HUHS April Scholarship Bulletin 2017

 Amount: $500-$5000  Information: For details, check http://www.legion.org/scholarships.baseball  Deadline: July 15, 2017 American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program: “

Harding University High School

Scholarship Bulletin April, 2017

Important Reminders and Disclaimer:

When applying for scholarships, remember:

Read and follow all instructions given Your failure to do so could disqualify you from being considered for the scholarship

Allow yourself plenty of time to complete and gather all application materials and submit all applications by the application deadline

You should allow the person that you ask for a recommendation, etc at least two weeks to complete the task Plan accordingly

All information in the Scholarship Bulletin is provided in good faith but cannot be guaranteed for accuracy or reliability of information Parents/guardians and students are solely responsible for independent verification of all information provided and legitimacy of sources listed

AADA (American Academy of Dramatic Arts) Scholarships

 Requirements: Students planning to pursue careers in acting are invited to apply All applicants who are accepted into the American Academy of Dramatic Arts will receive automatic considerations for both Endowed and Annual scholarships See webpage for more details

 Amount: May vary

 For information: see https://www.aada.edu/admissions/endowed-scholarships

 Deadline: Contact AADA for details

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Alpha Lambda Omega Chapter Ethnic Minority Scholarship

 Requirements: Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or above with an SAT score of 750 or higher (Math and Critical Reading combined) with ACT conversion Applicants must have demonstrated leadership capabilities, evidence of financial need, and belong to an ethnic minority group Applicants must be residents of Mecklenburg County (except for legacy applicants; see application for details) and must be entering college in the Fall of 2017

 Amount: Up to $1000

 Information: To access application, go to

http://www.alphalambdaomega.org/index.php/newsevents/signatureevents/ethnicminorityscholarship

 Deadline: April 7, 2017

AMDA College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts National and International Audition Tour for Admission and Scholarships

 Requirements: Students interested in pursuing full-time studies in Acting, Music Theatre, Dance Theatre, or Performing Arts may wish to apply and audition Interested students may be nominated for scholarship consideration by a school faculty member See Ms Martinez, HUHS Scholarship Coordinator, or Ms Blue, HUHS College Advisor, if interested

 Amount: May vary

 Information: Go to: http://www.amda.edu/scholarships-financial-aid/grants-scholarships/ If you are interested in being nominated for a scholarship, see Ms Martinez, HUHS Scholarship Coordinator,

or Ms Blue, HUHS College Advisor

 Deadline: Go to http://www.amda.edu/admissions/how-to-apply for details on admissions

American Legion Baseball Scholarship

 Requirements: Any team manager or head coach of an American Legion (post-affiliated) team may nominate a player for consideration of this award Each American Legion Department Baseball Committee will select an American Legion player who best meets the qualifications as the American Legion Baseball Scholarship winner

 Amount: $500-$5000

 Information: For details, check http://www.legion.org/scholarships.baseball

 Deadline: July 15, 2017

American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program: “A Constitutional Speech Contest”

 Requirements: High school students in grades 9-12 below age 20 who are citizens or lawful

permanent residents of the U.S can participate Local winners are selected to compete at district and national levels

 Amount: $1500-$18,000

 Information: See http://nclegion.org/orate.htm, http://www.legion.org/oratorical/about, or contact nclegion@nc.rr.com

 Deadline: Inquire with your local American Legion post or with the N.C Headquarters of the

American Legion

American Legion Legacy Scholarships

 Requirements: Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates who are the children or adopted children of a parent who either 1) was in the U.S military and died in active duty on or after 9/11/2001 2) OR who is a VA-rated, post 9/11 veteran with a disability rate of 50% or higher Students must be pursuing or planning to pursue undergraduate study at an accredited institution of higher education in the U.S See website for full requirements and details

 Amount: Varies

 Information: for details, go tohttp://www.legion.org/scholarships/legacy

 Deadline: Application must be submitted using the online scholarship submission system no later than April 20

American Legion Samsung American Legion Scholarship

 Requirements: Scholarships are restricted to high school juniors who attend the current session of either The American Legion Boys State or Auxiliary Girls State program and are a direct

descendant- i.e., child, grandchild, great-grandchild, etc.- or a legally adopted child of a wartime veteran who served on actdive duty during at least one of the periods of war officially designated as eligibility dates for American Legion membership Applicants who are direct descendants of Korean War veterans will receive special consideration Scholarship funds are for undergraduate study only and may be used for tuition, books, fees, room, and board Winners are selected according to

academic record, involvement in school and community activities, community service, and financial need

 Amount: Varies

 Information: Go tohttp://www.legion.org/scholarships/samsung

 Deadline: Applications are due no later than arrival upon a participant’s arrival at either American Legion Boys State or American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program All applications must be

submitted using the online system Participants should check their individual program coordinator as to whether or not the coordinator desires them to bring a hard copy of their submitted application

materials See website for additional information

American Federation of Police & Concerned Citizens Scholarships

 Requirements: Applicants must be sons or daughters of law enforcement officers who were killed in the line of duty They may attend a traditional four-year college, university, technical, or vocational

educational institution

 Amount: $1500 renewable (total of $6000 over 4 years)

 Information: Go to http://www.aphr.org/scholarships.html or e-mail info@aphf.org or call 321-264- 0911

 Deadline: Contact organization for details

American Youth Leadership Program

 Requirements: This program offers various opportunities for American high school students aged 15-17 and educators or community leaders who work with youth to travel abroad on a 3- to 4- week long exchange to specific countries to gain first-hand knowledge of foreign cultures and to collaborate on solving global issues Different organizations implement this program presented through the US

Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and each has organized an academic and experiential educational exchange, focused on dialogue and debate, leadership development, and community service Recruitment areas and application deadlines vary Please check the website for more details

 Amount: Travel abroad in exchange program

 Information: Go to https://exchanges.state.gov/us/programs/youth-leadership-programs

 Deadline: Varies; see specific programs for details

Americorps (Corporation for National & Community Service)

 Requirements: Provides extensive opportunities for dedicated community service If participants complete designated community service successfully, they may be eligible for awards to help pay for college expenses Applicants must be US citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents Age restrictions apply See website for details and requirements Many different projects and areas are available

 Amount: May vary

 Information: Go tohttp://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps

 Deadline: Varies

Army ROTC Four-Year Scholarship Program

 Requirements: Applicants must be US citizens between the ages of 17-26 with a high school GPA or

at least 2.50, a high school diploma or equivalent, a minimum score of 920 on the SAT (math and verbal) or 19 on the ACT (excluding the required writing test scores), meet required physical

standards (see website for details), and commit to an 8-year service commitment to the Army

(including active duty and reserve components) See website for full details

 Amount: Up to full tuition and fees, with allowance included for books and a monthly stipend of up to

$5000/year Two, three, and four-year scholarships areoffered

 Information: Go to http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/high-school-students/four-year-scholarship.html

 Deadline: Contact organization for details and updates, and check with ROTC instructors at

HUHS for additional information

Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship

 Requirements: Graduating high school seniors interested in automotive careers may apply Minimum GPA of 3.0 required; must be US citizen or have student visa and planning to enroll in full-time studies

in an associate, bachelor, or masters program Must be accepted into an accredited college, university,

or trade school within the US at time of application See website for details

 Amount: Contact organization for details

 Information: Go to http://www.automotivehalloffame.org/education

 Deadline: Entries must be postmarked between Feb 1, 2017 and June 30, 2017

AXA Achievement Community Awards

 Requirements: Applicants must be US citizens or legal residents in one of the 50 US states,

Washington, DC, or Puerto Rico They must be current high school seniors planning to attend an

accredited two- or four-year college or university in the United States for the following school year They must demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community, or work-related activities

 Amount: $2500

 Information: Go to https://us.axa.com/axa-foundation/community-scholarships.html

 Deadline: Register on website to receive update when new application cycle opens

Ayn Rand Novels Essay Contest

 Requirements: Three different essay contests are offered; each one focused on a different literary work

by Ayn Rand Students in grades 8-12 are eligible to participate in specific contests (see website for details)

 Amount: Varies; up to $20,000 depending on specific essay contest and level of winning entry

 Information: Go to https://www.aynrand.org/students/essay-contests

 Deadlines: 1) Anthem: Entry deadline 3/29/17; 8th, 9th and 10th graders eligible 2) The Fountainhead:

Entry deadline 4/26/17; 11th and 12th graders eligible 3) Atlas Shrugged: Entry deadline 4/28/17; 12th graders, college undergraduates, and graduate students eligible

Berea College Tuition Promise Scholarship

 Requirements: Every student who attends Berea College in Kentucky receives a Tuition Promise Scholarship This scholarship is combined with any financial aid and/or other scholarships the admitted student has received so that 100% of tuition costs are covered for all students admitted to Berea International students are encouraged and welcome to apply Admission to Berea is competitive; Berea seeks students who are academically competitive and have financial need Interested high school juniors and seniors should contact their high school counselor immediately if interested in applying Most admitted students have ACT composite of 20-30 (or SAT equivalent) and cumulative high school GPA of at least 3.0 in a strong college prep curriculum

 Amount: Full tuition to Berea College

 Information: Contact your high school counselor immediately if interested in applying to Berea

College You may also go to https://www.berea.edu/admissions/

 Deadline: Contact your high school counselor for assistance

BigSun Scholarship

 Requirements: All high school seniors who are student athletes may apply, regardless of the sport they participate in Short essay is required (see website for details)

 Amount: $500

 Information: Go to http://www.bigsunathletics.com/

 Deadline: June 19, 2017

Bridge Scholarship

 Requirements: Graduating seniors in Mecklenburg County may apply The winner will be the applicant who can best present their need to the Bridge Foundation The scholarship is designed for the student who is driven to succeed to the best of their personal ability There is no GPA requirement, test score standard, or athletic baseline The Bridge Scholarship is for the student who has a goal and a plan for achieving it The Bridge Foundation is an entrepreneurial group looking for the same in candidates for this scholarship

 Amount: $20,000 total ($2500 each semester)

 Information: Go to www.thebridgefoundation.net

 Deadline: Applications must be received by scholarship organization by 4/15/2017 Applications may

be mailed or e-mailed

Cappex “Just Because We Love You” Scholarship

 Requirements: Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents Applicants must register

online and create a profile with Cappex.com to be considered fort his scholarship The scholarship will go to the most well-rounded Cappex.com fan as defined by extracurricular, leadership, and

volunteer activities listed in their Cappex profile

 Amount: $1000

 Information: Register at https://www.cappex.com/scholarships

 Deadline: 10/26/2017

CaptainU Student-Athlete Scholarship

 Requirements: Scholarship is open to all high school student-athletes (grades 9-12; plus junior

college students) who plan to attend a 4-year college/university Applicants must create a profile on the CaptainU website and should participate in the website’s activities (i.e., Facebook page, etc.) Minimum age is 13; applicants must be U.S citizens or permanent residents

 Amount: $2000

 Information: Go tohttp://www.captainu.com/scholarship

 Deadline: Contact organization for details

Catawba College West Teaching Scholarship

 Requirements: High school seniors who have been admitted into Catawba College who are planning

to pursue teaching careers may apply Minimum SAT of 1100 (or equivalent) on quantitative and critical reading sections and GPA of 3.4 required Contact Catawba College for additional criteria and requirements

 Amount: $2500 per year

 Information: Go to http://catawba.edu/academyforteaching or contact Dr Karen K Lucas,

Director, Academy for Teaching, Catawba College, 704-637-4761; klucas13@catawba.edu

 Deadline: May 5, 2017

Charlotte QC Rams Alumni Chapter Winston-Salem State University

 Requirements: Graduating high school seniors in Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, and Gaston counties may apply Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above is required Recipients are only eligible if they are not receiving a

full or partial scholarship to WSSU which covers tuition, fees, room, and board

 Amount: $1000

 Information: To access application, go to http://hardingstudentservice.weebly.com/scholarships.html

 Deadline: Application and required documents must be postmarked by April 7, 2017

CIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program

 Requirements: Applicants must be US citizens who are high school seniors or college

freshmen/sophomores Seniors must be age 18 by April 1st of senior year Must have SAT score of

1500 or higher (1000 math and critical reading; 500 writing) or ACT of 21 or higher Minimum GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale Must demonstrate financial need (defined as household income of less than

$70,000 for a family of four or less; $80,000 for family of five or more) If applicant has not

been listed as a dependent for the previous tax year, the gross annual household income ceiling is

$35,000 or less They must meet all criteria for regular CIA employees, including security checks and medical examinations Recipients must be available to work in the Washington, DC area during periods of employment Applicants must commit to a work experience each summer during college and are asked to agree to CIA employment for 1.5 times the length of their CIA- sponsored

scholarship See website for full requirements and details

 Amount: Annual salary; a benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, and

retirement, and up to $18,000 per calendar year for tuition, mandatory fees, and books Transportation costs between school and Washington, DC area are covered each summer and a daily allowance for lodging, meals, and incidentals will be provided See website for full program requirements

 Information: Go to https://www.cia.gov/careers/student-opportunities/undergraduate-scholarship- program.html

 Deadline: Applications are accepted from April 1-July 1

College Access Para Todos Initiative (Latin American Coalition, Charlotte, NC)

 Requirements: College Access Para Todos assists immigrant youth and families in obtaining access

to college opportunities Workshops, consultation, outreach, trainings, and assistance are offered

 Amounts: dependent on specific scholarship applied for

 Information: Go to http://www.latinammericancoalition.org/What-We-Do/Advocate/college

 Deadlines: Contact organization for details

College JumpStart Scholarship

 Requirements: Applicants must be high school 10th, 11th, or 12th grade students, college students, or non-traditional students; U.S citizens or legal residents, attend or plan to attend an accredited 2-year, 4-year, or vocational/trade school in the US, and committed to using education to better your life and that of your family and/or community

 Amount: $1000

 Information: Go tohttp://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/

 Deadline: April 15, 2017

CollegeNET Scholarship

 Requirements: Applicants must sign up at the website and visit and participate in forums

Recipients are determined by votes on the website See website for full details

 Amount: $300

 Information: Go tohttp://www.collegenet.com/elect/app/app

 Deadlines: Weekly; varies

CollegeWeekLive Scholarships

 Requirements: CollegeWeekLive is an online college fair Students login to the website and visit

colleges of interest on the website A scholarship winner is chosen from participating students each month There are also additional scholarships competitions offered for specific online college fair events via the website Open to both US and non-US students

 Amounts: $5000 or may vary

 Information: Go to http://www.collegeweeklive.com/en_CA/guest/app-scholarships

 Deadlines: Check website for updated deadlines for specific scholarship awards

Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation (CKSF Scholarships)

 Requirements: Participants register and participate in quizzes on the website Participants must be at

least 14 years of age; younger participants must be registered by parent/guardian There are even some scholarships offered that parents can win for their children See website for rules and details

 Amounts: From $250-$2500; maximum one winner can receive is$5000

 Information: Go to www.cksf.org

 Deadline: Details for each CKSF scholarship can be viewed after registering on the website

Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (CBYX)

 Requirements: This program allows high school students to student abroad for a school year in

Germany Students must be current high school students, US citizens, nationals, or permanent

residents between the ages of 15-18 years and 6 months at start of program with minimum GPA of 3.0

on 4.0 scale Previous study of German is not required

 Amounts: Covers most costs of year abroad to study at a high school in Germany

 Information: Go to http://www.usagermanyscholarship.org/apply-ciee

 Deadline: You must request information from website to be informed of next deadline for North

Carolina

Course Hero Scholarships

 Requirements: Applicants must create a free Course Hero account and complete the online

scholarship application for monthly scholarship contests See website for full requirements

 Amounts: Current scholarships range from $10,000 to $5000

 Information: Go tohttps://www.coursehero.com/scholarships/

 Deadlines: See website for details of each monthly scholarship contest

CPCC Levine Scholarship Program

 Requirements: Students enrolling at CPCC on at least a half-time basis who demonstrate the

potential for academic success and meet criteria for financial need as determined by CPCC are

eligible to apply

 Amount: Varies

 Information: Go to http://www.cpcc.edu/financial_aid/assistance/scholarships/levine-scholarship- program

 Deadline: Contact CPCC for information

CPCC Foundation Scholarships

 Requirements: Applicants must submit FAFSA before applying Applicants can apply for many CPCC scholarships just by completing one online application

 Amount: Varies

 Information: Go to http://www.cpcc.edu/financial_aid/assistance/scholarships

 Deadline: Contact CPCC for information

Davidson College: The Davidson Trust

 Requirements: Through the Davidson Trust, Davidson College will meet 100% of an admitted student’s calculated financial need entirely through grants and student employment Students who meet admission criteria for Davidson College and have financial need may be eligible

 Amount: Varies; dependent on admitted student’s calculated financial need

 Information: Go to http://www.davidson.edu/admission-and-financial-aid/financial-aid

 Deadline: Contact Davidson College Office of Admission and Financial Aid for details

Discover Student Loans Scholarship Award Sweepstakes

 Requirements: The Sweepstakes is open to citizens of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and the U.S Territories who are either: 16 years of age or older and are seniors in high school who are planning to attend an accredited, non-profit, four-year college or university in the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and the U.S Territories, at time of entry and prize notification; OR 16 years of age or

older and are current college students who are planning on continuing to attend an accredited, non-profit, four-year undergraduate college or university in the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and the U.S

DoSomething.Org: Scholarship Contests and Campaigns

 Requirements: DoSomething.Org offers youth the opportunity to participate in community activism and service as well as compete for scholarships several times a year Many ideas for service

projects are offered, and several scholarship competitions are available via the website

 Amount: Varies; current scholarships range from $5000-$1000 Check website for current

amounts and opportunities

 Information: Go to: https://www.dosomething.org/us/about/easy-scholarships

 Deadline: See website for details

Emma H Dunlapp Scholarship

 Requirements: Graduating seniors may apply Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above is required Applicant must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 and above Must show proof of acceptance at

an academic, vocational or technical school f o r post-secondary studies, demonstrate financial need, provide evidence of volunteer activities he/she has performed, and have leadership

potential as evidenced b y school a n d /or community activities

 Amount: To be determined by organization

 Information: To access the application, go to http://hardingstudentservice.weebly.com/scholarships.html

 Deadline: Application and all required documentation must be received by scholarship organization by 4/26/2017

Empire Beauty School Scholarship

 Graduating seniors planning to pursue studies in Cosmetology at Empire Beauty School may

apply

 Amount: $1000

 Information: Contact Ms Martinez, HUHS Scholarship Coordinator, or Ms Blue, HUHS College Advisor, in HUHS Student Services You may also contact Ms Kenyatta Flowe, CPS, of Empire Beauty School Concord at 704-979-3500

 Deadline: Contact Ms Martinez, Ms Blue, or Ms Flowe for application deadline and further

information

Extend The Dream Scholarship

 Requirements: Graduating high school seniors in NC (and other specific states/regions) may apply 2.75 cumulative GPA required Applicant must demonstrate financial need, commitment to community service, social justice issues and/or leadership qualities Must be accepted and planning to attend an accredited, non-proprietary, technical, community, or 4-year college in the fall following high school

graduation ACT or SAT scores required

 Amount: $1000

 Information: To access application and details, go to

http://www.sacac.org/knowledge-center/for-students-and-parents/extend-the-dream-scholarships/

 Deadline: April 15, 2017

ExxonMobile Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship

 Requirements: Named for the first African American to walk in space, the ExxonMobile Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarships are available to 2017 graduating high school seniors in school districts represented by the Council of the Great City Schools Charlotte-Mecklenburg qualifies as such a

district Four scholarships for two males and two females of $5000 will be awarded to two African American and two Hispanic students

 Amount: $5000

 Information: Go to http://www.cgcs.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=580

 Deadline: April 10, 2017

Furman University Scholars Program

 Requirements: Current 11th grade students interested in applying to Furman University may be

considered Cumulative weighted GPA of 3.5 or above is required, plus at least 1360 on PSAT (or

1300 on SAT, 1360 on SAT-R, or 29 on ACT or Aspire, excluding writing.) Also required is significant involvement in extracurricular activities and community service and demonstrated leadership potential

 Amount: At least $20,000 per year for 4 years

 Information: If interested, student must contact either Ms Martinez, HUHS Scholarship Coordinator, or

Ms Blue, HUHS College Advisor, by Monday, 4/24/2017 at 2:30 pm

Gen and Kelly Tanabe Student Scholarship

 Requirements: The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship is a merit-based program that helps students fulfill their dreams of a higher education Applicants must be 9th-12th grade high school students, legal residents of the US who are in school or plan to start school within the next 12 months

College, graduate students, and adult students may also apply

 Amount: $1000

 Information: Go to http://www.genkellyscholarship.com

 Deadline: July 31, 2017 (for spring competition)

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

 Requirements: Hispanic/Latino high school students are invited to apply DACA, eligible non-US citizen,

US citizens, and permanent legal residents may apply See website or contact organization for details Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale required

 Amount: $500-$5000

 Information: Go to http://hsf.net/en/resources/faqs/applying-for-scholarships/

 Deadline: Candidates may apply beginning January 1, 2017

Hood College Scholarships

 Requirements: Hood College is a small, co-ed liberal arts institution located in Frederick, Maryland Students who apply for admission are automatically considered for three levels of merit scholarships: Founder’s Award, Trailblazer Award, and Recognition Award See website for additional details and opportunities Applicants apply to Hood College via the Common Application

 Amount: Founder’s Award: 50% of tuition; Trailblazer Award: 33% of tuition; Recognition Award: 25%

of tuition

 Information: Go to http://counselorconnection.hood.edu/admissions/ You can also contact 301-

696-3400 or admission @hood.edu

 Deadline: Contact Hood College for application deadlines

H&R Block Budget Challenge

 Requirements: Students in grades 9-12, enrolled full-time in school, who are at least 14 years of age may participate Teachers must register their class to participate in the budget simulation activity Go

to http://hrblock.budgetchallenge.com/Portals/1/Documents/FAQ_2016-2017.pdf for details

 Amount: Up to $20,000

 Information: Go to http://hrblock.budgetchallenge.com/ for details

 Deadlines: Several budget simulations will be held during the spring semester, and teachers must register their classes by the deadline dates provided on the website to participate in a particular budget simulation period See website for details!

John Cabot University (an American liberal arts university located in Rome, Italy)

 Requirements: Applicants to John Cabot University have the opportunity to apply for various

merit-based scholarships See university website for specific details

 Amount: Varies

 Information: Go tohttp://www.johncabot.edu/admissions/financial-aid-and-

scholarships/scholarships/

 Deadline: Students planning to enter the university in Fall, 2017 will be considered for merit awards

on an ongoing basis between February 15-April 1, 2017 See website for specific details

Johnson & Wales University Merit Scholarships

 Requirements: Seniors applying for admission to Johnson & Wales University for Fall, 2017

may be considered for merit scholarships of up to $20,000 per year, renewable for 4 years

Contact Ms Dana Propst, JWU Admissions Representative, for additional information at

dpropst@admissions.jwu.edu or at 704-207-9577

 Amount: Up to $20,000 per year (total of $80,000 over 4 years)

 Information: Contact Ms Dana Propst, JWU Admissions Representative (contact information is listed above) Additional scholarship information is provided at

https://www1.jwu.edu/admissions/paying-for-college/scholarships-and-grants/

 Deadline: Contact Ms Dana Propst for details (contact information listed above)

Johnson C Smith University Financial Aid Options

 Requirements: Johnson C Smith University administers various types of scholarships Academic scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement (3.2 GPA or above is required) Entering freshmen are offered scholarships based upon SAT and ACT scores, class rank and high school GPA

 Amounts: Vary

 Information: Go to http://ww.jcsu.edu/admissions/financial_aid/types_of_aid/jcsu_aid

 Deadline: Contact JCSU Office of Admissions for deadlines

Latin American Women’s Association High School Series

 Requirements: Latin American/Hispanic high school students and parents are invited to attend a

series of workshops hosted by the Latin American Women’s Association (LAWA)! These

workshops provide information on college admissions, scholarships, and financial aid

opportunities, plus more!

 Amounts: Scholarship amounts may vary

 Information: Contact cecheverry@lawanc.org or call 704-552-1003

 Deadline: Opening reception will be held Saturday, 1/21/2017, from 9am-noon

Marshall University Merit Scholarships

 Requirements: Marshall University is a public university in West Virginia Merit scholarships are available

to incoming freshmen from out-of-state depending on high school GPA and ACT or SAT scores See website for details

 Amounts: Range from $9000-$2000

 Information: Go to http://www.marshall.edu/sfa/types-of-aid/merit-based/incoming-freshmen-merit-based-scholarships-non-resident-students/

 Deadline: Contact Marshall University for details

Minor Perkins Auxiliary Scholarship

 Requirements: Graduating seniors who are seeking to further their education are encouraged to apply! See application for full requirements and details

 Amount: $500