North Carolina Scholarships for High School and College Students

The Foundation was established in 1919 with a donation of $1,000. We were the first foundation of any type to be established in North Carolina, and we’re the 16th oldest community foundation in the United States. For over a hundred years, thousands of individuals and organizations have partnered with us to improve the quality of life in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, and beyond.SUPPORTING BRIGHT FUTURESSince 1923, people from around our community have joined together to ensure that more local students have the resources to be all that they dream they can be.We hold more than 140 scholarship funds that supported 738...

SECU Foundation established this two-year scholarship program to assist North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) students in achieving academic success. The members of State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) take an active role in assisting organizations and communities across North Carolina and truly believe in “People Helping People!”There are 116 scholarships valued at up to $5,000 each. Each North Carolina Community College will receive two (2) scholarships each academic year. These scholarships are distributed semi-annually in two payments: fall semester, $1,250 per student; and spring semester, $1,250 per student for a maximum of four (4) consecutive semesters.Recipients are selected by the...

NC Reach is a state-funded scholarship offered to qualified applicants for up to 4 years of undergraduate study at NC public universities and community colleges. Available funding is awarded to students, after all other financial aid, public funds and scholarships have been processed and applied to their account. NC Reach provides comprehensive student support to help all students be able to navigate their post-secondary education.Students are eligible for NC Reach if they are:Legal residents of North Carolina, eligible for in-state tuition ratesAdopted from NC Division of Social Services (DSS) foster care after the age of 12, OR, aged out of...

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that jobs in the STEM career field are projected to grow 8% by 2029, compared to the 3.7% increase for total occupations.With the growth seen in various STEM fields throughout the United States, more people have begun to realize the importance of jobs in the science, technology, engineering, and math fields. To fill these jobs and continue the forward progress of the nation, more students are going into STEM subjects in college.The Jacob Daniel Dumas Memorial Scholarship will support students in their STEM educational journey. High school seniors and undergraduate students who are...

We’re giving away $20,000 in cash scholarships to high school students who make the best prom attire out of Duck Brand duct tape. So, stock up on your favorite colors and prints now to create something that will wow our judges!Who can enter the contest?We’d love to tell you “everyone is welcomed to enter!” But, you gotta play by the rules. So to enter the contest you must:Be at least 14 years of age.Be enrolled in high school or home school association (at the high-school level) during the 2022 - 2023 school year.Be a legal resident of the United States...

A one-year scholarship available annually to a qualified undergraduate pre-engineering, engineering or architecture student attending a post-secondary educational institution within the geographic boundaries of ASHRAE Region IV (North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia) and meets the general criteria listed above. General Criteria: Scholarships are available to full-time undergraduate engineering or pre-engineering students pursuing a Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree in a course of study that has traditionally been a preparatory curriculum for the HVAC&R profession at a school. Additional criteria for each regional scholarship is listed below. Applicants must have a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least...

Application Criteria1. HeritageMust be of Korean heritage (i.e., have a Korean parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent, or be adopted from Korea).2. 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 2023-2024 school year.3. AcademicsMinimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.4. Financial NeedCan demonstrate a need for financial assistance.KWVD Scholarship & CriteriaTo be eligible, the applicant should meet the following requirements:Be a direct descendant of a Korean-War Veteran who served in Korea from June 25, 1950–January 31, 1955 (Korean War Era, as...