The Charlotte Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. annually grants scholarships to African-American high school seniors who will enroll in an accredited institution of higher education.  All students must be currently enrolled in a Mecklenburg County high school.  All of the scholarships are a minimum of $2,500 each. 

Educational Support Award may be offered to applicants who are not one of our top scholarship award recipients.  The awards will be a minimum of $1,000 each.

All applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on FEBRUARY 29, 2024 using the online application provided in the link below.  We will not accept any hard copy applications or hard copy letters of recommendation.

Upon receiving and reviewing the scholarship applications, the Scholarship Committee will select applicants to participate in the interview process.  Due to the anticipated high number of applicants, all applicants will not be selected for an interview.  Only the top applicants in each scholarship category will be selected for interviews.  The applicant interviews will be conducted in April 2024.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Debutantes and immediate family members of the Charlotte Alumnae Chapter are NOT eligible to apply for any of these scholarships and will not receive any of the scholarship awards

The online Application will be available for submission on JANUARY 1, 2024 through FEBRUARY 29, 2024 by 11:59 p.m..

To Apply to the various scholarships visit: 

bit.ly/DSTCLT-SCHOLARSHIPS24

The Ethnic-Minority Scholarship application period is now OPEN! 

The annual scholarship competition is open to Mecklenburg County high school seniors of African American or African diaspora culture. Scholarship applicants will be awarded a one-time scholarship to help with college expenses.

Who is Eligible:  Applicants who meet the following criteria:

●        GPA of 2.5 or higher

●        Demonstrated leadership capabilities (church, school, community service)

●        Evidence of financial need

●        Resident of Mecklenburg County (legacy applicants exempt)

●        Entering college or university as a freshman in the Fall of scholarship year 

Scholarship Awards:

●       Recipients who attend a four-year college or university will receive a one-time scholarship up to $2,000.

●       Recipients who attend a community college will receive a one-time scholarship up to $1,000.

Website link: https://alphalambdaomega.org/Ethnic-Minority-Scholarship

Application link: https://forms.gle/AiNdALc5nmyTybAp7

All application packages must be submitted electronically by April 12, 2024. 

FOUR SCHOLARSHIPS for seniors! If intrested please see your counselor for application and deadlines! Here is Joseph's story! 

On June 4, 2015, he was on his way to work when a driver ran a red light andstruck his car broadside; he died from injuries suffered in the crash the following day.  Although Joseph found enjoyment "working among lawyers," his passion was spoken word and performance-based poetry, an interest he first developed in high school. Joseph was known to go around to various classes reciting favorites pieces he had heard before his classmates and peers.  We later found out that he was bullied, and poetry was the way that he discovered himself and felt most comfortable sharing.  He was just beginning to come into himself when he was killed, starting to perform in local churches and events.

The Foundation was established in the wake of Joseph's death to continue his life and memory by creating and supporting programs to help young people overcome obstacles and reach their full potential, especially in the arts.To date we have given over $30,000 in scholarships and contest awards to youth and young adults in Joseph's name.

Originally based in New Jersey, we relocated to Charlotte two years ago and expanded our scholarships to four, including one for rising seniors in Mecklenburg County high schools.  We would like for you to pass on the scholarship information to your students. 

For application or more details see your counselor in student services! 

To Apply:Write a 1000 word essay on this assigned topic"

Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others. How has this improved your life?

 For more information & to apply online, visit: Silverpen-Slc.com 

Deadline: Thurs, February 15, 2024 

Application: See your HS Counselor

Local Winner: One Time $5000 Scholarship with an opportunity to compete at both the district and state level for additional scholarship funds

Application Rules – Local/District/State This scholarship is awarded based on the candidate’s character, scholastic records, evidence of intellectual promise, demonstration of ambition, leadership ability, and need for financial assistance. 

Applicant must be present for judging at the time and place designated. 

For Local & District contests the applicant must also be present for the presentation of the scholarship. 

1. Applicant must be a high school senior residing in North Carolina. (The local winner for the Charlotte Woman’s Club must be a resident of Mecklenburg County.) 

2. Applicant must be in the upper fourth of the class. 

3. Applicant must use the official application form (attached.) 

4. The scholarship is to be used at a four-year college or university in the state of North Carolina. 

5. Citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States. 

The following items must be submitted: 

1. Application form.

2. Recent photograph. 

3. A personal letter as to why the student desires to continue their education, the student’s future plans, and why financial aid is necessary. 

4. Letter of recommendation from either the school principal, school guidance counselor, or a school teacher. 

5. Letter of recommendation from a business or professional person OTHER THAN SCHOOL PERSONNEL. 

6. Letter of recommendation from the President of the sponsoring club. (This does not need to be submitted at the local level. If an applicant is selected as the local winner, the local Charlotte Woman’s Club will complete this letter on behalf of the applicant to forward to the district/state.) 

7. High school transcript, with grades through the first semester of senior year, complete SAT and/or ACT scores (optional), class rank with number of students in class, and grade point average weighted and unweighted. (If the official transcript is not available upon submission, an unofficial transcript with current grades will be sufficient. A request for official and final first-semester grades can be made at the end of the semester.) 

8. Copy of most recent Federal Tax Returns or FAFSA Summary for applicant’s parent(s) and applicant. Document any significant changes in family income if necessary. The student should mark out their SSN before submission. 

Contact Information: Hannah Jane Lloyd, Charlotte Woman’s Sallie Southall Cotten Scholarship Chair helloHannahJane@gmail.com 

P.O. Box 11811, Charlotte, NC 28220 

Due Date of Application for the Local (Charlotte) Contest: Must be received by Thursday, February 1, 2024 

Please submit your application and all required items to Hannah Jane Lloyd electronically via email or by mail to the address noted above.

The North Carolina Alpha Delta Kappa Student Achievement Scholarship for $2000  is open to a male or female student. Students who are on track to graduate this spring, planning to pursue an education degree at a school of higher learning are encouraged to apple.  Specific eligibility requirements are:  SAT score of 990 to 1130 or ACT composite score of 20 to 24; unweighted GPA of 2.5 to 3.5; good character, integrity, leadership potential and service to school, community and church.  Students should apply for this scholarship through the North Carolina Community Foundation at www.nccommunityfoundation.org . 

 Every year, the state organization of Alpha Delta Kappa awards three scholarships of $2000 each to qualifying seniors on track to graduate and planning to attend a 4-year college or university. 

The Eunice Riggins Memorial Scholarship is open to any young woman who is currently graduating from an accredited public high school in North Carolina that follows the NC Standard Course of Study and who expects to enroll in a four-year college or university in North Carolina next fall. Specific eligibility requirements are: Academic rank in top 10% of class, Minimum SAT score of 1220 or ACT composite score of 25, good character and participation in extra-curricular activities (school and community). Financial need is not the primary consideration.

Riggins Memorial Scholarship 2024 Application  

 The Mary Rose Mills-Linda Rankin Memorial Scholarship is open to any student who is currently graduating from an accredited public high school in North Carolina that follows the NC Standard Course of Study and who expects to enroll in a four-year college or university next fall. Specific eligibility requirements are: Academic rank in top 10% of class, Minimum SAT score of 1290 or ACT composite score of 27, good character and participation in extra-curricular activities (school and community). Financial need is not the primary consideration.

Mary Rose Mills - Linda Rankin Memorial Scholarship 2024 Application

 The Clare Johnson Marley-Mary Earle Berger Fine Arts Scholarship is open to any student who is currently graduating from an accredited public high school in North Carolina that follows the NC Standard Course of Study and who expects to enroll in a four-year college or university next fall, and who is declaring his/her major in an area of the fine arts. Specific eligibility requirements are: Academic rank in top 20% of class, Minimum SAT score of 1220 or ACT composite score of 25, good character and participation in extra-curricular activities (school and community). Financial need is not the primary consideration. (Samples of talent are required to be submitted with the application.)

The Clare Johnson Marley - Mary Earle Berger Fine Arts Scholarship 2024 Application 

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will receive 33 scholarships for the 2023-2024 award year from the SECU Foundation People Helping People Scholarships valued at $10,000 ($1,250 per semester for 8 consecutive semesters) to be distributed within our school district. To facilitate the selection of the 33 CMS recipients, each high school is asked to select up to four candidates – indicating the order of preference (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th choice) – on the attached verification form by Friday, March 1st. 

Chosen candidates will be given application instructions from a HS counselor. 

      Charlotte Pride    Scholarship &                     Internship Program

Scholarships up to $10,000

8-week summer internship available

Applications due Friday, May 26

Charlotte Pride is so excited to grow their scholarship program and introduce an all-new summer internship this year, all made possible with support from Principal® Foundation. The Charlotte Pride Scholarship & Internship Program, Generously Supported by Principal® Foundation, aims to improve economic mobility for LGBTQ and ally college students from the Charlotte metro area by funding college scholarships and a summer internship opportunity. Recipients will be eligible for up to $10,000 for the 2023-2024 school year at an accredited two or four-year college.

More information can be found at: https://charlottepride.org/scholarship/

 Truist is awarding scholarships and students can apply for the Fall '23 contest that is now open. 

Simply follow these participation instructions with your students:

1️⃣ During your prep, click Add to Class to give students access to the Truist Financial Foundations course, EVERFI Financial Literacy. Once you do, you'll receive full instructions via email to get your students working in under 10 minutes.

2️⃣ Students create their EVERFI account & complete 3 lessons of the course (2 hours total).

3️⃣ Students submit a short essay for the chance to win a $3,000 scholarship.

Get all the details. 

Winners will be selected in both the fall and the spring semesters. Submissions must be received for the fall semester by January 7, 2024 and by May 6, 2024 for the spring semester. 

Incoming education majors can earn up to $5,000 toward their studies.

Rider University recently increased the award amount of its Teacher Education Scholarship, which was introduced earlier this year, to help combat the nationwide teacher shortage. Qualified, incoming undergraduate education majors may receive up to $5,000 toward their studies.

The scholarship is open to first-year and transfer students who enroll as undergraduate elementary education, secondary education or music education majors beginning their studies in the fall 2024 semester. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA, enroll in 12 credits per semester and remain in good academic standing.

Apply Here

The Lehigh Commitment—a pledge to make a transformative Lehigh education even more accessible for scholars from all backgrounds. All admitted students with a family income of less than $75,000 (and typical assets) will receive the Lehigh Commitment full tuition grant.

What is the Lehigh Commitment?

Full Tuition Coverage: Students will be provided with a grant equivalent to, or greater than, the cost of full tuition.

Funded Opportunities: Lehigh offers many existing programs to support the academic success of its students:

Student Opportunity Fund

Iacocca International Internships

High-Impact Experience Opportunity Fellowship

Travel Grants

Passport to Success Program

Loaner Laptop Program

Emergency Aid Fund

Career Preparation: The Center for Career and Professional Development provides support for students with career education and professional development, and provides opportunities for students to connect with employers and alumni through mentorship, internships and interviews.

In addition to the new Lehigh Commitment, we have met the full demonstrated need for admitted students—regardless of family income—for the last eight years, and have increased the number of merit scholarships that we have offered to admitted students. More than 30% of the admitted students for 2023-24 year received a merit scholarship of $15,000 or more per year. There is no separate application, or earlier application deadline for the majority of our merit scholarships—only an application is needed for our Performing Arts scholarships in music, theatre, and our Soaring Together Scholarship Program.

If you have students that are interested, please know that Lehigh provides an application fee waiver to any student for whom paying this fee is a hardship. They can select “I have been given a fee waiver from the Office of Admissions” in the Lehigh supplement to the Common or Coalition Application.

You're always welcome to reach out to the Office of Admissions at admissions@lehigh.edu, or the Office of Financial Aid at financialaid@lehigh.edu. Please let us know if you have any questions, and we look forward to reading applications from your students soon!

Scholarships.com prides itself on offering the most comprehensive and meticulously curated scholarship database. Our team dedicates innumerable hours to thoroughly vet and update each scholarship listing, ensuring a precise match for your students.

Students explore the Scholarship Directory - a perfect starting point! Here, they can discover scholarships tailored to various categories that resonate with their profiles.

The scholarship deadline calendar provides link to every scholarship for more detail.

King Law started the King Law Gives Back Scholarship Program, awarding $1,000 scholarships annually to seniors in Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina. This year, we'll select three seniors for $1,000 scholarships, aiming to invest in the local community and support academic goals while recognizing leadership qualities.

Applicants are required to submit an essay to our team and recipients are selected based on their college plans, career goals, and creative writing.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants must live and attend high school in a county where a King Law location is established. For a complete list of our locations please visit our website listed below.

• Must be a high school senior.

• Plan to enroll at an accredited post-secondary education institution during the academic year following high school graduation, Fall 2024.

• Submit a written personal essay via our online application on the following topic: "Small towns. Big relationships." Describe what this means to you and why it is a part of who you are.

To apply for the King Law Gives Back Scholarship Program visit:

https://kinglawoffices.com/giving-back/college-scholarships/

Application Deadline: March 31, 2024