Korean American Scholarship Foundation

Due June 30 (Subject to change. Check the Website for confirmation.)

KASF scholarships (which range from $500 to $5,000) are offered to the qualified Korean American students (including foreign students from Korea). All applicants must be enrolled in a full time program in the U.S during the scholarship application year. Qualifications for Scholarship Eligibility:

  1. Will be a full time student at a school in one of the designated Eastern region states (Delaware, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, or West Virginia) during the 2019-20 school year.
  2. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  3. Can demonstrate need for financial assistance.

Apply online @ http://www.kasf.org/apply-erc/

Adrian Rubin Scholarship

Deadline: July 1 (Subject to change. Check Website for confirmation.)

The Adrian Rubin Scholarship was created with our future leaders (current students) in mind. Over the years college has not only become increasingly necessary but also expensive. The Adrian Rubin $1200 Scholarship serves the purpose of being able to help one student each year get closer to their goal of achieving their dream career without having to rack up thousands of dollars in debt to do so.

Full details for applying for this scholarship can be found below:

Eligibility

  • Current high school seniors who have been accepted into a college and will enroll in 2019
  • Student’s currently in college, but haven’t reached their final year yet

Guidelines

To apply for the Adrian Rubin Scholarship you should answer the following question in the form of a 500-word essay: “What is one business idea you think can change the world?” Apply @ https://www.adrianrubinscholarship.com/

N.C. NCSU Balanced Man Scholarship

Deadline July 5 (Subject to change. Check the Website to confirm.)

The NC State chapter of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity is offering 4 one-time scholarships in the amounts of $1,000, $500, $150 and $100 to incoming freshmen men for the 2019 academic year. SigEp is a leadership organization that will award over $225,000 at 180 campuses across the country through the Balanced Man Scholarship this year. Their mission is to Build Balanced Men and their goal is to reward men who exemplify the qualities of a Sound Mind and a Sound Body, as they  believe those are two ideals essential to leading a balanced life. To qualify for the Balanced Man Scholarship, incoming male students must submit an application by July 5th, 2019 and enroll full-time at NC State for the Fall 2019 term. Applicants have no obligation to join or affiliate with SigEp to be eligible for the scholarship.

Apply online at: https://forms.gle/T8eUufnc92TJtnKJ6. Questions concerning the Balanced Man Scholarship or the transition to NC State, please contact Camden Carmichael @ clcarmic@ncsu.edu.

American Legion Baseball Scholarship

Deadline July 15 (Subject to change. Check the Website for confirmation.)

The American Legion awards $22,000 in scholarships to deserving players. Each Department Baseball Committee may select a player from their Department to receive this scholarship. The American Legion will award several scholarships this year depending on the number of applicants and interest earned from the trust fund.  Department Baseball Scholarship Winners receive $500. Each certified Department Baseball scholarship winner shall be considered for The American Legion All-Academic Team sponsored by Diamond Sports, annually. Eight players selected by a scholarship selection committee at The American Legion World Series will receive an additional $2,500 scholarship. A ninth player, selected as the most outstanding member of the All-Academic Team, will be awarded an additional $5,000 scholarship. Apply @ https://www.legion.org/scholarships/baseball

Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship

Deadline: July 31 (Subject to change. Check the Website for confirmation.)

Scholarship Award: $1,000

The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship is a merit-based program that helps students fulfill their dreams of a higher education. The scholarship is named for Gen and Kelly Tanabe, best-selling authors on education, whose generous donations fund this program. Requirements: Must submit a 250 word personal statement for the award. Apply @ http://www.genkellyscholarship.com/index.html

Fifth Month Scholarship

Deadline: May 31(All Info is Subject to Change. Check the Website for the latest information)

Eligibility: U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents who are 13 years of age or older.

Submit an online written response to the question:

“May is the fifth month of the year. Write a letter to the number five explaining why five is important. Be serious or be funny. Either way, here’s a high five to you for being original.” (250 words or less)

Apply @ https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/fifth-month-scholarship

B. Davis Scholarship $1,000

Deadline: May 24(All Info is Subject to Change. Check the Website for the latest information)

This Scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post secondary institution. There is no age restriction Be sure to include your name and the school you are attending this year and next year. This is not an academic scholarship but we would like to know where you are going to school now and what your future academic plans are. Please do not send transcripts or letters of recommendation at this time. The winner(s) of this scholarship will be notified by email and their name(s) will be shown on this site. http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay of less than 1000 words on the topic below:

Describe the three characteristics of leadership you value most. Discuss why you believe that these traits are so important and how you feel that they are developed in an individual.

Your submissions must be sent by email at awards@studentawardsearch.com

N.C. – North State Law Enforcement Officers Association Scholarship

Due May 15(All Info is Subject to Change. Check the Website for the latest information)

One scholarship of $1000 dollars will be awarded to the top applicant and two (2) scholarships of $500 dollars each will be awarded to the top two additional applicants. Must be a resident of North Carolina. Grade point average must be 3.0 or better. Must major in some area of Criminal Justice or related field. Must supply copy of the Federal Student Aid Report. The student need criteria number will be considered. Scholarship check will be made payable to the institution in which the recipient will be attending. The number of siblings in the family will be considered and if any are currently attending college. Student must be active in the community, church and/or school activities. The student must have no felony convictions or convictions of serious misdemeanors. The student must also have no pending criminal matters. The student must not have exceeded 24 years of age by the application deadline. The most recent official high school and or college transcripts must accompany each application, complete with 4 references and SAT scores.

Apply @ http://www.northstateofficer.com/uploads/NSLEOA_Scholarship_2018_App.pdf

N.C. Michael Jordan Scholarship

Due: May 6(All Info is Subject to Change. Check the Website for the latest information)

The Michael Jordan Scholarship- A $2,500 award given by our most famous alumni to two Laney athletes. Contact your school Guidance Counselors or the Athletics Director.