Cash for College March 2012

Hey my fabulous seniors!
Here is another addition of CASH FOR COLLEGE.


These are really great and accessible scholarships!---Please see your counselor for more information
1. Civitan – Local club gives out several $1000 awards to seniors. Based on character, need, service to community, and academic record. Get application from your counselor, and return by March 28th.


2. SECU (State Employees Credit Union) “People Helping People” Scholarship – One NHHS senior will win a $10,000 award! Must be a US citizen, be accepted to at least 1 UNC system school, have at least a 2.5 GPA, and demonstrate leadership, character, integrity, and community involvement. See Mr. Leach for application, and return to him by April 9. Preference goes to a student whose parents are NC public sector employees. Need is also considered.



3. CFCC – Cape Fear Community College gives around 10 scholarships each year to local seniors valued at $1800! These scholarships are based on academic excellence (at least a 3.0 GPA), recommendation, extracurricular involvement, and essay. Applicants must be US citizens. Return application to your counselor by 3/28/12.



4. Business/Professional Women’s Scholarship – One NHCS female will win $500. Based on need, transcript, references, and essay. Return to your counselor by April 9.



5. Williston Alumni Scholarship – One $1000 award for a local senior. Based on transcript, recommendation, and essay. Students with reference / relationship to former Williston alumnus are preferred. Return application to your counselor by 3/28/12.



6. Alliance Credit Union – For ACU members. Must have at least 2.5 GPA. Application must be postmarked by March 21. Based on essay, transcript. $2000 award. Go to www.alliancecreditunion.org to apply.



7. Accounting Scholarship – $500 for future accountants. April 15 deadline. Based on references, essay, transcript, and need. Get application from your counselor.



8. Blueberry Festival Scholarship – $1000 to $4000 for students. Essay required. May 18th deadline. Go to www.ncblueberryfestival.com and look for student information.



9. Kiwanis (to UNCW) – 2 local awards to seniors going to UNCW. One is for $2126 per year for 4 years and the other is a one time award of $1066. Get application from your counselor and return by March 30th. Based on academic record, need, extracurricular record and short essay.