State Employees Association of North Carolina Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by State Employees Association of North Carolina

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 FAFSA showing the Student Aid Index. Federal tax return forms (IRS Form 1040) will not be accepted.

Category II — Merit (Undergraduate only)
- Eligible institutions: accredited four-year universities/colleges and accredited two-year community colleges/technical schools.
- Selection criteria: based solely on academic merit; financial need is not considered.
- Enrollment requirement: applicant must be enrolled full-time or have applied to an eligible institution.

Category III — Members Only (Undergraduate and Graduate, part-time study)
- Eligible institutions: accredited four-year colleges/universities and accredited two-year community colleges/technical schools.
- Recipient eligibility: available to active and associate SEANC members who are employed full-time and wish to pursue further education on a part-time basis.
- Enrollment requirement: applicants must be enrolled prior to funds being issued.
- Minimum course loads: undergraduate students must take at least six credit hours per semester; graduate students must take at least three credit hours per semester.
- Application deadline: the completed application must be postmarked by April 15 and mailed to the SEANC member’s district.

Retiree Grandchild — Category I (Financial Need)
- Eligible institutions: accredited four-year colleges/universities and accredited two-year community colleges/technical schools.
- Selection criteria: determined by academic performance and financial need.
- Enrollment requirement: applicant must be enrolled full-time before any funds are disbursed.
- Financial documentation: submit a copy of the FAFSA with the Student Aid Index.

Retiree Grandchild — Category II (Merit)
- Eligible institutions: accredited four-year colleges/universities and accredited two-year community colleges/technical schools.
- Selection criteria: based on academic merit without consideration of financial need.
- Enrollment requirement: applicant must be enrolled full-time before funds are disbursed.

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