Scholarships

U.S. Senate Youth Scholarship Program:  The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Social Studies section is looking for two outstanding high school students to join other delegates for the program’s Washington Week experience.  The U.S. Senate Youth Program is a scholarship program that provides an educational opportunity for juniors and seniors who are currently serving in an elected or appointed capacity in student government or a related organization. The deadline is October 12.  The eligibility requirements and application information can be found at http://senateyouthnc.webs.com.

UNC Charlotte’s Levine Scholars Program:  Levine Scholars receive a scholarship for full tuition, room, board, and mandatory fees.  Scholars also receive a new laptop computer and participate in four summers of experiences to develop leadership skills.

Davidson College - The John Montgomery Belk Scholarship:   The Belk Scholarship recognizes and rewards students of demonstrated intellectual and personal achievement and significant leadership ability.   Up to eight Belk Scholars will be chosen in Davidson’s Class of 2019, each receiving an annually renewable scholarship equivalent to the college’s comprehensive fees as well as two special study stipends to pursue international study and other enrichment opportunities.

NC State’s Centennial Scholarship:  Administered by the College of Textiles, the Centennial Scholars Program will provide up to ten incoming freshmen with scholarships to attend NC State University and major in Textiles.  The actual value of this scholarship is set at $10,000 per year.  In addition, recipients will also have access to a $7,500 enrichment fund. 

 Horatio Alger Association:   Applicants must demonstrate critical financial need, be involved in co-curricular and community service activities, display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and be a US citizen.  Apply at http://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships. 

 

Coca-Cola Scholars Program:  Each year Coca-Cola awards 50 scholarships of $20,000 and 200 scholarships of $10,000.  Interested students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution.  The deadline is October 31.  Apply online at http://www.coca-colascholars.org.

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards:  If you’ve made a difference by volunteering in your community over the past year, you could win $1,000 and a fabulous trip to Washington, D.C.  Students in grades 5-12 are eligible to apply. The deadline is November 4.  Apply now at http://spirit.prudential.com.

UNC-Chapel Hill – The Thomas Wolfe Scholarship:  This UNC‑CH scholarship offers a full four-year financial support for one incoming freshman per year.  The scholarship seeks to identify and reward students with exceptionally focused literary ability and promise.  Applicants must apply for early admission to UNC-Chapel Hill by October 15 and apply for this scholarship by November 15. For more information, visit http://englishcomplit.unc.edu/creative/scholarships/tws

Gates Millennium Scholarship:  For minority students (African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American).  Students must have a 3.3 unweighted GPA, meet Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria, and have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities.  Apply online at http://www.gmsp.org.  The deadline is January 14.