Scholarship Bulletin Board October 2017

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1 Scholarship Bulletin Board October 2017 That diploma you will hold in your hands is really just your learner s permit for the rest of the drive through life. Remember, you don t have to be smarter than the next person, all you have to do is be willing to work harder than the next person. - Jimmy Iovine OFFICE OF SCHOLARSHIPS BRENDA LASSITER GEAR UP OFFICE AT PCHS BLASSITER@PQSCHOOLS.ORG CELL

2 Scholarship Information October 16, 2017 REMINDERS: Seniors should be working to complete The Common Application and FAFSA form. COMMON APP: Nancy Morgan has the the link on Student Serviceshttp://pqstudentservices.weebly.com/apply-to-college.html FAFSA: Nancy Morgan has the link on Student Services - Golden Leaf Scholarship: - The Golden Leaf Scholarship will be awarded to 215 seniors in 78 select counties at a value of $3,000. Visit the website at The site should be up in the next few weeks. NC Teaching Fellows Program: The NC Teaching Fellows Program is returning for STEM or special education teachers. It is anticipated 200 recipients will be selected. More information to come at a later date regarding the application process for those interested in a career in education. ECU Honors College: Remember the deadline for completed college application (including transcript and scores) is November 15 th. Check your daily so that you do not miss time-sensitive deadlines from colleges. Student Athletes: Thank you for representing Perquimans County High School in such an exemplary manner. Take a look at these scholarships. Apply directly on line.

3 North Carolina Community Foundation Scholarships: North Carolina Community Foundation offers a number of scholarships to students in Perquimans County. Simply go on line and in the search area --- type Perquimans. FAFSA and RDS: Similar information is required for both the FAFSA and RDS forms. Please see attached information to help you identify things you will need before attempting to complete the forms. West Scholars: Catawba College s Academy for Teaching was established in 2007 to answer the ongoing need for excellent teachers and to further enhance the outstanding Teacher Education Department. If you are considering a career in education and want to attend Catawba College, come to the Gear Up Office to discuss this scholarship. IMPORTANT!!!!! Scholarship Applications Now Available and attached: 1) Junior Women s Club of Perquimans County s Sallie Southall Cotton Scholarship $1,000 a) be in top 25% of your class; b) plan to attend 4- year college or university in North Carolina; c) be a NC resident. DUE NOVEMBER 30, ) PAL Scholarship Students to present their best work for a monetary scholarship of $500. Categories include Fine Arts or Crafts, Music, Dance or Drama, Theater Arts or Creative Writing. DUE JANUARY 10, ) Rotary's Jack Kanoy Scholarship Students who plan to attend at 2-year or 4-year college or university. DUE MARCH 17, ) Parksville Ruritan Club $500 a) be a PCHS senior; b) be in top 1/3 of class; and c) demonstrate financial need. DUE MARCH 1, 2018

4 October 13, 2017 Junior Women s Club of Perquimans County s Sallie Southall Cotten Scholarship The Junior Women s Club of Perquimans County (JWCPC) is proud to offer two $1000 scholarships in honor of Sallie Southall Cotten, a founder of the North Carolina Federation of Women s Clubs. The scholarships are open to seniors (female or male) from Perquimans County High School and Gates County High School. One winner will be selected from each school. Judging is based on the applicant s character, scholastic record, demonstration of ambition and leadership, potential to succeed, and financial need. Applicants must be present for judging at the time and place designated below. Applicants must meet the following criteria: 1. Be a North Carolina resident. 2. Be in the top 25% of their class. 3. Plan to attend a 4-year college or university in North Carolina. Applicants must submit the following: 1. Official GFWC-NC application form (attached). 2. Recent photograph. 3. List of extracurricular activities, honors, and community activities. 4. Personal letter as to why the student desires to continue their education, the student s future plans, and why financial aid is necessary. 5. Letter of recommendation from the school principal, guidance counselor, or a school teacher. 6. Letter of recommendation from a business or professional person OTHER THAN SCHOOL PERSONNEL. 7. Most up to date high school transcript, including GPA weighted and unweighted, rank in class, and ACT and/or SAT scores. 8. Copy of most recent Federal Tax Return for applicant s parent(s)/guardian(s), and the applicant. Document any significant changes in family income if necessary. Completed applications must be submitted to the Perquimans or Gates County High School Scholarship Advisor/Senior Guidance Counselor, by 12:00pm on November 30, Incomplete applications will NOT be considered. The JWCPC will review all applications received and select one winner from each school. Interviews may be conducted if necessary, so applicants must be able to attend an interview on the evening of December 14, 2017, at the Perquimans County Cooperative Extension office in Hertford, NC. The JWCPC will also select a top finalist from the two school winners. The top finalist is expected to attend the GFWC-NC District 9 Arts Festival in Dare County on February 3, 2018, to be interviewed for the District level scholarship for additional award monies ($1000). District winners go on to compete for the State level scholarship of $12,000 ($3,000 per year for four years), and $1000 for the runner-up. For any questions, please contact the JWCPC Scholarship Chair, Erin Eure, at (252) GFWC Junior Women s Club of Perquimans County PO Box 403 Hertford NC 27944

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6 Suzanne Towe Haste Merit Award The Perquimans Arts League is pleased to announce the Suzanne Towe Haste Merit Award and Exhibit for High School seniors and juniors, residing in Perquimans County. The Merit Award is administered through the Perquimans County Schools Foundation. The Merit Award recognizes students of outstanding ability who will be majoring in the Arts in college or have applied to a summer program or camp for the arts. This award is made to applicants without regard to financial need. The winner will be invited to the Perquimans Arts League Annual meeting; at which time he/she will be asked to exhibit a sample of their talent. At this time, they will receive a certificate and a student membership in PAL. The monetary award will be presented at the Perquimans County Schools Foundation ceremony. Students will be expected to submit work from their Junior and/or Senior year. All applicants, regardless of category, must submit items representative of their best work. Eligible categories are: Fine Arts or Crafts students - three (3) original works (on a CD) Music a minute CD Dance and Drama a minute video Theater Arts minute CD Creative writing - 3 essays, poems, plays and /or prose Members of the Perquimans Arts League Merit Award Committee will judge all entries. To participate, students must submit a complete application. Forms are available through the Perquimans Schools Foundation and Perquimans High School Guidance Dept. or on the Perquimans Arts League website For more information or questions, contact Brenda Lassiter at ext. 239 or Annemarie Pomp at acpomp@pompsite.com.

7 Please print all information: Suzanne Towe Haste Merit Award Application Name: Age: Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone: School: Principal s Name: Name of Arts or Music Teacher: College or summer program student will be attending: Application must include the Following; [ ] 1. School Transcripts [ ] 2. Two Letters of recommendation [ ] 3. Essay (one typed page), addressing the following: A. Outline the artistic training you have received. B. Detail your plans for the future and how this award will impact them. [ ] 4. Samples of work Please print and sign names below: Student: Parent: Teacher/ Counselor: DUE JANUARY 10, 2018

8 The Rotary Club of Hertford Jack Kanoy Memorial Scholarship Application Full Name of Applicant: Home Address: Father s Full Name: Father s Occupation & Business Address Mother s Full Name Mother s Occupation & Business Address Parents Income Student s Job/Income Other Family Members (list ages) Dependent on Parents for Support Other Family Members in College and Where Attending School Extra-curricular Activities Outside of School Activities/Community Service Awards/Recognitions Have you been suspended from school in the past three years? If so, why? Anticipated Aid from Other Sources, including Scholarships Name and Address of College/University You Plan to Attend Intended Area of Study Have you been accepted to this college/university? Tuition/Fees Per Semester

9 Estimated Cost of Room/Board/Books Per Semester Enclose with Completed Application: Deadline March 17, An Official Transcript --Copy of Pages 1 & 2 of U.S. Income Tax Return (This will be kept in complete confidence and Shredded once scholarships have been determined.) --Two (2) Letters of Reference, One from a Teacher & One from a Person Not Related to You Who Has Known You for Several Years --Copy of the acceptance letter from your selected university including any financial awards from them --Personal essay (200 words) describing career goals, personal aspirations and how you hope with your education to benefit the community --Any Other Information That You Feel Would be Helpful To Us in Reaching a Favorable Decision --Final applicants will be subject to an in person interview Signature of Applicant Signature of Parent/Guardian

10 The Parksville Ruritan Club Scholarship Scholarship: Minimum $500 Scholarship Criteria: 1) PCHS senior 2) Rank 1/3 of class 3) Demonstrate financial need Scholarship Payment: This scholarship will be paid directly to the recipient listed on the application; the scholarship may be used at any college, university or technical school. Application Name: DOB: Address: Phone: Parents / Guardian: Parents / Guardian Employer: GPA: Class Rank: SAT Verbal: SAT Math: ACT: 1) Have you applied for other scholarships or financial aid? Yes No If yes, from whom?

11 2) List scholarship amounts already received: 3) College to which you have been accepted and plan to attend in the Fall: 4) Intended college major: 5) Address of college s financial office: 6) Attach a letter stating your financial need. 7) Attach a sheet listing your school, church and community activities, awards/honors, your work experience and any leadership positions you have held. 8) Include letters of reference from two adults who are acquainted with you; ask that their letters include information regarding your character, maturity and worthiness of this financial aid. 9) Include a transcript in a sealed envelope. This completed form plus all information should be returned to Nancy Morgan or Brenda Lassiter by March 1, 2018.