North Carolina College Scholarship Search

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:

$6,000 to $9,000

Deadline:

July 1

Eric Delson Memorial Scholarship

For students diagnosed with hemophilia or another bleeding disorder

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Amount:

$2,500

Three (3) renewable $2,500 awards

Deadline:

July 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

Cooke College Scholarship Program

Senior planning to graduate from a U.S. high school in spring 2021
Earn a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above
Demonstrate unmet financial need

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Amount:

$40,000

Deadline:

October 30

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/community college/trade school program.
Reside in a rural area from a low-income family

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Amount:

$1,000

$1,000 each Spring and Fall semester

Deadline:

October 31

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 1

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:

$2,500

Deadline:

November 1

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:

November 1

Berrien Fragos Thorn Arts Scholarships for Migrant Farmworkers

Minimum 16 years of age
A history of movement to obtain work in agriculture
Must demonstrate an interest in pursuing further development of their talents in visual, performing, media, literary, or crafts discipline

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Amount:

$500 to $2,500

Deadline:

November 1

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

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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

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 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:

$25,000

Twenty (20) $25,000

Deadline:

November 15

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

U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and U.S. permanent residents (holders of a Permanent Resident Card), as well as individuals granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program, political asylees, and refugees
Individuals with evidence of superior academic achievement (such as grade point average, class rank, honors or other designations)
Individuals committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level.

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Amount:

$24,000

Sixty (60) fellowships at $24,000 per year

Deadline:

December 1

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:

December 15

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 $2,500

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

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:

$3,000 to $1,000

Deadline:

December 31

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:

$3,000 to $1,000

Deadline:

December 31

Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship

Be a current student at an accredited U.S. community college or two-year institution with sophomore status by January 1, 2021, or a recent graduate (since spring 2016)
Have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.50 or better
Demonstrate unmet financial need

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Amount:

$40,000

Deadline:

January 6

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 7

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

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:

January 25

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

Aubrey Lee Brooks Scholarship

Demonstrate financial need
Plan to enroll as full-time students in a degree-granting program at N.C. State University, UNC-Chapel Hill, or UNC-Greensboro
Permanently reside and attend high school in one of the following counties: Alamance, Bertie, Caswell, Durham, Forsyth, Granville, Guilford, Orange, Person, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Swain, or Warren

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Amount:

$12,000

The scholarship provides for an award of about one-half the cost of an undergraduate education for seventeen (17) graduating seniors. The maximum award for the prior academic year was $12,000.

Deadline:

January 31

Crumley Roberts Founder's Scholarship

Have a minimum weighted GPA of 3.2 or higher
Be a graduating North Carolina high school senior who will be attending a four-year accredited college or university
Written essay required

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Amount:

$2,500

Three (3) $2,500 scholarships

Deadline:

January 31

Crumley Roberts Next Step Scholarship

Must be a community college student who will be transferring to an accredited 4-year college or university in fall 2020.
Have at least a 3.2 GPA

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Amount:

$2,500

Three (3) $2,500 scholarships

Deadline:

January 31

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:

$1,000

One hundred twenty (120) $1,000 scholarships awarded

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

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 $1,500

Deadline:

February 1

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 7

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 12

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 14

American Council of the Blind

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

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Amount:

$1,000

7500

Deadline:

February 14

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Must be of Hispanic heritage
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:

Amount Varies

Deadline:

February 15

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:

$14,500 to $29,000

Up to $14,500 for an associate degree and $29,000 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

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 Research Triangle area
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

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 Research Triangle area
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

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

Golden LEAF Scholarship Program - Four Year Degree

Be a North Carolina resident for tuition purposes.
- Applicants must complete residency determination at the North Carolina Residency Determination Service Website.
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.
Have a minimum CGPA of 3.0.
Be a resident of an eligible rural county as identified by the Golden LEAF Foundation.
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:

$3,000

Maximum award amount of $3,000 per year

Deadline:

March 1

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 1

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:

March 1

Shaver-Hitchings Scholarship

Reside in Durham, Orange, Wake or Chatham County
Be enrolled, or must be planning to enroll, in graduate school, a physician assistant program or medical school

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Amount:

$1,500

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 six credit hours in an Approved Program at an Eligible Institution

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Amount:

$6,000 to $56,000

Deadline:

March 1

Achievement Scholarship for Refugees and Immigrants of Wake County

Minimum GPA: 2.5
Applicants must plan to attend a public or private college or university in North Carolina
This scholarship is restricted to immigrants, refugees, or first-generation US citizens

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Amount:

$16,000

Deadline:

March 1

Assistance League of Charlotte Scholarship - UNC System

For graduating high school seniors who are enrolling at 1 of the 16 campuses of the University of North Carolina system
US Citizen or permanent resident status
Reside in Charlotte/Mecklenburg Co.region

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Amount:

$1,000 to $12,000

Scholarship renewal available to previous recipients (conditions apply)

Deadline:

March 15

Assistance League of Charlotte Scholarship - Central Piedmont Community College

For graduating high school seniors who are enrolling as a full-time student at Central Piedmont Community College
US Citizen or permanent resident status
Reside in Charlotte/Mecklenburg Co. region

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Amount:

$1,000 to $5,000

Scholarship renewal available to previous recipients (conditions apply)

Deadline:

March 15

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:

March 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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

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 15

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 15

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 16

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 16

North Carolina Section of the American Water Works Association (NC AWWA-WEA)

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:

$500 to $2,000

Deadline:

March 27

J. Howard Coble Scholarship

Demonstrate the ideals and leadership qualities of Congressman Coble
Submit three recommendation letters - two from teachers or school personnel and one from an employer or non-relative residing in North Carolina
Must reside in one of the following counties: Alamance, Caswell, Davidson, Durham, Granville, Guilford, Moore, Orange, Person, Randolph, Rockingham, Rowan, Stokes, or Surry

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Amount:

$2,500

Deadline:

March 31

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

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:

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

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Scholarship

Students should be rising sophomores, juniors, seniors, or in graduate studies. Continuing education for current North Carolina teachers.
Only students registered as a special education concentration will be considered. They must agree to teach for one year in NC after graduation
Students should have a GPA of at least 2.5

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Amount:

$500 to $3,500

Deadline:

April 1

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

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:

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

UNIDOS Scholarship

Must be a graduating high school senior planning on attending a College or University in North Carolina
Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA
2 letters of recommendation: One from a high school teacher/counselor/etc and one from a member in your community

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Amount:

$500

Deadline:

April 1

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 $10,000

Deadline:

April 1

Gloria Mattera National Migrant Scholarship

Recent history of movement for agricultural employment - priority will be given to currently interstate migrant youth
Enrolled in or accepted at an accredited public or private college, technical or vocational school, or a dropout or a potential dropout from high school who shows promise of the ability to continue schooling
Financial need

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Amount:

$250

approximately 100 awards annually in the amount of up to $250

Deadline:

April 1

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

Better Business Bureau in Greensboro, NC

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 17

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

North State Law Enforcement Officers Association Scholarship

Must be a resident of North Carolina.
Grade point average of 3.0 or above.
Must major in some area of Criminal Justice or related field.

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Amount:

$500 to $1,000

One (1) $1,000 and Two (2) $500 awards

Deadline:

May 1

Neyhart Scholarship

Students with kidney disease, kidney transplant or children of parents with kidney disease or transplant
Essay required

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Amount:

$4,500

Two (2) $4,500 scholarships awarded

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 1

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:

May 4

North State Law Enforcement Officers Association Gate City Chapter Scholarship

Must be a permanent resident of Guilford County for a minimum of one year.
Have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Expected to be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student in an accredited
college or university (two-four year program)

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Amount:

$500

Deadline:

May 15

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

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:

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

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 7

Migrant Farmworker Baccalaureate Scholarship

Recent history of movement for agricultural employment
Successful completion of at least one year at an accredited post-secondary institution
Financial need

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Amount:

$20,000

Deadline:

July 1

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

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:

September 16

Business and Professional Women of the Triangle

Reside within the North Carolina counties of Wake, Durham, Orange, or Johnston (but can attend school outside the area)
Be a female in good academic standing (2.5 GPA or higher)

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Amount:

$1,500

2 awards up to $1,500

Deadline:

Rolling Deadline

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:

Rolling Deadline

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:

$1,500 to $3,000

Deadline:

Rolling Deadline

Golden LEAF Scholarship Program - NC Community Colleges

Be enrolled in a North Carolina community college in the upcoming Fall.
Be a permanent resident of an eligible rural county that is economically distressed and/or tobacco dependent.
Demonstrate financial need.

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Amount:

$750

$750 each semester

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 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

Twelve (12) $2,000

Deadline:

Rolling Deadline

North Carolina AmeriCorps

Be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals or lawful permanent resident aliens of the United States.
Have a high school diploma or a GED, or obtain one while serving
People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Amount:

Amount Varies

Variable

Deadline:

Rolling Deadline

North Carolina Education and Training Voucher Program

Must be a current or former foster student who was: in U.S. foster care on or after 17th birthday OR adopted from U.S. foster care with the adoption finalized AFTER 16th birthday OR entered into a kinship guardianship placement from foster care on or after 16th birthday.
Must be a U.S. citizen or qualified non-citizen.
Must have been accepted into or be enrolled in a degree, certificate, or other accredited program at a college, university, technical, vocational school.

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Amount:

$5,000

Up to $5,000 per year. May reapply for ETV funds up to the age of 23.

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.

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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.

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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

All legal statuses welcome
For high school seniors and undergraduate students

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Amount:

Amount Varies

Deadline:

Rolling Deadline

First in Family Freedom from Religion

High school and college students who participate in activism for freethought or the separation of church and state
Essay competition

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Amount:

$1,000

Deadline:

Rolling Deadline