A scholarship has been established to honor Asha Degree.  Any senior planning to attend a 2 year or 4 year college, who has a 2.5 or higher GPA, is encouraged to apply.   Students may pick up applications in guidance.  The deadline to turn applications in is March 20.

**Cleveland County School Food Service Association offers 2 scholarships for $500 each. Preference is given to students who are pursuing a degree in institutional food service and children of food service employees, but applicants are not limited to these areas.  Eligible students should sign up by March 31.

**The Fraternal Order of Police offers a $1000 scholarship to any senior planning a career in any aspect of law enforcement.  Interested students should sign up by April 9.

**The Debbie Harris Scholarship is offered to students who have been active leaders in their high school FCA.  There will be a school winner and an overall county winner.  Interested students should sign up by April 9.

**The Jonathan Peeler Scholarship is offered to a student who plans to enter a four year or two year college in any degree program.  (Preference is given to students studying drafting or a related field, but the scholarship is not limited to this.)

Interested students should sign up by April 19.

**The Civitan Club of Shelby offers a $400 scholarship to a SHS senior who has been involved in community service and is seen as a leader in the community.  Interested students should sign up by April 19.

**Information on these scholarships has not come in to the guidance office yet.  However based on past years this information will come in the next few weeks.  Announcing it now will enable students to sign up and allow more time to complete applications.  If students do not receive information, it will mean that the donor is not doing the scholarship this year.

JANUARY/ FEBRUARY SCHOLARSHIPS

The Local Scholarship Application is due in the guidance office no later than February 24^th.  This is a generic scholarship application which we use for all local scholarships.  There are local scholarships for the community college as well as 4 year institutions.  Only students who have completed this scholarship application will be considered by the scholarship committee as possible nominees for these scholarships.  The application is available on the computers in the library.  You should take with you an activity sheet to use as a reference in filling out the form.  Only copies printed from the computer will be accepted.  Turn your application in to Mrs. Murray on or before February 24^th.

General Scholarships

SEANC (State Employees Association of North Carolina) offers 4 kinds of scholarships to NC students.  4 $500 Scholarships for 2 year colleges based on merit; 4 $500 scholarships for 2 year colleges based on need; 21 $1000 scholarships for 4 year colleges based on merit; 21 $1000 scholarships for 4 year colleges based on need.  A PARENT MUST BE A MEMBER OF THE SEANC to apply for this scholarship.  Applications for membership are available in guidance if your parent is a state employee and would like to join.  DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS February 10.

The Prospective Teacher Scholarship Loan is available to students who desire to teach in North Carolina.  Interested students should complete the application online at www.CFNC.org.  .  The scholarship amount is $2500 per year for four years.  The deadline to complete the online application is February 28^th.

The Cecilia Music Club offers a $500 scholarship to be used for music lessons at the college level.  Applicants do not have to major in music must use the scholarship for lessons at the college level.  Auditions are March 8. 

Deadline to sign up is February 1.

The William Campbell family offers a scholarship to students who are active in Young Life and/or FCA.  Students must exhibit strong Christian character and potential to succeed in college.  Deadline to sign up is February 10.

The Foundation of the Carolinas offers the swimming/diving scholarship for Shelby High students who are active on the swimming and/or diving teams.  Deadline to sign up is March 1.

The State Employees Credit Union offers a $10,000 scholarship to students in each high school in Cleveland County.  Eligible students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be planning to attend one of the 16 UNC institutions.  The theme of the scholarship is “People Helping People” and the main criteria is community service. Deadline to sign up is Jan 27.

The Wayne Caudill family offers a generous scholarship to a SHS student who plans to attend a 2 year community college after high school.  You must have a local scholarship application on file and be on the top half of the class.  Interested students should sign up by March 1.

The Cleveland County Chamber of Commerce offers scholarships to students who plan to attend a local community college and pursue a technical degree in any area.  Deadline to sign up is March 1.

Best Buy offers scholarships to seniors dedicated to helping their communities.  Go to www.BestBuy.com and click on community relations.  Apply by February 15.

Children of Diabled, Deceased, combat or POW/MIA was veterans who are NC residents may be eligible for scholarships.  Call the VA office at 704-484-4803.  Also children of Purple Heart recipients are eligible for scholarships.  Call the VA office.

**The Miller Orthopaedic Clinic Sports Medicine Center offers a scholarship to a senior who plans to pursue education in sports medicine.  The student must have served as a school athletic trainer and demonstrated strong character and leadership skills.  Deadline to sign up is Feb 27.

**The Cleveland County Farm Bureau offers the NC Farm Bureau R. Flake Shaw scholarship for $2000 to students who will enroll in college in agriculture or home economics or an agriculturally related field.  This must be a 4 year program or the 2 year institute at NC State.  Deadline to sign up is February 11.

**The Pilot Club of Cleveland County offers a scholarship to a student pursuing a career and major that would result in helping individuals with brain disorders/disabilities.  If this is related to your intended major, sign up by February 4.

**If your parent or other relative attended or graduated from Douglas School, you are eligible for the Douglas School Alumni Scholarship.  Sign up by February 11 if interested.

The AMVETS offer a $1000 scholarship to each high school in Cleveland County based on the completion of an essay.  This year’s topic is “Why do we celebrate the fourth of July?”  The essay should be 500 words or less.  Sign up by February 11 if interested.

The Dover Foundation offers scholarships in two categories.  The at-large scholarships may be applied at any university.  Each school in Cleveland County will be awarded one cholarship, and these will compete for one overall scholarship.  Students must have exceptional academic standing (Min 3.5), substantial involvement in extra-curricular and leadership activities, and strong character.  Sign up by February 1 if interested. See also Gardner-Webb – institutional.

The NC Bowling Scholarship Fund offers a $1000 award to students who are a member of a local YABA or whose parents are a member of NC WIBC or ABC local assoc for the current season.  If interested sign up by February 15.

The Nursing Scholars program offers scholarships to students who (1) plan to attend a four-year nursing program or (2) plan to pursue an Assoc degree in nursing or (3) pursue a Diploma in Nursing.  Scholarship amounts differ depending on the program of study.  Students must have a 3.0 overall GPA (unweighted), be a US citizen and NC resident, demonstrate leadership and be committed to practicing nursing in NC.  Sign up by Jan 27 if interested.

**The Cleveland County Fair offers scholarships to students who will enter a 2 year or 4 year college or university.  We may nominate one student in the NEED-based category and one in the MERIT-based category.  Involvement in the fair is an important criteria for the scholarship.  Please sign up by Feb 10.

**The Candy Arey Scholarship has been established to assist females who plan to attend college.  Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.7 and demonstrate financial need.  Special consideration will be given to students who are employees for the YMCS, members of the YMCA and participants of YMCA programs.  Sign up by February 10 if interested.

The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina offers scholarships to students who attend school in western North Carolina and plan to attend a 4 year college or 2 year college located in the 29 counties of western NC. (The following counties are included:  Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cherokee, Clay, Cleveland, Gaston, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Iredell, Jackson, Lincoln, McDowell, Macon, Madison, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvannia, Watauga, Wilkes and Yancey.)  There are several scholarships and one application.  Shelby High may nominate one student for each of these awards.  Please indicate when you sign up if you will attend a 2 year or 4 year college.  Interested students should sign up by January 27.

The Frank and Elizabeth Spencer Scholarship is open to any Cleveland County High School student who will enroll in a college program leading to a degree in home economics, agriculture, pre vet or a related field.  Deadline to sign up is March 1.

**SHS may nominate one student for the Matthew C. Graziadei Achievement Award and Scholarship for $1000.  The student must be a senior who has a documented disability and has exhibited strong character, a superior work ethic, persistence, fortitude, perseverance and determination.  The scholarship can be used for any post high school learning experience/training or for equipment/technology needed for employment.  Suggestions for nominations/ sign up must be in guidance by February 1.

The NC Bar Assoc offers scholarships to seniors who are children of law enforcement officers killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty.  Any eligible student should sign up by February 15.

The Cleveland County Cattlemen’s Assoc. offers the Dallas Ward Memorial Scholarship to a senior from a Cleveland County High School pursuing a degree in agriculture with an emphasis on beef production.  Interested students should sign up by March 1.

**Family Circle Cup offers the “Personal Best” scholarship to a female senior who makes a difference in the lives of others through extracurricular activities, volunteer commitments, athletics and role modeling.  Scholarships are for $2500.  Interested girls

should pick up an application in guidance by January 28.  Deadline is Feb 5^th at 5:00.

America’s Dairy Farmers and Milk Processors offer the Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) scholarship program.  Nominations and applications are available at www.whymilk.com until March 3rd.  Please visit the website to take part in this scholarship.

**The family of Scott Hovis offers the Scott Hovis Memorial Golf scholarship for $1000.  Seniors must have a 3.25 GPA, have a love for the game of golf, and be active in extra-curricular activities.  Deadline to sign up is February 20.

**The Golden Leaf Foundation offers 100 scholarships for $3000 to students who will attend one of the 16 UNC schools.  Students must also complete the FAFSA. Sing up by February 11 if interested.

A scholarship is available to students who played on a Dixie Youth team at any time while age 12 and under.  Sign up by Feb 4 if interested.

The NC District Youth Excel Award for Excellence in Athletics and Academics, Despite Adversity if offered to a senior who has surmounted their life circumstances and distinguished themselves both in the classroom and in athletic endeavors.  Nominations will be accepted through Feb 11.  Please sign up if interested.

Institutional Scholarships

Cleveland Community College offers a number of scholarships to local high school students to students entering any program at CCC. Deadline to sign up is February 5.

Gardner-Webb University offers the Belk-Ellis and Le-Grand Ware Scholarships to students who will study business or a related field at Gardner-Webb.  Amounts of the scholarships vary.  Interested students should sign up by February 5.

Gardner-Webb also offers the Joseph B. Freeman Scholarship to students who demonstrate extreme financial need. Copies of the FAFSA are required with the application.  Deadline to sign up is March 1.

The Dover Foundation offers scholarships to students who will attend Gardner-Webb University.  Each school in Cleveland County will receive one scholarship and there will be one overall winner.  Students should have an excellent academic record, be involved in extra-curricular and leadership activities and have strong character.  Sign up by February 1st if interested.

NC State offers the Chancellor’s Leadership Scholarship based on merit and need totaling $2500 per year.  The student must complete the FAFSA and the online application at www.ncsu.edu/cla by March 1.

Lees-McRae College offers several scholarships. Eligibility for scholarships is determined from the admissions application.  A poster outlining these scholarships is posted in guidance.

**Information on these scholarships has not come in to the guidance office yet.  However based on past years this information will come in the next few weeks.  Announcing it now will enable students to sign up and allow more time to complete applications.  If students do not receive information, it will mean that the donor is not doing the scholarship this year.

February Scholarship Information 2008

The pace of scholarships has picked up.  Be sure your student is following through with applications and deadlines.  After the sign up date has passed, usually in the next 2 to 3 days, the students sign for copies of the applications with explicit instructions about what they should do and when it is due.  We are also reminding students of the deadlines over the intercom. 

Remember scholarships are for scholars!  Students must be willing to write essays, and do the necessary preparation to complete applications. 

The LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION is due NEXT FRIDAY, 2/22!  It is on the computer in the library and in the guidance office.  Students must complete this on the computer, print it out and turn it in.  THIS IS THE ONLY WAY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS!

Interviews for local scholarship will begin in March.  Students who are selected to interview (based on the requirements established by the donors!) will need to request two letters of recommendations from teachers.  Teachers are limited to writing two recommendations for each scholarship.  Students must get permission from a teacher to use their letter of recommendation.  I will notify students who are nominated.

As we begin preparation for our scholarship ceremony on June 5^th, please let me know of any and all scholarships your student may have accepted.  I need to know the name of the scholarship, the donor or university, and the amount.

A list of the end of the year dates will be sent out in March.  We are working on the order for diplomas next week.  Your student will bring home a yellow card to order their diploma on February 19^th.  You need to sign the card and they should return it to the guidance office.

Kohls’s Kids Who Care is a scholarship program for students who made an impact on the community.  Information and applications can be found at www.kohlskidswhocare.com  .  Deadline is March 15.

The AMVETS scholarship program is available to all seniors.  Students will write an essay on “My Favorite American Hero Is…”  Deadline to sign up is February 27.

The Blueberry Festival Association provides several scholarships for up to $4000.  Students will write an essay on “Why Blueberries Are The Perfect Food” or “Why Blueberries Are The Perfect Plant”.  Deadline to sign up is February 22.

USA Today and Body by Milk offers the SAMMY scholarship competition.  Students may nominate themselves for participation in this program.  The criteria for the awards are academic performance (35%) athletic excellence (35%) leadership (15%) community service (10%) and milk experience (5).  Students may apply at www.bodybymilk.com. 

Deadline to apply is March 7.

The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation offers scholarships to students who are son/daughter of

·        Active duty or reserve US Marines and Navy Corpsmen

·        US Marine or US Navy Corpsmen with an honorable discharge, medical discharge or who were killed while on active duty

Family income must not exceed $77,000 per year and students must have a GPA of 2.0 or better.

There are also scholarships for students who have grandparents involved in the following associations:

          Marine Memorial Assoc, who served in the 4^th marine Division during WWII, served in the 5^th division of WWII, served in the 6^th division of WWII – and who belong to their associations, Served in the 531 Ghost Squadron and is a member of their assoc, is a member of the USMC Combat Helicopter Assoc, killed in action in any conflict, or who is a member of the Basic Class 3-56.  (Student will be required to provide proof of grandparent membership.)

If you are interested and eligible for any of these scholarships, please sign up NO LATER THAN February 22^nd.

The NC US Bowling Assoc offers scholarships for $1000.  Student or parent must be a member of the USBC league or youth Bowling league.  Deadline to sign up is February 28.

The Foundation of the Carolinas offers a scholarship for students who are interested in teaching as a career.  A local scholarship application is required.  Deadline to sign up is February 28.