Scholarship Newsletter

March, 2016
Announcements:
1. If you plan to attend college (2-year, 4-year, trade school) in the 2016-17 school year, you need
to submit FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) https://fafsa.ed.gov/ as soon as
possible after January 1, 2016. See the DHS Guidance Website for more information http://dhscounselor.weebly.com/fafsa.html
2. We want to recognize our seniors achievements! Please bring your college acceptance letters
or military plans, to the Guidance Office so that we can add them to the list of the places our
students have been accepted. In the spring, we will need to know any scholarship money you
are receiving so you can be recognized at our Awards Ceremony in May.

Scholarship Opportunities for specific schools:

PUBLIC
Appalachian -http://admissions.appstate.edu/scholarships
East Carolina - http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/universityscholarships/
NC A&T - http://www.ncat.edu/admissions/financial-aid/aid/scholarships/
NC Central - http://www.nccu.edu/admissionsandaid/scholarshipandaid/index.cfm
NC School of the Arts - http://www.uncsa.edu/financialaid/aidawards.htm
NC State - http://www7.acs.ncsu.edu/financial_aid/schphs.html
UNC Asheville - http://financialaid.unca.edu/
UNC Chapel Hill - http://studentaid.unc.edu/types-of-aid/internal-scholarships/
UNC Charlotte - http://finaid.uncc.edu/scholarships/search
UNC Greensboro -http://fia.uncg.edu/scholarships/
UNC Pembroke - http://www.uncp.edu/fa/scholarships.htm
UNC Wilmington -http://uncw.edu/finaid/scholarships.html
Western Carolina - http://www.wcu.edu/current-students/scholarships/
PRIVATE
Campbell - http://www.campbell.edu/admissions/financialaid
Duke - http://ousf.duke.edu/
Elon - http://www.elon.edu/e-web/admissions/financialaid/grants.xhtml
Garner-Webb - http://www.gardner-webb.edu/financial-planning/undergraduate-program/scholarships-and-grants/index
Johnson and Wales - http://www.jwu.edu/content.aspx?id=54223#fbid=9YtM-yowP2m
Meredith - http://www.meredith.edu/financial_assistance/prospective_students/scholarships
Pfeiffer - http://misenheimer.pfeiffer.edu/misenheimer/academics/academic-affairs/scholarships
Wake Forest - http://www.wfu.edu/finaid/
COMMUNITY COLLEGES
http://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/
Coastal Carolina CC - http://www.coastalcarolina.edu/admissions/financial-aid-scholarships/
Cape Fear CC - http://cfcc.edu/blogs/foundation/about/our-students/scholarship-information/

Scholarship Listings
*designates local scholarships
ScholarshipswithFebruary2016 deadlines
http://jlvcollegecounseling.com/2016/01/06/scholarships-with-february-2016-deadlines/

Finding Scholarships - Federal Student Aid website:

Goldenleaf Foundation Scholarship

WHO: NC senior; reside in a qualifying county (Onslow is on list) attending qualifying campus (see list on website);
Demonstrate financial need; satisfactory academic record
HOW: http://www.cfnc.org/goldenleaf
WHEN: March 1, 2016
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
WHO: Children of Marines and Navy Corpsman (Special scholarships available for the children of those wounded or
fallen in combat)
HOW: www.mcsf.org
WHEN: March 1, 2016
UNCG Guarantee Scholarship
WHO: NC seniors with academic promise and family income that at or below the poverty line
HOW: guarantee.uncg.edu
WHEN: Deadline rolling basis, but first priority is March 1
Camp Lejeune Officers Spouses Club
WHO: Military dependents associated with Camp Lejeune (see specifics on application information); 3.0 GPA
HOW: Applications in Guidance Office
WHEN: Deadline must be postmarked by March 14, 2016
Douglas Scholarship for Military Children
WHO: Military dependents; GPA 3.0; financial need
HOW: https://fftcscholarships.communityforce.com/Funds/Search.aspx
WHEN: Deadline March 14, 2016

*Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarship ($500)

WHO: Seniors planning to attend college; excellence in academics
HOW: Applications in Guidance Office and
WHEN: March 15, 2015 postmarked by March 15, 2016
* Dr. MLK Jr & Mrs. Almita S.R. Woods Scholarship w/ Montford Point Marine Association Chapter 10 ($1,000)
WHO: Onslow Co. seniors planning to attend an institute of higher learning; 2.8 minimum GPA; community service
HOW: Applications in Guidance Office
WHEN: March 15, 2016 postmarked by March 15
NC State USBC (United States Bowling Congress) Association Scholarship ($2,000)
WHO: Seniors who are current members of USBC
HOW: www.ncbowls.com
WHEN: March 15, 2016
*Staff NCO Wives Club Scholarship Program
WHO: Unmarried son or daughter of an active duty, retired or deceased member of the US Armed Forces.
HOW: Application in Guidance Office
WHEN: March 15, 2016 (must be postmarked by March 15)
*Onslow County Association of Educational Office Professionals ($500)
WHO: Seniors in NC who have applied to a post-high school program
HOW: NCAEOP.org or click here (also in Guidance Office)
WHEN: March 15, 2016 packets turned in to DHS Guidance Office
BBB Torch Scholarships ($1,000-$5,000)
WHO: College-bound juniors and seniors
HOW: https://www.bbb.org/raleigh-durham/educational-foundation/torch-scholarships/
WHEN: Deadline March 21, 2016
NIADA Foundation Scholarship
WHO: High school seniors with outstanding GPA and test scores
HOW: http://www.niada.com/foundation_scholarship.php
WHEN: March 31, 2016

*Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc Scholarship ($1,000)

WHO: Onslow County resident, college bound senior; GPA and community service are factors
HOW: Applications in Guidance Office
WHEN: April 1, 2016, mailed to a Jacksonville address, postmarked by April 1.
North Carolina Bar Association Scholarship Program for Children of NC Law Enforcement Officers
WHO: High school seniors who are children of NC Law Enforcement Officers who were killed or permanently
disabled in the ine of duty.
HOW: https://www.ncbar.org/members/divisions/young-lawyers/
WHEN: April 1, 2016
*Dixon High School Century Club Scholarship ($1,000)
WHO: DHS senior who has participated in at least one DHS sport for 4 years. One male and one female will be
awarded this scholarship.
HOW: Applications in Guidance Office
WHEN: April 1, 2016, turn in to Guidance Office
*Sneads Ferry Shrimp Scamper Scholarship
WHO: DHS senior, planning to attend college, and encourages a continued education in Health, Nutrition or
Education; scholastic rank; proof of healthy eating habits; participation in SF Shrimp Scamper 5K
HOW: Applications in Guidance Office or click here
WHEN: April 1, 2016, turn in to Guidance Office
*Sneads Ferry Shrimp Ball Scholarship
WHO: DHS senior, college or trade school-bound, whose parent is a commercial fisherman
HOW: Applications in Guidance Office or click here
WHEN: April 1, 2016, turn in to Guidance Office
*Sneads Ferry Community Council Scholarship
WHO: DHS senior planning to attend Trade School, Community College or 4-year College; scholastic rank,
community service, extracurricular activities and essay on designated topic
HOW: Applications in Guidance Office or click here
WHEN: April 1, 2016, turn in to Guidance Office

*SECU Foundation People Helping People Scholarship

WHO: Public high school seniors with 2.5 or above and planning to attend one of the 17 constituent campuses of the
UNC System and submission of a preliminary application
HOW: Preliminary application in Guidance Office
WHEN: April 4, 2016
Delta Kappa Gamma
WHO: Female senior in Onslow Co., planning to major in education field
HOW: Applications in Guidance Office
WHEN: April 9, 2016 - Application must reach Jacksonville address by deadline.
*Catholic Daughters of America Scholarship
WHO: Female seniors of Catholic faith
HOW: Applications in Guidance Office or click here.
WHEN: April 11, 2016 (must reach Jacksonville address by April 11)
College Jumpstart Scholarship
WHO: 10th-12th-graders
HOW: http://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/
WHEN: April 15, 2016
New Bridge Middle School Scholarship
WHO: Former NBMS students graduating from Onslow County Schools
HOW: Applications in Guidance Office
WHEN: Must reach Jacksonville address by April 15, 2016
SEANC Scholarship Foundation
WHO: SEANC members and their dependents
HOW: http://www.seanc.org/membership/scholarship
WHEN: Must be postmarked by April 15, 2016
*Onslow County Masonic Scholarship
WHO: Seniors in the top third of their class planning to attend an accredited academic or vocational institution after
graduation; financial need
HOW: Application in Guidance Office

WHEN: April 15, 2016, mailed and must reach Jacksonville address by date
*Sneads Ferry Extension Community Association Scholarship
WHO: Senior planning to attend community or 4-year college
HOW: Applications in Guidance Office (not available online)
WHEN: April 17, 2015 turn in to DHS Guidance Office
*Kurt Murray Memorial Scholarship
WHO: DHS seniors who have surfed for at least 3 years; 3.0 GPA; essay
HOW: Applications in Guidance Office or click here.
WHEN: May 1, 2016
*Jacksonville Board of Realtors ($1,000)
WHO: Onslow County high school seniors; financial need; scholastic achievement; community service and
extracurricular activities
HOW: Applications in Guidance Office and accessed online here:
WHEN: Must be postmarked by May 2, 2016
Aspiring Nurse Scholarship
WHO: High school seniors in good academic standing
HOW: http://www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com/articles/2016-aspiring-nurse-scholarship
WHEN: June 30, 2016
American Legion Scholarships
WHO: Seniors planning to attend a 4-year college. The American Legion sponsors scholarships for students who
lost a parent in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Americas War on Terror. There are also scholarships for Eagle Scouts
and baseball players who have played Legion Baseball.
HOW: Go to www.legion.org/needalift for more information and applications
WHEN: Deadlines vary for each of these scholarships. The first deadline is in March.
Naval Reserve Officer Training Corp
WHO: Scholarships are only available at NCSU, Duke and UNC.
HOW: www.nrotc.navy.mil Voice of Democracy
Forgivable Loans through CFNC
Forgivable Education Loans for Service (FELS) program provides funding for NC students pursuing programs leading

to careers in areas with critical need, such as nursing, teaching, allied health fields and medicine. FELS application

and program information will be available in NOVEMBER 2014 at www.CFNC.org/FELS. The priority deadline for
submitting the FELS application is April 1, 2015.
Additional resources for scholarship research:
www.fastweb.com
www.scholarships.com
www.collegescholarships.org
www.cfnc.org
www.cappex.com
www.studentscholarships.org

Need-based Grant and Scholarship Programs for North

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List Of Need-Based Programs:

Assistance League of the Triangle Scholarship Program
Aubrey Lee Brooks Scholarships
Duke Energy Power Careers Program in the Carolinas
Epsilon Sigma Alpha
Fallen Linemen Foundation Scholarship Program
Federal Pell Grant Program
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program (FSEOG)
Golden LEAF Scholars Programs
Jagannathan Scholarships
Neyhart Scholarship
North Carolina Bar Association Foundation Scholarship (NCBA)
North Carolina Education Lottery Scholarship (ELS)
North Carolina Need Based Scholarship
North Carolina 4-H Development Fund Scholarships
NC Community College Grant Program
NC Reach
NC Safewater Endowment Fund Scholarships
Penn Family Scholarship
Programa de Becas Por Una Vida Mejor (Scholarship Program for Better Living)

Rehabilitation Assistance for the Blind and Visually Impaired

State Employees Association of North Carolina (SEANC) Scholarships (Need-Based)
The University of North Carolina Need Based Grant

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Compare 5 Top Scholarship Search Engines

How do the free scholarship search tools compare in their timeliness,
privacy settings, and uniqueness?
By Scholarship AmericaJan. 20, 2011, at 10:00 a.m.+ More

There are so many free scholarship search engines available to students onlineyou'll get about 7
million results by Googling "scholarship search"that it can be difficult to know which websites to
use. It's a good idea to set up profiles on multiple sites so you catch as many opportunities as
possible.
Which sites you choose is up to you, but in case you need some help with your decision making, I've
looked at three key elements of several free search engines: how often their data is updated,
whether they keep your information private, and what's unique about each of them.
1. CollegeBoard.com: The College Board was founded in 1900 and currently helps 7 million
students annually prepare for higher education. The College Board began publishing their book of
scholarships in 1997 and since then has made the information available online. Their scholarship
database contains more than 2,300 scholarship opportunities, totaling nearly $3 billion.
Timely? Yes. Staff perform a mass update of all scholarships annually; changes, corrections,
additions, and deletions are also handled monthly.
Private? Absolutely. College Board only uses your information to help you and to improve its
services. They do not rent or sell your information. Period.
Unique? Yes, for a couple reasons. College Board's database and printed handbook are broadly
relevantyou won't find scholarships here that are intended for use at just one institution. And
because of The College Board's role as the organization behind the SAT, AP exams, etc., they have
rigorous standards for the scholarships they include in their database, including only those
scholarships with a documented history from a well-established sponsor.

[Explore 7 prestigious undergrad scholarships.]

2. CollegeNet.com: CollegeNET is a technology company that builds web-based tools for event and
academic scheduling, prospect and admissions management, tuition processing, and alumni
development for colleges and universities. CollegeNET also operates a scholarship search engine
and social network where students create topics, participate in discussions, and vote on scholarship
winners.
Timely? Yes. CollegeNET.com updates its data monthly through its license agreement with data
aggregator Wintergreen Orchard House.
Private? Yes. CollegeNET.com's privacy policy states, "We do not rent or sell personal information
to third parties." However, if you are awarded a scholarship, you can opt in to their Scholarship
Election System and share your data with the school that you designate.
Unique? Yes. In addition to the scholarship search, CollegeNET.com hosts an online community that
invites students to create topics in an open forum, share their comments, and vote online to
determine who is leading the most interesting conversation. By the end of the voting cycle every
Wednesday, the student with the most votes wins between $3,000-$5,000 in scholarship money.
This social networking scholarship is open to all students and is not based on traditional factors like
GPA, age, or income level; you are not required to write essays, and the scholarship process is
voted upon by your peers, rather than a panel of judges.
[Learn 5 ways you can create more scholarships.]
3. Fastweb: Fastweb, which has helped 50 million students find money since the site was founded
15 years ago, was the first online scholarship matching service and the first free national scholarship
matching service. Fastweb's site indicates they currently have roughly 1.5 million scholarships worth
$3.4 billion in their database.
Timely? Definitely. According to Fastweb, they update their database dailywhich would make
them the timeliest of the five mentioned in this post. To assist in their process, Fastweb expires
scholarships from their database after 11 months, forcing them to update the information before it
can be relisted.
Private? Yes, unless you expressly agree (opt in) to allow your information to be shared with third
parties. Fastweb's privacy policy states that they do not share any information that can be tied to you
without your permission.
Unique? Sure. Fastweb compiles their scholarship data in-house, and when new scholarships are
added they send an E-mail notification to every student who matches the award.
[Read the 4 do's and 1 don't for finding scholarships.]
4. Scholarships.com: Founded in 1999, Scholarships.com now claims to be the largest free and
independent scholarship search and financial aid information resource on the Internet, with more
than 2.7 million scholarships worth a total of $19 billion in their database.

Timely? Yes. Vice President Kevin Ladd says their database is updated daily. "We encourage
scholarship providers to not only submit their scholarship to be included in our database, but also to
update them." They also have a staff to review new and edited listings, and "every few months or so"
they review all scholarships for changes, errors, or inconsistencies.
Private? You bet. Users supply only the information they choose and are offered opportunities to opt
out of receiving anything they don't wanteven at the time of registration. (See Scholarships.com's
privacy policy.)
Unique? Maybe. Ladd and the folks at Scholarships.com feel their database and user experience is
superior to all others out there and that their resources and the effort they put into making sure the
information they have is useful is unmatched.
[Read about 11 sexy scholarships.]
5. ScholarshipMonkey.com: ScholarshipMonkey.com claims their database provides students
access to more than 1 million undergraduate, graduate, and professional scholarship awards worth
in excess of $3 billion from greater than 4,000 sources. Like the other search engines in this article,
they are committed to providing their service free of charge.
Timely? Perhaps. ScholarshipMonkey.com states that "the scholarship database is continuously
updated by the company's Scholarship Team to ensure you are receiving the most relevant and
useful information." Unlike the other search engine sites, ScholarshipMonkey.com did not provide
specific timing for their updates.
Private? No, unless you opt out from receiving information from third parties via E-mail or snail mail.
(See ScholarshipMonkey.com's privacy policy.)
Unique? Your scholarship search will be led by a talking monkey (er, chimp). 'Nuff said.
Janine Fugate joined Scholarship America in 2002. She is an alumna of the College of Saint
Benedict, Saint Joseph, Minn., and is currently pursuing a Master of Public Affairs at the Hubert H.
Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. Fugate is the recipient of
numerous scholarships at both the undergraduate and graduate level.