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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 18, 2011
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: September 1, 2010
AICPA Scholarships for Minority Accounting Students
For undergraduate minority students studying accounting. Please see the link for
additional details.
Application deadline has passed
American Association of University Women (AAUW)
A fellowship granted to a female pursuing full-time enrollment
in Computer/Information Sciences.
Application deadline depends on award; numerous awards available
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: January 15, 2011
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 information is not yet available
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 has passed
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.
Numerous awards available; Application deadline is April 30th of each year
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 deadline for 2010 has passed; 2011 information to be available by October
Jeannette Rankin Foundation
Available to women 35 years old and older pursuing their first bachelor's degree
with substantial financial need.
Application Deadline for 2010 has passed; 2011 information to be available by November 1st
Leading the Future II Scholarship
Open to students currently enrolled, only the first 500 applications are accepted.
Apply early!
Application Deadline: March 1st of each year
Linda Lael Miller Scholarship
Open to women age 25 and older. Additional rules are available on the website.
Application for 2010 is now available; application deadline is September 1, 2010 by 5 pm (CST)
Mary Rowena Cooper Scholarship
Available to students with a minimum current cumulative GPA of 2.0 and have a parent
(living or deceased) that served in Vietnam.
Application deadline has passed for 2010
National Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation
Part-time or full-time enrolled students with a "B" average and majoring in
accounting.
2010 Application deadline has passed; 2011 applications to be accepted beginning October, 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.
2010 and 2011 Application information is available through CFNC
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.
Application deadline has passed
PEO International Philanthropies
Female students within 2 years of completing their education may compete for this
award. Students must be sponsored through the local chapter. Please contact Lauren
Rathbone at
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for the local chapter contact 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 1st of each year
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 deadline for 2010 has passed
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 for 2010 has passed
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 for 2010 has passed; 2011 information to be available by November, 2010
William H. Andrews/HAWS Scholarship
Available for adults wishing to continue a post-secondary education and listed on the lease
of a property owned or managed by the Housing Authority of Winston-Salem.
Application Deadline for 2010 has passed
The Winston-Salem Foundation Financial Need-Based Grants
Open to Forsyth County residents with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 while enrolled in
at least 6 credit hours per semester.
Application Deadline for 2010 has passed
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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