HHS Scholarships
Prepared for All Students
More Scholarships. . . .
Here are some broad-eligibility scholarships due in the next few months:
- Cyberbullying Awareness Scholarship ($1000, due May 31) - essay contest on how to prevent cyberbullying
- Senior Homies Scholarship ($1000, due May 31) - A scholarship that helps the young and the old: Student applicants must reach out to a senior citizen in their lives who might be struggling with social distancing, and then share a story from the senior’s life.
- Scholarship4Moms ($10,000, due June 15) - for mothers (including teen moms!) who are juggling motherhood and college
- GoGlobal Scholarship ($1000, due June 30) to support students who believe in importance of language learning
- MyBioSource Scholarship ($1000, June 30) to support students with disabilities
- ABC Humane Wildlife Academic Scholarship ($1000, due July 1) - to support women studying STEM subjects
- David Struewing Memorial Scholarship ($1000, due July 1) - to support students interested in improving emergency medical services, especially in the context of the opioid crisis
- Solar Scholarship ($1000, July 1) - essay contest on “what excites you most about the future of solar power?”
- Thomas J Henry Leadership Scholarship ($1000, due July 1) - This law firm awards $1000 each academic semester to a student who demonstrates the importance of leadership. Applicants must write 750-1000 words on their leadership role experience, for a school sports team, club, outside organization, church, or volunteer group.
- Course Hero First-Generation Scholarship ($5000, due July 3) - for students who are the first in their family to go to college.
- Course Hero Super Senior Scholarship ($5000, due July 3) - Essay contest on some timely themes: What makes something true/fact? Do you think that people are susceptible to coercive persuasion? If so, what makes them susceptible?"
- Career Enjoyment Scholarship ($1000, due July 20) - Essay on how the student plans to choose a career path that they love, adds value to the world, and that pays a good salary.
Below are a few big scholarship opportunities with farther-out deadlines that juniors should be aware of:
- The Cameron Impact Scholarship (Full ride scholarship, due Sep 15): This is a four-year, merit-based scholarship intended to cover the full tuition and ‘qualified educational expenses’ of 10-15 students who intend to use their degrees for social impact.
- Horatio Alger Associate State Scholarship ($10,000, due Oct 25): For students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives, the Horatio Alger Association awards $10,000 scholarships for students from each state. The student must be a US citizen and their family must earn $55k or less.
- Ron Brown Scholarship ($40,000, due Nov 1 early applicants, Jan 9 standard deadline): For talented and economically-challenged African American students who demonstrate a keen interest in public service, community engagement, business entrepreneurship and global citizenship.
- American Chemical Society Scholarship ($5000 per academic year, due Mar 1): These are annually renewable scholarships (so could be worth $20k) for underrepresented minority students majoring in undergraduate chemistry-related disciplines, and are also intending to pursue careers in chemistry-related fields
Financial Aid Concerns & Resources
Financial Aid tips for students affected by the Coronavirus- English version
Financial Aid tips for students affected by the Coronavirus- Spanish version
What Happens After the FAFSA is Filed?
Making Changes on the FAFSA; When to contact the financial aid office
What to do when there is a change/loss of income
Current Juniors/Rising Seniors -- check out these 5 NC merit scholarships!
Find out more about these five scholarship programs in North Carolina:
Cheatham-White at North Carolina Central University,
EC Scholars at East Carolina University,
Levine Scholars at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte,
Morehead-Cain at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,
and Park Scholarships at NC State University,
Let us help you to demystify the process. First view the video and the accompanying handout to learn more about these five merit scholarship programs. The webinar and handout both include information about each of the programs, in addition to a discussion of the many benefits of merit scholarships.
After viewing the webinar, students, and families are invited to sign up to join one of two live question and answer sessions. All five programs will be represented at the live sessions.
- Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at 6:30 p.m.
- Thursday, July 16, 2020, at 6:00 p.m.
To register and receive the Zoom Meeting details, go to https://bit.ly/NCScholarships.
Christina Garrett, Cheatham-White, NC Central University
Margaret Turner, EC Scholars, East Carolina University
Abey Dessie, Levine Scholars, UNC Charlotte
Justine Okerson, Morehead-Cain, UNC Chapel Hill
Reneé Tutchton, Park Scholarships, NC State University
CURRENT JUNIORS (and Parents) START INFORMING YOURSELF NOW ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS!!
Check this out . . .
Are you a junior thinking about a two-year or four-year college after graduation? Want to take a few steps now to help you plan and pay for college? If so, you are invited to join juniors across the state in Next Step this spring. Next Step is a free program that you can do on your phone, tablet, or computer. It gives you access to a new online virtual assistant (chatbot), and can ask your questions to our team of NC graduate students. Get details and enroll at https://nccountdowntocollege.org/nextstepenroll.
We will keep you updated. . .check the college advising link below to see if your scholarship has extended its deadline.
Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions. Currently the best way to contact us is by calling (252) 463-1505 or emailing a specific school counselor.
It's March. . . time to submit those scholarship applications!
About this site. . .
Watch the due dates carefully of all scholarship opportunities as some of them may have very short response times!
Remember: A missed deadline may = A missed opportunity
Good luck as you search for, find, and are awarded those scholarships. . .
Don't Forget. . .
PBJ Scholarship
Deadline: 05/31/20
Amount: $500 – $1,000
The PB&J scholarship awards students who have experienced challenges in their life that may not have allowed them to perform well academically but still have the drive to succeed.
Eligibility:
- Open to all college-bound seniors at Havelock High School
- Attending an accredited 2-year or 4-year college in fall 2020
Contact: Traven Watase for questions at (808) 450-9988 or email: travwatase@gmail.com
See the below link for more information.
Are you a member? -- SEANC
MARINE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION -- (scholarships for children of Marines)
The skill gap is widening in our Country and serves as a detriment for future generations. Too few students are pursuing education in career training and as a result there are millions of vacant jobs nationwide because there are not enough skilled workers to accept them. The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation believes that career technical education is pivotal for our society.
Only 9% of our current 2,300+ recipients are pursuing a certification or degree in a career/technical education path. Our organization is passionate about increasing this number through awareness and would like to connect on ways we might be able to work together. Our scholarships are for children of Marines pursuing a post-secondary education at any accredited school—whether that be career training, trade school, community college, or a four-year university. We are a financial need scholarship, and we award scholarships to every eligible applicant. Since 1962, the Scholarship Foundation has provided more than 40,000 need-based scholarships, valued at over $135 million. We are the Nation’s oldest and largest provider of scholarships to military families.
Our scholarship application is open year-round for students pursuing career and technical education programs less than 12 months in length. Students can apply at www.mcsf.org/cte. For programs longer than 12 months, our application is open from January 1 to March 1 each year. We are eager to get the word out to as many students as possible, and your help is essential to making this happen!
Click here for a digital brochure. If you would like printed materials or more information about our program, please visit www.mcsf.org, or contact us at (866) 496-5462 or scholarship@mcsf.org.
We believe every dream has a journey and every career has a path. Together, we can help children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen forge their career path with scholarship support and lessen the worry about affording their education.
A Mega List of Scholarships for 2020-2021
The New Bern Woman’s Club Scholarship is open to all Craven County High School Seniors.
A message from UNC- Charlotte (for admitted high school seniors)
students and families to connect with their Admissions team.
Take our virtual tour
Chat with a current student
Schedule a phone appt with counselors in their Future 49er portal or contact their admissions counselor.
Connect with Undergraduate Admissions on Facebook messenger
Information ---- Financial Aid and the FAFSA -- Links and YouTube
Below are links to six recordings focusing on areas of concern regarding financial aid and the FAFSA for parents and students. They are short, 3-5 minutes each, and recorded by NC financial aid administrators. There are two choices for accessing, YouTube Channel or the Mapping Your Future web site. Please use whichever works best for you.
Mapping Your Future
http://mappingyourfuture.org/downloads/WhatHappensAfterYourFileTheFAFSA.mp4
http://www.mappingyourfuture.org/downloads/StateGrantsandScholarships.mp4
http://mappingyourfuture.org/downloads/MakingChangestotheFAFSA.mp4
http://mappingyourfuture.org/downloads/WhatisProfessionalJudgment.mp4
http://mappingyourfuture.org/downloads/WhatIsVerificaiton.mp4
http://www.mappingyourfuture.org/downloads/StudentAidReport.mp4
YouTube Channel
1) What Happens After the FAFSA is Filed? Link: https://youtu.be/3QOyZ1pAI30
2) North Carolina State Grants: Link: https://youtu.be/xXlMlpam21c
3) Making Changes on the FAFSA; When to contact the financial aid office: Link: https://youtu.be/u53SbiHMkuo
4) What to do when there is a change/loss of income: Link: https://youtu.be/6ZjJ7-sVDvw
5) Verification: What to do if my FAFSA is chosen: Link: https://youtu.be/1gNpa-Rs4HM
6) Student Aid Report – How to Use it: Link: https://youtu.be/Op5nKUVYTPI
Completing the FAFSA . . .
FAFSA Completion
If you are a high school senior and have not yet completed your FAFSA, there is still time to submit. For assistance, go to https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa to get your FSA ID (and an ID for one parent) and complete your FAFSA.
FAFSA Completion Assistance
The financial aid community is ready to assist all students with FAFSA completion. To find a financial aid contact near you, go to https://www.cfnc.org/pay/fafsa_day.jsp and click on your county. You can also find a line-by-line FAFSA walk through at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liO5RKKNrhE.
Already Completed Your FAFSA?
Remember to check your Student Aid Report (SAR) that you received in your email after you submitted yourFAFSA. The SAR will provide an Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) and provide instructions if there are any changes that need to be made. Go to fafsa.gov, log in with your FSA ID, on the “My FAFSA” page, select
“view” my Student Aid Report (SAR).
Delta Kappa Gamma Alpha Psi Chapter Betsy Ipock Recruitment Grant
Below in the "Google Drive: Sign-in" please find an application for the Delta Kappa Gamma Alpha Psi Chapter Betsy Ipock Recruitment Grant. This recruitment grant is being given in memory of Betsy Ipock who taught in New Bern City and Craven County Schools. Betsy Ipock was a member of the Alpha Psi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Education Society. The grant is for a Craven and/or Pamlico County High School senior who plans to obtain a degree in education. This year we will be awarding two grants. Each recipient will receive a grant of $1000 which will be paid to their college or university either for the fall or spring semester.
The deadline for submission will be June 10. If you have any questions, please contact me at 252 636 7855 or Rhonda.sneeden@cravenk12.org or sky8284@yahoo.com
Dream Big! Celebrate 5/29 and Win $5,529 Toward Your Education!
Dream Big! We know we’ve missed a lot as we’ve been hunkered down at home doing our part to keep everyone safe and healthy. But the NC 529 Plan’s favorite holiday is coming up, and we are celebrating big! May 29th is College Savings Day. Dream big with us and you might win $5,529! Just register your NC 529 Account once during the month of May and you’ll automatically receive entries for taking each of these steps toward saving for education: The deadline to register is midnight May 31, 2020. As long as you register your Account before the deadline, you’ll receive entries to the Celebrate 5/29 and Win $5,529 Drawing for taking any of the steps outlined above during the month of May (even if you did them before you registered for the Drawing)! The winner will be drawn at random from all entries received and contacted for additional information. Watch for our announcement on the NC 529 Facebook and other social media pages to see if you won!
Celebrate 5/29 and Win $5,529 Toward Your Education!
Join the FAFSA FRENZY!!!!
NC State, UNC, Duke, Davidson, and ASU have partnered with CFNC and NCSEAA to push full steam ahead this month to host FAFSA Frenzy!
Members of the CAC, CFNC, and NCSEAA are hosting live question and answer sessions for students and families in need of support with FAFSA completion. Families should go to CFNC.org > Hot Topics (in the middle of homepage) to see the dates and times of the 11 Zoom Q&A sessions. Note those sessions with an asterisk(*), support will be available for Spanish-speaking students and their families, as well as DACA and undocumented students and their families.