SCHOLARSHIP & FINANCIAL AID UPDATE Mount Tabor High School February 4, 2013 We encourage all Mount Tabor seniors and parents to file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) online by the earliest deadline of the colleges and universities where students are applying for admission. All federal and North Carolina forms of financial aid are determined after completion of the FAFSA. Make sure that you have researched all scholarship opportunities at the colleges and universities where you have applied or intend to apply……and follow through with directions and meeting deadlines. Many scholarship and financial aid programs in North Carolina are described in Student Financial for North Carolinians. Copy available in MT Guidance Office. Available online at CFNC.org/fabook Search for Scholarship Opportunities at the following web sites: Collegeboard.org CFNC.org Fastweb.com Scholarships.com Zinch.com The American Legion provides a scholarship search opportunity at www.legion.org/needalift. Check out http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarship.htm to read about several scholarship opportunities Forsyth County high school students should review scholarship opportunities available through the WINSTON-SALEM FOUNDATION. Go to www.wsfoundation.org to explore scholarships and the common scholarship application. The application is available now, and the deadline to apply for all scholarships is April 1, 2013. Pick up an information flyer from the scholarship rack. FAFSA Day is scheduled for February 23, 2013 at sites across North Carolina. Students may register for FAFSA Day at CFNC.org/fafsaday. This is an opportunity to receive immediate assistance in filing your FAFSA. Mount Tabor High School will offer FAFSA assistance on February 23, 2013 also. Parents and students may receive assistance from 9 am to noon on that day. Please contact the Mount Tabor Guidance Office at 703-6728 or stop by to reregister for the Mount Tabor FAFSA event. Research shows that 90% of students with a completed FAFSA are enrolled in college!!!!! MOUNT TABOR PTSA ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS Criteria: MT seniors who are PTSA members and minimum QPA of 4.5 and GPA of 3.5 Awards: Two $1,000 scholarships (one female and one male) Deadline: April 30, 2013 Contact: Applications available in MT Guidance Office Page 1 of 8 MOUNT TABOR PTSA ARTS LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS Criteria: MT seniors who are PTSA members and participate in music, drama, art, or dance at junior and/or senior level with a minimum GPA of 3.0; eligible students must have served in a leadership position in performing or visual arts Awards: Three $500 scholarships Deadline: April 30, 2013 Contact: Applications available in MT Guidance Office or from Arts Education teachers MOUNT TABOR PTSA ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS Criteria: MT seniors who are PTSA members and have or will participate in a varsity level sport during the senior year with a minimum QPA of 3.0 Awards: Four $500 scholarships Deadline: April 30, 2013 Contact: Applications available in MT Guidance Office PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE SCHOLARSHIP (STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION) Criteria: Eligible students are seniors at North Carolina traditional public high schools who have been accepted to one of the 16 constituent campuses of the University of North Carolina; student has demonstrated leadership, excellence of character, integrity, and community involvement; student must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and deserving of financial aid Award: One $10,000 scholarship (over 4 years) Deadline: May 3, 2013 (Mount Tabor application will include Senior Profile and Resume, Letter of Acceptance to a UNC school, and statement of character, integrity, community involvement, and financial need, and statement of parent/guardian employment to Mr. Huck by April 19, 2013) Contact: Application and information page available in MT Guidance Office OPTIMIST CLUB OF WINSTON-SALEM INTERNATIONAL ESSAY CONTEST Criteria: 700-800 word essay: “How Can I Help My Friends Realize Their Value” Any high school under the age of 19 is eligible to submit an essay Awards: $2,500 scholarship to winner of District Contest; gold, silver and bronze medals to local chapter winners Deadline: February 15, 2013 (Plan to submit application form and essay by February 14 th in MT Guidance) Contact: Entry Form and Contest Rules in MT Guidance Office BETA MU, BETA NU, AND ZETA CHAPTERS OF DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Graduating senior who desires to continue his or her formal education and who has a goal of becoming a teacher (MT may submit two applications) Award: One $1,000 scholarship Deadline: March 7, 2013 (Submit application to Mr. Huck by February 28, 2013 so the scholarship committee can select the two MT applicants) Contact: Application available in MT Guidance Office LEGAL SUPPORT STAFF OF WINSTON-SALEM AND LEGAL SUPPORT STAFF OF NORTH CAROLINA SCHOLARSHIPS (HONOR OF DELANA DAWN CHILTON) Criteria: Qualified seniors in Forsyth, David, Davidson, Stokes, Surry and Yadkin Counties with at least a B average, school & community activities, leadership skills, and financial need Awards: $1,000 scholarship from local chapter with state level $2,000 and $1,000 scholarships Deadline: March 1, 2013 Contact: Application in MT Guidance Office-note that 3 copies of all parts of application are requested WINSTON-SALEM JAYCEES OUTSTANDING YOUNG LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP/AWARD Criteria: High School seniors who have demonstrated leadership, impact/involvement on their school and community and academic achievement (10 applications may be submitted from each Forsyth County high school) Awards: At least two $500 local scholarships with eligibility for $1,000 NC Jaycees awards Deadline: March 19, 2013 (Submit application to MT Guidance or Mr. Fisher in Room 525) Contact: Applications available in MT Guidance Office Page 2 of 8 WINSTON-SALEM/FORSYTH COUNTY PAN-HELLENIC COUNSIL SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: African-American seniors within the WS/FCS system, minimum GPA of 3.0 (unweighted) and demonstration of good citizenship as evidenced by involvement in school and community activities Awards: Two $500 scholarships Deadline: March 25, 2013 Contact: Applications available in MT Guidance Office CHARLIE ADAMS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP (NORTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION) Criteria: One senior female participating on a varsity cross-country team at a NCHSAA member high school and one senior male participating on a varsity wrestling team at a NCHSAA member high school Awards: $1,500 scholarships Deadline: March 1, 2013 Contact: Information sheet in MT Guidance Office and application online at www.nchsaa.org CLARY STUDENT MEDAL AWARDS (NORTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION) Criteria: Senior enrolled in a NCHSAA high school with participation on two or more varsity school-sponsored, NCHSAA sanctioned athletic teams, involvement and success in non-sport, extracurricular activities, and a 3.2 or higher cumulative GPA Awards: Two $2,000 scholarships (1 male, 1 female) Deadline: March 1, 2013 Contact: Information sheet in MT Guidance Office and application online at www.nchsaa.org TONY CULLEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: One senior male participating on a varsity lacrosse team at a NCHSAA member high school-student-athlete must be scheduled to attend a North Carolina college or university and play varsity men’s lacrosse Award: One $1,000 scholarship Deadline: March 1, 2013 Contact: Information sheet in MT Guidance Office and application online at www.nchsaa.org AMVETS NATIONAL AMERICANISM ESSAY CONTEST Criteria: 500 word essay: “Why is it Important to Vote?” Awards: State and National Awards-up to$1,000 and trips to Valley Forge, PA or AMVETS State Convention Deadline: March 15, 2013 Contact: Entry Form and Instructions in MT Guidance Office MATTHEW C. GRAZIADEI ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Criteria: Outstanding North Carolina high school with a disability and the following attributes: determination, perseverance, persistence, dedication, confidence, motivation, fortitude, accomplishment, excellence and quality; interested students should see their counselor or EC teacher. Award: One $1,000 scholarship to be used for any post high school learning experience/training or for equipment/technology needed for employment Deadline: March 9, 2013 Contact: Application packet available in MT Guidance Office THE TRIANGLE TECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVES COUNCIL FALL 2013 INNOVATION SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Senior interested in technology and planning to pursue a degree at a NC non-profit based college, university or technical school in Fall 2013; best applicants are very enthusiastic about technology and seek innovative ways to apply technology to solve real problems Award: One $6,000 scholarship Deadline: March 1, 2013 Contact: Information flyer in MT Guidance Office; information and application at www.ttecscholarship.net 2013 STUDENT-VIEW SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Criteria: All seniors are eligible-simply log on to www.student-view.com and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area; scholarships will be awarded via a random drawing of all completed applications Deadline: April 21, 2013 WINSTON-SALEM ALUMNI CHAPTER OF NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: High school senior and resident of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County with plans to attend NCCU; minimum 2.7 GPA Awards: One $500 scholarship and one $1,000 scholarship Deadline: February 22, 2013 Contact: Application available in MT Guidance Office Page 3 of 8 BUICK ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Criteria: The program recognizes community-minded students who are involved in and out of school, plan to be full-time college students in fall of 2013, and plan to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design or business Awards: Up to $25,000 per year Deadline: February 28, 2013 Contact: Flyer in MT Guidance Office; visit buickachievers.com for program details and online application WINSTON-SALEM ENGINEERS CLUB Criteria: Qualified students who will be pursuing an education in an engineering related field at a North Carolina school in the fall of 2013 Awards: At least one $1,000 scholarship Deadline: April 1, 2013 Contact: Application information available in MT Guidance Office CHRIS HOLDER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Deserving students who have demonstrated dedication to the music program throughout high school and will be dedicated to attending an institution of higher learning; involved in at least 2 music programs for 3 consecutive years including senior year and minimum 2.5 GPA Awards: Amount not stated Deadline: April 7, 2013 (completed applications should be submitted to Mr. Huck by March 27, 2013, the last day of 3rd quarter) Contact: Applications available in MT Guidance Office THE AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION’S NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST Criteria: 1,000-1,250 word essay: How Would You Improve U.S. Relations Around the World? Award: $2,500, a trip to Washington, D.C., and a full scholarship for a Semester at Sea voyage Deadline: April 15, 2013 Contact: Postcard information in MT Guidance Office, visit www.afsa.org/essaycontest, or contact Perri Green at 202-719-9700 WINSTON-SALEM ALUMNAE CHAPTER OF DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: This sisterhood of more than 200,000 predominately Black college educated women, offers scholarships to deserving high school students based on academic excellence (minimum 3.0 GPA), character, service, and strength of essay Awards: Not stated, but probably more than 1 scholarship Deadline: March 7, 2013 Contact: Applications available in MT Guidance Office 2013 AES SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: To be eligible the student must answer one of the essay questions found at the web site; grade point average is not a criteria Award: At least one $500 scholarship Deadline: October 4, 2013 Contact: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm WHILTOW-OSBORNE SCHOLARSHIP (NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF RESCUE & EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. Criteria: High school seniors or members of an Emergency Services organization in the following counties: Alamance, Alleghany, Ashe, Forsyth, Guilford, Randolph, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes and Yadkin; recipient must enter into an Emergency Services Curriculum for a course of study at a community college, technical college, or an accredited trade school. Awards; One $2,000 scholarship Deadline: March 31, 2013 Contact: Application available in MT Guidance Office Page 4 of 8 NORTH CAROLINA BAR ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Criteria: Children of North Carolina law enforcement officers killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty Awards: Last year eight students were awarded funds from $250-$4,000 Deadline: April 1, 2013 Contact: Information flyer in the MT Guidance Office; access the application at http://younglawyers.ncbar.org.media/207370/childrenofslainorpermanentlydisabledlawenforcementof ficers.pfd or contact Jacquelyn Terrell at sections@ncbar.org or call 1-800-662-7407 MEL HUGHES SCHOLARSHIP (ALLEGACY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION) Criteria: Student must be a member (or become a member) of Allegacy and a high school senior accepted to attend an accredited postsecondary institution; academic performance, extracurricular and community activities, references and essay Awards: Four $1,300 scholarships for college/university; Four $250 scholarships for community/technical schools Deadline: February 11, 2013 Contact: Brochures available in MT Guidance Office or access scholarship information and application at http://www.allegacyFCU.org/scholarships LEWISVILLE CIVIC CLUB STUDENT LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Recognizes a high senior or high school graduate who has distinguished him/herself and to encourage service to the Town of Lewisville; minimum GPA of 2.5 and record of club or organization involvement, other school activities, and involvement in community/school leadership and volunteer service Award: $1,500 scholarship Deadline: March 29, 2013 Contact: Applications available in MT Guidance Office BOB R. MCGUIRE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP/NC CHILD SUPPORT COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: At least one parent must be a member of the NC Child Support Council or a client of the Child Support Program (through either Child Support services or Clerk of Court services); resident of NC and graduating senior; overall C average or higher Awards: $1,000 scholarships Deadline: April 15, 2013 Contact: Applications available in MT Guidance Office ERIC K. HUNTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Forsyth County high school African-American male; minimum 3.0 GPA; leadership and school/community service Award: $1,000 scholarship Deadline: February 15, 2013 Contact: Scholarship Guidelines available in MT Guidance Office AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Criteria: Awards for female high school students, minimum GPA of 2.5 or 3.0; field of study varies from Science, Technology, Engineering and Math to Art Awards: Four national scholarships, ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 Deadline: May 15, 2013 Contact: Information in MT Guidance Office; go to www.sbmef.org to access the application Page 5 of 8 STATE EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH CAROLINA (SEANC) SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Student and/or parent or guardian must be a member of SEANC; nonmembers whose parents work for the state of NC or are retired from the state may review eligibility information at the web site Awards: 26 annual scholarships (13 merit-based, 13 financial need) for four-year college or university students 6 annual scholarships (3 merit-based, 3 financial need) for junior, community, or technical college students Deadline: April 15, 2013 (and returned to the Scholarship Chairman of the SEANC district of which the parent is a member Contact: Information Sheet available in MT Guidance Office; scholarship applications are available at www.seanc.org/members/scholarship. Applicants may contact Beth Dew at SEANC, 800-222-2758 ext. 3347 or bdew@seanc.org FORGIVEABLE EDUCATION LOANS FOR SERVICE (NORTH CAROLINA STATE EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY) Criteria: The program provides funding for NC students committed to working in the state in areas with a critical need for more employees, including teaching, allied health and medicine upon completing their programs. All program requirements, details of the service obligation, a complete list of qualifying programs and award amounts can be found at CFNC.org/FELS Deadline: April 1, 2013 Contact: Brochures available in MT Guidance Office; a link to the 2013 FELS application will be available at the web site in January 2013 FLORENCE KIDDER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE COLONIAL DAMES OF AMERICA IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA) Criteria: Character (25%), need (5%), scholastic record (35%) and essay (35%) Awards: One $3,000 scholarship and one $1,000 scholarship Deadline: February 8, 2013 (Submit completed applications to Mr. Huck by February 1for mailing to the local chapter representative) Contact: Applications available in MT Guidance Office BIGSUN SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: All student athletes are eligible; essay required Award: One $500 scholarship Deadline: June 21, 2013 Contact: Information sheet in MT Guidance Office; go to http://www.bigsunathletics.com for app instructions WILLIAM H. ANDREWS/HOUSING AUTHORITY OF WINSTON-SALEM SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Students must be listed on the lease of the property owned or managed by HAWS; minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.0 at time of application and evidence of community involvement, school activities, or leadership roles Awards: Several $500 to $1,000 scholarships Deadline: April 1, 2013 Contact: Apply using the common application at the Winston-Salem Foundation website, beginning January 1, 2013 HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM’S LEAD PROGRAM (TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR PUBLIC HOUSING TENANTS) Criteria: Strives to help tenants currently residing in public housing communities remove the barriers associated with financing post-secondary education and training (not only high school students) Awards: Vary Deadline: Rolling application process Contact: Information and application in MT Guidance Office; also contact LaKeisha Crump, LEAD Coordinator at 336-917-6090 or lcrump@HAWS.org Page 6 of 8 ERICA WOLFE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Mount Tabor senior who has participated in band/orchestra or high school sports, school clubs, and community organizations; minimum 3.5 unweighted GPA Award: one scholarship, varies each year (usually $750 to $1,000) Deadline: April 1, 2013 (submit application to Mr. Huck) Contact: Information and application available at www.wsfoundation.org beginning January 1; use common application WES BURTON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Mount Tabor senior who has demonstrated examples of community and school service, plans to major in mathematics, computer science, business administration, or engineering in college, and demonstrates financial need Award: $500 Deadline: April 1, 2013 Contact: Information and application available at www.wsfoundation.org beginning January 1; use the common application JOSH GRAY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Mount Tabor seniors who are members of the girls or boys soccer teams and demonstrate strong character and leadership skills, extraordinary team spirit, concern for others, a positive and encouraging attitude toward teammates, and a genuine lover for soccer; academic promise and financial need also considered Award: $1,000 Deadline: April 1, 2013 (submit application materials to Mr. Huck) Contact: Information at www.wsfoundation.org or the WS Foundation area in the MT Guidance Office EDWARD KENT WELCH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Mount Tabor seniors who are accepted to and plan to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and demonstrate academic promise, evidence of strong moral character, genuine concern for others, and school and/or community leadership Award: $1,500 Deadline: all seniors who plan to attend UNC-Chapel Hill are considered in May Contact: Information available at www.wsfoundation.org JANICE M. SCOTT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Need (40%), Academics (25%), Community Service (25%) and Writing Skills (10%) Ms. Scott was a youth advocate in the Washington DC area that perished in the Pentagon on September 11, 2001. Awards: Three to Five $2,500 scholarships Deadline: March 31, 2013 Contact: Information Sheet and application available in MT Guidance Office Check for these scholarship opportunities at http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php Davidson Fellows Scholarships-20 $50,000 awards-check the site for categories: February 6, 2013 Gilbraitti Scholarship-1 $500 award-essay included: March 1, 2013 10 Words or Less Scholarship-1 $500 award-answer a question in 10 words or less: April 1, 2013 Odenza Marketing Group Spring Scholarship-1 $500 award-essay questions: March 30. 2013 BBG Communications 2013 Scholarship-1 $1,000 award-two essay questions: June 30, 2013 ***Use this website to search for additional scholarships*** NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF VETERANS AFFAIRS SCHOLARSHIPS Criteria: Funds provide college support to help children of certain disabled, deceased, combat or POW/MIA veterans; students may be eligible for a scholarship if veteran parent was a resident of North Carolina when he or she entered military service Awards: Several classes of scholarship eligibility Deadline: March 1, 2013 Contact: Information Sheet in MT Guidance Office; Contact Crystal Anderson or Barry West, Jr. at North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs (located in Clemmons, NC)-336-766-1496 Page 7 of 8 COLLEGE OF EDUCATION @ NC STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS PROGRAM Criteria: A limited number of scholarships offered to incoming students based on merit and/or need; students are encouraged to apply for admission to NCSU early since they must be accepted to be invited to apply for a scholarship Contact: Available scholarships can be viewed at: http://ced.ncsu.edu/student_services/scholarship_info.php MEMBERS CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Criteria: Applicant must be a member of Members Credit Union and plan to enroll in 2013 as a full-time student in an accredited college or university; minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrated writing ability, school activities and community activities Awards: vary Deadline: March 8, 2013 Contact: Application at http://mcuweb/marketing/pdf/2013ScholarshipApplication.pdf UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO GUARANTEE SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: Source of financial aid that helps NC high school graduates with family incomes at or below poverty level graduate from UNCG with little or no debt Deadline: see web site Awards: 40 scholarships each year Contact: Information card in MT Guidance; visit guarantee.uncg.edu ELON UNIVERSITY WATSON AND ODYSSEY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Criteria: Seniors with strong academic and leadership potential; strong consideration is given to first members of their family to attend college, have achieved high school success despite hardship or unusual challenge, or will bring cultural or socioeconomic diversity to Elon Awards: $30,000 to $48,000 over four years and include grants for global study, internships, service, research, and leadership Deadline: February 10, 2013 Contact: One application in MT Guidance Office but also available online at www.elon.edu/apply NATIONAL CO-OP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Criteria: Students must apply to one of the 10 WACE Partner Institutions (check www.waceinc.org) Awards: 195 merit scholarships; $4.9 million in scholarship money will be awarded Deadline: February 13, 2013 Contact; Brochure and booklet available in MT Guidance Office; Online application available at www.waceinc.org ASPIRING ANIMATION PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Criteria: Students who are interested in pursuing an animation career path at an accredited post-secondary school or college Awards: $1,000 scholarships Deadline: see web site Contact: Visit http://www.animationcareerreview.com/ to find eligibility information and the online application ABBOTT AND FENNER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Criteria: Applicants submit an essay Awards: Up to $1,000 scholarship(s) Deadline: June 14, 2013 Contact: http://www.abbotandfener.com/scholarships.htm SALLY & ALAN CONE AWARDS, GRANTS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS @ UNCG Criteria: Students who have an interest in the Women’s and Gender Studies Program at UNCG Access information at http://wgs.uncg.edu for more information, process of application, and deadlines. SUNTRUST OFF TO COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP SWEEPSTAKES Criteria: High school seniors (GPA and financial need not considered) Awards: $1,000 scholarships – one winner every two weeks, from October-May Deadline: One winner selected every two weeks from October 26, 2012 to May 10, 2013 Contact: Apply online at offtocollege.info Page 8 of 8