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 Take/Re-take the SAT or ACT as soon as possible.
 Create an Activity Sheet and give a copy to your School Counselor.
 Apply Early! Many Colleges have application deadlines of mid October and November 1 st for early notification. Some schools require you to complete the application by the early deadline to be eligible for scholarships. NC College Admissions Deadlines - http://goo.gl/qCTNzg
Common App Participant Deadlines - http://goo.gl/ZKAtjV
 Request recommendations from teachers if necessary, giving them as much notice as possible. Also give them a copy of your Activity Sheet and the Brag Sheet.
 Check each College’s website for admissions and scholarship/financial aid information.
 Send your transcript electronically through www.cfnc.org.
 Create your Fastweb.com account. Free scholarship resource.
 Get prior approval before any College visit. (College Open House dates posted on the Hunter Huss
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Counseling Website)
Reminders
If you receive any scholarships please bring a copy of your award letter to Mrs. Watts. We track the scholarships that our students receive each year.
Mrs. Huelskoetter is available in the Library on Mondays and Thursdays, afterschool until 4:30, to assist students with essay help, ACT /SAT prep and other college related questions or concerns.
FAFSA Workshop - February 5 - 4:00-8:00 – Hunter Huss Media Center
(You will be able to receive help completing the FAFSA)
FAFSA DAY – February 28 (See counselor for times and locations) hun
Test Date Regular Deadline Late Deadline
March 14, 2015
(AHS,HH,GCS)
Feb. 13, 2015 March 3, 2015
May 2, 2015
(AHS,HH)
April 6, 2015 April 21, 2015
June 6, 2015
(HH)
May 8, 2015 May 27, 2015
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Test Date*
February 7, 2015
Gaston College
April 18, 2015
Gaston College
June 13, 2015
Gaston College
Regular Deadline Late Deadline
Jan. 9, 2015
March 13, 2015 March 27, 2015
May 8, 2015
Jan. 16, 2015
May 22, 2015
ACT is also given at Hunter Huss on October 25 and Feb. 7

North Carolina High School Athletic Association Scholarship Opportunities . Deadline February 13 Visit www.nchsaa.org/student-parents/student-athlete-scholarships for more information.
Charlotte Metro Area Relocation Council Scholarship - Must be a senior in good standing in a greater Charlotte area high school; must have relocated to the Charlotte area between grades 9-12; relocated more than 50 miles & changed schools due to family's relocation; must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale. Deadline:
Feb. 28 http://www.gastoncountyscholarships.com/
National Society of Professional Engineers - Maureen L. & Howard N. Blitman, P.E. Scholarship to Promote
Diversity in Engineering Discipline: Engineering Award: $5,000 for freshman year Requirements: Awarded to a high school senior (male or female), from an ethnic minority, who has been accepted into an ABET-accredited engineering program at a four-year college or university. Deadline: Applications must be received at NSPE by
March 1. Contact: http://www.nspe.org/Students/Scholarships/blitman.html
Jarman Family Scholarship Discipline: General Award: up to $5,000 - may re-apply each year Requirements:
This program is designed to help deserving children of full-time religious ministers in North or South Carolina to obtain an undergraduate or graduate degree. Scholarship is based upon character, academic achievement, and need. Deadline: March 1, Contact: See school counselor for more information.
Engineer Girl Essay Contest: Discipline: Engineering Requirements: Open to males and females grades 3-12
Deadline t o submit essay is March 1. www.engineergirl.org/2014Contest.aspx
NC State USBC Association, Inc. Youth Scholarship Deadline : March 1 Requirement: Must be a member of the
NCS USBCA and bowling in a certified league For more information visit: http://www.ncbowls.com/forms/scholarship.html.
Louisburg College Will and Sarah C. Rodgers Memorial Scholarship Discipline: General Award:
Unspecified Requirements: Student must have financial need and a 3.0 GPA and 920 SAT. Must complete
FAFSA. Deadline: March 1 Contact: Director of Financial Aid Louisburg College (800) 775-0208 or (919) 497-
3401. Visit online.
N.C. Division of Veterans Affairs - Scholarships for Children of disabled, deceased, combat or POW/MIA war veterans Discipline: General; Must attend one of the universities, community colleges, or technical institutes within the state of NC Award: Free tuition, certain fees and a reasonable room and board allowance in NC-owned institutions, and $1,500 to $4,500 per academic year in private institutions.
Requirements: Open to children of disabled, deceased, combat, or POW/MIA war veterans. Veteran parent must have been a resident of NC when he/she entered military service or child must be a lifelong resident of NC. Google NC Division of Veterans Affairs.
NCRMA Scholarships – www.retailpaysforcollege.org
Deadline March 2.
CaroMont Health Foundation – Discipline: Health Care Requirements GPA of 3.0, financial need. Deadline is
March 2. http://www.caromonthealth.org/about-us/scholarships/
Engineering for You Video Competition Discipline : Engineering Requirements: submit -1-2 minutes video focused on how engineering serves human welfare and the needs of society. Deadline March 2. www.e4uvideocontest.org

Kohl’s Kids Who Care Discipline: General Award: There will be $50, $1,000, & $5000 winners.
Requirements:
Must be nominated by school - based on extensive volunteer service Deadline: March 13 Contact: http://www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/scholarship/index.asp
Master Gardener Group of Gaston County - Discipline: Horticulture or Agriculture Award: $1000 Deadline
Mid March 17. See School Counselor for application and more information.
Gaston Rotary Essay Contest Discipline: General Deadline Mid- March to school counselor. See school counselor for application.
Ruth Angel Scholarship - Must be a Gaston County high school senior who plans to enter a college or university to complete his or her degree in education & to teach in NC. Deadline: March 19 to school counselor. http://www.gastoncountyscholarships.com/
Piedmont Chapter of the Links, Inc. Deadline : Mid – March. See School Counselor for more information.
George & Patricia Barnard "We Believe In You" Scholarship Discipline: General Award: $2500 per year renewable Requirements: Must be a Gaston County public high school student; must have at least a 3.0 GPA; must have evidence of financial need, participation in extra-curricular activities, leadership, motivation, & initiative. One student per school will be nominated. Deadline: March 20, 2014 Contact: See School Counselor for more information..
Paul F. Fuller Scholarship Discipline: General Award: $500 renewable for up to four years.
Requirements:
Student must have been mentored in the Gaston County Mentoring Program for at least one year; must have strong academic effort; must complete statement of no more than 500 words summarizing the applicant's feelings on "How
Being Mentored Has Influenced My Life." See School Counselor for more information. March 20 th Deadline.
John E. Willoughby Evening Lions Club Scholarship Discipline: General - must attend college in North
Carolina Award: Unspecified Requirements: Eligible students are blind and/or hearing impaired or have a parent who is blind and/or hearing impaired. Deadline: March 29 Contact: See School Counselor for more information.
Max J. Fowler Scholarship Fund Discipline: Must attend NC State University in the College of Physical &
Mathematical Sciences of College of Engineering Award: $500 Requirements: Community service, school performance, class ranking, any additional interests in music or the arts, financial need Deadline: March 29
(POSTMARKED) Contact: See School Counselor .
William P. and Odessa Swann Phillips Scholarship Discipline: General Award: varies Scholarship Criteria:
African American student who demonstrates financial need, strong work ethic, strong positive character and academic achievement .Deadline: March 29 See Counselor.
Mildred J. Sadler Scholarship Discipline: General Award: varies Scholarship Criteria: African American student who demonstrates financial need, strong work ethic, strong positive character and academic achievement. Deadline:
March 29 . See Counselor.
Student Helping Students Scholarship Discipline: General Award: varies Scholarship Criteria: African American student who demonstrates financial need, strong work ethic, strong positive character and academic achievement.
See Counselor.
Tom Browne Scholarship Discipline: Construction or related trades and professions.
Award:
$1,000 Requirements: Must be a Gaston County resident for at least two years or a Gaston County High School graduate who demonstrates a strong interest in the professional field of construction or related trades & professions.
Open to 2-year or 4-year college applicants. Deadline: March 29 See School Counselor for more information.

Bess Chapel UMC/Brad Baxter Scholarship – Deadline March 30. See Mrs. Watts for application.
State Employees Credit Union-People Helping People Scholarship Discipline: General Award $10,000 ($1,250 per sem. For 8 semesters) Requirements: Must have 2.5 GPA; must have been accepted and attend one of the 16
UNC System Universities: must be a US citizen and eligible for in-state tuition; must attend a traditional public high school;. Deadline: March 31 to school counselor. See counselor for more information.
The Color Purple Scholarship – Established in memory of Tamara Itson – See Mrs. Watts for application.
Deadline is March 31.
North Carolina Blueberry Festival Essay Scholarship Discipline: Academic Award: The NC Blueberry Festival
Assoc. will award a minimum of one $4,000 scholarship, two $3,000 scholarships, three $2,000 scholarships, and four $1,000 scholarships.
Deadline: April 1 http://www.ncblueberryfestival.com/Home/Scholarship/tabid/78/Default.aspx
Gaston College Scholars Award Discipline: General Award: $1000 Requirements: 2.6 unweighted GPA, demonstrate financial need. Deadline: April 1 Contact: See School counselor for application.
NC Bar Association Discipline: General Award: Varies Requirements: Parent must have been a NC law enforcement officer killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. Deadline: April 1 Contact: http://younglawyers.ncbar.org/media/207370/childrenofslainorpermanentlydisabledlawenforcementofficers.pdf
Forgivable Education Loans for Service (FELS) Qualified students committed to working in NC in fields that have a critical need such as nursing, teaching may apply for a FELS loan. Deadline; April 1 Visit www.cfnc.org/FELS
Gaston County Extension and Community Association – Deadline April 2 See School Counselor for application.
James and Eunice Cherry Memorial Scholarship – See Mrs. Watts for an application. Deadline to Mrs. Watts is
April 15.
Abigail Elizabeth Gudeman Scholarship – UNCC. First preference is given to students from Hunter Huss High
School. Deadline April 15. See Mrs. Watts for more information.
NC Society of Accountants Discipline: Accounting Award: $500 Requirements: Iintention to enter the field of accounting, be a resident of NC, enroll in an accredited school of higher education in NC, & enroll in an accounting degree program with 6 or more credit hrs. per semester. Financial need is considered. Deadline: April 15 See school counselor for application.
State Employees Association of North Carolina Scholarship Awards Discipline: General Award: Three separate categories of scholarships are awarded: Category I (based on financial need, school & community activities, character and motivation); Category II (merit based with no consideration of financial need); Category III (not applicable to high school seniors); Requirements: Must be the child of a member of SEANC (State Employees
Association of North Carolina). State Employees (active or retired) who are not members may join so their student may apply for the scholarships through the local SEANC district. Applicants must apply through the local SEANC district and provide a copy of the FAFSA Student Aid Report. Deadline: April 15 Contact: http://www.seanc.org/membership/scholarship/

NC Child Support Council Scholarship – At least 1 parent must be a member or client of the NC Child Support
Council or a client of the Child Support Program. Deadline April 15. http://nccscouncil.org/scholarship_app.pdf
David Gaines Memorial Scholarship Requirements: Must have GPA of 3.0 or higher, demonstrate involvement in community service and volunteer work. Deadline is April 25 . See school counselor for application.
NC Retired School Personnel Maude Carter Scholarship Discipline: Education Award: $1000 Requirements:
Scholarship, service, & financial need Deadline: April 24 Contact: http://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/parents/Pages/Scholarships.aspx or see school counselor
NEW!
http://www.tuitionfundingsources.com/
NerdScholar http://www.nerdwallet.com/nerdscholar/scholarships/
Big Future Scholarship Search - https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
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My College Dollars - https://mycollegedollars.hyfnrsx1. com/ www.fastweb.com
. This is a FREE Scholarship search for you. www.schoolsoup.com www.studentaid.ed.gov/link2us
SunTrust Off to College Sweepstakes – For more information go to offtocollege.com https://www.suntrusteducation.com/ScholarshipSweepstakes/index.html
Wells Fargo College Steps Sweepstakes – For more information go to wellsfargo.com/collegesteps http://ebm.collegesteps.wellsfargoemail.com/r/regf2?a=0&aid=2092274041&n=1
SEAA student portal - https://www.cfnc.org/TransferFromSeaaStudentToCFNC.do
www.christianconnector.com
– Christian college information
Resources for Hispanic Students
CFNC.org/adelante http://hsf.net/en/scholarships/
http://thencshp.org/resources/for-students/