Please click on the FALL and SPRING SCHOLARSHIP links under the Scholarship tab above to find the most updated list of scholarships with Fall (August - December) deadlines and Spring (January - June) deadlines. Remember these lists are not exhaustive. Create an account with a scholarship search website to learn about additional scholarship opportunities.
Division of Veterans Affairs
March
For child of disabled, deceased, combat, or POW/MIA War Veterans who were residents of N.C. at time of service. Interested students may contact the Stokes County Veterans Service Office at 336-593-2468
For child of disabled, deceased, combat, or POW/MIA War Veterans who were residents of N.C. at time of service. Interested students may contact the Stokes County Veterans Service Office at 336-593-2468
Elder & LeeMaur Publishers
first of March
A national essay contest on topics of academic interest; www.elpublishers.com/content/downloads/php
A national essay contest on topics of academic interest; www.elpublishers.com/content/downloads/php
KFC Colonel's Scholars
Amount: Varies
early Feb.
KFC Restaurant General Managers, Assistant Managers, Shift Supervisors and Team Members may apply for college tuition assistance funds.Students complete their applications at: http://www.kfcfoundation.org/ourprograms
early Feb.
KFC Restaurant General Managers, Assistant Managers, Shift Supervisors and Team Members may apply for college tuition assistance funds.Students complete their applications at: http://www.kfcfoundation.org/ourprograms
McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship
up to $10,000
early January
Awards are based solely on demonstration of entrepreneurial spirit by students owning and operating their own business while in high school. The business must have at least one paid employee in addition to the student-owner. Apply online at: http://www.mckelveyfoundation.org/apply/
early January
Awards are based solely on demonstration of entrepreneurial spirit by students owning and operating their own business while in high school. The business must have at least one paid employee in addition to the student-owner. Apply online at: http://www.mckelveyfoundation.org/apply/
Military Officers of America Scholarship
$1,000
mid-April
Applicant must either be currently enrolled in a JROTC unit or be the child of a military service member who was wounded or died while on duty. Based on demonstrated leadership, academic achievement, school & community service. Applications are available in the Guidance Office and must be received at the address on the application by April 15.
mid-April
Applicant must either be currently enrolled in a JROTC unit or be the child of a military service member who was wounded or died while on duty. Based on demonstrated leadership, academic achievement, school & community service. Applications are available in the Guidance Office and must be received at the address on the application by April 15.
N.C. Bar Association Association Scholarship
Varies
early April
Scholasrhips to children of NC law enforcement officers killed or wounded in action. http://www.cfnc.org/Gateway?command=GetBasedProgramDetail¬e=no&type=7&vocType=1&vocational=no&id=23
early April
Scholasrhips to children of NC law enforcement officers killed or wounded in action. http://www.cfnc.org/Gateway?command=GetBasedProgramDetail¬e=no&type=7&vocType=1&vocational=no&id=23
State USBNorth Carolina C Association, Inc. Youth Scholarship
$1,000
Mid March
The scholarship is provided by the North Carolina State United States Bowling Congress Association, Inc. The amount of the scholarship is $1,000. For more information, application & deadline –please visit http://www.ncbowls.com/forms/scholarship.html
Mid March
The scholarship is provided by the North Carolina State United States Bowling Congress Association, Inc. The amount of the scholarship is $1,000. For more information, application & deadline –please visit http://www.ncbowls.com/forms/scholarship.html
SAMMY (Scholar Athlete Milk award program)
$7,500
early March
For high school seniors, student athletes who demonstrate excellence in academics, athletics, community service, leadership, and include milk in their healthy lifestyles. Applications and official rules are available online at SAMMY.
early March
For high school seniors, student athletes who demonstrate excellence in academics, athletics, community service, leadership, and include milk in their healthy lifestyles. Applications and official rules are available online at SAMMY.
Savannah College of Art and Design Scholarship
To be awarded a scholarship, students must apply and be accepted to the college and must complete a scholarship application in addition to submitting a portfolio, audition or writing submission. For more deadline and other information, visit www.scad.edu/scholarships
School Bus Drivers Scholarship
$1000
end of April
Any current high school senior who plans to attend a post- secondary education institute in 2009 and whose parent or guardian have been actively employed in public school tansportation for the past five years may be eligible for a $1,000 scholarship. For more information visit www.ncbussafety.org/library.html.
end of April
Any current high school senior who plans to attend a post- secondary education institute in 2009 and whose parent or guardian have been actively employed in public school tansportation for the past five years may be eligible for a $1,000 scholarship. For more information visit www.ncbussafety.org/library.html.
Young Entrepreneur Award
$1000
Jan.
The National Federation of Independent Business offers this scholarship to 400 seniors nationwide who have started and operated their own business; www.NFIB.com/YEA
Jan.
The National Federation of Independent Business offers this scholarship to 400 seniors nationwide who have started and operated their own business; www.NFIB.com/YEA