Scholarship List
February 6, 2012
Source
Discipline
Award
Fastweb.com
MeritAid.com
Scholarships.com
Various
Various
KFC Colonel’s Scholars
Program
General
Up to $20,000
2 or 4 year
institution
Rotary Club of Asheville General / Merit Several one time
Harry R. Morrill
Award
awards, varying
Scholarship / The
amounts
Community Foundation of
Western North Carolina
Criteria/Description/
Requirements
Deadline
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Senior with financial need and
entrepreneurial spirit. Planning to
pursue a bachelor’s degree at a public
institution within their state of
residence. GPA must be 2.75+. Must
be a US citizen or permanent resident.
Senior, Buncombe Co Resident.
Financial need not considered.
Applicant qualities in order of
importance:
 Superior academic
achievement/potential and
desire to learn
 Demonstrated leadership
qualities
 Community service /
extracurricular activities / work
experience
 Positive personal outlook
Contact
Fastweb.com
Meritaid.com
Scholarships.com
2-8-12
www.kfcscholars.org
2-10-12
www.cfwnc
Due to
Parham
applications available on
the TCR website under
counseling / scholarships
2-15-2012
www.nchsaa.org
As a guide, recipients will on average
have placed in the top 5% of class,
earned a 4.0+, and been among
highest scorers on their SATs. TCR
Scholarship Committee may select 3
nominees.
North Carolina High
School Athletic Association
(NCHSAA) / Gainey
Student Award
General
Jagannathan Scholarship /
General
$2000
Maximum award of
Presented to one senior male
student athlete participating
on a varsity baseball team.
Must have 3.2 min GPA, clean
disciplinary record (both in
school and athletics), and
demonstrated athletic success.
Will attend 4 year university in UNC
See Ms.
Parham to
be
nominated
02-16-12
www.cfnc.org/jag
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North Carolina State
Education Assistance
Authority
system. 1) Outstanding academic
$3500 based on
achievement
/ SAT/ACT 2) financial
financial need.
need, 3) diverse extracurricular
Renewable for four
activities, 4) evidence of strong
years.
leadership roles. Special consideration
February 6, 2012
to Parham
CSS Profile
https://profileonline.colleg
eboard.com/index.jsp
CSS code 0093
given to applicants whose parents are
employees of TIEPET, Inc, Universal
Fibers, and related companies. List
Melanie.parham@bcsemail.org for
the nominating official
North Carolina High
School Athletic Association
Scholarships (NCHSAA) /
Charlie Adams Endowed
General
Buick Achievers
Scholarship Program
General
$2000 to $25,000
General
60% discount off
out of state tuition
and fees ($10,800
per year)
Member of NCS USBCA and bowling
$1500
East Tennessee State
University Regional
Scholarship
NC State US Bowling
Congress Association,
INC
North Carolina High
School Athletic Association
(NCHSAA) /
Clary Student Medal
Awards
$1500
Either senior female
participating on a varsity
cross-country team or senior
male wrestler participating on
a varsity wrestling team.
Must have clean disciplinary
record.
High School seniors planning to enroll
full time. Plan to major in a field of
study that focuses on engineering,
technology, design or business, with
an interest in the automotive industry
Competitive based on GPA and test
scores.
2-27-2012
Must be
nominated
by a coach
2-29-12
www.buickachievers.com
3-1-12
http://www.etsu.edu/scho
larship/us/outofstate/regi
onal.aspx
3-1-12
Tom McBride
Assocation Manager
2421 Linda Street
Gastonia, NC 280541918
certified USBC NC youth
Full time student, senior, unimpaired
amateur standing in bowling
General
$2000
www.nchsaa.org
www.ncbowls.com
3-16-2012 www.nchsaa.org
Participate in 2 or more varsity
school-sponsored, NCHSAA
sanctioned athletic teams
Please see
during high school career.
Ms. Parham
Must be on 2 different sports
to be
teams during senior year.
nominated
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Ponder, Eleanor
Scholarship
February 6, 2012
General
Journey Scholarship /
WNC Communities / plus
the Pat Brinkley
Shulimson Memorial
General
Colburn, William Cullen
Memorial Scholarships
General
$1000
Based on market
value of
scholarship funds
assets each year
AB-Tech Scholarships
Various
Up to $2500
United Federal Credit
Union Scholarship
General
$500 - $2000
Must have a 3.2 GPA.
Will review extra-curricular
activities, community service,
and exhibit desire to excel in
all areas of life.
 TCR Senior
 2.5 + unweighted GPA
 Demonstrated involvement
in school and civic activities,
including commitment to
community, support of
others, church, or mission
trips
 Good, solid citizen who
makes a difference in
his/her community
 OR has overcome personal
adversity or challenges
Live in one of the following
communities: Avery’s Creek, Beech,
Big Ivy, Buckeye Cove, Cane Creek,
Fairview, Leicester, Ox Creek,
Rosscraggon, Shiloh, or Spring
Mountain
Min. 3.0 GPA
For 2 or 4 year college program
Good character, academic ability and
achievement, community service,
extracurricular activities, financial need
Demonstrate Academic Achievement
Demonstrate traits of high personal
character, leadership and ambition.
Demonstrate Financial Need
Interviewed by selection committee.
Many scholarships are available. Make
sure to complete the FAFSA by 3/15/11
Student must be an active member of
United Federal Credit Union.
Community Service, plan to attend
college, trade school or university.
SAT min of 1511, ACT 21.2, or GPA of
3-27-12
Due to
Parham
3-30-12
lindalamp@wnccommuni
ties.org
Must be
received by
the
organization
by this date.
3-30-12
Colburn, William Cullen
Memorial Scholarships
Due to
Parham
3-31-12
3-31-12
Abtech.edu/foundation/sc
holarships
www.unitedfcu.com
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February 6, 2012
3.0 on a 4 point scale
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Ladies Auxiliary / Young
American Creative
Patriotic Art Awards
Building Bridges
Scholarship
General
$1500 to $10,000
(national)
Grades 9-12 Piece of art honoring the
flag. Very specific rules.
3-31-12
Applications available in
counseling
General
In-state tuition and
mandatory fees for up
to 4 years at any NC
public accredited univ
or technical/comm.
College
4-1-2012
bb.scholarship@yahoo.co
m
or
see application on TCR
counseling website
Burger King Community
Scholarship Fund / Local
Carrols Burger Kings
Buncombe County
Schools Foundation
General
Not Specified
Min 2.5 GPA during last two years of
high school. Designed for students
with high potential in the mid-range of
academic achievement. One of the
two selected students will be AfricanAmerican. Must demonstrate financial
need for scholarship assistance.
Winners are chosen on merit and
completion of application. You do not
have to work for Burger King!
04-02-12
Applications are in the
counseling office.
Varies –
including
scholarships
for auto
mechanics
degree,
education,
healthcare, and
non-specified
majors
Various
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Pepsi
TCR JROTC
Dixon
Rhodes
LaVoy
Cloninger
Wachovia
Paddison Family
Randall Duckett
Memorial (Education
Majors)
Child Nutrition
Buncombe Co Schools
Found
Engineering Futures
Senator Charles Carter
Jr.
Dr. Brian Ling Memorial
Scholarship (HealthCare
Only) *Separate
Application
State Employees’ Credit
Union / People Helping
General
Each scholarship has separate criteria,
but you complete one application
packet. This truly has a scholarship for
all kinds of students!
Student will attend one of the 16
$10,000 for each
campuses
of the UNC system. Student
public high school.
4-11-12
Applications will be
available online by
2/15/12. Paper
Due to Ms. applications are available
Parham
in counseling now.
4-12-12
Applications available in
the counseling office.
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People Scholarship
UNC System
Paid over 8
semesters
NC Society of
Accountants
Accounting
$500
SEANC (State Employees
Association of North
Carolina, Inc.)
General
$1000 annually
Available for
university and
community
colleges
Student Insights
General
$500 - $4000
Arden Rotary Club /
Frederick B. Heal and
Robert Earl Jones Memorial
Scholarship
St. Luke’s Episcopal
Church
General
Multiple $1,000
scholarships
General
February 6, 2012
who best exemplifies People Helping Due to Mrs.
People philosophy and has demo
Parham
leadership, excellence of character,
integrity and community involvement,
demo scholastic achievement,
maintained 2.5+ GPA and may be
deserving of financial aid. Preference
to students whose parents or guardians
and family members are public sector
employees who live and work in NC.
Due to Parham for review by SC
NC resident. Must enroll in accounting
degree program ( 2 or 4 year degree
program)
Dependent’s parents or guardian must
be a member of SEANC. Students
whose parent(s) are state employees
but not SEANC members are not
eligible for the scholarships. However,
you can choose to pay the membership
fee and join. This is not related to the
State Employees Credit Union
scholarship.
For students who plan to attend a fouryear college, community/junior college,
or career school. All you have to do is
complete a 15-20 minute survey about
colleges in your area and you will be
put in a random drawing for
scholarships.
4-15-12
Mwheeler14@nc.rr.com
4-15-12
www.seanc.org
919-833-6436 x 3333
4-22-12
Awards based on scholastic
4-27-2012
Due to Mrs.
achievements, personal need,
Parham
community involvement, and the
interview process.
$1000 renewable Buncombe County resident pursuing
5-1-12
undergraduate
degree
or
certification
for 4 years
through 2 or 4 year college.
Criteria: academic performance,
financial need and motivation
Application available on their website.
www.student-view.com
Application available on
the
TCR
counseling
website
http://www.saintlukesepis
copal.com/st_lukes_new
s.htm