Glenn Whaley Memorial Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: January 16

Applicant must be a North Carolina or South Carolina resident and a full-time student, be articulate, have a minimum 3.7 GPA, demonstrate involvement in university outside activities with leadership ability, and have a connection between studies, job plans, and extracurricular activities with future plans well thought out in the field of finance.

 

Charlotte Area Personnel Association Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: October 15

Applicant must demonstrate academic excellence and leadership skills and be an active member of the student chapter of Society for Human Resource Management.

 

Unisys Corporation Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: January 16

Applicant must be pursuing a B.S. or B.A. degree, have at least one academic year remaining and completed at least one semester in residence, be a full-time student, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA overall and minimum 3.5 GPA in computer science courses.

 

Law Enforcement Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be a full-time student. Applicant must submit transcript and personal statement about intended career in policing.

 

Wade H. Stroud Scholarship

Award: $800, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be enrolled for at least nine credit hours. Applicant must submit transcript and personal statement about intended career goals.

 

North Carolina Sheriffs' Association Undergraduate Criminal Justice Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be a North Carolina resident. Priority given first to children of a sheriff or deputy sheriff, then to children of any law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty, then to children of any sheriff or deputy sheriff who is deceased or retired, and then to criminal justice majors with high GPAs and financial need. Applicant must submit letter of recommendation from sheriff in his or her county of residence, transcript, and documentation of criteria.

 

Dean Reep Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be a North Carolina resident who is planning a career in crime prevention, have high moral character and a minimum 3.4 GPA, and be a full-time senior who is graduating in May or graduate student. Applicant must submit transcript, two letters of reference from people who can attest to applicant's high moral character, and personal statement of goals.

 

Free Tuition Program for Children of Certain South Carolina War Veterans

Award: -, Deadline: None

Applicant must be the child of a South Carolina war veteran who is listed as permanently and totally disabled by the Veterans Administration, or in receipt of the Purple Heart or Medal of Honor, Non-Service Connected Pension. Award is for undergraduate study and may be used at state supported South Carolina public colleges and universities only.

 

Alma and Sharon Goudes Educational Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: March

Applicant must be a full-time student, have a minimum 3.0 GPA in at least 45 semester hours of higher education course work, intend to pursue teaching as a career, and demonstrate significant work with children and evidence of leadership skills.

 

Bertha and Irving Fishman Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: January 16

Applicant must be a minority student who demonstrates outstanding academic performance with a minimum 3.0 GPA and a commitment to teaching middle-grade students, shows evidence of prior work with children at this age level, and has unmet financial need as determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid.

 

Dottie Martin Teachers Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: May

Applicant must demonstrate financial need and be well advanced in programs of education with an established career plan for teaching. Applicant must be interested in child guidance and counseling and want to make a difference in the lives of North Carolina's children.

 

North Carolina Council of Epsilon Sigma Alpha Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April

Applicant must be a rising student and demonstrate financial need.

 

Dance and Theatre Fine Arts Scholarship for Freshmen

Award: $2,000, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen. On-campus audition and/or interview required.

 

Dance and Theatre Fine Arts Scholarship for Continuing Students

Award: $2,000, Deadline: February 14

Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, submit letter of application with supporting reasons as to financial need and artistic/academic suitability for award, and have current resume on file in Departmental Office.

 

Professional Construction Estimators Association of America (PCEAA) Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: January 16

 

French Study Abroad Scholarship

Award: $750, Deadline: January 16

 

German Study Abroad Scholarship

Award: $800, Deadline: January 16

 

Spanish Study Abroad Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: January 16

 

Susan Cernyak Scholarship for Excellence in German

Award: $500, Deadline: January 16

 

Karl Gabriel Scholarship for Excellence in German

Award: $500, Deadline: January 16

 

Robert Reimer Scholarship for Excellence in German

Award: $500, Deadline: January 16

 

Chick-fil-A of Southpark Scholarship

Award: $750, Deadline: January 16

Selection is based upon financial need.

  • No Geographic Restrictions
  • No Restrictions
  • Philosophy

 

Re-Entry Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: September 15

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, qualify for FAFSA, and demonstrate financial need. Preference given to applicants dedicated to achieving higher educational goals.

  • No Geographic Restrictions
  • No Restrictions
  • All Majors Eligible

 

Fran and David Taylor Non-Traditional Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: September 15

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, qualify for FAFSA, and be enrolled for fall semester.

  • No Geographic Restrictions
  • No Restrictions
  • All Majors Eligible

 

Sarah Hoadley Wilson Scholarship for Non-Traditional Students

Award: $500, Deadline: September 15

Applicant must be a woman, a U.S. citizen, and a full- or part-time student, qualify for FAFSA, and be enrolled for fall semester. Preference given to applicants who are degree-seeking and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

  • No Geographic Restrictions
  • No Restrictions
  • All Majors Eligible

 

National Association of Women Business Owners Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: September 15

Applicant must be a woman and a U.S. citizen, be returning to complete or begin education, qualify for FAFSA, and be enrolled for fall semester. Preference given to applicants age 25 or older who have a minimum 2.5 GPA.

  • No Geographic Restrictions
  • No Restrictions
  • All Majors Eligible

 

Bonnie Cone Altrusa Club Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: September 15

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, qualify for FAFSA, and be enrolled for fall semester. Preference given to applicants who demonstrate potential for academic success and are enrolled full or part time.

 

Altrusa Club of Charlotte Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: September 15

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, qualify for FAFSA, be enrolled for fall semester, and demonstrate financial need. Preference given to applicants who show potential for academic success and are enrolled full or part time.

 

Viola Billue Altrusa Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: January 16

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and a full- or part-time student, qualify for FAFSA, be enrolled for fall semester, and demonstrate financial need. Preference given to applicants who show potential for academic success.

  • No Geographic Restrictions
  • No Restrictions
  • All Majors Eligible

 

Carl J. McEwen Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: September 15

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen who demonstrates financial need and would not otherwise have the opportunity to attend school, must qualify for FAFSA, and must be enrolled for fall semester. Preference given to applicants who have the potential for academic success.

  • No Geographic Restrictions
  • No Restrictions
  • All Majors Eligible