E - news - ucps - Cuthbertson High School
E - news - ucps - Cuthbertson High School
E - news - ucps - Cuthbertson High School
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Before he became America’s 40th president, Ronald Reagan pursued leadership roles to inspire and advocate for<br />
those around him. Describe how your leadership and service has made a positive difference in your school, in<br />
your community, in your family and/or on the job, and how it will continue to make a difference in college and<br />
beyond.<br />
2011 NC Strawberry Association Scholarship-<br />
The NC Strawberry Association is offering a 2011 NC Strawberry Association Scholarship. The scholarship is open<br />
to high school seniors or current college students applying, accepted to, or currently enrolled in a land grant<br />
university who are interested in or having declared a major in a program of study directly related to the<br />
strawberry industry (e.g. small fruit production, marketing, food science, nutrition, entomology, agronomy, etc).<br />
The Scholarship Award for 2011 is $500. The number of scholarships awarded will be based on funds available<br />
and applications received. The deadline to apply is May 1. For more information, visit<br />
www.ncstrawberry.org/docs/AboutScholarship2011.htm or contact NCSA at info@ncstrawberry.com.<br />
A Few Good Men Scholarship-<br />
A Few Good Men, Inc. is offering (2) $500.00 scholarships to high school seniors. If you are interested in<br />
pursuing this scholarship opportunity, please visit www.afewgoodmennc.org. The deadline to apply is April 15,<br />
2011.<br />
Union County/Monroe N.C. Friends of NRA Committee- Scholarship<br />
Attention Seniors, the NRA will be offering (1) $500.00 scholarship to students of UCPS. Please visit their<br />
website at www.unioncountyfnra.org to apply. The deadline to submit your application is April 23th.<br />
Siler Presbyterian Scholarship-<br />
Siler Presbyterian Men of the Church is offering scholarships for young people that are interested in attending a<br />
technical school, community college or a junior college. If you are interested in pursuing this scholarship, please<br />
see Mrs. Daniels for an application. The deadline to apply is May 20 th .<br />
Weddington Optimist Club -<br />
The Weddington Optimist Club is pleased to announce that it is starting the selection process for the computer<br />
giveaway scholarship program. A <strong>Cuthbertson</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> senior will be awarded this scholarship which<br />
includes a laptop computer with Microsoft student office software valued at over eight hundred dollars. To<br />
apply for this scholarship you must complete a cover page and write an essay (details listed below). The due<br />
date for the essay is noon April 19, 2011. Scholarship recipients will be notified by May 5, 2011. Scholarship<br />
recipients must attend the Weddington Optimist Club meeting at the Weddington Optimist Park on Thursday<br />
May 26 th at 7pm.The essay should be typed (single space) with a maximum of 2 pages. A hand written essay will<br />
be acceptable if there is no access to a home or school computer/printer. Please return your completed essay to<br />
“CONTACT NAME” in guidance by the due date.<br />
The following information should be on the cover page:<br />
• Name, high school, home address, e-mail, home phone, intended college and major.<br />
• <strong>High</strong> school awards, honors, extra-curricular activities, community service and employment.<br />
Essay Question<br />
Why are you deserving of this computer scholarship award and will this award financially make a difference in<br />
your ability to attend college?<br />
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