November Scholarship Guide now available

GMHS Scholarship Guide (in pdf form)

Visit http://www.scholarshipplus.com/wake for a complete list of all Wake County Scholarships.

UPCOMING DEADLINES:

WAKE NCAE John I. Wilson Teacher Scholarship –$1000 for the child of a NCAE member who is pursuing a degree in education. Information for the scholarship is posted online at http://www.wakencae.org/ Application deadline is 11/8/2008.

FREE COLLEGE APPLICATION WEEK
The week of November 10-14, 2008 is FREE College Application week . You can apply to the following colleges using the online application at www.cfnc.org and the following colleges will waive the application fee during the week of November 10-14:

Barton CollegeMars Hill College
Belmont Abbey CollegeMeredith College
Bennett College for WomenMethodist University
Brevard CollegeMontreat College
Cabarrus College Health SciencesMount Olive College
Campbell UniversityNC Wesleyan
Catawba CollegePeace College
Chowan UniversityPfeiffer University
Gardner-Webb UniversityQueens University
Greensboro CollegeSt. Andrews Pres.
Johnson C. Smith UniversitySalem College
Lees-McRae CollegeShaw University
Lenoir-Rhyne UniversityWarren Wilson
Livingston CollegeWingate University
Louisburg CollegeAll North Carolina Community Colleges


Wednesday, November 12, is College Application Day at at GMHS. You may see your counselor or Dean of Students on that day for help in applying to college.

Appalachian State University/ – Academic Scholarships Deadline – November 14, 2008.

High Point University Open House – November 15,

Western Carolina University Open House – November 15


Seniors, be sure to notify Ms. Hawley if you receive a scholarship, academic or athletic, to further your education. Seniors, as you receive academic and athletic scholarships, please bring a copy of the notification letter to Counselor Mrs. Hawley in Student Services so the money offered you can be announced at the May Awards Ceremony and included in the total dollars offered the Class of 2009 and announced at graduation in June. You do not even have to attend the college that offers you the scholarship.


You must be an active participant in the search for financial assistance. The best place to look for scholarships and financial aid is through the college/university to which you are applying. Check the college/university website for requirements, due dates, and applications for Scholarships and Financial Aid. Also check the website for the particular department to which you are applying within the college/university. Note and meet the deadlines.