FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION

Nurse Scholars Program (NSP) $3,000 annual merit-based scholarship/loan program available to students entering Associate Degree Nursing. Recipient must be a NC resident; have a 3.0 minimum grade point average on a possible 4.0 scale; leadership potential, and desire to practice nursing on a full-time basis in NC. Scholarship application is online at www.CFNC.org/NSP. It is strongly recommended that applicants remain informed during the application process by routinely viewing the regularly updated Nurse Scholars Current Announcements page at www.CFNC.org. Deadline is May 3, 2009.

NC Student Loan Program for Health, Science, and Mathematics (HSM) financial assistance for NC residents accepted as full-time students in accredited associate, baccalaureate, etc. degree programs leading to degrees in specified health, science, or mathematics-related fields. A listing of eligible fields of study and assistance levels for degree can be found at www.CFNC.org/HSM. Associate Degree Nursing is an eligible field of study. HSM recipients enter into a contract with the State of NC in which they agree to work full-time in NC in the field in which they received financial assistance. One calendar year of full-time employment in an approved area is required for each year of funding.

Prospective Teacher Scholarship Loan $2.500 annual merit-based scholarship/loan program available to full-time students who have chosen to enter the education profession. Recipient must be a NC resident; have a 2.5 or better grade point average.. Apply online at www.CFNC.org/PTSL. Deadline is April 15, 2009.

Teacher Assistant Scholarship Fund (TASF) need and merit based program provides funding to full time teacher assistants who either are pursing initial licensure at NC college or university with an approved teacher education program or enrolled in a NC community college transfer program leading to teacher certification at a qualifying four-year campus. Students must have a 3.0 or better cumulative grade point average and must demonstrate need by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For more information, visit www.CFNC.org/TASF. Applications will be processed until April 10, 2009 or until funds are exhausted.

Educational Assistance for Adoptees and Foster Youth NCReach is a college support program designed to help recipients attend and graduate from any NC State College, University, or Community College without incurring debt. Students receive a grant to assist with tuition and school related expenses, as well as comprehensive support services to help them succeed academically. Eligible students are those who have aged out of NC foster care at age 18; or those who have been adopted from NC foster care on or after their 12^th birthday. Students may qualify through age 25. Online application available at www.NCReach.org .

Coca-Cola Two-Year Colleges Scholarship 400 one-time $1,000 scholarships awarded to students attending two-year degree granting institutions. Applicant must be nominated by a faculty member. Nominee must be a US citizen; have a minimum 2.5 GPA; must have engaged in community service within the previous 12 months as validated by his/her college nominator (either on campus or in the community) or is employed full or part-time; may not be a child or grandchild of a Coca-Cola employee. Application instructions at www.coca-colascholars.org.

Deadline is April 30, 2009.

Allogan Slagle Memorial Scholarships $1,500 awards to undergraduate students who are members of American Indian tribes that are NOT federally recognized. This scholarship does not automatically renew. Students are eligible to apply on a yearly basis. Visit www.indian-affairs.org for complete details. Applications accepted between April 1 and June 15 only.

Adolph Van Pelt Scholarship $1,500 awards to undergraduate students in any curriculum. Scholarships are open to American Indian and Alaska Native students who are 1/4 Indian blood or more and are enrolled members of their tribe. This scholarship does not automatically renew. Students are eligible to apply on a yearly basis. Visit www.indian-affairs.org for complete details. Applications accepted between April 1 and June 15 only.

Displaced Homemaker Scholarships $1,500 awards to undergraduate men and women who would not otherwise be able to complete their educational goals due to family responsibilities. Some examples would be older students who have delayed college to raise their children and are entering college for the first time or students who are returning to college after providing for their children after a number of years. Scholarships are open to American Indian and Alaska Native students who are 1/4 Indian blood or more and are enrolled members of their tribe. This scholarship does not automatically renew. Students are eligible to apply on a yearly basis. Visit www.indian-affairs.org for complete details. Applications accepted between April 1 and June 15 only.

Emilie Hesemeyer Memorial Scholarships $1,500 to undergraduate students with a preference given, but not limited to, pursuing a Major in Education. Scholarships are open to American Indian and Alaska Native students who are 1/4 Indian blood or more and are enrolled members of their tribe. This scholarship is renewable up to four years toward any single degree pending satisfactory progress. Visit www.indian-affairs.org for complete details. Applications accepted between April 1 and June 15 only.

RICHMOND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

A number of scholarships of varying amounts are available to Richmond Community College students. All students applying for RCC scholarships will be required to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid and the institutional scholarship application. Application packages will be available from the Financial Aid Office in late March.

Beam, Annie Brooks Memorial Scholarship--$750 annual award; must be first year enrolled full-time in the Associate Degree Nursing curriculum; must be Richmond County resident and demonstrate scholastic promise, academic achievement, and financial need. The scholarship is renewable for the second year upon satisfactory academic performance.

Beam, Joseph D. Scholarship--$1,000 annual award; must be a resident of Richmond County; preference given to a graduating high school senior; first year full-time enrolling in either Electronics Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology or Computer Engineering Technology; demonstrate academic excellence. The scholarship is renewable for the second year upon satisfactory academic performance.

Bennett Family Memorial Scholarship--$1,000 annual award; must be a customer, employee, or an immediate family member of a customer or an employee of the Ellerbe Telephone Company. First year full-time enrolled in a two-year curriculum. Preference will be given to applicants enrolling in the Electronics Engineering Technology and the Business Administration curricula (in that order) before qualified applicants in other curricula will be considered. The recipient must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 for all courses taken in high school, or a minimum score of 275 on the GED test. Renewable if maintains a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher with no grade lower than “C.”

Bennett, Russell E. III Memorial Scholarship--$750 annual award; must be a Richmond County resident enrolled full-time in the first year of Information Systems curriculum; demonstrate scholastic promise, academic achievement, and financial need. The scholarship is renewable for a second year upon satisfactory academic performance.
Brown, Emma Lou Daniels Memorial Scholarship—$750 annual award; must be first year full-time enrolled in an associate degree curriculum; must be a resident of Richmond or Scotland County; must demonstrate scholastic promise, academic achievement, and financial need. The scholarship is renewable for a second year if the recipient maintains a grade point average of 2.5 or higher.

Brown, Polly Memorial Scholarship--$250 nonrenewable award; second year student enrolled full-time in a two year curriculum program; minimum of 20 semester hours completed; minimum of 3.0 grade point average and no grade lower than a “C”.

Burrell, Gene and Alice Scholarship--$1,000 annual award; awarded to a second year student who has completed at least 24 semester hours in the Associate in Arts curriculum with no grade lower than a "C" and a cumulative grade point average of 3.0. Preference will be given to applicants who have completed at least two history courses at Richmond Community College with no grade lower than an “A” and have plans to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree with a major in history.

Bynum, Ruth McFarland Memorial Scholarship--$1,000 annual award; awarded to a Richmond County resident enrolled as a first year full-time student in the Business Administration curriculum. The scholarship is renewable for a second year upon satisfactory academic performance.

CSX Transportation System Scholarship--$750 annual award; must be an employee of the CSX System, child of an employee, or a dislocated employee from CSX who is a first year full-time student enrolled in any vocational, technical, or college transfer curriculum; must be Richmond County resident; demonstrate scholastic promise, academic achievement. The scholarship is renewable for the second year upon satisfactory academic performance.

Cadieu, Sr., J. Neal Memorial Scholarship--$750 annual award to a full-time first year Richmond County resident enrolling in the Associate Degree Nursing curriculum. Applicant must demonstrate scholastic promise, academic achievement, and financial need. The scholarship is renewable for a second year upon satisfactory academic performance.

Carter, Carolyn Wilson Memorial Scholarship--$750 annual award; second year full-time Associate Degree Nursing student who demonstrates scholastic promise, academic achievement, and financial need. Applicants must be recommended by the RCC Nursing Department. The RCC Financial Aid Committee and the Chairperson of Nursing will make the final selection.

Chisholm, Dorothy King Memorial Scholarship--$750 annual award; awarded to a first time full-time Richmond County resident enrolling in the Associate Degree Nursing curriculum. The recipient must demonstrate scholastic promise, academic achievement, and financial need. The scholarship is renewable for a second year upon satisfactory academic performance.

Cole, Robert L. Memorial Scholarship--$750 annual award to a full-time first year Richmond County resident enrolled in the Associate Degree Nursing, Criminal Justice, or Human Services Technology curriculum. The recipient must demonstrate scholastic promise and academic achievement. The scholarship is renewable for a second year upon satisfactory academic performance.

Community College Trust Fund Scholarship—$1,000 annual award for full-time enrollment (12 or more credit hours); $750 for 3/4 time enrollment (9 – 11 credit hours); $500 for 1/2 enrollment (6 – 8 credit hours); currently enrolled in certificate, diploma, or degree program; must be enrolled at least 1/2 time (6 or more credit hours). These awards are based on financial need and merit. This award is a non-renewable scholarship.

Covington, Abbie G. Scholarship--$750 annual award to a family member of an employee of the City of Hamlet; must be first year full-time student in a curriculum program. The recipient must demonstrate scholastic promise and financial need. The scholarship is renewable for a second year upon satisfactory academic performance.

Culler, The Carlton C./Michael W. Sellers Memorial Scholarship--$750 annual award; second year full-time student enrolled in the Information Systems curriculum who demonstrates financial need. The scholarship is renewable for the second year upon satisfactory academic performance.

Currie, Daniel Robert Memorial Scholarship--$1,000 annual award to a first year full-time student entering the Associate Degree Nursing curriculum. The scholarship is renewable for a second year upon satisfactory academic performance.

Dawkins, Jr., Jackson L. Scholarship--$400 annual award to a full-time student in a vocational, technical, or college transfer curricula; must have a 2.5 GPA for all courses taken in high school, or a minimum score of 275 on the GED test and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is renewable for a second year upon satisfactory academic performance.

Dewitt, Lindsey G. Endowment Scholarship--$1,000 annual award; first year full-time in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering Technology or Machining Technology curricula. Preference is given to Richmond County residents. The recipient must demonstrate academic achievement, scholastic ability and financial need. Machining Technology applicants will be considered full-time if enrolled for all Machining courses scheduled each semester. The scholarship may be renewed for the second year based if the recipient maintains a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher with no grade lower than “C”.

Dockery, Eleanor Mary Memorial Scholarship--$1,000 annual award; must be a Richmond County resident enrolled full-time in any vocational, technical, or college transfer curriculum who demonstrates financial need. If an entering student, must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 for all courses taken in high school, or a minimum score of 275 on the GED test. If a continuing or transfer student with at least 30 hours of academic credit, must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 for all courses taken in college. The scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the student maintains a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher with no grade lower than a “C”.

Dockery, Nicholas West, Sr. Memorial Scholarship--$1,000 annual award; must be a Richmond County resident enrolled full-time in the first year of an associate degree curriculum; must demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is renewable for a second year upon satisfactory academic performance.

Dunlap, Rhonda Warlick Memorial Scholarship--$750 annual award; first year full- or part-time student in the Associate of Arts degree with a stated intention of pursuing certification as a teacher. The part-time student must be enrolled in at least six hours each semester. The recipient must be a high school graduate with a minimum grade point average of 2.5, or a minimum score of 275 on the GED test. This award is renewable for subsequent semesters with no more than a total of six academic semesters or three academic years.

Dunn, Earl G. Memorial Scholarship--$500 annual award (nonrenewable) must be a full-time student; Richmond County resident; entering the Criminal Justice curriculum; a currently employed Richmond County law enforcement officer, a graduating Richmond Senior High School senior entering CJT, or a second year Criminal Justice student.

Ferre`, Dr. George A. Memorial Scholarship--$750 annual award; awarded to a student Medical Assisting Technology who demonstrates scholastic promise, academic achievement, and financial. The scholarship is renewable for a second year upon satisfactory academic performance.

Fipps, Charles K. Scholarship--$1,800 annual award to assist a full-time student enrolled in the Associate Degree Nursing curriculum. The scholarship is renewable for a second year upon satisfactory academic performance.

Grimsley, Joseph W. Memorial Scholarships for Achievement and Leadership--$1,500 annual award, recipient must be accepted for enrollment as a full-time student in a vocational, technical, or college transfer curriculum; be a high school or GED graduate with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or a score of 275 or higher on the GED test; and document involvement in extracurricular activities, work experience, community service, or other non-academic pursuits, such as military service, church involvement, scouts, etc. The scholarship is renewable for a second year based on satisfactory academic performance.

Hamilton, Melva W. Scholarship--$1,000 annual award given to a first year, full-time student in Associate Degree Nursing; must demonstrate scholastic promise and financial need. If a qualified Nursing student is not available, the award may be granted to a student in Medical Assisting Technology who meets all of the other qualifications. The scholarship is renewable for a second year upon satisfactory academic performance.

Harrison, J. Robert Memorial Scholarship--$750 annual award; first year full- or part-time student enrolled in the Electronic Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, or Information Systems Technology curriculum. (Part-time student must be enrolled at least 1/2 time). A student must demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. Preference will be given to those applicants who are employed part or full-time. The scholarship is renewable for the second year upon satisfactory academic performance.

Hayes, Wyndie Daniels Brown Memorial Scholarship--$750 annual award given to a first year, full-time resident of Richmond or Scotland County enrolled in the Associate Degree Nursing curriculum; must demonstrate scholastic promise, academic achievement, and financial need. The scholarship is renewable for a second year upon satisfactory academic performance.

Human Services Club Memorial Scholarship-- $500 annual awards to students entering the second year of Human Services Technology. Student must maintain a 3.0 GPA or better and demonstrate scholastic promise, academic achievement, and dedication to the Human Services profession. Applicant must submit an essay entitled “Why I Chose the Human Services Curriculum.” Attach the essay to the back of the scholarship application.

Johnson-Shepherd Memorial Scholarship--$750 annual award; recipient must be a first year full-time student in a curriculum program leading to an Associate in Arts degree who plans to attend a four-year college or university to attain a baccalaureate degree. Recipient must demonstrate scholastic promise and financial need. The scholarship is renewable based upon satisfactory academic performance.

Kindley, G.R. and Mary Ellen Scholarship--$750 annual award; must be a Richmond County resident enrolled full-time in the Mechanical Engineering Technology curriculum who demonstrates financial need. A new student must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 for all courses taken in high school, or a minimum score of 275 on the GED test. The scholarship may be renewable for a second year if the student maintains a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher with no grade lower than a “C”.

Kiwanis Club of Laurinburg Bookship--$350 non-renewable award to an employed Scotland County citizen seeking to further his/her education; must be enrolled full- or part-time in a degree or certificate program or a program that prepares a student to sit for State certification or licensure; must be employed full- or part-time. The $350 award will be restricted to the purchase of required textbooks for the Fall semester. Any residual funds will be available for the purchase of required textbooks for the Spring semester of the same academic year providing that the recipient is still enrolled and in good standing. Funds may not be given directly to the student or used for any other purpose.

Kiwanis Golden K. Club Scholarship--$1,200 annual award to a Scotland County resident entering the Associate Degree Nursing curriculum; must be enrolled full-time, demonstrate scholastic promise, academic achievement, and dedication to the nursing curriculum. Scholarship is renewable for the second year upon satisfactory academic performance. The award for the second year is $800.

Lackey, Annie Louise Memorial Scholarship--$1,000 award; first-time student enrolled in the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree curriculum, Richmond County resident who demonstrates need and ability. Preference will be given to applicants who express an interest in completing their baccalaureate studies at Wingate University. The scholarship is renewable for the second year upon satisfactory academic performance.

Lavery, Florence G. Nursing Scholarship--$1,734 award to a first year student in the Associate Degree Nursing curriculum based on merit and need. The award will be disbursed as $967 for the fall semester and $767 for the spring semester. Applicant must accept as a precondition of the award a requirement to make contact with the donor within thirty days of notification of the award and at least quarterly (every 90 days) thereafter. Contact may be telephonic or written. The scholarship is renewable for the second year upon satisfactory academic performance.

Long, Phyllis D. Memorial Nursing Scholarship--$2,000 annual award to a Richmond County resident enrolled in the Associate Degree Nursing program; demonstrate need. The scholarship is renewable for the second year upon satisfactory academic performance.

MacCallum, Thomas and May Burch Scholarship--$750 annual award; awarded to a Richmond County resident who is enrolled full-time in a vocational, technical, or college transfer curriculum; must demonstrate financial need and academic achievement. The scholarship is renewable for the second year upon satisfactory academic performance.

McRae, Harris McKinnon Memorial Scholarship--$1,250 annual award; must be a resident of Richmond County with preference given to a graduating high school senior residing in the northern part of Richmond County (Ellerbe and above); entering Business Administration or Accounting as a full-time student; demonstrate scholastic promise and academic achievement in high school. The scholarship is renewable for the second year upon satisfactory academic performance.

Morrison Youth Scholarship --$750 annual award; first year full-time student enrolled in a technical or vocational curriculum; must have financial need. Priority of selection will be given to an applicant who is on probation/parole in the correctional system or a former inmate of a correctional institution. Employees or immediate family members of employees of Morrison Youth Institution are not eligible to apply. The scholarship is renewable for the second year if the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Pee Dee Electric Membership Corporation Scholarship--$500 annual award (nonrenewable); demonstrate scholastic promise and financial need; enrolled full-time in a diploma or degree curriculum. Preference given to a student whose family is a member of the Pee Dee Electric Membership Co-op; however, this is not a requirement.

Pence, Margaret Ussery and Robert F., Jr. Memorial Scholarship--$500 annual award; first-year student enrolled in Associate Degree Nursing curriculum who demonstrates scholastic promise, academic achievement, and financial need. Renewable for a second year upon satisfactory academic achievement.

Queen, Meg C. Memorial Scholarship--$750 annual award; first year full-time student enrolled in a vocational, technical, or college transfer curriculum. The recipient must demonstrate scholastic promise, academic achievement, and financial need. The scholarship is renewable for a second year upon satisfactory academic performance.

Rose, Vera Anderson Memorial Scholarship--$1,000 annual award to a resident of Richmond or Scotland County enrolled in the Associate Degree Nursing curriculum who demonstrates scholastic promise, academic achievement, and financial need. The award is renewable for a second year upon satisfactory academic performance.

Richmond Community College Foundation Scholarships--$1,000 annual award; recipient must be enrolled full-time in any curriculum. One Richmond County and one Scotland County recipient will be selected. Student must demonstrate scholastic promise, academic achievement and financial need. The scholarship is renewable for a second year upon satisfactory academic performance.

Richmond Community College Merit Scholarships--$1,000 annual award; first year full-time student enrolling in any diploma or degree curriculum. The recipient must be a legitimate scholar as demonstrated by prior academic excellence and must be committed to community involvement learning.

Ruiz, San Juana Memorial Scholarship--$1,000 non-renewable award; must be enrolled full-time in any curriculum. The recipient must be selected based on merit. The scholarship must be applied to tuition, fees, and books.

Sealed Air Corporation Scholarship--$750 annual award; full-time student enrolling in the first year of a two-year Associate Degree curriculum. The recipient must demonstrate scholastic promise, academic achievement and financial need. The scholarship is renewable for the second year upon satisfactory academic performance.

Singleton, Lou Ann Smith Memorial Scholarship--$750 annual award; first year full-time student entering Mechanical Engineering Technology curriculum; must be a Richmond County resident; maintain a grade point average at or above the level required for graduation; demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is renewable for the second year upon satisfactory academic performance.

Smith, Jean & John B., Jr. Memorial Scholarship--$750 annual award; must be a Richmond County resident enrolled full-time in any vocational, technical, or college transfer curriculum. Must also have a grade point average of 2.5 for all courses taken in high school, or a minimum score of 275 on the GED test. The scholarship may be renewable for a second year if the student maintains a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher with no grade lower than a “C”.

Street, Dr. Robert D. Scholarship--$750 annual award; must be a first year full-time student in a curriculum program within the Business Technology Division with preference given to students in the Accounting curriculum. Recipient must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 for all courses taken in high school, or a minimum score of 275 on the GED test; must demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is renewable for the second year if the recipient maintains a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher with no grade lower than “C”.

Taylor, Prentice Memorial Scholarship--$500 annual award; second year full-time student
enrolled in any technical or college transfer curriculum.

Thorpe, Richard Memorial Scholarship--$750 annual award; awarded to a full-time, first-year student enrolled in a vocational, technical, or college transfer curriculum. Recipient must be a Richmond County resident; demonstrate financial need. Priority will be given to applicants who are (a) employed in the textile industry or whose parents are employed in the textile industry or (b) graduates of Rohanen High School or children of Rohanen graduates.

Time Warner Cable Scholarships--$1,000 annual award; must be a full-time student enrolled in a vocational, technical, or college transfer curriculum that demonstrates scholastic promise, academic, achievement, and financial need. The scholarship may be renewable for a second year if the recipient maintains a grade point average of 2.5 or higher.

Unimin Corporation Scholarship—awarded to a student enrolled in an Associate Degree or Diploma in a program related to math, science, engineering, or industry with continuation of academic studies toward a four-year degree. Preference will be given to family members of current Unimin employees with special consideration to students declaring their interest in pursuing their four-year degree. Award is $1,000 for a full-time student (12 or more credit hours); $750 for a 3/4 time student (9 – 11 credit hours); $500 for a 1/2 time student (6 – 8 credit hours) maintaining a 2.5 GPA and no grade lower than a “C”. The scholarship may be renewable for a second year upon satisfactory academic performance not exceeding four full-time semester hours (half-time eight semester hours).

The United Way-Imperial Foods Scholarships--awarded to children of the Imperial Foods disaster victims. The scholarships cover tuition and fees for any associate degree, certificate, or diploma program not to exceed seven semesters. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and maintain a 2.0 grade point average for continuation of the scholarship.

Vulcan Materials Company Scholarship--$1,000 annual award; must be full-time student in a curriculum program who demonstrates academic achievement and financial need. Priority will be given to Vulcan employees or their family members before considering other qualified applicants. If awarded to a first-year student, the scholarship may be renewable for a second year upon satisfactory academic performance.

Wachovia Technical Scholarship--$500 annual award; must be a N. C. resident; enrolling as a full-time student in the second year of an associate degree program. The scholarships are awarded on satisfactory evidence of financial need, scholastic promise, and prior performance at RCC.

Wicker, D. D. and Esta C. Memorial Scholarship--$1,000 annual award to a first time full-time Richmond County resident entering a college transferable curriculum. The recipient must demonstrate scholastic promise, academic achievement, and financial need. The scholarship is renewable for a second year upon satisfactory academic performance.

Williams, Dr. Bill and Bobbie Scholarship--$750 annual award to a Hamlet resident enrolled full-time in a vocational, technical or college transfer curriculum. Recipient must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 for all courses taken in high school, or minimum score of 275 on the GED test. Recipient must demonstrate financial need. This scholarship is renewable for a second year if the recipient maintains a grade point average of 2.5 or higher with no grade lower than “C”.

Williamson, Jr., Dr. B. Wingate Scholarship--$750 annual award to a first year full-time student enrolled in a two-year curriculum. The recipient must be a Richmond County resident and have a minimum GPA of 2.5 for all courses taken in high school, or a minimum score of 275 on the GED. This scholarship is renewable for a second year if the recipient maintains a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher with no grade lower than “C”.

Woman’s Club of Hamlet Susie B. Powers Scholarship--$750 annual award; must be entering the second year of the Associate Degree Nursing curriculum and enrolled full-time with a minimum 2.5 grade point average for all courses taken in the first year. Preference will be given to a female applicant from Hamlet; however, this is not a requirement. Financial need and academic achievement will be considered

OUTSIDE SOURCES OF AID

Workforce Investment Act (WIA)--apply at the Job Link center in your county.

• Richmond County Are you a Richmond County resident who is laid off? Do you have a valid NC Driver's License? Are you over 21 and have clean criminal record? If you answered "Yes" to all these questions and are interested in a career in truck driving, please call 910-997-9180 and ask for Inez.
  
• Lumber River Local Area Workforce Investment Act (WIA): Assistance with tuition, books, supplies and supportive services may be available for low-income adults and dislocated workers who are eligible for the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) programs. Apply at the local JobLink Career Center in your area. Visit www.lumberriverwdb.org/joblinks.htm for more information about the JobLink Career Centers in Bladen, Hoke, Robeson and Scotland counties.

Child Care Assistance--limited funds will be available to assist parents with childcare while attending scheduled classes. Child must be placed in a State Approved Day Care Facility or State Approved Home. Applications will be available during the months of June and July and may be picked up in Student Development. Tim Harris is the contact person at Richmond Community College for this program.

Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Tax Credits--Two different tax incentives that may reduce the amount of taxes paid by the student or the parents of community college students are available to community college students. The Hope scholarship tax credit or the lifetime learning tax credit could reduce the amount of federal taxes paid for fiscal year 2005. However, only one tax credit per student may be claimed in each tax year. In both the Hope scholarship and lifetime learning credit, qualified tuition and related expenses that are necessary as part of enrollment are eligible expenses if paid in 2005. Books, supplies, travel expenses and lodging are not eligible expenses. More information on tax benefits for higher education is available at www.irs.gov, and in IRS Publication 970. Or call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040.

American Cancer Society Southeast Division College Scholarship Program—scholarship opportunity exclusively for students with a history of cancer. The program gives cancer survivors the opportunity to pursue a degree from an accredited university, community college or vocational/technical school. Eligibility: diagnosis of cancer before the age of 21; legal resident of GA, NC, or SC; accepted to an accredited two or four-year college or university or a vocational/technical school. Recipient must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA. Call American Cancer Society at 1-800-282-4914 for application.

Datatel Scholars Foundation Scholarship Program—The Datatel Foundation awards scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students attending Datatel client institutions. RCC is a client institution. Four different scholarship programs are available for the 2006-2007 academic year with awards ranging in value from $1,000 to $2,500. All applications must be submitted online at www.datatel.com/dsf. Applications are available online now. Due date is January 31, 2006.

State Employees Association of NC, Inc. Scholarship—scholarships for active Association members, their spouses, and dependent children who are enrolled as full-time students. Scholarships awarded based on merit or financial need. Applications are available from the RCC Financial Aid Office. Deadline is April 15, 2006. Application and required information must be returned to the District Chairperson by this date.

TYLENOL Scholarship—Ten $10,000 scholarships and 150 $1,000 scholarships for higher education to students who demonstrate leadership in community activities and school activities and major or who intend to major in areas that will lead to careers in health-related fields, and are residents of the United States or District of Columbia. Deadline is in April, 2006. Applications are available on-line at www.tylenolscholarship.com.

MENSA of Eastern North Carolina Education and Research Foundation Scholarships-The only eligibility requirement is that the applicant be enrolled, for the academic year following the award in a degree program in an accredited American institution of post-secondary education. For the general awards, the applicant need not be a member of Mensa nor qualified for Mensa, and the general awards are unrestricted as to age, race, gender, level of post-secondary education and financial need. Awards are made in amounts ranging from $300 to $1000. Download an official entry form via the Internet at: http://foundation.us.mensa.org/scholarships/zipfinder.php. Deadline is January 15, 2006.

INTERNET SEARCH SITES

Many financial aid programs are available to students. You can search for scholarships through the Internet under key words such as “financial aid”; “student aid”; “scholarships”, etc. The following site addresses have been checked out by the Financial Aid Office and are legitimate. However, if you reach any point in your search that asks for payment or credit card number, exit the address immediately. Don’t pay someone else to do searches for you when you can do them yourself at no charge. (Disclaimer: RCC does not endorse any of the sites.)

www.cfnc.org The best site for North Carolina residents

www.fastweb.monster.com Large database of 275,000 scholarships (they say)

www.scholarships.com Find money for College

www.collegenet.com This site has a $1.6 billion scholarship base.

www.studentawards.com Site has tens of thousands of awards in its database.

www.collegefund.org This organization provides information about resources for Native Americans.

www.hispanicfund.org This organization provides information for funding resources for Hispanic Americans.

www.uncf.org/scholarship/scholarshipSearch.asp List with some of the scholarships available from the United Negro College Fund

ANOTHER GOOD SITE www.ncnavigator.org Site includes job and career information, employment resources, employer listings, and much more.

College Foundation of North Carolina

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

The SmartStudent TM Guide to Financial Aid

Federal Student Aid

Student Gateway to U.S. Government

Also check Channel 21 on Time Warner Cable in Richmond County for additional scholarships.