Scholarships
Ledford High School
Scholarship Information
April 6, 2018
Check the websites of the colleges and universities where you are applying for scholarships specific to those schools. Also check the following websites for more scholarships…
Fastweb.com collegescholarships.org
Scholarships.com cfnc.org
Christianconnector.com (for students planning to attend a Christian institution)
ScholarSnapp.org– New website to help making applying for scholarships faster and easier!
Kid’s Chance of NC (Up to $5,000 renewable)
WHO: Seniors whose parent’s on-the-job death or catastrophic injury resulted in a substantial decline in family income.
HOW: Go to kidschancenc.org/scholarship
WHEN: Rolling Deadline
Sun Trust Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes ($500)
WHO: Seniors planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college
HOW: Visit https://offtocollegesweepstakes.suntrust.com/ to enter
WHEN: Students can apply once every entry period. Drawings start on October 30, 2017 and will be held every 2 weeks until May 14th. Last entry period ends on May 11, 2018.
DCCC Advantage Scholarship
WHO: Seniors who have taken CCP courses and who intend to continue enrollment at DCCC after high school graduation. Must have completed at least four CCP courses, have achieved a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher for CCP courses and at least a 2.6 unweighted high school GPA. Student must enroll full-time at DCCC and complete a FAFSA.
HOW: Scholarship is available to all eligible CCP students, regardless of family income, after they have completed a FAFSA.
R.L. Pope Bible Class Educational Scholarship (varies)
WHO: Seniors planning to attend college. Must have at least a 3.5 GPA, have financial need, a sound Christian background/active in his/her church, participate actively in extra-curricular school functions, and have a genuine desire to succeed and continue his/her education.
HOW: Application in available in Student Services
WHEN: Completed applications must be returned to Student Services by 3pm April 13,
2018.
Sunnyside Ministry College Scholarship ($900-$1,800 per year)
WHO: Seniors who will attend either a 2 or 4 year college or university in the fall. Scholarship will be awarded based upon financial need, leadership, history of community service and volunteering, academic achievement, future plans, and the probability that the recipient has or will develop a benevolent spirit to the community and those in need.
HOW: Application is available in Student Services or at www.Sunnysideministry.org.
WHEN: Completed applications must be postmarked no later than April 13, 2018
Piedmont Association of Insurance Professionals ($1,000)
WHO: Seniors attending college (2 or 4 year) next year. Applications will be evaluated to consider academics, community service, financial assistance, school participation, and the essay.
HOW: Application is available in Student Services
WHEN: Return completed application by April 15, 2018.
The North Carolina Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation ($750)
WHO: Seniors who plan to pursue a degree in accounting at either a 2 or 4 year school. Must show a firm intention to continue into the field of accounting.
HOW: Application is available in Student Services
WHEN: Applications must be postmarked by April 15, 2018
Alexis Reep Memorial Scholarship ($1,000)
WHO: Seniors in the Class of 2018 seeking any further education at a 2-year, 4-year, trade school, or certification program. Selection will focus on students who demonstrate respect, creativity, and inspiration.
HOW: Application is available in Student Services. Includes recommendations and a video essay.
WHEN: Completed applications, recommendations, and video on USB drive should be turned into Mrs. Sheets in Student Services by April 16, 2018.
DCCC Foundation Scholarships (varies)
WHO: Seniors with financial need who plan on attending DCCC. Some of these scholarships reward merit while other take financial need into consideration.
HOW: Applications are available in Student Services. Students should complete the application, in addition to completing their application for admission to DCCC and submitting their FAFSA.
WHEN: Completed applications must be turned in by 3pm on April 16, 2018 to Mrs. Sheets in Student Services.
Julia Yokeley Miller Memorial Scholarship (varies)
WHO: Seniors who have completed or are enrolled in AP Biology and are in the top 25% of the class. Must be planning to major in biology or a biology related field and have been accepted to an accredited 4-year college.
HOW: Applications are available in Student Services
WHEN: Applications must be returned to Mrs. Sheets by April 17, 2018.
Gene Haas Scholarship for DCCC (varies)
WHO: Seniors who plan on enrolling in DCCC Fall 2018 in a machining program. Must have a 2.0 or higher GPA and can be enrolled part-time or full-time. Preference will be given to those in the Computer Integrated Machining program. Students must also have applied to DCCC and completed FAFSA by April 20th.
HOW: Applications are available in Student Services
WHEN: Completed applications must be returned to Mrs. Sheets by April 19, 2018.
Thomasville Rotary Club James E. Lambeth Memorial ($500-$1000)
WHO: Seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.0 and planning to attend either a 2-year or 4-year college. Merit scholarships will consider merit, financial need, community service, and leadership potential. Technical science scholarships will be given to students planning to attend DCCC to pursue programs in Business, Engineering, or Technical Studies and will consider merit, financial need and technical aptitude.
HOW: Applications are available in Student Services
WHEN: Completed applications must be returned to Mrs. Sheets in Student Services by April 20th or postmarked to provided address by April 20, 2018.
Bob. R. McGuire Memorial Scholarship ($1,000)
WHO: Seniors with at least one parent who is a member of the NC Child Support Council or a client of the Child Support Program (through either Child Support services or Clerk of Court services). Applicants must have been accepted by a NC College, University, Community College, or Technical School. Must have maintained an overall C average or above during high school.
HOW: Applications are available in Student Services
WHEN: Completed applications must postmarked no later than April 20, 2018.
Dakota Mills Scholarship ($1,000)
WHO: Seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.0 who plan to pursue full-time education next fall at a 4-year or 2-year college or university.
HOW: Applications are available in Student Services
WHEN: Completed application packets must be turned into Mrs. Sheets by 3pm Friday, April 20, 2018.
Memorial Golf Scholarship ($2,000)
WHO: Seniors, male or female, who meet entrance requirements and plan to enroll at an accredited college or university in the US. Must have an unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher, demonstrate financial need, demonstrate excellent character and express a love for the sport of golf. Applicants must have played on their school golf team at least 2 of the last 3 seasons.
HOW: Obtain an application in Student Services
WHEN: Must be mailed in to appropriate address and postmarked on or before April 20, 2018.
DCAEOP Scholarship ($500)
WHO: Seniors planning to attend a 2-year or 4-year college. Criteria for this scholarship includes academic achievement, initiative, and financial need.
HOW: Applications are available in Student Services
WHEN: Applications must be returned to Mrs. Sheets in Student Services by April 23, 2018.
Allison Hunt Memorial Scholarship ($1,000)
WHO: Seniors who have demonstrated a positive, determined attitude in response to an adversity in his/her life.
HOW: Applications are available in Student Services
WHEN: Applications must be turned into Mrs. Sheets by April 27, 2018.
Eta Beta Beta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. ($1,000)
WHO: Seniors who plan on attending a nationally accredited four-year college or university next fall. Must have at least a 2.5 GPA and reside in Davidson County. Applicants should have leadership involvement.
HOW: Applications are available in Student Services
WHEN: Completed application packets must be postmarked to provided address by May 1, 2018.
Giving Tree Community Scholarship ($1,000)
WHO: Seniors in the top 15% of their class who demonstrate leadership, teamwork, community involvement and service, and an attitude of perseverance in overcoming adversity.
HOW: Applications are available in Student Services
WHEN: Applications must be returned to Mrs. Sheets in Student Services by May 1, 2018.
2018 Davis & Goldberg Orthodontics Scholarship ($1,000)
WHO: Seniors enrolling in a continuing education program in the fall who are currently in treatment OR have completed orthodontic treatment at Davis & Goldberg Orthodontics. Account must be in good standing or paid in full. Must have at least a 3.0 GPA.
HOW: Applications are available in Student Services or online at https://www.davisgoldbergorthodontics.com/scholarships.php.
WHEN: Applications must be dropped off in the office at either location by Thursday, May 3, 2018. Or bring to Student Services by May 1, 2018.
Young Artist Scholarship Application ($500)
WHO: Seniors who plan to pursue an arts-related degree at a college/university in the coming semester (Fall 2018). May apply in one arts discipline area only. Arts Discipline Areas eligible for consideration: Creative Writing, Performing Arts (dance, music, or theatre), Visual Arts, and Arts-related disciplines (Art, Dance, Music, or Theatre education; Architecture; Graphic Arts or other arts-related disciplines).
HOW: Applications are available in Student Services
WHEN: Applications must be received by May 7, 2018. Application form and documents may be mailed or scanned/emailed.