Posted April 17, 2013
Harold McKnight Memorial--Scholarship available to senior who has been accepted into an accredited university and plans to major in engineering. Applicant must have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0. Applications are available in the guidance office. Completed applications are due to guidance April 26.
Jonathan Peeler Memorial--Scholarship available to senior who will attend college (4 year or community college). The scholarship is not limited to any particular field of study, but preference will be given to CTE students studying drafting or related field. Applications are available in the guidance office. Completed applications are due to guidance May 3.
Dr. Stan Norman Scholarship--scholarship for Crest senior who has participated in the arts while in high school. Preference will be given to student who has participated in multiple arts and plans to continue with the arts in the future. Applications are available in the guidance office. Completed applications are due to guidance May 3
Still looking for a college? Try the CFNC College Redirection Pool.
The College Redirection module on CFNC.org opened April 1st and will be available to students until August 31st. The College Redirection module was established primarily to assist students who have been denied admission from the institution of their choice and are seeking opportunities to pursue Higher Education in the fall. The goal is for every student in the College Redirection Pool to be contacted by, at least, their local North Carolina Community College.
The College Redirection Pool can be accessed from the CFNC.org home page.
Posted April 15, 2013
Fraternal Order of Police--Scholarship for graduating senior whose parent is a FOP member in good standing. Application (General) is available in the guidance office. Completed application is due
April 30.
Craig Maddox Memorial Scholarship--Scholarship to student who has been accepted to an accredited 4 year institution. Must have at least a 2.5 GPA. Short essay is required. Applications are available in the guidance office. Completed applications are due to guidance April 30.
Clayton Scholarship--$500 to a Crest student planning to pursue a career in the teaching field. Applications (general) are available in the guidance office. Completed applications are due to guidance by April 30.
Matt Clary Scholarship--Scholarship available to a Crest baseball student with a GPA of at least 3.5. Student must be planning to attend a fully accredited four year university. Must exhibit good character and sincere concern for others. Applications (General) are available in the guidance office. Completed applications are due to guidance by April 30.
Jeffrey Cooper Memorial--Scholarship available to Crest senior who has been accepted to an accredited college or university who has studied a foreign language and will continue language in college. (French students given greater consideration) Applications are available in the guidance office. Completed applications are due to guidance April 30.
Heather Waters Memorial--Scholarship available to Crest senior planning to attend college. Special consideration is given to applicants who are interested in music (particularly band), and/or wanting to become a teacher. Applications (General) are available in the guidance office. Completed applications are due to guidance April 30.
Michael Wilson Memorial--Scholarship available to Crest senior planning to attend two-year or four-year college. Past/present affiliation with the Rodeo and/or actively involved in the FFA organization. Applications (General) are available in the guidance office. Completed applications are due to guidance April 30.
Marceline Humphries LeGrand--Scholarship available to Crest senior planning to attend a four-year college and pursue a degree in education. Applications (General) are available in the guidance office. Completed applications are due to guidance April 30.
Evelyn Cumberlander--scholarship available to senior planning to attend college. Grades, character, citizenship, and need will be considered. Preference will be given to student pursuing a degree in one of the following areas: science, history, music, or teaching. Applications (General) are available in the guidance office. Complete applications are due to guidance April 30.
Chuck Earley Scholarship--Available to Crest senior who has completed a four unit CTE course concentration in a specific career cluster. Preference is given to a student in good standing with NTHS. Applications are available from Mrs. Clontz in the Career Center. Completed applications are due to Mrs. Clontz May 10.
Posted April 8, 2013
Friendship Masonic Lodge--Scholarship available to student who has been accepted to college. GPA, leadership, and community involvement are considered. Applications are available in the guidance office (General Application--be sure name is in notebook and your application is on file). Completed applications are due to guidance April 30.
The Audacian Club--$500 scholarship for African-American senior planning to attend college. Based on grades, activities, and leadership. Uses CHS General Application. If you have already submitted the General Application be sure your name is in the scholarship notebook. Completed applications are due to guidance April 17.
Deadline Extended!! Bob Kiger--The Cleveland County Choral Society offers this scholarship to seniors planning to pursue a major in music with a concentration in voice and/or choral studies that would lead them to secure an occupation using their vocal/choral directing skills. Application is available in the guidance office. Application deadline is April 16.
Boyd Cabaniss Memorial--$500 scholarship for Crest student planning to study agriculture or related field. Applications are available in the guidance office (General Application). Completed applications are due to guidance April 30.
Brooks and Vernie Piercy--$500 scholarship for Crest student planning to attend a four year college or university to study agriculture. Based on character, academic performance, and leadership. Applications are available in the guidance office (General Application). Completed applications are due to guidance April 30.
Carl DeBrew--$300 scholarship for Crest student planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college with a career tech major (agriculture preferred). Based on character, scholarship, and leadership. Applications are available in the guidance office (General Application). Completed applications are due to guidance April 30.
Posted March 7, 2013
Crumley Roberts Scholarships--scholarships available to seniors planning to pursue a four-year degree or a two-year degree to transfer to a four-year program. Applications are essay based and are looking for students who have original ideas about how to promote attentive driving among our younger drivers. Applications are available at www.CrumleyRoberts.com. Completed applications are due March 15.
Lutz Foundation--Scholarship available to Crest High senior. Applicant should demonstrate the potential to succeed in college, have shown concern for others, have participation in extra-curricular activities, and demonstrate a clear understanding of the free enterprise system. Crest will select 5 students who will interview at the central office. The top finalist will receive a $2000 scholarship. If the $2000 recipient is awarded other scholarships with a total value to or greater than The Lutz scholarship, The Lutz scholarship will be forfeited to the next alternate. The application for this scholarship is the General Application and is available in the guidance office. Two letters of recommendation are required. Students who have already submitted the General Application need to be sure they sign up in the scholarship notebook if they wish to have their application considered. Completed applications and letters of recommendation are due to Mrs. Francis March 22.
Jim Chitty Realtor Scholarship--$1000 scholarship to Crest High senior. Applicant must be accepted into an accredited college, university, community college, or trade school, have financial need, and a minimum GPA of 2.8. Applications are available in the guidance office. Completed applications are due to Mrs. Francis April 24.
Candy Arey--scholarship available to female senior with a minimum GPA of 2.7. Special consideration will be given to employees, members, or participants of YMCA programs and to students with special financial assistance needs. Applications are available in the guidance office or online at www.clevecoymca.org. Completed applications should be mailed or emailed by the student before March 30. If you would like for the guidance office to mail your
application it is due to guidance
March 25.
NCRSP--The Cleveland County Chapter of the NC Retired School Personnel will present a $500 scholarship to a senior at Crest High. Applicant should be planning to pursue a career as a public school teacher. Application for this scholarship is the General Application but it also requires a single paged typed essay using the prompt, "I want to be a teacher because...". Completed applications and essays are due to guidance April 10.
Posted February 19, 2013
Michael A Demayo--scholarship for senior planning to attend a four year college/university in the fall. Applicant must create a presentation that encourages teens to abstain from underage drinking and driving. Applications are available in the guidance office. Completed applications are due to Mrs. Francis by 8:30 AM on March 1.
Settle Community Scholarship--scholarship for senior planning to attend college in the fall. Applicant must have at least a 2.75 GPA. Applications are available in the guidance office. Completed applications are due to Mrs. Francis by March 27.
Frank & Elizabeth Spencer--scholarship for seniors planning to enroll in college in a program leading to a degree in agriculture, home economics, or pre-vet. Applications are available in the guidance office. Student should mail completed applications before April 15.
Dallas Ward Memorial--scholarship for seniors planning to attend college who have demonstrated a strong interest in beef cattle production. Applications are available in the guidance office. Student should mail completed application before April 15.
Herter-O'Neal--$750 scholarship for senior planning to pursue a business-related degree. Applications are available in the guidance office. Student should mail completed application before March 5.
NC High School Athletic Association Scholarships and Awards—Pat Gainey Award, the Clary Medal, Charlie Adams Endowed Scholarship and The Tony Cullen Memorial Scholarships are available online at www.nchsaa.org Click on Scholarships and Awards. Application deadline is March 1.
NCFRW Caring For America Scholarship--scholarship for a dependent child of an active duty NC service member who was wounded or killed while serving in a combat zone from Sept. 11, 2001 until present and whose military sponsor was a NC resident at the time of service. Applications are available at www.NCFRW.com. Application deadline is April 15.
Number 3 Ruritan--$500 awarded to a Crest High student planning to attend college. (2 scholarships will be given) Academics, activities, and need are considered in selection. Applications are available in the guidance office. This is the first scholarship this year that will use the General Application. Completed applications are due to Mrs. Francis March 27.
A note about the General Application. Several of the local scholarship donors will use the General Application. Students will only need to fill this application out ONE time. I will keep a copy on file in the guidance office. Once you have your application on file, you will only need to sign your name in the green notebook for scholarships that require the General Application. Just be SURE you sign your name in the notebook--this let's me know you are interested in a particular scholarship!!
Posted February 12, 2013
Huggable Heroes--Build-A-Bear Workshop offers scholarships to students who have made a significant difference to the quality of life in their communities and/or around the world. Applications are available online at www.heroes.lovehugsmiles.com Deadline to apply is February 28.
Cleveland County Association of Teacher Assistants--Scholarship available for graduating senior whose parent is a member of the Cleveland County Association of Teacher Assistants. Applicant should also have a minimum "C" average GPA and have potential for success in an institution of higher learning. Applications are available in the guidance office. Completed applications should be mailed by the student postmarked March 29
Douglas High School Scholarship--open to all students who are descendants of a former Douglas High School Student. Applicant should have a minimum 2.5 GPA and expect to enroll in a two or four year College or University in the fall of 2012. Applications are available in the guidance office. Completed applications may be mailed by the student before April 30.
North Carolina Society of Accountants--Scholarship for senior planning to pursue the profession of accounting. Applications are available in the guidance office. Completed applications should be mailed by the student before April 15.
Shelby Rotary Club--merit scholarships for seniors attending a public high school in Cleveland County. Applicants must be planning to attend an accredited two or four year college/university in the fall of 2013. Applications are available in the guidance office. Completed applications are due to guidance April 11.
Cleveland Community College--offers both merit and need-based scholarships to attend CCC. Applications are available in the guidance office and on the CCC website. Completed applications are due to Mrs. Francis March 26.
Posted January 28, 2013
Bob Kiger--The Cleveland County Choral Society offers this scholarship to seniors planning to pursue a major in music with a concentration in voice and/or choral studies that would lead them to secure an occupation using their vocal/choral directing skills. For more information about this scholarship see Mrs. Francis in the guidance office by February 12.
Jagannathan Scholarship--scholarship available to graduating senior planning to enroll as a full time freshmen at one of the 16 UNC institutions. Applicant must demostrate academic achievement and financial need(as determined by the FAFSA). Application is available at www.cfnc.org. Deadline to apply is February 15.
Cecilia Music Club--scholarship to be used for private music lessons on the college level. Applications are available in the guidance office. Student should mail completed applications before February 22.
NC Farm Bureau R.Flake Shaw--Scholarships available for seniors planning to attend a four year college/university or a community college. Applicants should have the intention to pursue a career in agriculture or in an agriculturally-related field. Award for four year college/university applicant is $3500 per year. Award for community college applicant is $1000 per year. Applications are available in the guidance office. Completed applications should be mailed by the student before March 15.
FELS--The Forgivable Education Loan for Service was established by the North Carolina General Assembly. The loan provides financial assistance to qualified students who are committed to working in North Carolina in fields designated as critical employment shortage areas (Education, Allied Health, Nursing, Medical). Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA. For more information about the program and to apply go to www.cfnc.org/FELS. Deadline to apply is April 1.
Student-View--No minimum SAT/ACT score or GPA! Applicants should log on to www.student-view.com and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area. Scholarships will be awarded via a random drawing of all completed applications. Deadline to apply is April 21.
Posted January 9, 2013
Best Buy--$1000 scholarship available to students grades 9-12. This is a nation-wide competition and 1100 scholarships will be given. Applicants should have solid grades and be involved in community service or work. Application is available online at www.pr.bby.com Application deadline is February 28.
Golden Leaf--$3000 per year for seniors who plan to attend qualifying universities/colleges in the fall. Applicants must demonstrate financial need (as determined by the FAFSA). Applications are available at www.CFNC.org/goldenleaf Deadline to apply is March 1. (Crest did have several students win this scholarship last year)
Buick Achievers--Scholarship for seniors planning to pursue a degree in engineering or select design and business programs. Applications are available online at www.buickachievers.com Deadline to apply is February 28.
The North Carolina Bar Association scholarship to children of North Carolina law enforcement officers killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. Application is available online at www.younglawyers.ncbar.org Deadline is April 1st, 2013.
Posted December 18, 2012
NC Extension and Community Association--scholarship available for senior planning to attend a NC college or community college next fall. Application is available in the guidance office. Completed applications are due to guidance January 28.
The Dover Foundation--Scholarships ($7000) available to seniors who attend one of the four Cleveland County high schools. There will be six students selected by the Dover Foundation Scholarship Committee who plan to attend Gardner-Webb University and six students selected who plan to attend any other qualified college or university. Finalists must be accepted by their college or university. Semi-finalists will be interviewed by the Dover Scholarship Committee to determine the top scholarship winners ($15,000). Excellent academic record, leadership activities, and character will be considered. Letters of recommendation are required. Scholarship applications are available in the guidance
office. Completed applications are due to Mrs. Francis February 26.
LeGrand-Ware--Scholarship available for student planning to attend Gardner-Webb and pursue a degree in business or business related field. Academics, leadership activities, and character will be considered. Essay and letters of recommendation required. Applications are available in the guidance office. Completed applications are due to Mrs. Francis February 26.
Belk-Ellis--Scholarship (One full year tuition split between Freshmen and Sophomore years) available to Cleveland or Rutherford County residents going into a business or business related major at Gardner-Webb. High academic standing, leadership activities, and character will be considered. Essay and letters of recommendation are required. Applications are available in the guidance office. Completed applications are due to Mrs. Francis February 26.
Joseph B. Freeman--Scholarship available to seniors in Cleveland County. Need, academics, and activities will be considered. Letters of recommendation and a completed FAFSA are required. Applications are available in the guidance office.
Completed applications are due to Mrs. Francis February 26.
SEANC--State Employees Association of North Carolina offers scholarships to their members. Scholarships are available for students planning to attend a 4 year or 2 year institution and are for merit and need. Applications are available online at www.seanc.org. Completed applications are due to the scholarship chairman of the district of which the parent is a member. All applications must be postmarked by April 15.
State Employees' Credit Union "People Helping People"--One student from Crest will receive a $10,000 scholarship (payable @$1,250 per semester) to attend one of the 16 constituent campuses of the UNC system. Student must be a NC resident, have a minimum GPA of 2.5, and exemplify the philosophy of credit unions "People Helping People" through leadership, excellence of character, integrity, and community involvement. Essay and possible interview is required. Applications are available in the guidance office. Completed applications are due to Mrs. Francis by March 27.
The SECU Foundation also provides each NC Community College two $5,000 scholarships. Recipients are selected by the Scholarship Selection Committee at the community college. Students planning to attend community college who are interested in this scholarship should contact the financial aid office of their particular institution.
Burger King Scholars--scholarships for collegebound students. Applications are available online at bkmclamorefoundation.org/whatwedo/scholarsprogram Deadline to apply is January 10.
Our Family Foundation--offers scholarships for children of active duty service members who are stationed at Fort Meade, Bragg, Polk, Rucker, Riley, Sill, or Aberdeen Proving Ground. Application is available online at ourfamilyfoundation.org Deadline to apply is February 14
Posted December 5, 2012
Eunice Riggins Memorial--$2000 scholarship for graduating female student. Applicant should be planning to attend a four year NC college/university in the fall, should rank in the top 10% of their class, have a minimum SAT score of 1650 (20 ACT composite), good character, and participation in extra-curricular activities. Applications are available in the guidance office. Completed applications should be mailed by the student before February 1.
Mary Rose Mills--Linda Rankin Memorial--$2000 scholarship for graduating senior. Applicant should be planning to attend a four year college/university in the fall, should rank in the top 10% of their class, have a minimum SAT score of 1700 (22 ACT composite), good character, and participation in extra-curricular activities. Applications are available in the guidance office. Completed applications should be mailed by the student before February 1.
Clare Johnson Marley Fine Arts Scholarship--$2000 scholarship for graduating senior planning to pursue a four-year degree in the fine arts. Applicant should rank in the top 20% of their class, have a minimum SAT score of 1650 (20 ACT composite), good character, and participation in extracurricular activities. Applicant will need to submit proof of abilities/talents in the area of fine arts by submitting a CD/DVD or portfolio or work. Applications are available in the guidance office. Completed applications should be mailed by the student before February 1.
Student Achievement Scholarship--$2000 scholarship for graduating senior planning to attend either a two-year or four-year college/university in the fall. Applicant's GPA should be between 2.5-3.5, have a SAT score between 1344-1560 (ACT composite 20-24), have good character, and participation in extracurricular activities. Applications are available online at www.nccommunityfoundation.org. Completed applications should be submitted to the donor by the student before February 17
Posted November 30, 2012
NC Head Start Association--for any college bound, former Head Start student. Applications are available in the guidance office. Completed applications are due to guidance January 2nd.
NC Child Support Council--Scholarship available for senior planning to attend a NC school of higher learning in the fall. Applicant's parent must be a member of the NC Child Support Council or be a client of the Child Support Program (through either Child Support Services or Clerk of Court services). Applicant must have maintained an overall C average or above during high school. Applications are available in the guidance office. Completed applications should be mailed by the student before April 15.
Posted November 26, 2012
Harry W. Clarke--One $2000 scholarship, renewable for 3 years, will be awarded to a graduating senior from a public high school in the 29 county Western NC region. Crest may select one application to submit for consideration. Student must attend a NC four-year college or university. Scholarship considers financial need, academic ability, good moral character, and community involvement. Applications are available in the guidance office. Completed applications are due to guidance by January 15th.
William A. Hart--One $1000 scholarship, renewable for 1 year, will be awarded to a graduating senior from a public high school in the 29 county Western NC region. Crest may select one application to submit for consideration. Student must attend a NC two-year community college. Scholarship considers financial need, academic ability, good moral character, and community involvement. Applications are available in the guidance office. Completed applications are due to guidance by January 15th.
Margie McCluney Hamrick Nursing Scholarship--One $1200 scholarship to senior in Cleveland County planning to pursue a 2 or 4 year degree in the nursing profession. Preference will be given to student with financial need. Other criteria include academic achievement, community involvement, and moral character. Applications are available in the guidance office. Completed applications are due to guidance by January 15th.
Wellington Hamrick Scholarship--One $1000 scholarship will be awarded to a senior in Cleveland County planning to pursue a 2 or 4 year degree in math, science, engineering, or technical field. Nursing candidates should apply to the Margie McCluney Hamrick Scholarship instead of this program. Preference will be give to student with financial need. Academic achievement and work experience are also considered. Applications are available in the guidance office. Complete applications are due to guidance by
January 15th.
Deadline to apply is May 27th.
Posted November 9, 2012
Gardner-Webb Fellows--GWU offers academic scholarships. The Presidential Scholarship is full tuition plus room and board. Academic Fellows is full tuition. University Fellows is 80% tuition. Students must be nominated either by GWU or their high school. This is a merit-based scholarship--GPA must be at least 3.5 or higher to be considered. Students interested in seeking a nomination should sign in the scholarship notebook in the guidance office by November 15. If you have
already been nominated, you do not need to sign up now.
Posted October 19, 2012
Elks Foundation Nursing Scholarship--$1000 scholarship for student planning to enroll in a North Carolina nursing program which leads to a RN degree. Applicants should be in the top 25% of their class, have a minimum UNweighted GPA of 2.5, and be actively involved in nursing related activities. Applications are available in the guidance office. Completed applications are due to Mrs. Francis November 30.
Max J. Fowler--$500 renewable scholarship for student planning to attend NC State University in the College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences or College of Engineering. Applications are available at www.cfgaston.org Click on Grant Seekers and Scholarships. Completed applications should be mailed by the student before March 30.
Sylvia Holmes--$500 scholarship available to high school senior females. Applicants that have been or are participants in Girl Scouts will be looked on with favor. Applications are available at www.cfgaston.org. Click on Grant Seekers and Scholarships. Completed applications should be mailed by the student before February 1.
Jarman Family--Scholarship available to high school seniors whose parent(s) are full-time religious ministers in North and South Carolina. Applicant should be planning to attend an accredited college or university. Award is based on character, academic achievement, and need. Applications are available at www.cfgaston.org. Click on Grant Seekers and Scholarships. Completed applications should be mailed by the student before March 2
Meredith College Teaching Fellows--scholarship and experiences for young women interested in teaching. Application and more information is available online at www.meredith.edu/teachfel. Deadline to apply is January 15.
Posted October 9, 2012
Aspiring Animation Professional--$1000 scholarship for students interested in pursuing an animation career path at an accredited post-secondary school or college. Application and more information is available online at www.animationcareerreview.com. Deadline to apply is June 1.
NFIC Young Entrepreneur Award--Award available to high school seniors who operate their own small business. Application and more information is available online at www.NFIB.com/YEA. Deadline to apply is December 17.
Belk Scholarship--Offered by Davidson College. Renewable scholarship equivalent to the college's comprehensive fees. Applicant should demonstrate superior intellectual and personal achievement and significant leadership ability. Crest High can nominate one student. If you would like to be considered for nomination, please sign in the scholarship notebook by November 1.
Ronald McDonald House Charities--Scholarship available for students planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college, university, or technical school. Application is available at www.rmhc.org. Go to website and click on "What We Do" and then click on "Scholarships." Students in our county are eligible to apply for "RMHC Scholars". Scholarship criteria considers financial need, leadership, community service, and GPA. Application deadline is December 20.
Elks Foundation Most Valuable Student--Scholarship available to seniors planning to attend a four year college or university. Academics, Leadership, and Need will be considered. Applications are available online at www.elks.org/enf/scholars Completed applications are due to Mrs. Francis November 30. Please note that my due date is earlier than the application specifies. There is a counselor statement that must be completed with each application. A member from our local Elks Lodge will pick up the completed
applications from me.
AXA Achievement Scholarships--for outstanding students who are active in their community and who have led a project that benefits others. Application and more information is available online at www.axa-achievement.com Deadline to apply is December 1.
NC Hispanic College Fund--offers scholarships for graduating NC seniors of Hispanic background (one parent must be fully Hispanic or both parents must be half Hispanic). For more information and applications visit www.theNCSHP.org. Applications must be received by January 15.
BigSun Scholarship--scholarship to senior athlete planning to attend college. Application is available at www.bigsunathletics.com Deadline for completed application is June 21.
Wake Forest University--offers the Presidential Scholarship for Distinguished Achievement for students who possess exceptional talents is art, dance, debate, music, and theatre. Application is available online at www.wfu.edu/finaid/presidential.html. Application deadline is December 1. Wake also offers the William Louis Poteat scholarship for competitive need-based residents of NC who are active in a Baptist church.
Application requires nomination by your church. For nomination form and more information, visit www.wfu.edu/poteatwl.html
College Open Houses!
UNC Charlotte will host several Open House events on Saturdays from 9:00-2:00. The dates for the events are: October 20, November 10, March 23, April 27. For more information visit the Undergraduate Admissions page on the UNC Charlotte website.
Posted September 25, 2012
Wofford Scholars--Wofford College offers the Wofford Scholars Program. Qualified candidates are eligible to compete for scholarships ranging from $2000 up to full scholarship. Students must rank in the top 10% of the class, must have achieved a minimum score of 1250 (reading and math) on the SAT, or 28 composite on the ACT, and must demonstrate qualities of scholarship, leadership, and potential for success. Students who wish to be considered for nomination should sign up with Mrs. Francis by
October 4.
Centennial Scholarship--From the College of Textiles at NC State University for students interested in the fields of engineering, business management, chemistry, polymer chemistry, forensics, medical fields, international studies, design, apparel, sourcing, fashion, merchandising, or retail. The scholarship covers 60% of the basic in-state costs. A degree in Textiles at NC State is not required to apply, but will be required for students to receive this or any College of Textiles scholarship. Crest High can nominate 2 students for this scholarship. If you would like to be considered for a nomination, please sign up in Guidance by October 15.
The College of Education will also be hosting an Information Session during the University Open House on Satruday, October 13. To register log-on to www.ncsu.edu/openshouse/
SunTrust Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes--Enter for a chance to win a $1000 scholarship. One winner will be chosen every two weeks from October 26--May 12. For more information and to apply visit www.offtocollege.info
If you're interested in learning more about healthcare careers, plan to visit CaroMont Health's Heathcare Career Day on Saturday, October 13 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Professionals will talk to students, demonstrate medical equipment and share hands-on activities. It's in the Education Center at Gaston Memorial Hospital. Please visit caromonthealth.org or register.
Posted September 13, 2012
The Bryan Scholarship--Davidson College offers the Bryan Scholarship for $30,000 per year to scholar athletes who present outstanding academic records, are strong leaders in the classroom and in their sport, and are impact players at the NCAA Division 1 level. Eligible sports for men: baseball, cross country, golf, indoor and outdoor track, soccer, swimming, tennis, wrestling. Eligible sports for women: cross country, field hockey, indoor and outdoor track, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, volleyball. Crest can nominate 3 students. Students who would like to be considered for nomination should see Mrs. Francis in the guidance office by September 19.
Susan G. Komen--$10,000 scholarship. These awards aid college students facing significant financial burdens due to the loss of a parent (or guardian) to breast cancer or their own breast cancer diagnosis at age 25 or younger. Applicants plan to attend a state university. Recipients are selected based on scholastic achievement (2.8 GPA), community service, financial need and demonstrated leadership. For application and more information visit www.komen.org/scholarship. Application deadline is October 15.
Create-A-Greeting-Card--$10,000 scholarship. Applicants must submit a unique photo, piece of artwork, or computer graphic for the front of a greeting card. Visit www.gallerycollection.com for more information. Application deadline is January 16.
Posted September 5, 2012
Park Scholarship--NC State University offers the Park scholarship. This is a four-year scholarship valued at $88,000 and includes tuition, room and board, books, travel, personal expenses, and more. Nominees should demonstrate exceptional scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Crest High can nominate 2 students. If you would like to be considered for nomination please see Mrs. Francis for a preliminary application. The preliminary application is due to guidance September 18.
Ron Brown Scholars--For 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. Applications are available online at www.ronbrown.org There are two application deadlines for this scholarship. Visit the website for more information.
NC Division of Veterans Affairs--scholarships available to students whose parent(s) are war veterans. Parent must have been a resident of North Carolina when he or she entered military service. For more information contact Carol McCraw from the Cleveland County Veterans Services office at 704-484-4803 or visit www.doa.nc.gov/vets/locations. Deadline for applications is February 1.
Horatio Alger Scholarship--scholarships available to seniors who plan to attend college to obtain a four year degree. (Students may start their studies at a two year institution and then transfer). Applicant should have financial need (less that $50,000 family income), be involved in community activities, and have a minimum GPA of 2.0. Application is available online at www.horatioalger.org/scholarships
Deadline to apply is October 25.
Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) Star Scholarship--$2500 scholarship for graduating high school senior woman. Applicant should exhibit excellence in leadership, academics, extracurricular activities, and community service. Must have a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0. Preliminary application includes an essay and possible interview. See Mrs. Francis in the guidance office for an application. Completed applications are due to Mrs. Francis September 28.
Mercer University School of Engineering--is seeking nominations for their Scholarship Challenge which will be held on their Macon, Georgia campus on Saturday, October 20. Scholarships are available in engineering and technical communication. If you would like to be considered for nomination for this event, please sign in the scholarship notebook in Mrs. Francis' office by September 21.
Suzannah Blackwell Memorial Scholarship--Scholarship for senior whose first language is not English who is planning to attend an accredited university in the fall. Applications are available online at www.carolinatesol.org. Completed applications are due to the donor September 15.
Other Opportunities
Military Service Academy Day--For 7th-12th grade students interested in learning more about the five (US Air Force, US Coast Guard, US Merchant Marine, US Military, and US Naval) service academies. There is a nomination process for these academies. The Academy Day will be held on Saturday, September 22 at Forsyth Technical Community College in Winston-Salem. For more information contact Chris Sgro or Jennifer Johnson at (336)333-5311.
College Access Workshop--Hosted by NC State as part of their "We Bring the Pack to You." For junior and senior students. Workshop participants will gather information to help them complete a competitive college application while learning more about important deadlines, financial aid and scholarships, ACT/SAT tests and college admissions information. The workshop will be held on Saturday, September 29th at the Foothills Higher Education Center in Morganton, NC. Interested students should log on to www.go.ncsu.edu/collegeaccess by September 20.
Posted August 31
Listed below are some scholarships that are available at this time. Usually the scholarships that come early in the year are highly competitive or nation-wide competitions. The spring semester will bring more local scholarships. Scholarships will be announced on the intercom and listed on the school's website on the Guidance Department's page under Scholarship Announcements. Other good scholarship sources are fastweb.com, cfnc.com, and collegeboard.com. The financial aid office of your prospective college is another good source for scholarships for your particular school.
There is a scholarship notebook in my office. Each scholarship that I announce will be listed in the notebook. Many of the scholarships are online and you will not need any paperwork from me to complete the applications. There are a number of scholarships that require information from me (paper applications, etc). I would recommend that you sign your name in the book for all scholarships you are working on. This will let me know who I need to contact if I am informed of changes to the application. It is your responsibility to contact me about the scholarships you sign-up for. Please do not sign-up in the book and expect me to track you down to give you an application. Make sure you see me!
The following scholarships are now available:
Morehead-Cain--UNC Chapel Hill offers the Morehead-Cain Foundation scholarship. This is a merit scholarship that offers four years of undergraduate work at UNC Chapel Hill. Nominees must demonstrate scholarship, leadership, moral force of character, and physical vigor. SAT score range from the middle 50th percentile is between 650 and 750 for each section. ACT middle 50th percentile is between 30 and 34. Most recipients maintain an A average and are ranked in the top 15% of their senior class. Crest High can nominate 3 seniors. If you would like to be considered for nomination please pick up a preliminary application from Mrs Francis no later than Friday, September 7. The preliminary application will be due to guidance September 10. Deadline for application submission once the 3 school nominees are selected is October 1.
The Thomas Wolfe Scholarship--UNC Chapel HIll offers the Thomas Wolfe Scholarship which offers full undergraduate support for student writers. The application form is available online at http://english.unc.edu/creative/tws
Deadline for application submission is October 15.
Wendy's High School Heisman recognizes outstanding athletes. Scholarship money and recognition are awarded to state and national winners. Applicants must have at least a "B" (3.0) grade average and participate in at least one of the 27 school-sponsored sports listed in the Heisman application. Applications are available online at www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com/
Applications must be submitted by October 2.
Coca-Cola Scholars--This is a nation-wide scholarship. (250 scholarships will be awarded nationwide. Crest High had 2 students to receive this scholarship from the class of 2011) Applicants must be seniors planning to pursue a degree at an accredited post-secondary institution and have a 3.0 GPA at the end of their junior year. Applicants may not be children or grandchildren of employees of Coca-Cola companies. To apply go to www.coca-colascholars.org
Applications must be submitted by October 31.
Gates Millennium Scholars--Scholarships available for students who are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American. Candidate must be a citizen of the United States, have a cumulative, unweighted GPA of 3.3, plan to enroll in an accredited college or university in the fall, have demonstrated leadership abilities, and have demonstrated financial need through the Federal Pell Grant program. Applications are available online at www.gmsp.org
Application deadline is January 16.
Levine Scholars--from UNC Charlotte--a merit based scholarship for full tuition, room, board, and fees. Applicants should have an unweighted GPA of 3.8-4.0 and score 1800-2400 on the SAT or 29-36 on the ACT composite. Applicants must be nominated by their high school. To be considered for nomination, sign in the scholarship notebook by October 10. Austin Halbert from the class of 2010 is a Levine Scholar.
Posted August 30
Hello class of 2013! I hope your school year has gotten off to a great start! This will be a year of lots of dates and deadlines. If you do not have some sort of calendar or "calendar device" NOW would be a good time to purchase one! I would also recommend having a special place to keep track of all your computer passwords and log-in information. Everything is online now and there will be lots of passwords to remember.
We will have a senior class meeting tomorrow morning in the gym. We will be covering lots of information that you need to know about your senior year and the college application process. The Josten's representative will be here as well to discuss ordering graduation supplies. A parent meeting about the college application process will be held one evening coming soon. That date will be announced shortly.
Activity Sheet
Attached is a student activity sheet. If you plan to apply to college and/or apply for scholarships you will need to complete this form. The application process always requires letters of recommendation. When you ask someone to write a letter of recommendation for you, you will need to hand the person your activity sheet. This helps the recommender know all the wonderful things you have done and helps them write a better letter about you! You may choose to come up with your own form, but please be sure to include the same information that is shown on the one I've attached. Please bring me a copy of your activity sheet. Many colleges require a counselor statement. I will need to know about you to be able to complete these required forms.
Transcripts
Every college application will require that you also send a transcript. If you are applying to a NC college, you will need to send your transcript through cfnc.org. You do NOT have to apply through cfnc. You can just send your transcript through the Transcript Manager. This feature allows you to send an initial transcript and a final transcript. You can actually track when the college downloads it so you know it has been received. If you have not created an account already, please go ahead and do so. If you have had an account previously but you can't remember your log-in information you can try the password retrieval process or you can come and see me. I am sometimes able to retrieve your log-in information and enable you to create a new password. Again, this is the way
to send a transcript to a NC college!! If you are applying to an out of state school, you will need to request that a transcript be sent by the guidance office. Mrs. Lisa Dedmon is the guidance secretary. You can make these requests with her beginning September 15th. Typically there is a two day processing time. In order for us to mail your transcript to a college or scholarship program, we will need for your parent to sign a transcript release form. We must have this form on file in our office before we can mail a transcript for you. If you had one signed last year, you will still need to have another one signed this year. The release is only good for the current school year. These forms are available in the guidance office.
We will begin sending transcripts after September 15. If you send one before September 15th through cfnc, please know that the rank that is listed on the transcript may not be accurate. We will run rank for the current year by September 15th. This will give us time to check over transcripts, to enter in summer grades, and to receive grades for students who have transferred to us this year. You will receive an unofficial copy of your transcript after September 15th for use in filling out your applications.
Scholarships
Keep watching your email. The first list will be emailed soon! Scholarships will be announced on the intercom and listed on the website on the Guidance page under Scholarship Announcements. Other good scholarship sources are fastweb.com, cfnc.com, and collegeboard.com. The financial aid office of your prospective college is another good source for scholarships for your particular school.
I look forward to working with you and getting to know you better this year. I hope you have a happy Friday!
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