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. 15th, 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.
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