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FINANCIAL AID INFO:
Parents of students in grades 9-12 may want to check the following website:
http://elearning.makingitcount.com/start/default.asp to learn more about
financial aid. RAH 9-22-09
All students going to college or technical school should apply for finanical
aid at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Seniors who want financial help with college must
complete a FAFSA form. Request a pin # now so everything will be ready to
go on January 1st. If you go to www.fafsa.ed.gov and click on “students &
parents apply for a PIN” in the BEFORE BEGINNNG A FAFSA link, you’ll see
where parents and students start the process.
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS:
Davie County Retired School Personnel Scholarship. This scholarship is for
a graduating Senior who is pursuing a career in education. You must be a
citizen of the US and a resident of Davie County, be accepted at and commit
to enroll in an accredited college, university, or community college
(college transfer program preferred) in NC and planning to major in
education, Have at least a “C” average (Official Transcript should be
attached.) and be interviewed by the committee. Please see Mr. Sidden in
the Guidance office for an application. All applications are due to Mr.
Sidden by March 1, 20010. KS 1-4-10
Parker Mclendon Scholarship: One annual 5,000.00 scholarship will be awarded
to a senior from Davie High School or a Davidson County High School in 2010,
renewable annually for four years of undergraduate study. At the time of
graduation from high school, the recepient must reside in Davidson or Davie
County. Also the recipient must have been an active member of the Boy or
Girl Scouts for a minimum of 3 years. Students must have at least a 4.0
weighted GPA and a minimum SAT score of 1800. If you qualify, please see Mr.
Mcknight in guidance as soon as possible. TDM 10/12/09
NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS:
There is more than $11 billion in merit-based scholarships available from
colleges. Now, you can easily find these at http://www.meritaid.com. That's
MeritAid.com, the Web's first free, comprehensive directory of merit aid
scholarships.
AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDENTS ARE NOT APPLYING!
Even if you do not have a college-aged child at home, please share this
with someone who does.
Though there are a number of companies and organizations that have donated
monies for scholarships to be used by African-Americans, a great deal of the
money is being returned because of a lack of interest. No one is going to
knock on our doors and ask if we can use a scholarship. Take the initiative
to get your children involved. There is no need for money to be returned to
donating companies because we fail to apply for it.
Please pass this information on to family members, friends, etc. We must
get the word out that money is available. If you are a college student or
getting ready to become one, you probably already know how useful additional
money can be. Our youth really could use these scholarships. Thanks! (If
clicking on the link doesn't work, copy and paste the URL in your web
browser.) MANY OF THE LINKS ARE BROKEN FROM BEING FORWARDED SO MANY TIMES.
IF A LINK DOESN'T WORK, CHECK FOR EMPTY SPACES AND PASTE IT INTO YOUR
BROWSER.
1) Student Inventors Scholarships
http://www.invent.org/collegiate
2) Holocaust Remembrance Scholarships
http://holocausthklaw.com/
3) Brand Essay Competition
http://www.instituteforbrandleadership.org/IBLEssayContest-2002Rules.htm
4) Saul T. Wilson Scholarships (Veterinary)
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mb/mrphr/jobs/stw.html
5) Fin Aid: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid scholarships
http://www.finaid.org/
6) Presidential Freedom Scholarships
http://www.nationalservice.org/scholarships/
7) Wired Scholar Free Scholarship Search
http://www.wiredscholar.com/paying/scholarship_search/
pay_scholarshipsearch.jsp
8) Hope Scholarships & Lifetime Credits
http://www.ed.gov/inits/hope/
9) William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students
http://www.apsanet.org/PS/grants/aspen3.cfm
10) Guaranteed Scholarships
http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/
11) Easley National Scholarship Program
http://www.naas.org/senior.htm
12) Maryland Artists Scholarships
http://www.maef.org/
13) International Students Scholarships &Aid Help
http://www.iefa.org/
14) College Board Scholarship Search
http://cbweb10p.collegeboard.org/fundfinder/html/fundfind01.html
15) College Net´s Scholarship Database
http://mach25.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/M25/index
16) Federal Scholarships & Aid Gateways 25 Scholarships from Black Excel
http://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm
17) Scholarship & Financial Aid Help
http://www.blackexel.org/fin-sch.htm
18) FAFSA On The Web (Your Key Aid Form &Info)
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
19) Aid & Resources For Re-Entry Students
http://www.back2college.com/
20) Scholarship and 20 Fellowship Opportunities
http://ccmi.uchicago.edu/schl1.html
21) INROADS internships
http://www.inroads.org/
22) Science Net Scholarship Listing
http://www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html
23) Graduate Fellowships For Minorities Nationwide
http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Student/GRFN/list.phtml?category=MINORITIES
24) RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS AT OXFORD
http://www.rhodesscholar.org/info.html
AES Engeneers Scholarship
The consulting firm of AES Engineers is committed to continuing its support
of higher education by providing scholarships to deserving students.
To be eligible the student needs to answer one of the essay questions that
they will find on our site at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the
only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we
are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character,
as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted.
Amount of award: $500.00
Deadline for entry: October 6, 2009
Further information, including previous winners, is available on our web
site at: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm KS 3-25-09
Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with
our scholarship program for the 4th year.
We will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year.
Scholarship Deadline - June 19, 2010.
Application Process
Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship
page of our web site: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Full details are available on our site. lw 10/09
Children of Disabled, deceased, combat, or POW/MIA war veterans
In appreciation for the service and sacrifices of North Carolina’s war
veterans, a four-year scholarship program at approved schools in North
Carolina has been established for the qualifying children of certain class
categories of deceased, disabled, combat or POW/MIA veterans.
To qualify, the applicant must:
1) Be under age 25 at time of application.
2) Have a veteran parent who was a legal resident of North Carolina at
the time of said veteran’s entrance into that period of service in the armed
forces during which eligibility is established. or
1) The applicant is the natural child, or adopted child prior to age
15, who was born in North Carolina and has been a resident of North Carolina
continuously since birth.
2) The veteran’s disabilities must have occurred during a period of
war.
For Classes II and III, which are competitive, the application must be
received in the Assistant Secretary’s Office on or before March 1st. There
is no deadline for Classes IA, IB, or IV. For additional information refer
to the classes chart giving a synopsis of the scholarships offered and North
Carolina General Statute Chapter 165, Article 4. For details and to see if
the North Carolina school you have chosen is approved, consult a local VSO
or write to the Assistant Secretary for Veterans Affairs, North Carolina
Division of Veterans Affairs, 1315 Mail Service Center, Albemarle Building,
Suite 1065, Raleigh, NC 27699-1315.
http://www.doa.state.nc.us/vets/benefits-scholarships.htm KS 9-15-08
COCA-COLA SCHOLARSHIP:
Offers $3 million a year to 250 deserving students. The deadline for
completed applications is October 31st, 2009.
Apply online at www.coca-colascholars.org. lw 9/09
BURGER KING SCHOLARS:
Awards are $1000.00 each and may be used for educational expenses, such as
tuition fees and books during the first year of college or technical
school. The following is the criteria for the award:
- must be a senior
- must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher
- must work a minimum of 10 hours per week or 40 hours per year
- must be actively involved in comuunity service activities
- must demonstrate finacial need (1040 form required)
Applications are available online through February 1st, 2010 at:
www.haveityourwayfoundation.org lw 9/09
American National Teenager Scholarship Organization is holding the 2010 NC
pageant on March 27th, 2010. Entry deadline is February 27th, 2010.
The ANTSO has awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarship money
to state and national winners. Scoring is based on grades, community
service, leadership, and poise.
For more information go to: www.ncscnationalteen.com lw 9/09
GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS 2010 Scholarship
Provides outstanding, low income African American, American Indian/Alaska
Native, Asian Pacific Islander American and Hispanic American students with
an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any
discipline area of interest. For an application see Ms. Westmoreland in
Guidance or go to www.gmsp.org. lw 9/09
2010 KFC COLONEL'S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Offers $5,000 per year for tuition, fees, books and room and board.
To qualify students must be:
Graduating from high school between 12/1/09 and 8/31/10
Minimum GPA of 2.75 or higher
Enrolling in a public, in-state college or university
Pursuing a bachelor's degree
A U.S. citizen or permanent resident
On-line application will be available from December 1, 2009 through February
10, 2010. Apply at www.kfcscholars.org lw 9/09
HISTORY BUFF? ENJOY POLITICS? GOVERNMENT OR MILITARY SERVICE IN YOUR
FUTURE? National Scholarships Available for Seniors
$1000 to $7500
Deadline January 15th 2010
Apply on-line at:
www.gwcf.org lw 11/09
STATE SCHOLARSHIPS:
North Carolina Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarships: There are 5 scholarships
listed below. These are all one year (non-renewable) scholarships in the
amount of $2000.00. Deadline for applications is January 28th. You may pick
up an application from Ms.Westmoreland in the Guidance Office. The
Applications must be turned back into Ms. Westmoreland in order to be
submitted together. The following are descriptions of each Scholarship.
Eunice Riggins Memorial Scholarship: Open to any girl.
Requirements:
Application submitted to college of choice
Academic rank in top 10% of class
Minimum SAT score of 1344 or ACT composite score of 20
Good character
Participant in extra-curricular activities (school and community)
Financial aid not the primary consideration
Mary Rose Mills-Linda Rankin Memorial Scholarship: Open to any girl or boy.
Requirements:
Application submitted to college of choice
Academic rank in top 10% of class
Minimum SAT score of 1488 or ACT composite score of 22
Good character
Participation in extra-curricular activities (school and community)
Financial aid not the primary consideration
Student Achievement Scholarship: Open to any girl or boy.
Requirements:
Application submitted to either a two year or four year college or
university of your choice
SAT score between 1344 -1560 or ACT composite score between 20 and 24.
GPA between 2.5 and 3.5
Good character and unquestionable integrity
Participation in extra-curricular activities (school and community)
Financial aid not the primary consideration
Clare Johnson Marley-Mary Earle Berger Fine Arts Scholarship: Open to any
student.
Requirements:
Application submitted to college of choice
Academic Rank in top 20% of Class
Minimum SAT score of 1344 or ACT composite score of 20
Good character
Participation in extra-curricular activities (school and community)
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
Past State Presidents Scholarship: Open to college juniors, seniors or
graduate students majoring in any field of education.
Requirements:
A student majoring in any field of education
Attending a college in North Carolina
Full-time student carrying at least 12 hours
Good Character
Financial need not the primary consideration lw 12/09
There is more than $11 billion in merit-based scholarships available from
colleges. Now, you can easily find these at http://www.meritaid.com. That's
MeritAid.com, the Web's first free, comprehensive directory of merit aid
scholarships.
EARN Grants. North Carolina is committed to making a debt-free
undergraduate education attainable and affordable for every student. EARN
Grants give students who think they might not be able to pay for college the
chance to get the undergraduate degree that will boost their chances to
compete and succeed in the global economy.
Who qualifies for an EARN Grant?
Students do not have to participate in Learn and Earn schools to
qualify for EARN grants, but the program guarantees that students who have
already received two years of college credit through the Learn and Earn
program will graduate from college debt-free.
To receive an EARN Grant, a student must:
• Be a resident of North Carolina and a citizen of the United States.
• Graduate from either an accredited North Carolina high school, a
state-approved home school, or have received a General Education Development
(GED) certificate from a North Carolina institution no more than seven
months before receiving the grant.
• Be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at an eligible
North Carolina postsecondary institution, a community college or University
of North Carolina campus.
• Be a dependent on a parent or the guardian's most recent tax return.
• Have a total family income that is no more than 200 percent of the
federal poverty level, based on household size. For a family of four, that
is about $40,000.
• Remain in good academic standing.
What can an EARN Grant be used for?
EARN Grants can be used to help pay for the cost of attending college.
For more information about EARN Grants, please contact 1-866-866-CFNC or
programinformation@CFNC.org http://www.nclearnandearn.gov/earnGrants.htm
The EARN program (Education Access Rewards North Carolina Scholars Fund),
proposed by Governor Easley, will provide need-based grants to full-time,
dependent students to obtain education at UNC campuses or community colleges
during the first two years of study. Eligibility is limited to students with
family incomes not exceeding 200% of the federal poverty guideline. Students
complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply. The
maximum grant amount is $4,000, with the first awards to be made. KS
NC Southern Baptist Scholarship:
Students residing in North Carolina who are preparing for full-time
Christian ministry and are members or parents are members of a church
associated with the North Carolina Baptist State Convention, may be eligible
for a scholarship from the Bullard Family Fund. If you meet the stated
criteria and have been accepted for enrollment in an accredited college,
university or seminary, we encourage you to apply. Awards vary year to year.
Students can download an application by going to:
http://www.ncbaptistfoundation.org/downloads/Bullard%20Scholarship%
20Application.pdf RAH 9-21-09
North Carolina State United Stated Bowling Congress Association Scholarship:
$1500
Must be a current member of the NCS USBCA and bowling in a certified USBC
North Carolina youth league.
Must have a unimpaired amateur standing in bowling.
Application Deadline: March 1st, 2010
Apply on-line at: www.ncbowls.com lw 11/09
Kyle Byrd Memorial Scholarship from the N.C. JCI Senate:
2 winners, who will each receive $500 scholarships from the N. C. JCI
Senate. In addition, the 2 North Carolina winners will be submitted to the
United States JCI Senate to be eligible for additional $1,000 scholarships
from the U. S. JCI Senate.
Applications my be downloaded from the U. S. JCI Senate website at
www.usjcisenate.org, from the N. C. JCI Senate website at www.ncjcisenate.org
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS DECEMBER 31, 2009!!! lw 11/09
COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS:
UNC-Charlotte is offering a full scholarship through the Levine Scholars
Program. To be eligible, a student must have an unweighted GPA of 3.8 or
higher, at least 1800 on the SAT, and very strong community service. If
interested, please see Mrs Carr in Guidance. alc 10/09
UNC-Greensboro is offering scholarships through the Merit Awards Program.
To qualify, students must have a 3.5 or higher unweighted GPA and SAT scores
of 1800 or above. If you are interested in applying, please see Mrs Carr in
Guidance. alc 10/09
The John Montgomery Belk Scholarship is available for Davidson College.
Students must have very high academic standing, good character, and strong
leadership. See Mrs Carr in Guidance for more information. alc 9/09
The Jefferson Scholarship nomination is available now for UVA. Students
interested in attending UVA should see Mrs Carr in Guidance immediately.
alc 9/09
COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS:
