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Scholarships

Important Scholarship Deadlines

Many of the scholarships available through the Kimmel School of Construction Management, Engineering and Technology require students file a federal form for financial aid, called the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA). It is important that any student planning on applying for a scholarship through the Kimmel School of Construction Management, Engineering and Technology file a FAFSA by January 31 in order to be eligible for the Kimmel School of Construction Management, Engineering and Technology scholarships listed below. The Kimmel School of Construction Management, Engineering and Technology scholarships are awarded in April of every year. All scholarship application materials must be in by February 28. Since consideration for scholarships begins in February, it is essential that students file a FAFSA as soon as possible. Students can file a FAFSA at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Scholarships for the Kimmel School of Construction Management, Engineering and Technology Students

The following scholarships are currently available for Engineering and Technology students:

• The Joshua Thomas Grooms Scholarship: Available to outstanding full-time junior and senior Engineering Technology students at WCU. Recipient must have previously completed a FAFSA form through the campus financial aid office. Short essay required with application. $200 to $500 awards available. See Mr. Ford in Belk 266B for details. Joshua Grooms Scholarship Application


• The Ronald C. Harrell Scholarship: Available to NC residents who are US citizens enrolled in an engineering or engineering technology curriculum. Available to full-time rising sophomores, juniors and seniors. Recipient must have previously completed a FAFSA form through the campus financial aid office. Application and interview required. Awards up to $2000 available. See Dr. James Zhang in Belk 336 for details.


• WNC IEEE Scholarship: Available to full-time Electrical Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology students. Awards up to $500 available. See Dr. Robert Adams in Belk 335 for details.


• WCU Engineering Scholarships: Available to Electrical Engineering freshmen. $1000, renewable awards might become available. See Dr. Ken Burbank in Belk 339 for details.


• Specialty Tool and Fastener Distributors Scholarship (STAFDA): Available to outstanding full-time Engineering Technology students at WCU. Awards up to $1500 available. See Dr. William McDaniel in Belk 230 for details.


• National Electronic Distributors Association (NEDA): Available to outstanding full-time Engineering Technology students at WCU. Awards up to $1000 available. See Professor Chip Ferguson in Belk 223 for details.


• Jackson Paper Scholarship: Available to outstanding full-time Engineering Technology students at WCU. Awards up to $500 available. See Professor Chip Ferguson in Belk 223 for details.


• Caterpillar Equipment Scholarship: Available to outstanding full-time Engineering Technology students at WCU. Awards up to $2000 available. See Professor Chip Ferguson in Belk 223 for details.

The federal government provides a lot of money for students. The United States Federal Government offers both grants and loans. Student grants and Loans typically are based on student need. One source is the Federal Student Aid Information Center is a good place to begin. Point your browser to:

Financial Aid from the U.S. Department of Education

Additionally, you might want to check out private scholarships and loans. Apparently, many scholarships and loans go unclaimed. Several places to search are:

• College Scholarships
• FastWeb
• Ideas Happen
• Scholarships.Com
• SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid
• WCU Financial Aid