Scholarship Information

Scholarships are updated as they arrive. Visit the Counseling Center for information on these and other scholarships.

Have your female students be a part of the Miss North Carolina High
School Scholarship Pageant. Each school can send as many
representatives as they would like. The winner will travel to Branson,
Missouri in March of 2011, expenses paid, to compete for the title of
Miss High School America and a $10,000 cash scholarship.

WHO:     All North Carolina High School girls currently in
Grades 9th through 12th.
WHAT:   Miss North Carolina High School 2011
WHERE: Pinecrest High School, Southern Pines, NC
WHEN:   July 19-24, 2010
WHY:    Winner receives expense paid travel to
Branson, MO in March of 2011 to compete
For a $10,000 cash scholarship!Deadline for entries is June 10, 2010.  Your students do not need a
talent to compete.

Please visit:  www.MissNorthCarolinaHighSchool.Webs.Com
and
www.americashighschoolpageant.com

Questions and/or entrance package: Contact Gayle Mace at 910-673-0093

BigSun Scholarship

The scholarship for the BigSun Organization has a deadline of June 24, 2010.

We are proud to be able to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits.  The successful applicant will be currently involved in athletics in some capacity, either for their school or for their community.

Amount of Award  -  $500.00

Please visit our website at http://www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply.

NEW SCHOLARSHIP FOR SENIOR ATHLETES: Cummings & Cummings Scholarship – requirements: 2010 WCHS graduate, attending college this Fall, 3.0 weighted GPA, participated in at least 1 high school athletic team, high school transcript, SAT or ACT score, 3 letters of recommendation, resume, and application.  value:  $1,000.  Deadline:  due to Ms. Swain no later than May 20th.  Winner will be announced at the Awards Assembly on 5/24.

Crystal Coast Officials Association Award - attention student athletes, go to www.crystalcoastofficials.org to download application.  Value:  $500.00  Deadline:  June 1st

Balanced Man Scholarship – attention male Seniors who will be attending UNC-CH – this scholarship is awarded to incoming male freshmen sponsored by Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity.  Contact information & application:   www.sigepunc.com Deadline:  June 30th

Attention Class of 2011 Rising Seniors - Wendy’s High School Heisman Award – honors both male & female students who:  1.excel in academics (at least a “B” grade average);  2. excel in athletics (participating in at least 1 school-sponsored sport);  and 3. excel in student leadership.  Any eligible student can register and begin the application process  now:

www.wendysheisman.com Deadline:  October 3rd

2010-11 Deadlines for SEAA Grant Programs
Program	Application Deadline	Program Information Site
Millennium Teacher Scholarship Loan	(Contact campus financial aid office for deadline)	CFNC.org/MTSL
Nurse Education Scholarship Loan	(Contact campus financial aid office for deadline)	CFNC.org/NESLP
		CFNC.org/NSP
		CFNC.org/NSP
For information about other scholarships and grants administered by the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority

Duke University – Benjamin N. Duke Scholarship Program – merit scholarships available at www.bnduke.org and financial aid information is available at www.dukefinancialaid.duke.edu

UNC-Chapel Hill – check out their website for information on these scholarships: 1. Carolina Scholars Awards Program; 2. Pogue Scholarships; 3. Colonel Robinson Scholarships; 4. Old Well and Founders Scholarships; 5. College Fellows; and 6. College-Sponsored National Merit Awards

NCSU – Centennial Scholarship – for Seniors interested in majoring in textiles (engineering, business management, chemistry, polymer chemistry, forensics, medical, international studies, design, apparel, sourcing, fashion, merchandising or retail management). Website: www.tx.ncsu.edu – see Ms. Swain in the Counseling Center for possible school endorsement nomination

Emory University - located in Atlanta, Georgia – scholarship information available

NC National Teenager Scholarships Organization – attention high-achieving female Seniors – scholarship options available

National Scholarships available for Seniors: $1,000 – $7,500. Check out: www.gwcf.org

Next Step Magazine Super Teen – win free college tuition, up to $10,000 through Super Teens Magazine contest.

Sunshine Lady Foundation Scholarships: Based on financial need and merit.  Application available by calling 393.7146 or request application at slfscholarships@usa.net  Provide full name, mailing address and phone number to receive application.  It is suggested application be secured by May 1 to allow time to complete extensive required information.  FAFSA required.  Deadline:  July 1, 2010.