College/Scholarship Information
Mark Your Calendar! SENIORS and parents, mark your calendars for our annual College Application Kickoff to be held on Monday, September 13th, at 7:00 p.m. in Cameron Commons. We are fortunate this year to have two speakers that you won’t want to miss. Representatives from both UNC-Chapel Hill and NC State will be presenting general information on applying to college, as well as answering questions from their respective schools.
Change the date! The date for the Sophomore-Junior College Night has been changed from Tuesday, September 21st, to Monday, November 1st, due to a conflict with the speaker. We apologize for the inconvenience.
The annual CACRAO College Fair will be held on September 16th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at UNCW's Trask Coliseum. This year, more than 55 colleges plan to attend. Upper school students, especially juniors and seniors, are encouraged to visit the fair where you will be able to speak with admission representatives and pick up information from most NC schools, as well as some out-of-state colleges.
September 15: UNC-Asheville at 2:30 p.m.
September 16: High Point University at 9:30 a.m.
Randolph-Macon College (VA) at 8:30 a.m.
Eckerd College (FL) at 10:30 a.m.
September 17: Salem College at 9:30 a.m.
Methodist University at 10:00 a.m.
September 24: College of Charleston at 11:30 a.m.
September 30: Duke University at 10:30 a.m. (the only day the school will be in this area; parents of seniors welcome, as well as juniors!)
October 4: Hampden-Sydney College (VA) at 10:45 a.m.
October 7: Southeastern University (FL) at 10:30 a.m.
November 2: Radford University (VA) at 2:00 p.m.
November 12: Campbell University at 11:30 (on-site admission to be held)
Duke’s Pratt School of Engineering – Seniors and their families are invited to the open house on Saturday, October 2, 8:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.admissions.duke.edu/.
Explore Hopkins – Johns Hopkins University invites you to their information presentation on Thursday, September 16, at 7:00 p.m. at the Marriott at Research Triangle Park in Durham, NC.
NC State University – 2010 Open House is scheduled for Saturday, October 16th, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. For more information, visit www.ncsu.edu/openhouse.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) – A regional information session is scheduled for Wednesday, September 29th, at 7:30 p.m. at Cary Academy Auditorium. Visit http://www.mitadmissions.org/ for more information.
Military Service Academy Day – US Senator Kay Hagan invites 7th-12th grade students to the NC National Guard Armory, 2050 National Guard Drive, Morrisville, NC on Saturday, September 25, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Representatives from the five service academies will be available, and information on the service academy nomination process will be discussed.
National Portfolio Day (hosted by Virginia Commonwealth University) – Representatives from art schools around the nation will be available on Saturday, November 6, from 1-5. For listing of schools, see poster on the College Information bulletin board.
PGA Gold Management Visitation Day at Campbell University – Juniors and seniors interested in the golf industry are invited to this event on November 12. See Ms. Copenhaver for the registration or visit www.campbell.edu/pgagm.
SCADAY – Savannah College of Art and Design has Open Houses scheduled for October 9th and November 6th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visit www.scad.edu/visit for information.
Seahawk Saturday (UNCW) – Their Visit Day for Seniors is scheduled for September 25th. Visit
UNC-Charlotte Open House – Dates are at 9:00 a.m. on Saturdays -- October 30, November 20, March 26, and April 16. Visit http://admissions.uncc.edu/ for information.
Scholarship Information:
Belk Scholarship (Davidson College) – This is the college’s most prestigious merit award, which covers the comprehensive costs of attending Davidson. CFA may nominate one candidate no later than November 15th. If you are interested in being considered, please see Ms. Copenhaver right away.
Bryan Scholarship (Davidson College) – Renewable $30,000 award to two scholarship athletes, one female and one male. Nominees are ranked at the top of their class and at the top of their sports. If interested in being nominated, contact Ms. Copenhaver right away. Nominations are due by September 25th, applications for admission are due by October 15th.
Coca-Cola Scholars – This foundation is awarding $3,000,000 a year to 250 deserving students! Apply online at http://www.coca-colascholars.org/ by October 31st.
Danforth Scholars Program – Washington University in St. Louis offers a scholarship for candidates who exhibit a capacity for service and leadership, as well as academic excellence. If you are interested
Gates Millennium Scholars Program -- Students are encouraged to apply for this prestigious scholarship. The award is renewable up to five years and is open to students attending any U.S. accredited college. Criteria include: significant financial need; cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.3; and leadership through community service or activities. Applicants must be African American, American Indian, Asian Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American. If interested, see Ms. Copenhaver. Deadline to apply: January 10, 2011. Visit http://www.gmsp.org/.
Levine Scholars – UNC-Charlotte introduces a new scholarship, which includes full tuition, room/board, a new laptop, and summer experiences totaling $90,000! If you are interested in being nominated from CFA, please see Ms. Copenhaver for more information.
North Carolina Teaching Fellows – Seniors who are interested in a teaching career may visit the website at www.teachingfellows.org for information about this scholarship. If you plan to apply for this prestigious award, see Ms. Copenhaver. The application is online and must be returned to the College Placement Office by October 15, 2010. Elon University will host its Teaching Fellows Prospective Teacher Event for juniors and seniors on Monday, September 20th, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. ECU will be hosting an Interview Skills Building Workshop on Saturday, September 25, from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. for students. See Ms. Copenhaver for more information. ECU is also awarding the James and Connie Maynard Scholarship for students who are applying as a Teaching Fellow. Visit www.coe.ecu.edu/maynardshcolars.
Ron Brown Scholar Program – This prestigious scholarship encourages underrepresented minorities to apply. Visit infor@ronbrown.org for information and the application at http://www.ronbrown.org/.
STAR Scholarship – This is a non-renewable award for $2500 for female seniors. Criteria include: 3.0+ GPA; excellence in academics, leadership activities, and community service. If you have an interest in applying for this scholarship, see Ms. Copenhaver. Deadline: October 8, 2010.
Thomas Wolfe Scholarship at UNC-Chapel Hill – This award is for full undergraduate support for student writers. Applications will be received through November 1. Go to http://english.unc.edu/creative/tws for an application and complete instructions.
University of Toledo Presidential Scholarship – This award includes full tuition/fees for four years and a stipend for study-abroad. Criteria include: 3.8 GPA; 1340 SAT/30 ACT. An application and the scholarship must be submitted by December 1. Visit www.utoledo.edu/admission/apply and www.utoledo.edu/admission/presidential.
Wendy’s High School Heisman Award – Each fall the nation’s most esteemed high school senior men and women are recognized for excellence in academics, athletics, and community/school involvement. Eligible high school seniors can nominate themselves for this prestigious honor by using the online form (www.wendysheisman.com) to present who they are as athletes, scholars with at least a B-average, and citizens. See Ms. Copenhaver for an information card. The application must be completed by October 1, 2010.
Other Opportunities:
College Discovery Day – Discover your future in theatre, as you meet more than 20 colleges on November 20th at Greensboro College. High school seniors audition and present portfolios, underclassmen prepare for senior year, and everyone gets an in-depth look at college theatre programs in North Carolina.
SAT Prep Course – Gramercy Prep will offer its SAT course this fall on three Saturday mornings: Oct. 16, 23, and 30 from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Flyers are in the envelope on the College Information Board.
National Christian College Fair – This event will be hosted by Coastal Christian High School on Thursday, October 7th, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Over 100 colleges will be represented.
Nestle Very Best in Youth – This award is for students ages 13-18, who have distinguished themselves academically and through service and leadership. Winners receive $1,000 to the charity of their choice and an all-expense paid trip for them and one parent to attend the awards ceremony in Los Angeles on July 23, 2010. To apply, visit http://verybestinyouoth.nestleusa.com/ before November 1.
Prudential Spirit of Community Award -- This award seeks to recognize students who have demonstrated exemplary community service and is presented at the local and state levels, as well as the national level. Students apply online at www.spirit.prudential.com or www.principals.org/spirit by November 1st. Print the application and bring it to Ms. Copenhaver. The scholarship committee will select the school representative. Any student in grade 9-12 is eligible to apply.
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