Scholarships with due dates that have passed are moved here.
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors
Award: $28,000/four years will be given
Application Link: Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship
The application is to be completed and supporting materials uploaded online at www.ncdames.org/florence-kidder-memorial-scholarship
The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of North Carolina will award a scholarship of $3,000 and a runner-up scholarship of $1,000 to two North Carolina high school seniors, to be used at any North Carolina college or university. The recipients will be selected on the basis of character, need and scholastic record, as well as the merit of an essay on the assigned topic.
Matthew C Grazieadei Achievement Scholarship Award
for an OUTSTANDING NC High School Senior with a Disability
$1,000 Award
www.ecac-parentcenter.org Application DUE February 15, 2017
NC Bar Association Endowment Fund
For children of NC Law Enforcement Officers who were killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty.
http://www.ncbar.org/members/divisions/young-lawyers/
2017 Wilmington Civitan Club Scholarship
The Wilmington Civitan Club is a giving group of people who donate their time and efforts to
projects which benefit the local community. The Wilmington Civitan Scholarships provide financial
support to high school students from New Hanover and Pender County who meet a defined set of criteria
including character, financial need, service to the community and scholarship. The Scholarship is a one-
time award of $1,000, which will be paid directly to the educational institution. This year they will be giving away up to 17 $1,000 scholarships!
Criteria: To qualify for the Wilmington Civitan Scholarship, an applicant must:
Graduate from a high school in New Hanover County or Pender County
Be enrolling full-time in an accredited two- or four-year college or university
Demonstrate academic achievement and good moral character
Have financial need as demonstrated by a completed “Scholarship Financial Information Form”
APPLICATION LINK
The North Carolina Child Support Council
three $1000.00 scholarships for graduating seniors.
Applications can be found on the council’s website at www.nccscouncil.org.
The State Employees Association of North Carolina Scholarship Foundation
Scholarship applications are available at https://www.seanc.org/scholarship
3 Categories:
(please apply in one category only)
Financial, Merit, Member Only
Dates
Jan. 1 - April 15 Enrollment Period
April 15 Applications must be postmarked by
May 1 Entries sent to SEANC Central Office
May 24-26 Statewide Judging
CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
$2,600 Awarded for first year ($1,300 per semester; 2nd semester contingent on 1st semester grades).
Must rank in top 25% of class with minimum 3.5 unweighted GPA.
Application available at www.cfcc.edu/merit
DEADLINE March 31, 2016
2016 NCACTE Guidance & Career Development Scholarship
The application cycle for the 2016 NCACTE Guidance & Career Development Division Scholarship is NOW OPEN! The purpose of the NCACTE Guidance and Career Development Division Scholarship is to assist the recipient during his/her higher education by subsidizing the cost of attending a community college or university. The scholarship is available on a competitive basis to graduating high school students who have taken Career and Technical Education courses and achieved the status of a CTE completer.
Award amount: $1,000 nonrenewable
Application Link: https://ncacte.wufoo.com/forms/m1q4cajf1kchsyx/
Scholarship Application Deadline: April 15, 2016; 11:45 p.m.
Eligibility:
- Applicant must be a high school senior with a CTE concentration (completer status).
- Applicant must be enrolled or accepted into an accredited four-year college/university, community college, or technical school for Fall 2016 with a CTE related major.
- Applicant must have a minimum high school grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Rose M. Ratka Scholarship Program
Alliance Credit Union has honored the memory of its late President/CEO, Rose M. Ratka, by honoring a scholarship in her name to students since 1997. Applicants are evaluated on academic performance, volunteerism, leadership activities in their school and/or community and a written essay. Below outlines the qualifications and some details:
· Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA
· Must be a member of Alliance Credit Union (they may join at the time of application and the $10 lifetime membership fee will be waived)
· Completed applications must be received or postmarked by April 1st, 2017
· We are giving out up to five scholarships for $2,000 which can be used for college expenses
· Scholarship funds are awarded in May
Download Application Here
Retired Teachers of the Cape Fear Area Scholarship
To qualify as a recipient of the $1000.00 scholarship requirements must be met:
1. Must be enrolled in an accredited four year college or university for the 2016-2017.
2. Must have earned a minimum 2.5 cumulative high school GPA
3. Must show evidence of strong school and community involvement
4. Write an essay (minimum of 200 words) stating why you should become the recipient of the scholarship.
Due May 5, 2017
Applications available from Ms. Williams in Student Services.
UNC Greensboro Evenson Scholarship in Education
-The Evenson Scholarship is for incoming first-year UNCG students who have declared education as their major.
-The scholarship is awarded to one student each year. Last year, the fund awarded $2500 to a UNCG student.
-The student must be from New Hanover County and have financial need (shown through the completion of the FAFSA).
-The scholarship is non-renewable, so a different student will be awarded each year.
Due May 1st, 2017
APPLICATION LINK
Cape Fear Post S.A.M.E. Scholarship (Society of Military Engineers)
For students enrolling in a 4 year college planning to pursue a career in engineering, architecture, or similar.
$1,000 given each year for four years - total scholarship is worth $4,000
Application Due May 5, 2016
Scholarship Information Sheet
Scholarship Application
Scholarship Recommendation Form
Coca Cola Scholarship
Achievement-based scholarship, recognizing leadership and service and a commitment to make a positive impact in a student's school or community.
http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/applicants/#.VfGl7tJVhBc
PEO STAR Scholarship
A woman is eligible to be recommended for the P.E.O. STAR Scholarship provided she:
Appalachian State University
To help streamline the admission and scholarship application processes, the Office of Admissions and the Office of University Scholarships partnered to establish a central deadline, as well as open the scholarship application to all students who apply for admission. Students who wish to be considered for merit scholarship opportunities or our selective academic programs (The Honors College and Watauga Residential College) must submit a complete application for admission and a complete scholarship application by November 15.
A complete merit scholarship application consists of:
APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY - SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Changes to ACCESS Scholars Program
The ACCESS Scholars Program at Appalachian allows students to attend our university debt-free for four years. This year, the application process for the ACCESS Scholars Program has changed.
To be considered, a student must:
NC A&T State University
NEW SCHOLARSHIP
Cheatham-White Scholarship - FULL TUITION, books, housing, meals, and other expenses. Four summers of fully funded enrichment and networking opportunities that may include international travel and study.
www.ncat.edu/academics/honors/cheatham-white
Horatio Alger Scholarship
***NEED BASED****
https://scholars.horatioalger.org/
Alpha Psi Omega Chapter Debutante Program (for young ladies)
Juniors or Seniors from New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender or Columbus County areas may apply.
GPA must be 2.5 or above and have plans to attend college.
Link to Application: www.akaalphapsiomega.com
Prudential Spirit of Community Award
https://spirit.prudential.com/
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship
High school seniors who demonstrate exceptional leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship are invited to apply for the 2018 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program. This program annually provides college-bound students with $10,000 renewable scholarships – up to $40,000 total per recipient – and supports them as they lead and serve in college and beyond.
Applications for the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program will be accepted online until January 4, 2018. Additional information, eligibility requirements, and a link to the application are available online. You may also follow us on Facebook.
Elks National Foundation
Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Read more about the program and access the application via this link:
http://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm
AXA Achievement Scholarship
One chosen from each state receives $10,000, and ten of those will be awarded an additional $15,000. The scholarship values ambition, respect, and college readiness. Only the first 10,000 applications will be accepted; we encourage you to apply early. Click HERE to visit the application site!
NC State Balanced Man Scholarship
The NC State chapter of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity is offering 4 one-time scholarships in the amounts of $1,000, $500, $150 and $100 to incoming freshmen men for the 2017 academic year!
Applicants can apply online at: https://goo.gl/forms/QdBJ2M6ejQhy5rng1
Applicants have no obligation to join or affiliate with SigEp to be eligible for the scholarship.
For questions concerning the Balanced Man Scholarship or the transition to NC State, please contact mecuttin@ncsu.edu.
2018 Stewardship Excellence Scholarship
The Lower Cape Fear Stewardship Development Coalition is a group dedicated to “Encouraging and recognizing outstanding development that protects, conserves, improves, and provides awareness of our natural resources in the Lower Cape Fear region”.
We are again this year offering a Scholarship Award as part of our program. The main scholarship information is provided below:
SENCLAND MOAA SCHOLARSHIP
The SENCLAND Chapter of the Military Officers Association of American
is offering two (2) one-time scholarships in the amount of $3,000, and
$2,000 to selected seniors in area high schools.
Senior cadets of area JROTC units **OR** seniors who are children of active or honorably retired
military are eligible and encouraged to apply.
http://www.sencland.org/_scholarship.php
New Hanover County Board of Education Student Scholarships for Future Teachers
The New Hanover County Board of Education (Board) is accepting applications for the New Hanover County Board of Education Student Scholarships for Future Teachers.
The Board will award four scholarship loans of $7,000, specifically, $3,500 per semester, each year to an accredited North Carolina college or university of the recipient’s choice, for a total amount of $28,000 per scholarship. The scholarships will provide incentive, recognition, and financial assistance to outstanding individuals who are academically talented for professional development in the field of education.For more information and to apply for the scholarship please visit
http://www.nhcs.net/board/scholarship/BOEscholarship.htm.
The deadline to submit the application and all of the necessary documentation is due by noon on
Tuesday, February 6, 2018.
SECU People Helping People (Interest meeting 1/12/18 -Media Center during A & B lunch)
The State Employee's Credit Union People Helping People Scholarship is valued at $10,000 ($1,250 per semester for 8 consecutive semesters).
This scholarship is specifically for Seniors who demonstrate leadership, excellence of character, integrity and community involvement.
Additional eligibility requirements are listed below:
All eligible seniors must meet the following requirements:
• Must be an SECU member or is eligible for membership through a parent/guardian
• Must be a United States citizen and resident of North Carolina
• Must be a senior at a North Carolina public high school
• Must be attending one of the 16 UNC system universities
• Must have demonstrated scholastic achievement with a 2.5 or higher unweighted GPA
• Must file FAFSA as part of the application
php_eligibility_criteria.pdf
php_application (Type in application and print out)
php_consent_form.pdf
php_bio_guidelines.pdf
The full application and consent form must be submitted to Ms. Hopkins in Student Services by Wednesday, February 14 at 3:30pm.
If you have more questions, please contact Ms. Hopkins.
The Wilmington Road Runners Club (WRRC) is offering a scholarship program to promising high school seniors who are participating in cross country and/or track. Under this program, the WRRC plans to award $1,000 scholarships to one girl and one boy who best satisfy the WRRC selection process.
In a change to previous years, student athletes are now accountable for their own application and must apply directly to WRRC. Coaches will be contacted for a brief reference following the application deadline (March 23rd 2018).
Online applications and further information are available here,
https://wilmingtonroadrunners.wildapricot.org/WRRC-Scholarship
The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation is the Nation’s oldest and largest provider of need-based scholarships to military families. Our scholarships are for children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen pursuing a post-secondary education at any accredited school—whether that be a trade school, career training, community college, or four-year university. We’re not competitive and we award scholarships to every eligible applicant. Since 1962, the Scholarship Foundation has provided nearly 40,000 scholarships, valued at over $110,000,000.
Scholarship application for the 2018-2019 academic year opened on January 1, 2018 and will close on March 1, 2018. The application can be accessed at www.mcsf.org/apply.
Below are links to digital brochures:
Ralph Robins Scholarship Award
For Vocal Performing Arts or Music Education
Application on website https://www.wilmingtonchoralsociety.com/scholarship
Student must be part of a vocal performing arts program during 2016-2017 school year. Recipients do not need to plan on majoring in music, but must plan to continue their study of voice or participate in choral activities in the post-secondary academic institution.
New Hanover County Board of Education Student Scholarships for Future Teachers
The New Hanover County Board of Education (Board) is accepting applications for the New Hanover County Board of Education Student Scholarships for Future Teachers.
The Board will award four scholarship loans of $7,000, specifically, $3,500 per semester, each year to an accredited North Carolina college or university of the recipient’s choice, for a total amount of $28,000 per scholarship. The scholarships will provide incentive, recognition, and financial assistance to outstanding individuals who are academically talented for professional development in the field of education.
For more information and to apply for the scholarship please visit http://www.nhcs.net/board/scholarship/BOEscholarship.htm. The deadline to submit the application and all of the necessary documentation is
by noon on
Tuesday, February 6, 2018.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
was founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. on January 16, 1920. The sorority was founded on the principles of scholarship, community service, sisterhood and finer womanhood. The Zeta Rho Zeta Graduate Chapter is one of many graduate chapters of our beloved organization. This year our chapter will award a scholarship for $500. The scholarship application and the required documents must be submitted by April 2, 2018, 11:59 pm via email only tozetarhozeta@gmail.com.
This year our chapter will award a scholarship for $500. The scholarship application and the required documents must be submitted by April 2, 2018, 11:59 pm via email only tozetarhozeta@gmail.com
NC Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarships
Eunice Riggins Memorial Scholarship $2,000
Mary Rose Mills - Linda Rankin Memorial Scholarship $2,000
Clare Johnson Marley - Mary Earle Berger Fine Arts Scholarship $2,000
Scholarship requirements vary. Please see Ms. Williams in counseling for application.
DUE March 15, 2018
African American Network - Carolinas Scholarship
Scholarship for college-bound students in NC or SC planning to major in engineering, computer science, the sciences, accounting, business, or finance. Deadline is March 2, 2018. Eligibility based on grades. See attached information sheet.
INFORMATION SHEET
Margaret A. Green Memorial Fund for Asthma and Scholarship
Applicants must be high school graduate with 3.0 or higher GPA.
Essay required: How can college helm me to succeed in my spiritual and secular life?
Due April 2, 2018
See Ms. Williams in counseling for an application.
Kiwanis Scholarship
The Wilmington Kiwanis Club is offering a scholarship ($2,600 per year for four years) to a student in New Hanover County who has been accepted and plans on attending UNCW.
This student should be strong academically, be active in the community, and must demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
Please let me know if you can think of or hear of any students planning to go to UNCW that may be a good fit for this scholarship. If you have a mostly senior class, I would appreciate you mentioning this to them :)
Please have interested students see Ms. Ahrenberg in student services.
Deadline: April 2nd by 4:00PM to Ms. Ahrenberg
C-Step College Transfer Program
(for students with a strong desire to attend UNC Chapel Hill, but feel it is beyond their reach)
website:
http://admissions.unc.edu/apply/transfer-students/carolina-student-transfer-excellence-program-c-step/how-to-apply-for-c-step/
Steps:
1. Apply to Cape Fear Community College for Assoc in Arts or Assoc in Science.
2. Apply to the C-Step program - read application carefully!
http://admissions.unc.edu/c-step-app/
3. Send UNC C-Step a high school transcript and test scores
4. Send recommendation letters
5. Answer essay questions
6. Apply for financial aid - students must be eligible for aid to qualify
Deadline April 1
North Carolina Society of Accountants Scholarship Awards
See Ms. Williams in counseling for application
Student must be a resident of NC
Must enroll in accredited school of higher education in NC
Must enroll in an accounting degree program with 6 or more credit hours per semester (two or four year program)
Must show a firm intention to continue into the field of Accounting
DUE April 15, 2018
Hoggard PTSO Senior Scholarship
This scholarship recognizes high school achievement and does not have a grade point restriction. The PTSO is looking for students who have made a positive impact on Hoggard High School.
Applications can be found on PTSO webiste or obtained in the Student Services office.
PTSO Membership is required to apply - Membership must be in effect by March 30, 2018
Application requirements - completed application, transcript, reference from Hoggard staff member, short (250 word) essay describing how Hoggard has impacted you.
Due date - April 13, 2018 at 3:30 pm
Delores F Moore Scholarship
This scholarship is for underprivileged students planning to attend college.
www.wilmtenfoundation.org/dolores_f_moore_scholarship.htm
Application must be postmarked by April 27
New Hanover Co. School Nutrition Assoc. Scholarship
Two annual scholarships of $500 each.
Student must be a child or grandchild of a NHCS Nutrition Association member.
Deadline: April 27, 2018 to School Nutrition Office.
See Ms. Williams in student services for a paper application.
Self-Help Credit Union Scholarship
$500 scholarship for college-bound senoir
Due April 30
Scholarship Info Handout
Scholarship Application
Paddle for Troops Scholarship
Any dependent of an Active, Prior, or Retired Military personnel may apply who is:
Scholarship Application
Love Is Bald: "Pey" It Forward
This is a scholarship that was created for Hoggard students whose lives have been impacted by cancer. This scholarship was created by Peyton's friends to honor the memory of Peyton Dergay, Hoggard Class of 1996. The founding ideas of the scholarship are to keep Peyton's spirit and memory alive, to "Pey" it forward to others, and to never take life, friends, and family for granted. To qualify, you must be admitted to a four-year college or university; have experienced the struggles of cancer through self, friends, or family; and must complete the scholarship application packet. Please see Ms. Hopkins for application materials.
Click HERE for information sheet.
Deadline: April 27
CAPE FEAR ROTARY SCHOLARSHIPS
for UNC Wilmington and Cape Fear Community College
http://capefearrotary.com/documents.php?folder=Scholarship-Forms
SkillsUSA
Check out the SkillsUSA website for several scholarship opportunities based on merit, leadership, and goals to pursue a technical course of study like construction or engineering.
http://www.skillsusa.org/membership-resources/scholarships-financial-aid/
Qualifications, award amounts, and due dates vary, so pay close attention to the scholarship details.
CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Need-based SCHOLARSHIPS
http://cfcc.edu/finaid/
Follow the above link to access two things: Application for CFCC-only scholarships, and the application for outside scholarships (two different applications). Half way down on the right hand side. Also available beside the applications are instructions for filling them out, as well as information about federal work-study options.
Scholarship applications are processed AFTER class registration.
Betsy Y. Justus NCTA Founders Scholarship
Scholarship supports young women in NC pursuing academic and career paths in STEM
Raleigh, NC — The Founders Scholarship was established in memory of NCTA's founding CEO. Following her death in the summer of 2011, NCTA launched this scholarship to support young women in North Carolina who are pursuing an academic and career path in STEM, with an emphasis on technology and engineering.
Every year, two students are selected to receive the $4,000 scholarship ($1,000 per year) and a personal computer provided by Lenovo. Students meeting the following criteria are eligible to apply for this sponsorship:
For further questions please contact the North Carolina Technology Association (NCTA) at 919.856.0393.
“B. Davis Scholarship”
The creators of the “Student Award Search Aid” website are offering a scholarship for 2018.
Please visit our website at http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm to read about us and to apply for our scholarship. While you’re there, please browse through the rest of the site to learn more about applying for scholarships.
Our website was developed solely for the purpose of helping students locate and apply for scholarships. We are trying to improve the students’ chances for success. The site is free and we charge nothing for the information or the application.
The deadline for applications is May 22, 2018
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at awards@studentawardsearch.com
NC A&T Alumni Scholarships
The North Carolina A&T State University Wilmington Alumni Chapter is currently accepting applications for our 2018-2019 $1,000.00 college scholarship. This scholarship is open to any high school student from Pender, New Hanover, and Brunswick County planning to attend North Carolina A&T State University Fall 2018.
Please see the attached documents as well as links to our Google docs.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1GcFEoOERgqETZApBkCH52NQcwtlLQI04
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1E4eCAY6kXCSBp8PiHZLKMX6hC1gY0sf1
UNC Greensboro Evenson Scholarship
-The Evenson Scholarship is for incoming first-year UNCG students who have declared education as their major.
-The scholarship is awarded to one student each year. Last year, the fund awarded $2500 to a UNCG student.
-The student must be from New Hanover County and have financial need (shown through the completion of the FAFSA).
-The scholarship is non-renewable, so a different student will be awarded each year.
APPLICATION LINK
Due May 1, 2018
Red Cross: Leaders Save Lives Scholarship Opportunity
Host a blood drive and win scholarship funds based on number of pints of blood donated!
Drive must be coordinated between June 1 - Aug 31, 2018
Visit redcrossblood.org/LeadersSaveLives for more information!
Marine Corps Veteran Scholarship
Is there a Marine Corps Veteran in your family tree? You must have at least a B average or 3.0 GPA. Your Marine relative must let you have a copy of their discharge from the Marines. Please see Ms. Williams in Student Services for an application.
Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors
Award: $28,000/four years will be given
Application Link: Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship
The application is to be completed and supporting materials uploaded online at www.ncdames.org/florence-kidder-memorial-scholarship
The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of North Carolina will award a scholarship of $3,000 and a runner-up scholarship of $1,000 to two North Carolina high school seniors, to be used at any North Carolina college or university. The recipients will be selected on the basis of character, need and scholastic record, as well as the merit of an essay on the assigned topic.
Matthew C Grazieadei Achievement Scholarship Award
for an OUTSTANDING NC High School Senior with a Disability
$1,000 Award
www.ecac-parentcenter.org Application DUE February 15, 2017
NC Bar Association Endowment Fund
For children of NC Law Enforcement Officers who were killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty.
http://www.ncbar.org/members/divisions/young-lawyers/
2017 Wilmington Civitan Club Scholarship
The Wilmington Civitan Club is a giving group of people who donate their time and efforts to
projects which benefit the local community. The Wilmington Civitan Scholarships provide financial
support to high school students from New Hanover and Pender County who meet a defined set of criteria
including character, financial need, service to the community and scholarship. The Scholarship is a one-
time award of $1,000, which will be paid directly to the educational institution. This year they will be giving away up to 17 $1,000 scholarships!
Criteria: To qualify for the Wilmington Civitan Scholarship, an applicant must:
Graduate from a high school in New Hanover County or Pender County
Be enrolling full-time in an accredited two- or four-year college or university
Demonstrate academic achievement and good moral character
Have financial need as demonstrated by a completed “Scholarship Financial Information Form”
APPLICATION LINK
The North Carolina Child Support Council
three $1000.00 scholarships for graduating seniors.
Applications can be found on the council’s website at www.nccscouncil.org.
The State Employees Association of North Carolina Scholarship Foundation
Scholarship applications are available at https://www.seanc.org/scholarship
3 Categories:
(please apply in one category only)
Financial, Merit, Member Only
Dates
Jan. 1 - April 15 Enrollment Period
April 15 Applications must be postmarked by
May 1 Entries sent to SEANC Central Office
May 24-26 Statewide Judging
CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
$2,600 Awarded for first year ($1,300 per semester; 2nd semester contingent on 1st semester grades).
Must rank in top 25% of class with minimum 3.5 unweighted GPA.
Application available at www.cfcc.edu/merit
DEADLINE March 31, 2016
2016 NCACTE Guidance & Career Development Scholarship
The application cycle for the 2016 NCACTE Guidance & Career Development Division Scholarship is NOW OPEN! The purpose of the NCACTE Guidance and Career Development Division Scholarship is to assist the recipient during his/her higher education by subsidizing the cost of attending a community college or university. The scholarship is available on a competitive basis to graduating high school students who have taken Career and Technical Education courses and achieved the status of a CTE completer.
Award amount: $1,000 nonrenewable
Application Link: https://ncacte.wufoo.com/forms/m1q4cajf1kchsyx/
Scholarship Application Deadline: April 15, 2016; 11:45 p.m.
Eligibility:
- Applicant must be a high school senior with a CTE concentration (completer status).
- Applicant must be enrolled or accepted into an accredited four-year college/university, community college, or technical school for Fall 2016 with a CTE related major.
- Applicant must have a minimum high school grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Rose M. Ratka Scholarship Program
Alliance Credit Union has honored the memory of its late President/CEO, Rose M. Ratka, by honoring a scholarship in her name to students since 1997. Applicants are evaluated on academic performance, volunteerism, leadership activities in their school and/or community and a written essay. Below outlines the qualifications and some details:
· Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA
· Must be a member of Alliance Credit Union (they may join at the time of application and the $10 lifetime membership fee will be waived)
· Completed applications must be received or postmarked by April 1st, 2017
· We are giving out up to five scholarships for $2,000 which can be used for college expenses
· Scholarship funds are awarded in May
Download Application Here
Retired Teachers of the Cape Fear Area Scholarship
To qualify as a recipient of the $1000.00 scholarship requirements must be met:
1. Must be enrolled in an accredited four year college or university for the 2016-2017.
2. Must have earned a minimum 2.5 cumulative high school GPA
3. Must show evidence of strong school and community involvement
4. Write an essay (minimum of 200 words) stating why you should become the recipient of the scholarship.
Due May 5, 2017
Applications available from Ms. Williams in Student Services.
UNC Greensboro Evenson Scholarship in Education
-The Evenson Scholarship is for incoming first-year UNCG students who have declared education as their major.
-The scholarship is awarded to one student each year. Last year, the fund awarded $2500 to a UNCG student.
-The student must be from New Hanover County and have financial need (shown through the completion of the FAFSA).
-The scholarship is non-renewable, so a different student will be awarded each year.
Due May 1st, 2017
APPLICATION LINK
Cape Fear Post S.A.M.E. Scholarship (Society of Military Engineers)
For students enrolling in a 4 year college planning to pursue a career in engineering, architecture, or similar.
$1,000 given each year for four years - total scholarship is worth $4,000
Application Due May 5, 2016
Scholarship Information Sheet
Scholarship Application
Scholarship Recommendation Form
Coca Cola Scholarship
Achievement-based scholarship, recognizing leadership and service and a commitment to make a positive impact in a student's school or community.
http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/applicants/#.VfGl7tJVhBc
PEO STAR Scholarship
A woman is eligible to be recommended for the P.E.O. STAR Scholarship provided she:
- Exhibits excellence in leadership, academics, extracurricular activities, community service and potential for future success
- Is in the final academic year (senior year) of her secondary education and is 20 years of age or under at the end of the calendar year
- Has a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Is a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States or Canada
- Plans to attend an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the United States or Canada, full-time or part-time, in the fall of the academic year following high school graduation
- Is recommended by and receives the vote of a local P.E.O. chapter
- Please see Ms. Hopkins by October 2 if you are interested in learning more about the PEO STAR Scholarship.
Appalachian State University
To help streamline the admission and scholarship application processes, the Office of Admissions and the Office of University Scholarships partnered to establish a central deadline, as well as open the scholarship application to all students who apply for admission. Students who wish to be considered for merit scholarship opportunities or our selective academic programs (The Honors College and Watauga Residential College) must submit a complete application for admission and a complete scholarship application by November 15.
A complete merit scholarship application consists of:
- Complete application for admission
- Three essays – prompts provided in the application
- Two letters of recommendation – submitted via the electronic portal
- Résumé – submitted through the student MyApp portal
APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY - SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Changes to ACCESS Scholars Program
The ACCESS Scholars Program at Appalachian allows students to attend our university debt-free for four years. This year, the application process for the ACCESS Scholars Program has changed.
To be considered, a student must:
- Complete an application for admission by February 1.
- Complete the electronic scholarship application (located on a student's MyApp portal). The ACCESS Scholars Program application and the merit scholarship application are one and the same – we will only consider students who apply for admission and scholarships by November 15 for merit scholarships; however, those who complete the application for scholarships after November 15 and prior to March 1 will be considered for the ACCESS Scholars Program.
- Complete and submit the FAFSA to Appalachian. Should you have additional questions about the ACCESS Scholars Program, please contact Conner Brannan, Assistant Director of Admissions atbrannance@appstate.edu or 828-262-7766.
NC A&T State University
NEW SCHOLARSHIP
Cheatham-White Scholarship - FULL TUITION, books, housing, meals, and other expenses. Four summers of fully funded enrichment and networking opportunities that may include international travel and study.
www.ncat.edu/academics/honors/cheatham-white
Horatio Alger Scholarship
***NEED BASED****
https://scholars.horatioalger.org/
Alpha Psi Omega Chapter Debutante Program (for young ladies)
Juniors or Seniors from New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender or Columbus County areas may apply.
GPA must be 2.5 or above and have plans to attend college.
Link to Application: www.akaalphapsiomega.com
Prudential Spirit of Community Award
https://spirit.prudential.com/
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship
High school seniors who demonstrate exceptional leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship are invited to apply for the 2018 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program. This program annually provides college-bound students with $10,000 renewable scholarships – up to $40,000 total per recipient – and supports them as they lead and serve in college and beyond.
Applications for the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program will be accepted online until January 4, 2018. Additional information, eligibility requirements, and a link to the application are available online. You may also follow us on Facebook.
Elks National Foundation
Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Read more about the program and access the application via this link:
http://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm
AXA Achievement Scholarship
One chosen from each state receives $10,000, and ten of those will be awarded an additional $15,000. The scholarship values ambition, respect, and college readiness. Only the first 10,000 applications will be accepted; we encourage you to apply early. Click HERE to visit the application site!
NC State Balanced Man Scholarship
The NC State chapter of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity is offering 4 one-time scholarships in the amounts of $1,000, $500, $150 and $100 to incoming freshmen men for the 2017 academic year!
Applicants can apply online at: https://goo.gl/forms/QdBJ2M6ejQhy5rng1
Applicants have no obligation to join or affiliate with SigEp to be eligible for the scholarship.
For questions concerning the Balanced Man Scholarship or the transition to NC State, please contact mecuttin@ncsu.edu.
2018 Stewardship Excellence Scholarship
The Lower Cape Fear Stewardship Development Coalition is a group dedicated to “Encouraging and recognizing outstanding development that protects, conserves, improves, and provides awareness of our natural resources in the Lower Cape Fear region”.
We are again this year offering a Scholarship Award as part of our program. The main scholarship information is provided below:
- $1,000 scholarship, elegant desktop engraved plaque, and certificate
- Purpose: Competitive scholarship to current graduating senior or high school graduate entering into a program at an accredited institution of higher learning located in Brunswick, New Hanover or Pender County, whose career path will include focusing on environmental stewardship through protection, conservation, improvement, and awareness of natural resources, etc., used to offset educational expenses (non-tuition linked)
SENCLAND MOAA SCHOLARSHIP
The SENCLAND Chapter of the Military Officers Association of American
is offering two (2) one-time scholarships in the amount of $3,000, and
$2,000 to selected seniors in area high schools.
Senior cadets of area JROTC units **OR** seniors who are children of active or honorably retired
military are eligible and encouraged to apply.
http://www.sencland.org/_scholarship.php
New Hanover County Board of Education Student Scholarships for Future Teachers
The New Hanover County Board of Education (Board) is accepting applications for the New Hanover County Board of Education Student Scholarships for Future Teachers.
The Board will award four scholarship loans of $7,000, specifically, $3,500 per semester, each year to an accredited North Carolina college or university of the recipient’s choice, for a total amount of $28,000 per scholarship. The scholarships will provide incentive, recognition, and financial assistance to outstanding individuals who are academically talented for professional development in the field of education.For more information and to apply for the scholarship please visit
http://www.nhcs.net/board/scholarship/BOEscholarship.htm.
The deadline to submit the application and all of the necessary documentation is due by noon on
Tuesday, February 6, 2018.
SECU People Helping People (Interest meeting 1/12/18 -Media Center during A & B lunch)
The State Employee's Credit Union People Helping People Scholarship is valued at $10,000 ($1,250 per semester for 8 consecutive semesters).
This scholarship is specifically for Seniors who demonstrate leadership, excellence of character, integrity and community involvement.
Additional eligibility requirements are listed below:
All eligible seniors must meet the following requirements:
• Must be an SECU member or is eligible for membership through a parent/guardian
• Must be a United States citizen and resident of North Carolina
• Must be a senior at a North Carolina public high school
• Must be attending one of the 16 UNC system universities
• Must have demonstrated scholastic achievement with a 2.5 or higher unweighted GPA
• Must file FAFSA as part of the application
php_eligibility_criteria.pdf
php_application (Type in application and print out)
php_consent_form.pdf
php_bio_guidelines.pdf
The full application and consent form must be submitted to Ms. Hopkins in Student Services by Wednesday, February 14 at 3:30pm.
If you have more questions, please contact Ms. Hopkins.
The Wilmington Road Runners Club (WRRC) is offering a scholarship program to promising high school seniors who are participating in cross country and/or track. Under this program, the WRRC plans to award $1,000 scholarships to one girl and one boy who best satisfy the WRRC selection process.
In a change to previous years, student athletes are now accountable for their own application and must apply directly to WRRC. Coaches will be contacted for a brief reference following the application deadline (March 23rd 2018).
Online applications and further information are available here,
https://wilmingtonroadrunners.wildapricot.org/WRRC-Scholarship
The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation is the Nation’s oldest and largest provider of need-based scholarships to military families. Our scholarships are for children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen pursuing a post-secondary education at any accredited school—whether that be a trade school, career training, community college, or four-year university. We’re not competitive and we award scholarships to every eligible applicant. Since 1962, the Scholarship Foundation has provided nearly 40,000 scholarships, valued at over $110,000,000.
Scholarship application for the 2018-2019 academic year opened on January 1, 2018 and will close on March 1, 2018. The application can be accessed at www.mcsf.org/apply.
Below are links to digital brochures:
- Undergraduate Scholarship
- Career & Technical Education Scholarship
- Heroes Tribute Scholarship Program for Children of the Wounded
Ralph Robins Scholarship Award
For Vocal Performing Arts or Music Education
Application on website https://www.wilmingtonchoralsociety.com/scholarship
Student must be part of a vocal performing arts program during 2016-2017 school year. Recipients do not need to plan on majoring in music, but must plan to continue their study of voice or participate in choral activities in the post-secondary academic institution.
New Hanover County Board of Education Student Scholarships for Future Teachers
The New Hanover County Board of Education (Board) is accepting applications for the New Hanover County Board of Education Student Scholarships for Future Teachers.
The Board will award four scholarship loans of $7,000, specifically, $3,500 per semester, each year to an accredited North Carolina college or university of the recipient’s choice, for a total amount of $28,000 per scholarship. The scholarships will provide incentive, recognition, and financial assistance to outstanding individuals who are academically talented for professional development in the field of education.
For more information and to apply for the scholarship please visit http://www.nhcs.net/board/scholarship/BOEscholarship.htm. The deadline to submit the application and all of the necessary documentation is
by noon on
Tuesday, February 6, 2018.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
was founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. on January 16, 1920. The sorority was founded on the principles of scholarship, community service, sisterhood and finer womanhood. The Zeta Rho Zeta Graduate Chapter is one of many graduate chapters of our beloved organization. This year our chapter will award a scholarship for $500. The scholarship application and the required documents must be submitted by April 2, 2018, 11:59 pm via email only tozetarhozeta@gmail.com.
This year our chapter will award a scholarship for $500. The scholarship application and the required documents must be submitted by April 2, 2018, 11:59 pm via email only tozetarhozeta@gmail.com
NC Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarships
Eunice Riggins Memorial Scholarship $2,000
Mary Rose Mills - Linda Rankin Memorial Scholarship $2,000
Clare Johnson Marley - Mary Earle Berger Fine Arts Scholarship $2,000
Scholarship requirements vary. Please see Ms. Williams in counseling for application.
DUE March 15, 2018
African American Network - Carolinas Scholarship
Scholarship for college-bound students in NC or SC planning to major in engineering, computer science, the sciences, accounting, business, or finance. Deadline is March 2, 2018. Eligibility based on grades. See attached information sheet.
INFORMATION SHEET
Margaret A. Green Memorial Fund for Asthma and Scholarship
Applicants must be high school graduate with 3.0 or higher GPA.
Essay required: How can college helm me to succeed in my spiritual and secular life?
Due April 2, 2018
See Ms. Williams in counseling for an application.
Kiwanis Scholarship
The Wilmington Kiwanis Club is offering a scholarship ($2,600 per year for four years) to a student in New Hanover County who has been accepted and plans on attending UNCW.
This student should be strong academically, be active in the community, and must demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
Please let me know if you can think of or hear of any students planning to go to UNCW that may be a good fit for this scholarship. If you have a mostly senior class, I would appreciate you mentioning this to them :)
Please have interested students see Ms. Ahrenberg in student services.
Deadline: April 2nd by 4:00PM to Ms. Ahrenberg
C-Step College Transfer Program
(for students with a strong desire to attend UNC Chapel Hill, but feel it is beyond their reach)
website:
http://admissions.unc.edu/apply/transfer-students/carolina-student-transfer-excellence-program-c-step/how-to-apply-for-c-step/
Steps:
1. Apply to Cape Fear Community College for Assoc in Arts or Assoc in Science.
2. Apply to the C-Step program - read application carefully!
http://admissions.unc.edu/c-step-app/
3. Send UNC C-Step a high school transcript and test scores
4. Send recommendation letters
5. Answer essay questions
6. Apply for financial aid - students must be eligible for aid to qualify
Deadline April 1
North Carolina Society of Accountants Scholarship Awards
See Ms. Williams in counseling for application
Student must be a resident of NC
Must enroll in accredited school of higher education in NC
Must enroll in an accounting degree program with 6 or more credit hours per semester (two or four year program)
Must show a firm intention to continue into the field of Accounting
DUE April 15, 2018
Hoggard PTSO Senior Scholarship
This scholarship recognizes high school achievement and does not have a grade point restriction. The PTSO is looking for students who have made a positive impact on Hoggard High School.
Applications can be found on PTSO webiste or obtained in the Student Services office.
PTSO Membership is required to apply - Membership must be in effect by March 30, 2018
Application requirements - completed application, transcript, reference from Hoggard staff member, short (250 word) essay describing how Hoggard has impacted you.
Due date - April 13, 2018 at 3:30 pm
Delores F Moore Scholarship
This scholarship is for underprivileged students planning to attend college.
www.wilmtenfoundation.org/dolores_f_moore_scholarship.htm
Application must be postmarked by April 27
New Hanover Co. School Nutrition Assoc. Scholarship
Two annual scholarships of $500 each.
Student must be a child or grandchild of a NHCS Nutrition Association member.
Deadline: April 27, 2018 to School Nutrition Office.
See Ms. Williams in student services for a paper application.
Self-Help Credit Union Scholarship
$500 scholarship for college-bound senoir
Due April 30
Scholarship Info Handout
Scholarship Application
Paddle for Troops Scholarship
Any dependent of an Active, Prior, or Retired Military personnel may apply who is:
- Age 21 and under
- a 2018 high school graduate accepted to attend a two or four-year college/university or a current full-time student currently attending a two/four-year college/university in the United States
- carries a 3.0 or better cumulative GPA.
Scholarship Application
Love Is Bald: "Pey" It Forward
This is a scholarship that was created for Hoggard students whose lives have been impacted by cancer. This scholarship was created by Peyton's friends to honor the memory of Peyton Dergay, Hoggard Class of 1996. The founding ideas of the scholarship are to keep Peyton's spirit and memory alive, to "Pey" it forward to others, and to never take life, friends, and family for granted. To qualify, you must be admitted to a four-year college or university; have experienced the struggles of cancer through self, friends, or family; and must complete the scholarship application packet. Please see Ms. Hopkins for application materials.
Click HERE for information sheet.
Deadline: April 27
CAPE FEAR ROTARY SCHOLARSHIPS
for UNC Wilmington and Cape Fear Community College
http://capefearrotary.com/documents.php?folder=Scholarship-Forms
SkillsUSA
Check out the SkillsUSA website for several scholarship opportunities based on merit, leadership, and goals to pursue a technical course of study like construction or engineering.
http://www.skillsusa.org/membership-resources/scholarships-financial-aid/
Qualifications, award amounts, and due dates vary, so pay close attention to the scholarship details.
CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Need-based SCHOLARSHIPS
http://cfcc.edu/finaid/
Follow the above link to access two things: Application for CFCC-only scholarships, and the application for outside scholarships (two different applications). Half way down on the right hand side. Also available beside the applications are instructions for filling them out, as well as information about federal work-study options.
Scholarship applications are processed AFTER class registration.
Betsy Y. Justus NCTA Founders Scholarship
Scholarship supports young women in NC pursuing academic and career paths in STEM
Raleigh, NC — The Founders Scholarship was established in memory of NCTA's founding CEO. Following her death in the summer of 2011, NCTA launched this scholarship to support young women in North Carolina who are pursuing an academic and career path in STEM, with an emphasis on technology and engineering.
Every year, two students are selected to receive the $4,000 scholarship ($1,000 per year) and a personal computer provided by Lenovo. Students meeting the following criteria are eligible to apply for this sponsorship:
- Rising female college freshman, re-entry or transfer student, enrolling for undergraduate course work at an accredited institution of higher learning located in North Carolina. Must qualify for North Carolina resident status for tuition purposes.
- Cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Must declare a technology or engineering major or demonstrated interest in pursuing technology and/ or engineering
For further questions please contact the North Carolina Technology Association (NCTA) at 919.856.0393.
“B. Davis Scholarship”
The creators of the “Student Award Search Aid” website are offering a scholarship for 2018.
Please visit our website at http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm to read about us and to apply for our scholarship. While you’re there, please browse through the rest of the site to learn more about applying for scholarships.
Our website was developed solely for the purpose of helping students locate and apply for scholarships. We are trying to improve the students’ chances for success. The site is free and we charge nothing for the information or the application.
The deadline for applications is May 22, 2018
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at awards@studentawardsearch.com
NC A&T Alumni Scholarships
The North Carolina A&T State University Wilmington Alumni Chapter is currently accepting applications for our 2018-2019 $1,000.00 college scholarship. This scholarship is open to any high school student from Pender, New Hanover, and Brunswick County planning to attend North Carolina A&T State University Fall 2018.
Please see the attached documents as well as links to our Google docs.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1GcFEoOERgqETZApBkCH52NQcwtlLQI04
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1E4eCAY6kXCSBp8PiHZLKMX6hC1gY0sf1
UNC Greensboro Evenson Scholarship
-The Evenson Scholarship is for incoming first-year UNCG students who have declared education as their major.
-The scholarship is awarded to one student each year. Last year, the fund awarded $2500 to a UNCG student.
-The student must be from New Hanover County and have financial need (shown through the completion of the FAFSA).
-The scholarship is non-renewable, so a different student will be awarded each year.
APPLICATION LINK
Due May 1, 2018
Red Cross: Leaders Save Lives Scholarship Opportunity
Host a blood drive and win scholarship funds based on number of pints of blood donated!
Drive must be coordinated between June 1 - Aug 31, 2018
Visit redcrossblood.org/LeadersSaveLives for more information!
Marine Corps Veteran Scholarship
Is there a Marine Corps Veteran in your family tree? You must have at least a B average or 3.0 GPA. Your Marine relative must let you have a copy of their discharge from the Marines. Please see Ms. Williams in Student Services for an application.
