SCHOLARSHIPS
WELCOME CLASS OF 2011 AND BEYOND!!!!
FYI:
FAFSA INFORMATION!!! FAFSAs WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE BY PAPER COPY AT CHS. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO OBTAIN A PAPER FAFSA BY CALLING THE FEDERAL STUDENT AID INFORMATION TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-4-FED-AID. ALL STUDENTS CAN COMPLETE THE FAFSA ONLINE OR DOWNLOAD AT WWW.FEDERALSTUDENTAID.ED.GOV
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BE A N.C. PAGE! If you are ages 15-18 apply for an opportunity to spend a week in Raleigh learning about state government as a NC Governor's Page! For information and application, visit http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/senate/pages/index.html
Shelton Challenges: One week summer experience for rising freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Based on leadership values - honesty, integrity, compassion, diversity and social responsibility. Curriculum includes team building, accountability, leadership styles, and social responsibility. Must have GPA of 3.0 or better. For information and application: www.ncsu.edu/sheltonleadership or call 919.513.0148
DUE:
February 6, 2012: Swansboro Rotary
Foundation Scholarship - Seniors, what you have been waiting for!
Take advantage of this wonderful local opportunity and pick up an application in
the counseling center. Financial assistance available for students
attending community colleges or the four year universities. Apply today!
February 8, 2012: Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship - Seniors should apply for this local opportunity! Applications in the counseling center.
February 14, 2012: Camp Lejeune Officers' Wives' Club - Seniors will be awarded for academic excellence and merit. Must be sponsored by active military personnel serving in the Camp Lejeune area or active duty personnel fulfilling an unaccompanied PCS tour whose last duty station was Camp Lejeune area, OR retired/deceased military personnel whose last active duty station was in Camp Lejeune area. 3.0 or higher GPA required. Applications in the counseling center or visit www.camplejeuneowc.org .
February 15, 2012: Best Buy Scholarships - For students grades 9 - 12!!! You are eligible to apply if you have solid grades plus community or work experience. Apply online at www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com or www.at15.com
February 16, 2012: Jagannathan Scholarship - Seniors attending one of the constituent schools of UNC system, have academic achievement, financial need, extracurricular activities, and evidence of leadership should apply. Make an account on www.cfnc.org and then complete the application at www.cfnc.org/jag or www.cfnc.org/seaastudent . Students applying must also complete the PROFILE with CSS by Feb. 16th. Visit https://profileonline.collegeboard.com to complete and use the CSS Code 0093.
February 16, 2012: Military: Each
year ten $50,000 4-year scholarships to high school seniors who have a parent
who is an active-duty Service Member and 20 $5000 grants to spouses of
active-duty Service Members stationed at Fort Meade, MD; Fort Bragg, NC; Fort
Polk, LA; Fort Rucker, AL; Fort Riley, KS; Fort Sill, OK; or Aberdeen Proving
Ground, MD. is awarded. The scholarship and grant applications are
available online at
www.ourfamilyfoundation.org
February 17, 2012:
NC Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority
Scholarships - Several scholarships are available...please take
advantage of this opportunity and apply. See Ms. Stewart for application.
Applications must be to Ms. Stewart by Feb. 13th!!!
- Eunice Riggins Memorial: Senior Female top 10% of class.
SAT of 1650 or higher/ACT composite score of 20
- Mary Rose Mills Memorial-Linda Rankin Memorial: Any senior
ranked top 10% and SAT of 1700 or higher/ACT composite of 22
- NCADK Student Achievement: Senior SAT 1650-1750/ACT
composite score between 20 and 24, GPA between 2.5 and 3.5 weighted
For this scholarship, use the forms provided at
www.nccommunityfoundation.org
- Clare Johnson Marley-Mary Earle Berger Fine Arts: Seniors
declaring a major in fine arts, top 20% of class and minimum SAT
of 1650/ACT composite score of 20. Proof of abilities/talents
submitted by CD/DVD or portfolio.
February 24, 2012: Balikatan of Havelock, NC Cultural Arts Scholarship - Must be a senior graduating from a public high school in Craven or Carteret Counties, have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5, and enroll in any major at an accredited undergraduate program. Applications are in the counseling center.
February 28, 2012: RAP time 2012 at NC A&T State University - RAP (Research Apprenticeship Program) is offered at A&T to give students the chance to have hands-on science research. Offered June 24 - July 20....students accepted will be compensated financially. Application online at www.ag.ncat.edu
February 29, 2012: Buick Achievers Scholarships - Seniors who plan to attend a four year college to major in a field of study that focuses on: technology, business or design, engineering, and has an interest in automotive industry should apply. For more information, visit www.buickachievers.com Awards given between $2000 a year to $25,000 a year.
March 1, 2012: NC USBC Association, Inc. Youth Scholarship - Are you a member of the NCS USBCA and do you bowl in a certified USBC NC youth league? If so, you may qualify to apply for $1,500 in scholarship money! See Ms. Stewart for application.
March 1, 2012: Golden Leaf Foundation Scholarships - Seniors, you may be eligible for up to $3,000 per year! Money is given for community colleges and four year schools! Visit www.CFNC.org/goldenleaf to complete an application or call 866-866-2362 for assistance. Additional information in the counseling center.
March 2, 2012: Carteret-Craven Electric Cooperative Scholarship - $4,000 given over four years to a senior from CHS! Primary residence should be in Carteret-Craven's EMC district. Based on 50% financial need, 25% academic achievement, and 25% extracurricular activities. Applications may be found at www.carteretcravenelectric.coop or see Ms. Stewart for a printed copy.
March 5, 2012: Crystal Coast Choral Society - $500 scholarships available to seniors majoring in music (performance, educational, or therapeutic). See Ms. Stewart for an application.
March 15, 2012: Newport Consolidated School Alumni Assoc. Scholarship - Seniors must be direct descendent (child or grandchild) of a student or teacher of Newport Consolidated School from the Fall of 1922 to Spring of 1964. Applications are in the counseling center.
March 15, 2012: Marine Federal Credit Union - Seniors, who are members of Marine Federal Credit Union or parent/guardian is a member, should apply. Applicant must have GPA of 3.0 or better as well as a minimum SAT score of 900. Download an application from www.marinefederal.org by clicking under News & Information/What's New.
March 15, 2012: R. Flake Shaw - Seniors majoring in an agricultural related field should apply for this fabulous scholarship! Go to www.ncfb.org/Programs/rfshaw or contact Carteret County Farm Bureau.
March 17, 2012: New Bern Alumnae Chapter - Delta Sigma Theta Sorority - Seniors with a minimum 2.5 GPA are eligible to apply for this local scholarship. Applications are in the counseling center.
March 16, 2012: Military Order of the Purple Heart/Jerry Marvel Scholarship - Seniors should all apply for this local opportunity! Applications in the counseling center.
March 17, 2012: New Bern Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority - Seniors with a minimum 2.5 GPA should apply. Applications in the counseling center.
April 1, 2012: First United Methodist Church - Seniors preparing for religious vocations or other fields of service to their fellow man should apply. See Ms. Stewart for application.
April 2, 2012: NC Bar Association Scholarship Program - Seniors who have lost a parent/guardian while performing the duty of NC law enforcement OR if they were permanently disabled in the line of duty....these seniors should apply for up to $4000. visit https://younglawyers.ncbar.org/resources/scholarships.aspx or contact Jacquelyn Terrell at sections@ncbar.org.
April 4, 2012: SECU Scholarship - $10,000 will be given to one senior at CHS. You must be attending one of the 16 constituent campuses of the University of NC. Preference is given to students whose parents/guardians are in the public sector as employees. Students should demonstrate leadership, excellence in character, integrity, and community involvement. Applications are in the counseling center.
April 5, 2012: Coastal Carolina Chapter, Military Officers Association of America Scholarships - Applicant must be a dependent of an active duty military member permanently assigned to a command within Carteret, Craven, Jones or Pamlico Counties; or a dependent of retired military member living in those counties. Applications online at; http://ccmoaa.org , complete and mail to Chairman, Scholarship Committee, Coastal Carolina Chapter, Military Officers Association of America, P.O. Box 373, Havelock, NC 28532 NO LATER THAN April 5, 2012.
April 18, 2012: Beaufort Ole Towne Rotary - Seniors, take advantage of this awesome local opportunity! Applications in the counseling center.
April 25, 2012: Brady Dauberman/Buddy Pelletier Surfing Foundation - In memory of Brady, $1000 will be given to a senior and you do not have to be a surfer for this scholarship! Applications are in the counseling center.
April 27, 2012: Carteret County Association of Realtors Scholarships - $1000 scholarships will be given to three seniors. Applications are in the counseling center or visit www.ccrealtors.org
April 30, 2012: The Retired Enlisted Association's Cherry Point Chapter #92 Scholarship - Must be military dependent as defined for the IRS. Applications in the counseling center.
May 15, 2012: Justice, Equality, and Diversity Scholarship - offered by PFLAG and the Unitarian Coastal Fellowship this scholarship encourages students to "do the right thing". See Ms. Stewart for application.
June 1, 2012: Debbie Coleman Memorial Scholarship - Awarded by Carteret County Realtors, this scholarship is for a college student entering their sophomore, junior or senior year AND who is a resident of Carteret County. See Ms. Stewart for an application or visit www.ccrealtors.org
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!
March 20, 2012: Anthem
Contest: For grades 8 - 10, the first prize awards $2, 000!
April 26, 2012:
Fountainhead Essay Contest: Grades 11 and 12 are eligible for up to
$10,000!
May 5, 2012: We the
Living Essay: Grades 10 - 12 with grand prize of $3,000!
NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award - Are you a senior operating your own business? Visit www.NFIB.com/YEA for information.
Interested in the Naval Academy? Juniors who have potential to be a good Naval Officer should attend the naval Academy Summer Seminar Program. Apply online at www.usna.edu, click admissions/summer seminar.
Capex.com scholarship
opportunities: Two $5000
scholarships will be given to recognize character and accomplishments!
One is the High School Innovator of the Year - have you invented something
noteworthy or perhaps you improved a process that affects your school, city or
town? The second is the Lead With Your Heart
Scholarship - are you dedicated to working for the greater good? This
scholarship seeks students who engage in selfless service which impacts the
community. Apply at www.cappex.com/scholarships
NC REACH: New program for NC Adoptees and Former
Foster Youth! Financial assistance is available to pay for college and
other services may be provided such as mentoring, care packages, and
internships. Eligible students are those who have completed secondary
education and who were adopted from NC foster care.....on or after age 12 to
age 18. More information and resources can be found at www.ncreach.org.
Sept 14 - May 14: SunTrust Scholarship Sweepstakes - Free to enter and winner chosen every two weeks...high school seniors eligible to win $1000!!! All seniors should try their luck! Details at www.offtocollege.info or www.suntrusteducation.com .
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MORE OPPORTUNITIES AND INFORMATION: nextSTEP
- win free college tuition up to $10,000!!! Enter at www.nextSTEPmag.com
FOR MINORITIES:
Hispanic College Fund -
3.0 GPA and US Citizen; www.hispanicfund.org/scholarships
Jackie Robinson Foundation - winners are awarded $7,500,
opportunities for mentors/tutors, placement in summer internships and possible
employment.
Check it out
at www.jackierobinson.org/about
Ron Brown Scholar Program - Created to give African American
youth scholarships, leadership experience and service opportunities. www.ronbrown.org/home
SUGGESTED WEBSITES:
MILITARY BENEFITS
http://www.gibill.va.gov/index.htm
http://eknowledge.com/military.asp
(free SAT or ACT materials)
http://gibill.va.gov/benefits/post_911_gibill/yellow_ribbon_program.html
www.finaid.org/military/veterans.phtml
FINANCIAL AID
www.aie.org
www.allstudentloan.org
www.aesmentor.org
www.loans4students.org
www.educaid.com
www.efsi.net
www.fastweb.com
www.us.hsbc.com/personal/student
www.mandtbank.com/personal/loans/plus.cfm
www.nelliemae.com
www.ppslc.com
www.stxpress.com
www.studentloanfunding.com
http://studentaid.ed.gov
www.wiredscholar.com
www.savingforcollege.com
www.scholarshipexperts.com
www.schoolsoup.com
www.zinch.com
www.neadalift.org
www.scholarships.com/success
www.anycollege.com
www.wellsfargo.com/collegesteps
www.scholarshipamerica.org
www.meritaid.com
www.cappex.com/scholarships
www.legion.org/needalift
CAREER PREP
www.netmentors.org
www.readyminds.com
http://www.braintrack.com/colleges-by-career
COLLEGE ADVICE
www.braintrack.com
www.essayedge.com
www.latinocollegeexpo.org
www.nacacnet.org
www.nextSTEPmag.com
www.petersons.com
www.zinch.com
www.goseecampus.com
SAT and ACT PREP
www.supercollege.com
www.number2.com
www.m-w.com
www.collegeboard.com
www.act.org
www.soyouwanna.com
www.actexampracticetests.com
www.Ineedapencil.com
http://domesatreview.com
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES!! Check out www.explo.org.... scholarships are available through this site to attend. A student from the county has been several years on scholarship....FREE...and visited numerous colleges like Yale and Princeton along with taking interesting classes and attending Broadway Shows in New York City!!!
THE SUNSHINE LADY FOUNDATION! MERIT AND NEED BASED SCHOLARSHIPS - TO GET AN APPLICATION, CALL 252-393-7146 OR EMAIL slfscholarships@usa.net . YOU MUST LEAVE YOUR FULL NAME, MAILING ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER!!! USUALLY OBTAIN BEFORE THE END OF MAY.
Looking for an exciting summer activity? Try NC Outward Bound where they teach self-reliance, environmental stewardship, physical fitness, craftsmanship, and compassion. Explore the Blue Ridge Mountains backpacking and rock climbing....whitewater canoeing and backpack in the Appalachian Mountains....try sea kayaking on the Outer Banks... and more! For information visit www.ncoutwardbound.org or phone 1-800-878-5258.
NC
Visit: http://ScholarshipTree.com
Information on scholarships for Music, Drama, Art, Computers, Writing,
Journalism, Dance, and Public Speaking.
AFROTC: apply online to www.afrotc.com
- Scholarships available!!! OTHER WEBSITES:
Air National Guard http://www.goang.com
Educational Funding http://www.efsi.net
US
Army
http://www.goarmy.com
US
Navy
http://www.navy.com
Colleges and Careers http://www.careersandcolleges.com
Barbizon Schools of Modeling, Personal Development, and
Related Creative Arts: free four year college tuition up to
$100,000....call toll free 1-888-999-9404 or visit online at www.barbizonlectures.com
CONGRESS BUNDESTAG YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAM: Full scholarship pays for
exchange between the
Broyhill Leadership Conference, for rising 10th -12th graders, teaches goal setting, leadership, communication, self-concept, and cooperation. Students interested should visit www.broyhill-leadership.org for information and application. Sign up today!!!