North Carolina Scholarships for High School and College Students

Overview The Robert H. Short Scholarship is a last-dollar-in award that can provide up to $7,500 per year for as many as four years of undergraduate study. Awards may be used at accredited public institutions or private nonprofit colleges and universities (for‑profit institutions are not eligible). The scholarship is renewable annually for up to three additional years, for a total maximum of four years, subject to renewal requirements. Who may apply High school seniors who meet all of the following conditions are eligible to apply: - Are residents of Cumberland County, North Carolina - Will graduate from a Cumberland County...

Eligibility - Applicant must be a North Carolina high school senior. If the school offers a health-care-focused curriculum, the student is expected to be enrolled in that program. - The applicant does not have to have already been accepted into a post–high school nursing program, but must have submitted an application to such a program. If the student ultimately is not accepted into, or does not enroll in, an approved post–high school nursing program, the scholarship/award will be forfeited. - The student must attend a post–secondary program located in North Carolina. Application materials - Supporting documents that demonstrate achievements in...

Who may apply Scholarships are available to students who are residents of North Carolina and are currently seniors in a public high school, enrolled at the NC School of Science and Mathematics, attending the UNC School of the Arts High School, or are being homeschooled and registered with the North Carolina Division of Non-Public Education. Selection policy CFWNC selects scholarship recipients using objective, nondiscriminatory procedures. Awards are made according to clearly defined guidelines and the specific criteria established for each individual fund. Eligibility requirements Before applying, check the list of scholarships and their specific eligibility conditions to confirm you qualify....

Overview The Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship (FKMS) commemorates Florence Hill Kidder, the first president of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of North Carolina. This scholarship supports graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at a post-secondary institution located in North Carolina. Awards and Eligibility - Six scholarships will be granted for the year: - First place: $3,000 - Second place: $1,000 - Third place: $800 - Three fourth-place awards: $400 each - Awards are one-time only and cannot be renewed. - Applicants must be high school seniors intending to enroll...

PROGRAM DEADLINE: February 27, 2026 at 05:00 PM Description Arthur Joe Hemphill, Jr., born in Tennessee in 1931, spent the majority of his life in Buncombe County, North Carolina. He served many years on the Black Mountain, North Carolina police force and was appointed chief in 1970, a position he held for five years before joining the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Department. He and his wife, Mary Rutledge Hemphill, raised and took into their home numerous children over the years, though they had no biological children of their own. Before his death in 2009, Mr. Hemphill created the A. Joe Hemphill,...

Overview The Golden LEAF Colleges & Universities Scholarship supports current North Carolina high school seniors and students transferring from North Carolina community colleges who come from designated rural counties. Awards are made possible by a Golden LEAF Foundation grant to the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority. Eligible recipients must be North Carolina residents for tuition purposes, plan to enroll full-time at a participating North Carolina public or private college/university, show financial need, and indicate an intention to return to a rural North Carolina community after graduation. Who is eligible - Be a North Carolina resident for tuition purposes and...

Overview This scholarship is needs-based and open to students who meet the residency, citizenship/immigration, enrollment, academic and documentation requirements listed below. Complete applications and supporting materials must be submitted by March 1, 2026. Eligibility and required materials 1. Residency: You must live in Wake, Durham, or Orange County. 2. Citizenship/Immigration: Be a U.S. citizen or provide proof of permanent resident status. 3. Enrollment: Be enrolled at (or planning to attend) a nonprofit post‑secondary college or technical school in North Carolina. 4. FAFSA/SAR: Upload a full copy of your FAFSA or Student Aid Report (SAR). Apply at www.studentaid.ed.gov/fafsa. If your FAFSA...

Introduction Founded in 1955 through a trust established by the late Aubrey Lee Brooks, the Aubrey Lee Brooks Scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors from a 14-county region of North Carolina. Central administration of the Brooks Foundation scholarship program is handled by the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority. Eligibility - Be a graduating high school senior and a permanent resident of one of the following North Carolina counties: Alamance, Bertie, Caswell, Durham, Forsyth, Granville, Guilford, Orange, Person, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Swain, or Warren. - Intend to enroll for the first time as a full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate at...

Introduction This scholarship honors the memory of Cody Blue Pilkington by supporting North Carolina students pursuing studies in engineering, science, or mathematics at NC State University. The award seeks applicants who reflect Cody’s commitment to learning, service, and healthy living. Eligibility Applicants must meet all of the following: - Be a resident of North Carolina. - Be at least 18 years old. - Be preparing to enter either the freshman or sophomore year at North Carolina State University in an engineering, science, or mathematics program. - Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 (or an equivalent if the grading scale...

Overview This scholarship honors the legacy of Loomis and Rose Peebles by supporting African American high school seniors from Wake or Durham counties who have demonstrated resilience in the face of hardship and have financial need. Recipients are expected to enroll at one of the following institutions: NC State University, UNC Chapel Hill, UNC Greensboro, UNC Asheville, UNC Wilmington, UNC Charlotte, UNC Pembroke, East Carolina University, Davidson College, Elon University, or Duke University. Eligibility - Must be an African American graduating high school senior from Wake County or Durham County. - Demonstrated financial need. - Evidence of having overcome adversity....

Intro Since 1923 neighbors and local supporters have pooled resources so more students from our area can reach their full potential. Today we administer more than 160 scholarship funds. This school year those awards supported 582 students from Forsyth, Davidson, Davie, Stokes, Surry, Wilkes, and Yadkin Counties, distributing $1.7 million. Who can apply We offer scholarships for a wide array of students and situations. Awards vary by criteria — interests, field of study, GPA and other factors — and many opportunities are open regardless of your GPA, high school, or the college you plan to attend. Most funds are aimed...

Nannie W. Norfleet Educational Scholarship — Guidelines Overview - One scholarship is awarded annually. The award amount is set by the Department Finance Committee. Eligibility - Applicant must be a resident of North Carolina and demonstrate financial need for continuing education. - Applicants must be either a high school senior or a member of the American Legion Auxiliary who wishes to pursue further education. - Children or grandchildren of American Legion Auxiliary members will receive first consideration but eligibility is not limited to these relatives. - Previous recipients of the Nannie W. Norfleet Scholarship are ineligible to apply again. -...