| | Davidson College - Bryan Scholars | 12 | Want to attend Davidson College and must have outstanding academic records and be a strong leader in the classroom and in your sport | | |
| | Wendy's High School Heisman Award | 12 | Excellence in the classroom, on the field and within the community, have a B average and participate in a high school sport | http://www.wendysheisman.com | |
| | NCSU - Parks Scholarship | 12 | Four qualities to be eligible are Scholarship, Leadership, Service, & Character - Can self-nominate | http://www.ncsu.edu/park_scholarships/index.php | |
| | UNC-Morehead-Cain Scholarship | 12 | Four qualities are Leadership, Moral Force of Character, Physical Vigor, and Scholarship - Can self-nominate | http://www.moreheadcain.org/ | Oct. 1st |
| | Outstanding Students of America | 12 | | http://www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.com | |
| | Nuestra Juventud | 12 | Recognizes the academic achievements and leadership qualities among Hispanic students | http://www.thencshp.org | Oct. 16th |
| | Washington University in St. Louis - Danforth Scholars | 12 | Nomination by teacher only | | October 15th |
| | Horatio Alger Association | 12 | Plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, critical financial need, involvement in community service, GPA of 2.0 and a US citizen | http://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships | Oct. 30th |
| | Prudential Spirit of Community Awards | 5-12 | | | See Mrs. Moore by Nov. 2nd |
| | SunTrust Off To College | 12 | Free to enter and eligibility not based on GPA or financial need | http://suntrusteducation.com/sweeps/default.asp | |
| | Coca-Cola Scholars | 12 | Have a 3.0 or higher GPA and are well rounded individuals with high developed interests in their community | http://www.coca-colascholars.org | Oct. 31st |
| | UNC-Chapel Hill – Thomas Wolfe Scholarship | 12 | Creative writers wanting to attend UNC | http://english.unc.edu/creative/tws | |
| | Emory University – Scholars Program & Goizueta Buisness Scholars | 12 | Desires to attend Emory and have the high academics and service to his/her school and community | | Nov. 1st |
| | Elks National Foundation – Most Valuable Student Scholarship | 12 | Based on scholarship, leadership, and financial need; must be a US Citizen | | Nov. 2nd |
| | Davidson College – John Motgomery Belk | 12 | Must attend Davidson and demonstrate intellectual, personal success, and significant leadership in your high school - BHHS can nominate ONE | | See Mrs. Moore to be nominated - application due Nov. 15th |
| | UNC-Charlotte – Levine Scholars | 12 | Demonstrate a commitment to community service, hold an academic record that reflects a sustained passion for knowledge and possess a capacity for ethical leadership that beckons fellow students toward a higher standard, and wish to attend UNC-Charlotte. Nominees must have an unweighted 3.8-4.00 and score 1800-2400 on the three combined sections of SAT or 29-36 on ACT | http://www.levinescholars.uncc.edu | |
| | Society of Automotive Engineers | 12 | Interested in engineering and related science | http://www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm | Dec. 15th |
| | Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) | 12 | Freedom in Academia essay | http://www.thefire.org/contests | Nov. 6th |
| | Boston University – Trustee | 12 | Seniors in the top 10% of your class and wish to attend BU, also must be active leaders in school and community. | | Dec. 1st to be nominated |
| | UNC-Greensboro Merit | 12 | Plan to attend UNC-G and have a minimum of a SAT I score of 1200 or ACT of 27, and a minimum GPA of 3.5 | http://www.uncg.edu/fia/meritawards | |
| | Gates Millennium Scholars | 12 | Students who are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American can apply. You must be a citizen or legal permanent resident or national of the US, have a GPA of 3.3 (unweighted), be enrolling for the first time at a US accredited college or university, have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities, and apply for the FAFSA (must meet federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria). | http://www.gmsp.org | |
| | Dr. Seuss, Oh the Places You Will Go | 12 | Must mail in application and essay | | |
| | National Commission for Cooperative Education | 12 | Wants to apply for a merit co-op scholarship | http://www.co-op.edu | |
| | Children of Disabled, Deceased, Combat, or POW/MIA veterans | 12 | Can apply by calling the Catawba County Veterans Serviced Office at 465-8255 or write to Catawba County Veteran’s Office PO Box 389 Newton, NC 28658 | | |
| | Professional Construction Estimators | 12 | Chosen to pursue construction and construction related careers | | End of April |
| | National High School Oratorical Contest | 9-12 | Historical speech - contact Bill Richard at bg752@charter.net for local competition dates | | |
| | Kenneth N Houston Memorial Scholarship | 12 | Any Senior interested in construction management, civil engineering, architecture, drafting, and related fields may apply. | http://www.pcea.org | |
| | Burger King Scholars | 12 | Any Senior that has a GPA of 2.5 or higher can apply, and works an average of 15 hours per week, 40 weeks per year, demonstrates participation in community service and/or co-curricular activities and financial need, plans to enroll in an accredited 2 or 4 yr institution or vocational technical school. | http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/bksp_application.html | |
| | Appalachian State University | 12 | There is a scholarship application that is separte from the admissions application. Applications can be found at the website posted. | http://www.firstconnections.appstate.edu | |
| | KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program | 12th | Seniors could win a $20,000 scholarship. Students must be graduating this year, with a minimum GPA of 2.75 or higher and planning to attend a public, in-state college or university to pursue a bachelor’s degree, and be a US Citizen or permanent resident. Applications can be completed online. | http://www.kfcscholars.org | |
| | Marist College & National Science Foundation | 12th | Full scholarships to highly talented students majoring in Computer Science or Information Technology and Systems. Apply for admissions and check the box labeled “National Science Foundation Scholarship Program.” Call 1-800-436-5483 or email admission@marist.edu with questions. | | |
| | NC National Teenager Scholarship Organization | 12 | Now accepting applications for the pageant to be held in Charlotte on Mar. 27th. More information can be found at the website.
| http://www.ncscnationalteen.com | |
| | John F. Kennedy | 9-12 | | http://jfklibrary.org | |
| | CFWNC- Harry Clarke Memorial | 12th | Any student can apply that plans to attend a four-year or a two-year college in the state of NC.
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| | NC Hispanic College Fund (NCHCF) | 12 | Hispanic/Latino students must have a GPA of 2.5 or better and have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, leadership potential, and a commitment to community service. Applicants can attend a two- or four-year college/university. Preference is given to students who enroll full-time and foreign-born or native born of foreign-born parents. | http://www.thencshp.org/resources/students/nc_hispanic_college_fund.shtml | January 15th |
| | ACT Poster Contest | 12 | Students can design a poster that encourages other students to attend college and to take the ACT as their college entrance exam. | http://www.actstudent.org/postercontest | January 30th |
| | DECA scholarships | 12 | if you have worked at one of the following places, you can apply for this scholarship: Don DeBolt, Finish Line, Marriott, NAPA, NFIB, Otis Spunkmeyer, Safeway, SEARS/Kmart, SWIRL, TJ Maxx/Marshalls, Walgreens, or Harry Applegate | | Feb 12th |
| | Ronald McDonald House Charities | 12 | any student can apply. There are four different scholarships: RMHC/Asia, RMHS/African American, HACER (Hispanic American), and RMHC (others). | http://www.rmhc.org | Feb 16th |
| | NC Bowling Scholarship Fund | 12 | Any senior that is a member of a local NCS USBCA and bowling in a certified USBC North Carolina youth league. Applicant must have an unimpaired amateur standing in bowling. | http://www.ncbowls.com | |
| | SEANC | 12 | State Employees Association of North Carolina – Children of Association members can apply by Apr. 15th. Parents should know their local district office and the application must go through there.
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| | Michael A. Demayo | 12 | any student can apply. Scholarships are worth $2500 to a student who has applied for full-time acceptance to a four-year college/university. Please send application in directly to the office on LR Blvd | http://www.DeMayoLaw.com | |
| | DeVry University | 12 | Presidential Scholarship, DeVry High School Scholarship and others. | http://scholarships@devry.com | |
| | SECU – People helping People | 12 | Any BHHS senior can apply for this scholarship. The student that wins must attend one of the public NC colleges or universities, be a resident of NC, have a 2.5 GPA or higher, have financial need, and demonstrate leadership, excellence of character, integrity, an community involvement. | | |
| | Jagannathan Scholarship | 12 | Any NC resident who plans to enroll full time in an undergraduate degree program at one of the UNC institutions (public universities) can apply. BHHS can nominate ONE student, but this student must demonstrate financial need, have an excellent scholastic record, participate in diverse extracurricular activities, and demonstrate evidence of strong leadership roles.
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| | Drum-Wilkinson Ed. Fund | 12 | any senior can apply – see Mrs. Moore for guidelines to apply | | |
| | Robert Byrd Honors Scholarship | 12 | Students must have an unweighted GPA of 3.5 and an SAT combined score of 1875 or ACT core of 28. Students can apply through Mrs. Moore; and then two students can be nominated to represent BHHS. | | |
| | Matthew C. Graziadei | 12 | Seniors must have a disability (physical or learning) and can either be nominated by Mrs. Moore or a Vocational Rehabilitation counselor. Scholarship is based on achievement, not financial need. | | |
| | Sallie Southall Cotton | 12 | any senior can apply. GPA 2.0 or better. Applications are available in the counseling office from Ms. Moore. | | |
| | John Hoyle Chapter – DAR | 12 | Women that are residents of Catawba County may apply. See Mrs. Moore for the application. | | |
| | Children of Disabled, Deceased, Combat, or POW/MIA veterans | 12 | there is a scholarship that you can apply by calling the Catawba County Veterans Serviced Office at 465-8255 or write to Catawba County Veteran’s Office PO Box 389 Newton, NC 28658 | | |
| | United Daughters of the Confederacy | 12 | Students who can prove they are descendents of a Confederate soldier are eligible for this scholarship. All money may be renewed for up to four years. Start the research now. Mrs. Moore has more information in the guidance office. | | |
| | Latino College Dollars | 12 | Scholarship Opportunities | http://www.latinocollegedollars.org | |
| | NC Society of Accountants Scholarship | 12 | any senior that is a NC resident, planning to enroll in higher education in NC, and planning to enroll in an accounting degree program can apply. See Mrs. Moore for an application. | | |
| | American Red Cross | | | http://www.redcrossblood.org/Portal/Bloodstock | |
| | Navy ROTC Scholarship | 12 | | | |
| | WalMart - Sam Walton Scholarship | 12 | applications are available online for any senior
click apply - access key SWCS | http://www.applyist.net | |
| | Lake Hickory Rotary | 12 | Students must be in the top 20% of their class and demonstrate financial need. Students should discuss with Mrs.Moore if you have questions about the scholarships definition of financial need. Student must also live the motto “Service above Self.” | http://www.lakehickoryrotary.org/scholarship | |
| | Kohl's Kids Who Care | 12 | Grades 9-12 students who volunteer a lot in their community can be nominated by Mrs. Moore or any other teacher here at school. | http://www.kohlskidswhocare.com | |
| | Betty & Ken Isaac Scholarship | 12 | this scholarship is awarded on the basis of financial need, academic accomplishment, character, community activities, and an interest in the game of golf
See Mrs. Moore for information. | | |
| | Matthew C Graziadei | 12 | Seniors must have a disability (physical or learning) and can either be nominated by Mrs. Moore or a Vocational Rehabilitation counselor. Scholarship is based on achievement, not financial need.
See Mrs. Moore for info. | | |
| | Catawba Valley Medical Center Auxillary - SLEMP | 12 | Senior who has an interest in pursuing a career in the medical field. Students who have participated in school health occupations programs, volunteered, or worked part-time in health-related organizations would have a distinct advantage. See Mrs. Moore | | |
| | Ellen Stewart Memorial | 12 | Criteria for this scholarship is as follows: satisfactory academic records, school/community involvement, financial need, have been accepted as a full-time student at an accredited college, university, junior college, or community college, and be seeking a degree. See Mrs. Moore | | |
| | Catawba County Retired School Personnel | 12 | any high school senior that aspires to be an educator. BHHS can only nominate ONE, stop by and get an application today! | | |
| | SECU People Helping People | 12 | Any BHHS senior can get this scholarship. Student that can win must attend one of the public NC colleges or universities, be a resident of NC, have a 2.5 GPA or higher, have financial need, and demonstrate leadership, excellence of character, integrity, and community involvement. Cannot be a director, employee, or family member of an employee of the SECU or the SECU Foundation. | | |
| | SAMMY Scholarship | 12 | Body by milk. Any senior athlete can apply Applications and official rules are available atSammy.bodybymilk.com
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| | NC Farm Bureau - R FlakeShaw Memorial Scholarship | 12 | any senior with satisfactory grades, good character, the intention to pursue a career in agriculture or in an agriculturally related field, plans to attend a 4yr college or university, financialneed, and leadership may apply. See Mrs. Moore for information. | | |
| | NC Farm Bureau Schoalrship R Flake Shaw Memorial Scholarship | 12 | any senior planning to attend a Community College, has satisfactory grades, and plan to pursue a career in agriculture or in a related field | | |
| | Prospective Teacher Scholarship Loan (PTSL) | 12 | applications should be available at www.CFNC.org/PTSL (scroll all the way down and click on “Apply Now.” This scholarship is worth $2500 a year and you pay it back in years of service, not with money. Deadline is usually in early April (check website) | http://www.cfnc.org/ptsl | spring |
| | American Subcontractors Association of the Carolinas - Catawba Valley Chapter | 12 | any senior planning on going into engineering/cad, estimating, or general contracting may apply. Mrs. Moore has applications in her office. Deadline to apply is June 30th
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| | 97.3 FM & WKBC AM 800 Scholarship | 12 | seniors who have an interest in pursuing a career in broadcasting, communication, marketing, or some related field of study may apply. See Mrs. Moore for application | | |
| | Hickory Tavern Chapter of National Society Daughters of the American Revolution- Gwen Bost Sherrill Scholarship | 12 | Any Senior Can Apply!!! See Mrs. Moore | | |
| | 2010 Student View Scholarship Program | 12 | quick and easy to apply, any senior can apply. | http://www.student-view.com | |
| | Service League of Hickory Scholarship | 12 | criteria for scholarship academic excellence, financial need, leadership, and work ethic. Please see Mrs. Moore in guidance for an application. | | |
| | Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Scholarship | 12 | criteria for scholarship: senior, minority female, 2.8 or higher GPA, accepted to an accredited college or university for the fall – see Mrs. Moore for an application. | | |
| | Mary Catherine Shivers Scholarship | 12 | The Green Room Community- senior must have been active in drama and/or community theatre (Acting, backstage, volunteering, etc.). Added consideration will be given to applicants who have been involved with The Green Room. Applicant must be planning to pursue further education in the arts, either performing or visual. Students can access the application at http://www.the-green-room.org/documents/ShiversScholarshipApplication.pdf or stop by Mrs. Moore’s office. | | |
| | NC Bar Association Scholarship Program | 12 | | | |