Scholarship Newsletter
mid-October - December, 2024
NHCS Scholarship Reporting
NHCS would love to hear about any scholarships you've been offered!
Please complete the form so that we can brag about all the class of 2025 as accomplished!
October
10/20/24 Wofford Scholars Scholarship Wofford College (Deadline for Counselor Nomination or self nomination): Contact your counselor if you would like them to submit a nomination on your behalf.
10/28/24 (11/1/24), 11/15/24 Belk Scholarship-Davidson: Nomination Deadline (11/1/24) 11/15/24: Belk Scholarship Application Deadline. For nomination Submit a resume and a brief written statement (typed) stating how you fit the tenets of The Belk Scholar to your scholarship coordinator (2 students per school, contact jennifer.crudeli@nhcs.net (Ashley & Hoggard) or Reagan.Mauk@nhcs.net(Laney& New Hanover).
10/29/24 NCWIT Award For Aspirations in Computing $500 Scholarship honoring 9th-12th grade female students for their computing-related achievements and interests, and encourages them to pursue their passions.
10/30/24 Chick-fil-A Community Scholars $25,000 scholarship for students who have shown demonstrated care through community-service in the twelve (12) months prior to application.
10/31/24 VFW Youth Scholarship: grades 9-12 are eligible. Prize can be for university/college or vocational school. 1st place is $35,000. Essay theme for 23-24: "What are the greatest attributes of our democracy?" (9th-12th grade)**
10/31/24 Nitro Scholarship
10/31/24 Ivy Panda Video Scholarship: $1000 -1st place, $500 - runner up, any high school student can apply**
10/31/24 Sallie Mae "No Essay" Scholarship: $2,000 x12 - only open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and any US Territory age 17 or older at the time of entry, and who meet one (1) of the four (4) following eligibility requirements at the time of entry:
A parent who currently has a child enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States;
A student who is currently enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States;
A parent who currently has a child enrolled as a high school senior located within the United States;
A student who is currently enrolled as a high school junior or senior who intends to enroll in an accredited college or university located with the United States, within a year of graduating high school.
November
11/1/24 NC Teaching Fellows Scholarship: Early Application Deadline
11/1/24 Appalachian State University Scholarships (Chancellor’s Scholar and Wilson Scholars Program Admissions application must be completed by Nov 1st, and scholarship application must be completed by Nov 15th
11/1/24 Park Scholarship-NCSU: Scholarship, Leadership, Service, & Character; self nominations only (discontinued school nomination process and Test Optional) Full tuition, Deadline also includes the NCSU admissions application submission
11/1/24 (North Carolina A&T State University National Alumni Scholarship : Priority deadline. Must complete admissions application by priority deadline of 10/16. These applications will be reviewed for scholarship consideration. 2023-2024 National Alumni Scholarship Application will be open October 15-December 15.
11/1/24 Centennial Scholarships-NCSU: Wilson College of Textiles within NCSU, or need endorsement between Oct. 1 - Nov. 1. Any student who applies for admission by the Early Action deadline, Nov. 1, and has selected a textiles baccalaureate undergraduate degree program for their first major choice will be endorsed and receive access to the scholarship application. Students who are interested in applying for the Textiles Scholarship Program and have applied for a different degree program outside of the Wilson College of Textiles, must be endorsed. A teacher or counselor can endorse student(s) or students can endorse themselves. All endorsements must be submitted between Oct. 1 – Nov. 1. There is only one application for all scholarships for incoming first-year students. By being endorsed, students are eligible to apply for the Centennial, Textile Pioneer, NCTF Distinguished Merit and Prestige Scholarship.
11/1/24 Goodnight Scholarship-NCSU - students must complete the application for the 11/1 early deadline in order to be considered and then invited to apply in Mid-December
11/1/24 (early admission) or 1/5/24 (regular admission) Ridley Scholarship Program @ the University of Virginia: Scholarship for Black students that demonstrate excellence in academics, leadership activities and community service. There is no specific application for a student to complete to be eligible for first year awards. Eligible candidates have been offered admission to the University of Virginia and satisfy the criteria for receiving a Scholarship. Eligible candidates are reviewed holistically amongst admissible students.
11/1/24 National Space Club Scholarship: Provided to a high school senior, undergraduate or graduate student with definite plans to pursue a career in the Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) fields
11/3/24 Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards $10,000 Scholarship honoring Latinx high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community and for their excellence in various categories including: Community Service, Education, Engineering, Entrepreneurship & Business, Green Sustainability, Healthcare & Science, Media & Entertainment, Public Service & Social Justice and Technology.
11/7/24 NCHSAA/Cheersounds Spirit Scholars Award Applicant must be a college-bound, senior varsity cheerleader at an NCHSAA member high school.
11/12/24 Elks Most Valuable Student : applicants do NOT need to be related to an Elks member
11/13/24 Stand up to distracted driving scholarship: $1,000 (5 awards) 1,000 word essay to the question: How has distracted driving affected your life? What ideas do you have to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving and prevent this behavior among young drivers?
11/14/24 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship: significant financial support, Gross family income less than $95,000, minimum unweighted GPA of 3.5
11/14/24 Greenhouse Scholarship : round one deadline
11/15/24 Young Artist Award $10,000 scholarship for classical instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers (ages 8–18) who are full-time elementary, middle, or high school students, and have not yet entered college. **
11/15/24 Amy Bradley Memorial Scholarship for App State; only students from New Hanover, Pender & Brunswick counties
11/15/24 Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship
11/15/24 The Robertson Scholarship @ Duke or UNC Chapel Hill
11/15/24 Cheatham-White Scholarship (Nomination by faculty or self due 11/1/23), Dowdy Scholars, February One Scholars @ NC A&T: priority deadline for all 3 programs is 11/15 (full funding, application and nomination process must be completed by 11/15, scholarship application is then available for completion by 12/15 for Cheatham - 11/15 for nomination)
11/20/24 Frito Lay Community Builder Scholarship $25,000 Scholarship minimum grade point average of 2.5
11/22/24(priority deadline) Winthrope Fine Arts Portfolio Scholarship
11/30/2024 (nomination due) but the application is due 12/1/24 so plan early: Alan and Jane Handler Scholarship the University of Rochester’s premier scholarship. Qualified candidates are academically high-achieving students with substantial levels of financial need (as demonstrated on their FAFSA and CSS Profile forms) and who have overcome significant obstacles in their lives. Recipients selected on the basis of academic excellence, outstanding potential to be future leaders, and demonstrated mastery of complex challenges. Contact your school scholarship coordinator if you are interested in the nomination (Ashley and Hoggard: Jennifer.crudeli@nhcs.net, Laney & New Hanover: Angela.Jeffrey@nhcs.net)
11/30/24 Nitro Scholarship: 2.5 or higher GPA
11/30/24 Copyright in the Cyberspace Scholarship: $1,000 scholarship to a high school senior, college student, or graduate student who can offer an interesting outlook on the fairness of each platform and how it relates to them, the creators on each platform, and the musicians
11/30/24 Selfless Parent Scholarship: $1,000 Essay about your parent and how they've sacrificed for you
December
12/1/24 Digital Marketing Scholarship - $4,000 (10 awards) - Major (or plans to major) in a field related to digital marketing
12/1/24 The Hagan Scholarship nationwide need-based merit scholarship
12/1/24 Ron Brown Scholarships Program awards 45 – 50 four-year $40,000 scholarships ($10,000 each year) to the most talented and economically-challenged high school seniors who demonstrate a keen interest in public service, community engagement, business entrepreneurship and global citizenship
12/1/24 American College Foundation Visionary Scholarship: Fall deadline grades 9-12
12/1/24 0pens-3/1/25 closes JUNIORS & SENIORS: Horatio Alger Scholarships: family income less than $55,000, various scholarships
12/1/24 Bobby Mendez Traumatic Brain Injury Scholarship: $2,500 — one scholarship to be awarded. Anyone who has suffered from a traumatic brain injury; anyone whose family member has suffered from a traumatic brain injury. The person must be pursuing a college degree. Submit your essay and application materials to scholarship@hortonmendez.com
12/1/24 Villanova's Presidential Scholarship: The student must be nominated by December 1, must submit a completed application for admission by December 5 and must submit a completed application for the Presidential Scholarship by January 2.
12/1/24 Boston University Trustee Scholarship
12/1/24 Boston University Presidential Scholarship
12/1/24 ? - Mushkatel, Robbins & Becker Law Scholarship - grades 11 &12, essay contest, 1st - $1500, 2nd - $500
12/2/24 Chuck Hall Star Of Tomorrow Scholarship; Bowling, $6,000 Scholarship Must be a current USBC Youth member in their senior year of high school or enrolled in college
12/5/24 PixelPlex Bi-Annual STEM Scholarship $2000 Scholarship for students interested in a career in a STEM field
12/5/24 Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships - $7,500 (5 awards), have demonstrated commitment to community through volunteer work
12/6/24- SMART Scholarship Program - or students pursuing a career in STEM
12/15/24 Clemson University Lyceum Scholars Program
12/15/24 Katharine Smith Reynolds Scholarships at UNC Greensboro & others: Complete the admissions application and honors college application by the deadline for consideration.
12/15/24 The Dozoretz National Institute for Mathematics and Applied Sciences (DNIMAS) Scholarship @ Norfolk State University: Test scores (SAT/ACT) are required for this program
12/15/24 Lenoir Rhyne Teaching Fellows Scholarship: priority deadline for applications
12/16/24 Science Ambassador's Scholarship: A full–tuition scholarship for a woman in science, technology, engineering, or math. Funded by Cards Against Humanity.
12/16/24? Humanity Scholarship - $25,000 (6 awards), Record a video (maximum length of 2 minutes) sharing a persuasive pitch for why ending human trafficking is important to your generation.
12/16/24 Burger King Scholars Program scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $50,000 to high school students and BK employees and their families.
12/18/24??- Equitable Excellence Scholarship - up to 200 students will be selected to receive scholarships
12/27/24 - Red, Black & Love Scholarship Application - LOCAL For students from New Hanover, Brunswick, and surrounding areas
12/31/24 Nitro Scholarship
12/31/24?? Easton/NFAA Scholarship Program - $5,000 (5 awards)- for students who compete in archery
12/31/24 Roger W Kahn - $10,000 (4 awards) - Current high school senior intending to pursue an aerospace or related major (engineering) at a college or university
12/31/24 Mindscape Big Picture Scholarship - $10,000 - 2 Awards - To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: Have a deep curiosity in studying the universe for its own sake, whether that be pursuing studies in physics, philosophy, biology, mathematics, literature, or any other field that seeks better understanding of our existence.