Scholarships
Scholarship Tips
-You should not have to pay to submit a scholarship application.
-Check this page often. It is updated regularly.
-The FAFSA is most often a student's main source of financial aid, and required for some scholarships.
-Do not wait until the last minute to submit scholarship applications. Many portals close before midnight on due date.
-Have someone you trust look over your scholarship applications before you submit them.
-Many colleges have their own application or online portal for internal scholarships. Check the procedures at each college you apply to.
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Scholarships
College Board Opportunity Scholarship
Criteria: Juniors and seniors can earn scholarships by completing steps to prepare for college.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Fidelity Scholars Program
Criteria: Seniors who are within historically underrepresented populations, have a 2.5-3.5 unweighted GPA, demonstrate financial need, and attend an in-state college or university may apply for this scholarship.
Amount: Up to Cost of Attendance
Deadline: January 30, 2025
Foundation for Rural Services Scholarship
Criteria: Seniors who live in a home serviced by Surry Communications and have an interest in returning to a rural community following college graduation may apply for this scholarship.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 14, 2025
Silver Pen Scholarship
Criteria: Seniors who live within 25 miles of the RidgeCrest Retirement Community may apply for this scholarship.
Amount: $1,250-$2,500
Deadline: February 16, 2025
Edward M. Armfield Foundation Scholarship
Criteria: Seniors who plan to attend an accredited 4-year university or Surry Community College may apply for this scholarship.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 28, 2025 @ 12pm (noon)
Hugh Chatham Healthcare Scholarship
Criteria: Seniors who plan to pursue a degree in the medical field may apply for this scholarship. Priority is given to nursing students and those who plan to return to Hugh Chatham Health to work.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 28, 2025
Application may be picked up in the Bear CAVE or downloaded from the right-hand column.
Aubrey Lee Brooks Scholarship
Criteria: Seniors who plan to attend UNC Chapel Hill, UNC Greensboro, or NC State University with an SAI* that does not exceed 12,000 may apply for this scholarship. *Student Aid Index (SAI) is determined by the FAFSA.
Amount: Up to $12,000/year
Deadline: March 1, 2025
Golden LEAF Scholarship
Criteria: Seniors with at least a 2.5 GPA and an SAI* no greater than 15,000 who plan to attend a college or university in NC and intend to return to rural NC upon graduation may apply for this scholarship. *Student Aid Index (SAI) is determined by the FAFSA.
Amount: Up to $3,500/year
Deadline: March 1, 2025
North Carolina Community Foundation Scholarships
Criteria: This scholarship portal includes a variety of scholarship opportunities with varying award amounts and criteria, including, but not limited to:
-Robert E. Chilton Scholarship (MAHS students with at least a 3.0 GPA)
-NC Alpha Delta Kappa Student Achievement Scholarship (Unweighted GPA of 2.5-3.5 and ACT score of 20-24)
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 3, 2025
State Employees' Credit Union "People Helping People" Scholarship
Criteria: Seniors who are SECU members or children of SECU members and who plan to attend one of the 16 UNC system schools may apply for this scholarship. See the document in the right-hand column for more details on the application process.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: March 14, 2025 (To Mrs. Henson)
Surry County Retired School Personnel Scholarship
Criteria: Seniors who plan to attend Surry Community College upon graduating high school may apply for this scholarship.
Amount: $1,200
Deadline: March 31, 2025
Applications can be picked up in the Bear CAVE or downloaded from the right-hand column.
Yadkin Valley Wildlife Federation Scholarship
Criteria: Seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA who plan to major in a field related to wildlife/habitat conservation, preservation, fisheries, forestry, or agriculture may apply for this scholarship. To apply, students must submit an essay up to 3 pages outlining future career goals as well as any past involvement with wildlife and habitat preservation.
Amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: April 18, 2025 (Essays to Mrs. Henson)
Next NC Scholarship
Criteria: Seniors will qualify for this scholarship if they meet the following criteria: eligible for in-state tuition; plan to enroll at an NC community college or UNC system university; household has an Adjusted Gross Income of $80,000 or less; submit a FAFSA before priority deadlines.
Amount: $3,000-$5,000/year
Deadline: Varies
Link: No additional application beyond the FAFSA is required, and more information can be found here: https://nextncscholarship.o