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(Associate Degree, Diploma and Certificates)
Institutional Scholarship 2018-2019
Stanly Community College is pleased to offer institutional scholarships to help cover educational related costs for our students. The amount of each scholarship varies with funding being limited and subject to change. Scholarships are awarded for one (1) academic year and students are required to reapply each year.
Criteria:
- Anticipated enrollment for 2018-19 academic year, a minimum of six (6) credit hours per semester.
- Students must be academically progressing if currently enrolled at SCC or considered a new student.
To Apply: Application will reopen November 1, 2018
Priority Deadline: April 15th
Applications must include a Letter of Recommendation from a non-family member to be considered complete. The letter should be submitted to the SCC Financial Aid Office by mail, email financialaid@stanly.edu or fax 704-991-0160.
Golden Leaf Scholarship 2017-18
The Golden Leaf Foundation provides scholarships of up to $750 during one term for curriculum degree seeking students. The scholarship funds are limited to tuition, books, fees, supplies, credential testing fees for mid-skills training courses, and childcare services and transportation necessary to fulfill student educational requirements. You must be a resident of one of the qualifying Eligible Counties and be enrolled in or plan to enroll in one of the participating community colleges in North Carolina.
Deadline: June 1, 2018 (Summer 2018)
Criteria: Applicant must complete a 2017-18 FAFSA
To Apply: Golden Leaf Application
Please return the application to Adam Foster
OCCUPATIONAL EXTENSION SCHOLARSHIPS
(Continuing Education Courses)
Institutional OE Scholarship 2018-2019
Stanly Community College is pleased to offer institutional scholarships to help cover educational related costs for our students. The amount of each scholarship varies with funding being limited and subject to change. Scholarships are awarded for one (1) academic year and students are required to reapply each year.
Criteria:
- Occupational Extension eligible program: Electric Lineman
- Students must be academically progressing if currently enrolled at SCC or considered a new student.
To Apply: Application will reopen on November 1, 2018
Priority Deadline: April 15th
Applicants must include a Letter of Recommendation from a non-family member to be considered complete. The letter should be submitted to the SCC Financial Aid Office by mail, email financialaid@stanly.edu or fax 704-991-0160.
OE Golden Leaf Scholarship 2017-18
The Golden Leaf Foundation provides scholarships of up to $250 during one term for occupational continuing education students enrolled in a credentialing program of at least 96 hours. The scholarship funds are limited to tuition, books, fees, supplies, credential testing fees for mid-skills training courses, and childcare services and transportation necessary to fulfill student educational requirements. You must be a resident of one of the qualifying Eligible Counties and be enrolled in or plan to enroll in one of the participating community colleges in North Carolina.
Deadline: June 1, 2018 (Summer 2018)
Criteria: 2015 Income Tax Return
To Apply: Golden Leaf Application
Please return the application to Adam Foster.
SCC OE Scholarship 2017-2018
Stanly Community College is pleased to offer scholarships to our Occupational Extension students to help cover educational costs. The amount of each scholarship is limited to no more than $150 per person, with limited funding. Scholarships are awarded for only one Occupational Extension class.
Criteria:
- Candidate must be unemployed.
- Candidate must not be eligible for or receiving any other form of financial assistance for education.
- Application must be accompanied by a letter of recommendation from a non-family member.
Priority Deadline: One week before start of class.
To Apply: SCC OE Application - Please return the completed application and letter of recommendation to Melissa Preslar.
State Employee Credit Union Scholarship 2017-2018
The SECU scholarships are need-based, but do not require FAFSA documentation. If selected as a recipient of this scholarship, your scholarship monies will be available after completion of your training course.
Eligible OE Training Programs: Auto body, Welding, HVAC, CNA1, CNA2
Criteria:
- Candidate must be a U.S. citizen and a North Carolina resident.
- Be in one of the following target groups: unemployment insurance claimants, unemployed & underemployed adults, members of the NC National Guard, or military veterans & spouses. Note: Underemployed will be defined as individuals earning 200% below the federal poverty level. Preference will be given to students with limited or no access to financial aid from other programs.
- Be enrolled in a short-term training program that leads to a state-regulated or industry-recognized credential that is offered through Continuing Education.
- Not be a Director, employee or family member of an employee of the State Employee's Credit Union or SECU Foundation.
- Applicant must be completing their training program in Fall 2017 or Spring 2018 to be eligible.
To Apply: SECU Con Ed Application
Outside Agency Scholarship Opportunities
Stanly Community College is pleased to work with outside agencies in offering scholarships that are not affiliated with the college. The following are links to scholarship and grant opportunities. Please read their regulations, eligibility requirements and deadlines carefully, as they vary.
**Note: Scholarship applications should be free to fill out - please do not provide payment or sensitive personal information.
2018-2019 Academic Year Scholarship
Fallen Lineman Foundation Scholarship
Criteria: Fulltime student; Permanent resident of North Carolina; Must complete a FAFSA application
Deadline: May 31, 2018
Criteria: High school students who will graduate in 2018 and have already been selected to attend a college or university; Students currently enrolled in a college or university but have yet to reach their senior year
Recipient will be announced on June 30, 2018
Deadline: May 31, 2018
Criteria: Be accepted to or currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate college, university, or graduate school across the U.S.; Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher; Demonstrate outstanding service to the community, high initiative to further their education, and a strong academic performance.
Recipient will be announced by email prior to June 30, 2018
Deadline: June 30, 2018
Criteria: Be a current high school junior, high school senior, college undergraduate, or graduate student that has participated in consistent volunteer work.
Recipient will be notified by July 15, 2018 and award will be sent by August 1, 2018
Deadline: August 1, 2018
Criteria: Be a U.S. citizen; currently enrolled in a high school, college, or university at the time the application is submitted; cannot be a past recipient of the scholarship
Recipient will be announced on August 8, 2018
Deadline: August 15, 2018
Criteria: Students who are currently enrolled in a high school, college or university
Recipient will be announced by August 18, 2018
Headphones Unboxed Scholarship 2018
Deadline: August 20, 2018
Criteria: Must be registered as a full-time student at a high school, college, or university; be a U.S. citizen
Recipient will be announced by August 25, 2018
Deadline: September 1, 2018
Criteria: Be a U.S. Citizen; be a full-time student enrolled in either a high school, a college or a university at the time you apply
Recipient will be selected on September 5, 2018
Deadline: April 27, 2018
Criteria: Be in Undergraduate or Postgraduate studies
Recipient will be announced by the second week in May 2018
Deadline: April 30, 2018
Criteria: Write an essay on the topic "Junk Foods and Its Health Impacts"
Recipient will be announced in May 2018
Home Reviewed Marketing Scholarship
Deadline: August 5th, 2018
Criteria: You must be a full-or part-time student in a U.S. university, college or high school; You are not required to study in a marketing related field; You are not eligible to receive this scholarship again if you have received this scholarship in previous years
Recipient will be announced on July 10th
Headphones Unboxed Scholarship
Deadline: August 20, 2018
Criteria: must be registered as a full-time student at a high school, college or university; be a U.S. Citizen
Recipient will be announced on August 25, 2018
Deadline: September 1, 2018
Criteria: be a U.S. Citizen; be a full-time student enrolled in either a high school, a college or a university at the time you apply
Recipient will be selected on September 5, 2018
Deadline: December 29, 2018
Criteria: Be a full-time student chasing a diploma in the following fields: Marketing, Economics, Business Management, Journalism, Law, Technology, Medical or similar field
Recipient will be announced by December 30, 2018
Yearly Deadlines: July 15th; December 15th
Criteria: Provide verification of enrollment at a United States university; be a rising freshman, sophomore, junior or senior; be registered as a full-time student the year after receiving the scholarship; have a 3.5 GPA or higher; submit the essay and all required documents by the application deadline
Recipient announced August 15th; January 15th
2019-2020 Academic Year Scholarship
Buckhead Logistics Scholarship
Deadline: May 14th (Annual deadline)
Criteria: Open to all full-time undergraduate students in the United States; student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; must be working toward a degree in logistics, business, education, or relevant field
Recipient will be announced and funds disbursed by May 31st, annually
OE Outside Agency Scholarships
Resource Development Center Scholarship
Criteria: Aged 16-24 taking continuing education classes
Contact Jim K. or Jane, WIOA Specialists 704-982-1815
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