North Carolina Scholarships for High School and College Students

SECU Foundation established the People Helping People four-year scholarship program to help North Carolina public high school students attend college. Each of the 115 North Carolina Local Education Agencies (LEAs)/School Districts will receive a minimum of one scholarship valued at $10,000 payable at $1,250 per semester for up to eight consecutive semesters for a senior to attend one of the 16 constituent campuses of the University of North Carolina System.Recipients of the scholarship will be selected by the LEA Scholarship Selection Committee provided they meet all eligibility criteria. Scholarship recipient information must be submitted by the Scholarship Selection Committee at...

NCS USBCA scholarships are available to any bowler furthering their education. To be eligible:Be a high school seniorBe planning on attending a college/university in the FallBe a bowler

For students who are music majors with an interest in piano and/or organ as their medium.​Applicant Requirements:Be a citizen or legal resident of the United States.Be a music major with an interest in piano and/or organ as your medium.Be a North Carolina resident for at least one year prior to making applying.Be accepted for full-time enrollment in a degree program at a Baptist college, university, or seminary. (“Full-time” is as defined by the educational institution you plan to attend.)Be a member of a church affiliated with Provision and/or the Baptist State Convention of NC.Exhibit high moral character, dedication to family,...

Welcome to the State Employees Association of North Carolina, the South’s leading state employees’ association. We work to gain respect in the legislature for hardworking state employees and valuable retirees who dedicated their careers to state service.Category I (Financial Need)Accredited four-year universities/colleges, two-year community colleges/technical schools — undergraduate onlyBased on academic performance and financial need.Applicant must be enrolled full-time in, or have applied to, a university or college as stated above.No federal tax forms (1040’s) will be accepted.Must provide a copy of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the Student Aid Index.Category II (Merit)Accredited four-year universities/colleges, two-year community colleges/technical...

NCNLA administers an endowed scholarship program to provide financial assistance to deserving students enrolled in degree programs associated with horticulture, landscape design or similar green-industry fields of study in the state of North Carolina. The program is administered by the NCNLA Scholarship Committee.Larry D. Edwards Memorial ScholarshipThis scholarship was established in 2016 in memory of the founder of Turtle Creek Nursery in Davidson, NC. Mr. Edwards was a long-time member of NCNLA, who served as president of both the NC Association of Nurserymen and the Southern Nursery Association.Robert E. Cagle Memorial ScholarshipThis scholarship was established in 2016 in memory of...

We are offering a $500 financial scholarship to one (1) deserving high school senior who has decided to pursue higher education in an accredited two (2) or four (4) year post-secondary institution.CRITERIA FOR SCHOLARSHIPMust be a resident of North Carolina.Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (Unweighted).Must supply copy of the Federal Application For Student Aid Report. The student and criteria number will be considered.Student must be active in the community, church and/or school activities.The student must have no felony convictions or convictions of serious misdemenors. The student must also have no pending criminal matters.The student must not have...

We are offering a $500 financial scholarship to one (1) deserving high school senior who has decided to pursue higher education in an accredited two (2) or four (4) year post-secondary institution.CRITERIA FOR SCHOLARSHIPMust be a resident of North Carolina.Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (Unweighted).Must supply copy of the Federal Application For Student Aid Report. The student and criteria number will be considered.Student must be active in the community, church and/or school activities.The student must have no felony convictions or convictions of serious misdemenors. The student must also have no pending criminal matters.The student must not have...

The Women’s Southern Golf Association has established a scholarship fund to assist deserving female golfers residing in the 15 southern states and the District of Columbia to obtain four years of higher education.This year a scholarship of $3,500 will be available along with a commitment of $3,500 for each of the three succeeding years of undergraduate school, not to exceed a total of four years. Renewal of the scholarship will be subject to an annual review of the recipient’s performance, interest and need. The recipient must maintain a cumulative 3.0 grade average out of 4.0. This is not an athletic...

We are thrilled to announce that The Trotter Project's scholarship application season is now open from February 15th to May 15th. Our mission is to inspire and support the next generation of industry leaders by offering scholarships to individuals pursuing undergraduate degrees in culinary arts, hospitality management, and food science agriculture.All application materials must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CST on May 15, 2025.The Trotter Project scholarships are available to anyone enrolled in an accredited US college or university for the upcoming academic year. There are no age restrictions – applicants can apply at any point during their education.We are...

The Saint Andrew's Society of Washington, DC, annually grants awards from its Washington Scots Charity & Education Fund Scholarships Program. Awards are made to scholars enrolled in US or Scottish institutions for the third or fourth year of College or University or full-time graduate study. There are generally three to five awards granted totaling in excess of $30,000. The size and total number of awards varies from year to year.In honor of the 250th Anniversary of our St. Andrew's Society's 1760 founding, the Society has established The St. Andrew's Society Founders' Prize. Made possible by generous donations in the name...

Application CriteriaHeritageMust be of Korean heritage (i.e., have a Korean parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent, or be adopted from Korea).EnrollmentWill be a full-time student at a school in one of the designated Eastern region states (Delaware, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia) during the full 2025-2026 school year.AcademicsMinimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.Financial NeedCan demonstrate a need for financial assistance.KWVD Scholarship & CriteriaHeritageBe a direct descendant of a Korean War Veteran who served in Korea from June 25, 1950 January 31, 1955 (Korean War Era, as designated by the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs).EnrollmentWill be a...

Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award (formerly the Young Women in Public Affairs Award) recognizes young women, ages 16-19, for demonstrating leadership skills and commitment to public service and civic causes, and encourages them to continue their participation in public and political life.Since 1990, Zonta has given 1,128 awards, totaling US$1,673,750 to 956 young women from 61 countries.The program operates at the Zonta club, district and international levels. Zonta International offers 37 international awards of US$5,000. Each district may submit one applicant for consideration for an international scholarship. The five largest districts may submit a second applicant for a total...