Scholarships
By Brittany Woods
Foundation, SECU
Scholarship, SECU Foundation Scholarship
Amount, $10,000
Qualifications, You must be a current senior at BHS with a GPA of a 2.5 or higher. You have been accepted to and plan to attend one of the 16 UNC campuses. You must be a US citizen. You also must exemplify the traits of demonstrated leadership, excellence of character, integrity, and community involvement.
Deadline, 2/14/2014
Link, Application in Guidance
Foundation, NCAE/NCFPSC
Scholarship, MLK Junior Scholarship
Amount, Amounts Vary
Qualifications, Criteria for selection include character, community involvement and scholastic achievement, Unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher
Deadline, 3/31/2014
Link, http://www.NCAE.org
Foundation, CFWNC
Scholarship, Multiple Scholarships
Amount, Amounts Vary
Qualifications, Eligibility Varies (multiple scholarships available)
Deadline, Various Deadlines
Link, http://cfwnc.org/Scholarships/ProgramsandEligibility/tabid/240/Default.aspx
Foundation, NCSEAA
Scholarship, Jagannathan Scholarship
Amount, $2,000
Qualifications, Must apply through CFNC and attend a UNC institution
Deadline, 2/1/2014
Link, www.cfnc.org/jag
Foundation, NC Alpha Delta Kappa
Scholarship, Multiple Scholarships
Amount, $2000 each
Qualifications, Eligibility Varies (multiple scholarships available)
Deadline,2/1/2014
Link, Application in guidence
Foundation, Buick
Scholarship, Buick Achievers Scholarship
Amount, up to $100,000
Qualifications, High school seniors and current undergraduates
Those who plan to enroll full time at a four-year college or university in 2014-2015
Those who plan to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design or business, with an interest in the automotive industry.
Deadline, 2/28/2014 5:00pm EST
Link, http://www.buickachievers.com/?utm_source=MDRe1&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BA2014
Foundation, Haywood Electric
Scholarship, 2014 Touchstone Energy Scholarship
Amount, Multiple awards from $500-$2,500
Qualifications, Minimum 3.0 GPA
Must be a child, legal stepchild or grandchild of an active Haywood EMC member living the cooperative’s service territory.
Must be accepted into an accredited university or community college and enrolled in an Electrical Engineering or business affiliated major.
Deadline, 4/11/2014
Link, Application in Guidance
Foundation, SECU
Scholarship, SECU Foundation Scholarship
Amount, $10,000
Qualifications, Minimum 2.5 GPA
Accepted and attend one of the 16 UNC system campuses
You must be a US citizen.
You also must exemplify the traits of demonstrated leadership, excellence of character, integrity, and community involvement.
Deadline, 2/14/2014
Link, Essay due to a counselor by deadline
Foundation, NCDOA
Scholarship, NCDOA Veterans Affairs
Amount, Varied Awards
Qualifications, Scholarships 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 natural or adopted (before age 15) children of certain class categories of deceased, disabled, combat or POW/MIA veterans.
Deadline, Unknown
Link, http://www.doa.nc.gov/vets/benefitslist.aspx?pid=scholarships
Foundation, BHS
Scholarship, Blue Devil Club Scholarship
Amount, (2) $2,500
Qualifications, This scholarship will be awarded to one male AND one female graduating senior, both in the amount of $2500. All applications and Letters of Recommendation must be submitted and turned into me by May 1st. The recipients will be named at the Senior Awards Banquet.
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION MUST BE SEALED IN AN ENVELOPE OR SENT TO ME VIA EMAIL. PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL RESPONSES ARE PROOF-READ AND GRAMMATICALLY CORRECT. USING SLANG OR TEXT LINGO WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Deadline, 5/1/2014
Link, ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE. You can find the Scholarship on the Brevard High Website, under ‘Athletics’, and then click on the Blue Devil Club Athletic Scholarship.
Foundation, Transylvania Community Hospital
Scholarship, Transylvania Regional Hospital Auxiliary
Amount, 1,500
Qualifications, Must be in a Health Related Field
Deadline, 3/28/2014
Link, Come to Guidance to pick up application.
Foundation, Western North Carolina Quilters Guild
Scholarship, Quilters Guild
Amount, up to $2000
Qualifications, Any Senior interested in sewing
Deadline,3/15/2014
Foundation, NC Retail Merchants Association (NCRMA)
Scholarship, NCRMA
Amount, NCRMA is offering the NEW program with 5 scholarships for $2,500
Qualifications, A spouse or dependent of a permanent, full-time employee of a CFIC Retail, Wholesale or Supplier Member Firm. (Employee must be employed for at least one year as of 1/1/14.) A student who is, at a minimum, a part-time employee of a CFIC Retail, Wholesale or Supplier Member Firm. (Student must be employed for at least six months as of 1/1/14.)
Deadline, Completed applications and official transcripts must be received or post-marked by Monday, March 3, 2014.
Link, http://www.cficweb.org/awards/scholarship
Foundation, North Carolina Bar Association
Scholarship, Scholarship Program for Children of NC Law Enforcement Children
Amount, Amount to be determined
Qualifications, This scholarship is for children of North Carolina Law Enforcement Officers that are killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty.
Deadline, The completed application should be returned to the Bar Association by Tues. April, 1 2014
Link,
http://www.ncbar.org/media/207370/childrenofslainorpermanentlydisabledlawenforcementofficers.pdf
Contact Jacquelyn Terrell at sections@ncbar.org or call 1-800-662-7407 if you have any questions about this program.
Foundation, North Carolina Child Support Council
Scholarship, North Carolina Child Support/ Bob McGuire Memorial Scholarship
Amount, $1,000
Qualifications,
1. At least one parent must be a member of the North Carolina Child Support Council or a
client of the Child Support Program (through either Child Support services or Clerk of
Court services).
2. Applicant must be a resident of North Carolina and a graduating high school senior.
3. Applicant must have been accepted by a North Carolina school of higher learning: a
College, University, Community College or Technical School. Applicant needs to
attach a copy of the acceptance letter.
4. Applicant must have maintained an overall C average or above during his/her high school
career.
Deadline, 4/15/2014
Link, http://www.nccscouncil.org/bobmcguire.htm
Foundation, Discus Awards
Scholarship, Discus Awards
Amount, Multiple
Qualifications, Multiple Scholarships
Deadline, Varies
Link, http://www.discusawards.com/
Foundation, The North Carolina Society of Accountants
Scholarship, NC Society of Accountants Scholarship Awards
Amount, $600 Each
Qualifications, Multiple scholarships
Deadline, 4/15/2014
Link, None
Foundation, SEANC
Scholarship, SEANC
Amount, Multiple
Qualification, Only State Employee Association of NC members and their dependents are eligble.
Deadline, 4/15/20
Link, www.seanc.org
Foundation, Carrols LLC- Burger King
Scholarship, Carrols LLC Community Scholarships Fund
Amount, Unknown
Qualification, Winners are chosen on merit basis and completion of application, including attached transcripts and recommendations
Deadline, 4/1/2014
Link, Application in Guidance
Foundation, Transylvania Regional Hospital
Scholarship, Jane Walker Freeman Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Amount, Uknown
Qualification, Have been successful for admission to a college or university offering an accredited curriculum for a B.S. Degree in Nursing or the Registered Nursing Certification through an accredited community college.
Be of good moral character, having achieved and maintained a high level of scholastic achievement as a student and as a citizen of the county.
Earnst desire to pursue a lifetime career in the nursing profession.
Deadline, 5/10/2014
Link, Application in Guidance
Foundation, Transylvania Regional Hospital
Scholarship, Lindgren Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Amount, Unknown
Qualification, Have been successful for admission to a college or university offering an accredited curriculum for a B.S. Degree in Nursing or the Registered Nursing Certification through an accredited community college.
Be of good moral character, having achieved and maintained a high level of scholastic achievement as a student and as a citizen of the county.
Earnst desire to pursue a lifetime career in the nursing profession.
Deadline, 5/10/2014
Link, Application in Guidance
Foundation, Terrell Scruggs Scholarship Fund
Scholarship, Terrell Scruggs Scholarship
Amount, $1.500
Qualification, Plan to attend a community college or a 4 year college/university
Complete the entire application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Applications must be typed to assure legibility.
Deadline, Applications are due on or before April 4, 2014 at 5p.
Link, http://www.cityofbrevard.com/government/departments/human-resources/terrell-l-scruggs-scholarship
Foundation, Hendersonville Pediatrics
Scholarship, Pay it Forward Award for Resiliency
Amount, $1,000
Qualification, A student who has endured and overcame a hardship.
Deadline, 4/4/2014
Link, Application in Guidance
Foundation, Connestee Falls
Scholarship, Connestee Scholarship
Amount, Up to $3,000
Qualification, Based on merit and financial need
Deadline, 4/4/2014
Link, Application in Guidance
Foundation, Dorothy S. Bjerg
Scholarship, Dorothy S. Bjerg Good Citizen Award
Amount, (2) $500 – renewable for 3 years
Qualification, 1. Is a good citizen in the school and in the community.
2. Is in the upper half of his/her graduating class.
3. Has made some significant contribution to the improvement of his/her school and community within the past three years.
4. Has been accepted at an accredited junior or senior college.
Deadline, 4/4/2014
Link, Application in Guidance
Foundation, Jesse Lollis
Scholarship, Jesse Lollis Schlarship
Amount, $250
Qualification, For health occupations/health careers
Deadline, 4/4/2014
Link, Application in Guidance
Other Useful Lengths:
Fill out FAFSA www.fafsa.gov
How to fill out FAFSA www.StudentAid.gov/fafsa
Types of financial aid www.StudentAid.gov/types
Finding and applying for scholarships www.StudentAid.gov/scholarships
Who can get student and frderal aid www.StudentAid.gov/eligibility
College Prep checklist www.StudentAid.gov/checklist