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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:
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, 2024Amount: $4,000Levine 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, 2024Amount: Combined value of $115,000Apply: Students can self-nominate hereDelta Xi Nu Scholarship: This is an essay scholarship.Deadline: October 31, 2024Amount: $1,000-$5,000Park 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 $122,000Apply: HereAmerican 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, 2024Amount: $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 interestedMonroe-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, 2024Amount: Not specified/variesFidelity Scholars Program: This program provides scholarships as well as services to support students pursuing a degree or certificate after high school.Deadline: January 1, 2025Amount: VariesApply: HereJohnston 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, 2025Amount: $7,500Apply: HereJackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship: This scholarship provides both financial assistance and support to help students throughout college.Deadline: January 9, 2025Amount: VariesApply: HereSilve 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, 2025Amount: 1st place: $2,500; 2nd place: $1,250Apply: HereTheDream.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, 2025Amount: Not specifiedApply: HereFor questions, please contact Mayra Rosales at mayra@wingate.eduUnion 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, 2025Amount: $1,000Apply: HereR. 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, 2025Amount: $1,000/yr for community college. $5,000/yr for 4-year school.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: $10,000Aubrey 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: $2,000Student of Success Scholarship:Deadline: March 13, 2025Amount: Two $1,000 scholarshipsApply: Click here for application informationUNCG 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, 2025Amount: UnspecifiedApply: 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, 2025Amount: Not specifiedApply: 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, 2025Amount: Five $1,000Apply: 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, 2025Amount: $1,000Union 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, 2025Amount: $2,500New 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, 2025Amount: Four semesters of tuition at the in-state rate for students pursuing an Associate's DegreeApply: 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, 2025Amount: $500Waxhaw Woman's Club Scholarship: This scholarship is for female seniors graduating from a Union County high school.Deadline: April 4, 2025Amount: Up to $8,000Apply: Click here for the applicationGirls on the Run Scholarship: This scholarship is for seniors who participated in Girls on the Run or Heart and Sole.Deadline: April 8, 2025Amount: $1,000PTSO 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, 2025Amount: $500Apply: Click here for the applicationBob R. McGuire Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is available to seniors planning to pursue college or a trade school.Deadline: April 18, 2025Amount: $2,500Excellence 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, 2025Amount: $5,000Apply: Click here for the applicationNAACP Louisiana Robinson Scholarship: This scholarship is available to seniors who plan to pursue college after high school.Deadline: May 16, 2025Amount: Not specified