Centro Hispano Scholarship Bank Table of Contents January .............................................................. 2 February ............................................................ 3 March ................................................................ 5 April................................................................. 10 May ................................................................. 18 June ................................................................. 19 July ................................................................. 21 August ............................................................. 22 September ...................................................... 23 October ........................................................... 24 November ....................................................... 25 December ....................................................... 26 National .......................................................... 27 Centro Hispano Scholarship Bank JANUARY The North Carolina Hispanic College Fund (State) For Whom: Graduates of NC High Schools within the past two years Requirements: 2.5 GPA or better, two letters of recommendation from a high school teacher, principal, pastor or employer, high school transcript, and a 500 word personal statement. Amount Awarded: $500-$2,500 Due Date: January 15th Application Information: Application link www.thencshp.org/ Elks Nursing Scholarship (Local) For Whom: Students in the Wilmington Area who are choosing to major in nursing Requirements: 3.0 GPA or better, participation in health care related activities, and financial need Amount Awarded: $ 1,000 Due Date: Jan 12th Application Information: Contact Robert Shields at Elks Lodge, 5102 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403 for an application February North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (State) For Whom: North Carolina college students who have completed at least one accounting class Requirements: Have completed one accounting class, and gotten a 3.0 or better Amount Awarded: $1,000-$5,000 Due Date: February 9th Application Information: http://www.ncacpa.org/ Jagannathan Scholarship (State) For Whom: Graduating seniors planning to enroll at a UNC institution Requirements: Demonstrate academic achievement and financial need Amount Awarded: $2,000 Due Date: February 15th Application Information: Apply through CFNC, Information acquired at http://www.ncseaa.edu AXA Achievement Community Scholarship (State) For Whom: Students who demonstrate drive and determination Requirements: No GPA Requirement, no Essay Requirement Amount Awarded: $2,000 Due Date: Feb 15th Application Information: Details at www.axa-achievement.com Society of American Military Engineers: Cape Fear Post (State) For Whom: Students who demonstrate academic excellence and are planning to pursue an engineering degree Requirements: 3.0 GPA or better, and planning to pursue an engineering degree Amount Awarded: $1,000 Due Date: Feb 15th Application Information: http://posts.same.org/CapeFear/ March The Port City Ruritan Community Service Scholarship (Regional) For Whom: High school seniors who have at least 30 volunteer or community service hours Requirement: No GPA Requirement, Letter of recommendation, and an essay Amount Awarded: $300 award Due Date: March 15 Application information: Contact high school counselor for more information http://www.pcruritan.org/contact.html The Law firm of Crumley Roberts Founders Scholarship (State) For Whom: High school students who attend a North Carolina high school, and have been accepted into a college or university Requirement: Must have been accepted into a college or university at time of applying Amount Awarded: $2,500 Due Date: March 15 Application information: www.crumleyroberts.com to Apply Wilmington Kiwanis Club Scholarship (Wilmington) For Whom: Local high school seniors who have been accepted and are choosing to attend UNCW Requirements: No GPA requirement must be local high school senior. Amount Awarded: $2,126 dollars Due Date: March 21 Application information: TBA, A. Scott Cromartie910-512-7009 The Cape Fear Post of the Society of American Military Engineers Scholarship (Local) For Whom: High school seniors who plan on enrolling in engineering field of study Requirements: 3.0+ GPA, SAT/ACT Scores, and a 500 word essay Amount Awarded: $4,000 Due Date: March 29 Application information: TBA, See Counselor for applications Cape Fear Community College Foundation (Local New Hanover, and Pender Counties) For Whom: Local high school seniors who are interested in attending Cape Fear Community College Requirements: 3.0+ GPA and rank top 25% of your graduating class Amount Awarded: $1,800 Due Date: March 29 Application information: http://cfcc.edu/blogs/foundation/files The Wilmington Civitan Club (Local New Hanover, and Pender Counties) For Whom: Local high school graduates enrolling in a two or four year university, with financial need. Requirements: No GPA Requirements Amount Awarded: $1,000 Due Date: March 28 Application information: http://www.nccommunityfoundation.org Robert E. Barnhill, Sr. Scholarship Fund (State) For Whom: High school graduates who are NC residents and are attending College or University Requirements: SAT score of 1500 or greater, GPA of 3.0 or greater, and must be in top 15% of class Amount Awarded: Not Disclosed Due Date: March 30 Application Information: http://www.nccommunityfoundation.org ALPFA National Scholarship Program For Whom: Those of Hispanic heritage that are a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident or eligible NonU.S. citizen Requirements: Applicants must possess a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage Applicants must be US citizens or legal permanent residents Must enroll full-time in a degree seeking program at a four year institution Applicants must be majoring in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, or Businessrelated disciplines Applicants must submit a resume and proof of full-time enrollment Applicants must be a rising Junior, Senior, Community College graduates, or working professionals enrolling in the 2014-2015 academic year Amount Awarded: Five $1,000 Undergraduate Scholarships available to any school of choice Due Date: March 31 Application Information: http://alpfa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewpage&pageId=354 Crumley Roberts Founder’s Scholarship (State) For Whom: North Carolina high school seniors enrolling in a university during the fall semester Requirements: Minimum 2.5 GPA, two letters of recommendation, and a 1,000 word essay Amount Awarded: (3) $2,500 dollar rewards Due Date: March 15 Application Information: www.crumleyroberts.com/ for information on applying American Chemical Society (State) For Whom: African-American, Hispanic, and Native American students planning to study Chemical sciences Requirements: GPA 3.0 or better, demonstrate financial needs through FAFSA, US Citizen Amount Awarded: $2,500 to $5,000 Renewable for 4 years Due Date: March 1st Application Information: Applications online at www.afsascholarship.org NC Bowling Scholarship (State) For Whom: Student bowlers active in North Carolina Requirements: No GPA requirements, must be an active bowler Amount Awarded: $1,500 Due Date: March 1st Application information: Contact high school counselor for information NC Division of Veterans Affairs (State) For Whom: Students whose parents were residents of NC when they joined the military Requirements: No GPA requirement, Parental employment requirement Amount awarded: Up to full tuition Due Date: March 1st Application Information: http://www.doa.state.nc.us/vets/scholarshipclasses.aspx North Carolina legislative Tuition Grant (State) For Whom: Students who are applying to North Carolina Universities Requirements: No GPA requirement, be enrolling full time Amount Awarded: $1,800 Due Date: March 13th Application Information: http://www.belmontabbeycollege.edu/financialaid/pdf/NCLTGApplication.pdf NC Student Incentive Grant (State) For Whom: NC Students Attending college or universities Requirements: Show financial need and be enrolled or enrolling in a NC college or university. Complete FAFSA application Amount Awarded: $700 Due Date: March 15th Application Information: CFNC.org/NCSIG NovaNET Student Essay Contest (State) For Whom: Students grades 9-12 who have taken a NovaNET course Requirements: No GPA requirement; Written Essay on how NovaNET has helped you get ahead Amount Awarded: $50 Due Date: March 31st Application Information: PearsonDigital.com/credit for application Cooperative Extension Scholarship (State) For Whom: Students in NC who are applying to college Requirements: No GPA requirements, must be in New Hanover, Brunswick, or Pender County. Essay Amount Awarded: $500 – $1,500 Due Date: March 3rd Application Information: For more information visit http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/assn/nccesa/index.html LULAC National Scholarship Fund For Whom: All Latino students Requirements: Check website individual requirements (LULAC offers 3 different scholarships) Amount Awarded: $250 – $2,000 Due Date: March Application Information: For more information visit http://www.lnesc.org/site/338/Scholarships/LULAC-National-Scholarship-Fund April LAWA Youth Scholarship 2014 For Whom: Latino female and male students seeking higher education Requirements: Must be graduating from a Charlotte Region high school (includes Mecklenburg, Concord/Cabarrus, Gaston, South Iredell/Mooresville and Union) and who has been accepted to an accredited college or university to attend as a full time student. Amount Rewarded: $1500 and above Due Date: April 1st Application Information: http://www.lawanc.org/youth-scholarships/ LAWA Women’s Scholarship 2014 For Whom: Latino female and male students seeking higher education Requirements: Must be a first or second generation Hispanic/Latino women (age 20+) and reside in the Charlotte region (includes Mecklenburg, Concord/Cabarrus, Gaston, South Iredell/Mooresville and Union). Amount Rewarded: $500-$3,000 Due Date: April 1st Application Information: http://www.lawanc.org/women-scholarships/ State contractual Scholarship Fund (State) For Whom: Students enrolling in universities who show financial need Requirements: No GPA requirement, Must show financial need, must be majoring in Nursing or Education Amount Awarded: $1,350 Due Date: April 1st Application Information: http://www.cfnc.org/paying/schol/scsf.jsp Dr. Martin Luther King Scholarship (state) For Whom: NC seniors in high school Requirements: 3.5 GPA or better, two letters of recommendation Amount Awarded: $500 Due Date: April 1st Application Information: http://ucec.ucps.k12.nc.us/documents/NCAEMLKScholarship.pdf NTA Rene Campbell - Ruth McKinney Scholarship (state) For Whom: High school students enrolling in a university or community college Requirements: 3.0 GPA or better, Letter of recommendation, and Essay Amount Awarded: $1,000 Due Date: April 1st Application Information: http://www.tourismcares.org/student-programs Advancing Hispanic Excellence in Technology, Engineering, Math & Science (State) For Whom: Latino students who plan to major in math or science related fields Requirements: 3.0 GPA or better Amount Awarded: Up to $5,000 Due Date: April 1st Application information: Applications online at http://ahetems.org/scholarships.html The North Carolina Bar Association (State) For Whom: Seniors who have law enforcement parents that may have been killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty Requirements: No GPA requirements Amount Awarded: $250-$4,000 Due Date: April 1 Application Information: Application http://younglawyers.ncbar.org Ashley Athletic Booster Club Scholarships (New Hanover) For Whom: Ashley High school seniors who have competed in EAHS athletics, as athletes or athletic managers, in the previous two (2) years Requirement: 3.0 or Higher Amount Awarded: $1,000 Dollars to two male students, and two female students Due Date: April 30th How to apply: Turn completed application to Mrs. Colella on 4/30/13 The Rosa M. Ratka Memorial Scholarship (State) For Whom: Seniors who have a bank account with the State Employees credit union (Can get this at the time of application) Requirements: No GPA requirements, Must have a bank account, and be admitted to a UNC institution Amount Awarded: $10,000 Due Date: April 5 Application Information: Application http://alliancecreditunion.org/pdfs/2012RatkaScholarship.pdf Peter S. Slomianyj Scholarship Fund (State) For Whom: Subway employees or children of Subway employees who have worked at least 1,000 hours over the last 12 months. Requirements: Students must have a 2.0 GPA in high school or a 2.5 GPA in college. Amount Awarded: $2,500 Due Date: April 12, 2013 Application information: Application http://www.subwaync.com/scholarships State Employees Association of North Carolina Scholarships (State) For Whom: Children or employees of the State Employees Association of North Carolina Requirements: Parents must be members of the SEANC Amount Awarded: $1,000 Due Date: April 15th Application Information: www.seanc.org North Carolina Child Support Council Scholarship (state) For Whom: Graduating high school seniors who have been accepted into any type of college Requirements: 2.0 GPA, must be client of the child support program, and resident of NC Amount Awarded: $1,000 (3 annual awards) Due Date: April 15 Application Information: Application http://www.nccscouncil.org/scholarship_app.pdf Donald Patrick Darden Scholarship Endowment (State) For Whom: Students attending East Carolina University with parents or grandparents who work with the Highway Patrol Requirements: No GPA requirements, must have a family member in the Highway Patrol, and write an essay Amount Awarded: Not disclosed Due Date: April 15 Application Information: Application http://www.nccommunityfoundation.org NC Association of Educational Office Professionals (State) For Whom: High school students applying to a secondary institution Requirements: No GPA requirement though must send transcripts, three letters of recommendations, and an essay Amount Awarded: $1,000 Due Date: April 16th Application Information: http://www.ncaeop.org/ Student View College Scholarship (State) For Whom: North Carolina students Requirements: No GPA requirements, no SAT requirements, must complete short survey Amount Awarded: $500-$4,000 Due Date: April 21st Application Information: http://www.student-view.com/ScholarshipWmap.html The UNC-Greensboro Guarantee (State) For Whom: High school seniors planning on attending UNCG that show financial need. Requirements: Admitted to UNCG, SAT score above 1000, ACT score of 21 or above. Financial need. Amount Awarded: Full ride to UNCG for four years Due Date: April 30th Application Information: Apply here http://guarantee.uncg.edu/apply/online.shtml Greater Wilmington Tennis Association (local) For Whom: Local high school seniors on tennis teams Requirements: 3.0 or better un-weighted GPA, Tennis team, and good sportsmanship Amount Awarded: $1,000 Due Date: April 24th Application Information: Apply online at www.wilmingtontennis.com/application.htm Pilot Club of Wilmington (Local) For Whom: Students planning a career in a field which will allow them to work with those affected with brain-related disorders Requirements: 3.0 GPA or better, and planning on enrolling in a career that will help brain-related disorders Amount Awarded: $1,000 Due Date: April 25th Application Information: http://uncw.edu/finaid/scholarships/PilotClub.pdf Winter Park Optimist Past Player Scholarship (Wilmington area) For Whom: Past WPO baseball or softball players Requirements: No GPA requirements, financial need, and have played baseball with winter Park Amount Awarded: $1,000 Due Date: April 30th Application Information: http://www.winterparkoptimist.org/ Wrightsville Beach Longboard Assoc. (State) For Whom: One male and one Female Surfer Requirements: 3.0 GPA or better, and 1000 on the SAT or better Amount Awarded: $1,000 Due Date: April 16th Application Information: http://wblasurf.org/ May NC Blueberry Festival Association Essay Scholarship (New Hanover, Bladen, Duplin, Pender, Sampson) For Whom: Local High School seniors who have been accepted into a two or four year school Requirements: No GPA Requirements, must submit essay on provided topics, as well as a reflection statement Amount Awarded: Awards range from $1,000-$4,000 Due Date: May 15, 2013 Application Information: http://mojostuff.com/blueberry Ashley High School PTO Scholarship (Ashley High School) For Whom: Student or student with parents who have participated in the parent teacher organization Requirements: 2.0 GPA, good attendance, and a presence in the PTO Amount Awarded: $ 500 Due Date: May 3rd Application Information: Apply at the career center in Ashley High School Helping People Scholarship SECU foundation (State) For Whom: Seniors in high school who demonstrate leadership character integrity Requirements: No GPA requirement Amount Awarded: $10,000 Due Date: May 3rd Application Information: Apply herehttps://www.ncsecufoundation.org The Tomorrow Fund For Whom: Self-identified as a Hispanic/Latino* immigrant or first-generation U.S. citizen Requirements: Able to demonstrate and maintain a minimum of a 2.5 GPA A graduate from a North Carolina high school (attended for at least two years) Admitted to a North Carolina accredited college, university, or community college, preferably enrolled fulltime Receiving institutional funding from his/her post-secondary institution. Institutional funding is defined as scholarships, grants, or work-study funded directly by the school. Amount Awarded: $2,000 – $15,000 per student Due Date: March 15th Application Information: www.thetomorrowfundhs.org June Dottie Martin Teachers Scholarship (State) For Whom: Someone interested in teaching, and enrolled in an education program Requirements: No GPA requirements. Background check, transcript, and a typed essay Amount Awarded: $500 Due Date: June 1 Application Information: Dottie Martin Scholarship application Talk to your financial aid advisor for more information Abbot &Fenner Scholarship Program (State) For Whom: High school juniors or seniors ages as well as current college students ages 16-30 Requirements: No GPA requirements, Essay required Amount Awarded: $1,000 Due Date: June 19 Application Information: www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm Buddy Pelletier Surfing Foundation Scholarship (State) For Whom: Students of all ages who have experience surfing on the east coast Requirements: No GPA requirement, Essay, and financial need Amount awarded: $1,000 Due Date: June 1st Application Information: buddy.pelletier.com/scholarshipapp.pdf UNC-Chapel Hill Balanced Man Scholarship (State) For Whom: Male aspiring to attend UNC-CH, active in the community and showing leadership, and academic excellence Requirements: No GPA Requirements, but GPA is looked at. Amount Awarded: $250- $1,000 Due Date: June 30th Application Information: Apply online at www.sigepunc.com CFCC Marine Technology Scholarship (Local) For Whom: Students who will enroll in the Cape Fear Marine Tech program Requirements: No GPA requirements, must be a Marine Tech program student Amount Awarded: $1,000 Due Date: June 8th Application information: Apply at the Cape Fear financial aid center ICBC Lawyers Scholarship (State) For Whom: Students attending high school and hoping to enroll in a college Requirements: No GPA requirements, Essay Amount Awarded: $1,000 Due Date: June 15th Application Information: http://www.icbclawyers.ca/apply.php July Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship program (State) For Whom: Students in 9th – 12th grades who plan on enrolling in a higher education program within the next 12 months Requirements: No GPA requirements, must submit a 250 word personal statement for the award Amount Awarded: $1,000 Due Date: July 31, 2011 Application Information: Essay topic and instructions to apply found here http://www.gkscholarship.com/ August Latino Diamante Scholarship (State) For: Hispanic-Latino seniors in North Carolina who will be incoming freshmen or sophomore during 2013-2014 school year Requirements: 2.5 GPA, Letter of recommendation from a high school principal, college counselor, or community leader Amount Awarded: Two Scholarships valued of at least $750 dollars, used for tuition and educational expenses Due Date: August 23th Application Information: http://www.diamanteinc.org/ Virginia Elizabeth and Alma Vane Taylor Nursing Scholarship (state) For Whom: NC residents seeking either associate or baccalaureate nursing degrees Requirements: 2.5 GPA or better, demonstrate financial need, be enrolling in a nursing program Amount Awarded: Not listed Due Date: August 15th Application Information: http://www.wsfoundation.org/document.doc?id=244 September Sun Trust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes (State) For whom: If you are a high school senior planning to attend college or a current college student who will be continuing their undergraduate studies in the fall of 2013 Winners will be picked from 10/26 to 5/10. GPA Required: No GPA requirement Amount Awarded: The winner of each drawing will receive a $1,000 scholarship. Application Deadline: September14th How to apply: https://www.suntrusteducation.com/ScholarshipSweepstakes/index.html October AES Consultants Scholarship (State) For Whom: Motivated high school seniors who want to further their education Requirements: No GPA requirement, Essay required Amount Awarded: $500.00 Due Date: October 4th Application Information: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm Submit essay to: scholarships@aesengineers.com Morehead-Cain Scholars Program (State) For Whom: Students hoping to attend UNC-CH that show leadership and academic rigor Requirements: No GPA requirement, must nominate yourself for the scholarship or be nominated Amount Awarded: Full tuition expenses and summer Due Date: October 1st Application Information: Self-nominated students may apply online. www.moreheadcain.org Nuestra Juventud Student of the Month Program For Whom: Hispanic High School Seniors in the MUVC-Univision 40 viewing area, applying to a college/university in the Fall 2014 Requirements: No GPA Required. Leadership, Academic achievement Hardship and Character Amount Awarded: $1,000 and student will be featured on TV as Student of the Month Due Date: October 30th Application Information: www.thencshp.org or email Juventud40@univision.net November NC State General Hugh Shelton National Student Leadership Scholarship (State) For Whom: Students applying to NC STATE who show leadership Requirements: 3.0 GPA or better, Amount Awarded: $10,000 Due Date: Nov 1st Application Information: http://www.ncsu.edu/extension/sheltonleadership/leadershipscholarships/index.php December W.H Plemmons leader Fellows Scholarship (State) For Whom: Students hoping to attend Appalachian State University Requirements: 3.0 GPA or better, Admitted into App State University Amount Awarded: $1,000 Due Date: December 1st Application Information: http://admissions.appstate.edu/costs-and-scholarships Apply here HSF General Scholarship For Whom: Hispanic/Latino Students with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Requirements: Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale Due Date: The application deadline is December 15th, 2013. Application Information: http://www.hsf.net/ Kyle Byrd memorial Scholarship (State) For Whom: High school seniors who reside in NC Requirements: 3.0 GPA or better Amount Awarded: $500-1000 dollars Due Date: December 31st Application Information: Call 919-387-1040 for the application National EF Educational Tour Scholarship For Whom: Students looking for a travel scholarship Requirements: Essay describing a specific incident in your community that has encouraged you to live as a global citizen Amount Awarded: Free trip to Europe Due Date: Jan 15th Application Information: Download application at www.eftours.com/globalcitizen Discover Card Tribute Scholarship For Whom: For Juniors who feel they have overcome obstacles Requirements: 2.5 GPA or better Amount Awarded: $2,500 - $25,000 Due Date: Jan 31st Application Information: Apply online at www.discovercard.com/tribute.htm Horace Mann Scholarship Program For: Current seniors who are legal dependents of school employees Requirements: 23 ACT or 1100 (CR & Math) SAT; B or better average. Amount Awarded: $10,000 Due Date: Feb 1st Application Information: Apply online at www.horacemann.com Best Buy Scholarship For Whom: For students with good grades and outstanding community service Requirements: 3.0 GPA Amount Awarded: $1,500 Due Date: Feb 15th Application Information: Apply online at www.bestbuy.com/scholarships American Fire Sprinkler Assoc. Scholarship For Whom: Everyone Requirements: No GPA requirements, must write an essay to increase awareness of fire sprinklers Amount Awarded: $2,000 Due Date: April 1st Application Information: Applications online at www.afsascholarship.org Gloria Barron Young Heroes For: For students 8-18 who “have shown leadership & courage in public service to people & our planet.” Requirements: No GPA requirements Amount Awarded: 2,500 Due Date: April 30th Application Information: Student must be nominated by someone. http://www.barronprize.org ABWA Scholarship For Whom: Female students applying to universities or community colleges Requirements: 2.5 GPA or better Amount Awarded: $2,000 Due Date: May 15th Application Information: Send your name and email address to: Carol Davis Adavis8@ec.rr.com Abbot &Fenner Scholarship Program For Whom: High School juniors or seniors Requirements: No GPA requirement, must write an essay Amount Awarded: $1,000 Due Date: June 19 Application Information: www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm Horatio Alger Scholarship For: Must pursue Bachelor’s degree; Requirements: 2.0 GPA; family income below $50,000; Community service and extra-curricular involvement; US citizen or legal resident Amount Awarded: $20,000 Due Date: Oct 30th Application Information: Apply online at www.horatioalger.com/scholarships Coca-Cola Scholars program For Whom: Students with a strong academic presence and community service hours Requirements: 3.5GPA or better Amount Awarded: $10,000- $20,000 Due Date: Oct 31 Application Information: Details and application online at: www.coca-colascholars.org Fuman University Herman Lay Scholarship For: Exceptional academic achievement and distinctive personal accomplishment Requirements: No GPA requirement Amount Awarded: Full tuition Due Date: Nov 15th Application Information: Apply online at www.engagefurman.com/index.asp?id=289 American legion Oratorical Scholarship For Whom: Legal citizen or lawful resident of US grades 9-12 Requirements: No GPA requirement, write and present an original speech about the US constitution Amount Awarded: $1,500 – $18,000 Due Date: Dec 2 Application information details at www.legion.org See American Legion folder in Career Center, Scholarships File for 09-10 instructions. Details for this year not yet received