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Scholarships & Grants
Need-based:
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Need-based grants and need-based scholarships are basically the same thing – money available for students based on financial need to help pay for college.
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North Carolina and the federal government are the best sources of these for North Carolinians, but need-based grants and scholarships are also available from colleges and other private groups.
Merit-based:
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Merit scholarships and grants are generally available from colleges and universities, as well as foundations and other organizations.
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Awards may be made based on things like academic achievement, dramatic ability, athletic talent, leadership or other outstanding achievements or capabilities.
UPCOMING DEADLINES
Golden Leaf Scholars Program Deadline II
01 NOV
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Opens
Coca Cola Scholars Foundation Due
25 OCT
31 OCT
Tips for Scholarship Searching
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Take the PSAT to become eligible for certain merit based scholarships.
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—Complete the FAFSA to become eligible for need-based scholarships and grants.
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—Check your local newspaper and with the financial aid office of schools you are applying to.
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—Check with civic, church, and community-based organizations.
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Check with your employer to see if they offer any college tuition services.
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Online Scholarship Databases: Cappex, NC Community Foundation, College Board, & FastWeb.
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—Make your search wide. Every little bit helps; free money is free money.
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—Do not pay for scholarship search resources or advice.
Questions to Consider
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Is the scholarship renewable; is it 1 year or X amount of money for each year of college?
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—Is the scholarship available to students who are not US citizens?
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—Does the scholarship have stipulations which must be maintained or completed to keep the scholarship? Always read the fine print.
Featured Local Scholarship
Person County Education Foundation, Inc.
The Person County Board of Education and the PCS Recruitment & Retention Committee have partnered with the family of Sarah E. Morton to offer the Sarah Elizabeth Morton Teach in Person Scholarship (TIPS). This scholarship is designed to bring our best and most dedicated graduates back home to Person County to teach. The scholarship shall be awarded on the basis of academic standing, character, leadership among peers, service in the community, and to prepare for a career in educating the future. Deadline: March 2018
Featured State Scholarship
Aubrey Lee Brooks Scholarships
Established in 1955 by a Trust endowed by the late Aubrey Lee Brooks, these scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors from a 14-county area of North Carolina. The North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority provides central administration for the Brooks Foundation. Students must demonstrate financial need, and plan to enroll as full-time students at NC State, UNC-Chapel Hill, or UNC-Greensboro.
The maximum award for the 2018-2019 academic year is $12,000. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2018.
Featured National Scholarship
Ron Brown Scholar Program (RBSP)
The Ron Brown Scholar Program seeks to identify African-American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need. A minimum of ten students will be designated Ron Brown Scholars and will receive $10,000 annually for four years, for a total of $40,000.
The application deadline is Tuesday, January 9, 2018.
https://www.ronbrown.org/section/apply/program-description
The State Employees' Credit Union is offering (1) $10,000 "People Helping People" scholarship to a Person High senior who will be attending one of the 16 constituent campuses of the UNC System. Email Ms. Miller for a copy of the application.
$10,000
