2013-2014 Scholarship Information

The 2013-2014 scholarship application process for Foundation and Enrollment scholarships is now closed. If you missed out on the first round, STARS will re-open June 10 for additional Enrollment scholarship applications and any other Foundation scholarships.

A-B Tech offers scholarships up to $2,500 for our students. The deadline for submission is March 29. You can apply for Foundation and Enrollment scholarships through the STARS Online system.  The scholarships will be awarded for the next academic year (Fall 2013).

• Click here to access the Scholarship Application Checklist. It is helpful if you do a few things in advance.

List of Scholarships and Criteria include financial need, academic performance, program of study, or some combination of qualifications as specified by donors.  

Recommendation Letters
A-B Tech College Foundation requires applicants to submit two (2) recommendation forms.  Recommendation letters are significant in helping to determine who receives a scholarship.  Read our Tips for Obtaining Recommendation Forms.

• Click here to download Recommendation Form. 

If you are applying primarily for Enrollment Scholarships, you are not required to submit recommendation forms.  

• Click here to download Enrollment Scholarship flyer.
• Click here to download Foundation Scholarship flyer.

Get Started
The STARS application system matches the applicant with A-B Tech College Foundation scholarships based on demographic/academic information and responses to a questionnaire.

Filling Out The STARS Online Free Form Essay Questions

Filling out the essay questions helps the scholarship selection committee decide which applicants best meet the eligibility requirements for each scholarship.

Here are examples of a well written vs. a poorly written essay.

CAREFULLY READ THE INSTRUCTIONS ON EACH PAGE OF THE APPLICATION!

Apply Here: STARS Application System

You will receive an email from STARS confirming your username and password.

Help sessions are available (January - March) to assist you with the STARS Online application process. Click here for dates and to register for a session.

 Other General Scholarships
Visit the Financial Aid Office website for more community scholarships. 

Scholarship Process Timeline:

• Application Period - January 14 - March 29
• Deadline to submit a FAFSA application - March 1
• Review and Selection - April - May
• Scholarships Awarded - May 2 (for high school students) - June 3 (Other students) 

Contact Us
A-B Tech College
340 Victoria Road
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 398-7562
leronicamcasey@abtech.edu