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North Carolina Scholarships

by Somaiya Ahmed | Last Updated: August 17, 2023

Important Note: The purpose of this detailed listing is to help you plan your scholarship search throughout the year. Please find information below about scholarships for North Carolina students. Some of the deadlines may be from prior years. Scholarship deadlines are cyclical, so even if a deadline has passed, the website will likely be updated for the 2023-24 cycle. Be sure to reach out to the sponsor or check sponsor websites for the most recent details.

January

This provides $1,500 to an individual who is a fourth year high school student or in college, who plans on obtaining a bachelor’s degree in one of four specified areas at a higher educational institution, who has a GPA of 3.0 or higher, who lives in one of 25 states including North Carolina, and who is a member of the Future Farmers of America. The deadline to apply is January 11th. Learn more here.

This  provides $3,000 to an individual who is a fourth year high school student or in college, who plans on obtaining a bachelor’s degree in one of six specified areas of agriculture at a higher educational institution, who requires financial assistance to further their education, who lives in one of 25 states including North Carolina, and who is a member of the Future Farmers of America. The deadline to apply is January 11th. Learn more here.

This provides up to $80,000 to individuals that have DACA, TPS, or arrived in the United States prior to November 2016 and would have met the requirements for DACA. Additionally, these individuals must have been younger than 16 when they arrived in the United States, must require financial assistance to further their education, must be a resident of one of 20 states including North Carolina, must be a fourth year student or have received their diploma from a high school in one of 20 states including North Carolina, must have a minimum GPA of 2.8, and must plan to attend one of the organization’s partner colleges. The deadline to apply is January 31st. Read more here.

This offers $5,00o to students who must have received a cancer diagnosis at any point in the past, plan to attend a U.S. college or graduate school, and have a family income of less than $150,000 per year. This is due January 31st. More info here.

This offers $25,0000. The scholarship was created in memory of Ross Skelton to award scholarships to survivors the wish to pursue a career in architecture. In addition to meeting all requirements for a general scholarship, an applicant must be an engineering major either be from or attending school in the states of North or South Carolina. The deadline to apply is January 31st. More info here

This provides scholarships between $500 and $2,500 to individuals that have received their diploma from a North Carolina high school in the last 2 years, that had a minimum GPA of 2.5, that require financial assistance to further their education, that engaged in various activities within their community, that have qualities that align with that of a leader, and that have engaged in an abundant amount of volunteer work. The deadline is January 31st. Read more here.

February

This offers up to $10,000 to graduate students as well as undergraduates who have completed at least 1 year of study and show academic excellence. This application is due February 1st. Learn more here.

This provides six scholarships that range from $400 to $3,000 to individuals that are in their fourth year of high school and that intend on enrolling at a higher educational institution in North Carolina. The deadline to apply is February 5th. Learn more here.

This is awarded to individuals that live in North Carolina, that are fourth year high school students, that have displayed academic success throughout their high school career, that have engaged in activities within their schools and within their communities, that have displayed qualities that align with that of a leader, and that have a minimum GPA of 2.5. The deadline to apply is February 5th. Learn more here.

This is a four year scholarship that is provided to applicants that were born in and live in North Carolina, that intend on enrolling in a higher educational institution in North Carolina, that have a parent that lost their life or was injured in war, and that is below 25 years old. The deadline to apply is February 14th. Read more here.

This scholarship awards a varied amount to students from any state of the U.S., must be in their junior or senior year in their bachelors, and must demonstrate financial need. This application is due February 15th. Website here.

This offers senior high school and 1st/2nd year college students with multiple scholarship opportunities. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and academic work ethic. The deadline is February 15th. Apply here.

This gives a varied amount to a child of a full-time or part-time employee of Simon Property Group who has been employed for at least one year and be a a high school senior or current college student who is under 23 years old. This application is due February 15th. More info. here.

This provides scholarships from $500 to $5,000. Individuals that apply must be of Hispanic descent, must be a United States citizen, a permanent resident, or have DACA, must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, must intend to attend a higher educational institution to obtain their bachelor’s degree, and must fill out FAFSA. The deadline to apply is February 15th. Learn more here.

This offers $3,000 to students who live in Guilford, Forsyth, Rockingham, Randolph or Alamance County, North Carolina. The scholarships will be awarded to graduating, college-bound high school seniors who have shown leadership in the LGBTQ community. This application is due February 24th. Learn more here.

This offers $1,000 to a student who writes an essay of 1000 words or more on the following topic: How will your career course of study contribute to others after you graduate? Students must live in Wake County, NC as a high school senior with a 3.0 GPA and 50 hours or more of community service. The deadline is February 28th. Website found here.

Provides $500 to individuals that are fourth year students at high schools in one of 15 states including North Carolina, that have displayed academic success throughout their high school career, that have engaged in various activities to better their communities, that intend on furthering their education at higher educational institutions in one of 15 states including North Carolina, and that live in one of 15 states including North Carolina. The deadline to apply is February 28th. Read more here.

Scholarship offers up to $10,000 to current high school seniors who plan to pursue their college education as a full time student and, be a US citizen or permanent resident and express financial need. This application is due February 28th. Website here.

March

This offers $2,000 to a senior in high school that has at one time played in a Dixie Youth Baseball league. This application is due March 1st. Learn More here. 

This offers $12,000 to graduating high school seniors from a 14-county area of North Carolina. Students must express financial need; plan to enroll as a full-time student in a degree program at N.C. State University. This application is due March 1st. More info here.

This offers $12,000 to high school seniors and community college transfer students who live in a tobacco-dependent North Carolina county and are planning to pursue their college education in North Carolina. This application is due March 1st. Learn more here.

This awards between $1,000 and $7,500. Individuals that apply must live in either Wake, Durham, or Orange Counties in North Carolina, must be a United States citizen or permanent resident, must plan to enroll in a higher educational institution or technical school, must fill out the FAFSA, and must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Learn more here.

This awards up to $80,000. Candidates must have attended a Chapel Hill-Carrboro City High School, must intend to obtain their associate’s or bachelor’s degree from a higher educational institution, and must be an immigrant, refugee, or first-generation American citizen. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Read more here.

This awards up to $16,000. Candidates must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, must live in Wake County in North Carolina, must be in their fourth year of high school, must intend on enrolling at a higher educational institution in North Carolina, and must be an immigrant, refugee, or first-generation American citizen. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Learn more here.

This awards $10,000. Candidates must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, must live in Chatham, Durham, Orange, or Wake Counties in North Carolina, and must intend on enrolling at a higher educational institution in North Carolina to obtain their bachelor’s degree. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Read more here.

This awards between $5,000 to $10,000. Candidates must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher, must live in Durham, Orange, Chatham, Wake, or Person Counties in North Carolina, and must have been accepted to a nursing program at a higher educational institution in North Carolina. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Learn more here.

This awards $8,000. Candidates must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, must live in Transylvania County in North Carolina, must be fourth year high school students at either Brevard or Rosman High Schools, must intend to enroll at a public higher educational institution in North Carolina. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Read more here.

This awards $8,000. This scholarship is given to individuals that have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, that live in Durham County in North Carolina, that are fourth year students at a high school in Durham County, that intend on enrolling at a higher educational institution in North Carolina, and that intend on majoring in a health-associated field of study. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Learn more here.

This awards up to $20,000. This scholarship is given to individuals that have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, that live in Chatham, Durham, Orange, or Wake Counties in North Carolina, and that intend on enrolling at a public higher educational institution in North Carolina. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Read more here.

 

Awards up to $50,000. This scholarship was created out of a desire to give back to the communities in which Almac employees live and work. The Almac Scholarship Fund of Triangle Community Foundation will support 1st-year college students with financial need who are in the Triangle region pursuing 4-year degrees at a North Carolina public college or university. The desire of Almac is to provide selected students with career guidance, connection to current employees, and insight into the industry. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Read more here.

This awards up to $20,000. This scholarship is given to individuals that either work or worked at iContact or have a parent that either works or worked at iContact, that are residents of Chatham, Durham, Orange, or Wake Counties in North Carolina, and that plan on studying Computer Science, Business/Entrepreneurship, Economics, or Marketing and Communications. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Learn more here.

This awards $4,000. This scholarship is given to individuals that have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, that are fourth year students at Orange High School in North Carolina, that intend on going to a higher educational institution to obtain their bachelor’s degree full-time. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Read more here.

This awards $2,000 every year for four years, thus a total of 8,000, to individuals that are Christian, that have a GPA of 2.0 or higher, that live in Siler City, North Carolina, and that are fourth year students or have received their diploma from Jordan-Matthews High School or Chatham Charter High School which are both in North Carolina. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Learn more here.

This awards $2,000 to individuals that have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and that live in the West End Community in Durham, North Carolina or that have displayed a passion for helping the West End Community. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Read more here.

This awards $1,000 to individuals that have a GPA of 2.0 or higher, that live in North Carolina, that are fourth year high school students or already attend a higher educational institution, that identify as American Indian, that are a part of an American Indian tribe preferably in North Carolina, that have displayed a passion for helping their American Indian community, that have engaged in various activities within their school or their community, and that require financial assistance to further their education. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Learn more here.

This  awards $1,000 to individuals that live in Orange County in North Carolina, that are fourth year students at an Orange County or Chapel Hill-Carrboro City high school, that intend on enrolling at a higher educational institution to obtain a bachelor’s degree full time. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Read more here.

This awards $2,500 to four individuals that have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, that attend Southern High School, Northern High School, Riverside High School, Hillside High School, Jordan High School, Durham School of the Arts, or the City of Medicine Academy which are all located in North Carolina, and that require financial assistance to further their education. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Learn more here.

 

This awards $1,000 to individuals that live in Siler City in North Carolina, that are fourth year students at Jordan-Matthews High School, and that intend on enrolling in a higher educational institution to obtain an associate’s, bachelor’s, or technical degree/certificate. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Read more here.

This awards $4,000 to individuals that have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, that live in Siler City in North Carolina, that are fourth year high school students at or have received their diploma from Jordan-Matthews High School or Sage Academy which are both in North Carolina, that require financial assistance to further their education, and that intend on enrolling at a higher educational institution in North Carolina. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Learn more here.

This scholarship offers a varied amount to students from North and South Carolina who are pursuing a major in engineering, math, science, computer science, accounting, finance or business administration. Students must be a graduating senior at a North or South Carolina high school and are pursuing their college education. This application is due March 3rd. More info here.

This awards scholarships of varying amounts to individuals that are in their third or fourth year of high school at either Starmount High School in Boonville, North Carolina or at Forbush High School in East Bend, North Carolina. The individuals must also have a minimum GPA of 3.0, intend to further their education following their high school career, and agree to the requirements of the program such as monthly meetings with a mentor and their potential cohort of scholars, an annual retreat, and so forth. The deadline to apply is March 8th. Read more here.

This offers a varied amount to female mothers who are raising children, they must be over the age of 25 and are raising young children. They must be pursuing their college education in any major they choose. This application is due March 10th. Learn more here.

This awards 5 scholarships of varying amounts. Candidates must be a fourth year student at a high school and live in one of four different regions (Region II consists of 7 states including North Carolina), must have displayed academic success throughout their high school career, must display that they are ready to begin their college career, and must intend to pursue a career in the automobile field. The deadline to apply is March 12th. Read more here

 

This scholarship provides up to $40,00 to two individuals that express financial need, excel in the performing arts, and that are outstanding academically. These individuals must also plan to pursue an undergraduate degree in a discipline related to the performing arts, have been accepted by a university or college with an established performing arts program, and must live in specific counties in Charlotte, North Carolina. This application is due March 13th. Website here.

This provides up to $5,000 to individuals that are first-generation fourth year high school students, that require financial aid to continue their education, that intend on enrolling at a higher educational institution to obtain their bachelor’s degree in one of 9 areas of study, and that have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. The deadline to apply is March 14th. Learn more here.

This is awarded to a fourth year high school student that lives in either Cary, Apex, or Morrisville (specifically Wake County in North Carolina), that has demonstrated academic success throughout their high school career, that intends on obtaining a bachelor’s degree from a higher educational institution, and that has been involved both inside their school and within their community. The deadline to apply is March 18th. Read more here.

This awards $2,500 to individuals that are in their fourth year of a high school in the Mecklenburg, Gaston, Catawba, Union, Cabarrus, Cleveland, Lincoln, Rowan, Caldwell, Stanly, Iredell, Alexander, Burke, Robeson, Scotland, Richmond, Anson, Cumberland, or Cherokee counties in North Carolina, that live in any of those counties, and that intend to attend a higher educational institution full-time to obtain their bachelor’s degree. The deadline to apply is March 27th. Read more here. 

This provides up to $1,500 to a third or fourth year high school student at West Forsyth High School in Clemmons, North Carolina that has a GPA of 3.0 or higher. This student must also take part in the North Carolina Career and College Promise Program and also have a GPA of 3.0 or higher through this program. Furthermore, this student must intend to obtain a bachelor’s, associate’s or technical degree/certificate from a higher educational institution. The deadline to apply is March 28th. Read more here. 

 

This is a four-year scholarship between the range of $1,000 to $2,500 to applicants that are fourth year high school students, that live in North Carolina, that have ties to the United States Armed Forces (whether that be themselves or through a relative), that intend on enrolling in one of 16 higher educational institutions in North Carolina, that has a minimum GPA of 2.5, that requires financial aid to further their education, that has demonstrated qualities that align with a leader, and that has engaged in various school and community related activities. The deadline to apply is March 31st. Learn more here.

This offers $5,000 to a student who must write an essay about an African American who inspired you.This application is due March 31st. Learn more here.

This provides up to $2,000 to two individuals that obtained their diploma from Reagan High School in Pfafftown, North Carolina, that are student-athletes, that intend to obtain a bachelor’s degree from a higher educational institution, and that intend to ultimately become a teacher or medical professional. The deadline to apply is March 31st. Learn more here.

April

This provides scholarships to individuals that are of Hispanic descent, that have received their diploma from or will be receiving their diploma from a high school in either Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Gaston, Iredell, or Union counties in North Carolina, that have received confirmation that they will be attending a higher educational institution in the United States, that plan to enroll at a higher educational institution full-time, and that have a minimum GPA of 2.5. The deadline to apply is April 2nd. Read more here.

This provides $1,000 to applicants that are fourth year students at high schools in North Carolina, that intend to obtain their associate’s or bachelor’s degree from a higher educational institution, and that have a GPA of a B or higher. The deadline to apply is April 4th. Learn more here.

Provides $2,500 to a fourth year high school student at West Forsyth High School in Clemmons, North Carolina that intends on furthering their education following their high school journey and that requires financial assistance to do so. The deadline to apply is April 11th. Read more here.

This offers $2,500 to a student who expresses financial need and lives in Forsyth County seeking a degree or credential in the healthcare field. This application is due April 11th. Learn more here.

Provides up to $16,000, $4,000 per year, to an individual that received their diploma from West Forsyth High School in Clemmons, North Carolina, who is a student athlete, who has displayed qualities that align with a leader, who has successfully dealt with various obstacles, and who is a diligent worker. The deadline to apply is April 13th. Read more here.

Provides up to $2,500 to an individual that obtained their diploma from West Forsyth High School in Clemmons, North Carolina, who has qualities that align with a leader, and who is considerate. This individual must also have taken part in the Interact Club of the Clemmons Rotary Club or the Finance Academy at their high school. The deadline to apply is April 13th. Learn more here.

This offers $2,500 to high school seniors who have a commitment to excellence and are inspired by the work their first responder parent or parents do in our communities. If this scholarship is given to a student, they also have the opportunity to win the ESA National Scholarship of either $12,000 or $4,000. This application is due April 14th. More info here.

This scholarship awards $3,000 to a student who is currently enrolled full-time in an accredited academic institution, and has at least a 2.5 GPA. This application is due April 14th. Website here.

This awards $5,000 to ten students that  identify as African American, that are fourth year high school students, and  that intend on enrolling full-time at an accredited academic institution and studying a major related to visual arts. This application is due April 14th. Learn more here.

This offers $7,500 to graduating high school seniors from chosen North Carolina counties who will enroll at any accredited two or four year colleges, technical colleges, or universities in the fall.This application is due April 14th. Learn more here.

This provides $1,000 scholarships to individuals that intend on enrolling at a higher educational institution in North Carolina, that have a parent that has been injured or lost their life as a North Carolina service member from the date of September 11, 2001 onward, and that have engaged in activities within their schools and within their communities. The deadline to apply is April 15th. Read more here.

This awards up to $2,000 to individuals that live in Guilford, Rockingham, Randolph, or Alamance Counties in North Carolina, that intend to enroll at a higher educational institution, that identify as a part of the LGBTQ+ community or as allies of the community, that have displayed bravery, that have displayed qualities that align with that of leaders, and that have displayed a passion for helping the LGBTQ+ community. The deadline to apply is April 15th. Read more here.

This offers $5,000 to students pursuing their college career in theatre. This application is due April 15th. More info. here.

Of the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce provides up to $2,500 to an individual that received their diploma from either West Forsyth High School in Clemmons, North Carolina, Reagan High School in Pfafftown, North Carolina, or from North Davidson High School in Lexington, North Carolina. This individual must also intend to obtain a degree or certification from a trade, technical, or vocational higher institution. The deadline to apply is April 24th. Learn more here.

This provides up to $1,000 to a fourth year high school student from Forbush High School in East Bend, North Carolina. The student must intend to obtain a degree or certificate regarding electronics, welding, or construction and must be determined. The deadline to apply is April 24th. Read more here.

Provides $2,000 per year for up to 2 years to individuals planning to attend Forsyth Technical Community College or $5,000 per year for up to 4 years to individuals planning to attend Winston-Salem State University. Additionally, this scholarship is awarded to individuals with a minimum GPA of 2.0. This application is due April 24th. Website here.

This offers $2,500 to students who live in Forsyth or Davidson Counties, express financial need, and plan to attend and meet the requirements for admission to Forsyth Tech or DCCC. The deadline is April 24th. Learn more here.

This provides up to $1,000 to a fourth year high school student at Starmount High School in Boonville, North Carolina. Additionally, they must require financial assistance to further their education, must intend to obtain a bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, or technical certificate/degree from a higher educational institution, and must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. The deadline to apply is April 25th. Learn more here.

This provides up to $6,000 to applicants that are attending/will be attending a higher educational institution, that intend on entering the broadcast and digital media fields, that are at least 18 years old, and that live in or go to school within one of 5 regions including Asheville, North Carolina. The deadline to apply is April 25th. Read more here.

May

This offers $2,500 to residents of North Carolina or anyone planning to attend or currently attending a school in North Carolina. This application is due May 1st. Learn more here.

This offers $2,500 to students planning to pursue their college education at Winston-Salem State University. This application is due May 1st. Website here.

This offers $1,000 to students who have been accepted to either a four-year college or community college and live in the 16-county area surrounding the Triangle. This application is due May 5th. More info here.

This offers up to $2,000 to local adults from Forsyth County who plan to or already attend Forsyth Technical Community College to pursue their degree that leads to a job with a livable wage. This application is due May 6th. More info. here.

This scholarship offers $5,000 to spouses of active-duty service members. Students must plan to pursue their college education in various ways. (online, undergraduate, graduate). This application is due May 13th. Website here.

This provides up to $50,000 over the course of four years, thus $12,500 each year, to individuals that have a parent that is an active-duty service member, that are in their fourth year of high school, that have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and that intend to obtain their bachelor’s degree from a higher educational institution. The deadline to apply is May 13th. Read more here.

Offers $500 to $3,000 to a student who was affected by a bleeding disorder or is been diagnosed with a bleeding disorder; is a caregiver of a child or adult affected by a bleeding disorder or has a sibling or a parent in the same household affected by a bleeding disorder. This application is due May 15th. Website here.

Offers up to $2,500 to students who express financial need, have taken either the ACT or SAT, and have a 3.0 GPA. This application is due May 26th. Website here.

This scholarship offers a varied amount to high school seniors who are involved in the NOSB during their high school career, want to pursue their career in the ocean sciences or a marine-related field, and show academic success and integrity. This application is due May 25th. Learn more here.

This awards $1,000. Candidates must live in either Durham or Orange County in North Carolina, must intend to enroll at a higher educational institution to obtain their bachelor’s degree, and must identify as an African-American male. The deadline to apply is May 30th. Learn more here.

This scholarship offers $2,000 to current high school students in Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. For this contest, students are asked to share their thoughts on “What are the responsibilities of citizenship, and how do those responsibilities support and reinforce the rule of law?” This application is due May 31st. Website here.

June

This offers $5,000 to a student who is pursuing a non-performing career in the performing arts field. Students must also be a current high school senior, a college freshman, or college sophomore. The deadline is June 1st. Learn more here.

This offers a varied amount to a full-time student at a school who lives in one of these states, Delaware, District of Columbia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, or West Virginia are eligible to apply. At least a 3.0 GPA is required, as well as expresses financial need. This application is due June 30th. Website here.

July

This offers a varied amount to current CSA swimmers who are in their final year with CSA, have been on a CSA team for a minimum of 2 years and live in Guilford County, NC. They must be accepted into an accredited institution of higher education. Students must have a 2.5 GPA. This application is due July 5th. Website here.

This is awarded to individuals that are fourth year high school students, that have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, that live in North Carolina, that have displayed qualities that align with a leader, and that have engaged in various activities to better their communities. The deadline to apply is July 12th. Learn more here.

This awards $5,000 to students that have a GPA of 2.75 or higher, that engaged in an abundant amount of volunteer work in their community, that intend to go to a higher educational institution, and that live in one of 16 states including North Carolina. The deadline to apply is July 31st. Learn more here.

August

September

This provides at least $750 to individuals that are fourth year students at North Carolina high schools or entering into their first year at a higher educational institution, that are at least half Hispanic/Latino, that have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, that have engaged in activities to better their communities, and that have characteristics that align with that of a leader. The deadline to apply is September 1st. Read more here.

The National College Match Scholarship awards a full four-year scholarship, worth over $200,000. High-achieving, low-income students can apply for early admission to a QuestBridge college partner with a full four-year scholarship. The application is due September 26th. Read more here.

October

Students grade 8 through 12 are allowed to participate in person for this contest and are awarded between $500 and $1,000. The deadline to sign up is October 22nd. More info here.

This offers 1,000 to students who are business majors with relevant coursework in human resources, be pursuing their college education, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. This is due October 23rd. Learn more here.

This covers all tuition costs for a bachelor’s degree from one of the program’s partner higher educational institutions. Individuals that apply for this program must have DACA, TPS, or be considered undocumented. Additionally, they must require financial assistance to further their education, must have displayed success throughout their academic journey, and must attend high school or community college or must have received their high school diploma or GED. The deadline to apply is October 23rd. Learn more here.

November

This is awarded to individuals that live in North Carolina, that are of Scottish descent, and that intend to attend a higher educational institution in Scotland. The deadline to apply is November 1st. Learn more here.

This offers up to $20,000 (5,000 per year) Must have 3.5 GPA or higher, demonstrate financial need, be a US Citizen, and show excellent leadership skills, an ability to persevere through difficult circumstances and have a strong interest in their community. This application is due November 9th. Learn more here.

This provides up to $55,000 every year over the course of four years to individuals that are in their fourth year of high school in the United States, that plan on obtaining their bachelor’s degree from a higher educational institution, that have a GPA of 3.5 or higher, that require financial assistance to further their education, that have qualities that align with that of a leader, and that have displayed perseverance. The deadline to apply is November 16th. Read more here. 

December

Empowers LGBTQ students who are earning their undergraduate, graduate, & doctoral degrees at accredited colleges in the United States. Recipients receive financial support, access to multiple leadership development programs, mentorship or coaching, and the support of a community of scholars and alumni. Financial award will be based on need, renewable for up to four years of support.The deadline to apply is December 21st. Learn more here.

Deadlines Vary

This offers $1,000 to a student pursuing their college education in any major. Learn more here.

Offers a varied amount and varied scholarships to students who express financial need. More info here.

This offers a varied amount to a talented student and a declared major in the arts and be a rising college junior or senior in good academic standing. Most scholarships are due in early March. Website here.

This is awarded to a fourth year high school student that has demonstrated academic success throughout their high school career and that has been involved both within their school and within their community. Read more here.

This provides $1,250 every semester for four years, thus $10,000 in total, to applicants that are fourth year high school students at a public high school in North Carolina, that are members of SECU or are the children of members of SECU, that are United States citizens, that live in North Carolina, that can receive in-state tuition, that intend to enroll in one of 16 higher educational institutions in North Carolina, that have a minimum GPA of 2.5, that have displayed qualities that align with a leader, and that have engaged in activities within their community. Learn more here.

This provides up to $2,200 to individuals that live in North Carolina, that intend to take at least six credits a semester, that are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant, that have a GPA deemed acceptable by the higher education they intend on attending, that require financial assistance to further their education, and that intend on obtaining a degree from a community college in North Carolina. To obtain this grant individuals must fill out the FAFSA. Read more here.

This provides up to $3,768 to individuals that live in North Carolina, that intend to take at least six credits a semester, that intend on attending a higher educational institution including the University of North Carolina or community colleges in North Carolina, that are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant, that have a GPA deemed acceptable by the higher education they intend on attending, and that require financial assistance to further their education. To obtain this scholarship individuals must fill out the FAFSA. Learn more here.

This provides up to $7,640 to individuals that live in North Carolina, that intend on taking at least nine credits a semester, that intend on attending a specified private higher educational institution in North Carolina, that are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant, and that require financial assistance to further their education. To obtain this scholarship individuals must fill out the FAFSA. Learn more here.

 

This awards $4,000 to individuals that are in their fourth year of high school or that are already in college. Additionally, this scholarship is awarded to students that displayed academic success throughout their high school career, that have been active in their community, that have displayed qualities that align with a leader, that display a passion for problems affecting the LGBTQ community, that consider themselves a lesbian, and that intend to enroll in a higher educational institution within the United States in the upcoming fall semester. Read more here.

This provides $1,000 to individuals that are in their fourth year of high school, in college already, or older individuals who are returning to school. Additionally, they must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, must intend to attend a higher educational institution, must require financial assistance to further their education, and must live in a rural region. The deadline for fall is June 30th and the deadline for spring is November 30th. Learn more here.

This is available for individuals that live in North Carolina, that remained in foster care until they were 18 or that were adopted at the age of 12 or higher, that left foster care with the help of the Kinship Guardianship Assistance Program (KinGAP), that are younger than 25, and that intend on taking at least six credits a semester at a higher educational institution in North Carolina. Read more here.

This awards $2,500. Candidates must attend East Chapel Hill High School in North Carolina and must be an athlete. Learn more here.

This awards $5,500. Candidates must be fourth year high school students at Apex High School in North Carolina and must intend on majoring in Engineering, Business, or Math at a higher educational institution. Candidates must be recommended for this scholarship. Read more here.

This awards $2,500 to individuals that attend Cary High School and that display qualities such as curiosity, kindness, ingenuity, and so forth. Learn more here.

This awards $4,000 to individuals that live in Rocky Mount in North Carolina and attend Rocky Mount High School. Read more here.

This awards $3,000 to individuals that live in Wake County in North Carolina, that are students at a Wake County public high school, that intend on attending a higher education institution full-time, that have displayed qualities that align with that of a leader, and that have a talent in a specified area. Candidates must be recommended by their schools. Learn more here.

This provides scholarships of varying amounts to individuals that live in Forsyth, Davidson, Davie, Stokes, Surry, Wilkes, or Yadkin Counties which are all in North Carolina. In order to be eligible for these scholarships, individuals that wish to apply must fill out the FAFSA. The deadline to apply for a majority of their merit-based scholarships is March 15th and the deadline to apply for financial need-based scholarships is July 1st. Read more here.

These are each $1,000. These nine scholarships are given to fourth year students that attend high schools in Rowan County in North Carolina and that identify as a part of the LGBTQ+ community or as an ally of the community. Learn more here.

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Somaiya Ahmed is a rising sophomore at Brooklyn College. She is studying Business Marketing and aspires to work in the filmmaking industry. With experience in writing and creating short films, Somaiya is committed to earning a business degree to gain invaluable insights into financing and marketing in the movie industry. When she's not pursuing her passion for film, she loves to unwind by dancing and playing volleyball. This upcoming fall, Somaiya will take on the role of secretary of the Brooklyn College Marketing Society, where she'll continue to hone her skills and network with like-minded professionals.