North Carolina Scholarships for High School and College Students

The Mary Doctor Fine Arts Scholarship Fund was established in honor of Mary Doctor, an astute Charlotte area business owner and a tremendous supporter of young people and Blumenthal Arts.At the discretion of the Mary Doctor Fine Arts Scholarship Committee, up to two Charlotte Region, high school seniors are selected each year to receive a scholarship of up to $40,000!The application deadline is March 10, 2025.Scholarship recipients are selected among applicants who demonstrate:significant financial needabove-average ability and great interest in one or more areas of the artsapparent potential for a successful career in the artsdesire to enrich the lives of...

The Robert H. Short Scholarship will provide last-dollar-in renewable awards of up to $7,500/year for up to four years at a public university or private nonprofit university.Eligibility information for the Robert H. Short Scholars ProgramHigh school seniors who meet all of these requirements may apply:Proven residency in Cumberland County, NCGraduating from a high school in Cumberland County, NC the spring after the application deadline (includes all high schools, early colleges, and home schools)Entering a nonprofit college or university within six months of high school graduationEntering as a full-time, matriculating student (For-profit colleges/universities not eligible)Weighted GPA of 3.5 or higherProof of...

Since 1967, we have awarded more than $3,000,000 in scholarships to youth pursuing a future in the agriculture industry. We believe assisting our industry’s future leaders in obtaining higher education is an investment in the future and is an integral part of fulfilling NC Farm Bureau’s mission.The R. Flake Shaw Scholarship program awards:Eight individual, university-level scholarships granted for a four-year period at $5,000 per year ($20,000 total per student)Four individual, community college scholarships granted for a two-year period at $1,000 per year ($2,000 total per student)ELIGIBILITYScholarships are awarded to rising freshmen who demonstrate:Intent to pursue a career in agriculture or...

The GSK Opportunity Scholarship provides annual scholarships of up to $5,000 (renewable for up to 3 additional years) to Triangle residents (Chatham, Orange, Wake, and Durham counties) who demonstrate the potential to succeed despite adversity and an exceptional desire to improve themselves through further education/training.Amount & Use of FundsUp to $20,000The scholarship may be used towards any need listed under the school’s total cost of attendance. The student is responsible for all other charges. Payments are made annually for up to four years (up to $5,000 per year), and the student must maintain good academic standing and submit semester reports...

The Golden LEAF Scholarship is designed to assist current North Carolina high school seniors and North Carolina community college transfer students. Recipients must be from certain rural counties, plan to attend a participating North Carolina college or university, demonstrate financial need, and express an intent to return to a rural North Carolina community upon college graduation. The scholarship is funded by the Golden LEAF Foundation through a grant to the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority.EligibilityBe a North Carolina resident for tuition purposes and reside in a qualifying rural North Carolina County as identified by the Golden LEAF FoundationApplicants must...

Established in 1955 by a Trust endowed by the late Aubrey Lee Brooks, these scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors from a 14-county area of North Carolina. The North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority provides central administration for the Brooks Foundation.EligibilityBe a graduating NC HS senior and permanent resident of Alamance, Bertie, Caswell, Durham, Forsyth, Granville, Guilford, Orange, Person, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Swain or Warren countyPlan to enroll for the first time as a full-time degree-seeking student at N.C. State University, UNC-Chapel Hill, or UNC-GreensboroDemonstrate financial need as determined by the application process; have Free Application for Federal...

What you must be/do:be a resident of Wake, Durham, or Orange counties.be a U. S. citizen or present proof of permanent resident status.attend a non-profit post-secondary educational or technical institution in North Carolina.upload a complete copy of the FAFSA/SAR form. Go to www.studentaid.ed.gov/fafsa.If your FAFSA is delayed, in the FAFSA space, submit a note saying availability is mid-March. Submit the completed FAFSA when you get it. If you are a returning student, submit last year’s FAFSA if you have it.submit a high school transcript showing seven semesters and with grades for the fall semester or a GED. College transcripts should...

Graduating high school seniors from Wake, Durham, or Chatham counties who plan to attend North Carolina State University and pursue a degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math major. Preference shall be given to students who exemplify a commitment to leadership, civic engagement, and diversity.Due DateMarch 3, 2025How to ApplyApply by using the NCCF Universal Scholarships Application in the NCCF Scholarships Portal.

The Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship (FKMS) honors the memory of the first president of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of North Carolina, Florence Hill Kidder.Six scholarships will be awarded in one year: First place - $3,000, second place - $1,000, third place - $800 and three fourth places - $400.Scholarships are not renewable.Awarded to a high school senior who plans to attend a post-secondary institution in North Carolina.EligibilityTo be considered, a candidate must:Be a North Carolina high school senior who is planning on matriculating into a postsecondary program in North Carolina beginning in...

Durham Promise ScholarshipAward amount: $3,000Eligibility: all graduating DPS seniors, 2.5 GPADescription: The Durham Promise is a community-funded scholarship program based on the belief that every DPS student deserves a debt-free college education. All students who apply for a scholarship through DPS Foundation are automatically entered into consideration for a Durham Promise award. The Durham Promise will be awarded to a graduating senior in each traditional senior high school in the Durham Public Schools System in the amount of $3,000. Eligible students must be graduating seniors who expect to enroll in a post-secondary institution in the fall. A minimum 2.5 GPA...

Students eligible to recieve this scholarship are North Carolina residents who are entering their freshman or sophomore year to study any engineering, science or math curriculum at NC State University, are at least 18 years of age, are involved in a community service organization (preferably two), are non-smokers and substance-free, and maintain a 2.8 GPA or its equivalent should the grading scale change.About Cody Blue PilkingtonCody Blue Pilkington was a learner from a young age. At age 3, his grandmother began teaching him how to play Scrabble and other games — the thought processes and the steps. He absorbed the...

African American Wake or Durham County graduating high school seniors with financial need who have overcome adversity. The students selected must be attending NC State University, UNC Chapel Hill, UNC Greensboro, UNC Asheville, UNC Wilmington, UNC Charlotte, UNC Pembroke, East Carolina University, Davidson, Elon, or Duke University.About Loomis, Rose and Ruth PeeblesLoomis and Rose Peebles dedicated their lives to educating young people and serving their community. In addition to being teachers, Loomis and Rose were committed philanthropists, giving both their time and finances.Their daughter, Ruth Peebles, established this scholarship in 2019 in memory of her parents. Ruth hopes to make...