more information from the school Career Center. Along with the application, candidates must write a 250-300 word essay explaining why they would make an exceptional 2009 Queen of Hearts spokesperson. Submit application materials to American Red Cross, Attn: Tiffany Medford, 100 N. Peartree Lane, Raleigh, NC, 27610. Applications and essays are due by December 12, 2008.  Tiffany Medford, American Red Cross, 100 N. Peartree Lane, Raleigh, NC 27610. Phone: 919-861-1663. email: medfordt@trianglearc.org.  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 More Information   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 More Information   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  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  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.  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  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  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  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  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  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. More Information   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 More Information   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 More Information   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 More Information   Appalachian State University Scholarships General Unspecified November 15  Office of Admissions, 828-262-2120, www.admissions.appstate.edu More Information   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  Appalachian State University 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 More Information   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  Armed Services General (ROTC) Up to $50,000 Acceptance to a qualified college/university Unavailable  Career Development Center or call 1-800-893-LEAD  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 More Information   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 More Information   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 More Information   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 March 30, for Design and Media Arts    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 More Information   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 More Information   Art Institutes Scholarships General $2,500 to $32,000 Entries could be culinary, project based, Honor Society, etc. Varies  www.artinstitutes.edu More Information   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 More Information   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  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 ktursam@chapman-jhj.com  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. More Information   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 More Information   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 More Information   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 More Information   Augsbury/North Country Scholarship General $10,000 First year students only; 3.0 GPA December 2, 2005  More Information   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 More Information   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  More Information   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 More Information   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 More Information   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 More Information   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" More Information   Bell Labs Fellowships for Under Represented Minorities General Unspecified Unspecified Varies  More Information   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 More Information   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 More Information   Best Buy Scholarships General 1,000 students will be selected to receive awards of $1,500 each. Community Service and solid academic performance. Apply online at www.bestbuy.com/scholarships or www.at15.com by February 15, 2009. February 15, 2009  www.BestBuy.com/scholarships More Information   Blitman Scholarship Engineering $5000 unspecified March 1, 2006  Mary Maul at mmaul@nspe.org or www.nspe.org/scholarships/sc-home.asp. More Information   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. April 15, 2009  NC Child Support  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  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.  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 More Information   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 More Information   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 More Information   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 www.brenau.edu  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  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.  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  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 More Information   Broughton Alumni - Mial Williamson Award General $2,000 Good academics and demonstration of participation in athletics. April 15  John Rudder, Guidance Resource Center  Broughton Alumni Association General $2,000 renewable Be of service to high school, of good character and high scholastic ability. April 1  School Counselor  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  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 More Information   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 More Information   Burger King Scholarship Program General Unspecified Unspecified Varies  More Information   Calgon TMA Scholarship General Unspecified Female 18+ yrs.; US Resident; 3.0 GPA February 28, 2006  More Information   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  Canadian Merit Scholarship General $20,000 per year 3.0 GPA; Selection is based on the admissions application. Unavailable  More Information   Capital Area Bowling Scholarship Program, Capital Area USBC Association & Private Donations Bowling Unspecified Applicant must be a graduating senior in high school and a member of the Capital Area USBC Association in good standing for the current season and currently active in a youth league or whose parent(s), legal guardian(s) or grandparent(s) are members of the Capital Area USBC Assoc. in good standing; overall grade point average must be at least 2.5 or higher; must have an amateur standing in all athletics. Postmark by April 3, 2009  More Information   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.  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 More Information   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  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 More Information   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  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.  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). More Information   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  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  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  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. More Information   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  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.  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.  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 More Information   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 More Information   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 More Information   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 More Information   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  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 More Information   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  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  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  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  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 More Information   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 More Information   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 to be considered. December 31  Admissions Office, Clemson University, 105 Sikes Hall Box 345124, Clemson, SC 29634 (864)656-2287 or www.clemson.edu More Information   Clemson University Merit-based academic scholarships for out-of-state residents $500 to $7,500 per year. Academic recruiting scholarships also carry a waiver of the out-of-state tuition fee differential - an additional savings of $5,986 per year. Awarded competitively based primarily upon the student's high school record and standardized test scores. Students who rank in the top 10 percent of their class and have an SAT score of 1300 (30+ACT) will be competitive for one or more of these awards. Unvailable, the University will accept nominations with the student's name, SAT/ACT scores, GPA, class standing and address.  Admissions Office, Clemson University, 105 Sikes Hall Box 345124 Clemson, SC 29634 (864)656-2287, www.clemson.edu or school counselor More Information   Clemson University Eta Theta Pi Scholarship General $500 G.P.A. 3.0 or better; minimum 1000 SAT; devoted to friendship, leadership, and the cultivation of intellect; well-rounded and excelling academics, and community service. July 20  http://people.clemson.edu/~beta More Information   Coca-Cola Scholarship General 50-$20,000 & 200-$10,000 scholarships awarded Applicant must be a current high school senior attending school (or home-schooled)in the US; 3.0 GPA minimum, must be planning to pursue a degree at an accredited US post-secondary institution. Apply on-line at www.coca-colascholars.org. Applications must be received before the midnight of October 31, 2008.  1-800-306-2653 or contact your school Career Center. More Information   Coker College General $7,500.00 - $500.00 per year 'B' average, class rank upper 20% Based on admissions application  Office of Admissions, Coker College, Hartsville, South Carolina 29550, 843-383-8050 or 1-800-95-1908 www.coker.edu More Information   College Board Scholarship Search General Unspecified Unspecifed Varies  More Information   College Net Scholarship Database General Unspecified Unspecified Varies  More Information   College of Charleston Merit Scholarships for entering freshman $1,000 to $6,000 Have completed applications on file by January 15. January  Office of Admissions 66 George Street Charleston, SC 29424 (803) 953-5670.  College of Charleston Fine Arts, Theatre Arts $300 to $1,000 Submit supporting material including audition or portfolio. February  Office of Admissions 66 George Street Charleston, SC 29424 (803) 953-5670   Collegiate Fellows Scholarship at Mercer University General $9,000 to $22,000 Must attend Mercer University, must have a minimum FI of 3200 December 5  Mercer University, 1400 Coleman Ave. Macon Ga 31207-0001 (800)840-8577 More Information   Colorado State University Provost Scholarship General $5,000 renewable,totalling $20,000 for four years Nonresident who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in high school, 3.5 gpa or 1240 SAT /28 ACT February 15, 2006  Patricia Rapacz at patricia.rapacz@colostate.edu or (970) 491-7023. More Information   Community Serivce Scholarship Community Service $7,500 per year 200-500 word essay Unavailable  More Information   Converse College - Milliken Scholarship General Unspecified Academic excellence, excellence in leadership, Min. SAT of 1000 or ACT of 21 and a min. GPA of 3.0 November 1, 2005  School Career Center or AAron Meis at 1-800-766-1125 or e-mail to aaron.meis@converse.edu More Information   Converse College Barnet Leadership Scholarship Leadership $2000 to $9000 per year; renewable Academic excellence, including G.P.A., and SAT/ACT scores. Also, leadership experience and performance during scholarship competition. December 17  Converse College, 580 East Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29302-0006 or fax 864/596-9225 or www.converse.edu More Information   Converse College Counselor Scholar Award General $5,000 per year for 4 years Nomination by school, top 10% of the class. February  Converse College Office of Admissions (800) 766-1125  Converse College/Trustee Scholarship General, must attend Converse College $11,000 per year 3.5 GPA and SAT of 1100+ or an ACT of 24+ Unavailable  Office of Admissions, Converse College, 580 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302-0006 or Web Site: www.converse.edu; E-Mail:info@converse.edu More Information   Cornell Presidential Research Scholars General Up to $10,000, and those on financial aid receive up to $4,000 per year in loan reduction (up to $16,000 over four years) Every accepted student is eligible for selection into to the CPRS Program. The program endeavors to acknowledge and reward outstanding students who exemplify the university's core values of service, leadership, and discovery. Final selection of students for the program is made by the Cornell admissions committees and is based on the information that the students provide in their admissions applications. Unspecified  Cornell Uiversity at (607) 255-2930 or e-mail ResearchScholars@cornell.edu, Web site www.commitment.cornell.edu/cprs More Information   Council for Americas First Freedom Student Competition(Grades 9 - 12) General $3,000; $1,500 and $750 Students examine the First Amendment and the history and relevance of religious freedom in America and the world today. This year's topic introduces students to George Washington's famous statement about "mere" toleration in his 1790 letter to the Jewish congregation of Newport, Rhode Island. Students will identify the basic principles of religious liberty espoused in this primary document and will further research and asess how well the US has lived up to Washington's ideal. In addition to the monetary award, the first-place winner and his or her teacher (or other adult chaperone) will receive an all-expense-paid trip to Newport, Rhode Island in mid-August 2009 for the annual VIP reading of President Washington's historic letter. Online registration by participating students is required by November 24, 2008. November 24, 2008  Isabelle Kinnard, JD, Ph.D, Council for America's First Freedom, 1321 E. Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219, Phone: 804.643.1786, Fax, 804.644.5024, email, competition@firstfreedom.org More Information   Create-A-Greeting-Card $10,000 Scholarship Prudent Publishing Company,Inc. Art and Photography One $10,000 award. http://www.gallerycollection.com/scholarship.htm Photos, artwork, computer graphics are all acceptable entries. January 15, 2008  http://www.gallerycollection.com/scholarship.htm More Information   Culinary Institute of America 1st Place-$10,000 Scholarship, 2nd Place-$7,500 Scholarship, 3rd Place-$5,000 Scholarship, and (3) $3,000 Honorable Mention Scholarships The CIA wants you to come up with an exciting, original recipe for your leftover Thanksgiving turkey. To qualify, you must: graduate from high school by June 30, 2009; submit all entries by November 7, 2008-Option 1: A written recipe, 300-word personal statement discussing your creation, three photos of your finished product, and contest entry form. Option 2: People's Choice Award-All materials included in Option 1, plus a 3-to5-minute DVD segment in which you talk about your creation and demonstrate its preparation. DVDs must be submitted in wmv, avi, mov or mpg format; be no larger than 100MB; and not have a menu format.; enroll at the CIA no later than December 2009. Nov. 7, 2008  www.ciachef.edu or 1-800-285-4627 or admissions@culinary.edu More Information   Culinary Institute of America-All American Apple Pie Recipe Contest Must attend Culinary Institute of America $4,000 Scholarship for Gold winner-$1,000 Scholarship for Silver winner Must be a junior in high school or older and a permanent resident of the US. All components of pie must be made from scratch. January 15, 2006  Admissions Department, Culinary Institute of America 1946 Campus Dr. Hyde Park, NY 12538-1499 More Information   Danforth Scholarship-Washington University in St. Louis General Full & Partial tuition scholarships, renewable. School-based committee nominations. All nominations should be submitted in the form of a letter of recommendation. Students should have outstanding academic performance,activities of exceptional commitment to community service,and high moral character. See your Career Center for school specific deadlines in early October.  web site: http://admissions.wustl.edu More Information   DAR National Society General Various Various February 15  School Career Center   Davidson College - John Montgomery BELK Scholarship General $42,950 plus two summer stipends (up to $3,000 per stipend) Requires high school nomination. High school can nominate one student. Candidate's record must demonstrate they have engaged life successfully and purposefully in the classroom, in student and civic organizations, and on the athletic field. Candidates will exhibit proven records of achievement throughout high school. Academic performance is paramont. Nominees must complete the admission application by December 1, 2008. See your school guidance counselor for specific nomination deadline information.  www.davidson.edu/admission or call 704-894-2044. More Information   Davidson College Bryan Scholarship Athletic - Must attend Davidson College $30,000 Renewable Must be nominated by your school, superb academic ability as well as excellence in athletic performance and leadership. Check with your Career Center for school specific deadlines in early September.  Director of Merit Programs, Ms. Gardner Roller Ligo, galigo@davidson.edu. More Information   Davidson College Merit-Based Scholarships Belk Scholarships, Baker Scholarships, Bryan Scholarships, Davidson Scholar Awards, Terry Scholarships, Kuykendall Scholarships, Smith Scholarship, Cornwell Scholarships, Bearden Scholarships, Presidential Awards, Neely and Dobson Scholarship, First Union Range from $1,000 to $30,000 (comprehensive cost, to include tuition, fees, room, and board) and are renewable annually. THE APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION SERVES AS THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FOR MOST SCHOLARSHIPS. All admitted students are considered for merit-based scholarships. Application for admission must be postmarked by January 2. Students who wish to be considered for the Bryan Scholars Program must complete the entire application by September 20.  Davidson College-Sally Stone Richmond-1.704.894.2970 or sarichmond@davidson.edu or www.davidson.edu/admission More Information   Davidson College Romare Howard Bearden Art Scholarship Studio Art $10,000 Exceptional promise as a studio artist - reflected in a submitted portfolio of artwork and strong academic ability (usually a solid "B" average or better). Preference given to an African-American student. November 1, 2005  Merit Scholarship Coordinator at 800.768.0380 or visit www.davidson.edu More Information   Davis & Elkins College (WV) Theatre Talent Grants Acting and Technical Theatre $750-$3000 (potential for renewal) Teacher recommendation. Then auditions and interviews. Unavailable  Terry R. Hayes,Davis & Elkins College, 100 Campus Dr., Elkins, WV 26241-9907 More Information   Davis & Elkins National Honor Society Scholarship National Honor Society member and must attend Davis & Elkins $5,000 residential or $3,000 commuter (renewable 4 years) Member of the National Honor Society, admitted to Davis & Elkins College, residential student. Must maintain a 3.0 GPA to renew. Unavailable  www.davisandelkins.edu More Information   Davis & Elkins National Honor Society Scholarship National Honor Society member and must attend Davis & Elkins $5,000 residential or $3,000 commuter (renewable 4 years) Member of the National Honor Society, admitted to Davis & Elkins College. Must maintain a 3.0 GPA to renew. Unavailable  www.davisandelkins.edu More Information   Deaf and Hard of Hearing General $2,500 renewable For students diagnosed with hemophilia or another bleeding disorder. July 1  Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Attn: Citizen Scholarship Foundation, PO Box 297, St. Peter, Minnesota 56082. 1-507-931-1682  DECA Scholarship Opportunities General Varies DECA member, other requirements vary. See your school Career Center representative to view the scholarship booklet. February 13  DECA Inc., 1908 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1594. Telephone: (703) 860-5000  Delta Kappa Gamma International Scholarship - Gamma Eta Chapter, Eta State (Phebe Harlan Emmons Grant-in-Aid) Female Students planning to major in Education. $1,000 ONE NOMINEE from each Wake County High School. Academic achievement, character, extracurricular activities, commitment to further education, demonstrated commitment to the service of others. Transcript, application form, resume, essay "Why do I want to be an educator?", letters of recommendation (2) Check with your school counselor for the date in March. The one nominee from each school must be received by March 13th.  Philomena Karol 3720 Evander Way Raleigh, NC 27613  Delta Kappa Gamma Society International-Gamma Eta Chapter, Eta State Must plan to obtain a degree in EDUCATION-MUST BE FEMALE $1000 Academic achievements, character, extracurricular activities, community service, commitment to further education April 10, 2006  Peggy Hackney at 466-8451  Delta Kappa Gamma, Alpha Omicron Chapter Grant-in-Aid Education, Female $800 per year. Female, Education Major, Essay Questions, resume, transcript,SAT scores. Two nominees per high school Individual School Deadline. Chapter deadline is March 28, 2008.   Barbara Vandenbergh bdvanden@ncsu.edu   DeSales University Theatre Talent Scholarship Theatre - Dance - TV/Film $500 to $5000 Renewable Superior Talent, Above average academic standing December. (Application for admission to DeSales).You must also submit your FAFSA by February 2. 2005.  Call 1-610-282-1100 X 1247 or www.desales.edu More Information   Devry Scholarships Accounting, Business, Computer Engineering Technology, Electronics, Computer Information Systems, Telecommunications Management $1000 to $32,000 To be eligible for these awards, applicants must have an ACT composite score of at least 24 or a SAT combined score of at least 1100. Applicants must apply for admissions to DeVry University. Deadlines vary.  scholarships@devry.edu or 1-800-295-8694 More Information   Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarships General-must be a junior in high school to apply 9 @ $2,500 in NC 9 @ $25,000 Nationally JUNIORS with at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA for the 9th and 10th grades who are multi-talented, take the lead, may have overcome obstacles and who are giving back to their communities. December 17, 2005  www.aasa.org/discover.htm or www.discovercard.com/tribute.htm More Information   Discover Scholarship Program (Grade 11) General $2,500-$30,000 Juniors with a minimum cumulative 2.75 GPA (for 9th and 10th grade) and excels in 3 areas: Leadership, Community Service and Obstacles Overcome. Scholarship may be used at trade, technical schools and 2 or 4 colleges/universities for any chosen career. Application may be downloaded www.discovercard.com/tribute. January 31, 2009  Kathryn H. Beiser, VP, Corporate Communications, Discoer Financial Services, 1.866.756.7932 More Information   Dollars for Scholars - Best Buy Company General $750 Strong academics, evidence of extracurricular activities and community involvement. March 15, 2006  CVSAquest@aol.com More Information   Duke University Merit Scholarships General Full tuition for four years Students who demonstrate interdisciplinary academic interests and financial need. No separate application required; all applicants for admission are automatically considered for merit scholarships. January or Early Decision deadline of November 1.  Duke University, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 919-684-3214. Website: http://www.aas.duke.edu/ousf Email: undergrad-admissions@duke.edu More Information   Duke University The Carolinas Scholarship for Alternative Lifestyles General Unspecified Alternative Lifestyle Unavailable  Duke University, Alternative Lifestyle, Box 90958, Durham, NC 27708, Phone 919-684-6607  Duke University, Angier B. Duke Scholarships General Full tuition for four years, plus summer study in Oxford) Intellectually outstanding students who show promise of being intellectual leaders. No separate application required; all applicants for admission are automatically considered for merit scholarships. January or Early Decision deadline of November 1.  Duke University, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 919-684-3214. Website: http://www.duke.edu/web/ug-admissions/. Email: undergrad-admissions@duke.edu. More Information   Duke University, Benjamin N. Duke Leadership Awards General Full tuition for 4 years NC and SC students who have demonstrated outstanding academic qualifications and leadership potential. No separate application required; all applicants for admission are automatically considered for merit scholarships. January or Early Decision deadline of November 1.  Duke University, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 919-684-3214. Website: http://www.duke.edu/web/ug-admissions/. Email: undergrad-admissions@duke.edu. More Information   Duke University, Music Scholarships Music Varies Students demonstrating talent and potential in music. January or Early Decision deadline of November 1.  Duke University, Department of Music, 919-660-3300. Website: http://www.duke.edu/music/ Email: duke-music@acpub.duke.edu More Information   Duke University, Reginaldo Howard Scholarships General Full tuition for four years Incoming African-American students who have demonstrated outstanding academic qualifications and leadership potential. No separate application required; all applicants for admission are automatically considered for merit scholarships. January or Early Decision deadline of November 1.  Duke University, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 919-684-3214. Website: http://www.duke.edu/web/ug-admissions/. Email: undergrad-admissions@duke.edu More Information   Duke University, Trinity Scholarships General Full tuition, room and board, books, fees, and expenses for four years NC students who have demonstrated outstanding academic and personal qualifications. No separate application required; all applicants for admission are automatically considered for merit scholarships. January or Early Decision deadline of November 1.  Duke University, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 919-684-3214. Website: http://www.duke.edu/web/ug-admissions/. Email: undergrad-admissions@duke.edu. More Information   Durham FM Association - Lewis Garrett Scholarship For amateur radio operators or students with radio interest A minimum of $500 for the academic year 2005-2006 Scholarship is for amateur radio operators or students with radio interest. Applications are available by request from the DFMA, PO Box 2411, Durham, NC 27715-2411. Applications are not available at school. Aplication must be RECEIVED by DFMA by April 15, 2006  DFMA, PO Box 2411, Durham, NC 27715-2411  Easley National Scholarship Program General Unspecified Unspecified Unvailable  More Information   East Carolina Betty S. Abernathy Memorial Scholarship For deserving students pursuing a degree in the area of Science Education through the College of Education at ECU and who wish to pursue a career as a high school science educator. $2,500 ($1,250 for each of two semesters)renewable Acceptance to attend ECU, at least a 3.0 high school GPA, demonstrated commitment to the study of and a career in science education. Application materials include: application, official high school transcript, three reference in sealed envelopes with the completed form, proof of acceptance to attend ECU. All application materials are due January 30th to ECU  Yolonda Newsome, Dept. of Mathematics and Science Education, Flanagan 342, ECU, Greenville, NC 27858 or call 252-328-9353  East Carolina University - Maynard Scholarship Program Education/Teaching $20,000 Attend East Carolina University, reside in specific counties in Eastern North Carolina and apply for North Carolina Teaching Fellows Scholarship, applications area available at www.coe.ecu.edu/maynardscholars February 18, 2007  Maynard Scholarship Program Office, 252.328.4126 or email MaynardScholarship@ecu.edu  East Carolina University Academic Merit Scholarship General $40,000 ($10,000 per year) and other smaller awards in varying amounts (1)SAT Score above 1300 (2)Rank in the upper 5th per cent of their class (3)Extracurricular activities of interests and leadership and (4) Complete an application for admission to ECU Postmarked on or before December 1, 2008  www.ecu.edu or 1-252-328-6610 (ask for the scholarship coordinator) More Information   East Carolina University Accounting Scholarships Accounting Varies Must major in Accounting (BSA/MSA). SAT score 1200+ or ACT 27+. January 15  (919) 328-6640 or Office of Admissions East Carolina University (919) 328-6055  East Carolina University Merit Scholarship General Range from $3,000 to $10,000 per year renewable Average SAT of 1800 and GPA 3.5 unweighted, top 5% of the class. January  ECU Admissions Office (252) 328-6131 or www.ecu.edu More Information   East Carolina University Phi Kappa Psi General Award of $250 Freshman year Male student must be well-rounded. July 1  Award Director at (732) 446-6461  East Carolina University-Walter & Marie Williams Leadership Awards Program General-Must attend ECU $1000-Non-renewable Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or 1000 SAT scoreOR ACT equivalent, demonstrated leadership potential & ability, citizenship, and service throughout their high school career & who positively represents their school. Student MUST BE NOMINATED! You may self-nominate by obtaining an application from the College Infomration Room in Student Services. Return form by January 31 to Leon A. Hines High school nomination is required and due to sponsor by February 23.  School Career Center More Information   ECPI College of Technology Schoalrship General Unspecified (1)Be a High School senior (2)Submit a scholarship application and high school transcript (3)Send two letters of recommendation (4) Attendance record during the last 3 years of high school, GPA of 3.0 in subject area closely related to the career of choice or by counselor recommendation (5) Personal essay of 250 words or more(typed or handwritten in ink only by the applicant) explaining your reasons for pursuing career education at ECPI (6) Fulfill all other requirements as required by ECPI. March 31, 2006  School College Information Center or Jordan Livingston, High School Admissions, ECPI College of Technology, 919-571-0780, or send your email request to jlivingston@ecpi.edu More Information   ECU Educators Hall of Fame Centennial Scholarship Education $2,500 ($1,250 for each of two semesters)Renewable for 8 semesters Must be accepted to ECU, 3.5 GPA unweighted, demonstrated commitment to the study of and a career in education February 28, 2007  Mrs. Banning, 252.328.6397  Eddie Robinson Foundation General 4- $5,000 List of achievements, accomplishments, community involvement, essay on how you will mirror his legacy; letter of recommendation. March 2006  More Information   Edgar Allen Poe Literary Society Distinguished Raven FAC Memorial Scholarship General $1,000.00 Direct descendant of any Lao or Hmong individual who served in the Royal Laotian Military or Hmong forces in defense of the Kingdom of Laos between 1960 and 1975 Unavailable  www.ravens.org/scholar/scholarship.htm for more information and application More Information   Education Access Rewards North Carolina (EARN) G Need based awards of up to $4,000 for two years of study to qualifying students attending NC community colleges and public universities need based Awarded until funds are exhausted  More Information   Education is Freedom (EIF) General $2,000 U.S. resident; current U.S. high school senior; first-time enrollment in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited 2 or 4-year college or university; GPA of 3.0-3.5; and must demonstrate financial need. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY; NO PAPER APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE. January 15  EIF website: www.educationisfreedom.org More Information   Educational Communcations Scholarship Foundation General Minimum of 61 scholarships. 1-$6,000, 5-$5,000, 10-$2,500, 45-$1,000 Ability (GPA & Aptitude Tests), Activities, Athletics, and Work Experience. May 15, 2007  Educational Communications Scholarship Foundation, 7211 Circle S Road, Austin, TX 78745, (877) 843-9946. More Information   Educational Communications Scholarship Foundation-Lily S. Rose General A minimum of 127 scholarships-varied amounts-$1000 to $6000 GPA, Aptitude Test Scores, extracurricular activities, and financial need May 15  512-440-2300 or e-mail at school@ecsf.org.  Educational Tours Annual Essay Competition General A 10-day expenses-paid educational tour of Europe Senior, Essay - topic "Describe how someone in your life has inspired you to live as a global citizen." Must be nominated by your school, 1 per school 1/17/05  www.eftours.com/globalcitizen More Information   Elder & Leemaur Publishers (Grades 11 & 12) General $1,000 (average) Grades 11 and 12 500 word essay, up to 4 scholarship opportunities. Students must formulate a well-structured, convincing argument on topics of academic interest. Each broad topic has 3 choices: Topics include "Authors of Tomorrow" Deadline, December 1, 2006; website: www.elpublishers.com/content/uwsotherscholarss.php: "Voice of the Future" Deadline, March 1, 2007; webiste:www.elpublishers.com/content/scholarhsip-voiceofthefuture.php; "Challenge the Experts: Deadline: July 1, 2007, webiste: elpublishers.com/content/scholarship-challengetheexperts.php: "Believing in Greatness": Deadline: September 30, 2007, webiste: www.elpublishers.com/content/scholarship-believeingingreatness.php. Informatin may be downloaded at: Specific information regarding scholarship criteria/eligibility is available at: www.elpublishers.com/content/downloads.php. Essays musb be sbumitted to: www.elpublishers.com/conttent/submissiondeadline.php Deadline varies (see infomation under Requirements/Eligibililty)  Joni Hara, Elder & Leemaur Publishers, 115 Garfield Street, #5432, Sumas, WA, 98295 More Information   Eli Whitney Scholars Program North Carolina State University Range from $1,000 to $1,500 per semester renewable Enrollment in both the College of Textiles and in the College of Humanities and Social Studies. Scholarships are available starting in the sophomore year. Before the start of either spring or fall semester  E-mail HHERGETH@NCSU.edu, (919) 515-6574, fax (919) 515-3733  Elizabeth City State UNC Campus Scholarships Must attend ECSU $3,800 renewable NC high school graduate; GPA of 2.5; SAT of 800; FAFSA applicant; and exhibit high moral and ethical standards in personal and scholastic behavior. Unspecified  School Counselor  Elk's National Foundation - Cary & Apex #2798, 2007 Most Valuable Student Scholarship 2 - $60,000 ($15,000/year), 2 - $40,000 ($10,000/year), 2 - $20,000 ($5,000/year), 494 - $4,000 ($1,000/per year). High school senior and US citizen. Applications are to be mailed to A. Marias, 108 Fetzer Court, Cary, NC 27513. January 12, 2007  E. S. Wiltsie can be reached by email at elksmvs@earthlink.net or by phone 919-367-8028. More Information   Elk's National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship (Application must be filed with the Lodge of jurisdiction. To find your local Lodge, visit www.elks.org/lodges. Applications and complete contest details, go to www.elks.org/enf/scholars. General From $1000 to $15,000 per academic year (renewable) Strong academics, good ACT/SAT scores, evidence of leadership and financial need. January 9, 2009  Eugene Yep, Cary-Apex, NC No. 2798, P. O. Box 786, Cary, NC 27512-0786. More Information   Elon College Leon & Lorraine Watson NC Scholarship General $10,000 renewable for and a one time grant of up to $4,000 to fund study abroad experience Application sent to Elon, strong record of academic achievement. Financial need, NC resident for at least one year. February 8, 2008  Elon College Admissions at 800/334-8448 More Information   Elon College Presidential General $1,000 - $1,500 annually plus one-$500 Elon Experiences Grant Academic achievement and SAT/ACT scores. January 15  Admissions Office Elon, NC 27244 (800) 334-8448  Elon College Scholars Leadership/Special talent $1,500 High school academic achievement, class rank, SAT/ACT scores and evidence of leadership or special talent. Can compete for Honors. Early January  Admissions Office Elon, NC 27244 (800)334-8448   Elon College Science Fellows Science $2,000 annually plus Honors Award Academic achievement and achievement in mathematics and science, teacher recommendation and on-campus interview. January 10  Admissions Office Elon, NC 27244 (800) 334-8448   Elon University (The Honorable Thad Eure NC Achievement Scholarship) $12,000 per year plus a $4,000 Elon Experiences grant (renewable) Complete application for admission to Elon, "For the smart student with a good heart." Demonstrate significant financial need (with preference to Pell-elibible students, have a strong record of academic achievement and leadership through school, church or community organizations. Requires an interview. Recipients will be notified in early April. Application may be downloaded at www.elon.edu/justnc February 5, 2008  Susan C. Klopman, Vice President of Admissions and Financial Planning, 800.334.8448 More Information   Elon University NC Junior Elon Scholars FOR JUNIORS ONLY!! Must attend Elon University Must have Superior Academic Achievement, Opportunity for a Presidential Scholarship valued at $14,000 - $18,000 over four years upon your acceptance to Elon and invitation to compete for the prestigious Fellows academic and scholarship programs. School nominated scholarship. Must enroll at Elon for freshman year. "A" average and a combined critical reading, math, and writing SAT score of 1870 or higher. Students must take the SAT/ACT with writing on or before January 24 to be considered. Achievement in one or more of the following areas: an academic area of interest, leadership, community service, international or intercultrual experiences, the arts, athletics, or entrepreneurial endeavors. Check with your Career Center for school specific deadlines in early February.  Admissions Office Elon, NC 27244 (800) 334-8448  Elon University's Leon & Lorraine Watson NC Scholarship General $5,000, renewable annually for a total of $20,000 and a one-time grant of up to $3,000 to fund a study/travel experience. Applicants must demonstrate a high financial need (with preference to Pell eligible students) and have a strong record of academic achievement. February 1, 2006  Susan C. Klopman, Dean of Admissions and Financial Planning at 800.334.8448  Emory University Scholars Program General Range from two-thirds tuition to full tuition, room, board and fees. School Nomination required. Nominees must have outstanding records of academic achievement, possess extraordinary personal qualities, and must have made significant contributions to their class, their school, and their community. See your Guidance Career Center Technician for more information about the nomination process and deadlines. See Career Center for specific school deadline  Emory University 1-800-727-6036 or visit www.emory.edu/scholarsprogram More Information   Enloe PTSA Scholarship General $2000 Senior student in Enloe PTSA who is planning to continue his/her education beyond high school in a trade school, two-year college, four-year college or university. Applicants must obtain PTSA membership prior to the end of the first semester of the 2007-08 to be eligible. Application, essay, and a letter of recommendation are required. April 10, 2008  Karen Reimer, PTSA Scholarship Chair, 844-1787, karenreimer@nc.rr.com More Information   Erskine College E.B. Kennedy Scholarship Must attend Erskine College $100,000+ NOMINATION. Based solely on merit. E.B. Kennedy Scholars must excel in four areas: Christian commitment, scholastic achievement, vigorous outlook, and leadership potential. Academically, the student should have a 3.5 GPA or better and a minimum total SAT score of 1180(1650 new scoring) October 15, 2007  call 800-241-8721 More Information   Erskine College Presidential Scholarship General The Presidential Scholarship covers tuition, room, board and fees, minus any state, federal and outside scholarships or grants. There is also a $1,000 study abroad travel stipend. Highly motivated, outstanding academic performance in high school, Christian commitment, intellectual curiosity, potential for success at Erskine, school, church, and community involvement, leadership skills, creativity. An interview is required and will be held on December 5, 2008 by invitation. Postmark of November 1, 2008.    Erskine Fellows General-Must attend Erskine College $1,000 with possibility of up to $12,000 per year JUNOIRS ONLY- in the top 10% of their class who are taking college preparatory courses. Must have demonstrated unusual qualities of leadership as indicated by their participation in extracurricular and community activities. Must have a minimum of 1100 as a combined score on the PSAT or SAT. February 25  Gail Gambrell at 1-800-241-8721  Fayetteville State University General Full Scholarship Unweighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale and minimum combined SAT score 1000 on the reading and math or ACT of 22 March  Lorraine Jackson, Honors Counselor/Coordinator, 910-672-2245, ljackson@uncfsu.edu More Information   First Cary Woman's Club Scholarship (Qualifier for the Sallie Southall Cotton Scholarship) General $1500 Cary area student, male or female, who will graduate in 2005. Each candidate must have a scholastic record which places the student in the upper fourth of his/her class and which meets all requirements for college entrance. Official transcript required. Interview is required. Check with your school career center for school specific deadline.  Dorothy Schmelzeis, 854-5745 or dschmelzeis@fmrealt.com  Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship General one - $3,000 and one - $1,000 Completed application listing extracurricular activities, honors, community or church work, work experience; recent photograph; official transcript; letter of recommendation from minister, employer, or an adult friend; letter of recommendation from the student's guidance counselor or teacher; three copies of an original essay of 500 to 700 words on the following subject: "What Do You Think Is Our Country's Most Pressing Issue, and How Can You As an American Citizen Use the Internet to Effect Positive Change Concerning That Issue?" Use reserach from at least three internet sites to support your essay. To Mrs. Libby Winstead by January 25, 2007. See the career center for school mailing deadlines.  Libby Winstead, Wake County Chairman, Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship. Phone: 919-774-4399.  Florida A&M University - HBCU Scholarship Navy ROTC Unspecified African American or Hispanic senior, GPA 3.0 or better, SAT score 1050 (530 verbal/520 math) or ACT Score 22 (English 22/Math 22) unavailable  www.famu.edu/nrotc/officers/co.html More Information   Flynn Education Foundation General Unspecified Financial need. Must be involved in school and church activities, write an essay on your plan for life and how your future career can be considered Christian service, provide three letters of recommendation; one from your minister, and a copy of your financial aid package. May 1, 2008  Paul S. Flynn, 828-293-9026  Fonville Morisey Kildaire Office Scholarship General Unspecified Attend a high school in the Cary area or live in the Cary area, confirm post secondary education, submit a typed 400 to 600 word essay, GPA of at least a "C". April 7, 2006  Donna Parker at the Kildaire Sales Office, 1149 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC 27511-4545, 919-467-3232 or dparker@fmrealty.com  Franklin Regional Medical Center Volunteers/Auxilians Scholarship General - Must be a high school senior, Franklin Regional Medical Center volunteer and/or a Franklin Regional Medical Center employee $250.00 and a maximum of $1000 Academics, evidence of high moral character, leadership ability, promise of future contributions to the medical profession and community and financial need April 1, 2006  Bonnie Little, Franklin Regional Medical Center's Volunteer Director at 919-497-8460 More Information   Fred & Sigrid Ott Scholarship Leysin American School in Switzerland $5,000 to $10,000 renewable Outstanding students entering grades 11 and 12. Applicants should have high standardized test scores and significant contributions to community life and extracurricular activities. Successful completion of highly challenging and/or advanced courses, as evidenced by grades and teacher recommendations. Unspecified  U.S. Admissions Office, Portsmouth, NH at www.las.ch or 1-888-642-4142  Friends of the Guardian ad Litem Scholarship General: Overcome obstacles and financial need $100 to $1,500 Graduating high school senior who has overcome significant obstacles and needs financial assistance. One page essay. Received by May 16th.  Susan Newell 919-414-0855 snewell_law@yahoo.com  Fuller Blunt Memorial Scholarship -Concert Singers of Cary Music Major $1000 Financial need, Musical accomplishments, desire to be a music major,academic achievement,recommendation from a music professional,essay, audition CD March 1,2007  SCHOOL MUSIC DEPARTMENT or Myra Michot at 919-303-9100 or concerts@aol.com More Information   FundingFactory Scholarship - Recycling Fundraising Program General 5 $1000 scholarships Complete a virtual internship. A school code is needed to complete the application. October 11, 2005  school's recycling sponsor or 1-888-883-8237 More Information   Fuquay-Varina Technical College Scholarship Technical School $1,000 high school academic performance, extra curricular activities, community contributions, etc. December 1st  See Ms. Thomas, Room 101, for applications.  Fuquay-Varina Women's Club Sallie Southall Cotton Scholarship General $1000 Recipients must exhibit good character, scholastic record, leadership, potential, and financial need. December 1  Available from Mrs. Smith in Student Services.  Fuquay-Varina Women's Club Technical Scholarship Technical School $250 Student must be planning to attend a technical school. December 1  Applications are available from Mrs. Smith in Student Services.  Furman University - Herman Warden Lay Scholarship General Full tuition, fees, room and board Strong academic record - typically above 32 on the ACT or above 1400 on the SAT I. Extracurricular involvement - leadership positions in the school or community (on the county, state or national level). Students who apply for Lay Scholarships will also be considered for other academic scholarships at Furman. Early Decision - November 15; Regular Decision - January 15  Furman University, Office of Admissions, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville SC 29613. See your school career center counselor for more information.  Furman University Wylie Scholarships in Mathematics Must attend Furman University Up to $7,500 per year Students must have a combined SAT score of at least 1350 or an ACT score of at least 31, outstanding mathematical ability and good character. January 15  Office of Admissions, Furman University, Greenville, SC 29613 More Information   Future Black Men of America, Inc G Laptop computer Graduating African American male accepted to a 4 year college. 3.0 GPA. Financial need. June 1, 2007  Antoine L Medley Executive Director, Future Black Men of America, Inc 919-210-3516 More Information   Gardner-Webb University Fellows Scholarship Must attend Gardner-Webb University Unspecified--up to full tuition! A cumulative GPA of 3.6 unweighted or higher and at least an 1130 on the SAT or a 24 composite score on the ACT. Nominations MUST BE RECEIVED BY October 15  Nathan Alexander at 1-800-253-6472 or e-mail at probbins@gardner-webb.edu More Information   Gardner-Webb University Junior Scholar Program JUNIORS ONLY $2,000 Nominees must rank in the top 25 percentile of his/her junior class. It is preferred, but not required, that the nominee already have taken the PSAT, SAT or ACT. Nominees should be involved in extracurricular activities and committed to Christian values. April 16, 2006  Nathan Alexander at 800.253.6472, probbins@gardner-webb.edu More Information   Gardner-Webb University Presidential Scholarship General Must attend Gardner-Webb University Up to $36,000 for four years 3.6 GPA, SAT 1070+, ACT 21+, top 20% of class. December  Gardner-Webb College Boiling Springs, NC 28017 (800) 253-6472   Garner-St.Mary's Chapter of the American Business Women's Association General Unspecified Application and personal letter April 30,2006  Betty Norris, 3820 Benson Rd., Garner, NC 27529  Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Any Unspecified Must be African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific American or Hispanic Americans; citizens/permanent residents of the the U. S.; attained a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.30 on a 4.0 scale; enter an accredited college or university as full-time;have significant financial need as defined by the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria; have completed and submitted all l three forms (Nominee Personal Information Form, Nominator Form, and Recommender Form) by deadline, must have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities. Nomination materials must be submitted online before Monday, January 12, 2009 11:59pm EST or postmarked on or before January 12, 2009.  http://www.gmsp.org or e-mail to gmsinfo@hsf.net or 1-877-690-4677 Gates Millennium Scholars, P. O. Box 1434, Alexandria, VA 22313. More Information   Gateway to Success Scholarship General 10-$5000 Apply on line, GPA 2.0 or higher, 300 word essay. April 12, 2006  Apply on line at www.loans4students.org or by calling 1.800.347.4352 More Information   GE & LuLac Scholarship Funds General Unspecified Unspecified Varies  More Information   General Foundation Women's Club of Holly Springs General-MUST BE A RESIDENT OF HOLLY SPRINGS $1000 MUST BE A RESIDENT OF HOLLY SPRINGS. Financial need. Average GPA of 2.75. Must demonstrate ambition and leadership. Involvement in activities. Character recommendations. Scholarship to be used at at Technical, Junior, Four year College or University. April 22, 2006 Scholarship applications to be picked up.  Ruth Rose or Cynthis Kilpatrick at 557-2878  General Henry Hugh Shelton Leadership Initiative NC State students 4 different scholarships to NC State Please see website for specific information http://www.ncsu.edu/extension/sheltonleadership/scholarships.htm Unavailable  http://www.ncsu.edu/extension/sheltonleadership/scholarships.htm More Information   George A. Coburn Essay Contest General $1,000 Original, 800 to 1,000 word, typewritten, essay titled "ALS" Awareness and Possibilities for the 21st Century. Provide a bibliography to document research sources. Applicant must be a graduating senior of a WCPSS high school and plans to attend a college or university to pursue a bachelor degree. See application for additional requirements. Evaluation Criteria: Adherence to Topic - 20 pts, Neatness - 10 pts, Spelling - 10 pts, Punctuality - 20 pts, Originality - 20 pts, and Organization - 20 pts. April 24, 2006 (postmarked)  Lawrence Williams, 138 N. Lord Ashley Road, Raleigh, NC 27610  George A. Kahdy Scholarship Endowment General $4000 Graduating Enloe Senior, Student must demonstrate: good scholarship, service to community, outstanding character and integrity, financial need, NC residency February 29, 2008  Student Services, Enloe High School, Ryan Haymore, 856-7874 More Information   GFWC-NC Sallie Southall Cotton Scholarship - Knightdale & Wendell Woman's Club General $350 - $22,000 Strong academics, SAT scores, references and personal statement. December 18, with an interview in January, District Competition in late February  Applications available in the Student Services Career Information Center or Lorraine White, Education Chairwoman at 919.365.9981  GlaxoSmithKline Scholarship General Up to $5000 renewable for 4 years (1) Any person who is a legal resident of the USA and who maintains a permanent residence in Wake,Durham,Orange or Chatham counties for at least 6 months (2) Can demonstrate the potential to succeed despite adversity as well as an exceptional desire to improve himself/herself through further education or training. March 15, 2008  www.trianglecf.org or call Libby Long, 324 Blackwell Street, Suite 1220, Durham, NC 27701. Scholarship Programs P. O. Box 12834 Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709-2834 jan@trianglecf.org More Information   Global Citizen Award General $1,000 scholarship and a 10-day, expenses paid educational tour of Europe. Honorable mentions will also be rewarded. Must be nominated by his or her school, a college-bound high school senior, and a permanent resident of the U.S. Nominees will be asked to submit an essay on: "How have your experiences and action in your own community demonstrated an ability to live as a Global Citizen?" February 15 (postmarked)  Get an application online at http://www.eftours.com/globalcitizen or call 1-617-619-1591 More Information   Greater Raleigh Merchant's Association Music Students who plan on majoring in music in college. Scholarship is for the purchase of an instrument. 7 - $1,000 scholarships Music students apply on-line at www.grma.org and go to the Community Fund Grant Link. 4/30/07  Jeff Carroll 418-1918 More Information   Green Mountain College Make A Difference Scholarship Nomination, must attend Green Mountain College Full tuition, room, and board for four years Applicants must present a portfolio that illustrates how they have made an exceptional difference in their communities, in the life of an individual, or for some other reason. The portfolio must include an essay and at least three letters of recommendation. Received by February 15  www.greenmtn.edu or (800)776-6675 More Information   Greensboro College Honors Program, Fine Arts Program and Methodist Scholarship Program Must attend Greensboro College Varied Combined SAT score of 1250 (ACT score of 28) or above, and a high school GPA of 3.5 or better. Unspecified  Timothy Jackson, Director of Admissions at 800.346.8226 or www.gborocollege.edu More Information   Greensboro College Presidential Scholar Unknown Full tuition, room and board, 4 year merit based. Value is $60,000 3.5 GPA, SAT. February  Greensboro College 815 West Market St. Greensboro, NC 27401  Guadalupe Chavarria II Annual Art Scholarship Art, must attend Brevard College $1,000 renewable Scholarship was designed particularly with Latino students in mind. Unavailable  Bill Byers, Professor of Art, Brevard College (828)883-8292 More Information   Guaranteed Scholarships General Unspecified Unspecfied Varies  More Information   Guardian Life Insurance Company of America - Girls Going Places College Scholarship Program General - Girls 1-$10,000 1-$5,000 1-$3,000 12-$1,000 Demonstrate exceptional entrepeneurship. Essay nomination submitted for female student. February 27  www.glic.com/wc/ggp.html More Information   Hampton Alumni Association, Inc. Raleigh Chapter Must attend Hampton University $1,000 Minimum GPA 2.7 on a 4.0 scale, 200 word essay, 3 letters of recommendation, possible interview. May 1  Gerardette Furlow, Scholarship Committee, gfurlow@nc.rr.com 919-881-0690  Hampton University - ESPN Scholarships General $10,000 Unspecified Unavailable  renee.antoine@espn.com  Hannah Keith Scholarship Fund, Inc. African American Male Leaders of Tomorrow General Unspecified Must be African American Senior Male, Min. GPA of 2.5, accepted by a college or university, provide evidence of participation in school and community activities, scholarship interview, must participate in one Community Service Project sponsored by the Hannah Keith Scholarhsip Fund, financial need, esssay, two letters of recommendation, official transcript.   Linda Keith or Myron Harris at (919) 846-1704 or hannahkeithscholarshipfund@yahoo.com.  Hannah Keith Scholarship Fund, Inc. All-Around Student General Unspecified Minority students enrolled or accepted (and plan to enroll) in a full-time undergraduate course of study no later than fall term of 2009-2010 school year at an accredited two-or four year college, university or vocational-technical school in the U.S. Students must have demonstrated commitment to academic excellence and community service with a high school GPA of at least 2.5 and must exhibit leadership potential.   Hannah Keith Scholarship Fund, Inc., P.O. Box 97024, Raleigh, NC 27624-7024, 919.846.1704  Harriet Bryant Webster Education Scholarship Award General - additional consideration given to students who major in education $500 Applicants must be nominated, and can be self nominated. Finalists must have an unweighted GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale and exceed a score of 950 on SAT. Must demonstrate leadership (hold significant positions of leadership), character (must have superior recommendations), personality and personal achievement. Student must have applied for admission to college no later than April 22. Scholarship deadline is May 2, 2007   The Harriet Bryant Webster Education Scholarship Award, 1629 Bennett Street, Raleigh, NC 27604. Applications are also on file in the Student Services Dept.  Harvard University Low-Income Students general Full tuition Honor Student from low-income family (less than $40,000)   617-495-1581 More Information   Hayes Barton United Methodist Church--Tucker Rives Mann Scholarship General $600 (one-time award) graduating senior attending Hayes Barton OR a Millbrook senior (Hayes Barton attendance not required); extraordinary service to others; academics is not a primary concern   Walt Sherlin (850-1900); school counselor  Heavy Equipment and Transport Technology Scholarships General, must attend Wake Tech and be enrolled in the HEATT program Unspecified Remain in HEATT program, maintain 2.5 GPA and be available for PR photographs Unavailable  Contact Wake Technical Community College at (9l9) 662-3400 or www.wake.tec.nc.us/curred/voctech More Information   Henry H. Reichold Scholarship Fund General $1500 - $6000 Must be a child of a parent/ deceased parent or guardian who is a full time employee of Reichold or has retired from Reichold. November 1  Teresa Evans at reichold.com or 800-448-3482 ext. 7954 or 609-734-5316  High Point Unversity Presidential Scholarship General Range from $4,500 to $6,500 annually Selection is made by the University Scholarship Committee which gives balanced consideration to the high school grade-point average, the SAT/ACT scores, high school activities and leadership. December 17  Morris Wray, VP for Internal Affairs, High Point University, 833 Montlieu Avenue, High Point, NC 27262-3598, 336.841.9022 or email: mwray@highpoint.edu  Hispanic Heritage Youth Award Award Categories include Academic Excellence, Arts & Culture, Community Service, Eduation, Engineering & Mathematic, Healthcare, Journalism and Leadership. Visit the website for the most recent categories as they may change without notice. Up to $8,000.00, includes a new laptop computer, trips to Washington, DC and Miami, FL, featured on the Hispanic Heritage Foundation website and meet respected leaders and celebrities Open to Hispanic high school seniors. If selected, must willing to travel to one of the following locations to recieve the award: Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia/New Jersey, Phoenix, San Antonio, San Diego, Northern California & Greater Washington, DC. February 3, 2006  For additional information and updates, visit www.HispanicHeritage.org More Information   Hispanic Scholarship Fund General Awards range from $1,000 to $10,000 Student must be a graduating high school senior, have plans to enroll FULL-TIME in a degree-seeking program at a US acredited institution in the US, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, or Guam in the upcoming academic year. Students may apply online at www.hsf.net from September 1, 2008-February 18, 2009.  Please call with questions to 1-877-473-4636. To learn more, visit www.hsf.net. More Information   Historically Black College Scholarship Must be an African American or Hispanic full scholarship High school senior, 3.0 GPA, SAT 1050 or ACT 22. Qualified applicants must pass a medical exam. Unavailable  Students should mail or fax a copy of their high school transcript and SAT or ACT scores to the address below: FAX: (850) 561-2517 Recruiting Officer Florida A&M University Naval ROTC Unit P.O. Box 6508 Tallahassee, FL 32314-6508  Hitachi Foundation - Yoshiyama Award General - Not a scholarship, can be used at discretion of recipients 12-$5000 gifts (dispersed over two years) Must be nominated for community service activities April 1, 2006  www.hitachi.org More Information   Hollins University-Nancy Thorp Poetry Contest SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS ONLY!! $25(SECOND PLACE) TO $200 (FIRST PLACE) No more than 2 poems may be submitted, must be typewritten. November 15  English Dept. Chair at HS or Hollins University English and Creative Writing Dept. at 540-362-6317 or e-mail creative.writing@hollins.edu More Information   Holly Springs Center for the arts, Inc. Scholarship Must be a resident of Holy Springs, Visual or Performing Arts $1000 Resident of Holly Springs, Visual or Performing Arts, GPA of 3.0 or higher, and/or Sat of 1100 / ACT of 25,outstanding leadership potential, extracurricular activities,honors and awards. Must submit a portfolio(5 to 10 pieces) for visual arts and a videotape or DVD for performing arts. May 1  HSCA at 557-3270 or 557-2322  Holocaust Remembrance Project Essay Contest General - Essay Required Up to $10,000 Documented essay of no more than 1200 words analyzing why it is so vital that the remembrance, history, & lessons of the Holocaust be passed to a new generation; and suggest what they, as students, can do to combat & prevent prejudice, discrimination and violence in our world today. May 1, 2006  Entry forms are available at holocaust.hklaw.com More Information   Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County General Each school nominates 3 -5 students, be in need of financial aid, planning to attend a public college in NC, have shown leadership capabilities by participating in school/community activities. March 3, 2007  919.233.2033  Horatio Alger Association General Unspecified To qualify you must have at least a 2.0 GPA. Students who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, a good academic record, commitment to pursue a college education, and a desire to contribute to society. YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE at www.horatioalger.org/scholarships by October 30, 2008. You will need one reference letter from an adult, an official transcript, photo, parent/guardian's federal tax return for 2007. Please see your career center technician for more information. October 30, 2008  Apply online at www.horatioalger.org/scholarships. Check with your Career Center for more information. More Information   Hugh Morson Memorial Scholarship General-MUST LIVE WITHIN THE RALEIGH CITY LIMITS 25-28 $1000-$2000 scholarships per academic year Applicant must live within the city of Raleigh. Scholarships are awarded primarily on the basis of merit, however, financial need will be considered as a part of the selection criteria. APPLY ONLINE AT www.wachoviascholars.com March 6, 2009  leahwhiddon@bellsouth.net or call(866) 608-0001  Hunter Leonard Memorial Scholarship General $ 500 Apex High School graduating senior who has played four years on a high school lacrosse team, college bound, C average. Student is asked to compose an essay on the topic "How has being involved in the Apex Lacrosse program affected your life." April 18, 2008  Mrs. Loftin, Student Services  Imagine Your Future in Agriculture Scholarship Program Agriculture 100-$1500 awards Senior, come from a farm family. February 15, 2006  www.Monsanto.com or www.NAFB.com More Information   International Students Scholarships & Aid Help General Unspecified Unspecified Varies  More Information   Inverness "is all ears" Contest Essay $5,000 Grand Prize Winner $3,000 Frist Prize Winner $1,000 Second Prize Winner Inverness wants to hear your answer to the following question: If you had the ear of any special person, famous or not, what would you tell them and why? Your response must be 150 words or fewer. February 28  Contact Melissa Roth at mroth@lanecoadypr.com or visit www.invernesscorp.com/contest. More Information   Iota Iota Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Talent Hunt Music First Place - $500, Second Place - $300, Third Place - $200 High school student and reside in the geographic area of the greater Raleigh area, classical and semi-classical music will be rendered in vocal or instrumental competition, all music is to be memorized, performance is limited to six minutes, four copies of the music are required for the Talent Hunt officials. March 16, 2008 at 4:00pm at Davie Street Presbyterian Church in Raleigh  Timothy O. Kee 919-829-1800  Ithaca School of Communication Communications Field, including journalism $30,000 per year Typical recipients are in the top 5% of the class and scored a 1300 on the SAT. Students must have a strong interest in the are of communications. An essay and three letters of recommendation are required Apply to school by Dec 15; Scholarship due Jan 15  Website: www.ithaca.edu/parkscholars/ or you may write Susannah Maxwell, Roy Park School of Communications, 77 Park Hall, Ithaca College, Ithaca, New York 14850-7250 More Information   Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship General Unspecified Unspecified Varies  More Information   Jackie Robinson Foundation General $6000.00 annual, four year scholarship SAT 900 or ACT 23 minimum, leadership potential, financial need. Minority high school senior who has been accepted by a four year University or College. April 1, 2006  Jackie Robinson Foundation, ATTN: Scholarship Request, 3 West 35th Street 11th Floor, New York, NY 10001-2204 go to website: www.jackierobinson.org More Information   Jagannathan Scholarship General $3,500 Each high school may nominate one student. Recipients are chosen on the basis of outstanding academic achievement, financial need, diverse extracurricular activities, and evidence of strong leadership roles. Special consideration is given to applicants whose parents are employees of TIEPET, Inc., Universal Fibers, and related companies. Attending public four year NC campus full time. Must complete PROFILE Check with your Career Center for school specific dates. Deadline is early February.  Available online in early January More Information   Jake Wicker Scholarship- UNC-Chapel Hill General Unspecified Must attend UNC-Chapel Hill, be a child of a NC government employee, and demonstrate financial need. Financial need is determined from thr results of the FAFSA. There is no actual application but a letter should be sent to the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid to the attention of Scholarship Counselor (gini_malek@unc.edu) The student should provide his/her UNC- Chapel Hill person ID number and tell a little about himself/herself as well as describe the capacity in which his/her parent is employed. Unavailable  Virginia Malek at (919) 962-9490 or gini_malek@unc.edu More Information   James Stephens III Scholarship Foundation General $1,000 to $4,000 You may choose one of the following topics and write a 500-word essay. ("Why I Need This Scholarship" or "The Most Important Issue Facing High School Students Today") February 22, 2006  919.466.9092  Jane R. Hansel Scholarship sponsored by NCAE General - Must be planning to major in education $1,500 GPA of 3.0- Must have completed the N.C. Teacher Cadet Program January 31  NCAE-TC/Committee Chair 470 Quail Drive Salisbury,NC 28147  JFK Profile in Courage Essay General $3,000 to $500 Essay based on topic. January  profiles@kennedy.nara.gov or (617) 929-1211 More Information   Joanne Pegram Visual Arts Art $2,500.00 renewable for three years Must reside in Cary or Apex, must pursue a degree in an art related curriculum May 15  Cary Visual Art, Laura Harrar at 469-9500 or e-mail to caryvisualart@minspring.com  John Bennett Scholarship for Machining Technology/Tool, Die, and Mold Making General, must attend Wake Tech and be enrolled full-time in the Technology/Tool, Die and Mold Making program $750 Must be a full-time second year student pursuing a degree in Machining Technology/Tool, Die and Mold Making, must achieve and maintain a GPA of 2.5, scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need and outstanding academic performance with financial need being the deciding factor. Unavailable  Contact Wake Technical Community College at (9l9) 662-3400 or www.wake.tec.nc.us/curred/voctech More Information   John I. Wilson Teacher Scholarship Teacher Education $1000 Applicant must be the child of a Wake NCAE, NCAE/NEA member(in good standing as of December 15, 2007), demonstrate an interest in education by membership in one of the following, FTA, Teacher Cadet Program, or work experience w/children. Received by March 28, 2008.  Wake NCAE at 821-3128, www.wakencae.org More Information   John Montgomery Belk Scholarship at Davidson College General Full Scholarship, renewable Nominated by your high school November 15  belkscholarship@davidson.edu or 704-894-2044 More Information   Johnny W. Sasser Winners Award General $1,500 nonrenewable EWHS student-athlete who plans to attend a four-year accredited college or university. April 14, 2006  School Counselor Rodney Dickerson at rdickerson@CI.GARNER.NC.US  Johnson & Wales National Outstanding Student Leader of the Year General Full tuition; runner ups $3,500 - $7,500 High School seniors; student leader; 250 word essay January 5, 2006  J&W Denver Campus 877-598-3368  Johnson & Wales National Outstanding Student Leader of the Year Must attend Johnson & Wales Grand Prize - full-tuition renewable scholarship for 4 yrs. in J&W's College of Business,The Hospitality College,or The School of Technology. Runners-Up - $3,500.00 - $7,500.00, renewable for 4 yrs. Resumé, essay, and transcript January 5, 2006  Admissions Office, Johnson & Wales University, 7150 Montview Blvd., Denver, CO 80220 or e-mail to jwuleader@jwu.edu or call 866-598-3368 or the Charlotte, NC campus at 866-598-2427 More Information   Johnson & Wales University National High School Recipe Contest Culinary Range from full scholarship to J & W to $3,500 renewable tuition scholarship to J & W. Each state winner not selected as a finalist is awarded a $1,000 renewable tuition scholarship to J & W. All entries that meet minimum standards are eligible to receive a $500 renewable scholarship. Submit recipes in one of these two categories: HEATHFUL FAMILY DINNER or HEATHFUL DESSERT. Remember to include two copies of an original 4" x 6" color photograph of your entry. January   Johnson & Wales University, Recipe Contest, Culinary Admissions Office, 8 Abbott Park Place, Providence, RI, 02903 or call 1.800.342.5598 ext. 2370  Johnson & Wales University National Student Organization Scholarship Must attend Johnson & Wales $500 up to full tuition Must attend Johnson & Wales, must be a member of DECA, FBLA, TSA, FCCLA,BPA,JA, SkillsUSA-VICA, must have an advisor recommendation February 1  National Student Organizations - 1-800-342-5598, ext. 2345 More Information   Johnson & Wales University's Chancellor's Scholarship Academic $7,500 to full tuition, renewable Applicants must be accepted into the Johnson & Wales Honors Program. A separate scholarship application is not necessary. Admissions office will contact qualified students based on rank and GPA. Unavailable  1.800.DIAL.JWU or www.jwu.edu  Johnson C. Smith University Alumni Association Raleigh Durham Chapter General Uspecified School nomination required, must be a resident of Raleigh/Wake County or Durham/Durham County, 2.5 GPA or better, must reapply annually. July 15th  Lovieree L. Warren, 3820 Saratoga Drive, Raleigh, NC 27604  Junior Achievement Office Depot Scholarship General 6-$10,000 Must have participated in a JA program at the high school level. Demonstrate financial need, scholastic achievment, and essay. February 27  www.ja.org or Steve Carruth at jascholarships@hotmail.com More Information   Junior Achievement Scholarship Program General $5,000.00 per year or $20,000.00 Must have completed or be enrolled in JA Company Program or JA Economics, minimum GPA of 3.0, 500 word essay   Junior Achievement Inc., Joe Francomano Scholarship, One Education Way, Colorado Springs, CO 80906  Junior Woman's Club of Raleigh-Sallie Southall Cotton Scholarship Open to seniors from Millbrook, Leesville, and Sanderson High Schools $2,500 (local), $700 (district) and $22,000 (state) Applicant must be in upper fourth of his or her class and must attend a college or university in the state of North Carolina. December  Kristi Hagerman, 3300 Woman's Club Drive, Raleigh, NC 27612 919.624.9322  Kenyon Academic Scholarship Programs Honor Scholars, Science Scholars, African-American Scholars, Asian-American Scholars, Latino/Hispanic-American Scholars Range from $1,000 to $10,000 Honor/Science: Students who have demonstrated excellence in academic achievement in secondary school, as well as spirited involvement in school or community activities, and who show promise for distinguished intellectual accomplishment and leadership in the future. African-American/Asian-American/Latino/Hispanic-American: Students who are exceptionally bright, intellectually curious, and talented. Present excellent records of academic achievement in secondary school, involvement in school and community activities, and promise for distinguished accomplishment in the future. December 15  Office of Admissions, Kenyon College (FAX) 740.427.5770  Keppra Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program General $5,000 (non-renewable) Must be a legal and permanent resident of the US, an epilepsy patient or a family member/caregiver of an epilepsy patient, seeking an undergraduate degree, proven academic achievement, strong record of participation in activities outside of school and serves as a strong role model, must be enrolled in or awaiting acceptance from a US based institution of higher education for fall semester May 15  888.275.7928 More Information   Kettering University Engineering, Computers, Business, Science, Math $60,000 for 4 years Interest in engineering, computers, business, science or math   1-800-955-4464 Ext. 7865, http://getreal.Kettering.edu/connection More Information   KFC Colonel's Scholars Program General Up to $5,000 per year High school senior, United States citizen, maintinaing a high school cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher, planning to attend a public, in-state college or university, pursuing a bachelor's degree. Students complete an online application at www.kfcscholars.org. The online application will be available from January 1 through February 15, 2008. December 1,2008 through February 10,2009  KFC Colonel's Scholars Program, 1900 Colonel Sanders Lane, Louisville, KY 40213-1970. Phone: 502-874-2075 More Information   King Scholarship - N C Association of Educators General Varies High GPA, two letters of recommendation and acceptance to a college/university February 1, 2006  NCAE representative  Kiwanis Club of Cary Educational Trust General Over $5000 total awarded Reside in the Cary-Apex area. February 28    Kiwanis Club of East Wake County Community Service Award General $500.00 1. Must be a graduating senior from East Wake High School with college applications pending. 2. Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher along with sending us an official copy of your transcript. 3. Must have actively supported various community activities within the previous two years. 4. Submit two letters of recommendation. One from an official school representative and one from a person outside of the school system (that is not related to you) that can verify your character and your community service. 5. An essay addressing the benefits that you obtained as a result of your involvement in community activities. This essay must be only one typed page, doubled spaced and have your name, address and telephone number located in the top right-hand corner. 6. The application and attachments must be postmarked no later than March 31, 2006 and mailed to the following address: The Kiwanis Club of East Wake County, Community Service Award Scholarship, P.O. Box 205, Wendell, NC 27591. March 31, 2006 (postmarked)  Applications are available in the College Information Center/EWHS  Kiwanis Club of Wake Forest Katherine Poerschke Scholarship General $1,000 (1) Must be a senior at WakeForest Rolesville High School (2) Must be a well rounded student (3)Must have financial need (4) Must be planning to attend a two-year or four-year Technical School/College (4)must have extra curricular activities that would indicate good citizenship March 15, 2006  Applications are on file in the Student Services Office at WFRH.   Knightdale Football Assocaition Scholarship General $1,000.00 Must have been or be a member of the Knightdale Football Association, must be a EW High or Knightdale HS student for at least 3 years, 2.5 GPA, recommendation/s and an essay is required, must be accepted to a 2 or 4 year college/university, etc.   Leighann Price at 919.217.5000 or email price295@bellsouth.net  Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship General 190 - $1,000 regional scholarships; 10 - $5,000 national scholarships Considerable volunteer activities. Must be nominated. March 15, 2008  See store for details. kohls@scholarshipamerica.org. Phone: (507) 931-1682 and ask for Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship. Write: Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program, Scholarship America, One Scholarship Way, P. O. Box 297, Saint Peter, MN 56082. More Information   Law of Life Essay Contest General Varies Cash and bonds Essay based on a particular law. Such as determination or perseverance February  Helms Center at (704) 233-1776 www.jessehelmscenter.org More Information   Legal Support Staff of Wake County (LSSWC) General $1,000.00 and $1,500.00 Financial need and a 'B' average Feb. 22  Kathy Judd, LSSWC Scholarship Chairperson, at 838-4148  Lenoir-Rhyne College Scholarships Must attend Lenoir-Rhyne $3500 up to full tuition, room &board Minimum GPA of 3.2, SAT of 990 or ACT of 21 (Guaranteed $3500) Unavailable  Karen B. Feezor, Sr. Associate Director of Admissions at feezork@lrc.edu More Information   Leonard Medical Science Scholarship Pre med/dental $500 Graduating senior of a high school in Wake, Johnston or Lee counties. Enrolled in college preparatory curriculum and have competitive GPA. May     Lexus Environmental Challenge Scholarships Science Total across the country $1,000,000. Team challenge event. October 5, 2007, November 5, 2007, December 5, 2007, January 7, 2008.  http://www.scholastic.com/Lexus More Information   Live the Dream (Arts Recognition and Talent Search) Arts Disciplines (dance, film, video, classical or jazz music, photography, theater, visual arts, voice and writing). $100.00 - $10,000.00, all expenses paid weekend in in Miami, FL Open to high school seniors and other 17 and 18 year old artists in the performing, literary and visual arts. Registration dealine: October 2, 2006; Audition/Portfolio deadline: November 1, 2006  Vivian Orndorff, Director of Programs, 800.970.2787, X239 More Information   Livingston College Center for Teaching Excellence Scholarship Program Teacher Education $10,000 renewable African-American male who desires to enter teaching profession, B average, wants to attend Livingstone College. March 15  Harold L. Fleming Center for Teaching Excellence Livingstone College 701 W. Monroe Street Salisbury, NC 28144-5213  Livingston/Pahl Scholarship of Quota International of Raleigh General Must be hearing impaired or willing to work towards a career that will improve the lives of persons who are deaf or hearing impaired through special educational methods. April 4, 2008 Postmark Date  Anna Giuli at 919-832-7535, ext. 215 More Information   L'Oréal /Family Circle Cup Personal Best Scholarship General $2,500.00 One award in NC Female, good academic standing (GPA 2.0 or above), extracurricular activities, volunteer committments, and role modeling. February 4, 2006  843-856-7900  Lowe's Educational Scholarship Program Will be awarded to diploma and associate degree students enrolled in eligible programs in the Vocational Technology Division pursuing one or two-year degrees. $2,000 for full-time, $1,000 for three quarter-time, and $800 for half-time students. Must be at least 18 years old, be currently enrolled between 6 and 12 hours, and intend to pursue a career in the chosen discipline, must demonstrate an aptitude, interest and enthusiasm for a career in the program they enrolled, must have satisfactorily completed at least one semester with a GPA of 2.0 or higher,must be enrolled in one of Lowe's targeted Community Colleges. Unavailable  www.lowes.com/scholarships More Information   Lutheran Brotherhood Loans and Scholarships General $2,000 to $500 Member of Lutheran Brotherhood, strong academics, church and community involvement. January 15  (800) 328-7168  Magnet Schools of America College Scholarship General $500 credit at college bookstore Must attend a magnet high school. Completed application and letter of recommendation. Must be nominated by your high school. 4/14/06, schools may have an earlier internal deadline.    Making It Count "Winning Characteristics" Scholarship General 5-$1000 Must have participated in the Making College Count presentation Essay on how you have demonstrated "Winning Characteristics" throughout high school June 15  www.makingitcount.com/scholarship to download an application More Information   Marco camstra Scholarship Award Diagnosed ADD/LD or with a learning disability $1000 Demonstrated persistence in academics, involvement in school activities, community or church activities, shown sensitivity to the needs of others. September 25, 2005  Write to Learning Disabilities Assocoation of NC, 9650 Strickland Rd., Suite 103-224, Raleigh, NC 27615-1937  Maria Parham Medical Center and Maria Parham Medical Center Guild Nursing $8,000 four-year program $4,000 two-year program Academic achievements, high moral character and leadership ability. Promise of future contributions to the nursing profession and community. Financial need. April 15, 2006  Mrs. Betty Goodwin, 1740 Parker Lane, Henderson, NC 27536  Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, INC. General $500 - $10,000 Must be a son or daughter of a Marine on active duty or in the Reserve, the son or daughter of a former Marine or Marine Reservist who has received an Honorable Discharge, Medical Discharge or who was killed while in the service or the son or daughter of an active duty, reserve or former US Navy Corpsman who is serving or has served with the US Marine Corps. Must be a senior in high school, a high school graduate and currently enrolled in a post high school accredited vocational/technical school AND your 2006 family income is $65,000 or less (the limit increases if siblings also apply). March 1, 2007  Download the application at www.mcsf.org Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, Inc., P. O. Box 3008, Princeton, NJ 08543-3008, Telephone: 800.292.7777 More Information   Mars Hill College General $500 to Full tuition 3.2 GPA, SAT 1000/ACT 22. November  Mars Hill College Mars Hill, NC  Mars Hill College Religion Additional Scholarships available 3.2 GPA, SAT 1000/ACT 22. November  Mars Hill College Mars Hill, NC  Mars Hill Honor Scholars Program General Unspecified Complete Honors Scholars Application 3.2GPA, 1050 SAT, 23 ACT Essay Recommendations November 6  Mars Hill College Financial Aid Office PO Box 370 Mars Hill, NC 28754  Martin Luther King Jr. Scholars Program / Ithaca College opened to academically exceptional ALANA (African American, Latino, Asian, and native American) students General, must attend Ithaca $12,000 up to full tuition Rank in top 10% GC; SAT I scores 1200 or above; commitment to community service, and an essay responding to Martin Luther King Jr's 1963 letter from Birmingham city jail. Admission application must be submitted by December 15 December 15, admission application; Scholars Prg. application and recommendation by February 1,   www.ithaca.edu/mlk/ Ithaca College, 100 Job Hall,Ithaca, N.Y. 14850-7020; Office of Admission:(607) 274-3124, 1-800-429-4274 More Information   Martin Luther King Jr. Task Force General $500.00 One time award The Award honors youth who are growing toward understanding and sharing the message exmplified by the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. The Student should place high value on helping others, promoting equality, has a sense of purpose for their lives. Candidates should submit entries by October 20  Applications are available by contacting the MLK task force at (919) 469-1567 or email at pdefy@bgroup.net  Maryland Artisits Scholarships General Unspecified Unspecified Varies  More Information   Maryville College General-Must attend Maryville College. 15 scholarships and 4 grants available Variable from $300 to $16,500 renewable. Variable Feb 1 or Feb 15 for scholarships. Grants vary.  Visit online or call (800) 59-SCOTS or (865) 981-8100. More Information   Matthew C. Graziadei Award Students with disabilities $1000 Students must be nominated by their school. Overcoming obstacles, perseverance, determination, persistance,dedication,showing exemplary performance, etc. March 18, 2006  1-800-962-6817 or ecac-parentcenter.org More Information   Maude P. McInnes Extension and Community Educational Fund General $500 Applicant must be a resident of Wake County and continuing his/her education at a North Carolina college, university, community, or technical school. The recipient must be a full-time student with a minimum of 12 units per semester. Must have a 2.5 or better teacher/counselor. Financial need is not a prerequisite. Special consideration will be given to an applicant who is currently enrolled or has been enrolled in a Family Consumer Science program, Future Homemakers of America, Family Consumer Science Related Occupation Association, or 4-H member, or son or daughter of an Extension and Community Association member. Must complete an application and include the following: Official transcript, SAT score and class rank. Three letters of reference are required. References that are acceptable are as follows: Teacher, Principal, Guidance Counselor, Extension Agent, Pastor, Community Leaders, etc. Letters from parents ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. The reference letters should also be in sealed envelopes. Incomplete applications or applications received after the postmarked by April 4, 2008 will not be considered. April 4, 2008  Wake County Extension and Community Association Scholarship Committee, Wake County Cooperative Extension Service, c/o Mr. Brent Henry, 4001-E Carya Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610-2914 or at 250-1105.  McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarhsip Business Related $40,000 ($10,000 per year for 4 years) Be a graduating senior of a US high school or home-school program, attend a four-year college or university within the 50 United States, own and operate a business for at least 1 year (non-profits are ok), have at least one paid employee, have sales revenue (unless non-profit), submit a completed online application, fill out a FAFSA form to apply for all other financial aid, agree to participate in a telephone interview if selected as a finalist. Winners must attend the summer e-Venture program (2008 in St. Louis, MO). January 25, 2009  1-877-625-3583 or info@mckelveyfoundation.org More Information   Mensa Education & Research Foundation General $300 - $1,000 550 word essay describing academic and career goals December 15, 2005  More Information   Mensa Education and Research Foundation Local (Eastern NC) Scholarship Program General $300 to $1,000 Essay based on applicant's career, vocational or academic goals. All requests for applications must be postmarked by January 15. Requests for applications must be postmarked by December 15.  Applications may be requested by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope (legal size) to MENSA Scholarships, PO Box 1179, Carrboro, NC 27510. Applications may also be accessed at http://merf.us.mensa.org/scholarships/zipf.inder.php. For further information, call 919.542.4434  Michael Reese Radio Angel Foundation Scholarship General $500 and a computer Financial need,GPA of 2.0 or higher, be accepted to a STATE FUNDED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY May 30  Goodfridays.com/radioangels.htm More Information   Microsoft Scholarship Computer Science and other related technical fields. vary ($500,000 total) Required to complete a salaried summer internship of 12 weeks at Microsoft Corp. in Redmond, WA. January 15  www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships More Information   Miss Cheerleader of America Scholarship General Unspecified Must be a FEMALE, Must be nominated by a counselor,Must have high school cheer experience, must participate in a prom-type competition, must participate in a short interview February 18, 2006  Lucy Wiesend at 1-734-946-1200 or www.misscheerleaderofamerica.com More Information   Miss Cheerleader of America Scholarship Cheerleading Unspecified Employment type of interview and homecoming/prom gown competition. December 15, 2005  More Information   Monsanto - Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship Program Agricultural Study $1,500 Applicant must plan on pursuing a career in any field related to agriculture; have family actively engaged in production agriculture; an average to above average academic record; minimum composite ACT score of 18 or a combined verbal and math SAT score of at least 850; and plan to enroll in an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school in the fall of the next academic year. Applications are available online after December 1, 2007. All applications must be submitted online no later than February 15, 2008 and an application signature form must be submitted by US Mail postmarked no later than February 15, 2008.  www.monsanto.com or www.ffa.org More Information   Morehead-Cain Award Scholarship - U.N.C. Chapel Hill General 4 years tuition to attend U.N.C., Annual stipend for living expenses, Laptop Computer,... About 50 Awards available High school nomination, superior academically, superior citizen, moral conduct and achievment, leader, physical vigor. The deadline for students to submit their application to their high school counselor is Monday, September 17, 2007.  Students may self-nominate. Applications are all online. More Information   Multiple List of Minority Scholarships Unspecified Unspecified Unspecified Unavailable  More Information   NAACP 2006 Scholarship Program (Raleigh-Apex Branch) Minority $1,000 Applicant must be in need of financial aid; planning to attend a four-year public college or university in NC full time beginning in the fall semester of 2006; and have shown leadership capabilities by participating in activities such as school sponsored extracurricular activities and volunteer work within church or community. March 21, 2006(postmarked)  Education Committee, Raleigh/Apex Branch NAACP, P.O.Box 25427, Raleigh, NC 27611-5427  Nana Fund Scholarship Awarded to students that have illustrated unselfish service to humanity; made a positive impact on their communities. $500 2.5 GPA, Essay, Reference letters March 15  Kaaren J. Schultz 704-372-2363 Youth Harbor P.O. Box 18367 Charlotte, NC 28218 More Information   NASSP and Herff Jones Principal's Leadership Award General $1000 Must be nominated - only 1 per school! Leadership, top 20% of class. December 2, 2005  Wanda Carroll, Program Manager, 1-800-253-7746, ext. 252 or e-mail to carrollw@principals.org More Information   NASSP Prudential Spirit of Community Awards (for students enrolled in grades 5 - 12) Volunteer Service $1,000, an engraved silver medallion and a trip to Washington, DC Must be nominated by your school. Nominee must have demonstrated exemplary community service. October 31, 2007  Applications are available on line at www.prudential.com/spirit or www.principals.org/prudential. Instruction sheets can be found in your school Career Center. More Information   Nate McMillan Education Scholarship at Winston-Salem State University Leadership, character, personal achievement $2,500 per year for four years with a total of $10,000. Acceptance into Winston-Salem State University, Demonstrated financial need, GPA of 2.5 minimum, SAT score of 950+(verbal and math) Determined by WSSU Admissions  WSSU Admissions Office and Scholarship Committee 336-750-3296 More Information   National Academy of American Scholars -- NAAS-II National Awards and NAAS-USA Awards General- Awards may be used for humanitarian, educational, religious, and/or scientific purposes. Range of awards: $1,000-$5,000 NAAS-USA: High school senior, GPA of 2.5 or higher, US citizen, taken the SAT or ACT test. NAAS-II National: Enrolled in a 2 or 4 year American college as full-time freshman or sophomore, over 18 years of age at time of application, GPA 2.5 or higher. May  http://www.naas.org/past.htm More Information   National Assoc of Black Journalists Scholarships (NABJ) journalism, African American various amounts April 1  Application and information online More Information   National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Raleigh - Apex Branch General $1,000 Scholarship is geared toward the student who makes a strong contribution to the school/community, but who may not be in the top of the class academically. Members of NAACP Youth Council will receive extra points in the evaluation. Value is 60% School/Community Activities, 20% Leadership Capabilities, 20% GPA/Class Rank/SAT, other requirements are financial need, planning to attend a two or four year college in fall, letter from student explaining need, reference letter from teacher, counselor, or administrator from school, reference letter from a community leader or civic organization, official transcript. Postmark by March 25, 2008. You will need to check school specific deadlines which will be earlier.  Dr. Alice J. Garrett, Raleigh/Apex Branch NAACP, P. O. Box 25427, Raleigh, NC 27611-5427.  National Co-op Scholarship Science, Math, Engineering Technology Various 3.5 GPA; one page essay; encourages minority & females interested in science, math, & engineering technology February 15, 2006  More Information   National Co-Op Scholarship Program General $6,000 (renewable) Plan to participate in college cooperative education, attend one of the participating universities GPA of 3.5 or better. Complete application including essay by deadline. February 15, 2009  www.co-op.edu More Information   National Eagle Scout Association-NESA Scholarships Must be an Eagle Scout $1,500 to $20,000 Merit based, leadership, minimum SAT of 1090 or ACT of 26must attend a 4yr. university, cannot attend any of the USA Military Academies. January 31  www.scouting.org More Information   National Hampton Alumni Association, Incorporated General, must attend Hampton University Unspecified Must have a minimum GPA of 2.7, submit a 200 word typewritten essay, resume, official transcript, 3 letters of recommendation May 1, 2007  Hampton University http://www.ncneighbors.com/media/documents/3400.7.doc More Information   National Honor Society Scholarship General $1500 - $13,000 ONLY SENIORS who are members of NHS are eligible. STUDENTS MAY SELF-NOMINATE, however, the decision of each school's scholarship committee will be FINAL. EWHS may nominate two (2)students and EWSHS may nominate two (2) students. The student must be in good standing and eligible for nomination, must exhibit exceptional credentials in academics, leadership in school and community activities and service. Must be able to demonstrate (document) significant service to the school and community that speaks to an important local concern that creates visible results. Each school's nominee (as recongized by its' scholarship commmittee) must submit a $6.00 fee for processing of the application. Winners will be notified by mail by the National Honor Society NASSP. Applications are available in the College Information Center in Student Services. Completed applications must be returned by January 12, 2007. Return EWHS nominations to Leon A. Hines and return EWSHS nomnations to Wilma Watkins Gibson.  Wanda Carroll, 800-253-7746, X252 More Information   National Press Club Scholarship for Minorities in Journalism Minority $20,000 GPA of 2.75 or better; work samples demonstrating an ongoing interest in journalism through work on a high school newspaper or other media; and an one-page essay on why you are interested in becoming a journalist. March 1, 2006  The National Press Club at 202.662.7599  National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship Program Political Science, History, Government and Economics, Nursing, Medical and NSDAR Specific Range from $250 - $3,000 All applicants must be U.S. citizens and must plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States. Applicants must obtain a letter of sponsorship from their local DAR chapters. Incorrect applications are discarded and no records are returned. October 18  DAR Scholarship Committee - Mary ann W. Middleton, National Chairman * E-mail: MAMDARGC@aol.com or call 309-676-6115  National Society of Black Engineers Research Triangle Park Alumni Extension General $250.00 Have an interest in engineering or computer science, write a 250 word essay April 10, 2006  Scholarship Committee at nsbe_rtp_ae@yahoo.com  National Society of Colonial Dames Essay Contest for Congressional Seminar (Grades 10 - 12) Congressional Seminar-Washington DC Trip valued at approximately $1,200 Essay of approximately 500 words on "WHAT INFLUENCE AND IMPACT DO THE MEDIA HAVE ON EACH OF THE THREE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT IN THE UNITED STATES TODAY?" Also a comleted application. January 12, 2007  Laura Nealy, 919.782.3845 All information received by 1/12/07. Send to: 3065 Granville Drive Raleigh, NC 27609  National Society of Colonial Dames of America-Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship General $3,000 and a runner-up scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded to 2 senior high school students who plan to attend a college/university in North Carolina. In addition, Wake County Committee of the Colonial Dames will select a local winner to be awarded $500.00 and a runner up to receive $250.00. Write a 500-700 word essay -- Essay Question: Additional requirements include: two letters of recommendation, transcript, photo and application. January 25, 2007  Mrs. Libby Winstead, 802 Stuart Dr., Sanford, NC 27330 (919) 774-4399  National Television Academy Scholarship/Nashville/Midsouth Must seek a career in Mass Communication, Television, Broadcasting, Video, or a directly related field. 3-$1,000 scholarships Must be a high school senior in the Midsouth Region who has been accepted at an accredited four-year college or university, SAT or ACT scores are required, and must enroll for a minimum of 8 semester hours of coursework. Applicant should submit a resume listing Creative Work, Field and Work Experiences, School Activities, Honors and/or Advanced Placement Courses, a copy of official transcript, two letters of recommendation from the faculty, and a maximum 500 word essay, addressing the problems/challenges the candidate sees for the future of electronic media. April 15, 2006  go to www.nationalstudent.tv More Information   NATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE FOUNDATION Science / Scientific Leadership Full scholarship to exchange ideas with scientists and other professionals from the academic and corporate world. Four week experience includes lectures and hands on research projects presented by scientists from across the nation. Must be candidate for graduation in Spring 2006, be available June 24-July 19, 2006, intend to persue profession in science, math, engineering or medicine, demonstrate superior academic proficiency in math and science, demonstrate leadership abilities and social maturity through involvement in community and school activities, demonstrate skills and achievements outside the realm of science and academic pursuits March 10, 2006  Susan Hart 919-807-3846 shart@dpi.state.nc.us OR Eleanor Enthoven Hasse 919-807-3845 hasse@dpi.state.nc.us  NC A & T State University - College of Engineering and the Division of Research and Economic Develepmont Essay Competition Enginieering First Place: $500 (school receives additional $250), Second Place: $250 (school receives additional $125), Third Place: $100 (school receives an additional $50). Must be a citizen of the US, must be a registered high school or community college student for the spring semester 2008. Write an essay of 1,400 words or less, on the following topic: How can engineering colleges partner with high schools to give students a better understanding of engineering and engineering research? February 15, 2008  ber2020@ncat.edu. You will find more information in your school career center.  NC A & T University USDA Scholarship in Agriculture Agriculture Full tuition, room and board Minimum SAT of 1,000 and minimum GPA of 3.0. January 15  N C A & T Admission Office (336) 334-7500 or www.ncat.edu More Information   NC A&T Chemical Engineering General Unspecified GPA 3.0 or higher Unavailable  More Information   NC A&T University American Society of Landscape Architects Scholarship Landscape Architecture (3) - $1,000 Admitted to NC A&T; permanent resident of the US; NC resident; entering freshman; and an interest in design and environment. April 1, 2006  Sherold D. Hollingsworth, Scholarship Application Committee, Chair at 336.334.7520  NC Bar Association Scholarship Program General - Unspecified Must be a child of a North Carolina law enforcement officer killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. April 2, 2007  Jacquelyn Terrell-Fountain at 1-800-662-7407 More Information   NC Central University - Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprise (BRITE) Scholarship Competition Biomanufacturing Research (Students will major in Biology or Chemistry, with a concentration in biopharmaceuticals. (Degree prepares students for careers in the biotech industry). Full Scholarship First time freshman must have a 3.5 GPA or better on a 4.0 scale, a minimum of 1750 on the SAT or a minimum of 650 on the math portion of the test or at least 28 on the ACT, submit the completed application with a 500 word essay on "Why You Are The Best Candidate For The BRITE Scholarship", an official high school transcript and participate in an interview with the Selection Committee. January 15, 2007  Dr. Li-An Yeh, Director of BRITE, NCCU, 1801 Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC 27707, 919.530.6702. More Information   NC Central University - Eagle in Flight Scholarship General $1000 per semester (Renewable) Must have a 3.00 GPA and 1100 SAT or 23 ACT Unavailable  School counselor or call 919-530-7651 or 1-877-667-7533 or e-mail to rgaines@wpo.nccu.edu  NC Central University - Eagle in Flight Scholarship 2 General $1500 per semester (Renewable) MUST MAJOR IN Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathamatics, or Computer Information Systems Unavailable  School counselor or call 919-530-7651 or 1-877-667-7533 or e-mail to rgaines@wpo.nccu.edu  NC Central University Richard Goolsby Scholarship Engineering Varies Students interested in pursuing a career in the plastics industry. February  NCCU Biology Department P. O. Box 19646 Durham, NC 27707 or School Counselor  NC Central University - Rising Eagle Scholarship General Tuition, fees, room and board, and if Pell Grant eligible, $500 per semester stipend (Renewable) Must have a 3.50 GPA and 1200 SAT or 27 ACT Unavailable  School counselor or call 919-530-7651 or 1-877-667-7533 or e-mail to rgaines@wpo.nccu.edu  NC Central University - Soaring Eagle Scholarship General Tuition, fees, room, board,and books, and if eligible, a $500 per semester stipend (Renewable) Must have a minimum of 3.50 GPA and 1300 SAT or 29 ACT. STUDENTS MUST TAKE THE PSAT IN THEIR JUNIOR YEAR. Unavailable  School counselor or call 919-530-7651 or 1-877-667-7533 or e-mail to rgaines@wpo.nccu.edu  NC Central University Alumni Association - National Alumni Scholarship General Unspecified Have a "B" average and a SAT score of 1800, complete application, sompse an essay between 250 and 500 words (typewritten) on one of the following topics: a. Relate an experience that caused you to change a significant viewpoint you previously held, b. Relate an experience that allowed you to realize the value of your family or a close friend, c. Explain how a work of literature (poem, short story, or novel) had a positive impact on your life. Must be admissted to NC Central to be eligible for this scholarship. March 15, 2008  NC Central, P. O. Box 19795, Durham, NC 27707  NC Central University Glaxo Scholars Biomedical Studies Varies Plan to attend North Carolina Central. May  NCCU Biology Department P. O. Box 19646 Durham, NC 27707   NC Central University Striven' and Survivin' Scholarship Program General Unspecified Be a single parent, 2.5 GPA. May  (919) 560-5252  NC Community College Grant G $100 - $900 to students attending NC community colleges Attending NC community college Awarded until funds are exhausted  More Information   NC District of the AAU of the US, Inc. General Unspecified Essay - must demonstrate community involvement/how they deal with adversity; 2.5 GPA March 31, 2006  NC AAU District Youth Excel Award 1813 Pembroke Rd., Suite D Greensboro, NC 27408  NC Division of Veterans Affairs Children of disabled, deceased, combat, or POW/MIA war veterans. Varied Scholarships for children of certain deceased, disabled or POW/MIA veterans. For full definition of an eligible veteran and eligible child, common to all eligibility classes, as well as other details, refer to the full text of the law (G.S. 165, Art.4) March 1, 2008  Douggy Johnson 919-856-6161  NC Education Lottery Scholarship G $100 - $2,500 to students attending NC colleges and universities Need based Awarded until funds are exhausted  More Information   NC Farm Bureau-R. Flake Shaw Scholarship This scholarship is aimed at students who will be pursuing a degree for future employment in the field of agriculture. This field encompasses many degree concentrations. Preference is given to applicants whose family is a member of Farm Bureau. $3000 per year - renewable 2.0 GPA, good character, the intention to pursue a career in agriculture or in an agriculturally-related field, financial need, leadership potential. March 15, 2008  School Career Center  NC Nurse Education Scholarship Loan Nursing Varies Strong academics and demonstrated financial need. Baccalaureate Degree February 15, 2005 Associate degree May 3, 2005   School Counselor or call College Foundation of NC at 919-549-8614 or 800.700.1775 or visit www.CFNC.org More Information   NC Nurse Scholars Program Nursing Varies Must be a Nursing degree seeking student,Unweighted GPA of 3.0 and demonstration of leadership. February 25, 2006  College Foundation of NC at 919-549-8614 or 800.700.1775 or visit www.CFNC.org for application More Information   NC Police Corps Scholarship Law Enforcement Varies, up to $7500/year Students must agree to work in a state or local law enforcement agency for at least four years and must pursue an undergraduate degree in a course of study that includes appropriate preparation for law enforcement service. November 15  Neil Woodcock or Pat Watson at 919/773-2823 or www.ncpolicecorps.org More Information   NC Reach G Award amounts vary. Based on need. Must be enrolled at least half time. NC community colleges or public universities   Program details are posted at CFNC.org More Information   NC Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation Accounting $500 North Carolina resident, enrolled in a college or university, enrolled in an accounting degree program with six or more credit hours per semester, must show a firm intention to continue into the field of Accounting. You will need to enclose with the application a recent photo, two letters of reference (non-family), letter of intent, transcript, FAFSA. April 15, 2008  North Carolina Society of Accountants at 910-818-0633 More Information   NC Society of Black Engineers Engineering or Computer Science $250 African-American student with strong academic record and extracurricular activities April 15  Shonda.Smith@gd-cs.com More Information   NC Space Grant Undergraduate Research Scholarship Program Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $1,000 Recipients are evaluated on academic achievement and leadership qualities; must submit research report detailing areo/space; letter of recommendation March 17, 2006  More Information   NC State Centennial Scholarship - College of Textiles Textiles $47,500.00 Must be NOMINATED BY YOUR SCHOOL/Each school may nominate TWO students. Self nominations are accepted. Based on academic achievement, potential leadership qualities, extracurricular activities and unique life experiences. Student. Must complete the online Centennial Scholarship application by November 1, 2006. Must have applied to NCSU by December 1. See your Scholarship Coordinator if interested. SELF NOMINATION REQUESTS are available upon request by email at kent_hester@ncsu.edu. STUDENTS WHO ATTENDED THE S.T.E.P. PROGRAM DURING THE SUMMER OF 2006 ARE AUTOMATICALLY NOMINATED FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP! October 19 to meet the sponsor deadline of November 1. See your school career center counselor for more information.  Email to kent_hester@ncsu.edu More Information   NC State Elks Assn. "Nursing" Scholarship Competition Nursing (9) $1,000 Student must be accepted for enrollment in a nursing program which upon completion qualifies the student to write the licensing examination for registered nurse. December 17, 2005  Raleigh Elks Lodge #735, P.O. Box 20067, Raleigh, NC 27619 Terry M. Nelson, Exalted Ruler Lodge #735 at 919.787.5990 More Information   NC State University Poultry Biotechnology Various Scholarship Programs Available Various March 5, 2006  Poultry Science Scholarship Committee, Box 7608, 2711 Founders Drive, NCSU, Raleigh, NC 27695  NC State University Chancellor's Leadership Scholarship General $5,000 per year, with the possibility of being renewed. Merit and need based scholarship. Must be a student leader,exhibit community service,academic achievement throughout high school career. Candidate must complete both the scholarship application (preferred method of delivery for the application is online at www.ncsu.edu/cls) and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)to be be considered. Paper applications are available in the College Information Center. March 1  Krista M. Ringler Domnick, NCSU Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, 919.515.2421. More Information   NC State University College of Education Scholarships (College of Education) Education Varies Varies February 2, 2009  A copy of the scholarships for the College of Education is in the Career Center in Student Services. To download a copy of the application, visit http://ced.ncsu.edu/student_services/scholarship_info.php. You may also call 515-3325. More Information   NC State University College of Forest Resources Multicultural Scholars (Pulp & Paper Award) Forest Management $1,000 - $2,000 Meet admission requirements. January 15   NCSU College of Forest Resources Box 8001 Raleigh, NC 27695  NC State University College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHASS) Humanities and Social Sciences $1,250 Strong college-bound students who are interested in pursuing degrees in humanities and social sciences. February 1  NC State College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 919/515-3638  NC State University College of Textiles Textiles $4,000 renewable Must major in textiles and meet admissions requirements. March   NCSU NC Textile Foundation Box 8301 Raleigh, NC 27695-8301  NC State University Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Parks, Recreation, and Tourism at NC State Varies Admission to the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism at NC State. February   Office of Admissions NCSU P.O. Box 7342 Raleigh, NC 27695 or School Counselor   NC State University General Hugh Shelton National Student Leadership Scholarship Strong leadership and must attend NC State University $10,000 annual NC State Tuition and Fees Applicants must have leadership experience and potential, demonstrate evidence of personal character and integrity, have orientation toward community and service, possess commitment to personal growth, have an understanding of and interest in the program/commitment to maximizing the program's opportunities, and academic eligibility. Recipient must ultimately be accepted for admission as a full-time, freshman undergraduate student to NC State University. November 5  Debbie Reno at 919.513.0150 or debbie_reno@ncsu.edu More Information   NC State University Mary M. Penney Scholarship English $2,000 per year Scholarly achievement in high school, demonstration of financial need, 3 letters of recommendation, writing sample. February  Linda T. Holley Associate Head English Department P.O. Box 8105 NC State University Raleigh, NC 27695   NC State University Merit Awards and Special Scholarships General Range from $2,500 freshman year only up to $4,000 per year 2 of 3 required 1) SAT 1300 or ACT 30 2) GPA 3.85 unweighted or 4.0 weighted 3) Ranked in top 5% of class. Admissions application required by November 15. November 15  Office of Merit Awards and Special Scholarships P.O. Box 7342 NC State University Raleigh, NC 27695-7342  NC State University Outstanding Person General $1,000 to college of your choice Personal characteristics, initiative, achievement in face of disabilities and obstacles. February 15  NC State  NC State University Pulp and Paper Scholarship Paper Science and Engineering Renewable $2,500 - $2,000 per year Academic-based with emphasis on SAT scores, GPA, and class rank. February 1  NC State Admissions (919) 515-2011 or www.ncstate.edu More Information   NC State University Mary McLeod Bethune Scholarship College of Education and Psychology Teacher education and psychology $1300 to $1500 Leadership and special achievement through hogh school & community service February 6  NC State University 919-515-3325  NC State USBE Association,In.Youth Scholarship General $1.500.00 High School Senior, member of NCS USBCA and in a certified USBC NC league, unimpaired amateur standing in bowling February 28  Send completed application,letter of recommendation and transcript to: Tom McBride Association Manager, NCS USBCA, Inc. 2701 Hampton Meadows Lane, Cramerton, NC 28032-1450 More Information   NC State-Tau Kappa Epsilon Triangle Achievement Award MUST attend NC State University 4 scholarships: 1-$250, 1-$500,1-$750, 1-$1000 Graduating senior, male or female, and must attend NC State. Student will have maintained high achievement and academics, have shown athletic involvement, and be able to display leadership qualities which are beyond the average student. March 21, 2007  Beta Beta Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon, 3408 Greek Way, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27606 More Information   NC Student incentive Grant (NCSIG) G $700 NC public or private two year or four year NC Campus Funds typically exhausted by the last week in February  More Information   NC Teaching Fellows Program Teacher Education 500 - $26,000 scholarships Applicants are evaluated in a rigorous two-level process on the basis of academics, SAT scores, community service and extracurricular activities, a written essay, references from teachers and community members, and personal interviews. Special consideration is given to increasing the number of males and minorities pursuing teaching as a career. Financial need is not a criterion.   www.teachingfellows.org Student Services office at your school More Information   NC Vietnam Veterans Scholarship General $500 Child or step-child of a Vietnam Veteran. February 28  www.ncneighbors.com/96 More Information   NC WESLEYAN COLLEGE DEAN'S SCHOLARSHIP General Up to $11,500 3.0 GPA, 1000 on SAT or 24 on ACT (SAT requirements are Math and Verbal only). Rollilng  Gary L. Sherman, 1.800.488.6292 More Information   NC WESLEYAN COLLEGE HONORS SCHOLARSHIP General $1,000 GPA 3.25, 1100 on SAT or 24 on ACT, nominated by honors director. (SAT requirements are Math and Verbal only). June 1  Gary L. Sherman, 1.800.488.6292 More Information   NC WESLEYAN COLLEGE MERIT SCHOLARSHIP General Up to $10,000 2.0 GPA, 800 on SAT or 17 ACT (SAT requirements are Math and Verbal only). Rolling  Gary L. Sherman, 1.800.488.6298 More Information   NC WESLEYAN COLLEGE PRESIDENT'S SCHOLARSHIP General Up to $12,000 3.5 GPA, 1100 on SAT, or 24 on ACT (SAT requirements are Math and Verbal only). Rolling  Gary L. Sherman, 1.800.488.6292 More Information   NC WESLEYAN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP General Up to $11,000 2.5 GPA, 900 on SAT, or 19 on ACT (SAT requirements are Math and Verbal only). Rolling  Gary L. Sherman, 1.800.488.6298 More Information   NC WESLEYAN COLLEGE THEATER ARTS SCHOLARSHIP General $1,000 Theater Arts major/Audition and or portfolio presentation Rolling  Gary L. Sherman, 1.800.488.6292 More Information   NC WESLEYAN COLLEGE VALEDICTORIAN SCHOLARSHIP General Full tuition FINAL high school ranking is 1st in graduating class, 1050 on SAT or 22 on ACT (SAT requirements are Math and Verbal only). Rolling  Gary L. Sherman; 800-488-6292 More Information   NC WESLEYAN TRUSTEE SCHOLARSHIP General Full Tuition (including the North Carolina Legislative Tuitiion Grant/NCLTG Top 10% of senior class or 3.75 GPA, 1150 on SAT or 25 on ACT (SAT requirements are Math and Verbal only). February 1  Gary L. Sherman, 1.800.488.6292 More Information   NCAE FTA Scholarship General $1,500 3.0 GPA, applicant must be planning to major in education. January 31  NCAE-FTA/Committee Chair 470 Quail Drive Salisbury, NC 28147  NCAE John Wilson Scholarship Education Major $ 1,000 scholarship to one Wake County High School senior who plans to enter the field of education as a public school teacher. Must be the child of Wake NCAE members and are graduating in the Spring of 2008. Qualifications include academic standing, school and community activities, special recognition, and professional involvement in Future Teachers of America and/or the Teacher Cadets or related work experience. Forms are located on the wakencaw.org website under the Membership Benefits heading. All applications materials are due to Wake NCAE office no later than 6:00pm on March 28, 2008. March 28, 2008  More Information   NCRA HEF Scholarship Must pursue a course of study in culinary arts, hospitality management or tourism $750 renewable for recipients in a two-year degree program, $1,500 renewable for recipients in a four-year degree program Must be a NC resident February 28, 2006  Corry Fraser at (800)528-8750 More Information   NCSEAA - Nurse Scholars Program Nurse Program Scholarship loan programs - Baccalaureate Degree and Associate Degree ($2,000 TO $5,000 per year for full-time enrollment) Students obtaining funds through these programs must agree to repay the loan by working in North Carolina one year for each year of funding they receive. February 15  919.549.8614, X313 or 800.700.1775, X313 More Information   NCSEAA Jagannathan Scholarship Must attend a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina. Maximum award $3,500- may be adjusted according to applicant's financial need. Must plan to enroll in one of the constituent instutions of the University of North Carolina. Outstanding achievement and financial need, strong leadership, diverse extracurricular activities. Special consideration is given to the children of employees of Tolaram Polymers, Cookson Fibers, and related companies. One student from each high school may be nominated. Register for the PROFILE by January, file the PROFILE with CSS by February 7 and mail the application by February 14, 2006(postmark date). Interested students must submit their completed application to Leon A. Hines by Tuesday, February 7, 2006.  Bill Carswell at 1.919.248.4650 or e-mail to carswellb@ncseaa.edu More Information   NCSU Army ROTC Wolfpack Battalion Army ROTC Unspecified To qualify, you must: be a US citizen; be between the ages of 17 and 26; have a high school GPA of at least 2.50; meet physical standards; and agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on active duty or in a Reserve Component (US Army Reserve or Army National Guard). The most competitive candidates will have a SAT score of 1100 or an ACT score of 24. Unspecified  Major Bill Medley: bill_medley@ncsu.edu: 919.515.2428/2429  NCSU- Tau Kappa Epsilon- Triangle Achievement Award General range from $250 - $1000 Academic success, extracurricular involvement, and excellence in organized athletics. Plan to attend NCSU. May 15  www.beta-beta.org/scholarship/ More Information   New York City Merit Scholarship Award Must enroll in Fashion Institute of Technology $725 per semester Applicant must have a "B" average upon graduation and go directly into college. Must maintain a "B" average for each semester with a minimum course load of 12 credits. Unspecified  Dr. Irene Buchman at buchmani@fitsuny.edu or Career Center  New York Unversity Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholars Program Nomination $10,000 to $20,000 Demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, show significant involvement in school and community activities, and also exemplify the ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. November 1  NYU Martin Luther King, Jr., Scholars Program at 212.998.4500 or www.nyu.edu/ugadmissions More Information   NFAA/ARTS Program Performing Arts - graduating high school in 2004 Total of $3 million in college scholarships see web site Unavailable  www.ARTSAwards.org or Ty Taylor, Records Associate, NFAA/ARTS, 800 Brickell Ave., Ste. 500, Miami, FL 33131, 305-377-1140 More Information   NFIB Education Foundation Free Enterprise Scholars Award Nomination by a dues-paying member of NFIB $1,000 High school seniors or any student entering his or her freshman year at an accredited, nonprofit two- or four-year university, college or vocational/technical institute. Applicant should demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit and initiative, such as starting his or her own business, participation in organizations such as DECA, Junior Achievement and The National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship, among others, or through other initiatives. March 15  Visit the website at www.nfibeducationfoundation.org. Or, contact Chantel Bartlett at chantel.bartlett@nfib.org or 1.800.552.6342 More Information   No-Addiction Essay General $500 300 word essay describing why you have chosen to stay away from drugs and alcohol and what you are personally doing to further prevention and awareness efforts within your school and community October 16  1-800-NO-ADdiction or www.NO-ADdiction.org More Information   Norfolk State University Raleigh/Durham Alumni Chapter Must attend Norfolk State University $1,000 G.P.A. of at least 2.5, Reside in N.C., submitted application for enrollment to Norfolk State Univ. April 7, 2006  Van Almond at 847-5843 or ALMOND@US.IBM.COM Applications are available in the College Information Center at EWHS.  North Carolina A & T - Half a Million in Scholarships Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Majors Unspecified Unspecified deadline-ongoing, however,Scholarships are awarded as Early As December.  Dr. Manuel R. Reyes, Sockwell Hall, North Carolina A & T University, Greensboro, NC 27411-1080, Telephone: (336)334-7787, FAX: (336)334-7270, e-mail:reyes@ncat.edu, Website: http://trace.ncat.edu/abe/ More Information   North Carolina A&T State University Special Education Tuition and Books Minimum score or 820 on SAT, 17 on ACT, Seeking students with 2.8 or higher GPA(will consider 2.0 GPA minimum) Participation in extracurricular school and community activites. Unavailable  Tammy Totten (336) 334-7874 ext. 2293 or Dr. Cathy Kea (336) 334-7874 ext. 3228. tltotten@ncat.edu or cdkea@ncat.edu More Information   North Carolina Bar Association Scholarship Association General Unspecified Must be a child of a NC law enforcement officer killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. April 2, 2007  Application can be accessed through www.ncbar.org or contacting Jacquelyn Terrell-Fountain at 1-800-662-7407 More Information   North Carolina Bowling Scholarship Fund, Inc., sponsored by North Carolina Women's Bowling Association and the North Carolina State Bowling Association, Inc. General $1,000 Current member of a local YABA bowling league, amateur standing in all athletics, academic good standing. Application returned prior to a March 15 deadline.  Tammy Perez, 209 Proctor Street, Gastonia, NC 28052; (704) 868-3747; Taxontaxof@aol.com  North Carolina Child Support Council/Bob R. McGuire Memorial Scholarship General (3) $1000 A parent must be member of NC Child Support Council or a client of Child Support Program. Applicant must attach a letter of acceptance to a NC institution of higher learning. Must have maintained a C average in high school. May 3, 2007  More Information   North Carolina Cooperative Extension Secretaries Association Pursue an Associate Degree in a business related field of study. $ 750 Pursuing an Associate Degree in a business related field of study, must be enrolled to attend classes at a community college during the 2008 school year. March 19, 2008  Cooperative Extension Service, Wake County Center, 919-250-1092.  North Carolina D.A.R.E. Officers' Association General Unspecified Weighted GPA, SAT Score, Class Rank, 100 hours of volunteer service, essay and references August 15th, 2005  More Information   North Carolina District Youth Excel Award ATHLETE-MUST DEMONSTRATE ADVERSITY -LIFE ALTERING $500 Student must participate in at least 1 sanctioned high school or AAU sport,COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, minimum GPA of 2.5, MUST DEMONSTRATE AN ADVERSITY THAT HAS ALTERED THEIR LIFE. MARCH 31,2006  North Carolina District Youth  North Carolina Hispanic College Fund General $500 up to $2500 Students who are of Hispanic/Latino background and plan to attend a two-year or four-year college or university are eligible to apply January 15  More Information   North Carolina Hispanic College Fund Hispanic Range between $500 and $2,500 Talented youths who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, leadership potential, and a commitment to community service in North Carolina. January 15  The North Carolina Society of Hispanic Professionals (919)654.4516 or fax (919)654.4524 Email: mailbox@theNCSHP.org  North Carolina Insurance & Financial Advisors Foundation General $1,000 Graduating seniors prior to August 15, 2007. Must write an essay. The winning essary will be published in the NCIFAF magazine. The essay topic must be insurance and/or financial services related and not exceed 600 words. Entries may be based on information from the LIFE program at www.life-line.org. Other scholarship criteria is listed on the application. March 30, 2007  919.839.5828 (Daytime)  North Carolina PTA General $1000 Must be PTA/PTSA member before Jan. 1, 2006, essay, two letters of recommendation from academic faculty members and a copy of your membership card. Entries must be postmarked by March 1, 2006. March 1, 2006  email office@ncpta.org or State PTA-1-800-255-0417 More Information   North Carolina Restaurant Association General Unspecified Must pursue a career in culinary arts or hospitality management. February 28, 2006  The NC Restaurant Association 800-582-8750 More Information   North Carolina Society of Accouontants Scholarship Foundation Accounting $500 Resident of NC, enroll in an accredited school of higher education in NC, enroll in an accouting degree program with 6 or credit hours per semester and must show a firm intention to contunie in the area of accounting. Other criteria is attached to application. April 15, 2007  Janice L. jones, Administrator, The NC Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation P. O. Box 35593, Fayetteville, NC 28303, 910.818.0633 More Information   North Carolina State University - College of Education Education Attendance to LIFT (Leadership Institute for Future Teachers) June 8-13.. Housed on campus, all expenses paid excluding transportation to program. African American Student who exhibits willingness to consider teaching as a career. February 24  College of Education, Anona P. Smith, Box 7801, NCSU, Raleigh, NC 27695-7801  North Carolina State USBC Association, Inc. Youth Scholarship (Bowling) General $1,500.00 Must be a member of the NCS USBC and bowling in a certified USBS NC youth league,senior student in a North Carolina high school prior to the age of 22 (as of February 28), files a completed application with the Association Manager of the NCS USBCA, Application must be postmarked no later than February 28, applicant must have an unimpaired amateur standing in bowling, must have a grade point average at the school with expectations of admission s to a recognized institution. February 28  Tom McBride, Association Manager, NCS USBCA, Inc., 2701 Hampton Meadows Lane, Cramerton, NC 28032-1450. Phone: 704-824-7795 More Information   North Carolina Student Loan Program for Health, Science & Mathematics Health, Science & Mathematics $3,000 to $8,500 A citizen of the US and a resident of NC; fit the profile for financial need as determined by the program rules; and secure the loan by signing a promissory note to be endorsed by two or more cosigners.   More Information   North Carolina Tomato Growers Association Scholarship Horticulture or agribusiness $500 renewable Scholastic achievement, initiative, leadership, financial need and extracurricular activities June 21, 2006  (828)253.1691 More Information   North Raleigh Opti-Mrs. Club General-preferably a female intersted in education or working with youth $500.00 A female interested in education or other area of preparation towards working with youth. Must live in Wake County and has plans of attending a community or four year college in North Carolina. April 15,2006  Mrs. Jean Medlin 8416 Old Well Lane Raleigh, NC 27615, 919.870.0234.  North State Law Enforcement Officers Association Scholarship Must plan to major in Criminal Justice or some related field of study $500 Wake County high school senior with a GPA of 2.5 or above. Applicant must be active in the community, church or school activities. There must be financial need. Student must submit a Federal Student Aid Report. May 20, 2006  NC State Law Enforcement Officers  NROTC Scholarships General Full tuition, textbooks, Lab/Incidental Fees, Uniforms, Living Allowance of $250 per month (increases $50 each academic year) and Summer Training that includes payment, $180,000 scholarship full 4 years, your choice of bachelor's degree. US citizen, 17 years old by September 1st of the freshman year, high school graduate, physically qualified - see website www.nrotc.navy.mil, score 530 CR/V and 520 Math on SAT, score 22 on English and 21 on Math for the ACT. January 31, 2008  Senior Chief Perry at 919-831-4144 or 919-604-6144 Senior Chief Turner at 919-831-4144 or 919-621-2695 Cheif Simmons at 843-527-4591  NSPE Auxiliary Scholarship Program General Unspecified Unspecified Varies  More Information   Nurse Education Scholarship Loan Program (NESLP) Nursing Varies based on need. Minimum is $2,000 for the year. Max is $3,000 (ADN or LPN) and $5,000 (BSN) for the year Need based   Contact the financial aid office at a participating campus More Information   Nurse Scholars Program (NSP) Nursing $3,000 per year for Assoc Degree in Nursing or hospital nursing program. $5,000 per year for Bachelor Degree in Nursing Priority to full time students. Part time students taking 6 or more hours can be considered Feb 28 for four year college. May 3 for community college  Application posted in early January 2009 More Information   Nursing-RN/AACN Scholarship Nursing/Allied Health care. Masters or Doctoral Degree in Nursing. $2,500 Must already be enrolled at an AACN member institution. GPA of 3.25 November 1 (also, various dates. Example -Jan. 1, March 1, etc.  CampusRN.com More Information   O'Berry Center Foundation Scholarship Must intend to seek an undergraduate degree in Occupational, Physical,or Recreational Therapy, Psychology, Special Education, or Speech/Language Pathology. $1000 Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, be accepted at an accredited college or university and intend to work with persons with developmental disabilities after college graduation.   Monnie Lunsford at 919-581-4187 or email at monunc@nc.rr.com. www.oberrycenterfoundation.org  Optimist Club of Raleigh General 1 - $5,000 Must be a Wake County resident in your senior year of high school. Please answer all questions and attach other pertinent documents. Postmark deadline: October 9, 2008  www.raleigh-optimist.org More Information   Optimist International Essay Contest Essay $2,250 - $6,000 Under age 19,400-500 word essay, "Today's Choices Shape My Future" Go to the website for complete instructions and application http://www.raleigh-optimist.org/youth.htm February 15, 2008  Joe Donaldson Optimist Club of Raleigh P.O.Box 26155 Raleigh, NC 27611 More Information   Optimist International Foundation Sponsored by Optimist Club of Raleigh General $6,000 $3,750 $2,250 $650 Essay Contest. "I Want To Make a Difference because..." Essay must be received by Feb 15  Applications available from your school's student services department. Joe Donaldson, Optimist Club of Raleigh, PO Box 26155, Raleigh, 27611  Outstanding Students of America Scholarship General $1000 GPA of 3.0 or above, community/school involvement, outstanding well-rounded student. October 10, 2006  Call 205-344-6322 More Information   Papa John's Scholarship General $1,000 ($500 each semester, Fall and Spring) GPA of 2.5 or higher, community involvement, leadership, obstacles overcome, creative ability, and athletic achievements. Completed applications must be returned to guidance counselors by no later than January 31, 2006.  1-800-865-9373 or www.usapj.com More Information   Park Scholarship (NC State University) General Merit Based award, approximately $75,000.00, a stipend to purchase a personal computer and additional funding for adacemic enrichment activities, involving special trips, retreats, seminars and grant opportunities. Visit www.ncsu.edu/park_scholarships for more information. Requires school nomination. Potential candidates should be in the top 5 to 10 percent of the senior class. Candidates are required to complete an online NCSU undergraduate admissions application through the WolfPAW system. Candidates must be of the highest caliber in these three areas (Scholarship, Leadership, and Service) OR be exceptional in at least one area and demonstrate great potential in the others. Candidates with little or no evidence of commitment in a particular area such as service, for example, generally are not competitive for Park Scholarships. Check with your school's Career Center for specific deadlines.  Park Scholarships, NC State University, Campus Box 7009, Raleigh, NC 27695-7009 More Information   Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship General $3,000.00 High school seniors and college students who have epilepsy. May 1,2009  1-800-292-7373 More Information   PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians & Gays) National Scholarships Program: Palmer B. Carson-PFLAG Scholarships and The Dow Chemical Company-PFLAG Scholarships General 14 $1,000 scholarships 9 $2,500 The Carson-PFLAG scholarship are for self-identified LGBT students only and are not discipline specific, whereas The Dow Chemical Company-PFLAG scholarships are open to both LGBT students and their allies, i.e. students who do not identify as LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender) but who can demonstrate support for, or involvement with, the LGBT community, and who are pursuing a career in the Sciences or Engineering. February 14, 2006  http://www.pflag.org More Information   Phi Kappa Alpha - Academic Achievement Award General $5,000 African-American female attending NC State and essay. May  NC State University  Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Scholarship Must attend UNC-Chapel Hill $500 High academic achievement; evidence of intellectual curiosity and excellence; and evidence of motivation in academic pursuits. Student must be nominated by his/her high school guidance counselor. Only ONE nomination per high school. April 15, 2006  Scholarship Committee, CB#3195, 556 Hamilton Hall, UNC-CH, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3195, Applications available in EWHS College Information Center.  Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. - Zeta Beta Sigma Chapter General $450 Graduating high school male, acceptance to a college, technical school or training program, completion of a two page written essay, minimum GPA of 2.7, official high school transcript, and demonstration of commitment to community service/leadership. Applications must be returned to Leon A. Hines by Tuesday, April 18 to meet the sponsor's deadline of Monday, May 1, 2006. Applications are available in the College Information Center.  Samuel Smith, II 910.476.6479.  Phi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Scholarship Awards Program General 2-$1,000 (non-renewable) African-American male senior with good scholastic and leadership record and be accepted to a four year college. Three endorsements/recommendations are required April 14, 2006 (postmarked)  Leon Boyd at 919-210-1582 at 834-9872 or Herbert Farrish at 919-846-9712. Applications available in Student Services.  Phi Lambda Educational Foundation, Inc. $1,000 African American male, good scholastic average, strong leadership record, must have been accepted to a 4 year college or university May 4, 2007  Joseph Stringer, VP, Phi Lambda Educational Foundation, Inc. or Leon Boyd 919.773.2295, Phi Lambda Educational Foundation, Inc. P. O. Box 27641, Raleigh, NC 27611  Pilot Club of Raleigh General $1000-One-time award Plans to pursue a 4 year degree preparing for a career working with children or adults affected by brain disorders-strong financial need, strong academics, and community service. A student with a documented brain disorder will be considered for this scholarship regardless of his/her career objectives. April 22, 2006  Mrs. Betty Moore at 787-7467  Pliner Scholarship Fund - sponsored by the Raleigh Cary Jewish Federation General $5,000 renewable Jewish female, US citizen, financial need, and official transcript, acceptance letter and FAFSA award letter from the college you will be attending. April 16  Jewish Family Services 676-2200, ext. 112  POW/MIA Veterans Scholarship for Children General $4,500 to $1,500 Child of Vietnam Veteran March 31, 2006  919-662-3018 (County Veterans Service Office)  Presbyterian College Belk Scholarship General, must attend Presbyterian College $46,800 ($11,700 per year) A minimum SAT V & M combined score of 1200 (or ACT composite score of 27), and a RECALCULATED 3.5 GPA or higher February 1 (Application for admission must be completed to be considered for scholarship)  Office of Admissions, Presbyterian College, Clinton, SC, 29325 or call 1-800-960-7583. More Information   Presbyterian College Dorothy C. Fuqua Music Scholarship Competiton Music, must attend Presbyterian College 2 Artist Awards of approximately $18,500- renewable; Several Performer Awards between $2,000 and $10,000 renewable Senior in high school planning to major in music Application (including audiotape) due by December 5, 2005;   The Dorothy C. Fuqua Music Scholarship Competition, The Department of Music, Presbyterian College, Clinton, SC 29325 or email: Music@presby.edu or call 1-800-960-7583 More Information   Presbyterian College Junior Fellow Program General $2000 over 4 years High School Junior interested in attending PC. GPA B+ or better, at least 1050 on PSAT/SAT or 23 on ACT. Must be nominated by your high school. March 1,2006  Richard Dana Paul, Vice President for Enrollment and Dean of Admissions, Presbyterian College, 503 South Broad St., Clinton, SC 29325. www.presby.edu More Information   Presbyterian College Quattlebaum Scholarship General, must attend Presbyterian College Full tuition, fees, room and board Judges select candidates to compete for this scholarship. An interview is required. Two Quattlebaum scholarships will be awarded this year, and cadidates will be chosen from among the most academically gifted applicants. Historically, a minimum SAT V & M score of 1350 (or ACT composite score of 31), and a recalculated 3.85 GPA are required for consideration. Renewable with a required minimum GPA. November 15, 2007  Office of Admissions, Presbyterian College, Clinton, SC, 29325, or call 1-800-960-7583 More Information   Presbyterian College Southeastern or Dillard Elliott Scholarship General, must attend Presbyterian College $28,000 - $7,000 per year A minimum SAT combined score of 1100 or ACT composite score of 24, and a RECALCULATED 3.0 GPA or higher. December 5, 2005(Must submit completed application for admission for scholarship)  Office of Admissions, Presbyterian College, Clinton, SC, 29325 or call 1-800-960-7583 More Information   Presidential Diversity Scholarship General $20,000 per year 3.0 GPA and active participation in the PDS on-campus program are required for renewal each year. 200-500 word essay. Unavailable  More Information   Presidential Freedom Scholarships General $1,000 information online U  website More Information   Project Wisdom Essay Contest General $500 Grades 9-1; submit 200-250 word essay on how Project Wisdom (School PA/television broadcasts) has made a difference in student's life. Only 6 essays per school. December 15  www.projectwisdom.com/results for more info. More Information   Prospective Teacher Scholarship Loan Licensure towards either teaching, psychology, school counseling, speech/language pathology, audiology, and library/media services. $2,500 per academic year 3.0 GPA; Must attend a public or private NC college w/ approved teacher education program. April  More Information   PTA Scholarship General $1,000 Students must be members of their high school PTA/PTSA before January 1, 2006. Unavailable  Megan E. Kirkpatrick (919) 850-1873 Business Alliance Coordinator Wake County Public School System 3600 Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh, NC More Information   Quota International of Raleigh Working toward career helping the deaf or hearing impaired, or be hearing impaired. $500 Seniors who are hearing impaired or will be working toward a career that will help the hearing impaired. March 25, 2006  School counselor or Anna Giuli, Quota International of Raleigh, 649-3511  Qutoa International of Raleigh, Livingston Pahl Scholarship Hearing Imparied $500 Seniors who are hearing impaired or plan to complete college level studies in the sevices/treatment for the hearing impaired community. march 25, 2006  Anna Guili, President Quota International of Raleigh, 878-3872. Quota International, Inc. More Information   Raleigh Area Chapter, Bennett College for Women General $4,000 Scholarship to Bennett College for Women, Greensboro, NC A Wake County African American female high school senior with good scholastic leadership records who has been accepted to Bennett College for Women. Postmarked on or before March 18, 2006  Mrs. Laura Webb 919-785-3373 laurawebb@msn.com   Raleigh Bowling Scholarship General Award amounts will be determined by the availibility of funds Graduating senior and a member of the Raleigh YABA in good standing for the current season and must be active in YABA league OR parent/s or legal guardian/s are members of the Raleigh Bowling Association (RBA)and or the Raleigh Women's Bowling Association (RWBA) in good standing OR a child of a member of RBA and or the RWBA deceased within one year of the date of applicaton and the student must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. March 15  Applications are available in the College Information Center in Student Services. Completed applications must be mailed to: Sherry M. Dean, 106 Court Gardens Way, Cary, NC 27513. Telephone 919.418.2280  Raleigh Bowling Scholarship General Determined by funds available Member of a local YABA OR Parent a member of RBA or RWBA Unimpaired amateur standing in all ahtletics March 15  Sherry Dean - 919-418-2280  Raleigh Chapter of Chums Scholar General $3,900 Acceptance at a college or university, financial need and references April 15, 2006  Raleigh Chapter of Chums, Inc., Neasha Bryant, 3705 Castlegate Drive, Raleigh, NC 27616. Call (919)217-4187 More Information   Raleigh Chapter of Chums, Inc. - National Chums Founders Scholarship Award General $3,900.00 High school seniors or graduates with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, submit a current high school transcript, copy of acceptance letter from prospective college or university, certificate of financial need and 3 letters of recommendation. April 15, 2006  Neasha Bryant, Mail completed applications to Neasha Bryant, 3705 Castlegate Drive, Raleigh, NC 27616. For additional information or to receive an electronic application, call 919.217.4187.  Raleigh Chapter-American Business Women's Association General $500 Female High School senior with GPA of 2.5 or higher. April 30, 2006  ABWA Education Chairperson, Reba Hatley at 919-872-9814  Raleigh Elks Loge 735/Most Valuable Student (MVS) Award Competition General Ranges from $1,000.00 to $15,000.00 per year Must be a high school senior, a US citizen, must be a full-time student pursuing a 4 year degree, applicants judged based on financial need, leasership and scholarship. Applicants must advance through local, distict and state competition to reach the national competition. Male and female students compete separately. Applicants are not required to be related to an Elks member. January 13,2006  Carrol Snodgrass at Raleigh Elks Lodge 735 P O Box 20067, Raleigh, NC 27619-0037, 919.787.599. or online: http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfn More Information   Raleigh Engineer's Club Scholarship Engineering One semester of in state tuition at NC State. Graduating Senior from a Wake County Public High School, Accepted into the NC State School of Engineering, completed Scholarship Questionnaire and one letter of reference from a faculty member from the high school. Postmarked by May 1, 2009.  Raleigh Engineer's Club, Michael Anthony, REC Scholarship Chairman, 546-5690, mike.anthony@pgnmail.com  Raleigh Garden Club Horticulture, Landscape Design, Environmental Conservation $1000.00 (Renewable) Transcript and Test Scores, 200-300 Word Personal Essay, Financial Need March 31  Scholarship Chair:Rose Stilwell, 11900 Coachman's Way, Raleigh, NC 27614  Raleigh Jaycees General Two one time $750.00 scholarships Resident of Raleigh. Leadership, Community activities, Financial aid, Merit, and Character - Must be nominated by an administrator or teacher. June 10  More Information   Raleigh Mayors Committee for Persons with Disabilities Scholarships Persons with Disabilities pursuing either academic or vocational endeavors. 2 - $1,000 Scholarships 1) A person with a disability who is pursuing an educational goal. 2) A person with a disability who needs financial assistance to pursue a vocational goal. May 29  Mayor's Scholarship Committee, Lori Millete, Chairperson, 716-3122 or MLJ17@doc.state.nc.us.  Raleigh Optimist "Who Am I?" Scholarship/Double Edge Foundation,Inc. Religious: Personal expression through commercial. 1st Place - $1500 2nd Place - $1000 3rd Place - $500 Sixty (60) second commercial answering the question "Who am I?" Compositions may be written in any manner the applicant chooses that best represent their personal style. Received by September 12, 2005  Double Edge Foundation Inc. 919.451.4751 or 919.323.9004 doubleedge@hebrews412.com www.hebrews412.com More Information   Raleigh Regional Association of Realtors Community Service Committee Scholarship General $ 2,000 Wake County resident, strong academics, involvement in extracurricular and community activities. Requires a school nomination. May 4, 2007 by 5 PM   Student Services Career Center More Information   Raleigh St Patrick's Day Parade Committee G $500.00 or $250.00 Female of Irish descent residing in NC February 8  Meg Lavoie 919-851-3361 More Information   Raleigh/Wake Chapter of the North Carolina Central University Alumni Association, Inc. General Unspecified Applicants must be accepted to NCCU, a Wake County resident, at least a 2.5 GPA, and a SAT above 900. An official high school transcript is required. Received by March 31, 2007  Check your school Career Center for an application and more information.  Raleigh-Wake Chapter of the Winston-Salem State University National Alumni Association General $1,000.00 2.5 GPA or higher graduating senior FAFSA form Wake County resident accepted to Winston-Salem State University 2letters of recommendation official high school transcript copy of SAT/ACT score parent current W-2 form April 1,2007  Raleigh-Wake Alumni Chapter PO Box 24826 Raleigh, NC 27611 More Information   Randolph-Macon College Presidential Scholars Program Must attend Randolph-Macon College Range from $7,500 to $20,000 (renewable for four years) The nominated student must submit a completed application for admission to the college by the recommended date of February 1. The admissions application and other information will be sent to the student upon receipt of his or her nomination. The primary criterion for selection as a Presidential Scholar is academic achievement. February 1, 2006  Office of Admissions at 800.888.1762 or e-mail admissions@rmc.edu More Information   Randolph-Macon Woman's College Merit Scholarships General, must attend Randolph-Macon Woman's College $4,000 - $13,500 annually Your completed application for admission automatically enters you for consideration. All merit scholarships are renewable annually based on committee review. December 1, 2005  Randolph-Macon Woman's College, 2500 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503-1526, 434-947-8100, 800-745-7692, admissions@rmwc.edu or www.rmwc.edu More Information   Randolph-Macon Woman's College Presidential Scholars Program General, must attend Randolph-Macon Woman's College. $ Presidential Scholars are selected on the basis of the following criteria: Academics, Leadership, Accomplishments, and Interview. Most scholarship recipients will have combined SAT scores of 1420 or above and be in the top 25% of their class. December 1, 2005  Randolph-Macon College at 800.745.7692 More Information   Reformed Universal Masonic Brotherhood & Order of Eastern Star, Inc. Essay Scholarship Contest General 1ST PLACE: $700.00, 2ND PLACE: $500.00 and 3RD PLACE: $300.00 Essay Topic: The Importance of A Higher Education March 15, 2006  Eugene C. Branch, King James #40 (919)772-6157 Reformed Universal Masonic, P.O. Box 3577, Teaneck, NJ 07666  Research Triangle Park Black Diversity Network Group Scholarship Must be involved in community service. $500 scholarship African American graduating senior, Weighted GPA 2.75 or above, Community service, Plan to attend an accredited 2 or 4yr college or university Postmarked by May 22nd, 2009.  rtp_bdng_scholarship@yahoo.com More Information   Rhodes College Scholarships Must attend Rhodes College Full tuition, fees room & board (Renewable) Must be nominated, have outstanding academic record, leadership, high personal achievement. In the past students have had well over a 3.8GPA and test scores exceeded ACT of 31 and 1400 on SAT> Nominations November 1.....Applications due by January 15  career Center or www.rhodes.edu More Information   Rhodes College-Walter D Bellingrath and J.R. Hyde Scholarships General Each scholarship has a four-year value of over $100,000, covering the full cost of tuition, fees, and room and board at Rhodes. School-based committee nomination. Must complete a nomination form. For students who exemplify high academic achievement, leadership, character, and personal achievement. Finalists had an average GPA of well over 3.8, ACT score greater than 30, average SAT of exceeding 1350, and held significant leadership positions in their school and/or community or attained outstanding achievement in the arts. See your guidance counselor by October 18 to be considered for nomination. Nominations must be submitted by November 1 and students must submit their application for admission to Rhodes by January 15.  Office of Admissions Rhodes College 2000 North Parkway Memphis, TN 38112-1690 1-800-844-5969  RMHC / Asia Scholarship Program General $1,000 Currently enrolled high school seniors who have at least one parent of Asian-Pacific heritage and who are eligible to attend a two or four year college, university or vocational/technical school with a complete course of study. Must be legal US residents, be less than 21 years of age and reside within the geographic boundaries of a participating chapter that offers a scholarship under the Asian-Pacific Scholarship program. Applicants may apply for only 1 TMHC scholarship program. Refer to RMHC.org to confirm which scholarship programs are offered in your county. Must include with application an official high school transcript, personal statement, letter of recommendation, current (2007 or 2008) copy of the IRS form 1040 filed by student's parent(s) used to document total income. February 16, 2009  RMHC U.S. Scholarship Program, International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc., P. O. Box 22376, Nashville, TN 37202. More Information   RMHC Scholarship Program - Ronald McDonald House Charties (RMHC) GENERAL $1000 Currently enrolled high school seniors who are eligible to attend a two or four year college, university or