Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship
$3,000
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...
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...
A. Joe Hemphill, Jr. Scholarship
$12,000
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,...
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,...
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Scholarships
$6,000
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....
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....
North Carolina's Aubrey Lee Brooks Scholarships
$12,000
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
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...
North Carolina Triangle Area Scholarships
$7,500
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...
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...
Golden LEAF Scholarship Program
$14,000
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
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...
R Flake Shaw Scholarship
$20,000
Introduction
Since 1967, the R. Flake Shaw Scholarship program has provided more than $3,000,000 in financial support to students preparing for careers in agriculture. NC Farm Bureau views helping the next generation access higher education as an investment in the industry and an important part of its mission.
Scholarship Awards
- University-level scholarships: Eight awards, each worth $5,000 per year for up to four years (maximum $20,000 per recipient).
- Community college scholarships: Four awards, each worth $1,000 per year for up to two years (maximum $2,000 per recipient).
Eligibility
Scholarships are intended for rising college freshmen who demonstrate all...
Introduction
Since 1967, the R. Flake Shaw Scholarship program has provided more than $3,000,000 in financial support to students preparing for careers in agriculture. NC Farm Bureau views helping the next generation access higher education as an investment in the industry and an important part of its mission.
Scholarship Awards
- University-level scholarships: Eight awards, each worth $5,000 per year for up to four years (maximum $20,000 per recipient).
- Community college scholarships: Four awards, each worth $1,000 per year for up to two years (maximum $2,000 per recipient).
Eligibility
Scholarships are intended for rising college freshmen who demonstrate all...
Geraldine Mayo Beveridge Scholarship
$1,000
Geraldine Mayo Beveridge Scholarship — Summary
This award supports graduating seniors from Carteret County public high schools who plan to earn a degree in Education and who model positive behavior for younger students. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA. Preference is given to students who intend to teach Career and Technical Education (CTE) subjects — for example, business, finance and marketing; career development; agriculture; trade and industrial education; health science; family and consumer sciences; or computer science, IT and technology. The scholarship may be renewed for up to three additional years provided the recipient remains actively enrolled and...
Geraldine Mayo Beveridge Scholarship — Summary
This award supports graduating seniors from Carteret County public high schools who plan to earn a degree in Education and who model positive behavior for younger students. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA. Preference is given to students who intend to teach Career and Technical Education (CTE) subjects — for example, business, finance and marketing; career development; agriculture; trade and industrial education; health science; family and consumer sciences; or computer science, IT and technology. The scholarship may be renewed for up to three additional years provided the recipient remains actively enrolled and...
Sharma Family Scholarship Fund
$5,000
Overview
This scholarship is intended for graduating high school seniors from specified North Carolina counties who intend to enroll at North Carolina State University and pursue a degree in a STEM field.
Eligibility
- Must be a graduating high school senior.
- Residence requirement: live in a Tier 1 county as designated by the State of North Carolina, or in Wake, Durham, or Chatham counties.
- Academic plan: intend to enroll at North Carolina State University and major in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics.
Deadline
Applications must be submitted by March 3, 2026.
How to apply
Complete and submit the...
Overview
This scholarship is intended for graduating high school seniors from specified North Carolina counties who intend to enroll at North Carolina State University and pursue a degree in a STEM field.
Eligibility
- Must be a graduating high school senior.
- Residence requirement: live in a Tier 1 county as designated by the State of North Carolina, or in Wake, Durham, or Chatham counties.
- Academic plan: intend to enroll at North Carolina State University and major in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics.
Deadline
Applications must be submitted by March 3, 2026.
How to apply
Complete and submit the...
Loomis, Rose and Ruth Peebles Scholarship
$2,000
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....
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....
Cody Blue Pilkington Scholarship Fund
$2,000
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...
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...
GSK Opportunity Scholarship
$20,000
Administering Organization: Triangle Community Foundation
Application Deadline: March 9, 2026
Maximum Award: Up to $20,000
Overview
The GSK Opportunity Scholarship offers renewable financial support to residents of the North Carolina Triangle (Chatham, Durham, Orange, and Wake counties) who have faced adversity but show strong motivation to advance through higher education or training. Awards are intended to help students who demonstrate the ability to succeed when given support.
Award Details and Approved Uses
- Total support may reach up to $20,000 per recipient.
- Payments are disbursed annually for up to four years, with awards of up to $5,000 each year...
Administering Organization: Triangle Community Foundation
Application Deadline: March 9, 2026
Maximum Award: Up to $20,000
Overview
The GSK Opportunity Scholarship offers renewable financial support to residents of the North Carolina Triangle (Chatham, Durham, Orange, and Wake counties) who have faced adversity but show strong motivation to advance through higher education or training. Awards are intended to help students who demonstrate the ability to succeed when given support.
Award Details and Approved Uses
- Total support may reach up to $20,000 per recipient.
- Payments are disbursed annually for up to four years, with awards of up to $5,000 each year...
Carol Ann Beerstecher Nursing Scholarship
$10,000
Carol Ann Beerstecher Nursing Scholarship Fund — overview
The Beerstecher family established the Carol Ann Beerstecher Nursing Scholarship Fund to honor Carol’s dedication, enthusiasm, and lifelong commitment to nursing. The fund’s purpose is to help aspiring nurses who share Carol’s passion but lack sufficient financial resources to pursue their education.
Award amount and permitted use
- Maximum award: up to $10,000 total.
- Disbursement: up to $5,000 per year, paid annually for a maximum of two years.
- Allowed expenses: funds may be applied to any item included in the school’s total cost of attendance. Recipients remain responsible for any...
Carol Ann Beerstecher Nursing Scholarship Fund — overview
The Beerstecher family established the Carol Ann Beerstecher Nursing Scholarship Fund to honor Carol’s dedication, enthusiasm, and lifelong commitment to nursing. The fund’s purpose is to help aspiring nurses who share Carol’s passion but lack sufficient financial resources to pursue their education.
Award amount and permitted use
- Maximum award: up to $10,000 total.
- Disbursement: up to $5,000 per year, paid annually for a maximum of two years.
- Allowed expenses: funds may be applied to any item included in the school’s total cost of attendance. Recipients remain responsible for any...
Winston Salem Foundation Scholarships
$5,000
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...
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 Norfleet Scholarship
$1,000
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.
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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.
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BPW Triangle Scholarships
$1,500
Introduction
BPW/Triangle awards annual scholarships to support women pursuing academic and professional excellence. The 2026 scholarship cycle is now open. These awards are intended for women of integrity who demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to supporting and advocating for other women. Please read all instructions thoroughly before submitting your application. Deadline: March 16, 2026.
Scholarships Available
- $1,500 Dr. Lois E. Frazier Scholarship — merit-based (minimum GPA: 3.5)
- $1,500 Mary Edith Fox Scholarship — need-based (minimum GPA: 2.5)
You are encouraged to also apply separately to the North Carolina BPW Scholarship (state-level awards available). For other opportunities, see...
Introduction
BPW/Triangle awards annual scholarships to support women pursuing academic and professional excellence. The 2026 scholarship cycle is now open. These awards are intended for women of integrity who demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to supporting and advocating for other women. Please read all instructions thoroughly before submitting your application. Deadline: March 16, 2026.
Scholarships Available
- $1,500 Dr. Lois E. Frazier Scholarship — merit-based (minimum GPA: 3.5)
- $1,500 Mary Edith Fox Scholarship — need-based (minimum GPA: 2.5)
You are encouraged to also apply separately to the North Carolina BPW Scholarship (state-level awards available). For other opportunities, see...
North Carolina Softball Coaches Association Scholarships
$1,000
The association distributes scholarships once a year to graduating high school seniors to assist with their pursuit of postsecondary education. Awards are allocated evenly between the eastern and western regions of North Carolina. Eligibility is determined by the following requirements:
1. Athletic participation: The applicant must have played varsity softball during her senior year of high school and must have played either varsity or junior varsity softball as a junior.
2. College acceptance/commitment: The applicant must have applied to and received an official acceptance letter from a bona fide public or private two‑ or four‑year college or university, and must...
The association distributes scholarships once a year to graduating high school seniors to assist with their pursuit of postsecondary education. Awards are allocated evenly between the eastern and western regions of North Carolina. Eligibility is determined by the following requirements:
1. Athletic participation: The applicant must have played varsity softball during her senior year of high school and must have played either varsity or junior varsity softball as a junior.
2. College acceptance/commitment: The applicant must have applied to and received an official acceptance letter from a bona fide public or private two‑ or four‑year college or university, and must...
Mary Doctor Performing Arts Scholarship
$40,000
Overview
The Mary Doctor Fine Arts Scholarship Fund was created to honor Mary Doctor — a respected Charlotte-area entrepreneur and devoted advocate for youth and the Blumenthal Arts community. Each year, at the Committee’s discretion, as many as two graduating high school seniors from the Charlotte region may be awarded scholarships of up to $40,000 each.
Key dates
- 2026 application deadline: March 18, 2026
- Applicants will be advised of finalist status no later than Friday, April 3, 2025.
- Finalist auditions/presentations: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (Stage Door Theater, Charlotte, NC) — attendance is required to remain eligible.
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Overview
The Mary Doctor Fine Arts Scholarship Fund was created to honor Mary Doctor — a respected Charlotte-area entrepreneur and devoted advocate for youth and the Blumenthal Arts community. Each year, at the Committee’s discretion, as many as two graduating high school seniors from the Charlotte region may be awarded scholarships of up to $40,000 each.
Key dates
- 2026 application deadline: March 18, 2026
- Applicants will be advised of finalist status no later than Friday, April 3, 2025.
- Finalist auditions/presentations: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (Stage Door Theater, Charlotte, NC) — attendance is required to remain eligible.
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Gordon Hay Scholarship
$10,000
Overview
The Gordon Hay Scholarship Fund was created to honor Gordon Hay, an organizational development leader who championed transformational change by engaging people’s hearts and minds in strategic work. He believed that internal passion drives outstanding results. In his memory, the scholarship supports students pursuing non-performance careers in the performing arts.
Award summary
- Each year the Gordon Hay Scholarship Committee may award up to two one-time scholarships, each worth as much as $10,000.
- Application deadline: March 18, 2026.
- Recipients are selected from among graduating high school seniors and college underclassmen (freshmen or sophomores).
Purpose and permitted uses...
Overview
The Gordon Hay Scholarship Fund was created to honor Gordon Hay, an organizational development leader who championed transformational change by engaging people’s hearts and minds in strategic work. He believed that internal passion drives outstanding results. In his memory, the scholarship supports students pursuing non-performance careers in the performing arts.
Award summary
- Each year the Gordon Hay Scholarship Committee may award up to two one-time scholarships, each worth as much as $10,000.
- Application deadline: March 18, 2026.
- Recipients are selected from among graduating high school seniors and college underclassmen (freshmen or sophomores).
Purpose and permitted uses...
Joytime Blue Flower Scholarship
$2,500
Introduction
The Joytime Blue Flower Scholarship exists to encourage and uplift young women who faithfully live out their Christian convictions—with courage, compassion, and integrity—wherever God has placed them. Awarded annually, this scholarship recognizes a female high school senior who shows a sincere love for the Lord and consistently reflects her faith in both school and the wider community. Whether through leadership, service, kindness, or steady quiet witness, the recipient seeks to honor God in daily life.
The blue flower has long represented hope, joy, and faith in difficult seasons. This award honors young women who choose joy and step confidently...
Introduction
The Joytime Blue Flower Scholarship exists to encourage and uplift young women who faithfully live out their Christian convictions—with courage, compassion, and integrity—wherever God has placed them. Awarded annually, this scholarship recognizes a female high school senior who shows a sincere love for the Lord and consistently reflects her faith in both school and the wider community. Whether through leadership, service, kindness, or steady quiet witness, the recipient seeks to honor God in daily life.
The blue flower has long represented hope, joy, and faith in difficult seasons. This award honors young women who choose joy and step confidently...
SECU High School Scholarship Program
$10,000
Introduction
The SECU Foundation created the People Helping People scholarship to expand access to higher education for students throughout North Carolina. Since the program began distributing funds in 2005, the Foundation has committed more than $81 million in total and currently devotes in excess of $5 million each year to this effort.
High School Scholarship Program
The People Helping People high school scholarship is a four‑year award intended for North Carolina public high school seniors who plan to enroll full time at one of the 16 constituent campuses of the University of North Carolina System. Every one of the state’s...
Introduction
The SECU Foundation created the People Helping People scholarship to expand access to higher education for students throughout North Carolina. Since the program began distributing funds in 2005, the Foundation has committed more than $81 million in total and currently devotes in excess of $5 million each year to this effort.
High School Scholarship Program
The People Helping People high school scholarship is a four‑year award intended for North Carolina public high school seniors who plan to enroll full time at one of the 16 constituent campuses of the University of North Carolina System. Every one of the state’s...
State Employees Association of North Carolina Scholarships
$1,000
Introduction
Below are the eligibility rules and application requirements for each scholarship category. All programs apply to students at accredited four-year colleges/universities and accredited two-year community colleges or technical schools, unless otherwise noted.
Category I — Financial Need (Undergraduate only)
- Eligible institutions: accredited four-year universities/colleges and accredited two-year community colleges/technical schools.
- Selection criteria: academic achievement combined with demonstrated financial need.
- Enrollment requirement: applicant must be either enrolled full-time or have an active application to one of the institutions above. Funds will be disbursed only after full-time enrollment is confirmed.
- Financial documentation: submit a copy of the...
Introduction
Below are the eligibility rules and application requirements for each scholarship category. All programs apply to students at accredited four-year colleges/universities and accredited two-year community colleges or technical schools, unless otherwise noted.
Category I — Financial Need (Undergraduate only)
- Eligible institutions: accredited four-year universities/colleges and accredited two-year community colleges/technical schools.
- Selection criteria: academic achievement combined with demonstrated financial need.
- Enrollment requirement: applicant must be either enrolled full-time or have an active application to one of the institutions above. Funds will be disbursed only after full-time enrollment is confirmed.
- Financial documentation: submit a copy of the...
Premier Future Ag Leaders Scholarship
$2,500
Premier Select Sires annually awards up to $20,000 through the Premier Future Ag Leaders Scholarship Program to students living in the Premier membership area. Two outstanding recipients are each granted $2,500—one through the Johnny Daniel Memorial Scholarship and one through the Wayne Dudley Scholarship—while additional applicants receive scholarships in varying amounts.
Eligibility and rules
- Applicants may be high school seniors or college students (up to senior year) who are enrolled in, or plan to enroll in, an undergraduate program with an agriculture-related major.
- Either the applicant or the applicant’s parent/guardian must live in the Premier membership area and...
Premier Select Sires annually awards up to $20,000 through the Premier Future Ag Leaders Scholarship Program to students living in the Premier membership area. Two outstanding recipients are each granted $2,500—one through the Johnny Daniel Memorial Scholarship and one through the Wayne Dudley Scholarship—while additional applicants receive scholarships in varying amounts.
Eligibility and rules
- Applicants may be high school seniors or college students (up to senior year) who are enrolled in, or plan to enroll in, an undergraduate program with an agriculture-related major.
- Either the applicant or the applicant’s parent/guardian must live in the Premier membership area and...
Roothbert Fund Scholarships
$7,000
About the Roothbert Fund
Albert and Toni Roothbert created the Roothbert Fund to provide financial assistance to students pursuing higher education. Headquartered in New York City, the Fund is run by volunteers and awards scholarships to support undergraduate or graduate study at accredited U.S. institutions.
Who the Fund prefers to support
- Individuals whose daily lives are shaped by spiritual values.
- Graduate students and undergraduates who have completed at least one year of college are preferred.
- Preference is given to applicants who live in or attend school in one of these states: Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland,...
About the Roothbert Fund
Albert and Toni Roothbert created the Roothbert Fund to provide financial assistance to students pursuing higher education. Headquartered in New York City, the Fund is run by volunteers and awards scholarships to support undergraduate or graduate study at accredited U.S. institutions.
Who the Fund prefers to support
- Individuals whose daily lives are shaped by spiritual values.
- Graduate students and undergraduates who have completed at least one year of college are preferred.
- Preference is given to applicants who live in or attend school in one of these states: Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland,...
Amcor Technical School Scholarship Program
$5,000
Introduction
Scholarship America — the nation’s largest designer and administrator of scholarship and educational support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals — manages this award program. Program eligibility is ultimately determined by the sponsor; Scholarship America’s evaluation team reviews eligible applications.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following to be considered for the Amcor Scholarship Program:
- Be a dependent child under age 25 as of the application deadline of a permanent, full‑time employee of Amcor Flexibles North America or a Corporate U.S. colleague at AFNA locations (NIC, Deerfield, Oshkosh South Annex). Children of employees who are deceased,...
Introduction
Scholarship America — the nation’s largest designer and administrator of scholarship and educational support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals — manages this award program. Program eligibility is ultimately determined by the sponsor; Scholarship America’s evaluation team reviews eligible applications.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following to be considered for the Amcor Scholarship Program:
- Be a dependent child under age 25 as of the application deadline of a permanent, full‑time employee of Amcor Flexibles North America or a Corporate U.S. colleague at AFNA locations (NIC, Deerfield, Oshkosh South Annex). Children of employees who are deceased,...
Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship
$5,000
About the Jimmy Rane Foundation
The Jimmy Rane Foundation was created to help promising students pursue higher education. To date, the Foundation has granted 756 scholarships to deserving young people. Recipients have used these awards at colleges and universities across the country, including Auburn, University of Alabama, University of Pennsylvania, Harvard, Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, Baylor, Indiana University, Troy, Duke, Stanford, Vanderbilt, Georgia Tech, University of Georgia and many others. The Foundation believes these scholars will accomplish significant things with their education and, in time, pay that help forward to others.
2026 Application timeline
- Application opens: December 1, 2025...
About the Jimmy Rane Foundation
The Jimmy Rane Foundation was created to help promising students pursue higher education. To date, the Foundation has granted 756 scholarships to deserving young people. Recipients have used these awards at colleges and universities across the country, including Auburn, University of Alabama, University of Pennsylvania, Harvard, Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, Baylor, Indiana University, Troy, Duke, Stanford, Vanderbilt, Georgia Tech, University of Georgia and many others. The Foundation believes these scholars will accomplish significant things with their education and, in time, pay that help forward to others.
2026 Application timeline
- Application opens: December 1, 2025...
Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarship
$1,500
Simon Youth Foundation is committed to helping students reach their educational goals by reducing financial barriers. Each year SYF aims to distribute roughly $1 million in scholarships to support post-secondary education costs. Specific awards and their dollar amounts will vary depending on available funding.
Eligibility categories:
- Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarships (Simon Youth Foundation): Open to high school seniors who reside near a Simon mall or in adjacent communities.
- Simon Youth Academy Scholarships: Restricted to graduates of Simon Youth Academies.
- Greg Saunders Legacy Program Scholarships: Available only to dependents of Simon Property Group employees.
Application timeline:
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Simon Youth Foundation is committed to helping students reach their educational goals by reducing financial barriers. Each year SYF aims to distribute roughly $1 million in scholarships to support post-secondary education costs. Specific awards and their dollar amounts will vary depending on available funding.
Eligibility categories:
- Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarships (Simon Youth Foundation): Open to high school seniors who reside near a Simon mall or in adjacent communities.
- Simon Youth Academy Scholarships: Restricted to graduates of Simon Youth Academies.
- Greg Saunders Legacy Program Scholarships: Available only to dependents of Simon Property Group employees.
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Regions Riding Forward Scholarship
$8,000
Overview
The 2025 Regions Riding Forward Scholarship is organized as four distinct Quarterly Contests — one covering each calendar quarter of 2025. In each Quarterly Contest, Regions will award four scholarships of $8,000 each.
How to enter: To be considered for an $8,000 scholarship, submit either a video or a written essay describing a person you know personally (who resides in your community) who has inspired you and helped you gain the confidence needed to pursue your goals.
Eligibility
For the purposes of this contest:
- Eligible States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North...
Overview
The 2025 Regions Riding Forward Scholarship is organized as four distinct Quarterly Contests — one covering each calendar quarter of 2025. In each Quarterly Contest, Regions will award four scholarships of $8,000 each.
How to enter: To be considered for an $8,000 scholarship, submit either a video or a written essay describing a person you know personally (who resides in your community) who has inspired you and helped you gain the confidence needed to pursue your goals.
Eligibility
For the purposes of this contest:
- Eligible States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North...
Sunshine Opportunity Scholarships
$25,000
Overview
The Sunshine Opportunity Scholarships, funded by the Godbold Foundation, Inc. (Tierra Verde, FL), provide up to $25,000 per recipient spread over four years of in-state undergraduate study at a public university in the student’s home state (Florida, South Carolina, or North Carolina). Ten awards are made each year.
Application window
December 1 to March 4.
Who this program is for
- Current high school seniors who reside in one of the eligible geographic areas: Pinellas or Hillsborough counties (Tampa Bay area), FL; the cities of Florence or Marion, SC; or Avery County, NC.
- U.S. citizens or permanent residents....
Overview
The Sunshine Opportunity Scholarships, funded by the Godbold Foundation, Inc. (Tierra Verde, FL), provide up to $25,000 per recipient spread over four years of in-state undergraduate study at a public university in the student’s home state (Florida, South Carolina, or North Carolina). Ten awards are made each year.
Application window
December 1 to March 4.
Who this program is for
- Current high school seniors who reside in one of the eligible geographic areas: Pinellas or Hillsborough counties (Tampa Bay area), FL; the cities of Florence or Marion, SC; or Avery County, NC.
- U.S. citizens or permanent residents....
Southern Automotive Women’s Forum
$5,000
Introduction
The Southern Automotive Women’s Forum (SAWF) advances women’s careers in the automotive sector by promoting STEM — science, technology, engineering, and math — among young women. SAWF aims to build confidence, practical skills, and professional ambition so students can pursue roles across the industry, from technicians to senior management.
Program impact and history
Since the scholarship program began in 2011, SAWF has awarded more than $516,500 in financial support. The organization expands its reach through industry fundraising and professional events to close the gender gap in STEM careers.
Who is eligible
- Applicants must identify as women.
- Candidates...
Introduction
The Southern Automotive Women’s Forum (SAWF) advances women’s careers in the automotive sector by promoting STEM — science, technology, engineering, and math — among young women. SAWF aims to build confidence, practical skills, and professional ambition so students can pursue roles across the industry, from technicians to senior management.
Program impact and history
Since the scholarship program began in 2011, SAWF has awarded more than $516,500 in financial support. The organization expands its reach through industry fundraising and professional events to close the gender gap in STEM careers.
Who is eligible
- Applicants must identify as women.
- Candidates...
