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Quick Reference Guide
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DEADLINE
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DESCRIPTION
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CRITERIA
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INTERNET INFO
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SEND APPLICATION TO:
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March 15 for NC (individual colleges and other state deadlines may be earlier)
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FAFSA, Free Application for Federal Student Aid; completed by all college bound students after January 1.
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To complete online, both students and parents must each have a pin number, which can be obtained now.
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www.fafsa.ed.gov
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click on "pin site"
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VARIOUS
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CSS/Financial Aid Profile; must be completed to be considered for financial aid by following colleges:
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Davidson; Duke; Elon; NC A&T; NCSU; UNC-Chapel Hill; Wake Forest
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www.collegeboard.com
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Registration guides in guidance office; must apply online; $5 fee plus $18 per school.
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n/a
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NCAA Clearinghouse eligibility application must be completes to participate in Division I/II colleges
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see website: coursework; GPA; SAT
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www.ncaa
clearinghouse.net
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Applications in guidance office or online; $50 fee.
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ROLLING
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SunTrust Bank Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes; $1,000 every two weeks, Oct-May; national
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Free entry, not based on GPA or financial need
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www.offtocollege.info
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Must apply online
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Various
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ETSU University Honors Scholars Program
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Students selected as University Honors Scholars will receive scholarships that cover full tuition and fees, cost of basic dorm, meal plan, and a semester stipend for 4 years. Minimum qualifications are 29+ ACT or 1280+ SAT( Math and Verbal), a 3.5 + GPA, and evidence of a commitment to pursue a bachelor's degree.
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www.etsu.edu/honors/
university/default.asp
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Apply Online
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See Website
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The Heltzer Honors Program at ASU
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Admission to the Heltzer Honors Program is competitve and by applicaiton only. Successful applicants generally are in the top 5% of their class, with Math and CR of at least a 1250 on the SAT or 29 on ACT. Students can apply once their application to ASU is complete
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www.honors.appstate.edu
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After submitting ASU application, go to website.
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11/18/09
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ASU W.H. Plemmons Leader Fellows
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$ 1000 Scholarship for incoming freshman who have demonstrated significant leadership.
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www.plemmonsfellows.appstate.edu |
Apply Online
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11/16/09
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The Levine Scholarship
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UNC Charlotte's Levine Scholarship offers four full years of tuition, room and board, a laptop, an $8000 grant for a service project, and four summers of experiences. Students should have between a 3.8-4.0 unweighted GPA and 1800-2400 on their SAT or 29-36 on ACT.
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http://levine
scholar.uncc.edu
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See Mrs. Glasgow about nominations
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11/20/09
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The Art Institute Passion for Fashion Competition
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Offers full and partial scholarship in Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing, and Merchandising and Retail Management
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www.artinstitutes.edu/
pasisonforfashion
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Apply Online
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Various Deadlines
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The Art Institutes Scholarships
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Available in the following areas: Design, Fashion, Culinary Arts and Multi-Category.
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in stitutes.edu/
www.art
financialaid_scholarships
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Apply online
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1/4/10
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UNC-G Merit Awards Program
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Offers high school seniors the opportunity to apply for prestigious academic scholarships at UNC-G. Minimum SAT of 1800 or ACT 27, Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, and must be admitted to UNC-G by Jan 4, 2010
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www.uncg.edu/fia/
meritawards
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Apply Online
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1/22/10
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Caldwell County Women's Club Sallie Southall Cotton Scholarship
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Winner competes for district and state awards. State award is $1000 scholarship and district is $10000. Must be attending a four year college in North Carolina
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Applications available in scholarship cabinet. Turn in to Ms. Brody |
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2/10/10
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KFC Colonel's Scholars
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For high school seniors who have a GPA of 2.75 or higher, enroll in a public college or university in their state of residence, plan to pursue a bachelor's degree, are a U.S. citizen, and demonstrate financial need.
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www.kfcscholars.org
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Apply online
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2/5/10
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The Art Institute Best Chef Competition
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The Art Institute schools award tuition scholarships to the top competitors.
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www.artinstitues.
edu/BTC
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Apply Online
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2/15/10
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O h, The Places You'll Go Scholarship
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Recognizes a high school senior who understands and values limitless possibilities, $5000 scholarship
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www.ohtheplaces.org
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Applications available in scholarship cabinet or download from website
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2/16/09
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Ronald McDonald House Charities US Scholarship Program
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Vaious scholarships, see website for full details and applications
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www.rmhc.org
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Apply Online
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2/27/09
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North Carolina National Teenager Scholarship Organization
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The NC National Teenager
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3/1/2010
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Michael De Mayo Scholarship
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$2500 scholarship for graduating senior who submits the best presentation on a pre-selected topic and who will attend a 4-year institution of higher learning
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www.DeMayoLaw.com
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Applications available in scholarship cabinet or online
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4/30/10
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PECA(The Professional Construction Estimators Association) Kenneth N. Houston Scholarship
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$1000 scholarship based on academic performance, financial need, com2/munity activities, desire to enger a construction related career
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Applications available in the scholarship cabinet
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Various Deadlines
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NC Division of Veterans Affairs Scholarship
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Students with a parent who is a vetern and was a resident of NCwhen he/she entered the military service or if you are a lifelong resident of NC, you may be eligable for a full tuition scholarship to attend a state-owned institute of higher education, community college or technical institute or $4500 to attend a private institution in NC.
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Call the Caldwell
County Veterans
Service Office
at 828-757-1345
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Informaiton available in scholarship cabinet
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