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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
Morehead-Cain at UNC Chapel Hill: This is a full scholarship to UNC.Amount: Full rideDeadline: October 1, 2023Application: Please click here for more information on this scholarship and to apply.Golden Door Scholarship: Large scholarships for undocumented students pursuing a bachelor's degree.Amount: Benefits include tuition, room & board for up to 4 years at partner colleges; career readiness support; mentor and fellowship opportunities; annual community-building summit.Deadline: October 1, 2023Application: Please click here for more information and how to apply.Levine Scholars at UNC Charlotte: This is a full scholarship to UNC CharlotteAmount: Full rideDeadline: October 15, 2023Application: Please click here for more information on this scholarship and to apply.Park Scholarship at NC State: This is a full scholarship to NC StateAmount: Full rideDeadline: November 1, 2023Application: Please click here for more information on this scholarship and to apply.Davidson College Scholarships: Davidson College offers multiple scholarships. If you are interested in being nominated for the Belk scholarship, please email Ms. Cole with your resume by Oct. 23Amount: Varies by scholarshipDeadline: Application for admission to Davidson must be submitted by Nov. 15, 2023 to be considered for these scholarships.Application: Please click here for more information on these scholarships.Honors College Scholarships at NC A&T University: The Honors College is offering three full-ride scholarshipsAmount: Full rideDeadline: November 15, 2023Application: Please click here for more information on this scholarship and to apply.Fidelity Scholars Program: This program is available to students with a 2.5-3.5 unweighted GPA who demonstrate financial need and who plan to enroll at a 4-year not-for-profit school in your home state. Students who apply must come from underrepresented populations and historically underserved communities.Amount: Varies based on needDeadline: January 11, 2024Application: Please click here for more information and to apply.Adam Mills Foundation Scholarship: This is available to seniors who plan to attend a 2-year, 4-year, or vocational college. An essay is required for this scholarship.Amount: $500. Two recipients will be awarded that amount.Deadline: January 31, 2024Application: Click here for more information and to apply.SME Education Foundation Scholarship for Manufacturing and Engineering Students: This scholarship is open to high school seniors wanting to pursue an associate's or bachelor's degree in manufacturing, engineering, or a related discipline. This foundation offers more than 60 scholarships ranging from merit and need-based, to one-time or renewable scholarships. Women and underrepresented students are encouraged to apply.Amount: $2,500 - $20,000Deadline: February 1, 2024Application: Click here for the applicationMonroe-Union Breakfast Rotary Club Scholarship: This scholarship aims to recognize students for their service to the community, the environment, and the world. Academics, need, or involvement in sports are not considered. This scholarship is meant to encourage the motto "Service Above Self". A brief essay is required for the application. Finalists will be invited to present to the club about their community service.Amount: Not mentioned. But last year they awarded $16,000 to 12 Union County seniors.Deadline: February 5, 2024Silver Pen Award: This is an essay-writing contest that awards money to the 1st - 3rd place recipients.Amount: 1st place = $2,500; 2nd place = $750; 3rd place = $500Deadline: February 15, 2024Application: Please click here for more information and how to submit your essay.Union Power Cooperative Scholarship: This scholarship is available to any senior who is planning to attend a NC accredited college or university. Eligible applicants must be a child of a Union Power Cooperative member or live in a home served by Union Power Cooperative.Amount: $1,000Deadline: March 1, 2024Application: Please click here to apply.Kiwanis Club of Monroe Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who possesses strong character, a demonstrated belief in service to the community, and academic evidence predicting success in college. Three students will be selected for this scholarship. The purpose of this scholarship is to help a student who can be successful in college but may not receive financial assistance elsewhere.Amount: $2,500
Deadline: March 1, 2024Aubrey Moore Optimist Scholarship: This scholarship is open to any high school senior. Applicants must write a 1-2 page essay and submit it to Ms. Cole. Details about the essay requirements are linked in the document below. The CATA Scholarship Committee will then select a nominee to send to the Weddington Optimist Club to be considered for the scholarship.Amount: 5 scholarships of $2,000 eachDeadline: Essays must be sent to Ms. Cole by March 4, 2024SECU People Helping People Scholarship: One senior from each high school in Union County will be awarded this scholarship. To be eligible, a student must be a member, or be eligible to be a member through a parent or guardian, of SECU at the time of applying. You must also be accepted to one of the 16 UNC System schools and plan to attend this fall. Completed application packets must be sent to Ms. Cole. The CATA scholarship committee will review all applications and select 3 nominees. These names will be sent to the UCPS scholarship committee and they will determine the recipient of the scholarship.Amount: $10,000Deadline: Completed applications are due to Ms. Cole by March 11, 2024Alpha Kappa Alpha Scholarships: Eligible students must have a minimum 2.5 unweighted GPA or a 3.5 weighted GPA and must be planning to attend an accredited 4-year college or university in the Fall 2024.Amount: Two scholarships valued at $2,000Deadline: March 15, 2024Application: Click here for the applicationUnion County Association of Educated Office Professionals Scholarships: This organization is offering 3 scholarships; One scholarship is for seniors whose parents are members of UCAEOP; The second scholarship is for all seniors who are children of UCPS employees; and the third scholarship is for all UCPS seniors.Amount: $500 eachDeadline: March 25, 2024Union County Education Foundation Scholarships: UCEF is offering three different scholarships for Union County seniors who plan to pursue a degree in education.Amount: Varies based on scholarshipDeadline: March 28, 2024Application: Click here for the applicationAnnie B. Cherry Scholarship: Open to a graduating senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA who plans to attend college in the fall.Amount: $1,000Deadline: April 1, 2024A Few Good Men: This organization has several scholarships open to all seniors, regardless of gender.Amount: 5 different scholarships. No amount listedDeadline: April 1, 2024Application: Click here for more information and for the application to each scholarshipGirls on the Run Scholarship: This is available to girls who participated in Girls on the Run or Heart and Sole programs.Amount: Two scholarships, $1000 eachDeadline: April 8, 2024Waxhaw Woman's Club: This scholarship is open to senior girls who plan to attend an accredited technical, vocational/trade training program 2-year or 4-year college or university after graduation.Amount: Up to $5,000Deadline: April 9, 2024CATA PTSO Scholarship: This scholarship is available to CATA seniors who are applying to a technical school, community college, or 4-year school. Other criteria apply.Amount: 5 scholarships at $500 eachDeadline: April 22, 2024Application: Please click here for the application