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  • Scholarship Information

    A scholarship search is time-consuming and hard work. To begin a scholarship search, start with the college you are considering attending. Log on to the college's website and type in 'scholarships' on the college search engine. Or, you can find their Financial Aid Office website and browse for information there. The next step is to read the information and apply for the scholarships you meet the criteria for.

    Another method of searching for scholarships is to go online and Google 'scholarships'. If you know the area you plan to major in, or the career you plan to complete, you can narrow your search by entering the career. You can also narrow your search further by putting in the state. Example: 'Nursing scholarships in North Carolina'.

    The final place to search for scholarships are scholarship websites. Below are scholarship websites we recommend:

    CFNC

    CollegeBoard

    Scholarships.com

    goingmerry.com

    Attention parents:

    Be wary of any company that charges a fee to locate scholarships or requests money to give your child a scholarship or honor.

     

    Student Scholarship Newsletter: Each month, this scholarship newsletter is released and lists scholarships with deadlines in the upcoming month. Please click on the newsletter and review the scholarships.

     
     
     
     
     
     
     

    Scholarships with Firm Deadlines 

    Union County Parade Princess/Alex Kahle Memorial Scholarship: Each high school in Union County will submit one senior candidate to represent their school in the Union County Christmas Parade. This person will be eligible to receive the Alex Kahle Memorial Scholarship. This person should reflect leadership, academic excellence, and commitment to community service. Any interested student needs to email their resume to Ms. Cole by Oct. 1, 2024.
    Deadline: Your resume must be sent to Ms. Cole by October 1, 2024
    Amount: $4,000
     
    Levine Scholars Program at UNC Charlotte: This scholarship provides full tuition, room, board, and a stipend for books over a four-year period. It also provides funding for four summer experiences, study/intern abroad, and nonprofit and pre-professional internships. 
    Deadline: October 15, 2024
    Amount: Combined value of $115,000
    Apply: Students can self-nominate here
     
    Delta Xi Nu Scholarship: This is an essay scholarship.
    Deadline: October 31, 2024
    Amount: $1,000-$5,000
    Apply: Here
     
    Park Scholarship at NC State: This is a full-ride scholarship that also provides professional training, educational trips, and enrichment grants to fund study abroad, service projects, conferences, and more.
    Deadline: November 1 (applicants must also apply to NC State by the Nov. 1 deadline)
    Amount: Valued at $122,000
    Apply: Here
     
    American Legion Oratorical Scholarship: This is open to students grades 9-12. It is a public speaking contest in which high school students are judged on their knowledge and communication about the U.S. Constitution. 
    Deadline: Interested students should contact ooouten@yahoo.com by November 27, 2024
    Amount: $50 local award. Regional, state, and national competition awards range from a few hundred dollars to $25,000 if the student progresses that far.
    Apply: Please email ooouten@yahoo.com if interested
     
    Monroe-Union Breakfast Rotary Club Scholarship: This scholarship recognizes students for their service to the community, the environment, and the world. Academics, financial need, or athletic talent is not considered.
    Deadline: December 24, 2024
    Amount: Not specified/varies
    Apply: Application instructions can be found here. Essay application can be found here.
     
    Fidelity Scholars Program: This program provides scholarships as well as services to support students pursuing a degree or certificate after high school.
    Deadline: January 1, 2025
    Amount: Varies
    Apply: Here
     
    Johnston Ziegler Scholarship: This is a merit-based scholarship that recognizes a local high school senior who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, advocacy, or service for adolescents.
    Deadline: January 1, 2025
    Amount: $7,500
    Apply: Here
     
    Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship: This scholarship provides both financial assistance and support to help students throughout college.
    Deadline: January 9, 2025
    Amount: Varies
    Apply: Here
     
    Silve Pen Scholarship: Applicants must write a 1000-word essay on how they've demonstrated leadership to make a positive impact in their community. 
    Deadline: February 16, 2025
    Amount: 1st place: $2,500; 2nd place: $1,250
    Apply: Here
     
    TheDream.US Scholarship through Wingate University: This scholarship is for immigrant students with or without DACA or Temporary Protected Status who came to the U.S. before 11/1/2019. 
    Deadline: February 28, 2025
    Amount: Not specified
    Apply: Here
    For questions, please contact Mayra Rosales at mayra@wingate.edu
     
    Union Power Scholarship: This scholarship is available to high school seniors who are a child of a Union Power Cooperative member or who live in a house served by Union Power Cooperative. You must also be planning to attend a North Carolina college/university. 
    Deadline: March 1, 2025
    Amount: $1,000
    Apply: Here
     
    R. Flake Shaw Scholarship: There are two scholarships available; one for students going to community college and one for students going to 4-year school.
    Deadline: March 3, 2025
    Amount: $1,000/yr for community college. $5,000/yr for 4-year school.
    Apply: Here for the community college application. Here for the university application. 
     
    State Employees' Credit Union "People Helping People" Scholarship: This scholarship is available to seniors who are a member, or whose parent is a member, of SECU. Recipients of this scholarship must be attending one of the 16 UNC System schools. CATA will choose two nominees to send to Central Office who will then choose our winner and our alternate. To be considered, you must submit a complete application to Ms. Cole. Students must first complete an eligibility confirmation and will then be able to access the application.
    Deadline: Complete applications must be turned in to Ms. Cole by March 5, 2025.
    Amount: $10,000
    Apply: Click here for the application process. Click here for a full list of eligibility criteria.
     
    Aubrey Moore Memorial Scholarship: Five students from Union County high schools will be awarded this scholarship. This is open to seniors who will enroll in a 2- or 4-year higher education institution in the Fall of 2025 or the Spring of 2026. Applicants must write a 1-2 page essay that incorporates part of The Optimist Creed.
    Deadline: Essay due to Ms. Cole by March 7, 2025.
    Amount: $2,000
    Apply: Click here for essay information
     
    Student of Success Scholarship: 
    Deadline: March 13, 2025
    Amount: Two $1,000 scholarships
    Apply: Click here for application information
     
    UNCG Guarantee Program: This scholarship program is meant for seniors of low-income families and provides a substantial financial aid package as well as 4-year support to enhance their academic achievement, leadership skills, and personal success. Eligible students must have a weighted GPA of 3.5 or higher, be an NC resident, and have an SAI of -1,500 determined by the FAFSA.
    Deadline: March 15, 2025
    Amount: Unspecified
    Apply: Click here for more information and to apply for this scholarship.
     
    Alpha Kappa Alpha Scholarships: There are three scholarships for seniors to apply for. Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. 
    Deadline: March 15, 2025
    Amount: Not specified
    Apply: Click here for criteria and how to apply.
     
    Arrive Alive Scholarship: This is available for seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA.
    Deadline: March 24, 2025
    Amount: Five $1,000
    Apply: Click here for application information and how to apply.
     
    Annie B. Cherry Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to one student in the Union County area.
    Deadline: April 1, 2025
    Amount: $1,000
    Apply: Click here for scholarship criteria and application information
     
    Union County Antique Tractor and Power Club Scholarship: This scholarship is available to any student wanting to pursue one, two, or 4-year college after high school. 
    Deadline: April 1, 2025
    Amount: $2,500
    Apply: Click here for application criteria. Click here for the application.
     
    New Century Scholars: This scholarship is available for students who plan to attend SPCC and work toward an Associate's Degree, Diploma, or Non-Credit (continuing education) program.
    Deadline: April 1, 2025
    Amount: Four semesters of tuition at the in-state rate for students pursuing an Associate's Degree
    Apply: Click here for the application.
     
    Megan Goff Nursing Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is for seniors who plan to major in nursing. Applicants must have a 3.5 GPA or higher. A short essay is required.
    Deadline: April 1, 2025
    Amount: $500
    Apply: Click here for the application
     
    Waxhaw Woman's Club Scholarship: This scholarship is for female seniors graduating from a Union County high school.
    Deadline: April 4, 2025
    Amount: Up to $8,000
    Apply: Click here for the application
     
    Girls on the Run Scholarship: This scholarship is for seniors who participated in Girls on the Run or Heart and Sole.
    Deadline: April 8, 2025
    Amount: $1,000
    Apply: Click here for the application
     
    PTSO Scholarship: This scholarship is available to all seniors who plan to pursue a trade, 2-year, or 4-year school who are members, or whose parent(s) are a member, of the PTSO before the end of 2024.
    Deadline: April 17, 2025
    Amount: $500
    Apply: Click here for the application
     
    Bob R. McGuire Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is available to seniors planning to pursue college or a trade school. 
    Deadline: April 18, 2025
    Amount: $2,500
    Apply: Click here for the application
     
    Excellence and Opportunity Scholarship: This scholarship is for athletes who have participated in sports for all 4 years of high school. One female and one male athlete will be chosen. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need. 
    Deadline: April 28, 2025
    Amount: $5,000
    Apply: Click here for the application
     
    NAACP Louisiana Robinson Scholarship: This scholarship is available to seniors who plan to pursue college after high school.
    Deadline: May 16, 2025
    Amount: Not specified
    Apply: Click here for the application
     
    Kieth and Serena Cockrell Scholarship: This scholarship is available to seniors who have a minimum 2.5 GPA and are planning to attend a 4-year college in the fall.
    Deadline: May 30, 2025
    Amount: $30,000 over four years ($7,500/year)
    Apply: Click here for the application