Online scholarship guide for WCPSS students and parents
School Nominated Scholarships
The scholarships listed below are ones that require the school to submit a nomination. Students may self-nominate
to be considered for any of these scholarships by submitting a resume to Mr. Pettiford, the Dean of Counseling and
Student Services.
This is by no means an exhaustive list of school nominated scholarships. Additional scholarships that require a school
nomination may be referred to the Dean of Counseling and Student Services.
Centennial Scholarship/ (North Carolina State University)
Purpose:
Introduced by the North Carolina Textile Foundation in 1999 as a part of the College of Textiles' Centennial
Celebration, Centennial Scholarships carry the greatest value among all scholarships at the College of Textiles.
Furthermore, the Centennial Scholarship is among the highest valued scholarships offered at North Carolina State
University. Approximately ten $47,500 Centennial Scholarships will be awarded to the top applicants, and selection
will be based upon demonstrated high academic achievement throughout high school with proven and potential
leadership qualities, extracurricular activities and unique life experiences. Students must be nominated by
his/her high school or home school for this award, or self-nominate between October 1 and the end of November.
This scholarship covers approximately 90% of expenses to attend NC State, and on-campus housing (or a stipend
for an equal amount) and a meal plan (or predetermined allowance), with any remaining funds to be used as a
stipend for books and travel expenses (for up to eight semesters). In addition, each Centennial Scholar will
have access to a $7,500 enrichment fund that will allow him/her to participate in a variety of leadership,
language immersion and international studies programs, attend international textile shows and benefit from
other approved textile enrichment opportunities. Centennial Scholars will also join other student scholars
in a unique honors class offered during the freshman year. (Reference: NCSU Website, September 6, 2005)
Profile of past nominees:
Senior in top 10% of class
SAT range 1100-1500 (M&V)
Application:
Student submits resume to Dean of Student Services and signs up for interview
Timeline:
September/October
Check Scrolling Announcements for current deadlines
DAR Good Citizen Award
Purpose:
Recognize Seniors who have been outstanding students and have great character in the face of challenges.
Profile of past nominees:
Member of Senior Class
Application:
Student submits resume to Dean of Student Services and signs up for interview
Timeline:
September/October
Check Scrolling Announcements for current deadlines
Morehead Scholarship (UNC Chapel Hill)
Purpose:
The Foundation seeks top high school students who are dynamic young leaders in their schools and communities.
Successful candidates will rank near the top of their class academically, and their classroom performance will
be complemented by contributions and achievements in non-academic areas.
The following four criteria are used to evaluate nominees:
- Capacities to lead and motivate fellow students
- Scholastic ability and extracurricular attainments
- Moral force of character
- Physical vigor as shown by participation in sports or in other ways.
(Reference: Morehead.org website September 6, 2005)
Profile of past nominees:
Senior in top 10% of class
SAT range 1100-1600 (M&V)
Innovative and active members of the Senior Class
Application:
Student submits resume to Dean of Student Services and signs up for interview to compete for SRHMS endorsement.
School endorsed and non-endorsed candidates must submit their application online via the
website.
Timeline:
September/October
Check Scrolling Announcements for current deadlines
Park Scholarship (North Carolina State University)
Purpose:
Park Scholarships is an innovative, year-round program offering one of the most prestigious undergraduate
scholarships in the United States. Forty-five Park Scholarships will be awarded this year; 35 for North Carolina
residents and 10 for out-of-state students.
- Horizon-expanding trips and community-building retreats to places like Washington, D.C., and Yellowstone National Park.
- A leadership development seminar.
- Resources for creating effective community service projects.
- Faculty mentors to guide academic and career development.
- Special grants for research, artistic and service projects.
- Access to once-in-a-lifetime summer experiences through faculty mentoring.
- Four-year award (valued at $57,000 in-state, $106,000 out-of-state) with a computer stipend for top-of-the-line technology specific to each major.
- The full cost of attendance: tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, and personal and travel expenses. (Reference: NCSU Website, September 6, 2005)
Profile of past nominees:
Senior in top 10% of class
SAT range 1100-1600 (M&V)
Application:
Each fall, the Park Scholarships office invites secondary schools in North Carolina and a select few in other
states to endorse candidates for the Park Scholarship. Interested students are encouraged to speak with their
guidance counselors in the early fall of their senior year about their desire to be endorsed as a Park
Scholarship candidate.
Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School Seniors should submit resume to Dean of Student Services and sign up
for interview
Timeline:
September/October
Check Scrolling Announcements for current deadlines
Home Builder's Association
Purpose:
Scholarship program for a student attending a four-year public college or university in North Carolina.
The Senior must have shown leadership in extra curricular activities. The student must also demonstrate
financial need. The selections is based on the following percentages:
60% School/Leadership Activities
20% Leadership Capability
20% GPA/SAT/Class Rank
Profile of past nominees:
Senior who created entrepreneurial opportunities for themselves in the community
Student on free/reduced lunch
First Generation College Student
Application:
Student submits resume to Dean of Student Services
Timeline:
February/March
Check Scrolling Announcements for current deadlines
Principal's Leadership Award
Purpose:
Recognized by the Principal as the most outstanding Leader of the Senior Class
Profile of past nominees:
Student Body President
Senior Class President
Senior with outstanding Leadership Skills
Application:
Resume to Dean of Student Services
Timeline:
September/October
Scholar Athlete
Profile of past nominees:
Male Student with the highest GPA and lettered in a varsity sport
Female student with the highest GPA and lettered in a varsity sport
Application:
Selected by Coaches Athletics/Scholarship Committee
Spotlight on Students
Profile of past nominees:
Students who have overcome adversity to become successful students
Application:
Selected by School Committee
Timeline:
Fall Semester
State Employees Credit Union Scholarship
Purpose:
Provides a $10, 000 scholarship to a Senior for Study at a College or University in North Carolina
Awards outstanding leadership and academic achievement
Profile of past nominees:
Senior top 10% of Class
Senior with outstanding contributions to the Southeast Raleigh Magnet School Community
Student or parent must be a member of the State Employee's Credit Union
SRHMS considers Financial Need as well
Application:
Student submits resume to Dean of Student Services and signs up for interview
Timeline:
February/March
Check Scrolling Announcements for current deadlines
Teaching Fellows Scholarship
Purpose:
Full four-year scholarship for individuals who will teach in the State of North Carolina.
Profile of past nominees:
Senior in top 20% of the class
WCPSS requires that a student receive a minimum total point value of 35 to be interviewed.
Application:
Student submits application to Dean of Student Services
Timeline:
Applications due to Dean of Student Services end of October
Check Scrolling Announcements for current deadlines
TEAF Scholarship
Purpose:
Scholarship Assistance for all around great student
Selection based on contributions to school and superior character
Profile of past nominees:
Senior in top half of the class
Demonstrated Financial Need
Application:
Student Selected by Counseling & Student Services Department
Timeline:
March
Toyota Scholarship
Purpose:
High schools nationwide are asked to nominate one student for the Toyota Community Scholars program. The
school's nominee should have a consistent record of academic excellence, be active in school programs, and
be recognized as a leader by his/her peers and instructors. In addition, the nominee must have initiated or
be actively involved in a service program that addresses a school or community need. Only one nominee will
be accepted from a school. All phases of selection will be handled by the Scholarship and Recognition Programs
unit at Educational Testing Service (ETS) in Princeton, New Jersey.
Profile of past nominees:
Senior
Application:
Completed application to Dean of Student Services
Timeline:
November/December
Check Scrolling Announcements for current deadlines
West Raleigh Exchange Youth of the Month
Purpose:
Recognize an Outstanding Senior
Selection is based on Leadership, Extra Curricular Involvement, Academic Achievement and Character
Profile of past nominees:
Senior Class Officers
Member of Senior Class
Application:
Student submits resume to Dean of Student Services and signs up for interview
Timeline:
Variable date as set by West Raleigh Exchange Club
West Raleigh Exchange ACE Recognition
Purpose:
Recognize an Outstanding Senior
Selection is based on Leadership, Extra Curricular Involvement, Academic Achievement and Character
Profile of past nominees:
Member of Senior Class
Senior who has persevered in spite of an adversity in their life
Application:
Student submits resume to Dean of Student Services and signs up for interview
Timeline:
February
Other Scholarships
Students interested in being considered for one of two full schoalrships to
attend the National Youth Science Camp this summer should submit applications
by February 17th. More information and applications available in the Guidance
Dept.
Information on Wingate University's Irwin Belk Schoalrship is available
in the Guidance Department. General expectatons are SAT 1300, GPA 3.8 and
class rank in top 10%.
A $500.00 scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student pursuing a
career in accounting from the NC Society of Accounts Scholarship Foundation.
Information and applications are available in the Guidance Dept.
Information on Carnegie Melon's Summer Programs for Diversity is available
in the Guidance Dept. Application deadline is March 1, 2006.
Information about the Wake Cty Extension & Community Assoc. Maude P.
McInnes $500.00 scholarship is available in the Guidance Dept. Special
consideration to seniors enrolled/previously enrolled in a Family Consumer
Science Program, Future Homemakers of America, Family Consumer Science
Related Occupation Association, 4-H member or the son/daughter of an Extension
& Community Assoc. member.
Information regarding NC State University's General H. Hugh Shelton
Leadership Challenge Institute is available on line @
www.ncsu.ede/sheltonleadership.
Information regarding East Carolina University's Legislators' School for Youth
Leadership Development is available in the Guidance Dept. Application deadline
February 15, 2006.
Georgetown University Summer Program information is available in the Guidance
Dept.
