Northwood High School

2017 -2018 Scholarship Bulletin

MAY

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE - CC LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOC. - LOCAL

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP - For students pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice. Submit completed application to Student Services my NOON, May 1st. Go to the link below for application:

https://tinyurl.com/y88h6ozz

TBD

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CHATHAM COUNTY COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER CLUB SCHOLARSHIP - LOCAL

Scholarship is open to all graduating senior. Preference given to students majoring in Family and Consumer Sciences and family members of Chatham County Community Volunteer Club. Submit completed application to Student Services my NOON, May 1st. Go to the link below for more information and application:

https://tinyurl.com/ycoyc9mj

$200 May 1

May 1

WILSON-HOOPER VETERINARY MEDICINE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The Wilson-Hooper Veterinary Medicine Assistance Program provides scholarships to students pursuingveterinary medicine and veterinary technician degrees. Applicants must be an enrolled member of a federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group OR provide documented ancestry. See link forspecific criteria. Go to the link below for more information and application:

https://www.aigcs.org/aigc-scholarship-fellowship-opportunities/undergraduate-opportunities

Varies May 1

FRESH-N-LEAN SCHOLARSHIP

Submit a video about how you made a change in your eating habits and how it helped you in some way. Videos should be between 30-60 seconds long. See link for specific criteria.Go to the link below for more information and application:

https://www.freshnlean.com/scholarship-application/

$1500 May 1

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WELLS FARGO SCHOLARSHIP FOR UNDERGRADUATES

The Wells Fargo Scholarships for Undergraduate American Indian and Alaska Native Students will fundfull-time and degree-seeking students with a GPA of 2.7 or higher. See website for specific requirements.Go to the link below for more information and application:

https://www.aigcs.org/aigc-scholarship-fellowship-opportunities/undergraduate-opportunities

$5000 May 1

ROBYN’S NEST & MARY WALLACE EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP - LOCAL

Robyn’s Nest Creative Learning Center Inc., and Mary Wallace Education Scholarship is offering a localscholarship for a graduating senior. Short application. Submit completed application to Student Servicesby NOON, May 4th.Go to the link below for application:

https://tinyurl.com/y8zfsl45

$750 May 4

PITTSBORO KIWANIS CLUB - LOCAL

The Pittsboro Kiwanis Club is pleased to present scholarship assistance for a Northwood senior. Submitcompleted application to Student Services by NOON, May 11th.Go to the link below for more information and application:

https://tinyurl.com/yc5cx6ck

TBD May 11

DORIS & LAYFAYETTE WRENN SCHOLARSHIP - LOCAL

Students attending a four-year NC university or college are eligible. Financial need is a prime consideration.Submit completed application to Student Services by NOON, May 11th. Go to the link below for moreinformation and application:

https://tinyurl.com/ybr55w4f

$3000 May 11

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NHS PTSA SCHOLARSHIP - LOCAL

The first NHS PTSA Scholarship is being offered to a NHS senior that is a current student member of the NHSPTSA. Scholarship may be used at a technical school, community college, or university. Submit completed application to Student Services by NOON, May 11th. Go to the link below for more information and application:

https://tinyurl.com/y822y29b

$500 May 11

UNCF - KOCH SCHOLARS PROGRAM

The UNCF/Koch Scholars Program explores how principled entrepreneurship, innovation, and the economicway of thinking contribute to the wellbeing of individuals, communities and societies. The program combines scholarship support, online learning and networking opportunities. Eligible for African-American students.Go to the link below for more information and application:

https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/723372ad-2fe3-44eb-8786-522e4b3b304a

Up to $5000 May 14

NHS ARTS EDUCATION FOUNDATION - LOCAL

The NHS Arts Education Foundation awards scholarships to Northwood High School senior students whohave demonstrated excellence in performing and/or fine arts and who plan to continue their education byattending a college or university. Awards are for achievements in Choral Music, Dance, Instrumental Music,Theatre Arts and Visual Arts. Go to the link below for more information and application:

https://tinyurl.com/y8v87337

$1000 May 16

JAMES ARTHUR’S SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION - LOCAL

The James Arthur Scholarship Foundation is proud to offer a scholarship to students pursuing a degree inTeaching. A short application and 250-word essay, “Why I want to be a teacher”, SAT scores, and transcriptrequired. Go to the link below for more information and application:

https://tinyurl.com/yd47j2e8

$1000 May 23

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$1500 May 25

BILL DICKEY SCHOLARSHIP

The mission of the Bill Dickey Scholarship Association is to provide young people of color with scholarshipsand premier opportunities in competitive golf and the business world. Through unique tournaments, internship programs, and alumni connections, they give young people exposure and access to pathwaysfor success. Go to the link below for more information and application:

http://dev.billdickey.org/scholarship-application/

$500 May 25

ELIZA J. BYNUM, CCAEOP SCHOLARSHIP - LOCAL

The Chatham County Association of Educational Office Professionals awards annual scholarships based on academic achievement, initiative and financial need. Go to the link below for more information and application:Information Pending

$2000 May 31

FALLEN LINEMEN FOUNDATION - LOCAL

The Fallen Linemen Foundation Scholarship has been created to assist students that are the children oflinemen interested in pursuing a college education. Go to the link below for more information and application:

http://www.fallenlinemenfoundation.com/files/Scholarship_Application.pdf

$5000 May 31

CAROL ANN BEERSTECHER NURSING SCHOLARSHIP - LOCAL

The Triangle Community Foundation and the North Carolina Foundation for Nursing have partnered as atribute to Carol and her dedication, passion, and commitment to nursing and offer a scholarship to supportstudents who pursue pre-licensure nursing education.Go to the link below for more information and application:

https://pubs.ncnurses.org/pub.cfm?id=071BC39F-9EC0-D7F5-E747-E7E697170CE0