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Your monthly guide to Scholarships & Financial Aid: Feb 2021
Our Mission
We will assist public middle and high school students in Forsyth County in preparing themselves for successful college enrollment.
Our Vision
To ensure that every public school student in Forsyth County has the opportunity to attend college.
In This Issue:
Financial Aid Information
- Need help? Schedule an individual Zoom meeting
Crosby Scholars Scholarship Opportunities
- Carolyn "Mimi" Fox Education Scholarship
- Kay Landry Scholarship Award
Goodwill Willpower Scholarship
- Advancing Capitalism Scholarship
- Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity (Gamma Kappa Boule) Scholarship
- AAMPED Scholarship
- Paul Fulton First Generation Scholarship
Winston Salem Foundation Scholarships
- go to wsfoundation.org/students to apply
WS/FCS Retired School Personnel Scholarship
- March 31 Deadline
Fayetteville State University Alumni Scholarship
- April 16 Deadline
February Financial Wellness Seminars hosted by Truliant Federal Credit Union
- Join a free Financial Wellness seminar February 10 & 24
Need Financial Aid help? Schedule an individual Zoom meeting!
Reach out to Ashly Wilson, Crosby Scholars' Financial Aid Coordinator via email (awilson@crosbyscholars.org) or by phone 336-725-5371, to schedule an individual Zoom meeting.
Crosby Scholars Scholarship Opportunities
Check out our Scholarship Pathway to help you find Scholarship opportunities that interest you!
Do you have a passion for helping those in your community? Check out our Community Service Based Scholarships. Are you an excellent writer? Don't wait to apply to our Essay Based Scholarships. Crosby Scholars offers Scholarship Opportunities for everyone -- find your best fit using our Scholarship Pathway.
Carolyn "Mimi" Fox Education Scholarship
The Program will award one non-renewable $1,000 to one graduating Crosby Scholar senior who demonstrates academic achievement by maintaining at cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; who actively participates in extracurricular activities, including community service; who completes all requirements of the Crosby Scholars Program; and who plans to enroll at a two- or four-year college or University and who plans to teach in public education or be a public school teacher. The application is available in the Crosby Scholars Student Portal.
Deadline is February 28
Kay Landry Scholarship Award
Deadline February 28
Goodwill Willpower Scholarship
The Program will award a non-renewable $1,500 scholarship annually to one graduating Crosby Scholar senior who has weathered adversity resulting from a personal choice and has emerged with a remarkable story of willpower and determination. The applicant must plan to enroll in a two- or four-year college or university. The application is available in the Crosby Scholars Student Portal.
Deadline is February 28
Advancing Capitalism Scholarship
The Program will award up to three renewable $1,250 scholarships to graduating Crosby Scholar seniors who will enroll in a four-year college or university with either Business or Economics as their intended major, has a cumulative weighted GPA of 3.2 or higher, and who submit an essay utilizing one of three available essay prompts. The scholarship is renewable through four continuous years of undergraduate study for a maximum cumulative award of $5,000 as long as the recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA, a major in business or economics, and provides an annual update on their progress through school. The application is available in the Crosby Scholars Student Portal.
Deadline is February 28
Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity (Gamma Kappa Boule) Scholarship Opens Feb 8
The Program will award a non-renewable $1,000 scholarship to two graduating Crosby Scholar African-American males who demonstrate academic achievement by holding a cumulative weighted GPA of 2.0 or higher; and clearly express in an essay the theme of being “My Brother’s Keeper”. The application is available in the Crosby Scholars Student Portal.
Opens in Portal February 8– Deadline is March 7
AAMPED Scholarship Opens Feb 15
The Program will award one non-renewable $1,000 scholarship to one graduating Crosby Scholar senior who has participated in an AAMPED activity, who will enroll in a two- or four-year college or university; has a cumulative weighted GPA of 3.0 or higher; who has successfully completed all requirements of the Crosby Scholars Program from grade 9 through graduation; and who has performed a minimum of ten community service hours during their high school years. The student will clearly demonstrate in an essay how they will apply the principles of servant leadership to their college experience and beyond. The application is available in the Crosby Scholars Student Portal.
Opens in the Portal February 15 – Deadline is March 14
Paul Fulton First Generation Scholarship Opens Feb 22
The Program will award one non-renewable $500 scholarship to one graduating Crosby Scholar senior who is a First Generation College Student, demonstrates academic achievement by holding a cumulative unweighted 2.5 GPA, and who demonstrates in an essay what “Being First” means to them.
Opens in the Portal February 22 -- Deadline is March 21
The Winston Salem Foundation Scholarships make dreams a reality -- Apply today at wsfoundation.org/students
Winston Salem Foundation Scholarship Application Deadlines:
March 15: Most merit-based
July 1: Most need-based
Go to wsfoundation.org/students to apply.
For more information, contact The Winston Salem Foundation at (336) 725-2382
WS/FCS Retired School Personnel Scholarship
CLICK HERE to download the Scholarship requirements and application packet
Completion applications should be sent to:
Carolyn Matthews 1857 Faculty Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27106
DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS IS March 31.
Fayetteville State Alumni Scholarship
Fayetteville State University alumni chapter will provide at least two $500 Scholarships to the best applicants who exhibit excellence in involvement, participation, achievement, motivation, and goals.
Applications should be submitted to wsfsualumni@gmail.com by April 16, 2021. In advance, we thank you for your interest and participation.
Please return all application forms to wsfsualumni@gmail.com n addition to the application, please have your school counselor mail an official copy of your transcript to:
WS Alumni Chapter of FSU
3528 N Glenn Ave
Winston Salem, NC 27105
Application & Transcript Deadline is April 16, 2021!
Girls on the Run Scholarship
Girls on the Run is awarding the 3rd annual Rhylee Fielding Memorial Scholarship to two recipients this year in the amount of $2,000 (per scholarship).
Girls who are currently seniors and are college bound may be eligible to apply if she participated in the GOTR program when she was in 3-5th grades or 6-8th grades.
More details, including eligibility and the application be found here:
https://sites.google.com/girlsontherun.org/rhylee-fielding-scholarship
Financial Wellness Seminars hosted by Truliant Federal Credit Union
Free resources to help you manage your money and understand your finances hosted by Truliant Federal Credit Union
No matter where you are in your financial journey, Truliant can help with information and tips on everything from credit to identity theft. Check out the options below and add your favorites to your calendar.
February 10th - Solving the Mysteries of Credit
Credit reports and credit scores are increasingly important to our lives. They affect the cost of credit we receive, where we live, insurance rates we pay – even the jobs we can get. By understanding the reporting and scoring process, your consumer rights and responsibilities, how to recover from inaccuracies and how to guard against identity theft, you can establish, maintain and protect a strong credit history and good credit score.
10:00 - 10:45 a.m. | 12:00 - 12:45 p.m. | 6:00 - 6:45 p.m.
February 24th - Identity Theft
Our seminar provides an overview of common identity theft practices, tools for preventing identity theft and specific steps for victims of these kinds of crimes to take in order to minimize damage.
10:00 - 10:45 a.m. | 12:00 - 12:45 p.m. | 6:00 - 6:45 p.m.
How do I access the seminar?
Make a note on your calendar with your selected session(s). Once the seminar begins, click on the link that coincides with your time, or dial in with the information below.
To join by phone, dial 415.655.0003 and enter the appropriate access code below.
February 10th and 24th:
10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Access Code: 179 875 6412#
12:00 - 12:45 p.m. Access Code: 179 487 1792#
6:00 - 6:45 p.m. Access Code: 179 921 1507#
Crosby Scholars Community Partnership
Email: awilson@crosbyscholars.org
Website: www.crosbyscholars.org
Location: 2701 University Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
Phone: 336-725-5371
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