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NC Scholarship

  • Be a North Carolina resident as defined by North Carolina Residency Manual
  • Enroll for at least 6 credit hours
  • Be admitted, enrolled, and classified as an undergraduate student in matriculated status in a degree, certificate, or diploma program at one of the 16 institutions of The University of North Carolina or at a North Carolina Community College

Priority Date:
June 1 for UNC Institutions
August 15 for Community Colleges

 

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Amount:
Amount Varies

Guaranteed Amount Between Federal and State Funds

Deadline:
Rolling Deadline

North Carolina Need-Based Scholarship for Private College Students

  • Be a North Carolina resident as well as a North Carolina resident student for tuition purposes, as defined by North Carolina Residency Manual
  • Be enrolled as an undergraduate student in at least 9 credit hours at a qualifying private North Carolina campus
  • Meet requirements for the Federal Pell Grant (except the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) range used for Federal Pell Grant awards)

 

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Amount:
Amount Varies

Deadline:
Rolling Deadline

Smile Scholarship

  • Have an interest in pursuing a career in dentistry & be a resident of North Carolina 
  • Submit an official transcript from the college or university most recently attended, demonstrating a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) or higher & If you are a rising college freshman, please send your final high school transcript
  • Provide 1 letter of recommendation from either a teacher

 

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Amount:
$1,000

Deadline:
June 16

Prism Foundation Scholarship

  • Must be attending a post-secondary institution in the United States in the upcoming academic year (starting in the Fall of this current year)
  • Applicants should have a strong history of work and impact within the API and/or LGBTQ+ communities
  • One letter of recommendation from a teacher, school administrator, counselor, employer, or community leader highlighting your community activism and leadership skills

 

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Amount:
$1,000 to $5,000

Deadline:
June 30

The Monica Chibuogu Nneji Foundation College Scholarship

  • Pursuing Associate or Bachelor degree in a health care related program at an accredited college/university in the U.S.
  • Interested in a health care career with a goal of improving health equity
  • Track record of community service and academic excellence
  • Demonstrate unmet financial need
  • A member of any of the following underrepresented groups in the health-related sciences as defined by the NIH:
    • individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups
    • individuals with disabilities
    • individuals from disadvantaged background

 

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Amount:
$500

Deadline:
June 30

Steel Magnolias Garden Club Scholarship

  • Be a graduating high school senior residing in Wake, Franklin, Nash, Johnston and Wilson County
  • Have previous interest and experience with gardening and natural environmental stewardship
  • Attend any college or university with a major in ecology, horticulture, agriculture, forestry, or any other environmental

 

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Amount:
$2,000

Deadline:
June 30

The CAPTRUST Scholarship

In order to be considered for our scholarship, students must submit an essay response for each of the four categories outlined below. Responses must be 200 words or less, with a maximum of 800 words per submission.

  • Personal Goals
  • Accomplishments
  • Career Goals
  • Community Impact

 

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Amount:
$2,000

We will select five (5) students across the country to receive $2,000 each.

Deadline:
June 30

NC HIMSS Linda Hoover Academic Scholarship

  • Applicants must be enrolled in a SACS-accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program related to health management or health information technology
  • NC HIMSS members (student or regular) residing in North Carolina
  • Grade point average of at least 3.0

 

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Amount:
$2,500

Deadline:
June 30

Epilepsy Reach Education Scholarship Program

  • Applicants suffers from epilepsy and/or a seizure disorder
  • Applicants must reside in North Carolina or South Carolina

 

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Amount:
$1,000

Deadline:
June 30

Asheville Latin Americans Achieving Success WNC College Scholarship

  • Undocumented or DACA-recipient Latinx students pursuing higher education at a Western North Carolina college or university.
  • Student does not qualify for Pell Grants due to immigration status
  • Student does not qualify for in-state tuition or is attending a private college or university that does not use in-state/out-of-state tuition rates

 

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Amount:
Amount Varies

$600 for community college students & $1200 for university students

Deadline:
July 1

MPower Global Citizen Scholarship

  • Be accepted at, or enrolled in, a full-time degree program at a U.S. or Canadian school that MPOWER supports
  • Be an international student allowed to legally study in the U.S. or Canada

 

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Amount:
$2,000 to $10,000

Deadline:
July 15

MPower Women in STEM

  • Be accepted at, or enrolled in, a full-time degree program at a U.S. or Canadian school that MPOWER supports
  • Be an international student allowed to legally study in the U.S. or Canada
  • Be a female international/DACA student who is currently enrolled or accepted to study full-time in a STEM degree program

 

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Amount:
$1,000 to $6,000

Deadline:
July 15

NBCUniversal LNESC Scholarship

  • Must be a college sophomore or junior enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university
  • Must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent
  • Must be a U. S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident

 

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Amount:
$5,000

ten (10) $5,000 national scholarships

Deadline:
July 22

Make It Safe Project Writing Scholarship

  • Any queer or trans teen ages 13-18 residing in the United States
  • Write a poem/story/nonfiction piece that contains character(s) who identify as queer or trans

 

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Amount:
$100 to $500

Deadline:
August 1

Diamante Youth Accomplishment Awards

  • Must be Hispanic and/or Latino origins (at least one parent)
  • Be a high school senior or freshman in college during the current academic year
  • High school transcript with a minimum C+ or 2.5 GPA

 

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Amount:
Amount Varies

Determined based on eligibility of funds

Deadline:
August 1

Golden Door Scholars

  • For DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), TPS (Temporary Protected Status) and Undocumented students
  • Currently in high school or graduated from a United States high school or obtained a GED (General Education Development) certificate from a United States GED Program
  • Applying to or attend one of the Golden Door Scholars Partner Schools

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Amount:
$40,000

Up to $40,000

Deadline:
September 30

St. Andrews Society of North Carolina Scholarship

  • Must claim Scottish descent
  • Must be a North Carolina resident
  • Must have participated in high school, college and community activities

 

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Amount:
Amount Varies

Award based upon length of study in Scotland and the financial need of the student/family

Deadline:
November 1

Cheatham-White Scholarship (North Carolina A&T State University)

  • Be a competitive applicant for admission as a freshman in the fall semester into a baccalaureate program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (in-state and out of state students are both eligible)
  • Minimum 4.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale cumulative GPA
  • Minimum 1280 (new)/1200 (old) SAT or 28 ACT

 

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Amount:
Amount Varies

20 Fully funded four-year scholarships (covering cost of full tuition, student fees, housing, meals, textbooks, laptop, supplies, travel, and personal expenses

Deadline:
November 15

Cheatham-White Scholarship (North Carolina Central University)

  • Be a competitive applicant for admission as a freshman in the fall semester into a baccalaureate program at North Carolina Central University (in-state and out of state students are both eligible)
  • Minimum 4.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale cumulative GPA
  • Minimum 1280 (new)/1200 (old) SAT or 28 ACT
  • Nov. 15 deadline for nominations (students can self-nominate)
  • Dec. 15 deadline for submitting an application and supporting documents

 

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Amount:
Amount Varies

20 Fully funded four-year scholarships (covering cost of full tuition, student fees, housing, meals, textbooks, laptop, supplies, travel, and personal expenses

Deadline:
November 15

Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships

  • Be candidates for Ph.D. or Th.D. degrees in doctoral programs at graduate schools in the United States
  • Be able to fulfill all pre-dissertation requirements by the application deadline, including approval of the dissertation proposal
  • Plan to write a dissertation on topics where ethical or religious values are a central concern

 

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Amount:
$30,000

Twenty (20) $30,000

Deadline:
November 15

Cooke College Scholarship Program

  • Senior planning to graduate from a U.S. high school in Spring of 2023
  • Earn a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above
  • Demonstrate unmet financial need

 

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Amount:
$55,000

Deadline:
November 17

Foundation for Science and Disability, Inc. Grant

  • Graduate Student
  • Some physical or sensory disability
  • Studying science, mathematics, medicine, computer science or engineering

 

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Amount:
$1,000

Deadline:
December 1

Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships

  • All U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and U.S. permanent residents (holders of a Permanent Resident Card); individuals granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program;1 Indigenous individuals exercising rights associated with the Jay Treaty of 1794; individuals granted Temporary Protected Status; asylees; and refugees, regardless of race, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation;
  • Individuals with evidence of superior academic achievement (such as grade point average, class rank, honors or other designations); and
  • Individuals committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level in the U.S.

 

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Amount:
$27,000

Seventy-Five (75) fellowships at $27,000 per year

Deadline:
December 15

Juntos Program Scholarship

  • Applicants must have participated in the Juntos program within the last 2 years
  • Graduated high school within the last 2 years
  • GPA of 2.5 or higher

 

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Amount:
$500 to $2,500

Deadline:
December 15

Point Foundation Scholarship

  • Must be enrolled full-time for the full academic year
  • Must be enrolled in a degree-granting undergraduate or graduate/ doctoral program
  • Working for the betterment of the LGBTQ community

 

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Amount:
Amount Varies

Deadline:
December 21

Beacon Scholarship for Rural America

  • Be college-bound graduating high school seniors, current college students, or adult learners with a GPA of 3.0 or higher (high school or college) who are planning to enroll in an accredited college program.
  • Must live in a rural county/parish/borough and qualify as low income

 

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Amount:
$1,000

Two $1,000 - one deadline of 6/30 and one deadline of 11/30

Deadline:
Rolling Deadline

Finish Line Grants

  • Be enrolled in a North Carolina Community College
  • Be in good academic standing as defined by the community college. Threshold may not be higher than a 2.0 GPA
  • Have completed at least 50% of the degree or credential program (or be enrolled in the courses that will constitute 50% completion)

 

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Amount:
$1,000

Deadline:
Rolling Deadline

Jagannathan Scholarships

  • Be a graduating senior planning to enroll as college freshmen in a full-time degree program at one of the institutions of The University of North Carolina
  • Be a resident of North Carolina for tuition purposes
  • Have demonstrated academic achievement (as indicated by class rank, cumulative GPA, and SAT scores), leadership, and financial need

 

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Amount:
Amount Varies

Amount varies

Deadline:
Rolling Deadline

NC Reach

  • Have either been adopted from NC Division of Social Services (DSS) foster care after the age of 12, or aged out of NC DSS foster care at age 18 (must have been in care on their 18th birthday)
  • Be a resident of North Carolina, eligible for in-state tuition rates
  • Enroll at either a state community college or one of the 16 institutions of the University of North Carolina system, at least half time, pursuing an undergraduate degree, diploma, or certificate

 

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Amount:
Amount Varies

Varies

Deadline:
Rolling Deadline

NC Sheriffs Association Undergraduate Criminal Justice Scholarships

  • Be an undergraduate majoring in criminal justice at a UNC institution or an NC Private institution (NCICU) that has a criminal justice degree program
  • Be a North Carolina resident for tuition purposes
  • Be enrolled full-time

 

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Amount:
$2,000

Thirty Eight (38) $2,000

Deadline:
Rolling Deadline

Penn Family Scholarship

  • Be a resident of Rockingham County
  • Be a North Carolina resident for tuition purposes
  • Be enrolled full-time or part-time as an undergraduate student in one of the 16 UNC campuses in a degree-granting program

 

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Amount:
$1,000 to $3,000

Can reapply each year

Deadline:
Rolling Deadline

State Employees' Credit Union Foundation "People Helping People" Scholarship - Community College Program

  • Be an applicant or full-time student who is a high school graduate or has completed the General Education Development (GED) program, enrolled in an associate degree, diploma or certificate program.
  • Be a U.S. citizen and a resident of North Carolina eligible for in-state tuition.
  • Demonstrate scholastic achievement and maintain a 2.5 or higher grade point average on a 4.0 scale or attain a score of 3,000 on the GED test.
  • Each community college has its own committee that selects the recipients from that school; students should contact the Financial Aid Office at their college for the official deadline date.

 

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Amount:
$5,000

Deadline:
Rolling Deadline

State Employees' Credit Union Foundation "People Helping People" Scholarship - High School Scholarship Program

  • Be a senior at a North Carolina public high school accepted into one of the 16 constituent campuses of the University of North Carolina.
  • Demonstrate scholastic achievement with a 2.5 or higher grade point average on a 4.0 scale, and be deserving of financial aid.
  • Must either be a SECU member or eligible for membership through a parent/guardian who is an SECU member.
  • Each school district has its own committee that selects the recipients from that district; students should contact their school for the official deadline date.

 

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Amount:
$10,000

Deadline:
Rolling Deadline

Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program

  • Be enrolled as an undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, or graduate student in a postsecondary educational institution that has chosen to participate in the TEACH Grant Program.
  • Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.25
  • Sign a TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve and Promise to Pay

 

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Amount:
$4,000

Up to $4,000 per year

Deadline:
Rolling Deadline

Coast Guard College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative Program (CSPI)

  • Score 1100 combined Critical Reading and Mathematics on the SAT, 23 on the ACT, or ASVAB GT of 109 or higher or ASTB: 4 AQR/ 4 PFAR
  • Be a sophomore or junior (with at least 60 college credits completed toward your degree)
  • Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher

 

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Amount:
Amount Varies

Two academic years of college tuition, required textbook costs, required fees, monthly salary of approximately $2,200, medical and life insurance, 30 days paid vacation per year and leadership training.

Deadline:
Rolling Deadline
Amount:
Amount Varies

Varies

Deadline:
Rolling Deadline

North Carolina National Guard Tuition Assistance Program (NCTAP)

  • Must be in good standing with your unit. CANNOT be flagged for any reason
  • Be attending an approved school.
  • Be an active drilling member of the North Carolina Army or Air National Guard PRIOR to the start date of the term/course(s)

 

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Amount:
Amount Varies

Varies

Deadline:
Rolling Deadline

North Carolina Vietnam Veterans, Inc. Scholarship Program (NCVVI)

  • Be a current resident of Wake, Durham, Harnett, Johnston, Franklin, Nash, Chatham, or Granville counties in North Carolina
  • Have been awarded the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) for service in the Vietnam War, or be a spouse, child, foster child, adopted child, grandchild, etc. of a Vietnam veteran (a recipient of the VSM)

 

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Amount:
$500 to $2,000

Deadline:
Rolling Deadline

Principal Fellows Program (formally Transforming Principal Preparation Program-TPPP)

  • Is certified by the Commission as eligible to receive a Loan
  • Is enrolled as a full-time student in a School Leader Preparation Program at a Grant Recipient Institution
  • Agrees to work in a Qualified Position in North Carolina

 

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Amount:
$20,000

Annual loan amounts shall not exceed $20,000 per year for up to two years.

Deadline:
Rolling Deadline

Longleaf Commitment Grant

  • Be a 2020-2021 school year North Carolina high school graduate attending one of North Carolina’s community colleges beginning in the 2021-2022 academic year or
  • Be a 2021-2022 school year North Carolina high school graduate attending one of North Carolina's community colleges beginning in the 2022-2023 academic year
  • Have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $15,000 or less as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Enroll for at least six credit hours per semester in a curriculum program and meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements of the community college

 

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Amount:
$700 to $2,800

Amount is for full-time enrollment. No deadline. Complete the FAFSA.

Deadline:
Rolling Deadline

NC Patriot Star Family Scholarship Programs

  • Be enrolled at least half-time at an eligible post-secondary institution.
  • Eligible postsecondary institutions include a school that is any of the following:
    • A constituent institution of The University of North Carolina; A community college under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Community Colleges; A private educational institution as defined in G.S. 143B-1224; OR A private vocational institution, including Federal Aviation Administration certificated aviation training

 

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Amount:
Amount Varies

Up to $5,000

Deadline:
Rolling Deadline

Reserve Officers' Training Corps Scholarships (ROTC)

  • Must be at least 17 years of age (and no older than 21) for Navy ROTC scholarships.
  • Must be at least 17 and under 27 years of age on June 30 of the calendar year in which eligible for commissioning for Army scholarships.
  • The age for individuals with prior active duty service may be increased by one month for each month of active duty up to a maximum of three years (Title 10 USC 2107) for Army scholarships.

 

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Amount:
$70,000

Up to $70,000 annually

Deadline:
January 10

Reserve Officers' Training Corps Scholarships (ROTC) - Includes Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Repetitive

  • Be at least 17 (and no older than 23) for Naval ROTC scholarships
  • Be at least 17 within the first semester of freshman year and under 27 years old on June 30 of the calendar year in which student will graduate from college and receive Army commission
  • Be able to pass a commissioning physical

 

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Amount:
$180,000

Deadline:
January 10

The North Carolina Hispanic College Fund

  • Graduate of an NC high school within the past 2 years
  • A four-year cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale
  • 2 letters of recommendation from a high school teacher, principal, pastor, employer, or other community leaders

 

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Amount:
$500 to $2,500

Deadline:
January 15

NC Region Sports Car Club of America Scholarship Program

  • Be a North Carolina resident for tuition purposes
  • Be a college bound graduating high school senior with a 2.5 GPA who is planning to enroll in an accredited college program.
  • Have demonstrated community involvement  

 

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Amount:
$1,000

Deadline:
January 15

Rainbow Scholarship

  • U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or DACA student
  • Currently enrolled as an undergraduate at a U.S. university or college
  • Program of study must be eligible for credit

 

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Amount:
$10,000

Deadline:
January 18

North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program

  • New program established by the North Carolina General Assembly in July 2017
  • Forgivable loan to be used for tuition fees and the cost of books leading to teacher licensure
  • Must be committed to teaching special education or a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) field in an NC public school

 

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Amount:
$8,250

Up to $8,250 per year

Deadline:
January 27

The Dream Opportunity Scholarship

  • Applicant must be a high school senior with 2.8 GPA or higher
  • Applicant must have no previous enrollment in 4 yr institution
  • Applicant willing to relocate in order to enroll at one of the Partner Colleges


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Amount:
$80,000

up to $80,000

Deadline:
January 30

Duke Energy Hispanics in Engineering Scholarship

  • Must be a student of Hispanic/Latino background that attends one of NC's high schools 
  • Planning to enroll at a North Carolina community college or a university and to pursue the fields of electrical, mechanical, nuclear, chemical, or civil engineering

 

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Amount:
$500 to $1,500

Deadline:
January 31

CR Legal Team Next Step Scholarship

  • Must be a community college student who will be transferring to an accredited 4-year college or university in the coming fall
  • Have at least a 3.2 GPA

 

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Amount:
$2,500

Three (3) $2,500 scholarships

Deadline:
January 31

CR Legal Team Chairman’s Scholarship

  • Be a graduating high school senior
  • Be a resident  of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, or Alabama
  • Plan to attend an accredited four-year college or university in the coming Fall  

 

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Amount:
$2,500

Deadline:
January 31

Truliant Credit Union

  • Demonstrated academic ability  A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 is required to be eligible for scholarship funding.
  • Demonstrated writing ability – Applicants must submit an essay on the topic listed in the application.
  • School and Community activities  – Applicants should list all school activities and unrelated school activities that occurred in the community and explain which activity is most important and why

 

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Amount:
Amount Varies

Varies

Deadline:
February 1

North Carolina 4-H Development Fund Scholarships

  • The recipient must be a resident of North Carolina, enrolling in an accredited North Carolina college or university
  • Have an outstanding record of 4-H Club participation and achievement
  • Possess an excellent high school academic record and demonstrate an aptitude for college work through SAT scores

 

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Amount:
$500 to $2,000

Deadline:
February 1

Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Scholarship Fund

  • Must be a member of a North or South Carolina credit union (parent accounts do not qualify).
  • Must have a non-weighted GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • All applicants are eligible for consideration by the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation for its academic and needs-based scholarships, including credit union employees.

 

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Amount:
$500 to $1,000

$1,000 scholarships (both needs-based and academic) and $500 scholarships for technical and community colleges

Deadline:
February 1

Matthew C. Graziadei Achievement Scholarship

  • North Carolina high school senior with a disability
  • Students receiving a graduation certificate enrolled in the Future Ready Course of Study or enrolled in the Occupational Course of Study

 

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Amount:
$1,500

Deadline:
February 2

Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship

  • Be a high school senior from North Carolina planning to attend a North Carolina college or university
  • Essay required
  • The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of merit of the individual essay (75%), scholarship and character (20%), and need (5%).

 

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Amount:
$400 to $3,000

One (1) $3,000, One (1) $1,000, One (1) $800 and Three (3) $400

Deadline:
February 5

Local Government Federal Credit Union Scholarship

  • LGFCU member in good standing (not overdrawn on Checking or Share Accounts, and has not defaulted on LGFCU loans)
  • Have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0
  • Be a full-time graduate, undergraduate or trade school student

 

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Amount:
$5,000

Deadline:
February 7

American Council of the Blind

  • Proof of legal blindness
  • 3.3 GPA
  • Must be a full-time college student

 

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Amount:
$2,000 to $7,500

Deadline:
February 14

North Carolina Scholarship for Children of Wartime Veterans

  • Must be children (under age 25 at time of application) of certain deceased or disabled veterans or of veterans who were listed as POW/MIA
  • Veteran's disabilities must have occurred during a period of war
  • Veteran must have been a legal resident of North Carolina at time of entry into service, or child must have been born in North Carolina and resided there continuously

 

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Amount:
Amount Varies

Full scholarships including tuition, room and board and fees

Deadline:
February 14

American Foundation for the Blind

  • Essay and two letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Proof of legal blindness

 

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Amount:
$1,500 to $2,500

Deadline:
February 15

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

  • Must be of Hispanic heritage
  • Student must graduate from an NC H.S. despite the wish to go to college outside of NC. Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the US
  • US Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, DACA or Eligible Non-Citizen (as defined by FAFSA)


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Amount:
$500 to $5,000

Deadline:
February 15

Pearl Berlin Scholarship

  • Must be a resident of Guilford, Forsyth, Rockingham, Randolph or Alamance County, North Carolina.
  • Must be a graduating high school senior entering an accredited institution of higher education in the fall.
  • Must be a self-identified lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or straight ally.

 

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Amount:
$1,000 to $3,000

Amounts awarded up to $3,000. Multiple scholarships up to $1,000 OR a single scholarship up to $3,000 will be awarded each spring.

Deadline:
February 24

The Dream National Scholarship

  • High school or community college graduates
  • Need to have DACA or TPS
  • Need to qualify for in-state tuition at one of the Partner Colleges


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Amount:
$16,000 to $33,000

Up to $16,000 for an associate degree and $33,000 for a bachelor's degree

Deadline:
February 27

Red Thread Scholarship Awards

  • Women of an international background, including foreign students, immigrants, or first-generation Americans, who are first-year entrants to a U.S. college or university program in Fall
  • There are no GPA or U.S. residency requirements
  • The application includes several short-answer questions, two essays, and two letters of recommendation

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Amount:
$1,000

Other awards may be disbursed as funds are available.

Deadline:
February 28

Felicia Brewer Opportunity Scholarship

  • Must be a current student or alumni of a Chapel Hill-Carrboro City High School
  • Must be an immigrant, refugee, or first-generation US citizen
  • There are no residency, GPA, or plan of study requirements

 

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Amount:
$80,000

Deadline:
March 1

Assistance League of the Triangle Scholarship - Graduating High School Seniors

  • Plan to enroll as freshmen at any of the North Carolina's post-secondary educational or technical institutions
  • Reside in Wake, Durham or Orange counties
  • Be a U.S. Citizen or have permanent resident status

 

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Amount:
$1,000 to $7,500

Scholarship renewal available to students with a college grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 and higher

Deadline:
March 1

Assistance League of the Triangle Scholarship - Students Pursuing Post-Secondary Education

  • Currently attend or plan to enroll at any post-secondary educational or technical institution in North Carolina to pursue a certificate, diploma, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree.
  • Reside in Wake, Durham or Orange counties
  • Be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident status

 

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Amount:
$1,000 to $10,000

Scholarship renewal available to students with a college grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 and higher

Deadline:
March 1

Aubrey Lee Brooks Scholarship

  • Be a graduating NC HS senior and permanent resident of Alamance, Bertie, Caswell, Durham, Forsyth, Granville, Guilford, Orange, Person, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Swain or Warren county
  • Plan to enroll for the first time as a full-time degree-seeking student at N.C. State University, UNC-Chapel Hill, or UNC-Greensboro
  • Demonstrate financial need as determined by the application process; have Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Expected Family Contribution (EFC) that does not exceed the maximum permitted by the Program

 

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Amount:
$12,000

The maximum award amount is $12,000 per academic year. First-year scholars receive a one-time computer stipend of $2,500. Additional funding for summer internships, research or study abroad is also available.

Deadline:
March 1

Golden LEAF Colleges and Universities Scholarship

  • Be a graduating NC HS senior or current NC community college transfer student planning to enroll for the first time as a full-time degree seeking student at an eligible NC college or university.
  • Be a resident of an eligible rural county as identified by the Golden LEAF Foundation.
  • Demonstrate financial need and meet other eligibility requirements such as residency and cumulative GPA.

 

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Amount:
$14,000

$3,500 per school year

Deadline:
March 1

Golden LEAF Community College Scholarship

  • Be enrolled in a North Carolina community college.
  • Be a permanent resident of a qualifying rural county that is economically distressed and/or tobacco dependent. 
  • Demonstrate financial need.

 

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Amount:
$750

$2,250 per school year

Deadline:
March 1

Forgivable Education Loans for Service

  • Be a legal North Carolina resident and NC resident for tuition purposes
  • Be willing to work in NC in a designated critical employment shortage profession (careers corresponding with a FELS Approved Program)
  • Must plan to enroll in at least part-time in an Approved Program at an Eligible Institution

 

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Amount:
$6,000 to $56,000

Deadline:
March 1

North Carolina Hospitality Education Foundation Scholarship - Four-Year Programs

  • Pursuing a course of study in culinary arts, hospitality management or tourism
  • North Carolina resident

 

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Amount:
$750 to $1,500

Deadline:
March 10

North Carolina Hospitality Education Foundation Scholarship - Two-Year Programs

  • Pursuing a course of study in culinary arts, hospitality management or tourism
  • North Carolina resident

 

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Amount:
$750 to $1,500

Deadline:
March 10

North Carolina Hospitality Education Foundation Scholarship - High School Student

  • Pursuing a course of study in culinary arts, hospitality management or tourism
  • North Carolina resident

 

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Amount:
$750 to $1,500

Deadline:
March 10

North Carolina Hospitality Education Foundation Graduate Student Scholarship

  • Pursuing a course of study in culinary arts, hospitality management or tourism
  • North Carolina resident

 

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Amount:
$750 to $1,500

Deadline:
March 10

Assistance League of Charlotte Scholarship - UNC System

  • Be a US citizen or permanent resident graduating high school senior attending a high school located in Mecklenburg County and no relations to an Assistance League of Charlotte member with demonstrated financial need enrolling full time for the fall following the spring semester at 1 of the 16 campuses of the University of North Carolina System
  • Must be able to demonstrate community service involvement and provide 2 recommendations, an essay, resume and transcripts
  • Have a minimum 1100 on the SAT or minimum of 21 on the ACT with a 3.0 weighted GPA or higher 

 

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Amount:
$1,000 to $12,000

Scholarship renewal available to previous recipients (conditions apply)

Deadline:
March 12

Assistance League of Charlotte Scholarship - Central Piedmont Community College

  • Be a US Citizen or permanent resident graduating high school senior from a high school located in Mecklenburg County and no relations to an Assistance League of Charlotte member with demonstrated financial need enrolling full time for the fall following the spring semester at Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC)
  • Must be able to demonstrate community service involvement and provide 2 recommendations, an essay, resume and transcripts
  • Minimum 2.5 weighted GPA or higher

 

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Amount:
Amount Varies

$500 up to $2,500 - Scholarship renewal available to previous recipients (conditions apply)

Deadline:
March 12

Business and Professional Women of the Triangle

  • Your home address must be in the North Carolina counties of Wake, Durham, Orange, Chatham, or Johnston (but you can attend school outside these areas).
  • Be a woman who is currently enrolled (full or part-time) at an accredited college, university, or institution of higher education. NOTE:  Current high school students are not eligible to apply, even if you're taking college courses.
  • Be in good academic standing.

 

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Amount:
$1,500

2 awards up to $1,500

Deadline:
March 14

Fontana Transport Inc. Scholars Program

  • First-generation high school seniors who are underrepresented, need financial assistance and are passionate about furthering their education
  • Applicants do not have to be a U.S. citizen, but they must have a minimum 3.5 weighted GPA and graduate a US high school in Spring or Summer
  • Applicants will need proof of attending a 4-year university beginning Fall


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Amount:
$5,000

up to $5,000

Deadline:
March 14

Winston-Salem Foundation

  • The Foundation offers many scholarships utilizing a one-stop application process. Filling out one application will check your eligibility for multiple scholarships including both need and merit based awards.

 

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Amount:
Amount Varies

Varies

Deadline:
March 15

NC One Water

  • Undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in a community college or university
  • Elementary educators at elementary, middle and high school levels

 

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Amount:
$1,000 to $3,000

Deadline:
March 25

Michael A. DeMayo Scholarship

  • Reside and attend high school in the counties served by the Law Offices of Michael A. DeMayo LLP including Alexander, Anson, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Cumberland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Richmond, Robeson, Rowan, Scotland, Stanly and Union.
  • High school seniors accepted for full-time enrollment or planning to pursue a degree at an accredited four-year college or university.
  • Have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.

 

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Amount:
$2,500

Fifteen (15) $2,500 scholarships

Deadline:
March 27

CFIC - Everett & Trudy Suddreth Scholarship of Excellence

  • NC residents who are high school seniors entering college in the fall, college freshmen, sophomores and juniors who are affiliated with CFIC member companies
  • Students who work or have a parent or spouse who works in the grocery industry
  • Average to above-average academic range

 

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Amount:
$2,500

40 awards of $2,500

Deadline:
March 29

NC Retail Merchants Scholarship

  • NC residents who are high school seniors entering college in the fall, college freshmen, sophomores and juniors who are affiliated with NCRMA member firms
  • Students who work or have a parent or spouse who works in the retail industry
  • Average to above-average academic range

 

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Amount:
$2,500

Ten (10) $2,500

Deadline:
March 29

National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Scholarship

  • Must be legally blind
  • Must be pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time, postsecondary course of study in a degree program
  • Must be residing in the United States, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico.

 

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Amount:
$3,000 to $12,000

Deadline:
March 31

LNSF National Scholastic Achievement Awards

  • GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale or equivalent
  • If the student is an entering freshman, 29 or higher on the ACT test, or 1350 or higher on the SAT test

 

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Amount:
$2,000

Deadline:
March 31

LNSF Honors Awards

  • GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale or equivalent
  • If the student is an entering freshman, 23 or higher on the ACT test, or 1100 or higher on the SAT test

 

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Amount:
$500 to $2,000

Deadline:
March 31

LNSF General Awards

  • Grades and academic performance will serve as indicators of potential
  • Emphasis may be placed on the individual's motivation, sincerity, and community involvement

 

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Amount:
$250 to $1,000

Deadline:
March 31

Teacher.org's Inspire Our Future Scholarship

  • Must be currently enrolled in a degree-seeking undergraduate program of study as a sophomore, junior, or senior or a graduate student at a post-secondary institution
  • Must be good academic standing with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
  • Minimum GPA 3.5

 

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Amount:
$500

Deadline:
April 1

Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund

  • Students who are able to do academic work at the college or university level or are enrolled in a trade or technical program and who are active in the progressive movement.
  • Applicants must have participated in activities in the US
  • There is a strong preference for applicants who plan on working in the US


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Amount:
$15,000

up to $15,000

Deadline:
April 1

Latin Americans Working for Achievement Scholarship Program

  • All legal statuses welcome
  • For high school seniors and undergraduate students


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Amount:
Amount Varies

Deadline:
April 4

Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship

  • Be a graduating high school senior who will be attending a four-year bachelor degree program in the fall
  • Documented learning disability and/or ADHD
  • Demonstrate financial need

 

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Amount:
$5,000

Deadline:
April 5

Anne Ford Scholarship

  • Be a graduating high school senior who will be attending a two-year community college, a vocational/technical training program, or a specialized program for students with LD and/or ADHD in the fall.
  • Documented learning disability and/or ADHD
  • Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher

 

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Amount:
$10,000

Deadline:
April 5

Donna Easter Student Ethics Scholarships

  • Be graduating from a high school in any of these areas: Alamance, Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Caldwell, Caswell, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Iredell, Randolph, Rockingham, Rowan County/Salisbury, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, & Yadkin
  • Be attending any two or four-year college, technical college, or university
  • Be in good academic standing and show proof of community service and leadership while in high school

 

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Amount:
$2,500 to $7,500

1 for $7,500, 1 for $5,000, and 2 for $2,500 each

Deadline:
April 14

PFLAG Scholarship

  • The applicant must identify as LGBTQ or a straight ally serving and supporting the LGBTQ community
  • Be applying to attend, or currently attending a technical/vocational program pursuing certification and/or a college or university pursuing an undergraduate college degree

 

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Amount:
$1,000

Deadline:
April 15

North Carolina Business and Professional Women's Foundation Scholarship

  • Female with 2.5 GPA or higher
  • Currently enrolled (full or part-time) at an accredited community college, college or university
  • A resident of North Carolina

 

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Amount:
$1,500

4-6 awards up to $1,500 award each

Deadline:
April 15

State Employees Association of North Carolina (SEANC) Merit-Based Scholarship

  • SEANC members, their spouses, and dependents
  • Based on academic performance

 

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Amount:
$500 to $1,000

Previous recipients can reapply

Deadline:
April 15

State Employees Association of North Carolina (SEANC) Need and Merit-Based Scholarship

  • Must be a SEANC member, a spouse of a SEANC member, or a child of a SEANC member
  • Demonstrate both academic merit and the financial need

 

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Amount:
$500 to $1,000

Previous recipients can reapply

Deadline:
April 15

State Employees Association of North Carolina (SEANC) Active and Associate Member Scholarship

  • SEANC members ONLY (not spouses or dependents), who are full-time state employees enrolled in at least six semester hours of undergraduate work or three semester hours of graduate work at an accredited post-secondary institution (includes college, trade, technical, community college or graduate school)

 

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Amount:
$500 to $1,000

Previous recipients can reapply

Deadline:
April 15

NC Federation of Republican Women CARING FOR AMERICA SCHOLARSHIP

  • A dependent child of an NC service member wounded or killed while serving from September 11, 2001, until the present
  • Must include proof of service member status
  • Applicant must attend an accredited North Carolina college, vocational, or technical post-secondary institution

 

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Amount:
$1,000

Deadline:
April 15

North Carolina Criminal Justice Fellows Program

  • Must be a legal resident of North Carolina and a high school graduate or current high school senior
  • Live in an eligible county at the time of application and demonstrate the intent to be employed as a criminal justice professional in an eligible county

 

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Amount:
$3,152

Up to $3,152.00 per year, for two years

Deadline:
April 30

Katherine Baich Endowed Scholarship

  • Be a resident of Alexander, Catawba, Iredell, Davie, Mecklenburg, Rowan, or Yadkin County in North Carolina.
  • Be under 25 years of age and be a child of a Veteran with a service-connected disability.

 

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Amount:
$2,450

Deadline:
April 30

Western Union Scholarship

  • All applicants for scholarships must be between the ages of 18 - 26 years of age on June 1
  • All applicants must be pursuing a degree/field of study in one of the following categories: science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and business/entrepreneurship
  • Scholarships must be used on programs resulting in an undergraduate degree


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Amount:
$2,500

Deadline:
April 30

Great Minds in STEM Scholarship

  • Applicants must be pursuing a science, technology, engineering or math degree
  • Applicants must have an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
  • Applicants must be of Hispanic descent and/or must demonstrate significant leadership or service within the underserved community


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Amount:
$500 to $5,000

Deadline:
April 30

Financial Basics Scholarship

  • Be (1) a North Carolina resident who attends or has previously graduated from an accredited high school located within the state of N.C.and plans to attend an accredited college or university within the state of N.C.to begin college work or (2) a first-year college student who currently attends an accredited college or university within the state of N.C.
  • Have completed Financial Basics online at CFNC.org with a grade of 80% correct or higher. Students may re-take any questions they miss as often as needed to raise their grades to meet the minimum requirement.
  • Be able to provide documentation of eligibility from the NC accredited high school or higher education institution attending if their name is drawn.

 

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Amount:
$500

Deadline:
April 30

The Howe Scholarship Endowment

  • African American student interested in the building arts (e.g. architecture, engineering, building trades), degree or certification
  • Resides in New Hanover, Pender, Columbus or Brunswick county

 

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Amount:
$1,500

Deadline:
May 1

La Noticia Excelente Awards

  • Open to high school students and current college students
  • Applicants need a cover letter, resume, and 2 letters of recommendation
  • 500 word essay about who you are and why you want to get this scholarship, what are your goals


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Amount:
$2,500

Deadline:
May 2

Fallen Linemen Foundation Scholarship Program

  • Be a child of a lineman
  • Be a high school senior or have a high school diploma from an accredited school or GED equivalent
  • Have completed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application

 

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Amount:
$2,000

Three (3) $2,000 scholarships. Renewable but must reapply each year.

Deadline:
May 31

Judy Knox Scholarship

  • Must be a resident of North Carolina for at least 12 months prior to application.
  • Must be admitted to a program in North Carolina offering a baccalaureate degree in nursing or a master's degree in nursing. Online programs are also acceptable.
  • Must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in work already completed in the program in which currently enrolled or in a previous nursing program if no course work has been taken in the current program.

 

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Amount:
$1,000

$1,000 per year

Deadline:
May 31

Mary Lewis Wyche Fellowship

  • Must be a resident of North Carolina for at least 12 months prior to application.
  • Must be admitted to a program in North Carolina offering a master's degree or doctoral degree (PhD, DNP) in nursing practice or administration. Online programs are also acceptable.
  • Must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in work already completed in the program in which currently enrolled or in master's program if no course work has been taken in the current program.

 

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Amount:
$5,000

$5,000 annually

Deadline:
May 31

NCNA Southwest Region Scholarship

  • Must be a member of NCNA who lives or works in the NCNA Southwest Region
  • Must be a current student or have been admitted to a program at an accredited program in North Carolina offering a post-licensure baccalaureate degree in nursing (RN to BSN). Online programs are also acceptable.
  • Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in work already completed in the program in which currently enrolled or in a previous nursing program, if no course work has been taken in the current program.

 

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Amount:
$1,000

$1,000 per year

Deadline:
May 31

Dottie Martin Teachers Scholarship

  • Plan to teach in North Carolina once education is completed
  • Presently be in a teacher education program (High school seniors not eligible)
  • Provide a recent college or university transcript, three letters of recommendation, and a typed essay

 

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Amount:
$500

Deadline:
June 1

National Hemophilia Foundation - Kevin Child Scholarship

  • Must be an individual diagnosed with hemophilia A or B
  • Must be a high school senior, with aspirations of attending an institute of higher education (college, university, or vocational-technical school) or a college student already pursuing post-secondary education.

 

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Amount:
$1,000

Deadline:
June 1

Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship

  • Applicant must demonstrate outstanding community service and leadership
  • Applicant must demonstrate a commitment to impacting LGBTQ issues

 

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Amount:
$4,000

Deadline:
June 2

Stanley Dentistry “Find Your Smile” Scholarship

  • Pursuit of further study in dentistry at an accredited college or university in North Carolina
  • Academic excellence (merit-based scholarship)
  • Genuine passion for further study

 

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Amount:
$1,000

Deadline:
June 4

NC Assist $1,000 No Essay Scholarship

  • Be age 18 years old or older
  • Be either
    • A resident of North Carolina who is a student or a parent of a student, who is currently attending or will attend a college or university in any state within 12 months of entering the Giveaway as a new or continuing student,
      or
    • A resident of another U. S. state who is a student, or parent of student, who is currently attending or will attend a college or university in North Carolina within 12 months of entering the Giveaway as a new or continuing student;
  • Have a valid Social Security Number or U.S. Tax Identification Number

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Amount:
$1,000

Deadline:
Rolling Deadline