Scholarships with February and March Deadlines
Alpha Delta Kappa Alpha Eta Teacher's Sorority
Scholarship Discipline: General Award: $500 Requirements: Strong academic student who needs financial help
and works hard. Contact: Visit www.GastonCountyScholarships.com to download application, or see School
Counselor.
America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders Scholarship Discipline: Students interested in Agriculture, Forestry,
Landscape Design, Marine Biology, and more.... Award: $1,500 Requirements: To qualify, a high school senior
from a farm family must have an above-average academic record and plan to enroll as a full-time student in an
agriculture-related academic major at an accredited school. Deadline: February 1
2016Contact: Visit http://www.americasfarmers.com/community-outreach/grow-ag-leaders/
AXA Achievement Community Scholarship Discipline: General Award: Up to twelve $2,000 college
scholarships will be awarded to students by the local AXA Advisors branch in our community. ; $10,000 scholarship
to 52 students in each state, Washington, DC and Puerto Rico; $15,000 additional scholarships to 10 nationwide
recipients at the next competition level. Requirements: Winners, known as AXA Achievers, must demonstrate:
Ambition & drive; Determination to set & reach goals; Respect for self, family, & community; & Ability to succeed
in college Contact: AXA Foundation, Inc., 1290 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10104, (212) 314-4480
http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/community-scholarships.html
ESA Foundation Endowments-Scholarships Discipline: General Award: Varies by scholarship but from $500 to
$7500 Requirements: Check website for all of the various ESA scholarships available for North Carolina residents;
Meet deadline, submit completed application, meet criteria of the designated scholarship, $5.00 processing fee and
other requirements. Deadline: Postmarked by February 1, 2016 Contact: Mail to State Counselor: Pat Sitze, 8607
Wellington Lane, Harrisburg, NC, 28075; Download copy of application at
http://www.esaintl.com/esaf/scholarship_application.html
Girl Scouts Sylvia L. Holmes Scholarship Discipline: General Award: $500.00 (Renewal not automatic but
previous year's winner shall be eligible to reapply). Requirements: Female high school senior and resident of
Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln, Polk, and Rutherford counties. Young woman does not have to be a Girl Scout to apply,
but participation in the Pioneer Council will be looked upon with favor. Attendance at a N.C. college or university
will also be looked upon with favor. Deadline: Postmarked Feb. 1, 2016 Contact:
http://www.cfgaston.org/grantseekers/scholarships.aspx
Jagannathan Scholarship (NCSEAA-North Carolina State Education Assistance
Authority) Discipline:Academic & Financial Need Scholarship Award: Up to $3,500 per
year Requirements: Excellent scholastic record (the avg. unweighted gpa of recipients last year was 3.8); financial
need; only one student can be nominated by each high school; CSS Profile must be filed by February 1!
Seehttp://profileonline.collegeboard.com/index.jsp to register for Profile. The Profile is used to determine a
student's financial need. Contact: Visit www.cfnc.org/jag
Johnson & Wales University Academic Scholarships Discipline: General; Must attend Johnson & Wales
University Award: Varies depending on specific scholarship Requirements: Visit website and click on individual
scholarships to see their eligibility requirements. Deadline: Many of the scholarships say No Deadline, although a
few say Feb 1 Contact: Visit JWU website: http://www.jwu.edu/admissions/paying-for-college/scholarships-andgrants/#academic Also, you may click on the link to a specific location (ie.Charlotte Campus) and ask to speak to a
financial aid rep.
Seton Hall Clare Boothe Luce Scholarship Discipline: Teaching or Research Award: Full tuition, fees, room and
board and a small stipend; renewable. Requirements: Incoming female freshmen who are U.S. citizens and intend to
major in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, engineering, mathematics or physics (excludes premedical, pre-dental, pre-veterinary, PA, PT, AT, OT and nursing programs). Application form and essay must be
submitted along with application for admission by scholarship deadline. In order to remain eligible, students must
maintain a minimum 3.3 GPA. Deadline: February 1 Contact: www.13.shu.edu/offices/financial-aid/clare-bootheluce-scholarship.cfm
St. Lawrence University Presidential Diversity Scholars Program Discipline: General Award: $32,000 per year
merit scholarship Requirements: Eligible students include: students of any race who have demonstrated
commitment to and appreciation for racial and ethnic diversity, students of African-American, Asian-American,
Hispanic American or Native American heritage on the basis of leadership and service to community. Student who
are U.S. or Canadian citizens, as well as U.S. permanent residents, applying as first-year or transfer students are
eligible to apply for this scholarship. In addition to the merit scholarship award, students who demonstrate additional
financial need will be awarded need-based financial aid. Students may apply for the scholarship by completing an
essay responding to the following: Describe how your experience will contribute to diversity at St. Lawrence
University. Essays should be 200-500 words and may be submitted online or faxed to the Admissions Office at 315229-5818. Counselors may also nominate students by completing a brief form. Deadline: February 1st each
year Contact: Visit http://www.stlawu.edu/admissions/presidential-diversity-scholarship
Sweet Briar College of Virginia Academic Scholarships Discipline: General Award: Up to $15,000 per
year Requirements: All first year applicants will be reviewed for potential scholarships. See website for more
information. Deadline: February 15, 2016 Contact: Office of Admissions, Sweet Briar, VA 24595, (800) 381-6142
or visit http://sbc.edu/engineering/scholarships .
USDA/1890 National Scholars Program Discipline: Agriculture, Food, and Natural
resources Award:Varies Requirements: 3.0 GPA, 1000+ SAT, attend one of seventeen historically Black land-grant
universities Deadline: February 1 Contact: USDA/1890 Liaison Office NC A&T State University Greensboro, NC
27411 (336) 334-7709 http://www.ars.usda.gov/sp2userfiles/subsite/careers/2009usda1890scholarsapp.pdf
Virginia Military Institute Scholarship Discipline: General Award: From $5,000 up to full tuition and
fees. Requirements: 1300+ SAT or 29+ ACT; 3.7 or higher GPA; top 10% of class; application to university by
scholarship deadline, resume and two essays. Deadline: received by February 1 Contact: School Counselor or
Virginia Military Institute 309 Letcher Avenue Lexington, VA 24450 (800) 767-4207 or (540) 464-7211
www.vmi.edu
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Discipline: General Award: Unspecified Requirements:Applicants
must be NORTH CAROLINA RESIDENTS enrolled in a public high school in their senior year. Criteria for
selection include character, community involvement and scholastic achievement Deadline: February1
(POSTMARKED) Contact: Visit www.GastonCountyScholarships.com to download application, or see school
counselor.
American Meteorological Society Discipline: Science Award: $3,000 renewable for 2
years Requirements:Minority student planning to study atmospheric science. Transcripts, test scores, letter of
recommendation required. Deadline: February 5, 2016 Contact: Visit online
http://www.ametsoc.org/amsstudentinfo/scholfeldocs/index.html
Davidson Fellows - Davidson Institute Discipline: General Award: $10,000 - $50,000 Requirements: Open to
young people under age 18 with outstanding achievement(s) who can demonstrate the development of their talents
in science, technology, mathematics, music, literature, or philosophy with a significant piece of
work. Deadline: February 10, 2016 Contact: Visit website http://www.davidsongifted.org/fellows/
Our Future Scholarship Discipline: General Award: $12,500 per year for four years Requirements: Must be the
child of an active duty Service Members stationed at one of the following:Fort Meade, Fort Bragg, Fort Polk, Fort
Rucker, Fort Riley, Fort Sill, Aberdeen Proving Ground; must be a senior with a 3.0 GPA or higher;attend 4-year
institution Deadline: February 11, 2016 Contact: Visit http://corviasfoundation.org/?id=application-information
Catawba College - McCorkle Scholarship Discipline: General Award: Amounts to be
announced. Requirements: Consideration for the McCorkle Scholarship is by invitation only. In order to be
considered for an invitation, students must first apply for admission to Catawba. Those subsequently invited to
compete must provide a recommendation from a teacher or administrator, submit an essay of approximately 400-600
words (on a selected topic which you will receive by invitation), and submit a co- curricular listing of achievements
by the appropriate deadline. SAT Math sub-score & critical Reading sub-scores totaling 1150 or ACT composite
Score of 25 & academic grade point average of 3.5. Freshman status. http://catawba.edu/about/ourcampus/offices/finaid/scholarships/mcorkle-scholarships/ Deadline: Once a student is accepted and invited to
participate in the competition, all supporting information for either competition must be submitted or postmarked by
February 12, 2016. Contact: http://catawba.edu/about/our-campus/offices/finaid/scholarships/mccorklescholarships/
National Co-Op Scholarship Program Discipline: General Award: $6,000 (renewable) Requirements:Students
must: Have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale; and complete all the required admissions
applications material and be accepted for admission at one of the National Commission Partner Institutions, which
are: Clarkson University, Drexel University, Johnson & Wales University, Kettering University, Rochester Institute
of Technology, State University of New York Oswego, University of Cincinnati, University of Massachusetts
Lowell, University of Toledo, & Wentworth Institute of Technology. Deadline: Postmarked by February 15,
2016 Contact: Visit http://waceinc.org/scholarship/index.html for more information.
Daughters of American Revolution Discipline: Must be the son or daughter of a member of the National Society
of the Daughters of the American Revolution Award: $2,000 per year, for up to 4 years Requirements: Meritbased Deadline: Postmarked by February 10 Contact: National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution
1776 D Street, NW Washington, DC 2006-5303 (202)628-1776
Matthew Graziadei Achievement Award Discipline: General Award: $1,000 Requirements: Award given to an
outstanding senior with a disability. ALL students, including students enrolled in the Future Ready Course of Study,
students enrolled in the Occupation Course of Study and students who will be receiving a Graduate Certificate, are
eligible for nomination. Deadline: February 17, 2016 (Received by) Contact: Visit www.ecacparentcenter.org to download application.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarship Discipline: General Award: $500 Requirements: All Applicants Must:
” Be a male or female high school senior planning to enroll in a Four-year College or University ” Reside in Gaston
County or a Gaston County High School and graduate by June of their senior year ” Have a minimum cumulative
Grade Point Average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale ” Have applied for admission/enrollment in a Four-year College or
University for the upcoming fall semester. ” Have November or December SAT scores and 1st Semester
Grades Deadline: February 23, 2016 (Postmarked) Contact: Visit www.GastonCountyScholarships.com or see
School Counselor.
Buick Achievers Scholarship Discipline: General (NOTE: The majority of the scholarships will be awarded to
students majoring in Engineering/Technology fields.) Award: 1,000 Buick Achievers Scholarships of $2,000; 100
Buick Achievers National Scholarships of up to $25,000 per year, renewable for up to four years, and one additional
year for those entering a five-year engineering program. Requirements: Academic achievement & financial need;
Participation & leadership in community & school activities, work experience & interest in pursuing a career in the
automotive or related industry; Deadline: February 29, 2016 Contact:Visit http://www.buickachievers.com to
apply.
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. General Mills Health Scholarship Discipline: medicine,
engineering, technology, nutrition or other health related professions Award: Varies Requirements:available to
minority college students pursuing a degree in medicine, engineering, technology, nutrition or other health related
professions. Deadline: February 28, 2016 Contact: http://www.cbcfinc.org/scholarships
Order Sons of Italy in America (OSIA) Discipline: General Award: $4,000 to $25,000 Requirements: US
citizens of Italian descent Deadline: February 28, 2016 Contact: Email scholarships@osia.org or visit website or
write OSIA, 219 E St. NE, Washington, DC 20002; phone (202)547-5106 http://www.osia.org
Raven Distinguished FAC Memorial Scholarship Discipline: General Award: $1,000 Requirements: Must be a
senior or graduate who is a direct descendants (son, daughter, grandson/daughter, etc) of any Lao or Hmong
individual who served in the Royal Laotian Military or Hmong forces in defense of the Kingdom of Laos between
1960 and 1975 Deadline: Postmarked no later than February 28, 2016 Contact: Visit
www.ravens.org/scholar/scholarship.htm
Scholarships for Military Children Discipline: General Award: min. $1,500 Requirements: Available to the
unmarried children (under age 23) of active duty, Reserve/Guard, retired and deceased military personnel. You must
be enrolled or plan to enroll full time in an undergraduate program leading to a bachelor's degree at an accredited
college or university to be eligible for this award. Additionally, you must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students
attending a community or junior college must be enrolled in a program of studies designed to allow the student to
transfer directly into a four-year program. Additional Information: Applicants must ensure that they, as well as their
sponsor, are currently enrolled in the DEERS database and have a current ID card. Please visit the sponsor's Web
site for additional information. Deadline: Received at a commissary by close of business day, February 28, 2016.
Please note that this is not a postmark deadline date. There will be no exceptions made to this deadline
date. Contact: http://www.militaryscholar.org/
McDonald's National Employee Scholarship Program Discipline: General Award: $2,500 Requirements: Every
academic year, McDonald's selects one outstanding student-employee applicant from each state and the District of
Columbia to receive a $2,500 scholarship. In addition, three student-employees judged to demonstrate the highest
commitment to school, work and community service are selected and named "McScholar of the Year" with a $5,000
scholarship. Deadline: Unavailable Contact: http://www.mcdonalds.com/usa/good/community/scholarship.html
N.C. Division of Veterans Affairs - Scholarships for Children of disabled, deceased, combat or POW/MIA war
veterans Discipline: General; Must attend one of the universities, community colleges, or technical institutes within
the state of NC Award: Free tuition, certain fees and a reasonable room and board allowance in NC-owned
institutions, and $1,500 to $4,500 per academic year in private institutions. Requirements: Open to children of
disabled, deceased, combat, or POW/MIA war veterans. Veteran parent must have been a resident of NC when
he/she entered military service or child must be a lifelong resident of NC. Deadline: March
1, Contact: Visit http://www.doa.nc.gov/vets/Default.aspx to download application.
National Press Club Scholarship for Journalism Diversity Discipline: Journalism Award: $2,000 one-year
scholarship, which can be renewed for up to three years at $2,500 per year. The first-year scholarship includes an
additional $500 book stipend, the Ellen Masin Persina Scholarship. Requirements: Open to high school seniors who
are preparing to enter college and intend to become a journalist and who will bring diversity to U.S.
journalism. Deadline: March 1, 2014 Contact: Fill and print application
at http://www.press.org/about/scholarships/diversity
National Society of Professional Engineers - Maureen L. & Howard N. Blitman, P.E. Scholarship to Promote
Diversity in Engineering Discipline: Engineering Award: $5,000 for freshman year Requirements: Awarded to a
high school senior (male or female), from an ethnic minority, who has been accepted into an ABET-accredited
engineering program at a four-year college or university. Deadline:Applications must be received at NSPE by
March 1. Contact : http://www.nspe.org/Students/Scholarships/blitman.html
NC Bowling Scholarship - USBC Association, Inc. Discipline: General
Bowling Award: $1,500 Requirements: Any senior student in a NC high school prior to the age of 22 (as of
February 28); must be a current member of the NCS USBCA and bowling in a certified USBC North Carolina
league; files a completed application with the Association Manager of the NCS USBCA; the applicant must have an
unimpaired amateur standing in bowling; and must have a GPA at the school with expectations of admissions to a
recognized institution. Deadline: Postmarked no later than March 1 Contact: Mail completed applications,
transcript, and letters of recommendation to Mr. Tom McBride, Association Manager, NCS/USBCA, Inc., 2701
Hampton Meadows Lane, Cramerton, NC 28032-1450. For questions, call 704-824-7795.
Shaw University Discipline: General Award: Varies Requirements: Students planning to attend Shaw with 2.5
GPA and above. Deadline: March 1 Contact: (800) 214-6683
UNC - Chapel Hill Academic Merit-Based Scholarships Discipline: General Award: Carolina Scholars, Pogue,
Colonel Robinson, Old Well and Founders, College Fellows and National Merit awards vary from $2,500 $8,500. Requirements: Top of the class, high standardized test scores, leadership, community service; Financial
need is not a consideration. Deadline: Apply for aid by March 1, 2016. Contact: Office of Scholarships and Student
Aid UNC - Chapel Hill
William G. & Hazel Vuncannon Hardin Education Scholarship Discipline: Education Award: Up to
$750. Requirements: Must be a rising college junior and/ or senior pursuing a degree in preschool, elementary or
secondary education. For residents of Gaston, Randolph or Richmond counties. Based on character, academic
achievement, financial need and desire to work with children. Deadline: received by March 2,
www.cfgaston.org/grantseekers/documents/HardinApplication.doc
Jarman Family Scholarship Discipline: General Award: up to $5,000 - may re-apply each
year Requirements: This program is designed to help deserving children of full- time religious ministers in North or
South Carolina to obtain an undergraduate or graduate degree. Scholarship is based upon character, academic
achievement, and need. Deadline: March 1 Contact: Visit http://www.cfgaston.org/grantseekers/scholarships.aspx
to download a copy of the application
United Methodist Student Loan and Scholarship Programs Discipline: For all United
Methodists Award:Scholarship amounts vary. Loan program: may borrow up to $5000 per year at
5%. Requirements:Applicants must be an ACTIVE, full member of The United Methodist Church for at least ONE
year. Membership is determined by the date the applicant was confirmed and took membership vows with a United
Methodist church. (Members of other Methodist denominations are not eligible); must be pursuing a degree program
at an accredited college or university WITHIN the United States; must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher on a
4.0 scale. required to be full-time students according to their schools standards for the program for which they are
enrolled. Deadline: March 5 Contact: Contact the General Board for Higher Education at 615-340- 7344.
For loans for United Methodist Church- affiliated colleges, contact the Financial Aid Office at the United Methodist
affiliated college to which student is applying. For loans to other schools, apply online at
http://www.gbhem.org/site/c.lsKSL3POLvF/b.3842007/k.6E59/Sch olarship_Applications.htm
Gaston Gazette Best & Brightest Discipline: General Award: One $1,500 and two $1,000 scholarships will be
awarded. Winners will be featured in a special graduation section of The Gazette and The Shelby
Star. Requirements: Seniors who attend public or private schools in Gaston County, Lincoln County, Cleveland
County, and Clover, SC who have at least a "B" or 3.0 grade
average. Contact: Visit http://web.gastongazette.com/best-brightest/ or see School Counselor. NOTE: BE SURE
TO LET YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELOR KNOW YOU ARE APPLYING!
Scholastic Magazine Essay Contest Discipline: General Award: Tickets to 2016 MLB All-Star Game or World
Series Requirements: Open to grades 4-8 only Deadline: March 14, 2016 Contact: Visit
http://www.scholastic.com/breakingbarriers/teachers/
Wal-Mart Dependent Scholarship Discipline: General Award: $13,000 paid out over 4
years. Requirements: Applicants must be dependents of Walmart or Sams Club associates in any U.S. division, have
at least a 2.0 high school GPA and prove financial need. Deadline: March 14 Contact: Visit website:
http://walmartstores.com/communitygiving/8736.aspx
Latin American Women's Association Hispanic Merit & Achievement
Scholarship Discipline: General Award: $1000 - $2000 renewable Requirements: Must be a 1st or 2nd generation
Hispanic student; Unweighted GPA of at least 3.0; must be enrolled full time Deadline: Postmarked by March 15,
2016 Contact: Visit http://www.lawanc.org/what_we_do/lawa_scholarships/
Master Gardener Group of Gaston County Scholarship Discipline: Agriculture or
Horticulture Award:$1,000 Requirements: Must be a nominated by a Gaston County high school & graduate in
2016; must express a genuine desire to enter a NC college with the distinct purpose of entering the field of
horticulture or agriculture; must possess positive character traits Deadline: March 16, 2016 (To School
Counselor)Contact: Visit www.GastonCountyScholarships.com to download application
Ruth Angel Grant-in-Aid Discipline: Education Award: $500 Requirements: Must be a Gaston County high
school senior who plans to enter a college or university to complete his or her degree in education & to teach in
NC. Deadline: To School Counselor by March 24, 2016 Contact: Visit www.GastonCountyScholarships.com , or
click the More Information link to download a copy of the application. For questions, see School Counselor.
American Institute of Chemical Engineers - Central Carolinas Section Discipline: Engineering Award:Two
$500 scholarships Requirements: • High School senior intending to major in Engineering or other technical major in
college. Preference will be given to Chemistry or to Chemical Engineering related programs. • Grade Point Average
greater than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; and • Wellrounded Deadline: March Contact: Visit www.GastonCountyScholarships.com or see school counselor.
Gaston College SPARC3 Scholarship Program Discipline: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics) Award: Up to $5,600 per year Requirements: Must be at least 18 year of age; have high school
diploma or equivalent; be US citizen or lawful US permanent resident; be full-time enrolled in the Associate of
Science program at Gaston College; have demonstrated financial need; unweighted GPA 2.75 Deadline: March
(Received by) Contact: Visit www.gaston.edu/6517-2/ for more information and E-mail sparc3@gaston.edu to
request application materials.
George & Patricia Barnard "We Believe In You" Scholarship Discipline: General Award: $4000 per year
renewable Requirements: Must be a Gaston County public high school student; must have at least a 3.0 GPA; must
be pursuing a college preparatory course of study; must have strong evidence of financial need, participation in
extra-curricular activities, leadership, motivation, & initiative. Preference will be given to student showing
perseverance in face of adversity. One student per school will be nominated. Deadline: March 20, 2015 (To School
Counselor) Contact: Visit www.GastonCountyScholarships.com , or click the More Information link to download a
copy of the application
Michael A. DeMayo Scholarship Discipline: General Award: Fifteen $2,500 scholarships will be awarded,
chosen by the DeMayo selection committee Requirements: Must send the following to DeMayo's office:
typewritten or neatly printed appication, a presentation (video,powerpoint, brochure, website, essay) that encourages
teens to abstain from underage drinking or highlights the dangers of underage drinking and driving; transcript, SAT
scores, two letters of recommendation; must be a graduating senior who must have applied for acceptance to will
attend a 4-year college or university; must live in Mecklenburg, Gaston, Catawba, Union, Cabarrus, Cleveland,
Lincoln, Rowan, Caldwell, York, Stanley, Iredell, Alexander or Burke counties to apply. Deadline: March 18,
2016 Contact:Visit http://www.demayolaw.com/scholarship-program/
State Employees Credit Union - People Helping People Scholarship Discipline: General Award: $10,000 ($1,250
per sem. for 8 semesters) Requirements: Must have 2.5 GPA; must have acceptance and attend one of the 16 UNC
System Universities; must be a US citizen and eligible for in-state tuition; must attend a traditional public high
school; preference will be given to public sector employees and families who work in local Gov. agencies. Students
planning to attend a community college should contact that college for a separate application Deadline: March 24,
2016 (to school counselor)Contact: Visit www.GastonCountyScholarships.com to download a copy of the
application. For questions or paper application, see School Counselor.
Max J. Fowler Scholarship Fund Discipline: Must attend NC State University in the College of Physical &
Mathematical Sciences of College of Engineering Award: $500 Requirements: Community service, school
performance, class ranking, any additional interests in music or the arts, financial need Deadline:March 29,
2016 Contact: Visit http://www.cfgaston.org/grantseekers/scholarships.aspx to download a copy of the application.
Mildred J. Sadler Scholarship Discipline: General Award: $1000 renewable Requirements: Current year African
American senior who is graduating from a Gaston County public school & Gaston County resident for at least one
year as of the application deadline. Students are ineligible if they have a criminal record or evidence of drug
use. Deadline: March 29, 2016 Contact: Visit http://www.cfgaston.org/Receive/Scholarships.aspx#60970-mildredj-sadler-scholarship to download an application or see school counselor.
William P. & Odessa Swann Phillips Scholarship Discipline: General Award: Two $2000 renewable
scholarships Requirements: Must be African-American Senior in a Gaston County Public High School who has
been a Gaston County resident for at least one year. Students are ineligible if they have a criminal record or evidence
of drug use. Deadline: March 29, 2016 (Postmarked) Contact: Visit
http://www.cfgaston.org/Receive/Scholarships.aspx#60971-william-p-and--odessa-swann-phillips-scholarship or
see School Counselor.
Gaston College Academic Scholarship Discipline: General Award: $1,100 Requirements: High school seniors
who have demonstrated academic excellence and plan to attend Gaston College; must have maintained a "B"
average (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better during high school and plan to attend Gaston College full time; must satisfy all
requirements for their proposed programs of study; must be from Gaston and Lincoln counties. Deadline: March
31 Contact: http://www.gaston.edu/admissions/scholarships_grants.php
Gaston College Career Scholarship Discipline: Technical Careers Award: $1,200 and is renewable for a second
year as long as the student maintains a 3.0 GPA while enrolled at Gaston College. Requirements:Open to high
school seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence and intend to pursue careers in specified engineering
technologies or industrial technologies majors and who satisfy all entrance requirements for their proposed programs
of study at Gaston College. Applicants must have maintained a "B" average (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better during high
school and plan to attend Gaston College full time. Applicants must intend to pursue a degree, diploma, or certificate
in engineering technologies or industrial technologies. Deadline: March 31 Contact :
http://www.gaston.edu/admissions/scholarships_grants.php
Gaston College Foundation Scholarship Discipline: General Award: Varies Requirements: Donors of these
scholarships (clubs, individuals, businesses, foundations) help determine what criteria are used in awarding them.
Applicants are considered for all scholarships for which they qualify. Deadline: March
31 Contact: http://www.gaston.edu/admissions/scholarships_grants.php
Gaston College: The Management Honors Scholarship Program Discipline: Academic Award: $1,200 and it is
renewable for a second year as long as the student maintains a 3.0 GPA while enrolled at Gaston
College. Requirements: Applicants must have maintained a "B" average (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better during high
school and plan to attend Gaston College full time. Applicants must satisfy all requirements for their proposed
programs of study. Applicants must be from Gaston and Lincoln counties. Deadline:March
31 Contact: http://www.gaston.edu/admissions/scholarships_grants.php
Gaston College: The David Belk Cannon Family
Scholarship Discipline: General Award: Unavailable Requirements: Recipients are selected based on merit and
must maintain a 2.0 GPA. Deadline: March 31Contact: http://www.gaston.edu/admissions/scholarships_grants.php
Tom Browne Scholarship Discipline: Construction or related trades and
professions. Award: $1,000 Requirements: Must be a Gaston County resident for at least two years or a Gaston
County High School graduate who demonstrates a strong interest in the professional field of construction or related
trades & professions. Open to 2-year or 4-year college applicants. Deadline: March 31 (RECEIVED
BY) Contact:Visit www.GastonCountyScholarships.com , or click the More Information link to download a copy
of the application. For questions, see School Counselor.