| | Abbott and Fenner | * | 12 | Students must submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of the website | Scholarship website | Jun. 18th |
| | B. Davis Scholarship | * | 11-12 | Must visit the site and write an essay on the following topic: Discuss, in less than 1000 words, how your education has contributed to who you are today, or how it will affect who you will become. | http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm | May 28th |
| | BigSun Scholarship | * | 12 | Young athletes that wish to succeed in their academic pursuits. Check out their website to apply for the $500 scholarship. | http://www.bigsunathletics.com | Jun. 22nd |
| | Catawba County Association of Educators | * | 12 | Senior must have applied to and/or been accepted to as a full-time student to a college/university within NC, be pursing a degree in Education, and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Application is due back to Mrs. Murray by 6th or Snow Creek Elementary by Jun. 12th | | Jun. 6th |
| | Catawba Valley Chapter of American Subcontractors Assoc. of the Carolinas (CVASAC) | * | 12 | Any senior pursing a career in a construction related field. See Mrs. Murray for the application. | | Jun. 30th |
| | Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship | * | 9-12 | This $5000 scholarship is open to students currently enrolled as high school students or first-year college students. To be eligible for this award you must be under 25 years of age and answer both of the essay questions. | Scholarship description | May 30th |
| | Imagine America Scholarship Program | * | 12 | This is a scholarship that is worth $1000 toward a technical/vocational school. MHS can approve 5 students to receive this scholarship. (if you are going to Nascar Tech, UTI, Nashville-Auto Diesel, etc.) See Mrs. Murray for more details. | Scholarship website | Through Dec. 2012 |
| | Ladies in Action | * | 12 | Minority students who have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and have been accepted into college/university. Financial need is also considered. Applications can be retrieved from the website, you are asked to click on Scholarships and then click on New Applicant) | Scholarship website | Jun. 4th |
| | Paul Mitchell the School Gastonia - Recognizing Excellence & Service | * | 12 | Senior who must be planning to attend Paul Mitchell the School in Gastonia and give back in their community. | http://carolina.paulmitchell.edu/gastonia-nc/ | Jun. 9th |
| | PJ Stanley Memorial | * | 12 | Seniors must be planning to attend CVCC or Mitchell Community College and pursuing a career in EMS, Police, Fire, or Rescue. | Scholarship website | Jul. 6th |
| | The Balanced Man | * | 12 | Senior male who is entering UNC-CH this fall. The link below provides both the application form and pertinent information. There is no obligation to join Sigma Phi Epsilon if you receive one of three scholarships. | http://sigepunc.com/scholarship | Jul. 30th |
| | The Gallery Collection - Annual Create-a-Greeting Card | * | 9th-12th | $10,000 scholarship - submit photo, artword, or computer graphic for the front of greeting card. Designs should be approriate for business & consumber use. Entry must be original work. | Entry form website | Jan. 16th |
| | 2011 ICBC Scholarship | | 12 | This $1000 scholarship is open to students that are between the ages of 17-21 that are residents of the US or Canada. A student can be enrolled or intending on enrolling in any course of study in the fall semester of 2011. | Scholarship details | Jun. 15th |
| | AAHD | | 12 | Students with disabilities who are pursuing higher education. Preference is given to students who are pursuing public health, health promotion, medical fields, and disability studies. | Scholarship website | Dec. 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. | Contest website | Jan. 28th |
| | AES Engineers | | 12 | Student wanting to major in Engineering, but scholarship is based on character, not academic statistics. | Look for "How to Apply" | Oct. 7th |
| | Appalachian State University | | 12 | Separate application from the admissions application. You will receive a username and password once your admissions application has been received. | http://www.firstconnections.appstate.edu | Nov. 18th |
| | Art Institute - Passion for Fashion | | 12 | Students can compete in either Fashion Design or Fashion Marketing & Merchandising and Retail Management. | Scholarship website | Jan. 20th |
| | Art Institute - Arts Poster Design | | 12 | Students could earn a tuition scholarship to study graphic design at one of the Art Institutes. Download, sign, and complete Entry & Release Form at website | Poster website | Feb. 4th |
| | Art Institute - Best Teen Chef | | 12 | Local cook-off competitions held at Art Institutes in March. | Scholarship website | Feb. 3rd |
| | Art Institute - Storytellers Photography | | 12 | Six photos that tell a story.
| Scholarship deadline | Mar. 2nd |
| | AXA Achievement | | 12 | Seniors who are active in the community, lead a project that benefits others, or overcome personal challenges. | http://www.axa-achievement.com | Dec. 15th |
| | Ayn Rand Essay Contest | | 9-12 | For Juniors and Seniors - The Fountainhead.
For Freshmen and Sophomores - Anthem.
Then students must write an essay on their reading. All students can compete for this scholarship.
| Ayn Rand Website | Apr. 26th |
| | Best Buy | | 12 | Students who have good grades ad outstanding community service can apply. | @15 website | Feb. 15th |
| | Betty and Ken Isaac | | 12 | Students must live in Catawba County, be committed to attending a college or university in NC, need for financial assistance, and demonstrate an interest in golf, play golf, watch golf, or want to take up golf at a later time. Worth $10,000 total over 4 years. | | Apr. 2nd |
| | Big Dig Scholarship | | 9-12 | This $3000 scholarship is for students who submit an essay that is under 1000 words and are currently in high school or in their first two years of college/university. | Scholarship details | Jun. 1st |
| | Bob R. McGuire – Child Support | | 12 | Any student who has at least one Parent who must be a member of the NC Child Support Council or a client of the Child Support Program, be a resident of NC and maintained a C average. | http://www.nccscouncil.org | Apr. 16th |
| | Bobby "Pete" Ray Hullett Scholarship | | 12 | Any senior that has interest in majoring in Science or Medicine can apply. $500 one time award. See Mrs. Murray to have your name considered. | | Apr. 30th |
| | 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 |
| | Buick Achievers Scholarship | | 12 | Seniors who plan to enroll in a 4-yr. college or university and plan to major in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math). Select Design, Marketing, Accounting, Finance and Business majors are also eligible. | Application website | Feb 29th |
| | Burger King Scholars | | 12 | Must have a GPA between 2.5 or higher can apply, work an average of 10 hours per week or 40 weeks per year, demonstrates participation in community service, financial need, and plans to enroll in an accredited two- or four-year institution or vocational-technical school. | BKS Application | Jan. 10th |
| | Carolina Orthopaedic Specialists – SCORE | | 12 | Scholarship for Carolina Orthopaedics Rewarding Excellence – Senior must be pursuing a medical career, be in the top 25%, willingness to complete an internship through Carolina Orthopaedic Specialists and/or shadow a physician, & demonstrate a financial need. | | Apr. 30th |
| | Catawba County Correctional Center | | 12 | Students must plan to enroll in Criminal Justice, Political Science, or Basic Law Enforcement Training. | | May 1st |
| | Catawba County EOP | | 12 | Any student can apply. Click on link, then click "Student Application." | Scholarship link | Apr. 27th |
| | Catawba County Farm Bureau | | 12 | Seniors who plan to major in agriculture or in an agriculturally-related field. Eligible for 2 or 4 yr. colleges. | | Apr. 1st |
| | Catawba County Retired School Personnel | | 12 | Senior that aspires to be an educator. MHS can only nominate ONE, but stop by and get an application today! | | Mar 1st |
| | Catawba Valley Medical Center Auxiliary – Slemp/Volunteers | | 12 | Senior who have 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. | | Apr. 6th |
| | CFWNC – Harry Clarke Memorial | | 12 | Any student can apply that plans to attend a four-year or a two-year college in the state of NC. Can download applications from the link (everything is on a common application). Mrs. Murray also has copies. Pay attention to Harry Clarke (2 & 4 yr) as well as Capt. John Gardner. | Scholarship website | Jan. 13th |
| | 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 306 4th St. SW Hickory, NC 28602 | | Mar. 1st |
| | Clary Student Medal Award (NCHSAA) | | 12 | Seniors who have participated on two or more varsity athletic teams during senior or junior year and have the following criteria: GPA of 3.2 or higher, athletic excellence, success in non-sport, extracurricular activities & community. Award will be presented to one male and one female athlete. | Scholarship website | Mar. 30th |
| | 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 |
| | CVCC | | 12 | One application can be filled out for all of their scholarships. Everyone going to CVCC needs to fill one out. | Scholarship Application | Apr. 30th |
| | 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 & want to participate in athletics at Davidson | | Sept. 23rd |
| | Davidson College – John Motgomery Belk | | 12 | Must attend Davidson and demonstrate intellectual, personal success, and significant leadership in your high school - MHS can nominate ONE - See Mrs. Murray to be nominated | | Sept. 30 (name to Mrs. Murray) |
| | 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 | Scholarship website | Feb. 12th |
| | Delta Sigma Theta | | 12 | Seniors who are African-American female and will be attending 4-yr. college or university. Can apply online or on paper from Mrs. Murray. | Scholarship link | Apr. 9th |
| | Dial My Dentist Scholarship | | 12 | This $1000 scholarship is available to students between the ages of 16 and 21. In the fall of this year (September 2011), the student must be attending College or University full-time. | Scholarship details | May 6th |
| | Dr. Seuss, Oh the Places You Will Go | | 12 | Must mail in application and essay | | Feb. 15th |
| | Drum-Wilkinson Ed. Fund | | 12 | Criteria is US citizen, conscientious effort in academics, concern for others, and an effort to expand knowledge, experiences, and abilities, as well as genuine financial need.
You will need to request an application by placing a self-addressed 4 ½” x 9 ¼” envelope with one first class stamp affixed inside another 4 ½” x 9 ¼” with one first class stamp affixed and addressed to DWEF Scholarships Application 8366 Drena Dr. Sherrills Ford, NC 28673-9352 | | Feb. 28th |
| | East Tennessee State University - Regional | | 12 | University has sent information about a Regional scholarship that includes Catawba county. Seniors should check out | http://www.etsu.edu/scholarships/us/outofstate/regional.aspx | Mar. 1st |
| | Elks National Foundation – Most Valuable Student Scholarship | | 12 | Based on scholarship, leadership, and financial need; must be a US Citizen | Electronic version of application | Dec. 2nd |
| | Ellen Stewart Memorial (CCS Nutrition Assoc) | | 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. | | Mar. 21st (before 4pm) |
| | Emerging Issues – Prize for Innovation | | 9-12 | Compete as a high school team. See Mrs. Murray or any counselor for the packet of information to apply. Each finalist group will receive $1000 & most innovative and viable idea will be awarded $5000 to help make the idea a reality. Submit applications to lane_smith@ncsu.edu | | Nov. 11th |
| | 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. 15th |
| | ETSU – Basler Incentive | | 12 | Student must plan to major in Engineering Technology at ETSU, based on demonstrated desire and motivation to complete personal goals and definite need for scholarship. Call (423) 439-7822 or email delongp@etsu.edu | | Received & postmarked by Mar. 31st |
| | First United Methodist – Odum Scholarship | | 12 | Any student can apply. Preference will be given to church members and past recipients. | | May 3rd |
| | First United Methodist – Ruby Horn Welborn | | 12 | Any student can apply. Preference will be given to church members and past recipients. | | May 3rd |
| | First United Methodist – United Methodist Women’s | | 12 | Any student can apply. Preference will be given to church members and past recipients. | | Apr. 15th |
| | Fisher-Matthews-Misenheimer Scholarship - “Spirit to Learn” | | 12 | Senior who has faced extraordinary challenges due to difficult circumstances - Challenges may vary. Ex: could include family situations, a student with a deceased parent, a physically or mentally challenged parent / sibling, or any other situation which has imposed exceptional responsibility on the student. The student must have a strong desire to attain higher educational goals and have applied and been accepted at any community college, college or university in the state of North Carolina. The Scholarship will be paid to the selected school. | | Mar. 26th |
| | Flossie C. Cloninger Scholarship (FUMC Maiden) | | 12 | | | May 1st |
| | Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) | | 12 | Freedom in Academia essay | http://www.thefire.org/contests | Nov. 5th |
| | Frye Auxiliary | | 12 | Senior that has at least a B average, resident of Catawba County for the last two years of high school, and be interested in going into health care. Application is due to Mrs. Murray. | | Mar. 22nd |
| | Gardner-Webb University | | 12 | Seniors must have a GPA of 3.6 or higher, miniumum of a 1130 (Critical Reading & Math) SAT or 24 composite ACT to be nominated. Mrs. Murray can nominate interested students. | | Nov. 5th |
| | 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 | Jan. 11th |
| | Green Room – Mary Catherine Shivers Scholarship | | 12 | 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 performing or visual arts. Mrs. Murray also has a paper copy. | Scholarship website | Apr. 27th |
| | Hickory Business & Professional Women | | 12 | A senior young woman can apply that plans to further her education at college and needs financial assistance. | | Mar. 16th |
| | Hickory Tavern Chapter of National Society DAR - Gwendolyn Bost Sherrill | | 12 | Senior who intends to attend a community college, junior college, 4-yr. college or university. Must be a resident of Catawba County. | | Apr. 1st |
| | High School Innovator of the Year | | 12 | Have you invented something noteworthy or improved a process that affects your fellow students, city, or town during your high school career? if so, apply now. | Scholarship site on Cappex.com | Dec. 31st |
| | Home Builders Association | | 12 | Senior who plans to study at a 2 yr. or a 4 yr. college/university in a field directly relating to the construction industry. | | Apr. 26th by 5 pm |
| | Homegrown Teaching Scholars Program @ CVCC | | 12 | Students who plan to pursue a major in an education field can attend CVCC for their first two years and then transfer for their last two years. While attending CVCC, those students are eligible for “scholarship loans” which you can actually repay through actual teaching in their designated school system. | Application (click on "Homegrown Teaching Scholars" and then on "Apply") | Apr. 15th |
| | Hooker Educational Foundation | | 12 | Seniors must be child of an employee (for at least two years) and have a 2.5 GPA. Parent can pick up application at the Human Resource Dept, call 276-656-3308, or email dmlawless@comcast.net | | Apr. 1st |
| | 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 | Scholarship website | Oct. 30th |
| | 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. Any student can apply with the following criteria: demonstrate financial need, have an excellent scholastic record, participate in diverse extracurricular activities, and demonstrate evidence of strong leadership roles. MHS must pick ONE to recommend on to the next level, which will be chosen from all that apply online. | Application website | Sign up to nominated w/Mrs. Murray by Feb. 9th |
| | John F. Kennedy Essay | | 9-12 | | http://www.jfklibrary.org/ | Jan. 8th |
| | John Hoyle Chapter – DAR | | 12 | Women that are residents of Catawba County, with a B average, and demonstrate financial need. | Scholarship website | Mar. 15th |
| | KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program | | 12 | $20,000 scholarship - 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. | KFC application | Feb. 8th |
| | King’s College – Scholarship day | | 12 | Students must be present on campus to compete for scholarships. Seniors must be registered for the exam with Admissions. Questions call: 1-800-768-2255 | | Jan. 8th |
| | King’s College – Sonja H. Litton | | 12 | Seniors who are in FBLA can win a $1000 scholarship. Application can be found on the website. On the home page, click on “Conferences”, then click on “Documents”, then select 2010-2011 State Awards Program. Please print and complete pg. 22 and 165-166. Questions, call 1-800-768-2255. | NC FBLA website | Jan. 13th |
| | Kohl’s Kids Who Care | | 9-12 | Students who volunteer a lot in their community can be nominated by Mrs. Murray or any other teacher here at MHS. | Click on the toolkit link | Mar. 15th |
| | Lake Hickory Rotary | | 12 | Students must be in the top 20% (through # 34) of their class and demonstrate financial need. Student must also live the motto “Service above Self.” | Click on “Our Projects” and “Scholarship Program" | Mar. 9th |
| | Lead with Your Heart | | 12 | Students who have dedicated their high school careers to working for the greater good. This award is about selfless service that has made a big impact on your school, city, town or beyond. | Scholarship site at Cappex.com | Dec. 31st |
| | Light on the Hill Society Scholarship – UNC-Chapel Hill | | 12 | African-American male & female seniors planning to UNC-Chapel Hill. Scholarship Criteria: excellent academic achievement, strong community service involvement, outstanding leadership qualities, and essay answers. | Scholarship website | Apr. 5th by 5pm |
| | Maiden Lions Club | | 12 | | | Apr. 20th |
| | Marist College & National Science Foundation | | 12 | Must desire to major 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. | | Feb. 15th |
| | Matthew C. Graziadei | | 12 | Seniors must have a disability (physical or learning) and can either be nominated by Mrs. Murray or a Vocational Rehabilitation counselor, Mrs. Blackwood. Scholarship is based on achievement, not financial need. | | Mar. 21st |
| | Melissa Frye | | 12 | Any senior that might be planning the attend NCSU. It is a memorial scholarship and is a one-time award of $1,000.00. They are really interested in perseverance and a student who has perhaps had to overcome some sort of adversity in his/her life. **application attached | | May 7th |
| | Mercer University | | 12 | Scholarship Challenge event is on Oct. 8th. The 2 major opportunities are in fields of Engineering & Technical Communications. See Mrs. Murray if you are interested and would like to be nominated. | | Sept. 25th |
| | MHS Academic Boosters | | 12 | Scholarship worth $500. Application and essay (is limited to 300-500 words). Application is due to Mrs. Murray. | | May 27th |
| | 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 | Mar. 7th |
| | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | | 12 | Christian Character and Leadership Scholarship criteria is demonstrated leadership ability and minimum unweighted GPA of 2.5 | Self-nomination website | Mar. 31st |
| | Mid-Atlantic Christian University – Character & Leadership | | 12 | Seniors who self-identify their interest in attending MACU (Elizabeth City, NC) and receiving this scholarship by completing a form on their website
| Scholarship website | Mar. 31st |
| | Miss NC High School Pageant | | 12 | See Miss Murray for the application packet - actual pageant is on Oct. 23rd! | Pageant website | Oct. 1st |
| | Miss NC Teen USA | | 9-12 | Visit the website: click on “apply now” and submit online photo. Interview will be done by phone. Must be single, US Citizen, and 6 month resident of NC. For paperwork, see Mrs. Murray. Completed Form and snapshot to the State Pageant Office by . | Miss NC Teen USA | June 9th |
| | Miss Race City Scholarhip Pageant | | 11-12 | Applications are available and being accepted now online. Pageant is held on Oct. 29, 2011 in Mooresville. | http://missracecity.com | Oct. 11th |
| | Nashville Auto-Diesel College | | 12 | Any senior applying and planning to attend NADC can apply for this scholarship. MHS can only pick one recipient to nominate. See Mrs. Murray to put your name on the list of consideration. | | Dec. 15th |
| | National Commission for Cooperative Education | | 12 | Wants to apply for a merit co-op scholarship | http://www.co-op.edu | Feb. 15th |
| | National High School Oratorical Contest | | 9-12 | Historical speech - Contact Pam Lytton at Post 48 @ 828-598-0079 or 828-612-1563 Training dates will be Nov. 6, 13, 20 for the event on Jan. 11th | | |
| | NC Alpha Delta Kappa | | 12 | • Riggins Memorial- any senior – 4yr. college in NC • Mills – Rankin Memorial – any senior – 4yr. college • Marley-Berger Fine Arts – any senior – 4 yr college with a major in Fine Arts • Student Achievement – any senior – 2 or 4 yr. college ( www.nccommunity_foundation.org) | | Feb. 1st |
| | NC Bar Association | | 12 | Students who are the children NC law enforcement officers killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. Applications can be downloaded at the following website or contact Jacquelyn Terrell at 1-800-662-7407 or sections@ncbar.org | Application website | Apr. 2nd |
| | 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. | Scholarship site | Mar. 1st |