WEST MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL
SPRING 2015 SCHOLARSHIP NEWSLETTER Telena Gooch and Ken Neal, Counselors
Telena.Gooch@Montgomery.k12.nc.us & Kenneth.Neal@Montgomery.k12.nc.us
 FAFSA: Students should continue working to complete the Free Application for Federal
Student Assistance (FAFSA). Remember, the FAFSA is the starting point for nearly all
financial assistance with your college costs. Any student planning to attend college, needs
to apply for financial aid through FAFSA.ed.gov. MCC will be hosting FAFSA night for
EMHS and WMHS seniors on Tuesday, Feb 17th from 6:00-8:00pm. A financial aid
expert will have a brief presentation and then be available to answer questions. The
computer lab will be open and staff will be available to offer help completing FAFSA.
Bring your 2015 completed tax returns if possible.
 Bring in your college acceptance letters as you receive them. We want to display the
colleges that our seniors have been accepted to. Also, bring in any recognitions or
scholarship award information to your guidance counselor so you can be recognized
during Senior Awards.
Listed below, are the Scholarships currently available. You should apply for all
scholarships for which you meet eligibility requirements! Please check our website
frequently for updates.
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NC State Employees Credit Union “People Helping People” Scholarship: $2,500
renewable for 4 years of undergraduate study. Must be US citizen and NC resident, must
have at least a 2.5 GPA, demonstrate character, leadership, integrity and community
involvement. Students must plan to attend one of the 16 UNC universities. You must write
an essay on how you have exemplified the People Helping People philosophy. Applications
are available in student services. The WMHS Scholarship Committee will select the
recipient. Applications should be returned to your school counselor by the close of
school on Thursday, April 2nd, 2015.
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George Andrews Scholarship:Two scholarships available to WMHS seniors only. One for
$4,000/yr for four years, and another for $3,000/yr for four years. The application is
available in the guidance department. For more information, visit
http://www.nccommunityfoundation.org/forms/scholarships. Application Deadline:
March 20th, 2015.
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Golden Leaf Foundation Scholarships: $3000/ yr. for four years. Must reside in a
participating county (Montgomery is included) and enroll in a public or private university
in North Carolina. To access the application go to CFNC.org/goldenleaf. Deadline is
March 1st, 2015.
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The Friends In Focus Excellence Scholarship: The Friends In Focus Group, an
organization working in Montgomery County supporting communities, will award a
scholarship annually in the amount of $500 to a deserving minority senior attending West
Montgomery High School. The scholarship is support for minority students in their quest
to receive a college education. The scholarship is for one year only and limited to
undergraduate studies. Applications will be accepted from December 23rd to March 15th.
Qualifications and procedures are described below:
1. Eligible minority applicants that reside in Montgomery county, attend West
Montgomery High School and a member of the senior class.
2. Demonstrated leadership in school work or activities outside of school. Volunteer work
in his or her community is a plus.
3. Applicants must be accepted by an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university or
vocational- technical school, for the fall semester following high school graduation.
4. The age of the applicant must be 24 or under
5. Applicants must have at least a GPA of 2.75 by the fall semester during which the
scholarship application is filed. Applications are available in student services.
Application Deadline is Thursday, April 2nd, 2015.
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The Susie L. Little Community Service Scholarship: The Friends In Focus Group, an
organization working in Montgomery County, NC supporting communities, and in
conjunction with the family of Susie L. Little, will award a scholarship annually in the
amount of $1000 to a deserving minority senior at West Montgomery High School. The
scholarship is to support minority students in their quest to receive a college education.
The award is named in honor of the late Ms. Susie L. Little, a longtime resident and
community supporter in Mount Gilead, NC. Ms. Little was known for her demonstrated
concern for others, a can-do attitude and a caring spirit. The scholarship is for one year
only and limited to undergraduate study. Applications will be accepted from December
23rd to March 15th. Qualifications and procedures are described below:
1. Eligible minority applicants reside in Montgomery County, attend West Montgomery
High School and a member of the senior class
2. Applicant should have experience working in his or her community as a volunteer and
leadership in this area is a plus.
3. Applicants must be accepted by an accredited 2 or 4 year college, university or
vocational- technical school, for the fall semester following high school graduation.
4. The age of the applicant is 24 or under
5. Applicants must have at least a GPA of 2.75 by the fall semester during which the
scholarship application is filed.
Applications are available in student services. Application Deadline is April 2nd, 2015.
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Mount Gilead Civitan’s Scholarship - “Ring of Honor”. This scholarship is implemented
in honor of the long time, devoted members. To honor their service a $500.00
scholarship will be given each year to a senior male or female graduating from West
Montgomery High School. Applications are available in student services. The following
criteria must be met. Deadline: Friday, April 17th, 2015
Senior at WMHS
Mount Gilead resident (27306 zip code)
Legal resident attending a certified two or four year college.
GPA – minimum 3.0 (weighted)
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ECU Maynor Scholarship - $3000/yr. – Maynor family is offering a $3000 scholarship
renewable for four years to a WMHS or EMHS senior that has been accepted to ECU
with a high school GPA under 3.5. The senior must be employed while in high school and
show a strong work ethic. More information is available at www.ecu.edu/cet.
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UNC-Greensboro Guarantee: Tuition assistance, academic support /resources for
qualifying students. Must be accepted to UNC-G, be NC resident, demonstrate academic
promise, and enroll full-time in Fall 2015. All applicants must complete the FAFSA. Apply
at: guarantee.uncg.edu Click on Apply to the Guarantee; fill out online application.
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Signet Classics Student Scholarship Essay Contest, $1,000. Essays must be submitted
by a high school English teacher on behalf of students who write an essay on one of five
topics for this year's competition book 1984 by George Orwell. Rules, details available
at: www.penguingroup.com. Click on USA, enter Essay Contest into search bar.
Application Deadline: Postmarked by April 15, 2015 and received by April 22, 2015.
LIFE Lessons Scholarship: Up to $10,000. For seniors who have deceased
parent/guardian. In 500 words or less or a 3 minute video, please discuss how the death
of your parent or guardian affected your life financially and emotionally. Be sure to
describe how the loss of your parent/guardian impacted your college plans (e.g., your
ability to afford college, attend the college of your choice, etc). Apply at:
www.lifehappens.org/scholarship. Application Deadline is March 31, 2015.
Ayn Rand Contest: Check out these awesome opportunities at
http://aynrandnovels.com/essay_contests. Some of these books you may be reading in
English class...like to write? Enter and win money for college!!
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April 26, 2015: Fountainhead Essay Contest: up to $10,000!
May 6, 2015: We the Living Essay: with grand prize of $3,000!
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute: $2,500. The mission of CHCI Scholarship
Program is to provide critical financial assistance that will increase graduation rates
among Latino students in post-secondary education. Must be Latino US citizen or
permanent resident; plan to attend 2-year or 4-year college/university in fall;
demonstrate financial need, strong writing skills and active participation in community
service activities. Apply at: www.chci.org/scholarships Application Deadline: April 16,
2015.
North Carolina High School Athletic Association: Various scholarships for high school
athletes. Visit website: www.nchssa.org Click on Scholarships for scholarships, eligibility
requirements and deadlines.
Norah Morris Memorial Scholarship Endowment : For students entering college who
have participated in equestrian activity. Applications available at www.nccf.org.
Applications must be received in Raleigh by the Deadline : April 20, 2015.
Peter S. Slomianyj Scholarship: For Subway employees or children of Subway
employees who have worked at least 1,000 hours over the past 12 months. Students must
have at least 2.0 GPA. Applications available online at: www.nccommunityfoundation.org.
Applications must be received in the Chapel Hill office by April 13, 2015.
Forgivable Education Loans for Service : Seniors planning to pursue a degree to work in
North Carolina in areas with a critical need for more employees such as nursing, teaching,
allied health fields, or medicine. Go to www.cfnc.org/FELS for a list of approved
educational programs, eligible institutions, student eligibility requirements and annual loan
amounts and limits. Applications must be received by April 1, 2015
National Co-op Scholarship Program : (must attend one of 7 universities listed on
website - Johnson and Wales is a local one) www.co-op.edu.
State Employees Association of NC: Is your mom or dad a state employee/retiree and
a SEANC member? Are you a SEANC member? If so, you may be eligible to apply for a
SEANC scholarship. Scholarships are awarded in the following categories:
CATEGORY I: Financial Need
CATEGORY II: Merit
CATEGORY III: Member Only (working full time and enrolled in at least 6 semester
hours of undergraduate work or 3 semester hours of graduate work)
DEADLINE: SEANC scholarship applications are available from December to April each
year. The deadline to apply is April 15. YOU MUST BE LOGGED IN TO THE SITE IN
ORDER TO ACCESS THE APPLICATIONS. For more information go to:
www.seanc.org/membership/scholarship.
North Carolina Society of Accountants Scholarship: If you plan on a career in
accounting, a $600 scholarship is available. Applications are in student services.
Application Deadline is April 15th, 2015.
North Carolina Bar Association Scholarship: $250 to $4,000. For children of NC law
enforcement officers killed or permanently disabled in the lie of duty. Applications online
at:
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http://younglawyers.ncbar.org/media207370/childrenofslainorpermanentlydisabledlawen
forcementofficers.pdf Application Deadline is April 1, 2015.
Medical 180 Scholarship Program: $1,000. For high school seniors who plan to attend
college in Fall, 2015 for at least 12 credit hours. Must be under doctor’s care for spina
bifida, spinal cord injury, or transverse myelitis. Apply at:
www.180medical.com/scholarships. Application Deadline: June 1, 2015
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NC Strawberry Association Scholarship: The intent of this scholarship is to promote
future leadership in the strawberry industry. The scholarship is open to high school
seniors applying, accepted to, or currently enrolled in a land grant university, interested
in or having declared a major in a program of study directly related to the strawberry
industry (For example, small fruit production, marketing, food science, nutrition,
entomology, agronomy, etc). Two Scholarship Awards of $1000 each are offered for
2015. For more information visit www.ncstrawberry.com.The deadline for applications is
May 1, 2015.
Beverly Lake Scholarship Endowment: North Carolina high school graduates who are
eligible for membership in the Sons of Confederate Veterans or the United Daughters of
the Confederacy and pursuing a degree at an institution of higher learning. For more
information, visit www.nccommunityfoundation.org/Scholarships. Application Deadline is
April 20th, 2015.
Norah Morris Memorial Scholarship Endowment: An individual entering college or
continuing college education who has participated in equestrian activity. For more
information, visit www.nccommunityfoundation.org/Scholarships. Application Deadline
is April 30th, 2015.
Peter S. Slomianyj Scholarship Fund: Subway employees or children of Subway
employees who have worked at least 1,000 hours over the last 12 months. Students must
have a 2.0 GPA in high school or a 2.5 GPA in college. For more information, visit
www.nccommunityfoundation.org/Scholarships. Application deadline is April 12th, 2015.
ONGOING:
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The main scholarship search that we use is College Foundation of North Carolina at
www.cfnc.org. This is an excellent website, which allows you to plan and apply for college,
prepare for SAT/ACT tests, and find information on scholarship opportunities. You can
also send your transcripts electronically to colleges though this website. Create an
account today!
There are many scholarships available for students planning to attend a community
college in North Carolina. For more information on these opportunities, go to
www.ncccs.cc.nc.us. Select the “student” tab at the top of the page and “scholarships” on
the menu.
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Many websites provide financial aid and scholarship information. Go to
http://www.scholarshipexperts.com for free information. Allow about 30 minutes to
complete the information process.
FastWeb is a free service which allows students to research scholarships and colleges
online. Go to: www.fastweb.com.
Scholarship money available for Latino students: www.latinocollegedollars.org
Scholarship money available for African American students:
www.blackstudents.blacknews.com