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Information regarding outside scholarships:
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program
Abbot and Fenner Business Consultants offer a $1,000 scholarship each year to
the winner. Eligible applicants are those that are no more than 30 years old and are
currently enrolled in any accredited post-secondary institution. Please see their
website for more details.
Application deadline: June 19, 2010
AFCEA Scholarship for Working Professionals
Scholarship is granted to sophomore, juniors, and seniors attending part-time
with at least a 3.0 GPA.
Application deadline for 2009 has passed
AICPA Scholarships for Minority Accounting Students
For undergraduate minority students studying accounting. Please see the link for
additional details.
Application deadline for 2009 has passed
American Association of University Women (AAUW)
A fellowship granted to a female pursuing full-time enrollment
in Computer/Information Sciences.
Applications now available; Deadline January 10,2010 Association for Non-Traditional Students in Higher Education (ANTSHE)
With at least 30 completed credit hours and a 3.25 cumulative GPA based on
the last 30 hours completed, scholarships are granted on a funds available basis.
Application deadline for 2009 has passed
Datatel Foundation Scholarships
Since HPU is a Datatel institution, students are eligible to compete for the following
scholarships:
Datatel Scholars Foundation Scholarship
Angelfire scholarship
Russ Griffith Memorial Scholarship
For general information, please visit the Datatel website.
Application Deadline for 2009 has passed DestinyOne CE Scholarship
Scholarship for nontraditional learners currently enrolled in courses or programs
through continuing education divisions in Canadian- or American-accredited
institutions.
Application Deadline for 2009 has passed
Women in Need Scholarship -- The Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting
Available to women in their third, fourth, or fifth year of academic pursuit who need
the financial support to complete their degrees. This 2-year, $2,000 per year
scholarship is renewable annually upon satisfactory completion of course
requirements.
Scholarship is not being offered for 2009 Federal TEACH Grant
Check with your financial aid advisor for more information and additional regulations.
--Grant requires four years of teaching to fulfill
--Recipient has eight years to fulfill service requirement
--If full four years of teaching service are not met, the grant is repayable as a Direct
Unsubsidized Loan with interest.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to students transferring from a community college or
two-year institution. Visit the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation site for more
information.
Application available; Deadline January 20, 2010 Jeannette Rankin Foundation
Available to women 35 years old and older pursuing their first bachelor's degree
with substantial financial need.
Applications for the 2010 year will be accepted beginning
November 1, 2009 Leading the Future II Scholarship
Open to students currently enrolled, only the first 500 applications are accepted.
Apply early!
Deadline for 2009 has passed Linda Lael Miller Scholarship
Open to women age 25 and older. Additional rules are available on the website.
Application deadline has passed.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society Scholarship Program
Open to students of any age with MS and a high school diploma or GED
or first time college students with a high school diploma or GED and a parent living
with MS.
2010 Scholarship applications will be accepted from October 15, 2009
through January 15, 2010
National Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation
Part-time or full-time enrolled students with a "B" average and majoring in
accounting.
2010 Applications will be accepted from October 15, 2009 through
January 15, 2010
North Carolina Teacher Assistant Scholarship Fund
To be eligible for initial TASF consideration in 2009-2010, an individual must:
1) Be a full-time teacher assistant for at least one year at a public or
federal school in North Carolina
2) Be a North Carolina resident for tuition purposes
3) Not be in default on a student loan
4) 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)
5) 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
6) Enroll in at least six semester hours of coursework at qualifying campuses for
each semester in which funds are received
7) Demonstrate financial need according to the financial aid office at your
institution. Application Deadline for 2009 has passed
North Carolina Veterans Association Scholarship:
This award is presented to children of veterans of the United States armed forces.
For more information on these scholarships, please contact the North Carolina
Veterans Affairs Office at (919) 733-3851 Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation
Low-income women with minor children enrolled in a degree-seeking or skills
training program may qualify to apply for this award. Please see the website for
details.
Check back late April, 2010 for application information Soroptimist Women's Opportunity Awards
Open to women with financial need, provide family primary financial support, and
have been accepted to an undergraduate degree program. Additional rules are
available on the Soroptimist International's website.
Application Deadline: December 1, 2009 Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund
Must be a degree-seeking female with awards based primarily on financial need,
previous achievements, and at least 10 years since high school diploma or GED.
Please visit the website for deadlines and additional information.
Application available; Deadline January 2, 2010 USAFunds Access to Education Scholarships
Open to full- or half-time undergraduates with a 2008 Federal 1040
adjusted family gross income of
$35,000 or less.
Application Available; Deadline December 15, 2009 Walmart Higher Reach Scholarship
Open to part-time or full-time Walmart employees that have been employed for at least
6 consecutive months by March 29, 2010. Please check the website for other program
guidelines.
Application Deadline: January 29, 2010 The Women's Independence Scholarship Program, Inc.
Scholarships are available for women who have left an abusive domestic situation
and are pursuing an education. A counselor, advocate, and support staff
scholarship is also available. Deadlines are ongoing depending on program entry
date.
Following are websites to help you search for financial aid online. They are all free services, however most require that you set up a profile to access the information.
http://scholarshipamerica.org
www.scholarships.com
www.scholarsite.com
www.petersons.com
www.brokescholar.com
Adult Student Websites: These websites provide resources and support for nontraditional students.
www.adultstudentcenter.com
www.back2college.com
Another resource to utilize regarding financial aid - The Adult Learner information on the College Foundation of North Carolina's site
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