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(Associate Degree, Diploma and Certificates)
Institutional Scholarship 2017-2018
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 2017-18 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.
Priority Deadline: April 15th
To Apply: Application will reopen on November 1, 2017 (For Classes Beginning Fall 2018)
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.
Criteria: Applicant must complete a 2017-18 FAFSA
To Apply: Golden Leaf Application
OCCUPATIONAL EXTENSION SCHOLARSHIPS
(Continuing Education Courses)
Institutional OE Scholarship 2017-2018
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, 2017
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.
Criteria: 2015 Income Tax Return
To Apply: Golden Leaf Application
Please return the application to the Financial Aid Liaison.
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 by 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 the Financial Aid Liaison.
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 2016 or Spring 2017 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.
2017-2018 Academic Year Scholarships
Fallen Lineman Foundation Scholarship
Criteria: Fulltime student; Permanent resident of North Carolina; Must complete a FAFSA application
Beacon Smiles Dental Scholarship
Deadline: September 30, 2017
Criteria: write an essay between 400 to 500 words
Recipient will be announced on October 26, 2017
Deadline: September 30, 2017
Criteria: enrolled in an accredited High School, Trade School, University, or College in the U.S. or Canada
Recipient will be selected on September 30, 2017
Deadline: September 30, 2017
Criteria: Currently enrolled or have been accepted to a university, community college, trade school, or graduate school for the upcoming semester
Recipient will be announced on November 1, 2017
Deadline: October 15, 2017
Criteria: provide verification of enrollment at a U.S. university; be a rising freshman, sophomore, junior or senior; remain enrolled as a full-time student while receiving the scholarship; have a 3.5 GPA or higher; declare a major related to real estate
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship
Deadline: October 24, 2017
Criteria: Be a current student at an accredited U.S. community college or two-year institution with sophomore status by December 31, 2016 or a recent graduate since spring 2012; plan to enroll full time in a baccalaureate program at an accredited college or university in fall 2017; have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.5 or better on a scale of 4.0; demonstrate significant unmet financial need; have not previously enrolled at or attended a four-year institution
Deadline: November 1, 2017
Criteria: High School students who graduate in 2017 and have been accepted into a college or university; Students currently enrolled in a college or university
Recipient will be announced by December 31, 2017
Deadline: November 4, 2017
Criteria: Must be at least 18 years old and a legal resident of the U.S. or the District of Columbia; be currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate, graduate or vocational program during the 2017-18 academic year at an accredited career college, technical school, or two- or four-year college or university in the United States; pursue a degree related to technology; cannot be an employee or affiliate of Best Company, or an immediate family member of a Best Company employee or affiliate
Recipient will be announced by November 15, 2017
Deadline: November 15, 2017
Criteria: enrolled in college and able to provide enrollment proof
Recipient will be selected and check mailed by December 1, 2017
Deadline: November 24, 2017
Criteria: Undergraduate, postgraduate students at universities, or colleges; high school students or those who are about to enter colleges
Recipient announced December 22, 2017
Action Behavior Centers ABA Therapy Scholarship
Deadline: November 30, 2017 (Spring)
Criteria: U.S. citizen or permanent resident enrolled in or planning to enroll in an accredited college or university full-time 2017
Recipient will be announced December 31, 2017 (Spring)
Deadline: December 1, 2017
Criteria: be a high school graduate or college student who has been accepted or enrolled in an accredited four-year undergraduate institution in the U.S.; must be enrolled in a business program or plan to major in a business course of study; provide transcripts (high school or college) to demonstrate a minimum GPA of 3.0
Deadline: December 1, 2017
Criteria: be a U.S. citizen; be accepted or currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or graduate program within the United States; have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Recipient will be notified by December 31, 2017 through email
DLL File Fixer Annual Scholarship
Deadline: December 1, 2017
Criteria: be a current college student
Recipient will be announced December 15, 2017
Deadline: December 1, 2017
Criteria: Currently enrolled in high schools, universities, or college; provide proof of attendance
Recipient will be announced December 15, 2017
Marketing Automation Scholarship
Deadline: December 1, 2017
Criteria: students of schools and universities located in the U.S., Canada, and Australia
Recipient announced by December 2, 2017
Deadline: December 15, 2017
Criteria: Current graduate student; interested in medical related research
Recipient announced by January 31, 2017
Deadline: December 15, 2017
Criteria: must be currently attending or planning to attend a college or university during the fall 2017 academic year; be in good academic standing with current educational institution; must have permission from a parent or legal guardian if under the age of 18, must apply to the contest via email and provide your name, address, and the name of the institution you are attending or plan to attend; written essay in preferred PDF format
Recipient will be announced by December 20, 2017
Deadline: December 16, 2017
Criteria: students enrolled in high school, colleges and universities
Recipient announced within 15 days from the application deadline
Deadline: December 27, 2017
Criteria: Full-time students pursuing a diploma in Enterprise, Management, Marketing, Economics or related fields
Recipient will be announced on December 28, 2017
Deadline: December 31, 2017
Criteria: be enrolled in High School, College, or University; open to all regardless of major.
Recipient will be announced by January 2018
Deadline: December 31, 2017 (Winter); August 15, 2018 (Fall)
Criteria: Be currently enrolled in or have been accepted into a technical school, university or college; provide proof of acceptance or enrollment before your application will be considered; GPA 2.8; be ambitious and passionate
Recipient will be contacted within 5 business days after the submission deadline
Deadline: December 31, 2017
Criteria: students enrolled in an associate's degree, bachelor's degree or graduate level program at an accredited 2-year college or 4-year university.
Recipients will be announced January 31, 2018
Deadline: January 15, 2018
Criteria: be enrolled in a college or university
Recipient will be announced on January 18, 2017
National Credit Card Debt Relief Scholarship
Deadline: January 31, 2018
Criteria: be a high school senior with a GPA of 3.2 or greater; any college student already enrolled in an accredited 4-year university or college in the U.S.
Recipient will be announced on February 5, 2018
CoolerZone Fishing Scholarship
Deadline: February 15, 2018
Criteria: write an essay on "The Sport of Fishing"
Recipient will be announced on February 20, 2018
Deadline: March 15, 2018
Criteria: write an article on the topic "The Future of Technology in 2018"
Recipient will be announced on March 31, 2018
2018-2019 Academic Year Scholarships
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
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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