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Scholarships & News

Number 3 Carson Guidance

Class of 2008 October 31, 2007

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

1. Rowan County Veterans Scholarship: Children of disabled, deceased, combat or POW/MIA Veterans contact Rowan Veterans Service office at (704) 636-1658. Due March 1, 2008

2. Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program: Students who show outstanding academic achievement and show promise of continued success. GPA 3.5 Minimum SAT of 1875. Carson High School can nominate 2 students. Due to Mr. Connolly by January 2, 2008.

3. Elks Most Valuable Student & Elks Nursing Scholarship: Scholarship, Leadership, Financial Need. US Citizen. 500-word essay. Due to Mr. Connolly January 2, 2008.

4. Herff Jones Principal’s Leadership Award. One student from each school will be selected to move on in the state and national competition. Criteria is based on academic excellence and exemplary leadership in school and community activities. See Mr. Connolly for an application. Due to Mr. Connolly by December 1, 2007.

5. Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation College Scholarship Program: Scholarships of up to $10,000 in value annually. Must have lost a parent to breast cancer, must be a US citizen or permanent resident. Based on academic achievement, community service, demonstrated leadership ability, financial need. Due November 14. The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Attn: Grants Dept. - College Scholarship, 5005 LBJU Freeway, Suite #250, Dallas, TX 75244. www.komen.org click on “Grants” and then “Programs”.

6. Burger King Scholars Program: $1,000. Be a deserving student needing funds for college expenses, 2.5 GPA, work part-time at least 15 hours per week for 40 weeks per year, recommendations from school and employer, demonstrated community service or extracurricular activities. Due December 15.  www.bk.com click on “Company info” then “Community” then “McLamore Foundation”.

7. Hispanic Scholarship Fund: $1,000 to $2,500. Open to community college, 4-year college, and graduate students of Hispanic heritage. Applications are evaluated on academic achievement, letter of recommendation, personal statement, and financial need. Due December 15. Hispanic Scholarship Fund www.hsf.net

8. National Television Academy Trustees Scholarship: Television or related field $40,000. (Two awards) Must plan to major in a communications oriented program. Early December. www.emmyonline.org and click on "Foundation".

9. Dr. Martin Luther King Scholarship. Scholarship provided by NCAE for students with academic accomplishments, extracurricular activities, leadership and work experience. Application available in guidance. Due February 1, 2008.

10. American Architectural Foundation - Minority Scholarship Program: Major in Architecture $500 - $2,500. Open to minority students on the basis of financial need, academic achievement, essay, recommendations, nomination. Early December.  Scholarship Programs, 1735 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20006. www.archfoundation.org click on “Programs”.

11. Sam Walton Community Scholarships:
 Apply on-line between November 1 and January 12, you must go to: www.walmartfoundation.org click on “education”. Over $50,000 in scholarships awarded. Deadline January 12, 2008.

12. Law Offices of Michael A. DeMayo Scholarship. Awards $2,500 to area seniors attending a four-year college or university. An essay of 500-700 words on an assigned topic is required. Sample essays of past winners at www.demayolaw.com Applications available in guidance. Deadline is March 23, 2008.

Scholarships and financial aid websites:

www.fastweb.com www.CFNC.org www.finaid.org

www.scholaraid.com www.collegeboard.com www.theoldschool.org

www.absolutelyscholarships.com www.collegeanswer.com www.brokesholar.com

BEWARE OF FEE BASED SCHOLARSHIPS & SEARCHES

FINANCIAL AID:
You must apply for admission to college before you apply for financial aid. The process of filling out the Federal Free Financial Aid Form (FASFA) begins in mid-December when the federal forms arrive. Tax information for the 2005 year will be needed before work can be done on the application. Some colleges will require an additional financial profile. (The CSS PROFILE) These profile applications are available in the Guidance Office at this time. ( Wake Forest , Meredith, and UNC-Chapel Hill request these forms if you are seeking financial aid.)Website: www.collegeboard.com

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 P.O. Box 2349 Salisbury, NC 28145-2349

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 P.O. Box 2349 Salisbury, NC 28145-2349