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Veterans' Scholarship Agencies
Seniors, do you have an active U.S. soldier or veteran in your family? Contact the following agencies...
Lumbee Tribe Veterans Scholarship
Contact Agnes Mitchell @ (910) 522-2210
Robeson County Veterans' Service Office
Chris Oxendine @ (910) 671-3070
N.C. Division of Veterans' Affairs
Charles Sanchez @ (910) 486-1551 for details
or apply online: http://www.doa.nc.gov/vets
Agricultural based scholarship link:
http://robeson.ces.ncsu.edu/content/Scholarships
Future Farmers of America (FFA) ScholarshipApplicants should contact their FFA advisor or apply online.
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER:
Park Scholarship - North Carolina State University
School Nominated / Merit Based / Full Scholarship
A 4-year scholarship ($80,000 in-state & $136,000 out-of state)
A $2,200 stipend will be given to purchase a computer specific to your major. Opportunities to study abroad. This is a competitive scholarship.
Scholarship will be awarded on academics, leadership, volunteer service, and character. Students may go through the Lumberton High School nomination process or they may also self-nominate at
Morehead-Cain Scholarship- UNC Chapel HillMerit Based / Full Scholarship
Must be an applicant to the university. Usually awarded to students who are in the top 5% of the senior class. Applicants must demonstrate moral force of character, physical vigor, leadership, and scholarship. Each school may nominate 1 student per 100 seniors. Students may go through the Lumberton High
School nomination process or they may also self-nominate at http://WWW.MOREHEADCAIN.ORG.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend the nation's best 4-year colleges and universities.
U.S. Senate Youth Scholarship
This is a scholarship program that provides an educational opportunity for juniors and seniors interested in pursuing careers in history, political science or public service. Winners will be awarded $5,000 for undergraduate studies. Eligibility requirements and application information can be found at: http://senateyouthnc.webs.com/
The Thomas Wolfe Scholarship
Attention: Student writers interested in UNC-Chapel Hill
Students must submit applications for early admission to UNC-Chapel Hill. Application forms are available at: http://englishcomplit.unc.edu/creative/scholarships/tws outlining the features, procedures and documents.
AES Engineers ScholarshipEssay required. $500 winners
Davidson College (John Montgomery Belk Scholarship)
The Belk Scholarship recognizes and rewards students who demonstrate superior intellect, personal achievement and significant leadership. Up to eight Belk Scholars will chosen with each receiving annual renewable scholarships. In addition, each scholar receives a stipend to pursue international studies and other enrichment opportunities. One student may be nominated. Applications can be accessed at: http://www.davidson.edu/apply
NC State University (College of Textiles)
The 15thannual Centennial Scholarship competition for top students interested in NC State University is underway. This program is for students interested in the fields such as engineering, business management, chemistry, polymer chemistry, forensics management… as these are the focus areas within the internationally known textile programs at NC State. Ten $47,500 scholarships will be awarded to freshmen entering the College of Textiles each year. Each Centennial Scholar will have access to a $7,500 enrichment fund. Check out the other scholarships they have available. Apply online at http://www.tx.ncsu.edu
Coca-Cola Scholars Program
In 1986 Coca-Cola paid tribute to communities across the country by establishing a scholarship program to support higher education. The Foundation annually awards 200 regionally scholarships of $10,000 and 50 National Scholarships of $20,000. The Coca-Cola Scholars foundation evaluates applicants on the basis of leadership skills, extracurricular activities and community service for this merit scholarship. GPA 3.0. Applicants must apply online at http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org.
SunTrust Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes
High school seniors can enter for a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship. Free to enter and eligibility not based on GPA or financial need. Fifteen chances to win. For complete details apply online at http://suntrusteducation.com/scholarshipsweepstakes.
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER DEADLINES
Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program
This program honors athletes for demonstrating excellence in school, on their sports team, and in their communities. 20 winners will receive $20,000 for college. Applicants must be currently involved in high school sports, intramural sports, or community based sports. Student must plan to attend a four year college or university have a GPA of 3.0, and be a US citizen or legal resident, and not be a member of Foot Locker, Inc. Info may be found at www.dosomething.org/footlocker
JANUARY / FEBRUARY DEADLINES
Ronald McDonald House Charities US Scholarship ProgramRonald McDonald House Charities and its local Chapters are offering a scholarship to seniors. Applicants must be a current high school senior who is eligible to attend a two or four year college, university, or vocational/technical school. You must be a legal US resident with a 2.7 GPA. Employment at McDonald's is not required. Apply at http://www.rmhc.orgh
Navy ROTC ScholarshipThis scholarship is valued at $180,000 over a 4 year period, includes tuition, books ($750 per year) plus instructional and lab fees. This program offers students the opportunity to earn a degree and valuable leadership skills. Applicants must meet SAT or ACT criteria or be in the top 10% of your class to qualify. A student's commitment to the Navy does not begin until the beginning of their sophomore year. For more info and deadline visit: https://www.nrotc.navy.mil
Jagannathan Scholarship
The Jagannathan Scholarship is given to a graduating high school senior planning to attend one of the constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina. The recipient must be a North Carolina resident, have financial need, outstanding academic achievement, and leadership qualities. Eligible students must be nominated by their guidance counselor. The application for the Jagannathan Scholarship will be available on the CFNC website at CFNC.org/jag.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship
Scholarship founded by the N.C. Association of Educators Minority Affairs Committee for NC residents enrolled in a high school program in their senior year in high school. Selection criteria involves character, personality, and scholastic achievement of the applicant. Application can be accessed @ http://www.NCAE.org.
The 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 of $1,000 to two North Carolina senior high school students to be used at any NC college or university. The scholarship recipients will be selected on the basis of character, need, scholastic record as well as the relative merit of submitted essay.
Corvias FoundationAttention!!! Seniors with a parent that is an active duty Service Member. If your parent is stationed at Fort Meade, Fort Bragg, Fort Polk, Fort Rucker, Fort Riley, Fort Sill or Aberdeen Proving Ground, you may be eligible for this scholarship opportunity. Applications available online at: http://www.corviasfoundation.org
Matthew C. Graziadei Achievement Award
This award is presented annually by The Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC), to a North Carolina high school senior with a disability who best exemplifies the characteristics of Matthew Graziadei. The award includes $1,000 scholarship to be used for any post high school learning experience/training or for equipment/technology needed for employment.
The United Tribes of North Carolina Scholarship Award
*Applicants must be American Indian residing in North Carolina and enrolled in a state or federally recognized tribe.
Applicants must be an incoming freshman enrolling in a two or four year college or university.
Applicants must be enrolled as full-time students.
MARCH DEADLINES
GOLDEN LEAF FOUNDATION
The Golden LEAF Scholarship is valued at $12,000 ($3,000 per year for up to four years). Priority for scholarships will be given to students from families adversely affected by the decline of the tobacco industry. Students must submit the FAFSA to be considered for this scholarship. http://CFNC.org/goldenleaf
Lumber River Electric Membership Corporation Scholarship
Each year, we award six local high school seniors more than $40,000 in educational assistance as part of our scholarship program. The Lucy Smith, John S. O'Briant, Thomas Wade Bethea and Elias Rogers scholarships are for students planning to attend a four-college or university. Each scholarship is valued at $8,000. The J.W. Hunt scholarship is for a student planning to attend a four year college pursuing a agribusiness degree valued at $8,000. Also, one $2,000 scholarship for an individual planning to attend a two-year college or technical school.
You must be a senior whose parents or guardians are members of LREMC.
Cape Fear Farm Credit Scholarship
Applications are available at any Cape Fear Farm Credit office or at the web site www.capefearfarmcredit.com or by calling 1-800-368-5819, ext. 3238.
NC Association of Educational Office Professionals (NCAEOP)
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement initiative and financial need. Must be a U.S. citizen; be a graduating high school senior or who has applied for admission in a post high or freshman in a post-high program. Amount of scholarship is $1,200.
Lumbee Guaranty Bank Scholarship Program
Applicants must be high school seniors who plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two or four-year college, university or technical-vocational school in the fall following graduation. Scholarship award of $1,000 that may be renewed at the same amount for an additional three years by maintaining a 2.0 GPA or higher. Interested students must complete an application.
Pembroke Business and Professional Women's
The Grace Epps Memorial Scholarship provides $250 to a high school female student who exemplifies character, leadership, academic success and community involvement. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Mail application to:
Sylvia Blue
PBPW Scholarship Chair
P.O. Box 835
Pembroke, NC 28372
Michael DeMayo Law Offices Scholarship
Offer for high school seniors to win a scholarship to help further their education. They will be awarding fifteen $2500 scholarships to graduating seniors. See your counselor for additional information.
APRIL DEADLINES
The North Carolina Federation of Republican Women (NCFRW)
A merit based scholarship, "Caring for America", to assist children of North Carolina service members desiring to pursue a degree (or vocational certification from an accredited North Carolina college, vocational or technical institution. $1,000 will be awarded to a dependent child of an active duty NC service member who was wounded or killed while serving in a combat zone from September 11, 2001 until present. Service member can be from any branch of service on active duty, active duty reserve, or national guard.
Forgivable Education Loans for Service (FELS)
FELS provides financial assistance to qualified students enrolled in an approved education program and committed to working in critical employment shortage professions in North Carolina. Students receiving funds through FELS are obligated to work in North Carolina in the chosen field upon completing their academic programs. Those who do not fulfill the service obligation must repay the loans in cash, with interest. Eligibility requirements and other details can be found at http://www.CFNC.org/FELS.
The North Carolina Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation
Is offering a $600 scholarship for deserving students who want to enter
into the profession of accounting. Interested students please see your counselor for an application.
Linwood Singletary Memorial Scholarship / Rob.Co. Agribuisness
Resident of Robeson County
Enrolled in a higher learning institution of NC (University/College)
Desire to pursue a career related to Agriculture.
Scholarship amount is $1000. See your counselor for an application
Kiwanis of Robeson-Lumberton Trade and Industrial Education Scholarship
Kiwanis of Robeson-Lumberton recognizes students who attend Robeson County Career Center to develop technical, leadership, and employability skills which are in demand in our local, state, national, and global economies. Selected students will be recognized at the senior awards program at their base high school. Students must be attending Robeson Community College. The amount of the scholarship is $1,000. See your counselor for additional information.
Ron M. Ferebee Scholarship
The Scholarship was established in May 2014 to honor Ron Ferebee's life and legacy as an outstanding architectural drafting teacher. He wanted his students to be marketable and taught them to build a foundation of success that would carry them throughout their lifetime. He sought to prepare them for the workforce. The scholarship award is $500. Electronic applications are available @ www.robeson.k12.nc.us/career.
North Carolina State Employees Credit Union Foundation
The "People Helping People" high school scholarship program will provide a four-year college scholarship to graduating seniors though each of the state LEA. Each LEA will receive at least one scholarship valued at $10,000 and will determine the selection process. Scholarship recipient information (High School Scholarship Packet) must be submitted by the Scholarship Selection Committee at each LEA. No individual "applications" are reviewed by the Foundation. See you counselor for additional information.
Sun Trust Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes
Students can enter to win 15 separate drawings for a $1,000 scholarship for education expenses.
Jerry Long Excellence Scholarship
This scholarship will provide a one-time gift of $1000 to a deserving recipient.
To be eligible you must:
Have completed the 8th grade at Littlefield Middle School
A Lumberton High School student
Be in the top 25% of their graduating class.
Accepted to a post-secondary school (i.e. community college, college, and/or university).
See your counselor for additional information
The North Carolina Bar Association Scholarship Program
This is a scholarship program awarding scholarships to children of North Carolina law enforcement officers killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. Eight students were awarded $250-$4,000 last year!!
State Employees Association of North Carolina Scholarship Foundation
This program will issue 30 annual scholarships for active SEANC members, their spouses, and their dependents.
Application consists of three categories. Please apply in ONLY one:
Category I: Financial
Category II: Merit
Category III: Member Only
Applications are available at www.seanc.org/membership/scholarship
Bob R. McGuire Memorial Scholarship (N. C. Child Support Council Scholarship)
Scholarship Criteria:
At least one parent must be a member of the NC Child Support Council or a client of the Child Support Program (through either Child Support services or Clerk of Court services).
Applicant must be a resident of North Carolina and a graduating high school senior.
Applicant must have been accepted by a North Carolina school of higher learning: a College, University, Community College, or Technical School. Applicant needs to attach a copy of the acceptance letter.
Applicant must have maintained an overall C average or above during his/her high school career.
See a guidance counselor for an application.
Matron's Guild Scholarship
Applications available in the counseling office.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Sigma Lota Omega Chapter Scholarship is now available!! See your counselor for additional information! Must be mailed in by student.
N.C. American Indian Fund Scholarship is OPEN
This fund will assist American Indian students in obtaining higher education interested in attending a 2 or 4 year degree as a full-time student. Can receive up to $1,000 per year to help cover cost. To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled in a state or federally recognized tribe; demonstrate involvement in the American Indian Community and commitment to American Indian concerns/initiatives; in-state resident; 2.0 GPA; plan to pursue degree as a full time student. Must apply online @ http://www.trianglecf.org/grants_sopport/funding_for_individuals/
MAY DEADLINES
The J.J. Johnson Scholarship
The J.J. Johnson Scholarship Fund was established in December 1996 to encourage, support, and inspire young people to achieve their post high school educational goals. Applications are available to any graduating senior attending the Public Schools of Robeson County and any graduating senior of First Baptist Church, North Main Street, Fairmont, NC.
The applicant must be active in his/her church and community; have a good attendance and conduct record; and must have obtained a C+ average or better. See your counselor for an application.
Woodmen of the World Insurance Scholarship
Criteria for this scholarship:
Must be accepted at some form of post-high institution
Involved in community / extracurricular activities
2.5 Weighted GPA
Must be a member of the WOW Insurance Company
Applications will be emailed to members by WOW.
$500 award amount
Kiwanis of Robeson-Lumberton Morris Britt Scholarship
This scholarship is for any senior who has been accepted at UNC-Pembroke for the 2016-2017 school year. Must write a one page essay on: How this scholarship will make a significant difference in the quality of life for his/her first semester.
Scholarship value is $1,500. See your counselor for additional information.
Long Branch Elementary School PTA Scholarship Program
Applicant must have attended at least 1 full year at Long Branch Elementary, must be
considered a full-time student, currently a high school senior, and has been accepted at an institute of higher learning and will graduate from high school after June 1, 2016. Transcripts and GPA are to be submitted with the application, along with ACT or SAT scores. Three written recommendations are required from the principal and two
current or past high school teachers. Financial need will be considered.
Pick up an application in the guidance office.
JUNE DEADLINES
Balanced Man Scholarship
Do you consider yourself a balanced individual in and outside the classroom? If so, you may qualify for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill BM Scholarship. Three Balanced man scholarships will be awarded to incoming male freshmen at UNC-Chapel Hill. Sponsored by Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. More information at www.sigepunc.com
Big Sun Scholarship
The Big Sun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits.
All athletes are eligible. Amount - $500
Military Related Info:
Army ROTC Scholarships
If you're interested in attending college while learning what it takes to become an Army Officer, ROTC may be right for you. ROTC can also provide money for tuition and other expenses through scholarships.
The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
Our mission is to provide financial assistance in the form of scholarships for higher education to deserving sons and daughters of Marines and children of former Marines, with particular attention being given to children whose parent was killed or wounded in action. We are proud of our long history and commitment: Since 1962, we have awarded more than 20,000 scholarships and bonds totaling almost $31.2 million, including $2.2 million to 977 scholarship recipients in 2006. We hope you take time to explore this site and learn
more about our mission and scholarship program.
Best Buy Scholarship
Scholarship recipients will be chosen on community service and academic achievement and must be entering an accredited university, college or technical school in the fall. Scholarship valued at $1,000.
You can apply online.
NC Space Grant Scholarship
Students pursuing a degree in science, engineering, technology, and mathematics may apply for this $1,000 scholarship.
Prospective Teacher Scholarship Loan
The Prospective Teacher Scholarship Loan is a competitive, merit-based scholarship-loan program available to full-time students who have chosen to enter the education profession. A school official such as a high school guidance counselor or principal must recommend students for this award.
Recipients must have maintained a minimum unweighted cumulative grade point average of a 2.5 or better, received a score of 900 or better on the SAT or equivalent ACT score, enroll in a teacher preparation program at any of the eligible institutions, and plan to pursue a degree in teacher education to become a certified teacher and demonstrate a commitment to teach in the State's public schools. The annual award will be $4,000 per year for juniors and seniors and $2,500 per year for freshmen and sophomores including community college students planning to transfer into a teacher education program at a four-year institution.
One half of the award is made available to the recipients in the fall semester and the remainder in the spring semester. The scholarship-loan is renewable. Funding for the program is contingent each year upon appropriations made available to the State Education Assistance Authority by the General Assembly.