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Scholarships for SCC Students


Below is an alphabetical list of scholarships available through Southwestern Community College Foundation and other donors that have contacted us. Please realize that in addition to the following, there may be eligibility requirements beyond those mentioned below. For complete scholarship information and application materials, you may come by the Financial Aid Office located in the Balsam Center or contact us at 586.4091 or 800.447.4091, ext. 438.

Scholarships listed with an asterisk by the title use the SCC General Scholarship Application. For scholarship applications not asterisked, contact the Financial Aid Office to receive an application or refer to the website listed.

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2009-2010 SCC General Scholarship Application (.pdf format) pdf icon

The SCC General Scholarship Application is no longer available online since the deadline for 2009-10 has passed.

We will make the form available again in early 2010.

 

The Financial Aid Office may be notified of new scholarships throughout the academic year. Please continue to check our website or come by the Financial Aid Office for new scholarship information. Should funding for any scholarship become unavailable, that scholarship will not be awarded during the upcoming academic year.

 

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2009-2010

AES Engineers Scholarship

Deadline: Oct 6, 2009

· Will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted
·

Not required to have a specific GPA

· Not required to take any engineering courses
· Must answer one of the essay questions that can be found at www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Application deadlines and instructions can be found at the website listed above.

Abbott & Fenner Scholarship

Deadline: June 20, 2009


· Must currently be registered in any accredited post secondary institution or enrolled as a high school junior or senior
· Must be between the ages of 16 and 30
Application deadline and instructions available at: www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

American Chemical Society

Deadline: March 1, 2009
· This scholarship is designed for African-American, Hispanic, and Native American students pursue undergraduate college degrees in the chemical sciences.
· Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.
· Must be a full-time student at an accredited college, university, or community college
· Must have a GPA of 3.0 in chemistry or science
· Must demonstrate financial need by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
· Must be a high school senior, college freshman, sophomore or junior intending to, or already majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or a chemically related science and planning a career in the chemical sciences or chemical technology
· Please note that students intending to enter Pre-med or Nursing programs or pursuing a degree in Pharmacy are not eligible
· Applications and information are available online at www.chemistry.org/scholars.

Drew Anderson Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: May 1, 2009

Eligibility Criteria:
· Must be actively seeking a degree in Paralegal Technology at Southwestern Community College.
· Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better.
· High school transcript must be on file at Southwestern Community College.
· Must fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
·

Priority will be given to students with financial need.


Richard M. Arnold

Deadline: July 1, 2009

· Open to students who have completed at least one full year towards a Radiography degree
· Applicants must be enrolled full-time (12 credit hours) in the Radiologic Technology Program with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
· Must demonstrate financial need by completing the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Applications are available in the Radiography Department and Financial Aid office.

Asheville Area Paralegal Association Scholarship

Deadline: TBA

· Must be a North Carolina resident.
· Must be enrolled in a NC paralegal program at a community college.
· Must demonstrate financial need.
· Must have and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above.
· Must attend at least one AAPA monthly meeting each semester.
· Must submit a copy of their transcript with the application.

*Robert Blanton Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: May 1, 2009

· Open to Jackson, Macon and Swain Counties including the Qualla Boundary
· Students must have and maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA
· Must be enrolled full-time (minimum 12 credit hours)
· Must have applied for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
SCC General Scholarship Application available in .pdf format pdf icon on this website or in the Financial Aid Office.

*Toi Walters Charlton Scholarship

Deadline: May 1, 2009

· Must be in the Advertising & Graphic Design program
· Must have and maintain a cumulative 3.0 cumulative GPA
· Special consideration will be given to single mothers who are eligible
· All applicants must have applied for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
SCC General Scholarship Application available in .pdf format pdf icon on this website or in the Financial Aid Office.

The Coca-Cola All-State Community Colleges Academic Team Scholarship

Open: Oct 2009


Deadline: Dec 1, 2009

· Students who attend community college in the United States do not need to be a member of Phi Theta Kappa. Students attending community colleges outside of the U.S. need to be members of Phi Theta Kappa and may only apply for the New Century Scholars program. Both students attending in the U.S. and internationally should submit the All-USA/All-State Academic Teams nomination form and materials.
· Must be enrolled at a community college through December 2009.
· Must have a cumulative college-level GPA of 3.50 on a 4.0 scale for all coursework completed in the last five years, regardless of institution attended,
· Students must be on track to earn an Associate or a Bachelor degree (or the equivalent of a U.S. Associate or Bachelor degree). Students need to have a minimum of 36 semester (or 48 quarter) college-level credits completed at or transferred to a community college by December 31, 2009 and 48 semester (or 72 quarter), college-level credits by August 31, 2009. Students must have a minimum of 30 semester (or 45 quarter), college-level credit hours completed at a community college in the past five years.
· Must not have been nominated previously for the All-USA Community College Academic Team.
· Must have a community college record free of suspension, probation or other serious disciplinary action. Must have a record 1) free from any criminal conduct, or 2) if a convicted felon, has completed all conditions of sentencing, including probation.
  Apply online to: http://scholarships.ptk.org

*Grady Corbin Memorial Scholarship Fund

Deadline date: May 1, 2009
Eligibility Requirements:
· Must be enrolled full-time (12 credit hours) at Southwestern Community College.
· Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
· Applicants are required to apply for financial aid by complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
· Open to students who might have some assistance from parents, a scholarship, or other sources of revenue but still not have sufficient financial assistance to remain in school.
· Amount of scholarship subject to change
SCC General Scholarship Application available in .pdf format pdf icon on this website or in the Financial Aid Office.

*Don Craig Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: May 1, 2009

· Must be a resident of Jackson or Swain Counties, including the Qualla Boundary
· Must be enrolled in a surveying degree program with plans to pursue a career in the local surveying industry
· Must maintain a 2.5 GPA
· Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
SCC General Scholarship Application available in .pdf format pdf icon on this website or in the Financial Aid Office.

*Don and Bertha Craig Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: May 1, 2009

· Must be a resident of Jackson or Swain Counties, including the Qualla Boundary
· Must be seeking a Business Administration degree with plans to pursue a career in the local tourism industry
· Must maintain a 2.5 GPA
· Available to full-time or part-time students
· Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) required for that award year

SCC General Scholarship Application available in .pdf format pdf icon on this website or in the Financial Aid Office.


Crib to College Next Step Scholarship

Deadline: Must be postmarked by Mar 1, 2009
· Must be enrolled in a NC Community College
· Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or above
· Be in the “transfer” program and will be attending a four-year college or university in the Fall 2009
Information and applications are available online at www.crumleyandassociates.com

Datatel Scholars Foundation
(Four scholarships available)

2009 - Closed

Deadline: Jan 29, 2010 for Fall 2010


Applications available online starting Sept 1, 2009

· Datatel Scholars Foundation Scholarship for any student currently attending a Datatel Client institution.
· Angelfire Scholarship for any student who is a Vietnam Veteran, or a spouse or child of a Vietnam Veteran, or a refugee from Cambodia, Laos, or Vietnam during the 1964-1975 time frame
· Returning Student Scholarship for any student currently enrolled in school after experiencing a five-year or more absence.
· Nancy Goodhue Lynch Scholarship B for any student majoring in an Information Technology curriculum program. 
Applications are available on-line at www.datatelscholars.org. For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office. 

*William B. Dillard Scholarship

Deadline: May 1, 2009

· Open to all students entering a vocational/trades curriculum and who are residents of Jackson, Swain or Macon counties
· Applicant must be in good academic standing with the college (2.0 cumulative GPA)
· All applicants must have applied for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
SCC General Scholarship Application available in .pdf format pdf icon on this website or in the Financial Aid Office.

Dogwood Crafters

Deadline: May 1, 2009

· Must live within a 150 mile radius of SCC.
· Must be interested in arts and crafts of the traditional mountain heritage.
· Open to both full and part-time students.

*El-Bayadi Family Scholarship

Deadline: May 1, 2009

· Must be working toward a degree in any health science program
· Must maintain a 2.5 GPA
· May be enrolled full-time or part-time
· Must demonstrate financial need by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
SCC General Scholarship Application available in .pdf format pdf icon on this website or in the Financial Aid Office.

*Lockhart Follin-Mace Scholarship

Deadline: May 1, 2009

· Nursing grant - available to 2nd year nursing students who can show academic achievement and financial need
· Applicants must apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
SCC General Scholarship Application available in .pdf format pdf icon on this website or in the Financial Aid Office.

Barbara Frogge Scholarship

Deadline: May 1, 2009

· Must have been out of high school for at least five years
· Must have attended Southwestern Community College for at least one semester
· Maintain a GPA > 2.5 and/or show successful progress in at least two developmental courses
· Must be enrolled in the College Transfer Program at SCC
For more information or applications, contact the Financial Aid Office.

Golden Leaf Scholarship For Community College Students Transferring to Four-Year Public Institutions

Deadline: Mar 17, 2009

· Be currently enrolled at a North Carolina community college
· Be a North Carolina resident for tuition purposes (1 year minimum of consecutive residency)
· Transfer to one of the state’s public universities in the fall (list is available in the Financial Aid Office)
· Reside in one of the 73 eligible counties
· Demonstrate financial need (complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid [FAFSA])
· Present a strong record of academic achievement – GPA 3.0 or above
· Must not be in default on a student loan
Information and applications are available online at www.CFNC.org/goldenleaf

Golden Leaf Scholars Program – Two Year Colleges

Deadline for Fall 2009:
    TBA

Deadline for Spring 2010:
    TBA

Deadline for Summer 2010:
    TBA

 

· Must be a permanent resident of one of the 78 eligible counties as designated by the Golden Leaf Foundation.
· Demonstrate a financial need under federal TRIO formula.
· Will be required to disclose all other financial assistance. 
· Requires at least half-time enrollment for a full award.
Finalists who meet all the above eligibility requirements will undergo a separate “merit” competition. The selection will be based on:
· The effect of the decline in the tobacco industry on his/her family 
· The effect of the declining economy on his/her family 
· Academic record 
· Overall evaluation of the application 
· Leadership and community service 
For additional information and application, please contact the Financial Aid Office.

Barry Goldwater Scholarship/ 2010

For Math, Science and Engineering

Deadline: Jan 29, 2010

· Information regarding 2010 will be posted September 2009 - Apply online at www.act.org/goldwater
· Faculty Representative is Rudy Beharrysingh
 

Nathan Hall Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: TBA

· Must be actively seeking a degree in Surveying Technology at Southwestern Community College and be in the second year of the program.
· Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better while attending Southwestern Community College. High school transcript must be submitted with the general application used by the community college.
· Although selection will not be based solely on financial need, applicants will be required to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and priority will be given to students who do not receive financial need.

James Therlo Herron Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: May 1, 2009

· The James Therlo Herron Memorial Scholarship is open to students seeking a degree in Surveying Technology. Preference will be given to Swain County residents.
· Must have and maintain a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
· Open to full-time and part-time students.
· Must have applied for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) required for that award year

*Fred B. Holcombe Scholarship

Deadline: May 1, 2009

 

· Criminal Justice students only
· Preference will be given to Jackson County residents but Macon and Swain County residents are eligible to apply
· Must show academic achievement (have and maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA)
· Applicants are required to apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
SCC General Scholarship Application available in .pdf format pdf icon on this website or in the Financial Aid Office.

* Patricia M. Holt Memorial GED

Deadline: May 1, 2009
· Must be a resident of Jackson, Macon or Swain Counties, including the Qualla Boundary
· Seeking to complete a degree program at SCC after obtaining their GED
· Must have and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or better
· Applicants are required to apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
SCC General Scholarship Application available in .pdf format pdf icon on this website or in the Financial Aid Office.

Robert and Freda Hooper Scholarship

Deadline: May 1, 2009

· Open to all Radiology and Medical Sonography students with priority given to Radiology students
· Must demonstrate scholastic promise and ambition and maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA
· Applicants are required to apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Information and applications packets are available in the Financial Aid Office.

*Jackson Co. Medical Society Alliance

Deadline: May 1, 2009

· Open to Jackson County residents enrolled in a health related field
· Must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA and a full-time enrollment status (12 credit hours)
· Applicants are required to apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
SCC General Scholarship Application available in .pdf format pdf icon on this website or in the Financial Aid Office.

Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship for Southwestern Community College

Deadline: May 1, 2009

Selection of recipients of this award shall be made according to the following criteria:
· Preference will be given to candidates who graduated from a Jackson County, North Carolina, school
· Preference will be given to candidates who are closely affiliated (a member or immediate family member) with the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce
· Candidates shall be considered on the basis of their overall academic merit, financial need, and civic involvement
· Recipients must be accepted and enrolled at Southwestern Community College as full-time, degree-seeking students
· Recipients must be in good standing with Southwestern Community College – must maintain 2.0 cumulative GPA
· Preference will be given to new students each year; however, renewals will be considered
· Must file Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

For more information or applications contact the Financial Aid Office.


Jackson New Century Scholars Textbook Scholarship

Deadline: May 1, 2009 for Fall 2009

Spring 2010: TBA

· Must be a Jackson County New Century Scholar in good standing
· Must be enrolled as a full-time (12 or more credit hours) student at SCC
· Must have a 2.0 or higher cumulative GPA
· Applicants are required to apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for that award year
· Must complete Jackson County New Century Scholar’s Book Scholarship Application (applications are available in the Financial Aid Office)
· Award will be in the form of a textbook voucher to be used in the SCC Bookstore. Recommendations will be made by the SCC New Century Scholar Coordinator.
Recommendations are then submitted to the SCC Foundation for final approval.

The Jones-Bowman Leadership Award - developing a New Generation of Leaders

Deadline: May 1, 2009

· Must be an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
· Must be pursuing undergraduate studies and enrolled in at least six credit hours per semester
· Students must show an acceptance letter from their chosen academic institution or a copy of their academic transcript
· Preference will be given to students with an interest in community service, cultural learning and ethical leadership within the Cherokee community
Application available in the Financial Aid Office
Additional information is available at: www.cherokeepreservationfdn.org/jonesbowman.html

North Carolina Community Foundation - Wayne Johnson Scholarship

Deadline: April 1, 2009

· The Wayne Johnson Scholarship is open to students attending Western Carolina University or Southwestern Community College. You must be a resident of Jackson County for this award.
Application and information are available at: www.nccommunityfoundation.org

*Mack "Bud" Lewis Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: May 1, 2009

· Open to graduates of either Blue Ridge or Smoky Mountain High Schools
· No required GPA
· Can be a part-time student
· Applicants are required to apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
SCC General Scholarship Application available in .pdf format pdf icon on this website or in the Financial Aid Office.

The Dottie Martin Teachers Scholarship

Deadline: June 1, 2009

· Must be currently enrolled in a college or university majoring in the field of education
· Must be well advanced in program in education with an established career plan for teaching
· Preference to applicants interested in child guidance and counseling in North Carolina
· Recent high school graduates are NOT eligible to apply
Applications and information are available online at www.ncfrw.com/

The Sallie Mae Fund Scholarships

Deadlines vary for each scholarship

www.thesalliemaefund.org

The Sallie Mae Fund Unmet Need Scholarship Program. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $3,800.
  · For students whose financial aid packages fall short by $1,000 or more (deadline May 31)
The Sallie Mae Fund First in My Family® Scholarship Program developed in 2001 with the Hispanic College Fund. Scholarships range from $500 - $5,000 (must apply on-line: deadline April 15)
  · For full-time, undergraduate Hispanic-Americans who are first in their families to attend college
The Sallie Mae Fund American Dream Scholarship Program developed in partnership with the United Negro College Fund. Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000 (must apply on-line: deadline April 15)
  · For African-American students with demonstrated financial need
The Sallie Mae 911 Education Fund. Scholarship awards available up to $2,500 per school year (deadline: Open)
  · For children of those who were killed or permanently disabled as a result of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Criteria, applications and application deadlines are available on-line at www.thesalliemaefund.org

McClure Fund Scholarship

Deadline: TBA

· Must reside in Western North Carolina in one of the following counties: Allegheny, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, or Yancey
· Must attend one of the following community colleges: AB Tech, Blue Ridge CC, Southwestern CC, Haywood CC, Tri-County CC, Isothermal CC, Western Piedmont CC, McDowell Tech CC, Mayland CC, Wilkes CC, and Caldwell CC
Contact the Financial Aid Office for applications.
Return completed applications to the Financial Aid Office.

*The Reg Moody Family Scholarship

Deadline: May 1, 2009

· Open to Nursing Degree students who are residents of Jackson and Swain counties
· Must be full-time (12 credit hours) · Must have/maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA or better
· Applicants are required to apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
SCC General Scholarship Application available in .pdf format pdf icon on this website or in the Financial Aid Office.

Judy Moore Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: May 15, 2009

· Must be a resident of Macon County
· Must demonstrate scholastic ability
· Must demonstrate leadership ability
· Must demonstrate financial need
· Must successfully complete the first semester of RN nursing courses
· Submission of written application (available in Financial Aid Office)
· Submission of 4 (four) sealed letters of reference.
For more information or applications, contact the Financial Aid Office.

Mountain Antique Auto Club

Deadline: TBA

· Must have and maintain a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
· Must stay at Southwestern Community College at the time of the scholarship award and for the duration of the scholarship.
· Must be seeking a career in the automotive industry
· Must apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
· A written recommendation is required – (acceptable sources of recommendation may include: high school personnel, employer, etc.)
Additional scholarship information:
· The scholarship will pay actual tuition and fees for five semesters.
· The scholarship will pay $200 per semester for books.
· Open to all students who meet the criteria listed above who might have some assistance from parents, a scholarship or other sources of revenue, but still not have sufficient financial assistance to remain in school.
· Preference will be given to a student who is ineligible for federal student aid.
Applications are located in the Financial Aid Office.

*NAPA / TIM’S AUTO PARTS

Deadline: May 1, 2009

· Must have graduated from high school the spring prior to the start of Fall semester
· Must be a full-time (12 credit hours) student in the Automotive Program
· Must have a high school GPA of 2.0 or better
· Preference will be given to graduates of Smoky Mountain High School and Franklin High School
· Must show financial need by completing the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) required for that award year
SCC General Scholarship Application available in .pdf format pdf icon on this website or in the Financial Aid Office.

* National Federation of the Blind

Deadline: Mar 31, 2009
· Awards are made solely to persons who are legally blind.
· Must be studying in a degree program, post high school.
SCC General Scholarship Application available in .pdf format pdf icon on this website or in the Financial Aid Office.

The Native Scholar

Deadlines for Applications:

March 15
Summer School
April 15
Fall Semester
Sept 15
Spring Semester
The MESBEC program is the oldest of CTD' programs. The six priority fields of study are math, engineering, science, business, education, and computers. Science includes all the medical fields. These fields are the ones in which tribes need graduates the most, and the fields in which there are the fewest Indian graduates.
The Native American Leadership Education program (NALE) is for Native students who are paraprofessionals in Indian schools, and who plan to complete their degree in education, counseling, or school administration. Since only 7% of teachers in reservation schools are Indians, the need for more Indian teachers is huge.
The Tribal Business Management program (TBM) is for students in business, finance, management, economics, banking, hotel management, and related fields who plan to work in economic development for tribes.
Scholarship Requirements
· Students must be 1/4 or more degree American Indian, and be an enrolled member of a U. S. tribe. "U. S. tribe" is defined as federally recognized, state recognized, or terminated.
· Students must be attending or planning on attending a college or university within the U. S. on a full-time basis that is fully accredited. Study must be at the college level, and can range from bachelor's degrees to postdoctoral study. Applicants must have excellent grades, high ACT or SAT scores, some work experience, a track record of leadership, and a strong commitment to their Indian community.
· Students applying to any of these three programs are required to apply for all other sources of funds, write a comprehensive essay about themselves and their plans, and provide proof of high school completion, college admission, and tribal enrollment. "All other sources" includes federal financial aid, tribal scholarships, private scholarships, loans, and grants. The search for scholarships must be exhaustive, using the Internet, printed scholarship directories, and identification of scholarships in the student's local community.
Students should have clear goals about what they want to accomplish in life, and should have begun preparing for this work. Their goals must be related to the betterment of an Indian tribe or community. Progress toward accomplishing a goal may be demonstrated by study, work, volunteerism, extracurricular activities, leadership roles, and letters of recommendation.
Our scholarship program operates nationwide. Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000 per academic year. Scholarships are awarded on merit and on the basis of the students we feel will most likely improve the lives of Indian people. CTD provides supplementary scholarship funding for those who have received college funding from other sources. Competition is very intense, with only 55% of applicants receiving scholarships.
The Board of Directors reads and ranks the applications from students. All applications and supporting materials are confidential and cannot be released to any other entity without the written consent of the applicant.
All applicants use the same application form. Please email, phone, or write your request for an application. Application must be postmarked by deadline date. If the 15th falls on a Sunday the deadline moves to the next day, Monday 16th.
Additional information and applications are available online at www.catchingthedream.org

Native American Health Education Scholarship

Deadline: TBA

· Must be a Native American student(s) seeking career in health related field (e.g., medicine, nursing, dietetics and nutrition, medical technology, physical therapy, pharmacy, social work, medical research (biochemistry) and other applicable fields)
· Must plan to return to their communities to provide improvements in health care
· Must demonstrate financial need
· Requires submission of completed application, transcripts, tribal documentation, letters of recommendation, and financial need analysis from your school
· Awarded on the basis of scholastic achievement, financial need, and personal qualifications
 

Newcomers Club of Jackson County

Deadline: TBA

· Application available in the Financial Aid Office
   
 

North Carolina Nurse Scholars Scholarship/Loan Program

Deadline: May 3, 2009

· Be a citizen of the United States and a resident of North Carolina for tuition purposes
· Must have earned a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
· Be enrolled in a nurse education program or in pre-nursing baccalaureate courses
· Must be full-time (minimum 12 credit hours)
For more information or applications you can apply online at www.CFNC.org/NSP

North Carolina Nurse Education Scholarship/Loan

Deadline: TBA

· Be a United States citizen and a resident of North Carolina for tuition purposes
· Be accepted and enrolled in good standing in a nurse education program of a participating North Carolina institution
· Enroll for at least half-time (minimum 6 credit hours)
· Demonstrate financial need as determined by the financial aid office in the institution in which you are to be enrolled.
· Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
For more information about this program visit www.CFNC.org/NESLP
For applications, contact the Financial Aid Office.

North Carolina Prospective Teacher Scholarship Loan Program

Deadline: April 15, 2009

The PTSL is a competitive, merit-based scholarship/loan program available to students who have chosen to enter the education profession.
· A school official such as a high school guidance counselor or principal must recommend students for this award.
· Recipients must have and maintain a 2.5 GPA or better, received a score of 900 or better on the SAT or equivalent ACT score,
· Must enroll in a teacher preparation program at any of the eligible institutions.
· Must plan to pursue a degree in teacher education to become a certified teacher.
  Must demonstrate a commitment to teach in the State's public schools.
Information and applications are available online at: www.CFNC.org/PTSL

NC Student Loan Program for Health, Science and Mathematics

Applications must be received by May 1, 2009

· Must be a US citizen and a resident of NC
· Must be accepted into an eligible field of study (Financial Aid Office has list of eligible fields)
· Fit the profile for financial need as determined by the program rules
· Secure the loan by signing a promissory note to be endorsed by two or more cosigners
In order for borrowers to have their loans "forgiven", they may perform approved service for the State of North Carolina. One calendar year of full-time employment in designated shortage areas is required for each school year a loan was received.

Information and applications packets are available in the Financial Aid Office or online at www.CFNC.org/HSM

North Carolina Targeted Assistance Program (T.A.P.)

Deadline: TBA

· Open to students in a high-demand, low-enrollment program (to be selected and announced annually) with financial need as incentive to enter, progress, succeed in, and complete the program
· Must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress (2.0 GPA and completion of at least 70% of attempted credit hours)
· Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
For more information or applications, contact the Financial Aid Office.

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Scholarship

Deadline: TBA

· Must have and maintain a 3.5 GPA or better
· Must be full-time (12 credit hours)
· Must be second year curriculum student
· All applicants are required to apply for financial aid by completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) required for that award year.
Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office.

*Jane Perry Scholarship

Deadline: May 1, 2009

· Open to students in degree or certificate programs related to the preparation for caring for individuals at home
· Must have and maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA
· Applicants are required to apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
SCC General Scholarship Application available in .pdf format pdf icon on this website or in the Financial Aid Office.

Ronald W. Poor Scholarship

Deadline: Oct 15, 2009

· Electronics Engineering Technology and Computer Engineering Technology students only
· Must be full-time (12 hours)
· Must have/maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA
· Should have completed at least one semester of course work towards the Electronics Engineering Technology Program or the Computer Engineering Technology Program - refer to the college catalog
· Applicants are strongly urged to apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
For more information or applications, contact the Financial Aid Office.

*Charles C. Queen Scholarship

Deadline: May 1, 2009

· Open to all students accepted and enrolled in the Electrical/ Electronics Technology Certificate/Diploma Program
· Applicants are required to apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
SCC General Scholarship Application available in .pdf format pdf icon on this website or in the Financial Aid Office.

*Robbie Robinson Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: May 1, 2009

 

· Open to all students who are challenged by a Learning Disability or Attention Deficit Disorder
· Priority given to applicants who reside in either Jackson or Swain Counties
· Requires cumulative GPA of 2.0
· Applicants are required to apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
SCC General Scholarship Application available in .pdf format pdf icon on this website or in the Financial Aid Office.

*SCC Alumni Scholarship

Deadline: May 1, 2009

· Priority is given to applicants from the service area whose parent or spouse is an alumnus of the college
· Must be full-time (12 hrs.)
· Must have/maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA
· Applicants are required to apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
SCC General Scholarship Application available in .pdf format pdf icon on this website or in the Financial Aid Office.

*SCC Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: May 1, 2009

· Open to all students
· Must be in good academic standing with the college (cumulative 2.0 GPA or better)
· Must carry a minimum of 9 hrs
· Applicants are required to apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
SCC General Scholarship Application available in .pdf format pdf icon on this website or in the Financial Aid Office.

*Pamela T. Shirley

Deadline: May 1, 2009

· Preference will be given to residents of Macon County who are single parents, who have income of less than Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) per annum, and who are enrolled or plan to enroll in the college in a course of study in one of the trades or in the medical field
· Based on funds available, if suitable students meeting all of the criteria set forth above are not available, preference will be given to those students meeting some but not all of the criteria
· Applicants are required to apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
SCC General Scholarship Application available in .pdf format pdf icon on this website or in the Financial Aid Office.

*H. David Sneed Scholarship

Deadline: May 1, 2009

· Open to residents of Jackson, Macon, Swain Counties and the Cherokee Indian Reservation
· Must be degree seeking
· Must be full time (12 hours)
· Must have/maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA or better
· Applicants are required to apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
SCC General Scholarship Application available in .pdf format pdf icon on this website or in the Financial Aid Office.

State Employees Association of North Carolina (SEANC)

Deadline: April 15, 2009

· Must be full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours)
· The applicant and/or parent or guardian must be a member of SEANC
· Students whose parent(s) are state employees but not SEANC members are not eligible for the scholarships
For more information or applications, contact the Financial Aid Office.

State Employee Credit Union Scholarship

Deadline: July 24, 2009

· Must be a full-time student 
· Is a graduate from a North Carolina high school 
· Must be enrolled in an associate, diploma, or certificate program 
· Must be a U.S. citizen and resident of North Carolina (NCGS 116-143.1), and be eligible for in-state tuition 
· Demonstrate scholastic achievement with a GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale 
· Scholarship may be used to pay for tuition, books, fees, course supplies and transportation. 
· Must continue at the college where enrolled at the time of the scholarship award and for the duration of the scholarship. 
· Cannot be a Director, employee, or family member of an employee or Director of the State Employee’s Credit Union or SECU Foundation. 

*Student Support Services Scholarship

Deadline: May 1, 2009

· Candidates must be a Student Support Services participant and have completed at least 12 hours of study
· Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 to 3.5 to be eligible and maintain a 2.0 GPA or better for continued eligibility
· To continue scholarship eligibility, the recipient must complete at least 6 credit hours per semester
· Applicants are required to apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
SCC General Scholarship Application available in .pdf format pdf icon on this website or in the Financial Aid Office.

Swain County New Century Scholars Textbook Scholarship

Deadline: May 1, 2009

· Must be a Swain County New Century Scholar in good standing
· Must be enrolled as a full-time (12 or more credit hours) student at SCC
· Must have a 2.0 or higher cumulative GPA
· Applicants are required to apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for that award year
· Must complete Swain County New Century Scholar’s Book Scholarship Application (applications are available in the Financial Aid Office)
· Award will be in the form of a textbook voucher to be used in the SCC Bookstore.
Recommendations will be made by the SCC New Century Scholar Coordinator. Recommendations are then submitted to the SCC Foundation for final approval.

Sylva Garden Club (SGC)
Pauline Fuller Scholarship

Deadline: April 15, 2009

· Preference will be given to a student who has an interest in horticulture, botany, ecology or landscape design.
· Must demonstrate academic achievement and positive work ethic
· Must obtain a written recommendation from a teacher/professor
Application available in the Financial Aid Office

Teacher Assistant Scholarship Fund (TASF)

Deadline: TBA
To be eligible for initial TASF consideration in 2009-2010, an individual must:
· Be a full-time teacher assistant for at least one year at a public or federal school in North Carolina
· Be a North Carolina resident for tuition purposes
· Not be in default on a student loan
· Have at least 3.0 cumulative grade point average (students with higher grade point averages will generally be more competitive and stand a better chance of receiving funding)
· Enroll in a program leading toward initial teacher licensure at a North Carolina college (see list of qualifying campuses on application). Enrollment through the Internet or other distance education programs is acceptable.
· Enroll in at least six semester hours of coursework at qualifying campuses for each semester in which funds are received
· Demonstrate financial need according to the financial aid office at your institution.
Application and information are available online at: www.CFNC.org/TASF

Allen Ryan Todd

Deadline: May 1, 2009

· Must be a resident of Swain County
· Applicants must be enrolled in an Associate Degree program in education
· Must come from an economically disadvantaged background and must demonstrate financial need by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) required for that award year
· Must submit an essay stating why they have chosen the field of study and how the scholarship will help them attain their educational goals
· Must maintain a 2.0 GPA or above
· Continue for the duration of the scholarship at the college where he/she was enrolled at the time of the scholarship award.
For more information and application, contact the Financial Aid Office.

Tylenol Scholarship

Deadline: May 15, 2009

· apply online at www.Tylenol.com/scholarship
· Must be pursuing healthcare related education
   
 

USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships

Deadline: CLOSED

Information about the 2010-2011 scholarship will be available beginning Oct 10, 2009.

· Must be enrolled a minimum of 6 credit hours 
· Requires an annual adjusted gross income of $35,000 or less. 
· Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen 
· Applicants cannot be in default on a federal education program. 
Apply online at www.usafunds.org

United Hospice Foundation

Deadline: Applications must be submitted by June 2009

· Must be enrolled in the Nursing or Physical Therapy Assistant program
· Must be interested in working in an end-of-life healthcare field upon graduation (hospice, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, etc…)
· Must have and maintain a “B” average
· Must successfully complete an approved online training course on end of life care through Pruitt University
Applications & deadline instructions are available online at www.unitedhospicefoundation.org/scholarships.html

Wachovia Technical Scholarship Program

Deadline: May 1, 2009

· Must be a full-time student (12 or more credit hours)
· Must be enrolled in the second year of a two-year educational/technical program
· Must demonstrate financial need by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
· Must demonstrate scholastic promise
· Must use the scholarship to pay for tuition, books and transportation

Western Carolina University / SCC Chancellor's Achievement Award

Deadline: June 1, 2009

The Chancellor's Achievement Award for the Outstanding Southwestern Community College Student is a four-semester award that will fund tuition and fees.
· Open to SCC students only who plan to attend WCU in the Fall of 2009 Scholarship funds are applied to your expenses at Western
· Must have a GPA of 3.75 or higher with approximately 60 hours of transfer credit
· Students need to apply for admissions to Western Carolina University and be accepted to Western prior to April 1 to ensure consideration for the award
· You must enroll as a full-time, degree seeking, resident credit student
For more information and application, contact the Financial Aid Office.

Western Carolina University/ NCCCS/Excellence Award

Deadline: April 1, 2009

· The Excellence Award is for transfer students, with preference given to students with 60+ hours of work. There is no minimum GPA, however due to the competitive nature of this award, the lowest GPA awarded has been a 3.8.
· Your admission to WCU is your application. No further application is necessary.

*Edward & Hortense Wilson Scholarship

Deadline: May 1, 2009

· Open to all students who might have some assistance from parents, a scholarship or other sources of revenue but still not have sufficient financial assistance to remain in school
· Applicants are required to apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
SCC General Scholarship Application available in .pdf format pdf icon on this website or in the Financial Aid Office.

Women's Leadership Circle Scholarship

Deadline: Mar 31, 2009

Awards range from
$500-$5,000

· Must be a woman who is 40 years old or above(by August 31, 2008)
· Must demonstrate financial need
· Must be enrolled in an accredited school or technical program within 6 months of the scholarship award date
Application instructions available at: http://www.aarpfoundationwlc.org/

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Southwestern Community College (SCC) provides links to scholarship opportunities as a service to our students. SCC does not offer the scholarships, and have no responsibility for or involvement in the scholarship administration, selection and award processes. If you have questions about the scholarships, please contact the company offering them.

  College Board: www.collegeboard.com
  College Foundation of North Carolina: www.CFNC.org.
  College Goal Sunday: www.collegegoalsundayusa.org
  College Scholarships: www.college-scholarships.com
  College View: www.collegeview.com
  Fastweb: www.fastweb.com
  Financial Aid: www.financialaid.com
  Finaid: www.finaid.com
  Free Application for Federal Student Aid: www.fafsa.ed.gov
  Get Recruited: www.get-recruited.com
  Guaranteed Scholarships: www.guaranteed-scholarships.com
  NC Careers: www.nccareers.org
  Scholarships: www.scholarship.com

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