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For art students
My strongest suggestion is to prepare a portfolio to be ready for anything that comes your way. Each college offers art scholarships (merit scholarships), academic scholarships, and need based scholarships. Another scholarship resources is the Scholastics Art and Writing Portfolio Competition. Many of the country´s best art schools will automatically give a scholarship for winning a Scholastics key for an individual artwork or a larger scholarship for an entire portfolio. Modeling your porfolio around Scholastics also gives structure that would help you for any other scholarship. Another resouces for local art students is the Raleigh Arts Commission.
For all students
I have basically cut and pasted this information as I have received it and know that some deadlines have already passed. Please contact the guidance office or the college itself for more information on the following scholarships:
FastWeb: You can search for scholarship or college information and find great tips
Scholarship.com: Another Great Web-site for finding information on scholarships and grants.
Wake County Scholarship Information
Awesome Library's great college fund page
Dates for the following are based on the 2002/2003 school year because I haven´t gotten recent updates on these.
Target All-Around Scholarship Type of scholarship: General Requirements/Eligibility: High School senior, US citizen, 2.0 GPA, based on community involvement. Commitment to education, community service, close family involvement. Award: 1,371 one-time awards: 4 at $10,000, 62 at $2,500, and 1,305 at $1,000 DEADLINE: November 1,2001 CONTACT: Target Stores or call (800) 537-4180 or see School Counselor
University of South Carolina-Columbia Alumni Scholars Type of scholarship: General Requirements/Eligibility: SAT 1200+, 3.25 GPA minimum, separate application necessary. Award: $3,500+ reduced tuition DEADLINE: November 1 CONTACT: Office of Admissions (800) 868-5872
University of South Carolina-Columbia Academic Scholarships Type of scholarship: General Requirements/Eligibility: SAT 1200+, 3.25 unweighted GPA, scholarship application plus admission. Award: $5,000 for NC scholars DEADLINE: November 1 CONTACT: Office of Admissions (800) 868-5872
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University of Virginia Jefferson Scholarships Type of scholarship: General Requirements/Eligibility: Excellence in leadership, scholarship, and citizenship; meet requirements for admission to the university. Nomination by school required. Award: Full tuition, room, board, books, and miscellaneous expenses. DEADLINE: November 1 CONTACT: School Counselor www.alumni.virginia.edu/jeffersonscholars/default.asp
Veterans of Foreign Wars Type of scholarship: General Requirements/Eligibility: 9th - 12th grade students are eligible Award: First Place National Scholarship is $25,000, Second is $16,000, Third is $10,000 DEADLINE: November 1, 2000 CONTACT: Local Veterans of Foreign War Post or www.vfw.org/vod.
Mars Hill College Type of scholarship: General equirements/Eligibility: 3.2 GPA, SAT 1000/ACT 22. Award: $500 to Full tuition DEADLINE: November CONTACT: Mars Hill College Mars Hill, NC
The Chapel of Four Chaplains Scholarship Type of scholarship: eneral Requirements/Eligibility: 450 word essay "How Can We Build Bridges of Understanding Through Commitment and Service to Humanity?" Award: 1 - $1,000 Award 2 - $750 Awards 1 - $500 Award 7 - $100 Awards DEADLINE: Monday, November 6, 2000 CONTACT: Guidance Counselor or (6l0)933-3599, www. fourchaplains.org The Chapel of Four Chaplains PO Box 1943 Valley Forge, PA 19482-1943
Mars Hill Honor Scholars Program Type of scholarship: General Requirements/Eligibility: Complete Honors Scholars Application 3.2GPA, 1050 SAT, 23 ACT Essay Recommendations Award: Unspecified DEADLINE: November 6, 2000 CONTACT: Mars Hill COllege Financial Aid Office PO Box 370 Mars Hill, NC 28754
The Chapel of Four Chaplains Type of scholarship: Essay, art or project paper Requirements/Eligibility: 450 word essay, or artwork or a team project Award: $1,000.00 - $100.00 DEADLINE: Nov. 6th for the essay contest; Nov. 20th for project; and Dec. 1st for artwork CONTACT: The Chapel of Four Chaplains P. O. Box 1943 Valley Forge, PA 19482-1943
NC Central University "Name the Scholarship Contest" Type of scholarship: General Requirements/Eligibility: Minimum 3.0 GPA and 1100 SAT Score. Students complete a form to name four new scholarships at NCCU. The person who meets the SAT and GPA requirements and is chosen and submits the winning name is awarded the scholarship. Award: Varies from $2,000 a semester to Full Tuition DEADLINE: November 12, 2001 CONTACT: Download the application at www.nccu.edu Applications have been sent to high schools as well.
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Burger King Scholars Foundation Award Type of scholarship: General Requirements/Eligibility: Cumulative GPA between 2.5 and 3.5 (on a 4.0 basis), works part-time (at least 40 weeks per year), active in community service and/or co-curricular activities, demonstrates financial need Award: $1,000 DEADLINE: November 15, 2000 CONTACT: School Counselor or scholarshipmanagers@erols.com
Emory University Scholars Program Type of scholarship: General Requirements/Eligibility: Strong academic profile FAF and FAFSA filled out by Februaary 15, 2001 Award: Varies DEADLINE: Nomination card and completed application by November 15(postmark) CONTACT: ?
NC Police Corps Scholarship Type of scholarship: Law Enforcement Requirements/Eligibility: Strong academics with participation in Police Corp program. Award: Varies DEADLINE: November 15 CONTACT: School Counselor or 919/715-5478
NC State University Merit Scholarship, Caldwell Alumni Scholarship Type of scholarship: General Requirements/Eligibility: Average SAT of 1300 and GPA of 4.0 weighted. Award: Renewable 4 year scholarships ranging from $4,000 to $2,500 for in-state and $7,500 for out-of-state. The Caldwell carries a renewable stipend of $5000 (in state) and $9500 (out of state). DEADLINE: November 15 CONTACT: NC State Office of Merit Awards at (919) 515-3671 or www2.ncsu.edu
NC State University Centennial Scholars Type of scholarship: Textiles, engineering, chemistry, management, international studies, design Requirements/Eligibility: School-based committee will nominate two students who have an interest study of textiles. Award: $45,000 for students entering the College of Textiles, plus access to a $10,000 enrichment fund to participate in leadership, language immersion or international programs. DEADLINE: November 15 School-based nomination, application process may begin up to 4 weeks earlier CONTACT: School Counselor
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NC State University Merit Awards and Special Scholarships Type of scholarship: General Requirements/Eligibility: 2 of 3 required 1) SAT 1300 or ACT 30 2) GPA 3.85 unweighted or 4.0 weighted 3) Ranked in top 5% of class. Admissions application required by November 15. Award: Range from $2,500 freshman year only up to $4,000 per year DEADLINE: November 15 CONTACT: Office of Merit Awards and Special Scholarships P.O. Box 7342 NC State University Raleigh, NC 27695-7342
North Carolina Department of Crime Control and Public Safety Type of scholarship: Law Enforcement Requirements/Eligibility: Unspecified Award: Up to $7,500.00 per year DEADLINE: November 15,2000 CONTACT: Law Enforcement Support Services 309 Chapanoke Road, Suite 106 Raleigh, NC 27603-3431
UNC-Asheville University Laurels Acedemic/Merit Scholarship Type of scholarship: General Requirements/Eligibility: Three of the following: 3.5 GPA, SAT 1250+, ACT 28+, challenging senior curriculum, must also write an essay Award: Varies DEADLINE: November 15 CONTACT: University Laurels, Enrollment Services, UNC Asheville, CPO #2240, Lipinsky Hall, One University Heights, Asheville, NC 28804-8510.
UNC-CH Thomas Wolfe Scholarship Type of scholarship: Artistic Merit. Must attend UNC-CH. Requirements/Eligibility: Students who write poetry, fiction, plays, and literary non-fiction are eligible. Candidates will submit a five hundred word personal essay entitled "Why I Write", in addition to completing an application questionnaire. Award: Full four-year financial support. DEADLINE: November 15, 2001 CONTACT: www.unc.edu/depts/english/creative/tws
UNC-Chapel Hill Academic Scholarships Type of scholarship: General Requirements/Eligibility: Academic achievement, leadership qualities, commitment to service and potential for success at the university Award: $1000-$12,000 renewable DEADLINE: College application must be on file by November 15, 2000 CONTACT: School Counselor or Office of Scholarship and Student Aid, 310 Pettigrew Hall, CB# 2300, P.O.Box 1080, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Wake Forest University - Nancy Susan Reynolds Scholarship Type of scholarship: General Requirements/Eligibility: There are many merit - based awards at Wake. Students typically score well above 1450 on the SAT-I test, are in the top 3% of their class and are heavily involved in extracurricular activities. Award: Award totals tuition, room, board, and an allowance for books and personal expenses, overseas study, summer grants.DEADLINE: December 1, 2001 CONTACT: Wake Forest University Office of Admissions and Financial Aid phillito@wfu.edu or P. O. Box 7305 Winston-Salem, NC 27109-7305 Academic merit-based scholarships (336) 758-4209 scholarships@wfu.edu or www.wfu.edu/scholarships
Wake Forest University Presidential Scholarships for Distinguished Achievement Type of scholarship: General Requirements/Eligibility: Students who present solid academic credentials and who evidence extraordinary talent in the music, art, drama, leadership, debate, dance, writing, entrepreneurial activity, and community service. There are individual criteria for each area of ability covered in this scholarship award. Award: $11,200 annual, renewable scholarship DEADLINE: December 1, 2001 postmark on application CONTACT: Wake Forest University Office of Admissions and Financial Aid P. O. Box 7305 Winston-Salem, NC 27109-7305 Academic merit-based scholarships (336) 758-4209 scholarships@wfu.edu www.wfu.edu/scholarships
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Wake Forest University Reynolds Scholarship Type of scholarship: General Requirements/Eligibility: Top 1-3 percent of class, SAT 1400+, extracurricular achievements beyond the local level. Award: All costs (including personal expenses), summer grants and overseas travel. DEADLINE: November 15 for early decision, December 1 regular decision CONTACT: Office of Financial Aid Box 7246 Reynolda Station Winston-Salem, NC 27109 (910) 758-5176
Tennessee Technological University - ESAP Type of scholarship: Engineering Requirements/Eligibility: Must apply to Tennessee Tech in Basic Engineering. Must take the ESAP test at Tennessee Tech. Award: $1,000-$10,000 DEADLINE: November 17th, 2001 CONTACT: Kaye Loftis (klofis@tntech.edu) or call 931-372-3834
University of South Carolina - McNair Scholars Type of scholarship: General Requirements/Eligibility: Students with strong academic records who have been involved in high school and community leadership. Typical candidates rank at the top of their high school classes and present SAT scores over 1300. Award: $12,000 per year and McNair Scholar Finalists receive awards of $8,000. DEADLINE: November 30, 2001 (postmark deadline) CONTACT: Scholarship Coordinator Office of Undergraduate Admission University of South Carolina Columbia, SC 29208 880-868-5872 www.sc.edu/admissions
Mars Hill College Type of scholarship: Religion Requirements/Eligibility: 3.2 GPA, SAT 1000/ACT 22. Award: Additional Scholarships available DEADLINE: November CONTACT: Mars Hill College Mars Hill, NC
Elon College Junior Leaders Type of scholarship: Leadership Requirements/Eligibility: Must enroll at Elon for freshman year. B+ average minimum and top 25% of class and PSAT or SAT of 1100 minimum and active in 3 or more organizations and must hold leadership position in one or more organizations. Nomination by high school counselor. Award: $1,500 annually plus one-$500 Elon Experiences Grant DEADLINE: December CONTACT: Admissions Office Elon, NC 27244 (800) 334-8448 or School Counselor
Elon College Junior Scholars Type of scholarship: Academics Requirements/Eligibility: Must enroll at Elon for freshman year. Average - top 15% of class, PSAT or SAT of 1170 minimum, nomination of high school counselor. Award: $1,500 annually and invitation to compete for Honors and Science Fellows upon acceptance to Elon in Senior year DEADLINE: December CONTACT: Admissions Office Elon, NC 27244 (800) 334-8448 or School Counselor
Gardner-Webb University Presidential Scholarship Type of scholarship: General Must attend Gardner-Webb University Requirements/Eligibility: 3.6 GPA, SAT 1070+, ACT 21+, top 20% of class. Award: Up to $36,0=0 for four years DEADLINE: December CONTACT: Gardner-Webb College Boiling Springs, NC 28017 (800) 253-6472 or School Counselor
University of Virginia Holland Minority Scholarships Type of scholarship: General Requirements/Eligibility: African American, SAT 1000, 3.5 GPA, Top 15% of class. Award: $10,000 per year DEADLINE: December CONTACT: Office of Admissions Charlottesville, VA 22906 (804) 982-3200 or School Counselor
Agnes Scott College Scholarship Program Type of scholarship: Nomination Requirements/Eligibility: Nominees must demonstrate academic excellence and contribute to their local and global communities. Award: Varies DEADLINE: December 1, 2000 CONTACT: Career Center or www.agnesscott.edu
Boston University Trustee Scholars Program Type of scholarship: General Requirements/Eligibility: Application materials on-line Award: Tuition & Fees DEADLINE: December 1 CONTACT: www.bu.edu/admissions/truste/. 617-353-2320
Society of Automotive Engineers Engineering Scholarships Type of scholarship: Engineering Requirements/Eligibility: Enrollment in an engineering or related science accredited program. 3.75 GPA, 90th percentile in math and verbal on SAT, or composite ACT Award: $1000-6000 undesignated scholarships, paid directly to colleges or universities. Awards from $400 to full tuition, paid to 64 specific schools with engineering programs. DEADLINE: December 1 CONTACT: School Student Services Sept Connie Harnesh 724-772-4047 www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm
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Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award Type of scholarship: Recognizes young women ages 14-17 engaged in volunteer action within communities and schools. Requirements/Eligibility: 1000-word essay Award: $300 award, Region-level awards of $1000 and an additional $1000 given to the organization where she is most active as a volunteer. DEADLINE: December 1, 2000 CONTACT: Guidance Office Diane Hucke, 733-4818(W), 870-0167(H)or e-mail dhucke@aol.com.
Toyota Community Scholars Program Type of scholarship: General Requirements/Eligibility: Outstsanding Academic ecord, Effective Leader, and Service within and outside the school setting. SCHOOLS CAN ONLY SELECT ONE STUDENT TO COMPETE FOR THIS AWARD. Award: $10,000-$20,000 Over four years DEADLINE: December 3, 2001 CONTACT: Student Services Dept or www.toyota.com/html/about/community_care/education/scholars.html
UNC Pembroke Chancellor's Scholarship Type of scholarship: General Requirements/Eligibility: Academic success, SAT scores, leadership potential, school and community involvement. Award: $4,000 annually and renewable DEADLINE: December 1 is priority and March 1 final CONTACT: School Counselor or UNC Pembroke (800) 949-UNCP or www.uncp.edu
University of South Carolina-Columbia University Scholars Type of scholarship: General Requirements/Eligibility: SAT 1200+, 3.0 GPA, all admissions application considered. Award: $1,500+ reduced tuition DEADLINE: December 1 CONTACT: Office of Admissions (800) 868-5872
Wake Forest Honor Scholarships Type of scholarship: General Requirements/Eligibility: Based on academic record and involvement. Award: Varies from $8,000 to $2,600 annually DEADLINE: December 1 - January 15 based on indivdual award CONTACT: Wake Forest University (336)758-5176
Winston-Salem State Chancellor's Scholarship Type of scholarship: General at Winston-Salem State University Requirements/Eligibility: SAT 1000, GPA 3.5. Award: $4,500 DEADLINE: December 1 CONTACT: Office of Admissions 601 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27110 (910) 750-2070
UNC-Asheville Undergraduate Scholars Program Type of scholarship: General Requirements/Eligibility: Acceptance to UNC-Asheville, overall record, essay, activities Award: Varies DEADLINE: December 4 CONTACT: Office of Admissions (800) 531-9842 or School Counselor
American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship Type of scholarship: Must plan to attend a college, university or certified trade school Requirements/Eligibility: Essay and bibliography Award: Up to $4000 DEADLINE: December 7, 2001 CONTACT: Amercan Fire Sprinkler Association Carolinas Chapter 336-885-5007 or see School Counselor
Appalachian State University W. H. Plemmons Leadership Fellows Program Type of scholarship: Leadership, must attend Appalachian State University Requirements/Eligibility: GPA of at least 3.0 or a combined score of 1000 on the SAT, and previous leadership experience in a high school, civic or community club or organization. Award: $1,500 DEADLINE: December 7, 2001 CONTACT: School Counselor or (828) 262-2120
Appalachian State University Type of scholarship: All Majors Requirements/Eligibility: SAT 1000>, GPA 3.0>, Extra-Curricular Activities Award: Range $500 to $6000 DEADLINE: Most Scholarships-December 8, 2000 CONTACT: CDC
National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Scholarship Type of scholarship: Television Arts & Sciences Requirements/Eligibility: Must seek a career in the television industry. Traditional measurements of academic potential such as GPA and college board scores will be considered and considerable emphasis will be given to creative accomplishments and leadership skills. Award: $30,000 DEADLINE: December 8, 2000 CONTACT: www.emmyonline.org or Guidance Counselor
AFS Awards for Excellence Scholarship Program Type of scholarship: General Requirements/Eligibility: Academic Excellence, Leadership and Community Service Award: AFS year programs in Asia, Europe, Eastern Europe, Latin American, and Africa or from $500-$3500 towards any AFS program DEADLINE: December 15, 2000 CONTACT: Counselor www.awardsforexcellence.com
Centennial Scholars Program College of Textiles NCSU Type of scholarship: General Requirements/Eligibility: Academic achievement, potential leadership qualities, extracurricular activities and unique life experiences. Award: $47,500.00 DEADLINE: December 15, 2000 CONTACT: School Counselor www.tx.ncsu.edu/ss/scholarships.htm
Chowan College Leadership Scholars Program Type of scholarship: General Requirements/Eligibility: Student Government Association President or Class President Award: Tuition and Fees DEADLINE: December 15 CONTACT: Chowan College PO Box 1848 Murfreesboro NC 27855 252-398-6500
College of Textiles Centennial Scholars Program @ NCSU Type of scholarship: Nomination Requirements/Eligibility: Nominees must demonstrate high academic achievement throughout high school, proven and potential leadership, active participation in extracurricular activities, and unique life experiences. Award: Full tuition plus stipend DEADLINE: December 15, 2000 CONTACT: Career Center or kent hester@ncsu.edu
Earl Jones Scholarship Type of scholarship: Must attend Washington and Lee University Requirements/Eligibility: Demonstrated excellence in scholarship, leadership, and character. Excel in the classroom, rank at the top of graduating class and contribute substantially to your school's community. Award: Full tuition DEADLINE: December 15, 2000 CONTACT: www.wlu.edu or School Counselor
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Presbyterian College John I. Smith Scholarship Type of scholarship: General Requirements/Eligibility: Minimum SAT combined score of 1200 (or minimum ACT composite score of 28), and a 3.7 GPA or higher in college preparatory subjects. Renewable with a 3.0 or better college GPA. Must apply for admission to Presbyterian College before December 15. Award: Two-thirds (66%) of tuition DEADLINE: December 15 CONTACT: Office of Admissions, Presbyterian College, Clinton, SC, 29325 or (800) 476-7272.
Presbyterian College Quattlebaum Scholarship Type of scholarship: General Requirements/Eligibility: Minimum SAT combined score of 1350 (or ACT composite of 31) and a minimum GPA in college preparatory subjects of 3.75. Renewable with a 3.3 college GPA. Students must apply for admission to
Presbyterian College by December 15. Award: Full tuition, fees, room and board. DEADLINE: December 15 CONTACT: Office of Admissions, Presbyterian College, Clinton, SC, 29325 or(800)476-7272.
Presbyterian College Southeastern or Dillard Elliott Scholarship Type of scholarship: General Requirements/Eligibility: Minimum SAT combined score of 1000 (or ACT composite score of 22), and a 3.0 GPA or higher in college preparatory subjects. Renewable with a 2.50 or better college GPA. Geographic location of student's residence dictates the scholarship awarded. Must Award: One-third (33%) of tuition. DEADLINE: December 15 CONTACT: Office of Admissions, Presbyterian College, Clinton, SC, 29325 or (800)476-7272.
Presbyterian CollegeBelk Scholarship Type of scholarship: General Requirements/Eligibility: Minimum SAT combined score of 1200 (or ACT composite score of 25), and a 3.5 GPA or higher in college preparatory subjects. Renewable with a 2.50 or better college GPA. Must apply for admission to Presbyterian College by December 15. Award: One-half (50%)of tuition. DEADLINE: December 15 CONTACT: Office of Admissions, Presbyterian College, Clinton, SC, 29325 or (800)476-7272.
University of Richmond Type of scholarship: Science, mathematics or computer science Requirements/Eligibili y: Acdemic achievement, outstanding leadership, community activities,personal motivation, exceptional performance in high school and superior scores on the SAT I and two SAT-II's or the ACT. Award: Unspecified DEADLINE: Dec. 15, 2000 CONTACT: Scholars Office 28 Westhampton Way University of Richmond, VA 23173 Telephone: (804) 289-8916
Converse College Barnet Leadership Scholarship Type of scholarship: Leadership Requirements/Eligibility: Academic excellence, including G.P.A., and SAT/ACT scores. Also, leadership experience and performance during scholarship competition. Award: $2000 to $9000 per year; renewable DEADLINE: December 17 CONTACT: Converse College, 580 East Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29302-0006 or fax 864/596-9225 or www.converse.edu or School Counselor Randolph-Macon College Scholarships Type of scholarship: Must attend Randolph-Macon College Requirements/Eligibility: GPA-3.0 SAT scores of at least 1250 Ranked in the top 10% of their class Award: $5000-$10,000 DEADLINE: December 20, 2000 CONTACT: Counselor
Clemson National Scholars Type of scholarship: General Merit-based Requirements/Eligibility: High academic achievement. Must apply for admission to Clemson University no later than December 31 to be considered. Award: Approximately 10 students will be awarded scholarships covering the entire cost for attendance at Clemson DEADLINE: December 31 CONTACT: Admissions Office, Clemson University, 105 Sikes Hall Box 345124, Clemson, SC 29634 (864)656-2287 or www.clemson.edu
Mensa Education and Research Foundation Type of scholarship: General Requirements/Eligibility: Essay based on applicant's career, vocational or academic goals. Award: $200 to $1,000 DEADLINE: December 31,2001 CONTACT: School Counselor or local Mensa Foundation www.merf.us.mensa.org/scholarships
Sallie Cotton Scholarship - Woman's Club of Raleigh Type of scholarship: General Requirements/Eligibility: Strong academics, SAT scores, references and personal statement. Award: Three $1,000 DEADLINE: December 31 CONTACT: School Counselor
Woman's Club of Raleigh Type of scholarship: Sallie Southall Cotten Scholarship and Lois Fisher Scholarship Requirements/Eligibility: Official Transcript, FAFSA, Complete Application, Three Letters of Recommendation Award: $1,000 DEADLINE: December 31, 2000 CONTACT: Career Development Center, Counselor, Ms. Jan Christenen, 2402 Stafford Ave., Raleigh, NC 27607
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