Current Scholarships- School Specific

National Scholarships

Knowledge is Key Scholarship

$1,000 Scholarship

The Scholarship Award will be presented to the Winning Applicant for the Fall Semester of the applied year.

Application Instructions:

Please complete the attached application form to apply for the Knowledge Is Key, Inc. Scholarship Award.

All applications must be submitted by 11:59pm EST on March 30, 2021. Late applications will not be accepted.

Applications can be submitted by one of the following means only:

By mail to:

Knowledge Is Key, Inc. Scholarship Applicant

29 Marvin Ave,

Uniondale, NY 11553

By email to:

info@KnowledgeIsKeyInc.org/ Subject: Scholarship Applicant

Requirements:

1. Applicant is enrolled in and can provide proof of enrollment to an accredited College, University or Trade School.

2. Applicant must submit a completed application packet, which includes all completed forms, 1 completed reference form (written or typed) and 1 typed essay.

Scholarship Recipient Expectations: We hold our recipients with high esteem and consider them to be an integral part of the Knowledge Is Key, Inc. family. We invite recipients of the Knowledge Is Key, Inc. Scholarship to take part in K.I.K’s yearly activities and events. This may include serving as an honorary spokesperson for the scholarship year and taking part in the scoring of future applications. When applicable we may offer internship opportunities to recipients as well. As a Scholarship recipient you will be asked to submit a personal picture or headshot that displays you in a scholarly light. By applying for the Knowledge Is Key, Inc. Scholarship, you are agreeing to the above terms and understand what is expected if selected as the recipient for the cycle in which you apply.

APPLY HERE!

The Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship

The Herbert Lehman Scholarship is a national, highly competitive scholarship that makes annual awards to qualified, outstanding undergraduate students. The scholarship, established in 1964, is named after the former Governor and United States Senator from New York in recognition of his integrity, courage, and persistence on behalf of numerous civil rights causes. The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Herbert Lehman Scholarship Program awards are $2,000 per year, over four years, for a total of $8,000 - provided funds are available. Scholars must remain in good academic standing and continue to meet the scholarship criteria in order to maintain eligibility. The deadline for the scholarship is April 1, 2021. Final decisions are made by mid-July/August at which time all students will be notified of their status via email.

Herbert Lehman Scholarships were initially awarded to help African-American students attend formerly segregated four-year colleges and universities in the South and to increase the number of African Americans in the legal profession.

Today, the mission of the Herbert Lehman Education Program is to help transform the promise of racial equality into a social, economic, and political reality by supporting talented undergraduate students with financial need to stay in school and successfully complete their bachelor’s degree. Currently, Herbert Lehman Scholarships are open to students who meet the eligibility and award criteria. Awards generally do not exceed four years.

Students who are interested in applying for the Herbert Lehman Scholarship are strongly encouraged to review the eligibility criteria and program description before submitting an application.

Eligibility

· U.S. Citizenship;

· Must be a graduating high school senior, first-year student in an accredited four-year college, or a student transferring into an accredited four-year college, students beginning as a junior are not eligible;

· Demonstrated financial need - must have a combined family income of $65,000 or less;

· Record of academic achievement; and

· Demonstrated commitment to public service.

Scholarship Application Checklist – Your application must include all items listed below:

· Completed scholarship application form;

· A copy of the acceptance letter to the college you will attend;

· Two recommendation letters;

· Resume;

· A copy of your current school transcript (finalists will be required to submit an official transcript);

· A personal statement;

· An essay;

· A copy of your SAT and/or ACT test scores; and

· A copy of your Student Aid Report (FAFSA Form). The adjusted gross family income line of your FAFSA form must be completed showing a dollar amount. If not, a copy of your parents’ income tax return must be attached.

Finalists will be required to submit a recent professional photo. (As a guideline, your face should take up approximately 60% of the frame.

Deadline: April 01, 2021

APPLY HERE!

Golden Leaf Scholarship

The Golden LEAF Scholarship Program is designed to assist current high school seniors and North Carolina community college transfer students. Recipients must be from certain rural counties, demonstrate both financial need and merit, and plan to attend participating North Carolina colleges and universities. The scholarship is funded by the Golden LEAF Foundation through a grant to the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority. The number of years of scholarship support depends on the degree sought and the number of credits transferred.

Eligibility

• Be a North Carolina resident for tuition purposes.

  • Applicants must complete residency determination at the North Carolina Residency Determination Service Website.

• Be a graduating NC HS senior or current NC community college transfer student planning to enroll for the first time as a full-time degree-seeking student at an eligible NC college or university.

• Have a minimum CGPA of 3.0.

• Be a resident of an eligible rural county as identified by the Golden LEAF Foundation.

• Demonstrate financial need as determined by the application process; have Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Expected Family Contribution (EFC) that does not exceed the maximum permitted by the Program.

Application Requirements

• Complete and submit a full electronic Golden LEAF 4-Year Scholarship application

• Submit an electronic copy of academic transcript that has final grades for most recent Fall semester

• Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the appropriate school year

Other Information

The scholarship provides $3,000 a year for up to four years to high school seniors and $3,000 a year for up to three years to community college transfer students. Students who have previously attended a four-year college/university outside of dual enrollment (high school and college at the same time) are not eligible for consideration.

For renewal consideration, a Renewal Profile and FAFSA must be submitted each year. In addition, the recipient must have continued financial need, remain enrolled full-time at an eligible institution, and maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Golden LEAF Scholars Leadership Program

Students awarded Golden LEAF Scholarships are also eligible to participate in the Golden LEAF Scholars Leadership Program (subject to the availability of funding). The program is only available to Golden LEAF Scholarship recipients. It provides Golden LEAF Scholars with leadership training at the Center for Creative Leadership, one of the nation's leading leadership development organizations. Participating students also have the opportunity for paid internship opportunities in rural NC communities. Students who participate in all four years of the program (freshman-senior) can earn up to $8,830 in stipends. The Center for Creative Leadership developed and manages the leadership program. For more information about the leadership program, visit https://www.goldenleaf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/GLSLP12-5-14.pdf.

Specialized Scholarships

McDonald's HACER National Scholarship

HACER stands for Hispanic American Commitment to Education Resources. Your generation is making the world a better place, and McDonald’s® wants Hispanic students to be front and center in that transformation. That’s why we’re giving you and your community more opportunities to make a difference. And to help you HACER® Más, check out the schedule of the McDonald’s® HACER® Education Tour, our livestream workshops, to help you and your parents, teachers and counselors through the college application process.

Eligibility

Check out the requirements below to find out if the McDonald’s® HACER® National Scholarship is right for you:

• You’re a high school senior

• You’re a legal U.S. resident

• You’re younger than 21 years old

• You carry a minimum 2.8 GPA

• You’re eligible to attend a two- or four-year college or university with a full-time course of study

• You’ll disclose other scholarship programs that you’ve applied for

• You’ll enroll and attend an accredited institution in the academic year after your selection (verification needed, as scholarship funds are paid directly to the schools)

• You have at least one parent of Hispanic heritage

Selection Process

The scholarship recipients are selected based on:

• Academic achievement

• Financial need

• Community involvement

• Personal qualities and strengths as portrayed in a personal interview, either in-person or by phone

Winners are selected by May to June. (Check for emails by mid-February to find out if you are a semi-finalist.)

Required Materials

No essay is needed. The only other requirements are these documents:

• Transcript

• Personal statement

• Letter of recommendation to be submitted online

• List of community service projects

• FAFSA report and/or 1040s

APPLY HERE!

The Sara Scholarship

The Sara Scholarship is granted annually through the Henry & Sara Sheehan Foundation. The objective of the Sara Scholarship is to grant need-based academic scholarships to female high school seniors who have demonstrated excellence of character and are involved with the sport of golf. A minimum of eleven (11) $2000 scholarships will be awarded in 2021.

BACKGROUND OF SARA

The Sara Scholarship was established in 2012 as part of the final will of Sara Sheehan, who passed away in 2011. Sara loved golf, and despite many years of ill health, she played as much as she could – and could often only manage a few holes. She believed that the game, aside from being fun, taught important life skills and instilled character, especially the qualities of discipline and patience. Sara never considered herself a skilled golfer. Nevertheless, she enjoyed all aspects of the sport, whether that meant going to tournaments or simply chatting with fellow golf lovers at pro shops or clubs. Just as it didn’t matter to Sara whether a player was a novice or a pro, it is immaterial to the scholarship committee whether applicants have great skill in the game or desire to play college golf. Sara wished, simply, that the applicant demonstrate some level of involvement and engagement with the sport.

SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA

1. Applicants must be female.

2. Applicants must be high school seniors with the intention to graduate at the end of the school year.

3. Applicants must meet entrance requirements and plan to enroll at an accredited college or university in the United States.

4. Applicants must have a cumulative minimum unweighted GPA (grade point average) of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale.

5. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

6. Applicants must demonstrate excellent character and involvement with the sport of golf. Skill in playing golf is not a criterion.

APPLICATION MATERIALS

1. Completed Sara Scholarship Application form

2. Copy of Official High School Transcript (including Fall semester grades from senior year)

3. Applicant’s personal essay (see section VI of application)

4. Copy of applicant’s Student Aid Report (SAR), including the Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

5. ONE letter of recommendation from a high school teacher, counselor or administrator such as a principal.

As an alternative, a letter of recommendation from a local business or professional person is acceptable. Please send only ONE letter of recommendation. So we can confirm its validity, the letter of recommendation MUST be written on official or professional letterhead from the person or organization who authored the letter.

The completed Sara Scholarship application and all supporting documents (see application checklist above) must be put in the same envelope and postmarked on or before April 30, 2021. Mailed to:

The Sara Scholarship

The Henry & Sara Sheehan Foundation

310 N. Kensington Ave.

LaGrange Park, IL. 60526

Must be postmarked on or before April 30, 2021. The winning applicants will be notified on or before August 15, 2021

APPLY HERE!

NC REACH Scholarship

NC Reach is a state-funded scholarship offered to qualified applicants for up to 4 years of undergraduate study at NC public universities and community colleges. Available funding is awarded to students, after all other financial aid, public funds and scholarships have been processed and applied to their account. NC Reach provides comprehensive student support to help all students be able to navigate their post-secondary education.

Which schools can students attend to receive NC REACH?

Students attending any of the 74 NC public community colleges or 16 NC public universities are eligible to apply for NC Reach.

Private colleges and universities, as well as all out of state colleges and universities, are NOT eligible to receive NC Reach funds.

For a complete guide to NC state colleges and universities, click HERE.

Eligibility Guidelines

• • Eligible students are those who are legal residents of North Carolina eligible for in-state tuition rates. Click HERE for a full explanation of NC residency requirements.

  • Those who have aged out of North Carolina foster care at age 18; or…

  • Those who have been adopted from North Carolina foster care on or after their 12th birthday.

  • Exited from foster care to a permanent home through guardianship after age 14 with the support of the Kinship Guardianship Assistance Program (KinGAP)

  • Students may qualify through age 25.

Download Supporting Documents

APPLY HERE!

1,000 Dreams Fund

The purpose of the 1000 Dreams Scholarship is to provide one-time educational assistance for high school aged girls or currently enrolled college-aged women in the United States. This can include assistance for needs including but not exclusive to: educational conferences, instructional programs related to creative or artistic pursuits, graduate exam application fees, textbooks or tuition. Needs that are ongoing (e.g., utility bills, food costs) or related to medical care are not covered by this fund.

The students eligible for assistance shall:

1. be women attending a two-year or four-year college/university; OR current high school students;

2. demonstrate financial need;

3. include two letters of recommendation; and

4. include an essay explaining how the grant would be used.

5. funds must be used the semester after they are awarded and cannot be deferred.

1,000 Dreams Fund Scholarship Fund FAQs

Who is eligible to apply? All women enrolled in a U.S. based institution – high school, college, university, graduate school, etc. – are able to apply regardless of citizenship. You must show proof of current enrollment in a United States based school.

What do I need in order to apply? Fill out our application fields, submit two letters of recommendation, complete the essay portion and demonstrate financial need.

What is my scholarship award and how can I use it? You may be awarded up to $1,000 to fund your dreams. This educational assistance can include needs such as, but not limited to: educational conferences, instructional programs related to creative or artistic pursuits, graduate exam application fees, and textbooks. Ongoing needs such as tuition, room & board fees, etc. are not covered by this fund.

How do I submit a blind letter of recommendation? All letters need to be uploaded by the person providing the recommendation. You will need to complete your application by providing their email address. Once the letter has been uploaded, you will receive confirmation. You will not have access to letters once they are uploaded in the system.

Where can I get more information? Please review our website 1000dreamsfund.org/apply/1000-dreams-scholarship-fund/ or email us directly at programs@1000dreamsfund.org for further questions.

Previous recipients may not reapply for this scholarship.

Award Varies

Deadline: 04/02/2021

APPLY HERE!

National Healthcare Heroes Grant for Nurses

Scholarship Value: $1,000

Awards Available: 1

Award Deadline: May 1, 2021

There is currently a shortage of nurses in the US, and the median student debt for nurses completing graduate school is $40,000-$55,000.

Now, in the midst of a global pandemic, our nurses are on the frontlines, fighting on a daily basis to stop the spread of coronavirus that is crippling our nation.

Despite this, as some hospitals reduce or halt elective procedures, some nurses have seen their incomes drop during a period in which they have never been more essential.

This grant will go to an aspiring or current nurse to aid with the cost of their tuition or student loans. All levels of nursing education are eligible for this award, including current nursing students, recent nursing graduates, and aspiring nursing students.

Go to Scholarship Application:

National Healthcare Heroes Grant for Nurses

LEAGUE FOUNDATION: LGBTQ Scholarship

The LEAGUE Foundation provides financial resources for America’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender high school seniors entering their first year of institutions of higher learning. The scholarship application opens annually in January and closes in April with awards distributed in the summer of each year.

Scholarship Qualifications

Applications are usually accepted from January through April. Decisions are usually made in July. The program is open to self-identified Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer <Questioning>, +, graduating high school seniors meeting the prescribed criteria. Family members and mentors are encouraged to work with applicants to help ensure their submissions are complete.

The applicant must:

• Be an openly self identified member of the LGBTQ+ Community

• Be graduating from high school in the year they apply for a scholarship.

• Be a United States Citizen or be a legal immigrant.

• Be attending an accredited college, university, or vocational school within the United States or Canada. Proof of acceptance is required.

• Provide an OFFICIAL copy of their high school transcript showing a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better using a 4.0 scale or equivalent. Weighted average can be used in this calculations. If the applicant’s high school does not use a numerical grading system, then a complete description of the measures of success and requirements for graduation is required.

• Complete 2 personal essays as outlined on the application form.

• Provide at least 2 letters of recommendation from non-family members.

• Prepare a detailed list of community involvement. “Extra-Credit” is given to those activities and leadership roles relating directly to the LGBTQ+ communities.

• Sign an acknowledgement form agreeing to the outlined terms and conditions of the application. (See application form)

Currently the LEAGUE Foundation has 5 awards for consideration and each student application is automatically reviewed for each.

The five awards are:

• The Laurel Hester Memorial Scholarship (1 award annually)

• The Matthew Shepard Memorial Scholarship (1 award annually)

• The Tyler Clementi Memorial Scholarship (1 award annually)

• The LEAGUE at AT&T DFW Chapter Scholarship (1 award – 2020 only)

• The LEAGUE Foundation Scholarship (up to 9 awards annually)

All decisions of the selection committee are final. Scholarship proceeds are sent directly to the school where the applicant will be attending. Funds are not given directly to the student. Questions regarding the application process can be directed to info@LEAGUEFoundation.org.

Click here for 2020 Recipients.

Click here for Previous Recipients

APPLY HERE!

Current Local Scholarships

A. Joe Hemphill, Jr. Scholarship

Arthur Joe Hemphill, Jr. was born in Tennessee in 1931, but resided in Buncombe County, North Carolina for most of his life. He was on the Black Mountain, North Carolina police force for many years, becoming its chief in 1970, a post at which he served for five years before moving to the Buncombe County Sheriff's Department.

Not having children of his own, he and his long-time wife, Mary Rutledge Hemphill, ‘adopted' numerous children who became very special to them over the years.

Before he passed away in 2009, and in keeping with his love of children, Mr. Hemphill established the A. Joe Hemphill, Jr. Scholarship Fund in order to assist young people in our area attain a higher education.

Amount

Up to $2,500 renewable for 3 more years

Number Of Awards

One Award

Deadline

Mar. 15, 2021

Eligibility

Scholarships, renewable for three more years, are available to graduating public high school seniors of Western North Carolina's Charles D. Owen High School, Madison High School, or McDowell High School.

Applicants must be planning to attend a college or university in North Carolina or Tennessee, and intend to study forestry management or environmental science.

The Community Foundation scholarships will be awarded without regard to age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, religious belief, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To Apply

To apply, students must complete an application online. The application, with required attachments, must be submitted online on or before the deadline. Click here to apply online.

Application Procedure

The scholarship program is administered by The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. Please direct any questions about this scholarship to the Foundation's Scholarship Officer, Lezette Parks, at parks@cfwnc.org.

NCSECU People Helping People Scholarship

SECU Foundation established the People Helping People four-year scholarship program to help North Carolina public high school students attend college. Each of the 115 North Carolina Local Education Agencies (LEAs)/School Districts will receive a minimum of one scholarship valued at $10,000 payable at $1,250 for up to eight consecutive semesters for a senior to attend one of the 16 constituent campuses of the University of North Carolina System.

Recipients of the scholarship will be selected by the LEA Scholarship Selection Committee provided they meet all eligibility criteria. Scholarship recipient information must be submitted by the Scholarship Selection Committee at each LEA. No individual applications are reviewed by the Foundation. Speak with your high school guidance counselor for more information about applying, requirements, and deadlines.

$10,000 High School Scholarship – At A Glance »

All eligible high school seniors must meet the following requirements:

• Must be a senior at a North Carolina public high school

• Must be an SECU member or is eligible for membership through a parent/guardian

• Must be a United States citizen, a resident of North Carolina, and eligible for in-state tuition

• Must be accepted to attend one of the 16 UNC system universities as a full-time undergraduate

• Must have demonstrated scholastic achievement with a 2.5 or higher unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale

• Must have demonstrated leadership, excellence of character, integrity and community involvement

• Must file FAFSA as part of the application

High School Eligibility Criteria »

2020 High School Scholarship Recipients »

Mary R. Hemphill Scholarship

Mary Rutledge Hemphill comes from a farming background and is a long-time resident of Buncombe County, North Carolina. She and her late husband Arthur Joe Hemphill, Jr. lived in Black Mountain, North Carolina for most of their lives, where Mrs. Hemphill still resides.

Not having children of their own, the Hemphills ‘adopted' numerous children who became very special to them over the years. In keeping with this love of children, and her deep affinity toward animals, Mrs. Hemphill established the Mary R. Hemphill Scholarship Fund in order to assist young people in our area who wish to study veterinary medicine.

Amount

Up to $2,500 renewable for 3 more years

Number Of Awards

Two Awards

Deadline

June 4, 2021

Eligibility

Scholarships, renewable for two more years, are available to graduates of Western North Carolina's Charles D. Owen High School, Madison High School, or McDowell High School who are currently attending a college or university in North Carolina or Tennessee. Applicants must also be engaged in a course of study leading to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, with a strong preference for students with demonstrated interest in working with large animals.

The Community Foundation scholarships will be awarded without regard to age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, religious belief, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Selection Criteria

In order of consideration:

• demonstrated financial need

• a minimum of 3.0 weighted GPA

• work experience

To Apply

To apply, students must complete an application online. The application, with required attachments, must be submitted online on or before the deadline. Click here to apply online.

Application Procedure

The scholarship program is administered by The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. Please direct any questions about this scholarship to the Foundation's Scholarship Officer, Lezette Parks, at parks@cfwnc.org.

Community College Scholarships

NCSECU Community College Scholarship Program

The SECU Foundation established a major scholarship program to assist students in each of the fifty-eight community colleges in the North Carolina Community College System. There are 116 two-year scholarships valued at up to $5,000 each. Each North Carolina community college will receive two scholarships, representing an annual financial commitment to the entire North Carolina community college system of up to $580,000.

Scholarship recipient information must be submitted by the Scholarship Selection Committee at each community college. No individual applications are reviewed by the Foundation. Speak with your community college’s financial aid office for more information about applying, requirements, and deadlines.

Community College Eligibility Criteria »

2020 Community College Scholarship Recipients »

Specialized Scholarships:

Point Foundation LGBTQ Scholarship - Due January 25th

https://pointfoundation.org/point-apply/apply-now/

First in your family to attend a university?

https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/special-attributes/first-in-family-college-student

Cancer patient/survivor/child of patient or survivor:

https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/special-attributes/cancer-patient-survivor-or-child-of

Child of a single parent:

https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/special-attributes/child-of-single-parent

For vegetarians/vegans:

https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/special-attributes/vegetarian-vegan

Veterinary medicine/Vet tech/animal lovers:

https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/special-attributes/animal-pet-care-experience

Nursing: https://onlinenursing.simmons.edu/nursing-blog/nursing-scholarships/

Minority Students: https://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/

Welding: https://scholarship.aws.org/applications/

Teaching: https://www.alleducationschools.com/financial-aid/teaching-scholarships/

Social Work: https://www.socialworkdegreeguide.com/scholarships/

STEM: https://thescholarshipsystem.com/blog-for-students-families/34-stem-scholarships-to-apply-for-now/

For left-handed students: https://worldscholarshipforum.com/left-handed-scholarships/

For electricians: https://www.collegegreenlight.com/scholarships/ByMajor/Electrician/-s-m-630/

These are centered around athletics/exercise, but check them out even if you don't play a sport!

https://www.nsca.com/about-us/nsca-foundation/scholarships/

https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/student-athlete-scholarships/

https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/athletic

Are you a leader? Active in the community? Volunteer? Thinking about a degree in Business?

https://www.newvisions.org/pages/leadership-community-service-scholarships

https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/merit-based/leadership-scholarships (there is one in this list for NCSU)

https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/community-service-scholarships

https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-major/business-scholarships/

And try this:

https://blog.prepscholar.com/top-scholarships-for-high-school-seniors

Scholarship Sites for Universities:

Appalachian State University:

https://scholarships.appstate.edu/scholarships/first-year-scholarships

Western Carolina University: *will be updated in October

https://www.wcu.edu/apply/scholarships/wcu-scholarships.aspx

North Carolina State University:

https://studentservices.ncsu.edu/your-money/financial-aid/types/scholarships/#OSFA

University of North Carolina Asheville:

https://www.unca.edu/admission/financial-aid/types-of-aid/scholarships/

University of North Carolina Chapel Hill:

https://admissions.unc.edu/afford/scholarships/

University of North Carolina Charlotte:

https://ninerscholars.uncc.edu/scholarshipsearch/

University of North Carolina Greensboro:

https://admissions.uncg.edu/costs-aid/scholarships/

University of North Carolina Pembroke:

https://www.uncp.edu/admissions/costs-and-financial-aid/scholarships

University of North Carolina Wilmington:

https://uncw.edu/finaid/scholarships.html

East Carolina University:

https://ecu.academicworks.com/

North Carolina A & T:

https://www.ncat.edu/ced/student-services/scholarships.html

Winston Salem State University:

https://www.wssu.edu/admissions/scholarships-and-financial-aid/scholarships.html

Lenoir Rhyne University:

https://www.lr.edu/admission/undergraduate/financial-aid-clone

Gardner Webb University:

https://gardner-webb.edu/admissions-and-financial-aid/undergraduate-admissions/costs-and-financial-aid/scholarships-and-grants/index

Additional Scholarship Websites to Check Out

• CFWNC.Org - Scholarships for WNC residents only, which make them less competitive than national scholarships. Various scholarships based on residency, graduating high school, college choice, and career path.

• www.cfnc.org - scholarships are NC only, which makes them less competitive. Scholarships include those with career interest in science/health careers, as well as teaching. Search McDowell County!

• http://thencshp.org/resources/for-students/scholarships/ - this site is created by the North Carolina Society of Hispanic Professionals and has useful information for all students.

• www.fastweb.org – search site that posts scholarships directly related to college choice and career interests. Most are national or state scholarships, but still worthy of applications. Many schools utilize this site, as well as, business and private organizations.

• www.zinch.com – similar in nature to fastweb.org, scholarships are directly related to college choice and career interest.

• www.scholarships.com - One of the largest scholarship databases available to students that is updated daily. There is more than 2.7 million in scholarship along with 19 billion in grant opportunities.

• College Websites - All colleges list scholarships on their Financial Aid portion of their websites. Thorough investigation of scholarships can begin now at the college level for next year. Some scholarships are applied for via the Admission Application, others require a separate application for specific school scholarships.

• www.FAFSA.org -This site is home of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Complete this form utilizing your prior prior year (2 years ago) tax information to qualify for Federal aid such as grants and loans.

• https://www.conqueryourexam.com/best-scholarships-in-north-carolina/ - This site has 20 scholarships listed that are specific to NC only.

• www.chegg.com- Chegg is well known as an online bookstore for students but in 2011 acquired Zinch, a scholarship match service with over $1 billion in scholarships to offer. This site is easy to use and highlights opportunities for you. To top it off, Chegg also offers help with homework, test prep, internships, and tutoring.

• www.petersons.com - he Peterson’s databases includes over 50,000 accredited Schools and Programs, and over 5,000 Scholarships. There is over $10 billion in scholarship opportunities found on Peterson’s. This site also provides information to help you in your search, all you need to do is fill out a short survey and filter the results. The site also allows users to search by a variety of different topics, college types and personal details — in order to give you the best results for you.

• www.myredkite.com -This search engine requires a brief profile and instantly matches scholarships to each user based on profile. It also helps you keep track of application deadlines and requirements as well as keeps up with the awards you receive.

• www.unigo.com -Unigo allows students access to more than 3.6 million in scholarships, 650K College Reviews, College Stats & other options to help you pay for college. Get the scoop on your choice of schools from students themselves.