College Resources and Scholarships

2023-2024 Scholarship Information

Check out the scholarship opportunities below!

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Due in March

March 1st: Kiwanis Club of Monroe Scholarship- 3 $2,500 scholarships awarded to Union County seniors who possess strong character, participation in community service & academic achievement. Application, transcript, resume & essay must be postmarked by March 1st. Click this link for the application Kiwanis Club of Monroe Scholarship or pick up a copy in the counseling office.

March 8th: Student of Success Scholarship- 3 $1,000 scholarships awarded to UC seniors. Applicants must submit an essay, one short response & list of extracurricular activities. Click this link for the application: Student of Success Scholarship.

March 13th: State Employees Credit Union "People Helping People" Scholarship- $10,000 scholarship to senior who demonstrates leadership, integrity & commitment to community service. Eligible students must be SECU members or eligible for membership through a parent, have a 2.5 unweighted gpa or higher, filed their FAFSA & been accepted to & plans to attend one of the 16 UNC system universities. Students interested in applying must see Mrs. Butera no later than March 6th.

March 24th: LAWA Scholarships (Latin Americans Working for Achievement)- students must be of Hispanic origin and have a 2.5 GPA or higher. For more information and to apply, visit https://www.lawanc.org/scholarship-program.

March 25th: Union County EOP Scholarship- 3 scholarships awarded: UC EOP Scholarship for seniors whose parent is a member of UCAEOP; UCAEOP Memorial Scholarship for seniors who are children of UCPS employees; Billy Stegall Memorial Scholarship open to all UCPS seniors. Application available here: UC EOP Scholarship Application. Applications must be typed and turned into Ms. Butera no later than 10:00 am Monday, March 25th.

March 28th: Union County Education Scholarships- for seniors planning to major in education. 2 scholarships available: Dr. Ed Davis Scholarship & Janet Tyson Scholarship (students may apply to both). Click this link to apply UC Education Foundation Scholarships.

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Due in April

April 1st: New Century Scholarship-for seniors planning to attend South Piedmont Community College (SPCC) in the fall. Recipients receive up to 4 semesters of tution for an Associate's degree program. Application includes an essay, resume & 2 recommendation letters. To apply, go to https://ucpscte.org/new-century-scholars/

April 8th: Girls on the Run Union County Scholarship- $1,000 awarded to a senior who participated in Girls on the Run or Heart and Sole in Union County. Applicants should have a 3.0 GPA. For information and to apply, click here Girls on the Run Scholarship.

April 25th: Smile Scholarship in Memory of Eddie DeBerry-$1,000 awarded to a Piedmont senior planning on attending a 2 or 4 year college in the fall after graduation. To apply, students should complete an essay describing a community service project they participated in that promoted positivity and how it impacted people. Essays must be turned into the Counseling Office no later than April 25th.

April 25th: Piedmont Class of 1965 Memorial Scholarship-for seniors with a 2.5 gpa or higher planning on attending a 2 or 4 year college and has been involved in extracurricular activities and community service. Pick a copy of the application in the Counseling Office.

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Past Scholarships

Due in October

October 1st: UNC Chapel Hill Morehead-Cain Scholarship-seeks students who excel academically (typically in the top 10% of their class), displays leadership, a commitment to service and involvement in physical activity that promotes a healthy lifestyle (does not have to be an organized, school sport). Review the information and qualifications for this scholarship at https://www.moreheadcain.org/. Piedmont may nominate 3 students for this scholarship (school nominations due by 9/1) or students may self nominate.

October 15th **Nomination deadline: UNCC Levine Scholars-seeks exceptional students who demonstrate a commitment to community service, excel academically with a sustained passion for knowledge, intellectual curiosity & ethical leadership (the average weighted GPA for Levine's 2023 class is 4.31). Levine Scholars receive an award that covers 4 years of tuition, room & board, books & fees plus summer experiences, study abroad & internships.To be nominated, see Mrs. Butera in the Counseling Office no later than October 13th (UNCC admissions application must be submitted by 11/1; Levine scholarship applications due 11/15). Students may also self-nominate by 10/15 by completing the form below https://future49er.charlotte.edu/register/?id=c3cec40f-62bd-460b-adc9-f55c73349f9c

October 20th: Alex Kahle Memorial Scholarship/UC Parade Princess-each UCPS high school will be allowed to submit one senior candidate to represent their school in the UC Parade and be considered for the Alex Kahle Memorial Scholarship. Candidates should reflect leadership, academic excellence, and commitment to community service. Consideration will be based on students application and interview. To be considered, complete the form in this link Alex Kahle Scholarship Interest by Friday, October 20th.

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Due in November

November 1st: NC State Park Scholarship-applicants excel academically in most challenging courses (minimum 4.0 gpa), demonstrates leadership, committed to meaningful service & a high degree of character. Park Scholars receive a full scholarship including room & board, books, computer stipend, funds for study abroad, research projects, educational trips. Students must apply for the Park Scholarship and NC State admissions by November 1st. Visit www.park.ncsu.edu/apply to begin your application.

November 15th: NC Teaching Fellows-seniors interested in a career in education can receive up to $5,000 per semester in financial aid by pursuing a degree at 1 of the 8 participating colleges (Teaching Fellows Participating Colleges) in an approved area of licensure. This is a forgiveable scholarship loan that is repaid by working as a teacher for either 1 or 2 years depending on the type of school. Applicants must have an unweighted 3.0 gpa. Visit www.ncteachingfellows.org for info and to apply.

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Due in January

January 15th: Meredith College Full Ride Scholarships-awarded based on academic achievement, leadership, service & character. 4 year scholarship covers full tuition, food, housing, fees, books and supplies, study abroad, cultural and social events & networking opportunities. To apply, students must apply to the Honors Program by January 15th. Students are encouraged to apply for admissions by the Early Action deadline of December 1st. To learn more, click Here.

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Due in February

February 12th: Weddington Optimist Club Essay Scholarship- Applicants should submit a 700-800 word essay on the topic: "Optimism: How It Connects Us". Essays must be emailed to steve@jarrellhomes.com no later than 2/12.

February 12th: Michael A. DeMayo Arrive Alive Scholarship-Applicants must have a 3.0 gpa or higher and plan to attend a 4 year college. Applications include a transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, photo and presentation (essay, billboard, brochure or video) that discourages drinking & driving and distracted driving. Visit www.DeMayoLaw.com or stop by the counseling office for an application. Applications must be postmarked 2/12.

February 19th: Mary Doctor Fine Arts Scholarship- Applicants must plan to attend college for fine arts (music, dance, theatre, technical theatre, arts administration, arts education, film, digital arts, studio arts) & demonstrate significant financial need. Visit https://www.blumenthalarts.org/education/students/college-scholarships to apply.

February 19th: Gordon Hay Scholarship- For students planning to study a non-performing area of theater (play writing; set, costume, lighting or sound design; arts administration; stage management; production management; technical direction). To apply visit https://www.blumenthalarts.org/education/students/college-scholarships.

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Scholarships available throughout the year:

Army ROTC Scholarships: Army ROTC offers generous merit-based scholarships to qualified students. They can defray the full cost of tuition, and provide additional tax-free allowances for books, supplies, equipment and necessary fees. Army ROTC Information.

Big Future Scholarships: Students can earn scholarships ranging from $500-$40,000 by completing steps to plan for college. Click here for more information.

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