Paul Fuller Scholarship
Paul Fuller Scholarship - due April 1, 2021; $1000 renewable for 4 years; eligible - participated one year in the GCS Mentoring program; essay;  Application linked here.

Gaston County Honor Guard Scholarship
The Gaston County Honor Guard will award a one-year scholarship to the son or daughter of a Gaston County active, retired, or honorably discharged veteran. Proof of military service must accompany this application (DD Form 214; Retirement Orders, or Active Service Letter). The scholarship will be a $1,000.00 grant, payable $500.00 for 1st semester and $500.00 2 nd semester.  Application linked here and due April 30, 2021.

Gaston County Community Foundation Scholarships

Lots of local scholarships listed from the Gaston Community Foundation. Deadlines vary for Spring. Check them out at http://www.cfgaston.org/Receive/Scholarships.aspx

SECU People Helping People Scholarship 2021

Important Updates for 2021 SECU People Helping People Scholarship

• Gaston County Schools may award 8 scholarships; no longer one per high school. 
• Must be a member of State Employees Credit Unio n or eligible for membership through a parent or guardian (NCSECU will verify).
• Must file a FAFSA as part of the application.
• Frequently Asked Questions
   

Other eligibility requirements:

* Must be a US citizen and resident of North Carolina

* Must have a 2.5 or better UNWEIGHTED Grade Point Average on a 4.0 scale

* Is a senior and must attend one of the 16 UNC system public universities

* Must have demonstrated leadership, excellence of character, integrity and community involvement
 

Deadline to school counselor by February 19, 2021: 

Completed application  (linked here- download to Word Document so it is a fillable form)

Student bio (see guidelines linked here)

Picture (recommend senior or cap/gown picture)

Copy of Acceptance letter to a UNC public university

Consent form (linked here) by February 19, 2021

Text 4 Your Health Survey

The Innovative Approaches Project (Cabarrus, Gaston, Rowan & Union counties) is working to help youth take charge of their health as they are on the journey to adulthood. We invite you and your parent to participate by signing up to receive text messages with tips, tools, and resources about your health care. 

For additional information and to sign up to receive a weekly text, visit
https://tinyurl.com/y2hbhq9u

Governor's School
NC Governor's School is a five week residential summer program with specialized programs in academic and the arts. For more information visit www.ncgovschool.org. Sophomores are eligible to apply in the areas of Dance, Choral Music, and Instrumental Music only. Juniors are eligible to apply in all areas. Please take a moment to watch the video below.

Scholarship Information
Many college specific nomination scholarships will have upcoming deadlines. These scholarships have a nomination process and each high school will set deadlines for submission of materials to be considered for nomination.

Please check with your school counseling staff for informaiton and important deadlines for these scholarships:

Levine - UNC-Charlotte

Morehead-Cain - UNC-Chapel Hill

Park - North Carolina State

FAFSA Frenzy- Financial Aid Assistance

Need help processing financial aid?  Need help filling out the FAFSA?

There's still time to get financial assistance to attend college in Fall 2020.|

Go to www.fafsafrenzync.com for answers to your questions and important information about the financial aid process.

Here are some videos explaining financial aid terms and next steps in the financial aid process.  You can access from the website or from Youtube.

http://mappingyourfuture.org/ downloads/ WhatHappensAfterYourFileTheFAF SA.mp4

http://www.mappingyourfuture. org/downloads/ StateGrantsandScholarships.mp4

http://mappingyourfuture.org/ downloads/ MakingChangestotheFAFSA.mp4

http://mappingyourfuture.org/ downloads/ WhatisProfessionalJudgment.mp4

http://mappingyourfuture.org/ downloads/WhatIsVerificaiton.mp4

http://www.mappingyourfuture. org/downloads/ StudentAidReport.mp4

YouTube Channel

1) What Happens After the FAFSA is Filed?  

2) North Carolina State Grants: 

3) Making Changes on the FAFSA; When to contact the financial aid office:  

4) What to do when there is a change/loss of income: 

5) Verification: What to do if my FAFSA is chosen: 

6) Student Aid Report – How to Use it: