The Senior
Warrior
JANUARY SCHOLARSHIP NEWSLETTER
West Iredell High School
213 Warrior Drive, Statesville, NC 28625
704-873-2181
Counseling Staff:
12th grade: Theresa Everton Pulyer
theresa_pulyer@iss.k12.nc.us
10th & 11th grade: Kellene Bock
9th grade:
Angie Milliron
Guidance Secretary:
Beverly Farley
Data Manager: Rita Walker
WEST IREDELL HIGH SCHOOL CEEB NUMBER: 343797
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TO THE CLASS OF 2013:
All important information, including college and scholarship information will be
communicated to you throughout the year via this newsletter. If you want more
information than what is listed here in the newsletter, you are to come to
Guidance and see Mrs. Pulyer for more details.
* Updates from Guidance *
UNC Charlotte’s Explore | Open House!
Students and their families will discover all we have to offer as they take a
campus tour, tour residence halls, meet faculty from the academic departments,
talk with current students, and attend a variety of information sessions about
academic programs, support services and student life.
This program is held four Saturdays a year, from 9:00am-2:00pm. Upcoming
Explore UNC Charlotte dates for the 2012-2013 academic year are:
March 23, 2013
● April 27, 2013
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Students can make a reservation for Explore | Open House online by creating a
Future 49er Web account.
In addition to presentations by several colleges, information sessions offered at
Explore | Open House include:
● Academic Success
● Choosing a Major
● Education Abroad
● Financial Planning
● Student Activities
● Transfer Admissions Process
● University Honors Program
● Multicultural Community
● Getting Admitted
● Learning Communities
If students are unable to attend UNC Charlotte’s Explore | Open House, you
may remind them that they can still visit our campus for campus tours and
information sessions, offered Monday through Friday at 1:30pm and Saturdays at
9:30am or 10:15am. Registration is required for campus tours and space is
limited. Students can register online via their Future 49er Web portal.
FAFSA DAY
*Saturday, February 23, 2013*
Need Financial Aid for College? FAFSA Day is a free service provided by College
Foundation of North Carolina, the North Carolina Association of Student
Financial Aid Administrators, and the State Employees’ Credit Union. Get
FREE help from financial specialists and college aid professionals to complete
and submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) electronically.
9 a.m. to 12 noon (Times may vary, so check the CFNC website.)
Locations in every North Carolina county
Visit CFNC.org/FAFSAday or call toll free 866-866-CFNC for information or to
register at a location near you.
COLLEGE APPLICATIONS AND TRANSCRIPT
RELEASE FORMS
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Please give Mrs. Pulyer ten (10) working days to process the guidance
counselor portion of your college applications. Any application with a
specific deadline must be turned in ten (10) working days prior to the
deadline. Guidance cannot accept responsibility for late applications.
If your application contains a post card to be returned to you, you are
responsible for the postage.
DO NOT leave applications or any part of an application on Mrs.
Pulyer’s desk. You can leave it in the box on her door.
No fee will be charged for transcripts sent to colleges and/or
prospective employers.
To have transcripts sent, all seniors must complete a transcript request
form (white sheet). This form is on the school website or you can come
in and see Mrs. Farley (Guidance Secretary) for one.
If the college application asks for your counselor’s email address,
please list Mrs. Pulyer’s - theresa_pulyer@iss.k12.nc.us - to ensure that
any college requests are sent to the right place. Guidance cannot
accept responsibility for any requests that are not sent directly to Mrs.
Pulyer.
Are you an athlete hoping to receive an athletic
scholarship to college????
Remember, you must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse @
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net. The Clearinghouse evaluates your academic record
to determine if you are eligible to participate at a Division I or II college as a
freshmen student-athlete. Now is the time to register. Cost to register:
$75. If you were eligible to use an SAT or ACT waiver, you are also eligible for a
Clearinghouse waiver. See Coach Weycker for more information.
SAT/ACT Test Information
2012-2013 SAT TEST DATES:
January 26th
March 9th
May 4th
June 1st
Testing Fee- $50.00
**If you are eligible for free or reduced lunch you may be eligible for a fee waiver
to pay for 2 SAT tests. Please see Mrs. Farley in guidance for details.
www.collegeboard.com
2012-2013 ACT Test Dates
February 9, 2013
April 13, 2013
June 8, 2013
Basic registration fee (per test option)
ACT (No Writing):
$35.00
ACT Plus Writing:
www.actstudent.org
$50.50
$$$ Scholarships $$$
January Deadlines
2011 JOHN F. KENNEDY Profile in Courage Essay Contest:
Original essay on the Political courage of a US elected official. For contest
information, registration, and to submit your essay online visit the Profile in
Courage Award Program at http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-inCourage-Essay-Contest.aspx
1st place wins $10,000, 2nd place $1,000 and 5 finalists win $500
Deadline: January 5th
Gates Millennium Scholars Program For outstanding students who have
significant financial need and demonstrated leadership skills. Students must be
African American, American/ Indian/ Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander or
Hispanic American; GPA: 3.3 minimum. http://www.gmsp.org/.
Deadline: January 16th
The North Carolina Hispanic College Fund
Criteria: This scholarship program recognizes the academic achievements and
leadership qualities of Hispanic high school seniors. Applicants must plan to
attend a college/university in the fall of 2013. Must provide official transcript
along with a completed application. Applications and more information are
available online: http://thencshp.org/programs/nc-hispanic-college-fund/
Deadline: January 15th
The Emma L. Bowen Foundation for Minority Interests in Media
This work/study program is open to all minority students with a cumulative
grade point average of 3.0 or better and an interest in the media industry.
Students interested in applying for an Emma L. Bowen internship should visit
http://www.emmabowenfoundation.com/ to learn more about the program and
to complete a work/study application.
Deadline: January 31st
February Deadlines
Elks National Foundation
Legacy Awards $4,000 ($1,000 year for four years) merit-based scholarships
for children and grandchildren of Elks who are members in good standing.
Applications available online: http://www.elks.org/ENF/scholars/legacy.cfm
Deadline: February 1st
The GAR College Scholarships
Six high school seniors will receive college scholarships up to $12,500 per year to
attend any nationally accredited four-year college for full time study.
The scholarship is open to all high school seniors who:
 have shown high academic achievement (3.5 + GPA)
 have financial need
 are dependent children of employees who have, or had a career in the
financial services industry
For more information and an application: www.gordonrich.org
For printed material or answers contact: Joyce Gross (212) 325-3718 or (516)428-6350
Deadline: February 13th
National Co-op Scholarship Program:
To qualify for this scholarship, students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or
higher and must complete all required admissions application materials and be
accepted for the 2013-2014 academic year at one of the National Commission
Partner Institutes on the following list: Johnson & Wales, Drexel University,
Kettering University, Pace University, Rochester Institute of Technology,
University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, or Wentworth Institute of
Technology.
Applications are available online at
http://www.waceinc.org/scholarship/scholarship.html
Deadline: February 1st (for Johnson & Wales) February 15th (for all
others)
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Through its Education and Leadership Development Program, the Jackie
Robinson Foundation provides scholarships of up to $24,000/four years to
minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating
financial need to attend an accredited 4-year college or university of their choice.
Eligibility
To be eligible for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must:
● Be a graduating, minority high school senior;
● Plan to attend an accredited and approved four–year institution within the
United States;
● Show leadership potential;
● Demonstrate a dedication to community service;
● Present evidence of financial need;
● Be a United States citizen;
● A minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading
sections or a composite ACT score of 22; and
● Does not possess a degree from a 2 or 4–year College when applying for
the scholarship.
Application Components
The required components of the Jackie Robinson Foundation application are:
● A completed and submitted online application;
● One (1) letter of recommendation submitted online only
SAT or ACT scores sent to the Foundation directly from the testing
agencies. The Foundation’s college codes are: SAT 4248/ACT: 6570.
You will need to have a copy of your SAT or ACT scores and your latest high
school transcript in order to complete the questions on the online application.
Mailing Materials
We will not accept the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship application or
supporting documents via mail, email or fax. Applications and letters of
recommendation will only be accepted via our online application program.
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Deadline: February 15th
MICHAEL A. DeMAYO SCHOLARSHIP:
For the ninth consecutive year, the Law Office of Michael A DeMayo is pleased to
offer local seniors an opportunity to win scholarships to help further their
education. They will be awarding ten (15) $2,500 scholarships to seniors who are
chosen by the committee as having submitted the best presentation on a preselected topic and who will attend a four-year institution of higher learning.
Qualifications:
Must have applied for acceptance for a full-time enrollment at a four-year school
-A type written application
-A presentation (video/power point/brochure/website/speech) that encourages
fellow teens to abstain from underage drinking and/or highlights the dangers of
drinking and driving
-High school transcript
-SAT scores (print off and send with application)
-Two letters of recommendation
For more information about the Scholarship Program, please contact us at (704)
333-1000 or info@demayolaw.com.
Deadline: February 27th
March-May Deadlines
Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships
Click on blue book title for specific application information
Anthem For 8th, 9th & 10th graders
Deadline: March 20, 2012
The Fountainhead For 11th & 12th graders
Deadline: April 26, 2012
We the Living For 10th, 11th & 12th graders
Deadline: May 5, 2012
Former Participants For 11th graders through adults
Deadline: May 14, 2012
NON-DEADLINES
Lucky Draw Scholarship- $250 monthly scholarship
Application available online:
http://www.gocollege.com/lucky-draw-scholarship.html
MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND:
For information on scholarships please visit their website at www.maldef.org
NAVY ROTC SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is for 4 years worth up to
$180,000 (full tuition, textbooks, lab/incidental fees, uniform, living allowance
of $250 per month, increases $50 each academic school year, and a summer
training stipend) for your choice of bachelor’s degree majors. The service options
are for: Navy or Navy Nurse (nurses compete only with other Nurse applicants).
THERE IS NO OBLIGATION TO COMMIT TO THE NAVY UNTIL YOUR
SOPHOMORE YEAR IN COLEGE!! YOU MUST CONTACT NAVY OFFICE TO
CANCEL SCHOLARSHIP.
Requirements:
US Citizen
17 years old by September 1 of the first year of college and younger than 23 on
June 30 on that same year
High School Graduate or possess equivalency certificate.
Must be physically qualified and in good health
SAT and ACT REQUIRNMENTS:
SAT: 530 (Critical Reading/Verbal) & 520 Math
**Navy Option/Nurse: 1050 combination**
ACT: 22 English, 32 Math
**Navy Option/Nurse: 43 combination**
Or be in the Top 10% of your class
For more information visit their website at www.nrotc.navy.mil
NC REACH PROGRAM FOR NC ADOPTEES AND FORMER FOSTER
YOUTH: A scholarship program has been created to benefit students who were
in public foster care. Eligible students are those who have completed their
secondary education and who were in NC DSS foster care on their 18th birthday,
OR who were adopted from North Carolina public foster care on or after their
12th birthday. For more information and an application visit their website at
www.ncreach.org Also, youth who were adopted from foster care after the
age of 16 or who were in foster care on or after their 17th birthday are eligible for
Education Training Vouchers. For more information visit their website at
www.statevoucher.org
VETERANS SCHOLARSHIP: Children of disabled, deceased, combat, or
POW/MIA war veterans may be eligible for scholarships. If your veteran parent
was a resident of North Carolina when he/she entered military service OR if you
are a lifelong resident of North Carolina - you may be eligible for a scholarship
from the State of NC to attend one of the universities, community colleges or
technical institutes within the state of NC. For information please contact the
Iredell County Veterans Service Office at (704) 878-3135.
HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND
College bound students of all levels who are US citizens or legal permanent
residents. There are close to 150 HSF scholarship programs including the Gates
Millennium Scholars Program. Scholarship amounts range from $1,000 to
$15,000.
Qualifications:
Graduating high school senior
3.0-3.5 GPA
Be a US citizen or an eligible non-citizen
Have plans to enroll FULL TIME in a degree seeking program at a two or four
year US accredited institution in the US, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, or Guam
in the upcoming academic year.
Apply online at www.hsf.net
GARDNER-WEBB UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS: (5) full and (2) partial
scholarship including tuition, room and board.
Qualifications:
3.6 GPA or higher
1130 SAT or 24 ACT
Apply online at www.gardner-webb.edu
ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP: $6,000.00 scholarship
per year for students interested in science, technology, engineering, and math.
Students with academic excellence, leadership qualities, and financial need.
Apply online at www.rmu.edu/sems
SUNTRUST BANK-OFF TO COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
SWEEPSTAKES: $1000.00 scholarship every two weeks for student entering
college in the Fall of 2013. Apply online at
https://www.suntrusteducation.com/ScholarshipSweepstakes/index.html
QUEST BRIDGE PROGRAM
The QuestBridge National College Match helps outstanding low-income high
school seniors gain admission and full four-year scholarships to some of the
nation's most selective colleges.
If you are a student who has achieved academic excellence in the face of
economic challenges, we encourage you to apply to the National College Match.
QuestBridge's partner colleges offer generous financial aid packages that cover
100% of demonstrated financial need, making them very affordable for lowincome students. For more information visit: http://www.questbridge.org/forstudents/ncm-national-college-match
All scholarships include:
Full cost of tuition: up to $40,000 per year, depending on the
college.
Full cost of room and board: up to $15,000 per year, depending on
the college.
Partner College Scholarship Packages
Click on a college below to see the financial aid package offered to students who
are admitted through the College Match. These numbers are based on costs for
the 2010-2011 school year, unless otherwise indicated. Amounts will change
slightly from year to year, but as the cost of college increases, the scholarship
packages will correspondingly increase.
Amherst College
Bowdoin College
Brown University
Caltech
University of Chicago
Columbia University
Dartmouth College
Emory University
Haverford College
MIT
Northwestern University
University of Notre Dame
Oberlin College
Parsons The New School for Design
University of Pennsylvania
Pomona College
Princeton University
Rice University
Scripps College
Stanford University
Swarthmore College
Trinity College
Vassar College
University of Virginia
Washington and Lee University
Wellesley College
Wesleyan University
Williams College
Williams College: Tyng Scholarship
Yale University
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Art School Information
http://www.ifdaef.org/scholarships.php
www.artschools.com
Volunteer Opportunities
www.Handsoncharlotte.com
Americorps, WASHINGTON DC
Graduating seniors who are not sure what they want to do after high school
should consider applying for a paid community service position with City Year,
Washington, DC., a group of 17-24 year olds committed to full-time service for
ten months in the Washington, DC community. Benefits include: living stipend
($200 per week), health care coverage, free metro pass, and $4,725 educational
scholarship. For more info: www.cityyear.org or
email: cmurphy@cityyear.org/dc or call: 202-776-7780, Amanda
Seligman. Recruitment open houses will be held once a month at their
headquarters: 918 U Street, NW, 2nd floor, Washington, DC 20001.
ADDITIONAL LINKS THAT ARE HELPFUL…
Interactive College Fair online @ www.collegeweeklive.com
MISCELLANEOUS SCHOLARSHIP LINKS:
College Board Services/SAT Testing/Scholarships
www.collegeboard.com
ACT Testing
www.actstudent.org
College Foundation of NC (CFNC)
www.cfnc.org
Federal Student Aid
www.studentaid.ed.gov
FAFSA on the Web *Available January 1, 2013
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Foundation for the Carolinas
www.fftc.org
FastWeb - Student Resource Network
www.fastweb.com
US Dept. of Education
www.ed.gov
FinAid - Financial Aid Information
College/Scholarship Search
College/Scholarship Search
College Planning Magazine
www.nextstepmagazine.com
College Planning / Virtual Tours
College Planning / Virtual Tours
Free College Directory
Scholarship Search
www.scholarshipexperts.com
Scholarship Search
Scholarship Search
Scholarship Search
Scholarship Search
Scholarship Search
Scholarship Search
N.C. Colleges / Universities
www.SchoolsInNorthCarolina.com
N.C. Careers Information
www.finaid.org
www.gocollege.com
www.zinch.com
www.ecampustours.com
www.collegeweeklive.com
www.anycollege.com
www.scholarsite.com
www.scholarships.com
www.findtuition.com
www.college-scholarships.com
www.weeklyscholarshipalert.org
www.scholarshipexperts.com
www.nccareers.org
UNDOCUMENTED AND DOCUMENTED SCHOLARSHIPS
http://www.fondofuturo.com/ff-application.html
College Sense:
http://www.nygearup.org/collegesense/students/scholar_undoc.htm
http://www.finaid.org/otheraid/undocumented.phtml
Hispanic Scholarship Fund:
www.hsf.net
http://www.latinocollegedollars.org