FINANCIAL AID
Federal Sites You Should Know:
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NC-Specific Scholarships:
GO HERE FIRST The above link is CFNC's scholarship listing--it is AMAZING!! Since these scholarships are specific to North Carolina or Catawba County/Hickory, you have a better chance of standing out. Please consider looking through several of these and applying to several! LINK TO MRS. HAMBLIN'S SPREADSHEET OF SCHOLARSHIPS CVCC Foundation Scholarship DEADLINE: Ongoing Upon completing your CVCC application, you will be invited to apply for a CVCC Foundation Scholarship. However, if you wish to apply prior to enrollment, you may visit http://www.cvcc.edu/About_Us/CVCC_Foundation/scholarship-application.cfm to access the application. Forgivable Education Loans for Service If you are planning to pursue a degree in an area in NC where there is a shortage AND are planning to work in NC--see below link. http://www.ncseaa.edu/documents/2019-20_FELSApprovedPrograms.pdf North Carolina Teaching Fellows: Deadline: January 19 https://myapps.northcarolina.edu/ncteachingfellows/faq/ North Carolina Scholarship for Children of Wartime Veterans: Deadline: February 14 https://www.milvets.nc.gov/services/scholarships Katherine Baich Scholarship Deadline: March 31 Parent must have been a service veteran. https://www.cfnc.org/static/images/global/KBaichForm.pdf Bob & Michele McCreary Scholarship - The Green Room Theatre DEADLINE: Applications must be postmarked by April 24th The Green Room Community Theatre is offering the Bob & Michele Scholarship to applicants who have been active in drama and/or community theatre. Students applying must also have demonstrated leadership, community service and volunteerism through various school/church/theatre/clubs or other community organizations. For more information, please visit https://www.thegreenroomtheatre.org/scholarships/mccreary/ Mary Catherine Shivers Scholarship - The Green Room Theatre DEADLINE: Applications must be postmarked by April 24th The Green Room Community Theatre is offering the Mary Catherine Shivers Scholarship to applicants who have been active in drama and/or community theatre. In addition, applicants should be preparing to pursue further education in the arts, either performing or visual. For more information, please visit https://www.thegreenroomtheatre.org/scholarships/shivers/ The Odum Scholarship DEADLINE: Applications must be received by April 17th First Newton United Methodist Church is offering a $1,500/year scholarship to students pursuing higher education in honor of Mrs. Evelyn Mebane Odum. Applicants must have a financial need and plan on attending a 2- or 4- year institution, or other accredited institution. This scholarship is renewable for four consecutive years provided that the recipient is not placed on academic probation, has a lapse in enrollment, or fails to provide proof of enrollment and participation upon each semester. If interested in applying, please Visit Here Ruby Horne Wellborn Scholarship DEADLINE: Applications must be received by April 17th In memory of Ruby Horne Wellborn, First Newton United Methodist Church is offering a $1,500/year scholarship to students pursuing higher education. Applicants must plan on attending a 2- or 4- year institution, or other accredited institution. This scholarship is renewable for four consecutive years. The scholarship is awarded to students with a 2.5-3.99 GPA (it may not be given to a 4.0 high school candidate). If interested in applying, please Visit Here Betty & Ken Isaac Foundation Scholarship (for students from Catawba interested in golf, see counselor) Horatio Alger NC Scholarship Everette and Trudy Suddreth Scholarship Service League of Hickory Scholarship Rotary of Hickory Service Above Self Scholarship Charlotte Knights STEM/Healthcare Scholarships Michael A. DeMayo Scholarship Catawba County DAR Scholarship (see counselor) Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship |