New

Important Information

Take/Re-take the SAT or ACT as soon as possible.

Create an Activity Sheet and give a copy to your School Counselor.

Apply Early! Many Colleges have application deadlines of mid October and November 1st for early

notification. Some schools require you to complete the application by the early deadline to be eligible for

scholarships. NC College Admissions Deadlines - http://goo.gl/qCTNzg

Common App Participant Deadlines - http://goo.gl/ZKAtjV

Request recommendations from teachers if necessary, giving them as much notice as possible. Also give

them a copy of your Activity Sheet and the Brag Sheet.

Check each College’s website for admissions and scholarship/financial aid information.

Send your transcript electronically through www.cfnc.org.

Create your Fastweb.com account. Free scholarship resource. (NEW scholarship websites added below)

Get prior approval before any College visit. (College Open House dates posted on the Hunter Huss

Counseling Website)

hunSAT – School Code 341451 ACT – School Code 341451 Test Date Regular Deadline Late Deadline Test Date* Regular Deadline Late Deadline

December 6, 2014 (AHS,HH, GCS)

Nov. 6, 2014 Nov. 24, 2014 December 13, 2014

Gaston College Nov. 7, 2014 Nov. 21, 2014

January 24, 2015 (HH)

Dec. 29, 2014 Jan. 13, 2015 February 7, 2015 Gaston College

Jan. 9, 2015 Jan. 16, 2015

March 14, 2015 (AHS,HH,GCS)

Feb. 13, 2015 March 3, 2015 April 18, 2015

Gaston College March 13, 2015 March 27, 2015

May 2, 2015 (AHS,HH)

April 6, 2015 April 21, 2015 June 13, 2015

Gaston College May 8, 2015 May 22, 2015

June 6, 2015 (HH)

May 8, 2015 May 27, 2015 ACT is also given at Hunter Huss on October 25 and Feb. 7

(Test Sites) AHS – Ashbrook HS, HHHS – Hunter Huss HS,

GCS – Gaston Christian School

October 2014

Hunter Huss Scholarship Newsletter

Upcoming Events

CFNC Webinars - http://goo.gl/gD5OZu

Click on the link above and scroll to the bottom of the page to register for Webinars below.

October 15, 2014 - Inside Look at the College Admissions Process

December 9, 2014 –– Step by Step Guide to Completing the FAFSA

College Application Week – November 10-14

(We will provide an opportunity this week for students to apply to any college. Some private colleges waive their application

fees this week, but check your college websites to make sure by waiting to apply that you do not miss deadlines to be

considered for their scholarships.)

January 12, 2015 @ 6:00 - Financial Aid Night at Hunter Huss

Scholarships with November Deadlines

Univision 40 Nuestra Juventud Scholarship. Based on leadership, academic achievement, hardship and character.

Deadline: October 30. http://thencshp.org/programs/nc-hispanic-college-fund/univision-40-nuestra-juventud-

scholarship/

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Deadline: November 4 http://spirit.prudential.com

NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing Discipline: Technology Requirements: Female students grades 9-

12, outstanding aptitude in computing, GPA of 3.0 or higher. Visit:.https://www.aspirations.org/participate/high-

school Deadline: November 2

Epsilon Upsilon Chapter Scholarship, The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Essay Contest Discipline: African-

American Political Action Award: $500 to $3000; Four national awards are given Requirements: Open to all

college-bound high-school seniors who submit essay. Deadline: November 1 Contact: Charles Whitesides at

whitesidescharle@bellsouth.net P.O. Box 1304 Gastonia, NC 28053

NC State Centennial Scholars Program— Directed towards students interested in career fields such as

engineering, business management, chemistry, design, apparel, or retail management..Deadline to be nominated:

Nov. 1 For more information: www..tx.ncsu.edu Please let your counselor know if you are interested in being

considered .The scholarship committee will meet mid-October to select our nominee.

The Ron Brown Scholar Program Eligibility: African-American high school seniors who will make significant

contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in

community service activities and demonstrate financial need. The applicant must be a US citizen or hold a

permanent resident visa card. Deadline: Nov. 1 https://www.ronbrown.org/section/apply/program-description

Voice of Democracy National Audio Essay (VFW) Discipline: General Award: The first-place winner, who

competes with all the first-place VFW Department winners, receives a $30,000 scholarship that is paid directly to

the recipient’s American university, college or vocational/technical school and an all-expenses-paid trip to

Washington, DC. Also, national scholarships ranging from $1,000-$16,000. Requirements: Must write and record

an essay of between 3-5 minutes. Essay themes are listed on the web site. Open to all students in grades 9-

12. Deadline: November 1 Contact: http://www.vfw.org

Gardner-Webb Fellows Scholarships Discipline: General; must attend Gardner-Webb University Award:

Includes full tuition plus room/board; Requirements: Cumulative weighted 3.65GPA, SAT at least 1150 (critical

reading and math) or a 25 composite ACT. Deadline: Scholarship committee meets in Mid-October see Mrs. Watts

before then, if interested. http://www.gardner-webb.edu/financial-planning/undergraduate-program/scholarships-

and-grants/index

NC State General Hugh Shelton National Leadership Scholarship Discipline: General and

Leadership Requirements: Leadership, evidence of personal character and integrity, community service, personal

growth, physical fitness/wellness, commitment to the program; Deadline: November 1 Contact:

http://www.ncsu.edu/extension/sheltonleadership/leadership-scholarships/national-scholarships.php

NC State University Merit Awards Discipline: General Deadline: The Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid

offers a limited number of competitive scholarships for entering freshmen in an effort to recognize and encourage

exceptional academic ability and talent. To be considered, students must apply for admission by Nov. 1. Visit

website:http://www7.acs.ncsu.edu/financial_aid/schphs.html.

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Requirements: unweighted GPA of 3.5, SAT 1200(Reading

and Math) or ACT of 26. Deadline: November 4. http://www.jkcf.org/scholarship-programs/college-

scholarship/faqs/

Erskine College Presidential Scholarship EARLY ACTION Discipline: General - Academic

Merit Requirements: Apply for the Presidential to be considered for all award levels. Both online admissions and

separate application/essay; Outstanding academic performance, highly motivated, creativity, leadership and service

in school, church, and community. Must choose either Early Action or Regular Decision. Deadline: Early Action -

November 15. Visit online: http://visit.erskine.edu/apply/scholarships-and-financial-aid/

Johns Hopkins University Hodson Scholarship Discipline: General; must attend Johns Hopkins Award: Worth

up to $25,500 per annum; renewable each year, recipient must maintain a 3.0 GPA Requirements: Merit-based:

Academic excellence, personal achievement and demonstrated leadership regardless of financial need. All freshmen

applicants for admissions will be considered. A separate application is not required. Deadline: November 15 (early

decision) http://www.jhu.edu/finaid/prosp_stud_scholar.html

Presbyterian Church USA Servant Leadership Scholarship Discipline: Outstanding Community service and/or

church service and leadership Requirements: Student must have demonstrated outstanding community and/or

church service and are members of a Presbyterian Church (USA). Letters of support from pastor and/or youth

advisor. Deadline: November 15 Contact: Your Presbyterian Church (USA) pastor or any college associated with

the Presbyterian Church (USA).

Presbyterian College - Quattlebaum Honor Scholarship Discipline: General; Academic scholarship Award:

Full yearly tuition renewable each year with specific GPA requirements Requirements : 3.75 GPA, 1350 SAT or 31

ACT; renewable with 3.3 GPA; admissions application must be completed by November 15 Contact: Office of

Admissions, Presbyterian College, Clinton, SC, 29325 or telephone (800)476-7272. Visit website www.presby.edu

Presbyterian College Chinese Scholars Discipline: Must attend Presbyterian College Award:

varies Requirements: Up to 30 incoming freshmen will be selected for the program; plan to take 2 semesters of

Chinese Language instruction at PC in the freshman year and other course requirements (Maymester trip).

Admissions application completed by November 15. Deadline: November 15 Contact: Foreign language

department at PC or www.presby.edu

UNC-Asheville University Laurels Scholarship Discipline: General Award: UNC Asheville offers a variety of

scholarships, ranging from approximately $1,000 per year to full tuition and fees, to entering freshman who

demonstrate high academic achievements. Requirements: You must be accepted to UNC Asheville Deadline:

November 15. https://financialaid.unca.edu/scholarships

University of Georgia Foundation Fellowship Discipline: General Award: Requirements: Applicants must be

current high school seniors with an unweighted high school GPA of at least 3.75 and a minimum combined SAT

score of 1400 (Critical Reading and Math only) or ACT score of 31. In addition to outstanding academic

achievement, successful applicants demonstrate a high degree of intellectual drive and curiosity and possess superior

records of leadership and service. Finally, Foundation Fellows and Ramsey Scholars should demonstrate the ability

to benefit from and contribute to an intellectually and culturally diverse community of scholar-citizens. Deadline:

November 15 Contact: University of Georgia Office of Admissions (706) 542-2112

Stokes Educational Scholarship Program : Discipline: Computer Science/electrical engineering Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen, minimum SAT 1600 (reading & math (1100) and 500 in writing) or ACT of 25, GPA 3.0 or

above and demonstrated leadership abilities. Deadline: November 15 To apply visit:

http://www.nsa.gov/careers/opportunities_4_u/students/stokes.shtml

University of South Carolina - McNair Scholars Award Discipline: General/Academic Requirements: Typical

candidates have excellent grades on a strong high-school curriculum and present average SAT scores over 1350 on

critical reading and math sections combined (or ACT composite score of 30. Must apply early and follow the

application instructions provided by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Students who wish to be considered

for the McNair Scholars award must complete the appropriate resident or non-SC resident University Honors

College and Scholarship Application also provided by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Deadline:

November 15 http://www.sc.edu/financialaid/scholarships/general_university_scholarships/default.html

University of South Carolina-Columbia Alumni Scholars Discipline: General Award: Annual Value: $5,000

Four-Year Value: $20,000 Approximately 15 freshmen receive awards of $5,000 from the Carolina Alumni

Association., does not have to be a dependent of a USC alumnus to be considered. Requirements: SAT scores above

1350 on critical reading and math sections combined (or ACT composite score of 30) and achieve a GPA above

3.80; Must also be accepted for enrollment at USC’s Columbia campus. Based on academic achievement,

leadership, talent, and service. Must apply for general University admissions and a University Honors College and

Scholarship Application must be received by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Deadline: November 15

http://www.sc.edu/financialaid/scholarships/general_university_scholarships/default.html

National Beta Club Scholarship Deadline: November 20 http://www.betaclub.org/scholarship/scholarship-info

University of Virginia - Jefferson Scholars Foundation Discipline: General/Academic Requirements:

Demonstrated excellence and exceptional potential in leadership, scholarship, and citizenship. Deadline: Jefferson

Scholar must be nominated by his/her school by December 1. To be considered in the at-large and international

screening processes, students must have applied to the University and Contact: School Counselor Also, visit online

at http://www.jeffersonscholars.org.

Youth Volunteer Scholarship Award Deadline: Nov. 29 http://www.studentscholarships.org/volunteer.php

College Advising Corps & Zinch Scholarship – Essay Prompt “ What does going to college mean to you?”

Deadline: December 12.

University of Georgia Merit Scholarships Discipline: General scholarships Award: Varies according to

scholarship Requirements: Varies according to scholarship Deadline: Most academic (merit-based) scholarships

for first-year students are awarded during the Admissions process. First-year students must submit their admissions

application to UGA by Dec. 15 to receive priority consideration for scholarships. Contact: Office of

Admissions:(706)542-2112 https://www.admissions.uga.edu/article/scholarships-at-uga.html

Lenoir-Rhyne University Teaching Scholars Deadline is January 10, 2015 but students are encouraged to apply

now as spaces for this scholarship are limited. http://edu.lr.edu/teachingscholars

Other Scholarship Resources

NEW!!! NerdScholar http://www.nerdwallet.com/nerdscholar/scholarships/

NEW!!! Big Future Scholarship Search - https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search

NEW!! !My College Dollars - https://mycollegedollars.hyfnrsx1. com/

www.fastweb.com. This is a FREE Scholarship search for you.

www.schoolsoup.com

www.studentaid.ed.gov/link2us

SunTrust Off to College Sweepstakes – For more information go to offtocollege.com https://www.suntrusteducation.com/ScholarshipSweepstakes/index.html

Wells Fargo College Steps Sweepstakes – For more information go to wellsfargo.com/collegesteps http://ebm.collegesteps.wellsfargoemail.com/r/regf2?a=0&aid=2092274041&n=1

SEAA student portal - https://www.cfnc.org/TransferFromSeaaStudentToCFNC.do

www.christianconnector.com – Christian college information

Resources for Hispanic Students

CFNC.org/adelante

http://hsf.net/en/scholarships/

http://thencshp.org/resources/for-students/

See Below for College Open Houses

College Open House Schedule

See individual college websites for more information not listed.

College Date Time Registration

Barton College Sat, Nov. 15, 2014 Sat, Jan. 24, 2015

9:30am-2pm Yes-online

Belmont Abbey College Sat, Nov. 15, 2014 8:30am-1pm Yes-online

Campbell University Sat, Oct. 11, 2014 8am-1pm Yes-online

Catawba College Sat, Nov. 15, 2014 9am-2pm Yes-online

Davidson College Sun, Oct. 19, 2014 11am-4pm Yes-online

East Carolina University Sat, Oct 25, 2014 9am-3pm Yes-online

Greensboro College— on campus Sat, Nov. 1, 2014

9am-1pm

Yes-online

High Point University Sat, Oct. 13, 2014 Sat, Nov. 8, 2014 Sat, Nov. 22, 2014

8:30am-3pm Yes-online

Lees-McRae College Sat, Nov. 15, 2014 8:30am-1pm Yes-online

NC A&T State University Nov. 8, 2014 8:30am-1pm Yes-online

NC Central University Sat, Oct. 18, 2014 8am-1pm Yes-online

NC State University Sat, Oct. 18, 2014 9am-2pm Yes-online

Pfeiffer University Sat, Oct. 25, 2014 8:30am-1pm Yes-online

Queens University of Charlotte Sat, Oct. 18, 2014 Sat, Nov. 15, 2014

8:30am-1pm Yes-online

Roanoke College October 25, 2014 November 4, 2014

9:00-1:30 Yes-online

St. Augustine’s University Sat, Nov. 8, 2014 8:30am-1pm Yes-online

UNC Asheville Sat, Oct. 18, 2014 Sat, Nov. 15, 2014

8:30am-2pm Yes-online

UNC Charlotte Sat, Oct. 18, 2014 Sat, Nov. 1, 2014

9am-2pm Yes-online

UNC Greensboro October 25, 2014 9am – 1:30pm Yes-online

UNC Pembroke Sat, Nov. 15, 2014 8:30am-2pm Yes-online

UNC School of the Arts Fri, Oct. 3, 2014 9am-1pm Yes-online

Western Carolina University Sat, Nov. 22, 2014 8:30am-2pm Yes-online