SCHOLARSHIP HANDBOOK
YOUR GUIDE TO APPLYING FOR CROSBY SCHOLARS SCHOLARSHIPS
2022-2023
ACADEMIC BASED
Advancing Capitalism Scholarship
Carolyn “Mimi” Fox Education Scholarship
Jessica Hill Davis Memorial Scholarship
Michael Nachman Scholarship
Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity - Gamma Kappa
Boulé Scholarship
PROGRAM BASED
AAMPED Scholarship
Right Decisions/Right Now Scholarship
SCHOOL BASED
Kay Landry Scholarship Award
Dean Smith Integrity Award
Kristie Y. Mingo Memorial Scholarship
Ronnetta M. Mosby Legacy Award
The Wingate University Scholarship for Crosby Scholars
Lola Ann Blasingame Evans Memorial Scholarship
The Wake Forest University Crosby Scholars Scholarship
NEED BASED
James L. Einstein College Scholarship
Les + Evelyn Riley Memorial Scholarship
The Fulton Carolina Medal
Scholarship Pathways
ESSAY BASED
Joyce Kohfeldt Determination Award
Friends of Bernardine Rea Scholarship
Mommie J Scholarship
The Goodwill Willpower Scholarship
COMMUNITY SERVICE BASED
The Mona W. Lovett Awards
Community Volunteer Excellence Award
Excellence in Volunteer Leadership Award
Outstanding Commitment to Service Award
Service and Relationships Award
FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS
Joe Neely Memorial Scholarship
John A. Taylor Achievement Award
Kathryn Crosby Scholarship for Excellence
Kenneth Simington Scholarship Fund
Paul Fulton First Generation Scholarship
SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTIONS & ELIGIBILITY
All scholarship details or criteria are subject to change. The most accurate and up-to-date information will always be posted in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal.
All Crosby Scholars Scholarship funds are provided by individual and corporate donors who wish to support students on the basis of merit and/or service, and are not allocated from funds earmarked for need-based Last Dollar Grant resources.
AAMPED Scholarship | $1,000 Scholarship | Non-renewable
To be eligible, student must:
Enroll in a two- or four-year college or university
Have participated in an AAMPED activity during their senior year
Have a cumulative weighted GPA of at least 3.0
Have completed all requirements of the Crosby Scholars Program since 9th grade
Have completed at least 10 hours of community service during their high school year
Submit an essay explaining how they will apply the principles of servant leadership to their college experience and beyond
Advancing Capitalism Scholarship | Up to three $1,500 scholarships | Renewable
To be eligible, student must:
Enroll in a two- or four-year college or university
Plan to major in Business or Economics
Have a cumulative weighted GPA of at least 3 2
Submit an essay that utilizes one of three essay prompts
The Carolyn “Mimi” Fox Education Scholarship | $1,000 Scholarship | Non-renewable
To be eligible, student must:
Enroll in a two- or four-year college or university
Plan to become a public school teacher
Have a cumulative weighted GPA of at least 3.0
Actively participate in extracurricular activities, including community service
Cultural Awareness Scholarship | Two $250 Scholarships | Non-renewable
To be eligible, student must:
Be a junior or a senior in the Crosby Scholars Program
Attend the Piedmont Opera performance that is offered annually to Crosby Scholars at no cost
Please note that there is no application for this scholarship
Dean Smith Integrity Award | $1,000 Scholarship | Non-renewable
To be eligible, student must:
Enroll at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Demonstrate an active commitment to leadership
Exemplify the virtues of integrity, loyalty, and virtue
Submit an essay describing a time when they challenged the beliefs or attitudes of a group, supported group diversity or stood up for something that was not popular, but was the right thing to do
Friends of Bernardine Rea Scholarship | Up to five $500 Scholarships | Non-renewable
To be eligible, student must:
Enroll in a two- or four-year college or university
Actively participate in service to others
Submit an essay clearly describing a time when someone unexpectedly treated them with kindness and compassion and how that influenced future behavior
SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTIONS & ELIGIBILITY
The Fulton Carolina Medal | $1,500 Scholarship | Non-renewable
To be eligible, student must:
Enroll at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Show an active and exemplary commitment to the service of others
Submit an essay explaining why volunteer service has been important to their personal growth and preparation for college
The Goodwill Willpower Scholarship & Art Gibel Scholarship | One $1,500 Scholarship | One $1,000 Scholarship | Nonrenewable
To be eligible, student must:
Enroll in a two- or four-year college or university
Submit an essay explaining how they have weathered adversity resulting from a personal choice and how they emerged with a remarkable story of willpower and determination
James L. Einstein College Scholarship | $3,000 Scholarship | Renewable
To be eligible, student must:
Enroll in a two- or four-year college or university
Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of at least 2.5
Demonstrate participation in community service
Demonstrate financial need
Note that preference will be given to Crosby Scholars seniors whose parents are employees of WestRock Company and work in Forsyth County
Students must apply through the Winston-Salem Foundation at www.wsfoundation.org
Jessica Hill Davis Memorial Scholarship | $1,200 Scholarship | Non-renewable
To be eligible, student must:
Enroll in a two-or four-year college or university in North Carolina
Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of at least 3 0
Submit an essay explaining how they have always felt different from others
Preference will be given to recipients of the Crosby Scholars Executive Director’s Award, meaning they have completed the Crosby Scholars Program and all requirements every year since 6th grade without interruption
Joe Neely Memorial Scholarship | $2,500 Scholarship | Non-renewable
To be eligible, student must:
Enroll in a two- or four-year college or university
Be a First-Generation College Student
Be Pell Grant eligible
Submit a student statement explaining what motivates them to pursue a college education
John A. Taylor Achievement Award | $2,500 Scholarship | Renewable
To be eligible, student must:
Enroll in a two- or four-year college or university
Be a First-Generation College Student
Be Pell Grant eligible
Have a cumulative weighted GPA of at least 3 0
Submit a student statement describing how the Crosby Scholars Program has helped them achieve success in their high school career
SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTIONS & ELIGIBILITY
Joyce Kohfeldt Determination Award | $1,000 scholarship | Non-renewable
To be eligible, student must:
Enroll in a two- or four- year college or university
Actively participate in community service and extracurricular activities
Submit an essay clearly expressing how an event or special circumstances have impacted their educational experience as well as any adversities they have overcome
The Kay Landry Scholarship Award |$1,000 Scholarship | Non-renewable
To be eligible, student must:
Be graduating from Carver High School
Plan to enroll in a two- or four-year college or university
Demonstrate a strong commitment to serving others
Submit an essay describing an impactful relationship, including important life lessons you have gained as a result of this relationship, and its impact on your future
Kathryn Crosby Scholarship for Excellence | Up to five $2,500 Scholarships | Renewable
To be eligible, student must:
Enroll in a two- or four-year college or university
Be a First-Generation College Student
Be Pell Grant eligible
Have a cumulative weighted GPA of at least 3 0
Submit a student statement describing how the Crosby Scholars Program has helped them achieve success in their high school career
Kenneth Simington Scholarship Fund | $1,000 Scholarship | Non-renewable
To be eligible, student must:
Enroll in a two- or four-year college or university
Be a First-Generation College Student
Demonstrate service to their school and community through participation in community service
Have a cumulative weighted GPA of at least 2.75
Submit an essay describing how they plan to give back to their community
Kristie Y. Mingo Memorial Scholarship | $500 Scholarship | Non-renewable
To be eligible, students must:
Enroll at Winston-Salem State University
Have an interest in singing
Submit an essay explaining the importance of their participation in the Crosby Scholars Program
Les & Evelyn Riley Memorial Scholarship | $1,200 Scholarship | Non-renewable
To be eligible, student must:
Enroll in a two- or four-year college or university
Have a cumulative weighted GPA of 3 5
Submit an essay expressing how a significant life experience has influenced them
The Lola Ann Blasingame Evans Memorial Scholarship | $2,500 | Renewable
To be eligible, student must:
Enroll at an Historically Black University or College (HBCU)
Have a cumulative weighted GPA of at least 3 0
Submit an essay
SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTIONS & ELIGIBILITY
Mary Katherine Dixson Scholarship | Number Awarded & Dollar Amount May Vary | Potentially Renewable
To be eligible, student must:
Enroll in a two- or four-year college or university or in another post-secondary program of study
Have a disability that requires special services in order to succeed in their post-secondary education endeavors
Be able to submit documentation from an appropriate high school or college staff member stating that they receive services under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 through the Exceptional Children’s Program
Michael Nachman Scholarship | $2,000 Scholarship | Renewable
Awarded to the Crosby Scholar senior who holds the highest cumulative weighted GPA at the end of the second semester of their senior year and who successfully completes all requirements of the Crosby Scholars Program
Please note that there is no application for this scholarship
Mariam Niang Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 Scholarship | Non-renewable
To be eligible, student must:
Enroll in a two- or four-year college or university
Demonstrate an active commitment to service or leadership
Submit an essay using one of the three essay prompts that pertain to mental health
Mommie J Scholarship | $1,500 scholarship | Non-renewable
To be eligible, student must:
Enroll in a two- or four-year college or university
Actively participate in community service and extracurricular activities
Submit an essay expressing how a special friendship has helped shaped their life
Mona W. Lovett Community Volunteer Excellence Award | $1,000 Scholarship | Non-renewable
To be eligible, student must:
Enroll in a two- or four-year college or university
Have provided outstanding service to the community as evidenced by their nomination by a local agency
Submit a statement explaining what made them decide to volunteer with the organization they worked with and how they made a difference with volunteering
Mona W. Lovett Excellence in Volunteer Leadership Award | $1,000 Scholarship | Non-renewable
To be eligible, student must:
Enroll in a two- or four-year college or university
Have created, spearheaded, or recruited others to participate in a service activity
Submit an essay describing their journey as a volunteer leader
Mona W. Lovett Outstanding Commitment to Service Award | $1,000 Scholarship | Non-renewable
To be eligible, student must:
Enroll in a two- or four-year college or university
Have completed a minimum of 50 hours of volunteer service during their junior and/or senior year of high school These 50 hours need to be verified and recorded in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal Applicants who have not submitted community service forms totaling 50 hours may submit additional forms by the scholarship deadline to meet eligibility criteria
Submit an essay clearly demonstrating the sacrifices necessary to perform so many hours of service alongside the many demands of academics, extracurricular activities, part-time employment, and/or other commitments
SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTIONS & ELIGIBILITY
Mona W. Lovett Service and Relationships Award | $1,000 Scholarship | Non-renewable
To be eligible, student must:
Enroll in a two- or four-year college or university
Have made a significant relationship to volunteer services in grades 9-12
Submit an essay describing a significant relationship developed through volunteering, especially one that might not otherwise have been established
Paul Fulton First Generation Scholarship | $500 scholarship | Non-renewable
To be eligible, student must:
Enroll in a two- or four-year college or university
Have a cumulative weighted GPA of at least 2.5
Be a First-Generation College Student
Submit an essay explaining what “being first” means to them
Right Decisions/Right Now Scholarship | Up to three $1,000 Scholarships | Non-renewable
To be eligible, students must:
Enroll in a two- or four-year college or university
Have completed a week of the Right Decisions/Right Now Camp
Have a cumulative weighted GPA of at least 2.5
Submit a personal statement explaining why they have chosen to remain tobacco-free
Ronnetta M. Mosby Legacy Award | Up to two $500 Scholarships | Non-renewable
To be eligible, students must:
Enroll at North Carolina A&T State University
Submit an essay defining their career goals
Demonstrate an active commitment to leadership
Preference will be given to seniors who attend Parkland Magnet High School, but all Crosby Scholars are eligible and encouraged to apply
Sigma Pi Phi (Gamma Kappa Boule’) Scholarship |Two $1,000 Scholarships | Non-renewable
To be eligible, students must:
Have a cumulative weighted GPA of at least 2 0
Be an African-American male
Submit an essay explaining the theme of being “My Brother’s Keeper”
Wake Forest University/Crosby Scholars Scholarship | Up to three $2,000 Scholarships | Renewable
To be eligible, students must:
Must enroll at Wake Forest University
Rank within the top 20% of their graduating class
Be from historically underrepresented populations or a First-Generation College Student
Demonstrate financial need
The Wingate University Scholarship for Crosby Scholars | $2,000 Scholarship | Renewable
To be eligible, students must:
Must enroll at Wingate University
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Log in to your Crosby Scholars Student Portal.
Select "Scholarship Applications" in the top menu.
Find the scholarship(s) you want to apply for and click the "Apply Now" button.
Check to be sure that all of your demographic information is correct, select your college enrollment plans, and upload all required documents.
If your application is incomplete, click "save" to continue later. If complete, agree to the statement and click "submit."
ACTIVITES RESUME
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
EXPLANATION
Your activities resume will list all of the activities you've been involved in during high school, both in and out of school. This includes sports, clubs, community service, leadership roles, honors, awards, jobs, and work experience you may have. You can create your own or use the template found in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal.
ESSAY OR STUDENT STATEMENT
Your essay and/or student statement will follow a particular prompt specific to the scholarship you are applying to. Most will have a recommended word count.
Your Student Aid Report is made available to you after you have submitted your Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. The SAR provides information on your eligibility for federal aid and includes your Expected Family Contribution, or EFC.
FINANCIAL AID AWARD LETTER
Your Financial Aid Award Letter is a list of all loans, scholarships, and grants being offered to you by your college or university. Your Financial Aid Award Letter is mailed to your home address, emailed to the email address on file with your college or university, and made available to you inside your college/university Student Account.
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
A letter of recommendation is a letter written by an adult, typically outside of your family, that endorses you as a student based on your character, academic performance, interests, etc. Many letters are written by teachers, mentors, work supervisors, coaches, and school counselors.
Your Acceptance Letter is a letter notifying you of your acceptance to a particular college or university. This letter is mailed to your home address, emailed to you, or made available inside your college/university Student Account. You can also check with the Admissions Office of your college/university to request an additional copy.
Please note that some scholarship applications may require other documents, such as a list of colleges and universities you have applied to and/or a list of your SAT/ACT test scores. Read each Scholarship description carefully to determine which documents are required.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
AAMPED Scholarship
Advancing Capitalism Scholarship
Carolyn "Mimi" Fox Scholarship
Dean Smith Integrity Award
Friends of Bernardine Rea Scholarship
The Fulton Carolina Medal
Goodwill Willpower & Art Gibel Scholarships
James L. Einstein College Scholarship
Jessica Hill Davis Memorial Scholarship
Joe Neely Memorial Scholarship
John A. Taylor Achievement Award
Joyce Kohfeldt Determination Award
Kay Landry Scholarship Award
Kathryn Crosby Scholarship for Excellence
Kenneth Simington Scholarship Fund
Kristie Y. Mingo Memorial Scholarship
Les & Evelyn Riley Memorial Scholarship
Lola Ann Blasingame Memorial Scholarship
Mommie J Scholarship
Mona W. Lovett Scholarships (4)
Paul Fulton First Generation Scholarship
Right Decisions/Right Now Scholarship
Ronnetta M. Mosby Legacy Award
Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity Scholarship
WFU/Crosby Scholars Scholarship
The Wingate University Scholarship
Students must apply through the Winston-Salem Foundation at www wsfoundation org
Students will be selected by Wake Forest University's Scholarship Selection Committee
Students will be selected by Wingate University's Scholarship Selection Committee
IMPORTANT SCHOLARSHIP DATES
All Crosby Scholars Scholarship applications will open on October 1, 2022. Scholarship applications that require enrollment at a specific college/university or that require your Student Aid Report and/or Financial Aid Award Letter will have a deadline of May 1, 2023 All other scholarships will have a deadline of January 3, 2023.
JANUARY 3
AAMPED Scholarship
Carolyn "Mimi" Fox Scholarship
Friends of Bernardine Rea Scholarship
Goodwill Willpower & Art Gibel Scholarships
Jessica Hill Davis Memorial Scholarship
Joyce Kohfeldt Determination Award
Kay Landry Scholarship Award
MAY 1
Advancing Capitalism Scholarship
Dean Smith Integrity Award
The Fulton Carolina Medal
Joe Neely Memorial Scholarship
John A. Taylor Achievement Award
Kathryn Crosby Scholarship for Excellence
Kenneth Simington Scholarship Fund
Mommie J Scholarship
Mona W. Lovett Scholarships (4)
Paul Fulton First Generation Scholarship
Right Decisions/Right Now Scholarship
Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity Scholarship
Kristie Y. Mingo Memorial Scholarship
Lola Ann Blasingame Evans Memorial Scholarship
Les & Evelyn Riley Memorial Scholarship
Ronnetta M. Mosby Legacy Award
WFU/Crosby Scholars Scholarship
Wingate University Scholarship for Crosby Scholars
PLEASE NOTE: If you are selected as a scholarship recipient, you will be invited and expected to attend one of the end-of-year celebrations hosted by Crosby Scholars to be recognized and celebrated for your accomplishments!
The Crosby Scholars Program encourages students to apply for outside scholarships for which they may be eligible Outside scholarships count as student resources, becoming part of their overall package of financial aid When need calculated under the federal methodology is greater than the offered financial aid package, outside scholarships are allowed to meet that difference. If the offered aid package equals or meets the student’s financial need, any portion of outside scholarship aid exceeding the student’s financial need should be reported to Crosby Scholars Financial Aid Coordinator immediately If the addition of Crosby Scholars Scholarship funds does not improve the student’s financial aid package (by increasing gift aid received, or by reducing federal student loans or work study), then the student will retain the honor of being selected as scholarship recipient, but the funds will not be awarded In no case may aid exceed the estimated cost of attendance
Please contact Ashly Wilson, Financial Aid Coordinator at awilson@crosbyscholars.org or 336-725-5371 with questions.
SCHOLARSHIP REVIEW PROCESS
APPLICATION SUBMITTED
Crosby Scholars staff will reach out to you via email immediately after the scholarship deadline if your application requires that you correct any issues.
If you do not receive an email from Crosby Scholars staff, your submission has been accepted and there is nothing else you need to do.
Applications become property of the Crosby Scholars Program.
APPLICATION REVIEW RECIPIENT NOTIFICATION
Crosby Scholars Scholarship Selection Committee members review all scholarship applications and materials to determine each recipient. This process can take several weeks.
Applicants may be asked to interview with the Scholarship Selection Committee.
Recipients will be notified via a status change in the Student Portal, an email, and by an official Award Letter mailed to their home address.
All applicants who applied but were not chosen as recipients are notified via email and by a status change in the Student Portal.
APPLICATION STATUS
APPLICATION STATUS MEANING
You have started your application, but you have not completed and/or submitted it.
Your application has been successfully submitted. Crosby Scholars Staff will review to ensure all uploaded documents are correct.
Your application has been rejected. If there is a message included, please follow the instructions to make corrections to your application within 48 hours.
Your application has all required documents and is being reviewed by our Scholarship Selection Committee. This process can take several weeks.
You have been selected as a scholarship recipient.
The Scholarship Selection Committee Review is complete, but you were not selected as a scholarship recipient.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: How do I know if I am a First-Generation College Student?
A: You are considered a First-Generation College Student if neither of your parents hold a fouryear Bachelor's Degree from a college or university. If you have a question about this, please email finaid@crosbyscholars.org.
Q: Where can I find my Student Aid Report?
A: You can access and download your Student Aid Report (SAR) by logging in to your FAFSA application at www.fafsa.gov with your FSA ID and password. Click "View or Print my Student Aid Report."
Q: Where can I find my Financial Aid Award Letter?
A: Your Financial Aid Award Letter is mailed to your home address, emailed to the email address on file with your college/university, or made available to you inside your college/university student account.
Q: What if information provided on my scholarship application changes after I have submitted my application?
A: Contact the Crosby Scholars Financial Aid Team to discuss your situation individually. Specific changes may impact your eligibility
Q: How will I receive my scholarship funds?
A: All scholarships funds are sent directly to the scholar's chosen institution via check or electronic funds transfer (ACH.) The first half of funds are made available for use in the fall semester with the remaining half being made available for use in the spring semester. Please note that some scholarships may require the scholar to communicate information to the Crosby Scholars Financial Aid Team on an annual basis to receive spring semester funds.
Q: What is the difference between a renewable and a non-renewable scholarship?
A: A non-renewable scholarship is a scholarship that is awarded for one academic year. A renewable scholarship is a scholarship that can be awarded for more than one academic year. Some renewable scholarships may require certain criteria to be met to receive funds from year to year.
If you have another question that has not been answered, please email finaid@crosbyscholars.org.