Scholarship

014 Bill Gates Scholars Program Will Give Away 1,000 Scholarships

                                           To Minority Students

Applications are now being accepted. The deadline for submission is January 14, 2014.

Nationwide -- Every year, the Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program selects 1,000 talented minority students to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice. The program provides scholars with personal and professional development through our leadership programs along with academic support throughout their college career.

Administered by the United Negro College Fund, the program was initially funded by a $1 billion grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Since 1999, it has funded the education of more than 16,000 students, awarding them more than $614 million dollars to pay for tuition, fees, books and housing.

To apply for the 2014 Gates Millennium Scholars program, visit:
www.scholarshipsonline.org/2012/08/the-gates-millennium-scholars-program.html 

To find hundreds of other scholarship opportunities, visit:
www.ScholarshipsOnline.org

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Please list 3 newly learned facts in the following sections/pages of the College Steps magazine:
Your last name starts with A-F    p. 3-11
Your last name starts with G-M   p. 13 - 22
Your last name starts with N-Z    p. 24 - 31

From Mrs. Battle.....

Please remind all Super Seniors that are applying for graduation with the AA or AS degree from Nash CC, I need them to pay the application fee and return the receipt attached to the application to me by Friday, Dec. 13. 

Letters and Offers - please bring to the Cottage

Please remember to bring in your acceptance letters and any scholarship offers! Mrs. Hunter or myself can make copies. Thank you!  I'm hearing some great news.....You got this!

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Have you signed up for your FAFSA Pin? Have you told your parents about Jan. 22 - Financial Aid Night here at NCC?

Scholarships

AMERICA’S FARMERS GROW AG LEADERS - $1,500 scholarship sponsored by Monsanto Company for students interested in pursuing a career in agriculture. FFA membership is not required. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5. GPA. For more information, and to submit an online application, visit www.growagleaders.com. Application deadline is February 1, 2014.

 

FORGIVABLE EDUCATION LOANS FOR SERVICE - Program that provides funding for North Carolina students pursuing degrees leading to careers in areas with critical need, such as nursing, teaching or allied health fields. Students may apply online atwww.CFNC.org/fels. Application deadline is April 1, 2014.

GE-REAGAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM – Several $10,000 scholarship awarded to graduating seniors based on strong academics, leadership, integrity, and citizenship. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and plan to attend a 4-year college or university next fall. Applications must be submitted online at http://www.reaganfoundation.org/GE-RFScholarships.aspx.Application deadline is January 9, 2014.

HAYES YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION - Scholarship competition for the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University. Winner receives a four-year award totaling $30,000. For requirements and audition dates, visit www.music.appstate.edu/prospective-students.

HERFF-JONES BELIEVE IN YOU SCHOLARSHIP – Minimum $2,000 scholarship awarded to a graduating senior. One student may be nominated to compete. Preliminary applications are available in the counseling center. Application deadline is December 10, 2013.

JACKIE ROBINSON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP – JRF awards several scholarships of up to $7,500/year to minority students who aspire to attend a 4-year college or university. Applicants must show leadership potential, demonstrate dedication to community service, have financial need, and have a minimum SAT score of 1,000 (critical reading and math), or ACT composite score of 21. Applications are submitted online at http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/programs.php. Application deadline is February 15, 2014.

NATIONAL FFA COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM – Students interested in a career in agriculture can apply for a variety of scholarships through a single application. Not all scholarships require FFA membership. For more information, and to submit the online application, visit https://www.ffa.org/programs/grantsandscholarships/Scholarships/Pages/default.aspx. Application deadline is February 1, 2014.

READ INTO THE FUTURE BOOK SCHOLARSHIP – Sponsored by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. One $500 scholarship awarded to any minority graduating high school senior planning to attend a 2-year or 4-year college. Applications are available in the counseling center, or at www.chixizeta.com.  Application deadline: January 10, 2014.

 AXA ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP - $10,000 - $25,000 scholarship to seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their activities in school, the community, and the workplace.  Information and application can be found at http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html. Application deadline December 15th^.  Apply early!! If 10,000 applications are received before Dec. 15^th, the application period will automatically close.

BBB TORCH SCHOLARSHIP – Essay contest sponsored by the Better Business Bureau open to college bound juniors and seniors. Essay topic: “How can ethical businesses utilize social media to reach younger demographics?” Awards vary from $1,000 - $2,000. For guidelines, visit http://easternnc.bbb.org/torch-scholarship/. Submission deadline: December 2, 2013.

 ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION – Sponsors the Most Valuable Student Competition and the Legacy Award. Most Valuable Student: Four-year scholarships ranging from $1,000 - $15,000. Students do not need to be related to a member of the Elks to apply. Applications must be submitted to the local Elks lodge by December 6, 2013. Students can access the  application from the ENF website atwww.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm.

Legacy Awards: $1,000 renewable scholarship available for high school senior who is the child or grandchild of a living Elk who joined the order prior to April 1, 2011. Students must submit the online application by January 31, 2014. Apply online at:  www.elks.org/enf/scholars/legacy.cfm.

10 Essential College Truths

10 Essential College Truths.

Some people have a harder time with the transition to college than others.
College is going to be a rough ride for those of you who have not come to terms with certain essential truths, so I'm here to lay some of them out for you. This is probably applicable for the rest of life for the most part as well,but I think it definitely begins to come into play during college. This is part one of a series.

1 . You do not know anything. I'm not joking about this. High school is when you learn everything and college is when you learn you do not know anything. Your textbooks are being revised every year. You get to the level of science classes where they have literally discovered and rewritten parts of your textbooks. The Pluto not being a planet anymore thing? Remember how earth-shaking that was? Happens all the time. College is less about  knowing your whole textbook and more about realizing how much more there is to learn and how ever-changing the nature of knowledge is.

2 . Even so, your classes will often be outdated. Most classes are still based off of you having to actually remember and know things. The fact is, in the real world, you will have to understand concepts and have a strong and broad overview of many topics, but most things can be solved by google and critical thinking in the real-world. You will have calculators and the internet and probably a smartphone instead of having to have an encyclopediac knowledge of your field. This is not true of your tests. Good luck.

3 . Most of your grades will be based on 2 exams and a couple papers. You will be used to having a lot of homework and participation type-grades to fluff your grades. You will rarely have such luxuries in college. Fail one exam? Get ready to fight to the death for a C.

4 . People do not wash their hands as often as you want them to. Beware. Carry hand sanitizer and wash your  hands. Dorms are cesspools. You almost definitely will get some form of sickness in your first couple months of school due to the new environment and the proximity to new people's germs.

5 . Some people are not worth your time. Learn who is and who isn't early on. Evaluate the people in your life every once in a while and decide whether or not they are worth the esteem you give them. Sometimes it changes. By the same token, not everyone is going to like you and not everyone is going to make you a priority.

6 . First impressions and instincts are important but not everything. Remember that first impressions are only first impressions, but your instincts will pick up on information you don't consciously process. If something doesn't feel right, especially if you are alone, do not put up with the situation. 

7 . Everyone changes in college. Yes, even you. This is very much a result of how and with whom you spend your time. Expose yourself to as much diversity as possible. Once again, it is very important who you spend your time with. They will shape your values and ideas and challenge the ones you have already established.

8 . You will make mistakes. Get over it. It is going to happen You're going to make a fool of yourself. Someone will over react to something you did. Things will get blown out of proportion. That doesn't make things your fault and you are not responsible for anyone's actions but your own. Own up to mistakes and let go.

9 . Mental health issues are common. They are extremely common. Anxiety in particular is on the rise. It's not a big deal to ask for help. It's not uncommon for you to find out about a friend having issues or for you to experience new issues at college age. The main thing is not to be free of mental health issues, it's to manage them when and if they arise. Take care of yourself and your friends. Don't make it a bigger deal than it is but take it seriously. 

10 . You will not wake up as early for classes in college as you managed to do for high school. It's just a fact. Anything before 11am will be a struggle, especially if you want breakfast. 6:30 was a fine time to start the day in high school. It is not in college but for a very select few.

  

http://www.harperhoney.com/2013/04/10-essential-college-truths.

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Post your  favorite quote about motivation, perseverance, or success.

You Got This! Applications sent......

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What major or majors are you planning on going into once you go to your University/College? What career do you plan on using that major(s) in/with?

How to pick a major?? Check out this link...

http://survivingtheworld.net/Lesson907.html

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How many colleges have you already applied to?  How many more do you plan to apply to? What college(s) are you applying to during CAW?

Financial Aid Night

Nash Community College will host a consolidated workshop for our students, as well as students from NCHS, SNHS, ECHS, NNHS & RMSH. The event will be held on January 22, 2014.  MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!!  It will be in Brown Auditorium – Business & Industry Center beginning at 6:30pm. Please plan to attend. Some great information about how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be shared.

Scholarships

Wells FargoCollegeSteps Sweepstakes

Enroll at wellsfargo.com/collegesteps- winners are chosen throughrandom drawings giving you a chance to win $1000. A total of 100 $1000 prizes will be awarded to high school students.

Universityof South Carolina Scholarships for Nonresidents

Students who apply by December 1 will be considered for all meritawards with the exception of the Alumni Scholars, the McNair and the Horseshoe scholarshipawards- deadline11/15/2013.

Alumni- $5000 annually plus tuition reduction. SAT average- 1466and/or ACT 33

McNair Scholars- $15,000 annually plus tuition reduction

Horseshoe Scholars- $11,000 annually plus tuition reduction

40 of these top awards are given annually. Students mustparticipate in a scholarship weekend ( March 1-3, 2014). Last year, McNair andHorseshoe Scholars had an average CR/Math SAT score of 1507 and/or an ACT scoreof 34. Recipients also qualify for the instate tuition rate.

Cooper Scholars- $4000 annually plus tuition reduction- Avg SAT of 1451 or ACT of 33

McKissick Scholars- $2000 annually plus tuition reduction- Avg SAT of 1355 or ACT of 30

Woodrow Scholars and Sims Scholars- $500 annually plustuition reduction- Avg SAT of 1270 for Woodrow and 1249 for Sims or ACTof 28

2014 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program

Exceptional student leaders are invited to apply for the 2014 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program

Website:  http://www.reaganfoundation.org/GE-RFScholarships.aspx.  In honor of the legacy and character of President Ronald Reagan, this program annually rewards up to 20 college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with $10,000 renewable scholarships (up to $40,000 per recipient).  

     Like President Reagan, candidates use the formative experiences of their youth to lead, serve, and pursue a life of progress, both individually and for their communities.  Help put promising young leaders in the running for this prestigious award.  Share this news with scholars who exemplify these characteristics inside and outside the classroom and encourage them to apply.  You also may download a program flyer. 

     Applications for the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program will be accepted online until January 9, 2014.  Additional information, eligibility requirements, and a link to the application are available online.  You may also follow us on Facebook. We look forward to honoring your young leaders next spring.

     Erin Korsvall, Program Officer, GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program     Applicants who have questions about the application process may contact the program’s administrator, Scholarship Management Services, at ge-reagan@scholarshipamerica.org. 

Forgivable Education Loans for Service (FELS)

This program provides fundingfor NC students pursuing degrees in areas with critical need, such as: Nursing,teaching, allied health fields and medicine. The FELS application and program information will be available inNov.2013 at www.CFNC.org/FELS. The priority deadline for submitting the FELS application is April 1, 2014.

Cost of NC public Universities for 13-14

http://www.northcarolina.edu/finance/tuition/2013-14_UG_tuition_and_fees.pdf

Scholarship Info.

 Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship

Applicant must me a graduating minority who plans on attending an accredited 4 year institution. Candidates must show leadership potential, demonstrate community service, and financial need. Minimum  SAT score of 1,000 combined on math and critical reading or a composite ACT score of 22.

Apply at    www.jackierobinson.org 

 Deadline: February 15, 2014

  

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Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship

 

 Any high school senior who is a US citizen may apply for MVS scholarship. Applications will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Apply at  www.elks.org/enf/scholars 

Deadline is December 6,2013 

Winston Salem Open House - Nov. 2

WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY

Cordially Invites You To Attend

WSSU   Fall Open House

Saturday, November 02, 2013

Winston-Salem State University

 

You will learn about WSSU’sacademic programs, scholarships, financial aid, athletics, and student life.You will also be entertained by the Marching Rams and be guest at the “RAMS”home football game at 1:00 pm. If you would like to attend WSSU Fall OpenHouse, please pick up a travel intent form from your guidance office. The RockyMount Alumni Chapter will have seats for the first 14 High School students tocall the number below and return the signed parent permission form. There is nocost to travel, but each student must have his or her own food and spendingmonies.

We will leave Save-a-Lotparking lot at 6:00 a.m. The store is located on 301 N in Rocky Mount. The van will leave for our return trip home immediately after the 1:00p.m. game.

For more information contact:

Debra Hart -972-2808

Gerald Branch -883-1960

Constance Thompson-442-5817

Youth Volunteer Scholarship Award

Applicatnts must have completed 50 hours of volunteer work over the past 2 years, have a 3.5 GPA or greater, and must be under the age of 21 of the day of the deadline. $500.00 award given. Deadline November 29th 2013. Applications can be found athttp://www.studentscholarships.org/volunteer.php

Links to review and search......

Search for Scholarships and college matches at www.fastweb.com.

MeritAid

Find merit-based scholarship matches at www.meritaid.com.

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How many scholarship opportunities have you found? And which sites did you use to find them?

Scholarship - NCWC

NC Wesleyan College - First our Fall Open House is scheduled - Monday, November 11, 2013. For more information and to register please go to http://www.ncwc.edu/admissions/open-house.php.

Next, North Carolina Wesleyan College understands how demanding the cost of higher education has become and how this financial burden keeps many deserving students from having access to a four year college education. NC Wesleyan College has adopted the John and Charles Wesley Heritage Scholarship Initiative to address this dilemma. The scholarship fully underwrites tuition, room, board, and books for entering freshman and transfer students. Students interested in the John and Charles Wesley Scholarship Initiative should have a minimum math and verbal SAT combined score of 1100 or a corresponding ACT score of 24 with a weighted high school GPA of a 3.5. For more information on this please feel free to contact me.
If anyone of your students would like to apply for admission please forward them to our website at www.ncwc.edu. There is no application fee if a student fills out the application.

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How are you feeling now that you are in the middle of the application process and with deadlines fast approaching?

Dates to Remember

Oct.26  Herff Jones to talk about Graduation Announcements
Nov. 1. Scheduling with Ms Battle for next & last semester
Nov.  7 Parent night for Super Seniors
Nov. 18-22 CAW - College Application Week  https://www1.cfnc.org/College_Application_Week/College_Application_Week.aspx
Jan. 22. Financial Aid Workshop with parents (at NCC in the evening)
Feb. 22  FAFSA Day

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What are two things that you learned from your article that you read in the magazine?

What were two important pieces of information that you learned from FSU's visit to ECHS?

BLOG - What are 2 tips when writing your college essay?....

What are two tips for writing your college essay....use google search, twitter feed, CFNC, and Big Future?

College Essay Writing Tips - Links

http://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/professors-guide/2010/09/15/10-tips-for-writing-the-college-application-essay

http://collegeapps.about.com/od/essays/a/essay_tips.htm

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-in/essays/tips-for-writing-an-effective-application-essay-college-admissions

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marjorie-hansen-shaevitz/college-essay-tips-_b_1719862.html

Scholarship - Gates Millennium

The Gates Millennium Scholars Program

Scholarship Application online process is now open. The deadline for all submissions is Wednesday, January 15, 2014
GMS will select 1,000 talented students each year to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice. We provide Gates Millennium Scholars with personal and professional development through our leadership programs along with academic support throughout their college career.
Our program is more than a scholarship—it’s an opportunity to change your life!Just ask Deonte Bridges how much the GMS scholarship means to him.
The goal of GMS is to promote academic excellence and to provide an opportunityfor outstanding minority students with significant financial need to reach their highest potential by:
•Reducing financial barriers for African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American and Hispanic American students with high academic and leadership promise who have significant financial need;•Increasing the representation of these target groups in the disciplines of computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health and the sciences, where these groups are severely underrepresented;
•Developing a diversified cadre of future leaders for America by facilitating successful completion of bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees; and
•Providing seamless support from undergraduate through doctoral programsFor more info and application, go to:  http://www.gmsp.org/

Scholarship - Siemens Competition in M,S, and T

The SiemensCompetition in Math, Science & Technology
The SiemensCompetition in Math, Science & Technology recognizes remarkable talentearly on, fostering individual growth for high school students who are willingto challenge themselves through science research. Through this competition,students have an opportunity to achieve national recognition for scienceresearch projects that they complete in high school. It is administered by TheCollege Board and funded by the Siemens Foundation.  GO TOhttp://www.siemens-foundation.org/en/competition.htm for complete details including…
Online Instructions &Registration Siemens Competition CalendarCompetition ScholarshipInformationSiemens Competition ProcessJudging GuidelinesAbstracts by Category,Merit Competition

Scholarship - Coca-Cola

Coca-ColaScholars   www.coca-colascholars.org
The Coca−Cola Scholars Foundation supports over 1,400 college students each year, with annual scholarships of $3.4 million through two nationally recognized programs on behalf of the Coca−Cola System.

Scholarship - UNC-G

UNC- Greensboro
Merit Awards Program & Dean's Scholar Program
Complete details at   http://fia.uncg.edu/scholarships  

Scholarship - American Legion

The American Legion provides scholarships and financial aid for seniors. The CollegeFinancial Aid Handbook is now available online at www.legion.org/ .

Elizabeth City State Open House in RMt.

ElizabethCity State University

AdmissionsRecruitment Reception – in Rocky Mount!

Saturday,9/28    9:00 AM.   DoubletreeHotel in Rocky Mount (Winstead Avenue)

Seniors can meet admissions staff, and ask questions. All interested students invited.  Don’t miss the Down East Classic Football Game also! 

National Scholarship Searches & Quick Links

National Scholarship Searches & Quick Links

Fastweb	scholarships.com	www.scholarshipproviders.org
scholarship providers	www.cfnc.org	www.nasfaa.org
weekly scholarship alert	www.fafsa.gov	www.scholarships.com
www.SchoolSoup.com	NextSTEP Magazine

BLOG - List your your top 3 schools and whether or not they each require an essay for their college application process.

Scholarship - US Senate Youth Scholarship

U. S. Senate Youth Scholarship:
North Carolina Senators Richard Burr and Kay Hagan have announced that the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) has begun its statewide selection process.Information may be found at http://senateyouthnc.webs.com/.   The United States Senate Youth Program is a scholarship program that provides an educational opportunity for juniors and seniors interested in pursuing careers in public service.  The two students who win the $5,000 scholarship will also spend an all-expenses paid week in Washington, D.C. March 8-15, 2014, attending events and sessions with Senators, executive cabinet members, Supreme Court justices and directors from various federal agencies.  Students do not need to be nominated by their guidance office, their school or any organization.  Students need only to complete the application and have all the required signatures, write an essay and submit a short presentation highlighting themselves.

North Carolina applications are now available and will be accessible on the website until October 6, 2013. Eligibility requirements and application information can be found athttp://senateyouthnc.webs.com/. 

For additional information please visit the website provided or contact Michelle McLaughlin atmichelle.mclaughlin@dpi.nc.gov.

Blog - Please read one news article (you pick) from my Twitter new feed (see the right side) and list 2 things you learned.

BLOG - What is one thing that worries you about the College Application Process?

Review this CFNC Timeline...are you on track?

Super Senior Year Timeline......

FSU - Fall Preview/Open House

FSU  invites you to come interact with FSU admissions counselors, students, faculty and staff on Saturday, October 12, 2013.  This event is for juniors and seniors only, to give you a chance to learn about FSU and show you why you should be PROUD TO BE a Bronco!

Register for Fall Preview Now

                                               

Talk to an admissions counselor

Learn about campus life from current students

Chat with a faculty member about your major

                             

There is more excitement in store for you!  Immediately following Fall Preview, everyone is welcome to join us for tailgating and BBQ!  In addition,students registered for the Program will receive a FREE ticket to the FSU football game!  

Any ideas on a Class Motto??

List TWO new things that you learned today from our guest speaker from CFNC.org - (Ms. Denton)?

Scholarship Opportunity - UNC-CH
Must apply to UNC-CH by Oct. 15
Link to The Thomas Wolfe Scholarship at UNC-CH

FSU - 2 years Debt Free for Early College Students!!

NORTH CAROLINA EARLY COLLEGE students can attend Fayetteville State University and earn a bachelor's degree DEBT FREE.

For more info on FSU, click here!

SCHOLARSHIP Opportunity!! - Deadline is in October
https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/index.cfm

Get Started – The College Application Process

Below is a condensed list of the MyCollegeCalendar recommended tasks for completing the college application process.  The tasks are listed in chronologic order.

1.  College search.

2.  Select 10 or more colleges/universities.

3.  Finalize your student résumé.

4.  Decide on your student theme to incorporate into application materials.

5.  Register to take (or retake) the SAT® and/or ACT® tests. - Take your last test by October!

6.  Decide on which application schedule is best for you – Early, Regular, Rolling or Late (Early is STRONGLY recommended). NOVEMBER!!!

7.  Print paper copies of application materials for all colleges and universities you will apply to. - CFNC will help with this

8.  Fill out paper copies of college applications by hand or make sure you have your info updated in CFNC.

9.  Write college application essays.

10.  Proof-read college application essays (at least two other people should proof-read each essay).

11.  Request official copies of grade transcripts from your high school and community college (if you completed a community college class). CFNC helps sends transcripts.

12.  Create a list of adults you will ask for letters of recommendation.

13.  Request letters of recommendation from adults (teachers, counselors, employers, other).

14.  Completed letters of recommendation and Recommendation Forms should be returned to students for mailing to colleges with other application materials, or mailed directly to colleges by teachers/counselors/employers.

15.  Finalize college application essays.

16.  Verify ACT® and SAT® scores have been sent to all colleges and universities you are applying to.

17.  Submit college applications online with essays pasted into application spaces provided.

18.  Gather all other required college application materials (i.e., Recommendation Forms, student résumé, official transcripts, other).

19.  Photocopy all paper college application materials.

20.  Mail all paper college application materials (i.e., Recommendation Forms, student résumé, official transcripts, other). CFNC sends the application through the internet for most NC colleges.

21.  Watch for decision letters to arrive.

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