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Green Hope Scholarship Newsletter
March 2015
College Board Code for Green Hope High School (CEEB Code): 342709
Please allow your counselor at least 10 school days to complete a
counselor section on any scholarship application. Please review the
information below.
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The Scholarship Coordinator for the 2014-2015 school-year is Mr.
Justin McIntyre, jmcintyre@wcpss.net .
There is a Scholarship Interest form available on-line on the
school website and in hard copy form in student services. ONLY
complete scholarship interest forms when directed to do
so.
You do not need to prepare scholarship interest forms for
scholarships that you may apply to directly. It is the student's
responsibility to send in scholarships that are not school
nominated.
Please pay close attention to internal deadlines for school
nominated scholarships. Interest forms received after the
deadlines may not be processed.
You may ask your assigned counselor for information regarding
scholarships.
Paper copies of some scholarship applications are available in the
scholarship file cabinet in Student Services.
This scholarship newsletter is not an all inclusive list of
scholarship information. It only contains scholarships that we
have actually received at the school. Students are encouraged to
check http://www.scholarshipplus.com/wake/custom.cfm for
more scholarships.
SECU Foundation: People Helping People Scholarship
One senior at Green Hope will receive this scholarship valued at
$10,000 (payable at $1,250 per semester). To be considered for this
scholarship interested students must attend the information session on
Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 2:30pm in room #2208.
The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize leadership, integrity, and
community involvement. Please note that students must plan to attend
one of the 16 constituent campuses of the University of North Carolina
System.
Cary Lodge No. 198 Scholarship
The Cary Lodge 198 would like to offer scholarship opportunities to
those students interested in continuing their education after
graduating from high school. This opportunity is available to 20142015 graduating students who are in need of financial assistance in
order to offset the cost of college expenses. Scholarships will only be
given to candidates living in the Town of Cary. The tentative amounts
of the scholarships will be two of $1,000 and two of $500.
Additional information and applications are available in Student
Services; however, students are responsible for submitting their
completed application packets to:
Cary Lodge No. 198
Attn: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 8
Cary, North Carolina 27512
All applications must be postmarked no later than March 1, 2015.
North Carolina State USBC Association, Inc. Youth
Scholarship
The North Carolina State United States Bowling Congress Association,
Inc. (NCS USBCA) is awarding a $2,000 scholarship to a high school
senior. Candidate must be a current member of the NCS USBCA and
bowls in a certified USBC North Carolina youth league. Additional
information and applications are available in Student Services or at
www.ncbowls.com. The application must be postmarked no later than
March 1, 2015. Students are responsible for submitting their
completed applications, transcripts, and letters of recommendation to:
Priscilla Hamilton, NCS USBCA Youth Scholarship Chair
197 Singing Pine Drive
Clover, SC 29710
Assistance League of the Triangle
Assistance League has generous scholarship opportunities this
year, ranging from $1,000 to $7,500, which will be paid directly to the
recipient’s chosen school for tuition or educational expenses.
The information and applications are available at:
http://www.altriangle.org/scholarship.html; click on High School
Seniors, Download Guidelines Applications. This link contains all the
relevant information that students will require to determine eligibility
and to access an application. All applications must be complete and
postmarked by March 2, 2015. Students must submit completed
applications to:
Assistance League Triangle Area
Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 98477
Raleigh, North Carolina 27624
Capital Area United States Bowling Congress
Association (CAUSBCA) Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored by the CAUSBCA and private donations.
The amount of the scholarship award(s) will be determined by the
funds available. Candidate must be a high school senior and meet the
following: (1) Member of the Capital Area USBC Association in good
standing for the current season and currently active in a youth league
or have a parent, legal guardian, or grandparent who is a member of
the Capital Area USBC Association in good standing, (2) Overall GPA of
2.5 of higher, (3) An amateur standing in all athletics.
Additional information and applications are available in Student
Services or you may access the application at
www.raleighbowling.com. Students are responsible for submitting
their completed application packets to:
Christopher Moss, Association Manager
CAUSBCA
701 Copperline Drive Unit 203
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
The application deadline is March 2, 2015.
Retail Consumer Alliance Foundation Scholarship
Program
North Carolina Retail Merchants Association (NCRMA) and its grocery
division, the Carolinas Food Industry Council (CFIC), will give
away $115,000 in scholarships through the Retail Consumer Alliance
Foundation (RCA).
From NCRMA, six students will each be awarded $2,500 towards the
2015-16 academic year. From CFIC, 40 students will each be awarded
$2,500 for the academic year. Unlike traditional scholarship programs
that only reward the highest level of academic achievement, NCRMA
and CFIC will recognize students whose academic credentials fall
within an average to above average range. Applications and official
transcripts must be received or post-marked by March 2, 2015.
To apply for a scholarship, go to: http://www.retailpaysforcollege.org.
State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship
The State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship does not require a high
GPA, but rather focuses on students who are leaders and volunteers in
their communities and demonstrate financial need. Applicants must
meet the following criteria: Be a 2015 graduating high school senior,
have a cumulative GPA between a 2.5 and 3.2 on a 4.0 scale, plan to
enroll full-time for the 2015-16 academic year at an accredited 2- or
4-year college, university or vocational-technical school, and be a U.S.
citizen.
For the application and additional information, please visit:
https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/statefarmgoodneighborscholarshi
p/
The deadline is March 2, 2015.
Triangle Pest Control Scholarship
Triangle Pest Control has established technology as one of its primary
goals. In order to fuel this goal, Triangle Pest Control has created a
merit-based scholarship fund for individuals seeking education in
environmental studies. The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to an
individual who has displayed academic excellence, in addition to a
passionate pursuit of furthered environmental education at an
accredited college or university in North Carolina.
The application deadline is March 2, 2105. For complete details,
including an application, please visit www.trianglepest.com/trianglepest-control-scholarship-fund.
Triangle Educational Advancement Foundation (TEAF)
Scholarship
The Triangle Educational Advancement Foundation, Inc. (“TEAF”), is a
501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to promote high
school athletics, academic performance and student character. This
year TEAF will award up to ten (10) non-renewable scholarships of
$5,000 each.
Scholarships will be awarded based on the Scholarship Committee’s
sole discretion, but will generally be awarded on the basis of financial
need, community service, character/leadership and participation in
high school athletics (whether as an athlete, trainer, manager,
scorekeeper, etc.).
To be considered for this scholarship, interested students must submit
a completed scholarship interest form to Student Services by
Thursday, March 12, 2015. Two (2) students from Green Hope will
be selected to participate in this scholarship competition. The
scholarship interest form is available on the Student Services
homepage.
Cary Central Rotary Club – Boyce Brown Scholarship
This organization is offering a $1,000 per year scholarship for two
consecutive years. Student must attend a two-year technical college
during the duration of the scholarship. This award will be based on
academic achievement, civic involvement, self initiative and financial
need.
Applications are available in Student Services. Students must return
completed applications to Student Services by March 13, 2015.
Cary Central Rotary Club – Harvey Duke Scholarship
This organization is offering a $1,500 per year scholarship for four
consecutive years. Student must attend a four-year college or
university during the duration of the scholarship. This award will be
based on academic achievement, civic involvement, self initiative and
financial need.
Applications are available in Student Services. Students must return
completed applications to Student Services by March 13, 2015.
Rotary Club of the Capital City – Robert N. Styres
Scholarship
The Capital Rotary Club will be awarding the Robert N. Styres
Scholarship this year. The scholarship has increased this year and is
now a $4000 award granted $2000 per semester. It is given to a
Wake County traditional public high school graduate who has been
accepted at a four-year college/university or a two-year community
college. The scholarship is renewable.
While academic achievement is important, the scholarship committee
will try to select a person who is a hard worker and may have
overcome some adversity along the way (not necessarily the student
with the highest grade point average).
Interested students must submit a scholarship interest form to
Student Services by Friday, March 13, 2015. We will nominate one
student from Green Hope to continue in this scholarship competition.
The Cary Visual Art – Young Cary Artists Scholarship
Program
Cary Visual Art recently launched the Young Cary Artists Scholarship
Program which is generously supported by Mercedes-Benz Cary.
Eligible applicants are high school seniors who attend a Cary high
school or have a Cary address and plan to study visual art or design at
a college or university.
Additional information and the application are available at:
http://caryvisualart.org/programs/scholarship-program.
The deadline is March 13, 2015.
The GSK Opportunity Scholarship
The GSK Opportunity Scholarship is available to US citizens who have
overcome significant adversity. Scholarships are valued at $5,000 per
year, renewable for up to four years, for a total award up to $20,000.
Recipients must attend a public state university or community college
in North Carolina.
Additional information and the application are available at:
www.trianglecf.org.
Applications due March 15, 2015.
North Carolina Central University – National Alumni
Scholarship Program
The purpose of this scholarship program is to assist North Carolina
Central University in attracting to its campus outstanding students who
exhibit high academic, citizenship and leadership characteristics, and
desire to contribute positively to the quality of study and life at the
university. Only those who have at least 3.0 “B” weighted grade point
average and a SAT/ACT (Math/Reading/Writing) score of 1210/17 or
above will be considered for alumni scholarships.
Applications are available in Student Services; however, students are
responsible for submitting their completed application packets to:
NCCU Alumni Association, Inc.
Attn: Scholarship Committee
2223 Fayetteville Street
Durham, NC 27707
The deadline is March 15, 2015.
Alpha Delta Kappa – Hammond Hill Scholarship
The local Beta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa is offering a
$1,000 scholarship to a Wake County High School senior who plans to
enter the field of education. The presentation of the scholarship award
will be held on April 21, 2015. The recipient and/or a family member
will need to be present to accept the award.
Additional information and applications are available in Student
Services; however, students are responsible for submitting their
completed application packets to:
Bettie Martin
107 Wilcrest Drive
Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
The deadline is March 16, 2015.
The Cary Rotary Club Scholarship
The Cary Rotary Club is committed to improving literacy and
leadership among young people in our community. The Cary Rotary
College Scholarship Award recognizes one local high school senior with
$1,000 per year for a full-time student. The Scholarship is renewable
for a maximum of three additional years, depending upon satisfactory
progress, for a total scholarship award of $4,000. The scholarship will
be awarded on the basis of academic achievement, leadership, service
in the community, and financial need.
Applications are available in Student Services; however, students are
responsible for submitting their completed application packets to:
Cary Rotary Club
Scholarship Committee
PO Box 111
Cary, NC 27512
A completed application and supporting material must be submitted to
the Scholarship Committee no later than March 17, 2015.
Ellen Simmons Howes Prospective Educator
Scholarship
The NC Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa is pleased to announce the Ellen
Simmons Howes Prospective Educator Scholarship. The Ellen Simmons
Howes Prospective Educator Scholarship will be used to aid college
students with financial needs as they pursue a degree in the field of
education. Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each will be awarded
to four students, one from each of the four geographic areas [north,
south, east and west] in North Carolina.
Applicants can complete their application
at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1T5UCS5ZRpoP2UtVLFAM8L4ehQn
m225C0vkVwB5A-r9A/viewform.
The deadline is March 20, 2015.
Bennett College Scholarship
A Wake County female high school senior with good scholastic and
leadership records is eligible for the $2,000 scholarship. The student
selected to receive the scholarship must be accepted to Bennett
College for Women before the scholarship is actually awarded.
Additional information and the application are available in Student
Services; however, students must submit their completed application
packets to:
Raleigh Area Chapter
Bennett College for Women
Dr. Keisha Brown
5404 Glass Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27616
The application deadline is March 28, 2015.
Achievement Scholarship for Refugees and
Immigrants of Wake County
The Triangle Community Foundation is accepting applications for
the Achievement Scholarship for Refugees and Immigrants of Wake
County for the 2015-2016 academic year.
The Achievement Scholarship will provide financial awards for refugee
and immigrant high school seniors who reside in Wake County to
continue their education in a post-secondary setting. The goal is to
support these students on a pathway to finding meaningful
employment and becoming contributory members of their communities
and adopted country.
Scholarships will range from $1,000 to $4,000 per year, for up to four
years, and can be used at any accredited public, private, or technical
college or university in the state of North Carolina. A minimum of four
awards will be made each year.
The Achievement Scholarship is available for first-generation U.S.
citizens, refugees, or immigrants (legal documentation not required)
who are graduating seniors at a high school in Wake County. To
access the eligibility criteria and application instructions, please visit
Triangle Community Foundation's website:
http://www.trianglecf.org/grants_support/funding_for_individuals/
All applications must be submitted by March 31, 2015 using the
Foundation's online system.
Community Peace Scholarship Award
One eligible senior graduating in 2015 will receive a $1,000
scholarship. The purpose of this award is to promote an awareness of
and actions leading to peace in the student’s own life, family, school,
and community.
Interested students must complete and submit the Community
Peacemaker Scholarship application by April 1, 2015.
The application is available in Student Services; however, students are
responsible for submitting their applications and references to:
Betty Cowick
Community of Christ
PO Box 3100, Cary, NC 27519-3100
Winston-Salem State University – Luther Johnson Jr.
Memorial Scholarship
Candidate must be an entering freshman at Winston-Salem State
University with at least a 2.7 or equivalent grade point average (GPA)
and at least 850 composite score on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
or 18 on the American College Test (ACT) to qualify for the Alumni
Scholarship. Awards are made on a competitive basis. Students must
maintain at least a 2.7 GPA throughout the freshman year and must
attend a high school in Wake County. The student must reside on
campus during the freshman year.
Additional information and applications are available in Student
Services; however, students are responsible for submitting their
completed application packets to:
Raleigh-Wake Chapter of WSSU National Alumni Association
Attn: Monica Money
P.O. Box 24826
Raleigh, NC 27611
Deadline for submission is April 1, 2015.
Maude P. McInnes Extension and Community
Educational Fund
This organization is offering a $500 scholarship. Applicants should
have a 2.5 GPA or higher, and the recipient must plan to attend a
North Carolina college, university, community, or technical school. For
the application and additional details, please come to Student
Services. The completed application, transcript, letter of acceptance,
and three letters of recommendation should be submitted to:
Wake County Extension and Community Association Scholarship
Committee
Ms. Joan Quinn
809 Ellynn Drive
Cary, NC 27511
Applications must be postmarked by April 6, 2015.
UNC Chapel Hill – Light on the Hill (LOTH) Society
Scholarship
The LOTH selection committee will award the following scholarships to
first-year African American students attending UNC this fall: Four onetime $2,500 LOTH scholarships and two $2,000 LOTH Julius Peppers
scholarships (renewable up to three years)
Please visit alumni.unc.edu/loth for the application and additional
details. The deadline is April 15, 2015.
State Employees Association of NC (SEANC)
Scholarship Foundation
Each year this foundation offers academic scholarships to the
dependents of SEANC members. Thirty annual scholarships (15 meritbased, 15 financial-based) will be awarded to students planning to
attend a four-year college or university. Eight annual scholarships (4
merit-based, 4 financial-based) will be awarded to students planning
to attend a junior or community college or technical school. The
scholarship application is available online at
www.seanc.org/membership/scholarship/ and the completed
application must be returned to the Scholarship Chairperson of the
SEANC district of which the parent is a member. All applications must
be postmarked by April 15, 2015. Judging will be conducted at the
SEANC district level and the district winner in each category may be
forwarded to the SEANC Central Office in Raleigh for the statewide
competition.
Please note that only SEANC members or their dependents are eligible
to receive these scholarships. Information pertaining to SEANC
membership requirements is available at www.seanc.org.
The Gamma Lambda Chapter – Jane Smith/Brenda
Marbell Scholarship
The Gamma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, an international
fraternal organization for teachers, is sponsoring a scholarship
competition for seniors in the Wake County Public School system. The
Jane Smith/Brenda Marbell Scholarship is a one-time award of $1,000.
Applicant must be in the top 25 % of the senior class.
Additional information and applications are available in Student
Services; however, students must submit their completed application
packets to:
Jodi Binkley
10401 Durant Road
Raleigh, NC 27614
The application deadline is April 15, 2015.
The NC Society of Accountants Scholarship
This non-profit organization is offering $600 scholarship(s) to students
interested in entering the profession of Accounting. Interested
students must plan to enroll in an accounting degree program with six
or more credit hours per semester. Additional information and
applications are available in Student Services. The application deadline
is April 15, 2015.
North Carolina Central University – Raleigh/Wake
Chapter of the Alumni Association Scholarship
To be considered for this scholarship, the candidate must be a
graduating senior, Wake County resident, accepted to NCCU, and have
at least a 2.5 GPA and a SAT or equivalent test score 900 or above.
Financial need is not the primary criteria in determining recipients for
the award.
Applications are available in Student Services; however, students are
responsible for submitting their completed application packets to:
Martha Kearney
Scholarship Chairperson
2424 Calvert Drive
Raleigh, NC 27610
The deadline is April 16, 2015.
Green Hope High School PTSA Scholarship
Attention Seniors! Apply now for a chance to win a $500
scholarship. The GHHS PTSA is sponsoring four $500 scholarships to
be awarded to seniors who are admitted to a vocational school,
community college or four-year college/university for the fall of 2015.
Winners will exhibit character, determination, dedication to reaching
their goals, involvement in community, helping others through service
and strong commitment to secondary education. Scholarship
applications are now available in Student Services or online
at www.GHHSPTSA.org.
New this year is the ability to complete the application electronically.
Candidates are still required to print and sign the application and
submit it to Student Services along with the other required materials
as detailed in the instructions. In order to be eligible for the
scholarship students must be a member of the PTSA and submit their
completed application packets to Student Services by April 17, 2015.
Contact Kimberly Weglar (kim.weglar@gmail.com) with questions.
Phebe Harlan Emmons Grant-in-Aid
The Phebe Harlan Emmons Grant-in-Aid of $1,000 is a gift from the
Gamma Eta Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International.
To be considered for this financial award, students must meet the
following: Young woman who is graduating from an accredited Wake
County High School; planning to attend a four-year college or
university in North Carolina; seeking a degree in education. Other
criteria that will be considered in the final selection: academic
achievement, character, extracurricular activities, commitment to
further education, and demonstrated commitment to the service of
others.
Program details and the application are available in Student Services.
However, students are responsible for submitting their applications
and supporting documents to:
Gail Waters, Scholarship Committee Chairperson
2621 Ridgewell Ct.
Raleigh, NC 27613
The application deadline is April 17, 2015.
Triangle Italian-American Women’s Club (TRIAWC)
This organization is offering a $500 scholarship to a female senior of
Italian descent. The student must plan to pursue studies at a two or
four year college or university. Other criteria include character and
academic record. Applications are available in Student Services;
however, students are responsible for mailing their application packets
to:
TRIAWC c/o Amy Howard
2117 Metacomet Way
Raleigh, NC 27604
The deadline is April 22, 2015.
The North Carolina American Indian Fund Scholarship
The North Carolina American Indian Fund Scholarship assists American
Indian students across the state in obtaining higher education by
providing scholarships to pursue a 2- or 4-year undergraduate degree
as a full-time student. Scholarships are valued at $1,000 per year,
renewable for up to four years, for total awards up to $4,000.
Additional information and the application are available at:
www.trianglecf.org. Applications due May 1, 2015.
The Tomorrow Fund For Hispanic Students
The Tomorrow Fund for Hispanic Students provides college
scholarships to immigrant Hispanic youth so they can become
productive, well-educated members of our society. Students must be
receiving institutional funding from his/her post-secondary institution
in order to be eligible to apply.
Additional information and the application are available at:
www.trianglecf.org. Applications will be available by March 15, 2015
and are due May 1, 2015.
Triangle Sons of Italy (TSOI) Scholarship
This lodge will provide a $750 scholarship to a student who satisfies
the following criteria: An Italian American student (at least 1/8 Italian)
residing in the immediate Triangle area. Candidate must also enroll in
an accredited college or university in the fall. The application form can
be found on the Lodge website at:
https://www.trianglesonsofitaly.org/scholarships.
The deadline is May 1, 2015.
Raleigh Mayor’s Committee for Persons with
Disabilities Scholarship
The Raleigh Mayor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities will award
two $1000 scholarships to students with documented disabilities.
Applicants must be residents of the City of Raleigh and must be
enrolled in or have been accepted to an accredited undergraduate post
secondary school, college, trade school or other institution of higher
learning.
Application materials must include official copies of all high school or
(if applicable) undergraduate transcripts and a copy of your college
acceptance letter. Applications and all supporting documents must be
received by May 29, 2015 at 5:00pm.
Applications are available in Student Services; however, students are
responsible for sending their completed application packets to:
Community Services
Raleigh Mayor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities
Attention: Lori Millette
Scholarship Selection Committee
310 West Martin Street, Suite 201
P.O. Box 590
Raleigh, NC 27602
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program
Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants will be awarding up to $1,000 to
the winner(s) each year. Interested students will submit an essay on
the topic that appears on the scholarship page. The scholarship
deadline is June 15, 2015. Students may visit its website for full
details and the essay topic:
http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
AMDA Scholarships
AMDA offers Bachelor of Fine Arts Degrees and Conservatory Programs
in the Performing Arts. AMDA has two campuses – one on the Upper
West Side of Manhattan and the other in the heart of Hollywood.
AMDA offers over $10 million in scholarship awards each year.
Individual annual awards range from $1,000 to $18,000. Scholarships
are awarded based on talent, merit, academic excellence, and financial
need. All accepted students are eligible to apply for AMDA
scholarships. Students interested in admission and/or scholarship
opportunities should call the AMDA Admissions Office at (800) 3677908 or visit www.amda.edu.