Financial Aid Newsletter
September 15, 2026 - March 15th, 2027
The Stanback Scholarship recognizes one Crosby Scholar senior each year who demonstrates academic consistency, strong personal values, and a clear commitment to their future goals. This scholarship honors students who go beyond expectations and show the drive to achieve their ambitions. The award totals $10,000, distributed as $2,500 per year for up to four years, supporting the scholar as they continue their educational journey.
Eligibility Criteria:
✅ Be in good standing with the Crosby Scholars program by completing all requirements✅ Plan to attend a 2- or 4-year college or university
✅Maintain a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA (high school transcript required)
✅Complete at least 14 hours of community service (submitted through Crosby Connect or included with the application)
✅Submit a 500–750 word essay
Essay Prompt: (Choose One)
- Describe a time when your commitment to something changed the outcome of your life. What does "commitment" mean to you, and how has it shaped your journey so far?
- Reflect on a time when you participated in community service or volunteered your time to help others. What motivated you to serve? What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them? Most importantly, how did the experience shape your view of community, responsibility, and your role in creating positive change?
The Crosby Scholars Impact Scholarship is a $1,000 renewable award (for up to 4 years) presented to one graduating senior from each high school.
Eligibility Criteria:
✅ Be in good standing with the Crosby Scholars program by completing all requirements✅ Plan to attend a 2- or 4-year college or university
✅ Maintain a college GPA of 2.0 each semester
✅ Agree to allow Crosby Scholars to use Impact Statement responses for marketing purposes
✅ Submit a thoughtful 300–500 word response to the following prompt:
Essay Prompt:
Please share specific examples of how being a part of the Crosby Scholars program has positively impacted your life and supported your college access journey.
The Antonio and Victoria Muñoz Scholarship is a $1,000 non-renewable award presented to one or more Latino students each year.
Eligibility Requirements:
✅ Have at least one parent from a Latin American country
✅ Be Spanish-speaking
✅ Hold a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher
✅ Submit an essay of at least 300 words on the following prompt:
Essay Prompt:
Describe how your family came to the United States and the barriers your family had to overcome.
📌 Note: Finalists may be invited to participate in an interview before recipients are selected.
The David Post Public Service Scholarship is a $1,000 non-renewable award presented to one graduating Crosby Scholars senior who demonstrates strong academic ability and outstanding community involvement.
Eligibility Requirements:
✅ Plan to attend a 4-year college or university
✅ Hold a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.3
✅ Submit a minimum 500-word essay (see application for specific prompt)
Essay Prompt:
Discuss a book, idea, or research that changed your mind. How did it change the way you think? Why did it change your mind?
The John O. Reynolds Memorial Scholarship annually awards a non-renewable $1000 scholarship to one graduating Crosby Scholars senior from a family with demonstrated financial need who plans to attend a two or four-year college or university.
Eligibility Requirements:
✅ Be in good standing with the Crosby Scholars program by completing all requirements✅ Demonstrate academic achievement by holding a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.25 or higher
✅ Demonstrate financial need as determined by the 2027-2028 FAFSA
To Apply Please Include The Following:
- The scholarship application form
- Complete the 2027-2028 FAFSA (available via studentaid.gov beginning October 1, 2025) and submit the FAFSA Submission Summary including the Student Aid Index (SAI)
- 2 Short Essays: Typed and double-spaced. Not to exceed 250 words each. Please have both essays saved to the same document in order to upload. Select 2 of these 3 prompts to answer:
- "What are your short-term and long-term goals?"
- "What do you think will be your biggest challenge in college and why?"
- "What has been your greatest accomplishment thus far?"
The John A. Carter Memorial Scholarship awards a $1,000 non-renewable scholarship each year to one graduating Crosby Scholars senior from a middle-income family with financial need who plans to attend a 2- or 4-year college or university.
Eligibility Requirements:
✅ Be in good standing with the Crosby Scholars program by completing all requirements
✅ Demonstrate academic achievement with a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher
✅ Complete the 2027–2028 FAFSA (available beginning October 1, 2026 at studentaid.gov) and submit the FAFSA Submission Summary including the Student Aid Index (SAI)
✅ Submit a 350-word (max) essay responding to the following prompt:
- “Which adult in your life has had the most impact on you and why?”
The Goodwill Willpower Scholarship, sponsored by Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina, awards a $1,000 non-renewable scholarship to two graduating Crosby Scholars seniors. This scholarship recognizes students who have faced adversity resulting from a personal choice and have demonstrated extraordinary willpower and determination to overcome obstacles.
Recipients must plan to enroll in a 2- or 4-year college or university.
Eligibility Criteria:
✅ Actively participate in extracurricular programs✅ Be in good standing by completing all Crosby Scholars requirements
✅ Plan to attend a 2- or 4-year college or university
Application Requirements:
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📄 Online application;
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📝 Activities Resume – Should be in chart form and include hours of participation or service for each activity. List community service involvement and part-time employment. (Tip: Use the resume in your Crosby Scholars student portal as a guide.)
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✍️ Essay – Describe how willpower and determination have helped you overcome challenges in your life. Share how you overcame obstacles and found success. (Maximum 500 words)
The Mary Kay Forbes Memorial Scholarship honors the legacy of Mary Kay Forbes by supporting a graduating Crosby Scholars senior who plans to continue their education at a two- or four-year college or university. This non-renewable $1,000 scholarship is awarded to one senior who demonstrates financial need and has remained actively engaged in the Crosby Scholars program. This opportunity recognizes students who have shown commitment to their academic journey and acknowledges the educators who have helped shape their path.
Eligibility Requirements:
To be considered for the Mary Kay Forbes Memorial Scholarship, applicants must:
• Be a graduating Crosby Scholars senior in good standing by completing all program requirements
• Demonstrate financial need as determined by the 2027-2028 FAFSA
• Provide a summary of extracurricular activities and/or employment experiences during high school
• Submit an essay describing a teacher who inspired or influenced your educational journey (maximum 300 words)
Eligibility Requirements:
✅ Hold a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher
✅ Submit a minimum 300-word essay explaining why they are choosing to enter the medical field, including their goals and aspirations
The Sue P. Fisher Community Service Scholarship is a $1,000 non-renewable award presented to one graduating Crosby Scholars senior who has overcome adversity, shown respect for others (parents, family, teachers, law enforcement, and community leaders), demonstrated leadership qualities, and embraced the value of serving others.
Eligibility Criteria:
✅ Be in good standing with the Crosby Scholars program by completing all requirements
✅ Be a first-generation college student (a student whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s) have not completed a bachelor’s degree)
✅ Submit a 300-word (max) essay responding to the following prompt:
- “How do I plan to be an agent of POSITIVE CHANGE in my community?”
The Paul Fisher Scholarship is a $1,000 non-renewable award presented to one graduating Crosby Scholars senior who is a first-generation college student (neither parent has earned a bachelor’s degree) and who plans to attend a 4-year college or university.
Eligibility Criteria:
✅ Be in good standing with the Crosby Scholars program by completing all requirements
✅ Be a first-generation college student (a student whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s) have not completed a bachelor’s degree)
✅ Provide an unofficial copy of your high school transcript
✅ Actively participate in extracurricular activities
✅ Submit a 250-word (max) essay discussing how you’ve been inspired educationally and how you hope to inspire others
The Joyce Kohfeldt Memorial Scholarship awards a $1,000 non-renewable scholarship each year to a graduating Crosby Scholars senior who has overcome adversity in the pursuit of education and demonstrated an inspiring story of determination. Recipients must plan to enroll in a 2- or 4-year college or university.
Eligibility Criteria:
✅ Actively participate in extracurricular activities, as demonstrated on an activities resume
✅ Submit an essay (500 words max) discussing:
How determination has served you throughout your life, and how it will continue to serve you as you begin your college journey.
The John Smith Community Service Scholarship awards a $1,500 non-renewable scholarship each year to a graduating Crosby Scholars senior who is dedicated to serving their school and community. Recipients must plan to enroll in a 2- or 4-year college or university.
Eligibility Criteria:
✅ Be in good standing with the Crosby Scholars program by completing all requirements
✅ Submit a community service resume highlighting service performed in your school and/or community between 6th and 12th grade
✅ Submit an essay (300 words max) answering the following prompt:
Share how serving others has shaped your identity, strengthened your leadership, and motivated your pursuit of higher education.
The Rowan Rotary Service Above Self Scholarship awards a $1,000 non-renewable scholarship to up to three graduating Crosby Scholars seniors who have demonstrated a commitment to community service and plan to enroll in a 2- or 4-year college or university.
Eligibility Criteria:
✅ Be in good standing with the Crosby Scholars program by completing all requirements
✅ Complete a minimum of 15 hours of community service during grades 6–12
✅ Submit a community service resume detailing service activities, organizations supported, and hours completed
✅ Submit an essay (300–500 words) discussing:
"Service Above Self" is a Rotary motto that captures the desire to put the needs of others before your own. How have your community service and volunteer experiences embodied the "Service Above Self" concept?
