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Sun Trust Bank
offers the ‘Off to College Sweepstakes.’ Enter online at www.offtocollege.info to win a $1,000
scholarship. A winner will be chosen
every two weeks from October 30, 2009 to
May 14, 2010.
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The P.E.O
(Philanthropic Educational Organization) sisterhood offers a scholarship to
female seniors of up to $2,500. The
female senior must have a 3.0+ GPA, exhibit excellence in academics,
leadership, extracurricular activities and community service. See Ms. Vaughn for an application, due by November 6.
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*NEW* J The Levine Scholarship Program at UNC-Charlotte offers a
scholarship that includes full tuition, room and board, mandatory fees, a new
laptop computer, membership in the UNC-Charlotte Honors College, along with
four summers of internship and enrichment opportunities. In order to be
nominated, seniors should have a 3.8 GPA, a score of 1800+ on the SAT, a
composite of 29-36 on the ACT and demonstrate a commitment to public service. See Ms. Vaughn in guidance as soon as
possible for nomination information.
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The Christian
Connector provides a free college information service as well as a $2,500
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Do you have dreams
of owning your own business? The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation is
accepting applications for the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards, October 31 through December 31. Scholarship ranges from $1,000-$10,000. Visit www.nfib.com/yea
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Seniors interested
in attending the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) should see Ms. Vaughn for
eligibility requirements and an application, due by February 1, 2010.
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The Honors Program
at the
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Visit www.SallieMae.com/Scholarships
to use their free scholarship search tool. You will have access to an award
database that contains more than 3 million scholarships and is expanded and
updated daily. When you register, you’ll automatically be entered in a monthly
drawing for a $1,000 scholarship giveaway.
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The North Carolina
Hispanic College Fund offers awards of $500 to $2,500 to seniors of
Hispanic/Latino heritage. You must have a 2.5+ GPA and plan to attend a
community college or four-year university.
Visit www.thencshp.org click on resources and then students. Applications due
January 15, 2010.
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The AXA Achievement
Scholarship offers awards of $10,000 or $25,000 for seniors who are active in
their community or have overcome personal challenges. Visit www.axa-achievement.com to apply by December 15.
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Seniors who are history
buffs or interested in politics, the Washington Crossing Foundation offers
scholarships of $1,000 to $7,500. Visit www.gwcf.org
to apply by January 15, 2010.
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The Gates Millennium
Scholars Program (funded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation) awards scholarships
to one thousand seniors who are: African-American, American Indian/Alaska
Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American, have a 3.3
unweighted GPA and have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation
in community service, extracurricular or other activities. See Ms. Vaughn for complete
eligibility criteria. Applications
are due on January 11, 2010 and can be found at www.gmsp.org