Scholarships
Each year, the Sanderson PTO and the Midtown Raleigh Alliance sponsor scholarship competitions to award scholarships to senior applicants.
These applications open in March. Watch for alerts in our PTO Newsletter and on social media.
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A student may apply for both:
*Application and interview dates are different for PTO and MRA scholarships. |
PTO ScholarshipsStudents Apply: March 4-25, 2024
Interviews: May 8 from 2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Winners notified: May 13 Each scholarship is a single year $1,000 scholarship PTO Excellence ScholarshipThe Excellence Scholarship will be awarded to a Senior student who will finish his/her high school career with a weighted GPA of 4.2 and higher. The Scholarship Committee will take into account the applicant's extracurricular activities, community service, academic honors and work experience. There will be an essay and an interview.
PTO Achievement ScholarshipThe Achievement Scholarship will be awarded to a Senior student who will finish his/her high school career with a weighted GPA between 3.4-4.199. It is designed for a solid, hardworking, deserving student with future educational goals. There will be an essay and an interview with the scholarship panel considering the same student attributes as for the Excellence Scholarship.
PTO Success ScholarshipThe Success Scholarship will be awarded to a Senior student who will finish his/her high school career with a weighted GPA between 2.5-3.399. It is designed for a solid, hardworking, deserving student with future educational goals. There will be an essay and an interview with the scholarship panel considering the same student attributes as for the Excellence Scholarship.
PTO Perseverance ScholarshipThe Perseverance Scholarship has been designed for a Senior student who has overcome personal adversity, has finished his/her high school studies and wishes to continue his/her education. Selection of the recipient will be based on an essay and an interview with the Scholarship Committee. GPA is NOT a factor in the selection for this scholarship.
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Annual Midtown Community Hero ScholarshipThis scholarship is sponsored by the Midtown Raleigh Alliance.
Apply in March 2024
The leadership of the Midtown Raleigh Alliance has prioritized supporting future leaders from Midtown Raleigh and helping them take the next step of their education journey. To learn the scholarship requirements and view last year's recipients, click here. This is for a single year $1500 scholarship.
Applicants competing for the scholarship will have a GPA of 3.5 or better and be on track to graduate in the spring. Applicants will have a demonstrated history of community service and engagement throughout their high school experience. Applicants are also given the opportunity to provide a letter of recommendation from a current or previous teacher, coach or counselor. Lastly, applicants will provide a written essay.
Students Apply: March 4-April 5, 2024
Finalists notified by: On/ before April 19, 2024 Interviews: Week of April 29, 2024 (exact date TBD) Winners notified: On/ before May 3rd |
Check the Sanderson Student Services Scholarships and Financial Aid Resource page for a wide range of opportunities to help finance your child's education.
2022-2023The PTO awarded $1,000 scholarships to eight 2023 graduating seniors, as well as two Midtown Raleigh Alliance scholarships.
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2021-2022The PTO awarded $1,000 scholarships to seven 2022 graduating seniors, as well as two Midtown Raleigh Alliance scholarships for $1500 and $1000.
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