RHS Scholarship Bulletin 2021-22
RHS SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN 2021-22
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:
- CFNC.org scholarship search
- College Board scholarship search
- FastWeb scholarship search
- Wake County Public School System scholarship search
Scholarship/ Sponsor | Amount | Eligibility | Application | Deadline |
NC Teaching Fellows @ Elon Univ UNC NC State UNC Charlotte Meredith College | $8,250/yr for 4 years | Be accepted to enroll in an approved educator preparation program leading to initial licensure in an eligible area at one of the five Teaching Fellows partner institutions. ~ NC high school senior ~minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 ~must submit an SAT and/or ACT score ~will teach in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) or special education licensure area in a NC public school | Application is currently NOT OPEN. For info and FAQS, please follow: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i_3Q-kvJCuLaqE-7e3klR7hDimmGinEP/view?usp=sharing | Jan 10, 2022 |
Zebulon Woman’s Club Scholarship | $1000 | -Top 25% of class - Senior - will attend 4-yr NC university - Citizen or perm. Legal resident | Application can be downloaded, here: Zebulon sch-12032021082934.pdf Complete application: -Application Form -Recent Photo -Personal letter -Recommendations From School Personnel From Business Person -HS Transcript -Copy of FAFSA Summary (or 2020 tax return) | Jan 14, 2022 Packet due to Mrs. Samek in Rm 2503 by 2:00 pm 1/14/21 |
DAR Scholarships | Varies | Varies please review at: https://dar.academicworks.com/ | Applications are linked at https://dar.academicworks.com/ Applications open Nov 1 | Jan 31, 2022 |
Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship | TBD | The scholarship application link can be found at https://www.ncdames.org/florence-kidder-memorial-scholarship by clicking on “Proceed to Online Application.” All documents should be uploaded within the application link and all questions should be answered. | 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 one of the student’s teachers (scanned pdf format). 6. Original essay of 500 to 700 words on this year’s topic. ESSAY TOPIC | Feb 6, 2022 |
Achievement Scholarship for Refugees & Immigrants of Wake County | Up to $16,000 | First-generation U.S. citizens, refugees, or immigrants, residents of Wake County, North Carolina who have completed at least one academic year at a high school in Wake County. High school seniors at the time of the application with a GPA of 2.5 or greater, planning to pursue a degree as a full-time student at an accredited public, private, or technical college or university in NC, and able to demonstrate family financial need. | Apply online: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=trianglecfscholarship | March 1, 2022 |
$1000 | Enrolled in a state- or federally-recognized tribe (with documentation), demonstrate sustained involvement in the American Indian Community and commitment to concerns and initiatives, and have family residency in the state. ~planning to enroll in a institution in NC ~ minimum 2.0 GPA, ~plan to pursue a 2-year or 4-year undergraduate degree as a full-time student at an accredited public, private, or technical college/university. | Apply online: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=trianglecfscholarship | March 1, 2022 | |
$10,000 | One high school senior and one adult learner in Chatham, Durham, Orange, or Wake counties planning to attend a public or private college or university in North Carolina. Must have a 2.5 GPA and demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to improving their community through volunteer work, work experience, and/or future aspirations and plans. | Apply online: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=trianglecfscholarship | March 1, 2022 | |
Meredith College Meredith Impact Scholarship | $20,000 annual | Meredith Impact Scholarships will be awarded to first-year admitted students meeting the criteria: 3.4 unweighted GPA or 1100 SAT / 22 ACT | Simply apply to Meredith College. No separate application is needed | See deadlines: https://www.meredith.edu/first-year/first-year-admission-deadlines |
East Carolina University Scholarships | Varies | Varies - read the opportunities at the link! | Apply here: https://ecu.academicworks.com/ | VARIES - check site |
North Carolina Central University Scholarships | varies | Varies - check out the link:https://www.nccu.edu/ssa/scholarships | VARIES - check link | |
North Carolina State University | varies | Varies: check link: https://studentservices.ncsu.edu/your-money/financial-aid/types/scholarships/#freshmen | Check link: https://studentservices.ncsu.edu/your-money/financial-aid/types/scholarships/#freshmen | VARIES - most by 11/1/2021 |
QuestBridge College Match | varies | Visit https://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students/national-college-match/who-should-apply To check your eligibility | 9/28/21 | |
NC State: Park Scholarship | $112,000 | Scholarship Leadership Service Character ***See info | For school nomination, complete this form submit resume to Mrs. Samek by 9/30/2020 | 09/30/2020 All application materials due 11/1/2020 |
Golden Doors Scholars | Can include tuition, books, room and board, fees | Students attending college in Fall, 2022 Students who have DACA/TPS or are undocumented, meaning they do not have lawful status in the US Strong preference will be given to those who are interested in pursuing one of the following career paths: software engineering, nursing, data analytics, business analytics, and digital marketing | Complete the application here: https://www.goldendoorscholars.org/apply-now Your high school and/or college transcript. Your class rank and class size if available. Information about leadership and extracurricular activities. An essay - you can use one written from one of your college applications or use one of the prompts from The Common Application. | 10/10/2021 |
DAR Good Citizen Scholarship | Varies | Are you: Truthful, loyal, dependable, cooperative, inspiring, and devoted to your country? You may be our DAR Good Citizen | Please submit your name and resume to Mrs. Samek by 10/15/21 Selected student must complete an essay for a scholarship opportunity. | 10/31/2021 |
Coca-Cola Scholars | $20,000 150 seniors are awarded! | - US citizen - 2020 Graduate - Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited US post-secondary school | Online at: https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/ | 10/31/2021 |