Appalachian State University - Bob and Thelma Alexander Scholarship

About:    This is a four-year, $20,000 scholarship awarded to five outstanding high school seniors who have demonstrated academic achievement, financial need, and a desire to teach.  The scholarship is modeled after the N.C. Teaching Fellows Scholarship.

Requirements:

  Must have applied for the NC Teaching Fellows Scholarship, and passed local screening, but was not named as one of the 500 recipient

  Must teach for a minimum of 4 years in a North Carolina public school within 7 years after graduation

   Must demonstrate financial need as determined by Appalachian’s Financial Aid Office

More Information & Application:  http://teachingfellows.appstate.edu/alexanderscholars/

Deadline:  Not Specified

Appalachian State University - Judy and Steve James Scholarship for Education

About:    This is a four-year, $20,000 scholarship awarded to one outstanding high school senior who has demonstrated academic achievement, financial need, and a desire to teach.  The scholarship is modeled after the N.C. Teaching Fellows Scholarship.

Requirements:

  Must have applied for the NC Teaching Fellows Scholarship, and passed local screening, but was not named as one of the 500 recipient

  Must teach for a minimum of 4 years in a North Carolina public school within 7 years after graduation

   Must demonstrate financial need as determined by Appalachian’s Financial Aid Office

More Information & Application:  http://teachingfellows.appstate.edu/jamesscholar/

Deadline:  April 16, 2011

Catawba College - West Teaching Scholarships

About:  Scholarship for students who demonstrate leadership, community involvement and a strong commitment to teaching.

Requirements: 

      SAT Math sub-score & critical Reading sub-scores totaling 1150 or ACT composite Score of 25

      Minimum GPA of 3.5

Amount:  $15,000

More Information & Application:  www.catawba.edu/teachingscholars

Deadline:  Not Specified

East Carolina University - Maynard Scholars

About:   This four year $20,000 scholarship is awarded to selected outstanding high school seniors each year. The scholarship is modeled after the N.C. Teaching Fellows Scholarship and as so, recipients will be expected to teach in a public, charter or government school for four years in one of the stated counties following graduation.  Individuals have up to seven years to complete this requirement.

  Must have applied for the NC Teaching Fellows Scholarship

  Must be admitted to East Carolina University by May 2011

  Must intend to teach K-12 upon completion of an undergraduate program for a minimum of 4 years in one of the specified counties

  Must provide current year 1040 tax form for parent/guardian with whom applicant resides

More Information & Application:  www.ecu.edu/cs-educ/maynardscholars/upload/Maynard-Scholarship-Application1112.pdf

Deadline:  February 18, 2011

About:    The North Carolina Millennium Teacher Scholarship Loan Program is a competitive program for worthy and needy North Carolina resident high school seniors who are interested in teaching in North Carolina public schools.

Requirements:

  Students who are selected for the NC Millennium Teacher Scholarship must enroll at one of three campuses:

     Elizabeth City State University

     Fayetteville State University

     Winston-Salem State University

  Must have a minimum SAT score of 900 and at least a 2.5 weighted grade point average

  Candidates for the NC Millennium Teacher Scholarship Loan Program must have at least $3,000 worth of financial aid need as determined by the campus financial aid office

More Information & Application:  www.cfnc.org/MTSL

Deadline:  Not Specified