College Planning

Planning for a four-year university

Fall

PSAT-Practice SAT Test; Administered to all 11th graders and open to 9th and 10th graders.
RISE SPCC College Entrance Test; Administered to all 9th and to 10th graders who have not passed all sections of the test. PLAN-Practice ACT Test; Required by the state for all 10th graders.
Final Exams-Given in December for all high school classes and the majority of college classes.

Spring

ACT College Entrance Exam: Required by the state for all 11th graders.
RISE SPCC College Entrance Test: Administered to all 9th and 10th graders who have not passed all sections of the test.
Final Exams: Given in May for all high school classes and the majority of college classes.

ACT Testing

The state of North Carolina has mandated that all 11th graders take the ACT test. This free ACT test can be used for college admissions and to help students with preparing for careers. The test takes place each year on the first Tuesday in March. For more information on the ACT and preparing for the test view the links below.

PSAT Testing

The PSAT is a practice test to help students prepare for the SAT. Results from the PSAT are only for students and not shared with colleges and universities. The PSAT takes place each year on the third Wednesday in October. For more information on the PSAT view the links below.

Scholarships

General Scholarships

Selective Scholarships - Nomination Required

UNC Chapel Hill Morehead-Cain
UNC Charlotte Levine
NC State University Parks Scholarship
NC State Centennial Scholarship Program
Davidson Belk Scholarship
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizen Award
Admission Hook Scholarship (Deadline of September)
Quest Bridge National College Match (Deadline of September)
Multiple Scholarships (Deadline of September and beyond)
Golden Door Scholars (DACA and Undocumented Students) (Deadline of October)
Univision 40 Nuestra Juventud Scholarship-Deadline of October
CIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program-Deadline of October
National Young Arts Scholarship-Deadline of October
Horatio Alger Scholarship-Deadline of October
Coca Cola Scholarship-Deadline of October
Chapel Hill's Thomas Wolfe Scholarship-Deadline of October
Sun Trust Off To School Scholarships Sweepstakes-Starts in October
Mometrix College Scholarship-Entries Accepted Oct-May
NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing (Girls in grades 9-12)-Deadline of November
Prudential Spirit of Community Award-Deadline of November
Transportation YOU Scholarship (Girls 13-18years)-Deadline of November
Air Force ROTC Scholarship-Deadline of December
Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Competition-Deadline of December
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship-Deadline of December
KFC Reach Education Grant Program (KFC Employees Only)-Application opens in December
NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award (Small Business Owners)-Deadline of December
Union County Youth NAACP ESSAY CONTEST (grades 9-12)-Deadline of January
The North Carolina Hispanic College Fund-Deadline of January
Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Scholarships-Deadline of January
Ronald McDonald House Charity Scholarships-Deadline of January
Cologate-Palmolive Make The U Scholarship-Deadline of January
JFK Profile In Courage Essay Contest-Deadline of January
Ron Brown Scholarship-Deadline of January
Burger King Scholarships-Deadline of January
Gates Millenium Scholarship-Deadline of January
Healthcare Leaders Scolarship-Deadline of January
The Atlantic & College Board Writing Competition (16-19 year olds)-Deadline of February
Herff Jones Believe In You Scholarship-Deadline of February
Regions Riding Forward Scholarship-Deadline of February
NCAE Dr. Martin Luther King Scholarship-Deadline of February
Michael A DeMayo Scholarship Program-Deadline of February
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program-Deadline of February
NC Motherless Daughters Scholarship (Girls only)-Deadline of February
PSA Distracted Driving Contest-Deadline of February
Stacey Palasek Memorial Scholarship (Science Majors)-Deadline of February
Union County Education Foundation Senior Scholarship-Deadline of February
Buick Achievers Scholarship-(Engineering and/or Automotive interest)-Deadline of February 29
M Wagne Mangum Scholarship-(Various Consumer Sciences and/or Agriculture Majors)-Deadline of March 1
Charlotte Metro Area Relocation Scholarship-Deadline of March
Engineer Girl Essay Contest (grades 9-12)-Deadline of March
Engineering for You Video Contest (grades 9-12)-Deadline of March
UCPAPA Scholarship for Students of Administrators (Education Majors)-Deadline of March
Novotni ADHD Scholarship-Deadline of March
Michael Yasick ADHD Scholarship by Shire-Deadline of March
NC State USBC Association Inc. Youth Scholarship (Bowling Scholarship)-Deadline of March
Mary and Millard Kiker Scholarship-Deadline of March
Khol's Cares Scholarship Program- (See Counselor for Nomination)-Deadline of March
Union Power College Scholarship-Deadline March
NC Association of Educational Office Professionals Scholarships -Deadline of March
AFSA High School Scholarship (All Majors)-Entries Accepted Sept-April
Lenoir-Rhyne Teaching Scholars-Deadline of April
Edward and Trudy Suddreth Scholarship of Excellence Award (Food industry and/or family members)-Deadline of April 4
NC Retail Mercants Association Scholarship (retail workers and/or family members)-Deadline of April 4
Union County Antique Tractor and Power Club Scholarship (Agricultural Majors)-Deadline of April
Union County Master Gardener Scholarship-(Environmental Related Majors)-Deadline of April
Bob R. McQuire/NC Child Support Council Scholarship-Deadline of April
North Carolina Bar Association Scholarship Program-Deadline of April
Delta Kappa Gamma Education Scholarship-(Female Education Majors)-Deadline of April 2
Union County Association of Educators Scholarship (Education Majors)-Deadline of April
State Employees Association of North Carolina Scholarship Foundation-Deadline of April
Extend the Dream Scholarship
Pharmacy Technician Scholarship-Deadline of June
Fashion Professional Scholarship-Deadline of June
Animation Professional Scholarship-Deadline of June
Storage.com Scholarship-Deadline of July
Lending Tree Scholarship-Deadline of July

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