SCHOLARSHIPS
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program – DUE January 7, 2016:
Applicants must demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity and
citizenship. Winners receive a renewable $10,000 scholarship. Applications can
be found at www.reaganfoundation.org.
Elon University Scholarships – DUE January 10, 2016: Applicants must have
a GPA of 3.7 or higher, an SAT score of 1900 or more (3 sections) or an ACT
score of 28 or higher. Applications can be found at
https://www.elon.edu/e/admissions/undergraduate/financial-aid/fellows/index.html
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Scholarships – DUE January 20,
2016: Applicants must have financial need, academic achievement, leadership
and community involvement. There are 4 scholarship opportunities that can be
found at http://www.rmhc.org/rmhc-us-scholarships
Grow Ag Leaders Scholarship: - DUE February 1, 2016: If you are interested
in furthering your education in agriculture, you are encouraged to apply. A $1500
scholarship will be awarded. Application can be found at
www.FFA.org/scholarships
NCAE Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship – DUE February 1, 2016:
Applications are available online at http://www.NCAE.org.
Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship – DUE February 5, 2016: Recipients
are selected on the basis of character, need and scholastic record as well as the
merit of an essay. Applications are available online at www.ncdames.org.
CNFC Scholarships – DUE various: Jagannathan Scholarship applicants must
plan to attend a UNC system university, have academic achievement, financial
need, extracurricular activities and evidence of leadership. Go to
www.cfnc.org/jag. You will be able to apply for many scholarships listed through
CFNC on their website.
MILITARY SCHOLARHIPS
Scholarship for Military Children – DUE March 2016: Applicants must be
planning to enroll in a four-year college/university. At least one $1500
scholarship is awarded and an application can be found at
http://www.militaryscholar.org. Applications available beginning December 15,
2015 and are accepted until March.
NC Division of Veterans Affairs Scholarships: Children of deceased, disabled,
combat or POW/MIA veterans are eligible to apply for scholarships to attend a
college or university. For more specific information on eligibility requirements go
to www.ncveterans.net
American Legion: Please visit http://www.legion.org/scholarships to see
various scholarship opportunities and their due dates.
TEACHING SCHOLARSHIPS
UNC-G Teacher Education Fellows – DUE January 1, 2016: Applicants must
plan to major in elementary, middle, high school or special education, have a 3.8
weighted GPA and minimum 1100 SAT (verbal and math) or 24 ACT composite
score. Applications can be found at www.oss.uncg.edu/teaching-fellows
ECU Maynard Scholarship – DUE January 7, 2016: Applicants must have a
minimum score of 1,000 on the Math & Reading portion of the SAT or an ACT
score of 21, and an un-weighted GPA of 3.0 or higher. You must agree to teach
a minimum of 4 years in specified counties upon graduation from college. To
apply visit: https://ecu.academicworks.com.
Meredith College Teaching Fellows Scholarship – DUE January 15, 2016:
Recipients must “repay” the scholarship by working as a teacher after graduation.
To apply visit: www.meredith.edu/teachfel.
Catawba College Academy For Teaching: Scholarships available for students
who plan to pursue a degree to become a teacher. To apply for the scholarships
visit www.catawba.edu/academyforteaching.