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Most
people cannot pay for college on their own, so scholarships can make the financial
impact less damaging. There are different techniques when it comes to attaining
scholarships though. Scholarships can range from full tuition to a few hundred
dollars. Receiving large scholarships can save you thousands to tens of
thousands of dollars, but an accumulation of many smaller to midsized
scholarships (a few hundred to $1,000) can quickly add up. Here are some
possible scholarships, with a complete list accessible on the Apex High School
website, http://www.apexhigh.com/.
Cary Residents and Apex High School
Students:
· Cary Kiwanis
Scholarship: High school seniors attending any of these four schools (Cary,
Apex, Green Hope, or Panther Creek High Schools) may receive $400-$2,000.
Applications are on the Kiwanis of Cary website,http://kiwanisofcary.wordpress.com/scholarship-info/.
General College Scholarships:
· Coca-Cola
Scholars Foundation: Receive $10,000-$20,000 annually for a general 4-year
college. Graduating high school seniors that have a GPA of at least 3.0 and
demonstrate community service, leadership, and academic achievement. The
application deadline is October 31, and no essays are required. More Information
· Jack Kent Cooke
Scholarship Program: Receive up to $30,000 a year for an accredited 4-year
college. Graduating high school seniors with an unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above.
Test in the top 15%: 1200 or above on the SAT (must test by October 5) or
composite score of 26 or above on the ACT (must have tested by September 21).
Unmet financial need, applicants with family income of up to $95,000. The first
phase of application is due November 7, with the second phase due January 7. More Information
· Best Buy
Children’s Foundation Scholarships @ 15 Scholarship Program: Selection is based
on grades, essay, extracurricular activities, community service, and volunteer
work. Essays are due February 15, and more information can be found at http://www.bby.com/community-relations/programs/best-buy-scholarship-program/.
North Carolina and Out of State College
Scholarships:
Scholarships
for specific colleges can typically be found on their websites. Upon acceptance
to many colleges, students will be immediately considered for available financial
aid. Some aid may be given through grants and loans, but there are also scholarships
related to an individual’s interests. These may include: athletics, theater,
dance, debate, music, medicine and science.
