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 RHS Scholarship Bulletin 2022-23

RHS SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN 2022-23

This regularly updated document shares information on scholarships that have been sent to the school directly from the sponsor, as well as information about some university sponsored and national scholarships. This bulletin is NOT an exhaustive list; students are advised to review the websites of all colleges to which they are applying for scholarship information specific to that school, as well as national scholarship search sites. If you are interested in any scholarships listed, please use the link to the website or follow instructions. Email asamek@wcpss.net with questions!

Try these reputable scholarship search links:

Scholarship/   Sponsor

Amount

       Eligibility

Application

Deadline

SECU People Helping People Scholarship

$10,000

Criteria:

• Current senior at a NC public high school

• SECU member or eligible for membership through parent/guardian

• NC resident & eligible for in-state tuition

• Accepted to attend 1 of the 16 UNC system universities as a full-time undergraduate

• Demonstrated scholastic achievement with a 2.5 or higher unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale

• Exhibited leadership, excellence of character, integrity, &  community involvement

• Filed FAFSA as part of the application

Applicants must return all documents electronically to asamek@wcpss for consideration.

1. Application

2.Member Verification

3.Photo Release Consent

4.Letter of acceptance from UNC college

Feb 24, 2023

NC Alpha Delta Kappa:

Eunice Riggins Memorial Scholarship

$2000

- open to young women

- will attend 4-yr univ.

- min SAT 1220 or 

- min ACT Compn 25

- top 10% of class

OPENS 12/1/22

Apply:  

https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/EuniceRiggins2023 

Mar 1, 2023

NC Alpha Delta Kappa: Mary Rose Mills-Linda Rankin Memorial Scholarship

$2000

- open to any student

- will attend 4-yr univ.

- min SAT 1290 or 

- min ACT Compn 27

- top 10% of class

- good character

- participation in extra-curricular

OPENS 12/1/22

Apply:  https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/MaryRoseMemorial2023 

Mar 1, 2023

NC Alpha Delta Kappa: Clare Johnson Marley - Mary Earle Berger Memorial Scholarship

$2000

- open to any student

- will attend 4-yr univ.

- major in FINE ARTS

- min SAT 1220 or 

- min ACT Compn 25

- top 20% of class

Samples of talent must be submitted with application

OPENS 12/1/22

Apply:

https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/clarejohnsonscholarship23 

Mar 1, 2023

North Carolina Alpha Delta Kappa Student Achievement Scholarship

$2000

- male or female

- 2 or 4-yr college

- SAT 990-1130  or ACT 20-24

- GPA 2.5 - 3.5

-good character, integrity, leadership potential and service to school, community and church

Apply:  https://www.nccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships/nc-alpha-delta-kappa-student-achievement-scholarship. 

Mar 1, 2023

Raleigh (NC) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc Scholarship

$1000

● Be a United States citizen, reside in Wake County, North Carolina and has graduated or will graduate from an accredited Wake County High School.

 ● must be a minority male/female senior student

● Have a minimum 3.3 unweighted GPA or better on a 4.0 scale

Upload a copy of your High School Transcript signed and dated by the submitting High School Administrator

●Two signed letters of recommendation on letterhead.

○ One letter of recommendation from school (teacher, counselor or administrator)

 ○ One letter of recommendation from a community organization (i.e. civic; Boy/Girl Scouts; Boys & Girls Club; etc.), place of employment, or faith based institution.

 ● Provide a PERSONAL STATEMENT not to exceed two typed pages, addressing in detail the following three key points. ○ Describe your career objectives and aspirations and how they relate to your chosen major. ○ Describe a situation or event that has shaped or influenced your understanding of yourself and/or others. ○ Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. fundamental purpose is ACHIEVEMENT.. What does this word mean to you and how will you apply it in the future?

Application

Referral upload link

Mar 1, 2023

Triangle Community Foundation's 2023 scholarship

Varies

Check each scholarship for details

Apply

Mar 1, 2023

2023 Sigma Scholars, Inc.

Scholarship

TBD

~ Be a student in good standing with the high school

 Be a US citizen (subject to verification)  

~Parent/Legal Guardian and/or Student must be a Wake County resident and be enrolled in a Wake County Public High School  ~Be a high school senior accepted and planning to enroll in an accredited postsecondary institution* o (*Approved accredited institutions are defined as accredited, postsecondary two or four year colleges or universities in the United States. Proof of enrollment is a condition of eligibility for a scholarship award and will be required before funds will be disbursed.) 

Interested students must complete the scholarship Application & the following:  

~A 400-word maximum typed essay (see essay topic on application).

 ~2 letters of recommendation (one must be from a teacher, counselor, or school official).  

~Official transcript of grades (2.8 GPA or higher required).  

~Community Service (minimum of 30 hours) -- Must produce a signed letter as documentation from an org./church affiliation on official letterhead.  

~Current photo of applicant

Mar 6, 2023

John Kirkman Honorary CTE Scholarship

$1500

$100

Be a CTE concentrator

Be a full-time student

3.0 unweighted grade point average (GPA)

Be accepted into an accredited college or university

Apply

Mar 17, 2023

LeeAnn Tuttle-Thomas Memorial CTE Scholarship

$1500

Be a CTE concentrator

Be a full-time student

3.0 unweighted grade point average (GPA)

Be accepted into an accredited college or university

Apply

Mar 17, 2023

Cary Woman’s Club Scholarship

$2500

Guidelines

Applications must be postmarked no later than Monday, March 20, 2023. Send completed application to: Cary Woman's Club Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 918, Cary, NC 27512 AND email an electronic copy to: fthomas002@nc.rr.com

Mar 20, 2023

Hugh Morson Memorial Scholarship Fund

TBD

Applicants must:

~Be high school seniors

~Be residents of Raleigh, NC

~Demonstrate financial need

~Demonstrate academic achievement.

~Plan to attend full-time an accredited public or private, four-year college or university located in the United States.

Additional Desired Qualifications:

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a weighted GPA scale

Apply

Mar 23, 2023

Maude P. McInnes Extension & Community Educational Fund

TBD

1. a resident of Wake County

2. continuing education at a NC college, university, community or technical school. Must be a full-time student w/ a minimum of 12 units per semester. The applicant is required to provide the Wake County Extension and Community Association with a letter of acceptance from the school.

3. GPA =  2.5 or better.

4. Special consideration will be given to applicants seeking careers in family consumer science or related fields.

5. Special consideration will be given to applicants currently enrolled / has been enrolled in a Family Consumer Science program, Future Homemakers of America, Family Consumer Science Related Occupation Association, 4-H member, or a relative of an Extension and Community Association member.

Application

 The applicant must complete the attached application and include the following:

✓ A letter of acceptance

✓ An official transcript in a sealed envelope signed by the school registrar

✓ 3 letters of reference are required (mailed separately or included in sealed envelopes with the application).   Acceptable references are: Teacher, Principal, Guidance Counselor, Extension Agent, Pastor, Community Leaders, etc. Letters from parents ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

Mar 27, 2023

Robert N Styres Scholarship

The Rotary Club of the Capital City

$ 4000/yr

~ hard-working senior

~ has overcome an obstacle

~admitted to a 4yr school for fall 2022-23

RHS is permitted to nominate 1 senior for this excellent opportunity. IFyou want to be considered for nomination from RHS, please complete this form by 3:00 pm on March 27, 2023

Mar 27, 2022

William Gaston Allen Scholarship

Varies and can be renewed

Be a  high student senior.

Have a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale

Be from Wake, Wayne or Brunswick County, NC.

Demonstrate financial need.

Have been enrolled in the local high school full time during his or her junior and senior year.

Have demonstrated sincere interest in, and commitment to, pursue higher education.  

Demonstrated interest in enhancing personal potential.

Demonstrate traits of high personal character and leadership.

Be planning to attend full-time an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, technical, trade or professional school.

Apply at (OPENS JAN 31)

INFO

Mar 30, 2023

HLAA Wake Chapter scholarship

$500

•seeking acceptance or has been accepted at an accredited university, college or community college

 • Demonstrating self-advocacy skills and using technology for coping with hearing loss

• Engaging in school and community activities Desirable personality traits in an applicant include confidence, enthusiasm, optimism, respect and responsibility.

Application

Reference Form

Mar 31, 2023

NC Association of School Resource Officers Scholarship

$500

· High School Senior on track to graduate

· Resident of NC

· Minimum UnWeighted GPA of 2.5

Application

Guidelines

Mar 31, 2023

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

Knightdale-Wake Forest Alumnae

President’s Scholarship - $5000

KWF Five Points Scholarship - 4 $2500 scholarship

– African American HS (Wake County) and Collegiate Students in the Triangle

– Minimum GPA 2.75 (All Scholarships) – Unweighted

– Accredited 4 year and 2 year college

– Transcripts: HS (Unofficial/Official required upon selection) Collegiate (Official Required upon application)

Apply for both!

Apr 7, 2023

The Gamma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa

The Jane Smith/Brenda Marbell Scholarship

$1000

● To complete the entire application form

● To be in the top 25% of the senior class

● To include a transcript with first semester grades, test scores, and class rank

● To write an essay (without assistance and accompanied by verification that the essay was begun and completed in the presence of a teacher, counselor, or parent/guardian) on one of the topics found in the application.

● To include two letters of recommendation, one of which should be from a teacher who has taught the applicant

Application

Forward completed applications to ADKGammaLambdaScholarship@gmail.com 

Apr 12, 2023

Dr. Dumas A. Harshaw & Sharon Harshaw Legacy Scholarship

$2500

Eligibility Requirements

Education Level:  HSl sr on track to graduate in June 2023

Race: African American

GPA: 2.5 or higher

Background: attends a WCPSS public high school

Accepted or plans to attend one of the North Carolina Historically Black College or Universities

(HBCU)

Apply

Apr 14, 2023

DKG

Phebe Harlan Emmons Grant-in-Aid

$1000

- Young woman who is graduating from an accredited Wake County High School

- Planning to attend a 4-year college or university in NC

- Seeking a degree in Education

Other criteria that will be considered in the final selection:

- Academic Achievement

- Character

- Extracurricular Activities

- Commitment to further education

- Demonstrated commitment to the service of other

Apply

Apr 14, 2023

Capital Financial Management Scholarship Award

$2000

• Be currently enrolled in and on track to graduate from a Wake County Public High School by the Spring of 2023.

• Have demonstrated outstanding academic performance and are interested in maintaining a career in the financial field.

• Have been accepted/applied to a four-year college or university with the goal of pursuing a bachelor's degree.

How to Apply:

• Submit a complete application form

• Submit 1 letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, administrator, mentor, or work supervisor that can specifically address your skills, abilities, and enthusiasm for the pursuit of a career in finance.

 • Provide a written essay (word limit, approx. 400 words) highlighting why you’re interested in the financial field including but not limited to insurance financial planning, accounting.

*Please note, an interview may occur as a second-round screening for applicants. We will notify you if so.

Submit to: amanda@capitalfinancialnc.com 

Apr 15, 2023

TAMAM scholarship

$3000

1) Muslim

2) Resident of Triangle area of North Carolina

3) High School senior or current undergraduate student

4) Matriculation at accredited 2 or 4 year college

5) Gross family net income of $40k-$65k

6) Demonstrable consistent history of community service

7) Minimum current GPA of 3.5

8) References must be non-relative teachers, employers, or employees of affiliated community service organizations

Apply

Apr 15, 2023

Crystal Creech Shepherd Memorial Scholarship Application

Varies

(1) Applicant must be a graduating female high school senior enrolling in a four-year College/University beginning Fall 2023.

(2) Have maintained an unweighted (GPA) grade point average of 2.5.

(3) Attend one of the below high schools OR live in Knightdale, Rolesville, Wake Forest, Wendell or Zebulon AND attend a Wake County charter, magnet, or private school.

o East Wake High School

o Heritage High School

o Knightdale High School

o Rolesville High School

o Wake Forest High School

(4) Submit verification of Fall 2023 full-time enrollment.

(5) Complete online application including the following:

o Personal Information

o Academic Information

o Leadership & Extracurricular Interest

o Community Service Activities

o Awards &  Recognitions

o Essay

o Certification&vRelease of Information

o Official High School Transcript

o 2 Letters of Recommendation

Apply

Apr 16, 2023

The Society of American Military Engineers

Fort Bragg Post

Varies

To be eligible for a scholarship the applicant must meet the following requirements within an engineering, architectural, science, or construction management curriculum:

(1) Be a high school senior residing in North Carolina or having graduated from a high school in North Carolina who has been accepted, or is planning to enroll, at an accredited college or university, (2) Have a minimum of a B average (3.0 on 4.0 scale)

(3) Provide a completed application form with all required supporting information

Apply

Apr 18. 2023

DV Alston Consultants Scholarship Information & Application 

TBD

Any senior in good standing is eligible to apply.

Application

Email application & essay components in one email to Mr. Dan Alston (dan@dvalston.com) & Mrs. Veronica Alston(veronica@dvalston.com).

Apr 19, 2023

2023 Raleigh Engineers Club Scholarship

The value is one semester of tuition at the in-state rate, plus the engineering school’s Program Enhancement Fee, totaling over $4.000.00

~ admitted to NCSU’s Engineering Program

application consists of:

- The REC Scholarship Questionnaire

- A pdf scan of your NCSU - College of Engineering Acceptance Letter

- A pdf scan of your most current hs transcript

- 1 Letter of recommendation from a faculty member familiar with you*

Send the Questionnaire & one scan (PDF) of the Acceptance Letter & Transcript together, in ONE EMAIL, to the following address: GeorgeSharpeJr@gmail.com 

*The Letter of Recommendation should be emailed separately by the faculty member to the same email address used for the application. GeorgeSharpeJr@gmail.com 

Apr 21, 2023

Wake Forest Guild of Artists Scholarship

$500

Details - Please READ carefully before applying

**Applicants must live in Wake Forest, NC

Apply

Apr 23, 2023

Old North Education Foundation Scholarship

$1000

 - enrolled in and on track to graduate from a WCPSS High School by the Spring of 2023

- demonstrated outstanding academic, leadership, and interpersonal skills

- accepted/applied to a 4-year college or university with the goal of pursuing a bachelor's degree in elementary or secondary education

- provide information highlighting academic and extracurricular achievements /awards & relevant work

/volunteer experience

- Submit 2 letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, administrators, mentors, or work supervisors that specifically address your skills, abilities, and enthusiasm for the pursuit of a career in education

Apply at:  https://oldnortheducationfoundation.weebly.com/

Apr 30, 2023

Couch Oil Cares Scholarship

$1000

~ Residents of Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Durham, Franklin, Granville, Harnett, Johnston, Lee, Moore, Nash, Orange, Person, Vance, Wake, and Wilson counties.
~ been accepted to and registered as first-year college students for the 2023-2024 school year

Apply

SCROLL to the bottom to complete the online application!

May 5, 2023

PAST DEADLINE SCHOLARSHIPS

DAR Scholarships

Varies with scholarship

More than 25 different  merit, medical, and specific areas of study scholarships are offered.

Find these here

Application

Jan 31, 2023

Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship

Varies $800-$3000

Additional $3000 for Wake County students

INFO

The recipients will be selected on the basis of the merit of the essay, character, need, and scholastic record

1. A completed application, answering all questions.

2. A separate listing of extracurricular activities, honors, community work and work experience.

3. A current photograph.

4. An unofficial transcript of grades, including first semester senior courses if possible and current GPA.

5. A letter of recommendation from 1 of the student’s teachers (scanned and in pdf format).

6. Original essay of 500 - 700 words on this year’s topic

Feb 5, 2023

JRF Scholarship

Up to $30,000

~promising college-bound, minority high school seniors

Application

Jan 11,2023

GFWC-NC Sallie Southall Cotten Scholarship

$1000

~ hs senior in NC

~ upper 25% of class rank

~ attending a 4-yr university

~US citizen or perm. resident

Application

Must submit (with application)

Recent photo

Personal letter why student is continuing education

2 Letters (professional and school personnel) of recommendation

HS transcript

Copy of 2021 tax return OR FAFSA Summary

Jan 13, 2023

Burger King Scholarship

$1000-$4000

For eligibility, selection process and awards please visit burgerking.scholarsapply.org/information.php 

TM & 2022 Burger King Corporation

Apply

Dec 15, 2022

Park Scholarship

NCSU

$116,000

Outstanding accomplishments & potential in:

-Scholarship

-Leadership

-Service

-Character

4-year scholarship valued at $116,000 for in-state students including tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, travel, and personal expenses

Grants for personal enrichment experiences, such as research projects, service activities, and conferences in the United States and abroad

Guaranteed invitation to join the University Honors Program for all Park Scholarships Finalists

https://park.ncsu.edu/apply/ 

Nov 1, 2022

Levine Scholars Program

UNC

$105,000

https://levinescholars.charlotte.edu/apply/nomination-application-process

If you are interested in being nominated for this essay/scholarship, please submit your Brag Sheet and contact Mrs. Samek by October 7, 2022.

Nov 1, 2022 UNCC application

Nov 16,2022

Levine Scholars supplemental application

DAR Good Citizens Scholarship

If you are interested in being nominated for this essay/scholarship, please submit your Brag Sheet and contact Mrs. Samek by October 15, 2022.

Nov 1, 2022

Cheatham-White Scholars Program

@ NC A&T University

Fully-funded 4- yr scholarship

-US resident

- Minimum 4.0 weighted GPA

- Exceptional leadership and character

-significantly involved in extracurricular activities

-Strong commitment to service

Applicants should complete an application through the Honors Program Application Portal https://applyhonors.ncat.edu/ for consideration and review the important dates calendar.

Nov 15, 2022

Dowdy Scholars Enrichment Program @ NCA&T

4 yr renewable (covers tuition, fees, books, room, board)

-Incoming freshman

-Min. 3.75 weighted GPA

- US Citizen

- show exceptional leadership and service

Apply through HONORS Program application portal:  https://applyhonors.ncat.edu/ 

Nov 15, 2022

February One Scholars Program

Scholarship covers tuition, fees, housing and meals

-Competitive incoming freshman

-US or permanent resident

-min. 3.745 weighted GPA

-Must pursue an undergraduate degree in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Education, or College of Health and Human Sciences.

Apply through HONORS Program application portal:  https://applyhonors.ncat.edu/ 

Nov 15, 2022

QuestBridge

College Match

Scholarship

Up to $200,000

Excel academically by earning primarily A’s in the most challenging courses available and displaying intellectual curiosity and strong writing ability.

Come from households earning less than $65,000 annually (for a typical household of four),

Exhibit strong character, such as resilience, integrity, and motivation to succeed.

Please review:

Apply

Sept 27,2022

Morehead Cain Scholarship at UNC

Fully funded educational experience

Please review the criteria for candidates

headcain.org/prospective-scholars 

Please submit your interest in nomination to Mrs. Samek by 9/15/22 by completing this form

Oct 1, 2022

Golden Door Scholars

Tuition, room/board, fees, books

Students attending college in Fall 2023

Students who have DACA, TPS, or are undocumented

Applicants must be a high school student, recent high school graduate, current college/community college student, or have obtained a GED

Applicants must have high financial need. Strong preference will be given to applicants who are not eligible for in-state tuition

Strong preference will be given to those who are interested in pursuing: software engineering, nursing, analytics, business, and digital marketing. Popular majors that align with these career paths include math, statistics, computer science, data science, nursing, etc.

Apply: https://www.goldendoorscholars.org/apply-now 

Oct 23,2022