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Scholarship News


Number 2 WRHS Guidance

Class of 2010

October 13, 2009

 

Please read carefully and see if you are eligible to apply for these scholarships.  Information and/or applications are available in the Guidance Office.  Many of these have online applications.

 

  1. Levine Scholarship- New UNCC Scholarship- 4 years worth $90,000.  Students must        be nominated online by high school counselor.  See Mrs. Beard  if you are interested by November 6 th.. Students should be  committed to community service, excellent academic record, ethical leadership skills.

 

2.       AXA Achievement Community Scholarship.  Awards scholarships to seniors who demonstrate ambition and drive, determination, respect for self, family and the community, and ability to succeed in college.  Awards range from $10,00 to $15,000.  Applications can be downloaded at www.axa-achievement.comDeadline is December 15, 2009.

 

3.       Centennial Scholarship at NC State College of Textiles.  Awards scholarships to students interested in pursuing a career in engineering, business management, chemistry, design, etc.   WRHS may nominate two students.  See Mrs. Beard by October 14th to be considered for nomination.

 

4.       John Montgomery Belk Scholarships.  Awarded to incoming freshmen at Davidson College.  Awarded to top seniors who excel in academics, leadership, and community service.  WRHS may nominate one senior.  See Mrs. Beard by October 30th to be considered for nomination.

 

5.       Ron Brown ScholarEligible applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents and African American.  Early deadline November 1stApplications available at www.ronbrown.org.

 

6.       Robertson Scholars Program at Duke University/UNC Chapel Hill.  Four-year scholarships.  Students must complete a supplemental materials form at www.robertsonscholars.orgDeadline December 1, 2009.

 

7.       Elon University Fellows Academic and Scholarship Programs.  Fellows programs in honors, business, journalism and communication, liberal arts and sciences leadership, & NC Teaching Fellows.  Scholarships range from $2,000 to $6,000.  Applications available at www.elon.edu/fellowsDeadline January 10, 2010.

 

8.       NC National Teenager Scholarship Pageant for Young Women.  See website for more information.   www.ncscnationalteen.com.

  

 

9.       Burger King Scholars Program. Must work 15 hours per week but you do not have to work at

             Burger King.  Got to www.bk.com/scholars.  Deadline is February 1, 2010.

 

10.   North Carolina Teaching FellowsCompetitive scholarship for students who agree to teach minimum of 4 years in North Carolina. $6500/ year.  See Mrs. Beard ASAP.

 

11.   2009 Young Entrepreneurs Scholarship Awards.  www.NFIB.com/YEA

 

12.   VFW Voice of Democracy.  www.vfw.org. Go to programs tab, then scholarships, and choose “Voice of Democracy”.  See Mrs. Beard for more information.  2009-10 Theme “When is the Right time to Honor Our Military Heroes?”

 

13.   Elks Legacy Awards-for children of those involved in Elks Club. Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship. Go to www.elks.org/enf/scholars. Paper copies available in Guidance.

 

14.   Washington Crossing Foundation.  For students interested in history or politics. Go to gwcf.org or call 215 949-8841.

 

15.   John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest.  For complete guidelines and to Register, go to www.jfklibrary.org.

 

16.   Prudential Spirit of Community Award. It is given for outstanding community service. Visit http://spirit.prudential.com or www.principals.org/prudential.  Click on “ How to Apply” link and follow instructions. Access key is the word “spirit”. Submit application to Guidance Office by November 2, 2009.

 

17.   Michael A. DeMayo Scholarship.  Applications available at www.DeMayoLaw.com. Paper applications available in Guidance.

 

 

 

Remember from Last Month:  1.   www.coca-colascholars.org                                      

                                                                         2.  Sun Trust online at offtocollege.info.        

                                                                          

                                                                                  

                                                                                          

FYI:  Other scholarship websites:       www.WeeklyScholarshipAlert.org or www.MeritAid.com

Reminder: Counselors and teachers need one to two weeks advance notice to complete letters, forms, or recommendations for your.

                                                             

 

Public Notice

In compliance with federal law, the Rowan-Salisbury School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.

 

Dr. Rebecca Smith

Assistant Superintendent

Rowan-Salisbury School System

P.O. Box 2349

Salisbury, NC  28145-2349

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En cumplimiento con la ley federal, las Escuelas del Distrito de Rowan administran todos los programas educacionales, actividades de trabajo y admisiones sin discriminación de raza, religión, nacionalidad, color, edad, servicio militar, impedimiento, género, u origen étnico, excepto cuando hay excepciones apropiadas permitidas por la ley.

 

Dr. Rebecca Smith

Assistant Superintendent

Rowan-Salisbury School System

P.O. Box 2349

Salisbury, NC  28145-2349

 



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