CROSBY SCHOLARS SCHOLARSHIP HANDBOOK YOUR GUIDE TO IREDELL COUNTY CROSBY SCHOLARSHIPS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................Page 2
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS .....................................Page 3
APPLICATION STATUSES ...................................Page 4
SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTIONS ........................ Page 5-7
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS .......................Page 8
Please note: Information is subject to change. The digital version of this document will be the most current version. 1
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS 1
Click on the title of the scholarship that you want to apply to.
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Create your Submittable account.
You will only have to create an account for the first scholarship you apply for! After you have created your account, you will only need to “Sign In” for all other scholarships you apply for! When you create your Submittable account, use a personal email address. Please do not use your school, parent, or guardian’s email address!
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Complete the eligibility questions. It’s important that you answer these questions truthfully. Not all scholarships will require that you complete an eligibility form.
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Enter all required information and upload all required documents.
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Click “Submit.”
If you don’t yet have all of the required items for your scholarship applications, you can select “Save Draft” and come back to your application at a later time to complete it.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS 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.
ESSAY Your essay will follow a particular prompt specific to the scholarship you are applying to. Most will have a recommended word count. It is important that you have a well-written essay. We strongly encourage you to use the Crosby Scholars Essay Review Service!
ACTIVITIES RESUME 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 this template.
FINANCIAL AID AWARD OFFER Your Financial Aid Award Offer is a list of all loans, scholarships, and grants being offered to you by your college or university. Your Financial Aid Award Offer 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.
ACCEPTANCE LETTER 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.
FAFSA SUBMISSION SUMMARY Your FAFSA Submission Summary contains information about your Federal Student Aid eligibility, your FAFSA form answers, school information, and next steps needed to ensure completion of your FAFSA form. The FAFSA Submission Summary is made available to you at StudentAid.gov after you and any contributor(s) have completed and signed your FAFSA form. 3
APPLICATION STATUSES RECEIVED Your scholarship application has been received!
IN-PROGRESS Your scholarship application is being reviewed by Crosby Scholars Staff. If your application needs to be corrected, you will receive an email explaining what corrections need to be made. Once the scholarship deadline passes, your application will be reviewed by our Scholarship Selection Committee. This can take several weeks after the deadline has passed.
WITHDRAWN You are ineligible to be considered for the scholarship that you applied for. If you’re ineligible, you will receive a notification explaining why you are ineligible.
EDITABLE You have one or more items in your scholarship application that needs correcting. If your application is in an “Editable” status, you will receive a notification explaining what item(s) of your application need correcting. It’s important that you regularly check your email. Once your application is moved to “Editable,” you will have 48 hours to make the appropriate corrections.
ACCEPTED Congratulations! The Scholarship Selection Committee has completed the review process and you have been selected as a recipient.
DECLINED The Scholarship Selection Committee has completed the review process and, unfortunately, you have not been selected as a recipient. 4
Scholarships Goodwill Willpower Scholarship | One $1,500 award | Non-renewable To be eligible, student must: Actively participate in extracurricular programs, must enroll in a two- or four-year college or university, and complete all requirements of the Crosby Scholars program Submit online application, activities resume, and essay Essay Topic | Describe how willpower and determination have helped you overcome challenges you have encountered in your life. Describe how you overcame obstacles and found success. Essay should not exceed 500 words.
Goodwill Art Gibel Scholarship | One $1,000 award | Non-renewable To be eligible, student must: Actively participate in extracurricular programs, must enroll in a two- or four-year college or university, and complete all requirements of the Crosby Scholars program Submit online application, activities resume, and essay Essay Topic | What does it mean to be a community builder? What impact does a community builder have? How have you or do you plan to build your community? Essay should not exceed 500 words.
Suzanne Wegmiller Impact Scholarship | Two $500 awards | Non-renewable (one specifically for a first generation student) To be eligible, student must: Complete all requirements of the Crosby Scholars program Submit online application and essay Essay Topic | Describe how Crosby Scholars has impacted you. We want to know how Crosby Scholars has impacted you, your family, your decisions, your plans, etc.? How have we helped? Essay should not exceed 300 words.
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Iredell Health Future of Healthcare Scholarship | One $1,000 award | Non-renewable To be eligible, student must: Complete all requirements of the Crosby Scholars program, plan to study and work in the healthcare field Submit online application and essay Essay Topic | How will this scholarship make a difference? What are your future career plans? Why are you choosing to study healthcare?
Iredell Health Scholarship Fund | One $1,000 award | Non-renewable To be eligible, student must: Complete all requirements of the Crosby Scholars program Submit online application and essay Essay Topic | How will this scholarship make a difference? What are your future career plans?
Thorson Mitchell Community College Scholarship | One $500 award | Nonrenewable To be eligible, student must: Complete all requirements of the Crosby Scholars program and enroll at Mitchell Community College Submit online application with FAFSA Submission Summary included
Mitchell Community College Scholarship | One award covering tuition & books for 2 years at Mitchell Community College (up to $1,500/semester) To be eligible, student must: Be an Iredell County Crosby Scholar, complete a Mitchell Community College admissions application, complete a 2026-2027 FAFSA, attend Mitchell’s Open House (April 11, 2026), exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a program at Mitchell Community College Submit online scholarship application (includes two short answer questions and personal statement, see application for prompts) As a Mitchell Scholar, you will: Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA, be enrolled for full-time credits, be required to attend monthly meetings with other Crosby Mitchell CC Scholarship recipients for leadership and professional development sessions
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Mooresville Rescue Squad Scholarship | Up to five $1,000 awards | Nonrenewable To be eligible, student must: Complete all requirements of the Crosby Scholars program and live in 28115 or 28117 zip codes Submit online application, activities resume, and essay Essay Topic | What are your education and career goals? How do you plan on impacting your community in the future? Essay should be between 250 and 500 words.
Richard & Marilyn Graham Scholarship | One $500 award | Non-renewable To be eligible, student must: Complete all requirements of the Crosby Scholars program and be a first generation college student Submit online application, activities resume, and essay Essay Topic | What are your educational goals? How will you use your education to obtain your career goals? As a first generation student, how will this scholarship impact your life?
Joyce Kohfeldt Memorial Scholarship | One $1,000 award | Non-renewable To be eligible, student must: Actively participate in extracurricular programs, must enroll in a two- or four-year college or university, and complete all requirements of the Crosby Scholars program Submit online application, activities resume, and essay Essay Topic | Discuss an event, special circumstance, or adverse situation that has influenced your educational experience and address how you overcame it. Essay should not exceed 500 words.
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New This Year! Cathie Carter Memorial Scholarship | One $500 award | Non-renewable To be eligible, a student must: Complete all requirements of the Crosby Scholars program Submit online application Please address the following 3 short answer questions: Describe how you are currently serving or supporting your community. What experiences have shaped your commitment to helping others? If you were tasked with creating a new fundraising or community outreach initiative for Crosby Scholars Iredell County, what would you develop? How do you hope to use your education to continue making a positive difference in the lives of others?
Check back regularly for updates!
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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 the Financial Aid Team at finaid@crosbyscholars.org. Q: Where can I find my FAFSA Submission Summary? A: You can access your FAFSA Submission Summary by logging in to your completed FAFSA application at www.StudentAid.gov with your FSA ID and password. Click on the Eligibility Overview tab and click Print This Page in the top right corner. Q: Where can I find my Financial Aid Award Offer? A: Your Financial Aid Award Offer 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 Crosby Scholars Financial Aid Coordination, Dominic Jones, at djones@crosbyscholarsiredell.org 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 Crosby Scholars. 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. 8
Non-Crosby Scholarship Resources The following are resources we have found to be helpful. They are not CrosbyScholars sponsored websites or scholarships. We have listed the information as we are aware at the time of printing. You can use this list as a starting point to continue your research for available funds in the community. Websites CFNC.org Scholarship Search College Board Scholarship Search NC Community Foundation
If you need help with NC Residency (NCRDS) or your FAFSA, reach out to Dominic Jones at djones@crosbyscholarsiredell.org
Iredell County Crosby Scholars is a 2026-2027 Financial Aid Champion!
Complete your FAFSA at studentaid.gov to determine your eligiblity for awards like the Pell Grant and Next NC Scholarship!
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