Scholarship Name | Deadline | Amount | Requirements | Application Source: |
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS
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Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation | Varies | Varies | - Must contact college that scholarship is associated with to find out how to apply.
- Must identify as a Christian female
| Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation |
NC Community Foundation - Scholarship Search Page | Varies | Various Amounts | Visit this site for a comprehensive list of scholarships available through the North Carolina Community Foundation | NC Community Foundation Scholarships |
American Legion Oratorical Contest | 12/19/20 | Up to $18,000 | - Any student 9th - 12th grade
- Prepare and present speeches on the US Constitution
| American Legion Contest |
Huffman-Cornwell Foundation | 2/15/21 | Varies | - Complete application to be considered
- Opens September 1st
| Huffman-Cornwell Foundation |
SECU “People Helping People” Scholarship | 2/26/21 | $10,000 | - Must be a SECU member or eligible for membership through parent/guardian
- Senior at NC public high school
- US citizen, resident of NC, and eligible for in-state tuition
- Unweighted 2.5 GPA or higher
- Accepted to a NC public 4 year university
- Demonstrated leadership, excellence of character, integrity, and community involvement
- Must file FAFSA
- Must be in a Word Document
| 2021 SECU "People Helping People"
Email completed application to Ms. Crawford |
Adam Benson Scholarship Fund
|
3/1/21 |
Up to $1,000 |
- Senior graduating from high school or a graduate already attending college.
- Active member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church.
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Applications are available at the St. Charles Catholic Church. |
Anita Wilson Scholarship Fund |
3/1/21 |
$1,500 |
- Pursuing a degree in the field of music performance or music education
- Attending a four-year college or university.
- GPA of 2.5 or better
|
Anita Wilson Scholarship |
Betty & Otto Woerner Scholarship | 3/1/21 | $1,200 | - Senior in Burke County
- Planning to pursue: Teaching, Culinary, or Fashion Design
| Betty and Otto Woerner |
Crump-Pollpeter Scholarship Fund | 3/1/21 | $1,000 | - Resident of Burke County
- Planning to pursue a degree in Christian Ministry or Education
- GPA: 2.0-3.3
| Crump-Pollpeter Scholarship |
Drexel Alumni Association Fund | 3/1/21 | $1,500 | - Application, and/or biological parents, grandparents, or great grandparents attended a Drexel School
- High School Senior
| Drexel Alumni Association Fund |
Glenn R Yoder Scholarship Endowment Fund | 3/1/21 | $1,000 | - Resident of Burke County
- Plan to attend a 2 yr or 4 yr college
- Demonstrate Financial Need
- Character reflecting the commitment of the Lions Club
- GPA of 2.5 or better
| Glenn R Yoder Scholarship |
Keith Warren Black Educational Scholarship | 3/1/21 | $1,000 | - Plan to attend Western Piedmont CC
- Must enroll full-time
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
| Keith Warren Black Educational Scholarship |
Larry & Louise Huffman Scholarship | 3/1/21 | $2,000 | - Students form EBHS, DHS, or BMC
- Plan to major in Education, Athletic Training, or Educational Setting (Counselor, School Psychologist, Speech Pathologist, or School Nurse)
| Larry & Louise Huffman Scholarship |
Michael Williamson Eley Endowment Fund | 3/1/21 | $1,400 | - Resident of Burke County
- Pursue degree in Engineering, Math, Physics, or Chemistry
- GPA: 3.3 or higher
| Michael Williamson Eley Scholarship |
Mildred & Hugh Fletcher Scholarship | 3/1/21 | $2,000 | - Member of Waldensian Presbyterian Church or participate in the scouting programs sponsored by WPC
| Mildred & Hugh Fletcher Scholarship |
Minnie Belle Rector Cooper Nursing Scholarship | 3/1/21 | $1,000 | - Pursuing degree in Nursing
- Attending WPCC or CCC&TI, or LRU RIBN program
| Minnie Belle Rector Cooper Nursing |
Raymond K Miller Scholarship | 3/1/21 | $1,000 | - Burke County Resident
- Working towards an AAS degree from WPCC
- Preference given to students getting a degree in: Industrial Systems, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Mechatronic, or Mechanical Engineering
| Raymond K Miller Scholarship |
Rotary Club of Morganton Scholarship | 3/1/21 | $1,500 | - 2.5 or better GPA
- Attend Patton or Freedom High School (BMC counts if from one of these schools)
| Rotary Club of Morganton Scholarship |
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Miss Annie Avery Scholarship | 3/1/21 | $1,000 | - Burke County Resident
- Planning to attend a 2 yr or 4 yr school
- Majoring in: Business or Career Programs, Trade, CNA, Medical Assistant, or field of Music
| St. Stephen's Scholarship |
Stiff Endowment Fund | 3/1/21 | $2,000 | - Committed to pursuing a four year degree in Nursing
| Stiff Endowment Fund |
Waldensian Presbyterian Women Scholarship- Program Endowed Fund | 3/1/21 | $1,000 | - Member of WPC or Participate in Scouting programs sponsored by WPC
| WPC Women Scholarship- General |
WPC Women Scholarship- Michael Morse Scholarship | 3/1/21 | $1,000 | - Member of WPC or participate in scouting programs sponsored by WPC
| WPC Women Scholarship- Michael Morse |
WPC Women Scholarship- Rostan Family Scholarship | 3/1/21 | $2,000 | - Member of WPC or participate in scouting programs sponsored by WPC
| WPC Women Scholarship- Rostan Family |
Wynee & Otto Woerner Endowed Scholarship | 3/1/21 | $2,500 | - Senior in Burke or McDowell County
- Financial Need
- Top 50% of graduating class
- Committed to complete a 4 yr degree
| Wynne & Otto Woerner Scholarship |
Burke Co. Cattlemen’s Assoc. | 3/2/20 | $1,000 | - Plan to pursue a degree in Agriculture
- HS Senior
| Burke Co Cattlemen's Assoc Scholarship |
NC Alpha Delta Kappa Student Achievement Scholarship | 3/1/20 | varies | - Unweighted GPA between 2.5 & 3.5
- SAT score 990-1130 and ACT 20-24
- GPA & Test Scores must fall within these ranges, applications that don’t will not be considered.
- Service to school, community, church as well as integrity and leadership potential
| NC Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarship |
African American Network Carolinas | 3/5/21 | $2,000 | - Plans to attend a 4 year university in NC or SC
- Plans to major in engineering, math, science, computer science, accounting, finance, or business administration
- Opens 12/4
| African American Network of the Carolinas Scholarship |
NC Farm Bureau R. Flake Shaw University Scholarship | 3/6/20 | $4,000 | - Preference is given to Farm Bureau Members
- Plan to pursue Agriculture or related field
- Shows Financial Need (FAFSA)
- Good grades
- Shows understanding of agricultural business community
- Leadership Potential
- Must plan to attend a 4 year college
| NC Farm Bureau R. Flake Shaw University Scholarship |
NC Farm Bureau R. Flake Shaw Community College Scholarship | 3/6/20 | $1,000 | - Preference is given to Farm Bureau Members
- Plan to pursue Agriculture or related field
- Shows Financial Need (FAFSA)
- Good grades
- Shows understanding of agricultural business community
- Leadership Potential
- Must plan to attend a 2 year college
|
NC Farm Bureau R. Flake Shaw Community College Scholarship |
Michael A. DeMayo Scholarship | 3/16/20 | $2,500 | - Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Plans to attend a 4 year university
| DeMayo Law Firm Scholarship |
NC Cooperative Extension Administrative Professional Assoc. | 3/22/19 | $750 | - Pursuing an Associate or Bachelor degree in Business
- Legal Resident of NC
| $750.00 Scholarship Offered to Business Students | North Carolina Cooperative ExtensionNCCEAPA Scholarship |
Caldwell County Nurserymen Association Scholarship | 3/31/21 | $750 | - Pursuing a degree in horticulture at a NC college
|
Caldwell Co Nurserymen Assoc |
Kenneth Houston Memorial Scholarship | 3/31/21 | $1,000 | - Academic excellence
- Interest in the field of Construction
- Financial Need
- Community involvement
| PCEA Catawba Valley |
Ted G Wilson Memorial Scholarship | 3/31/21 | $1,500 | - Must be pursuing a B.S. in Construction or Engineering
- Show Financial Need
- Desire to enter construction field
- Academic excellence
- Be a High School Senior
| PCEA Catawba Valley |
Carol Inc Scholarship | 3/31/21 | $2,500 | - Based on merit
- Must have unweighted GPA of 3.75 or higher
- Minimum 28 on ACT or 1290 on SAT
- Major in STEM field
- Opens 1/1
| Carol Inc Scholarship |
Marine Corps League Table Rock Detachment 1197 Scholarship | 4/3/20 | $1,000 | - Senior with Burke County Public Schools
- Have parent, step-parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, brother, or sister who has been honorably discharged or currently serving in USMC
| Marine Corps League Scholarship |
CCSAEOP | 4/8/19 | $1,000 | | CCSAEOP |
Blue Ridge Volunteer Scholarship | 4/13/20 | $1,000 | - Be a Burke County graduate
- Complete FAFSA
- Plan to enter the healthcare field
| Blue Ridge Volunteer Scholarship |
SEANC Foundation Scholarship | 4/15/20 | varies | - Only SEANC members or their dependents are eligible
- Merit based for students attending a 2 or 4 year college
- Financial need based for students attending a 2 or 4 year college
| SEANC Scholarship |
NCAMC Scholarship | 4/15/21 | $1,500 | - Plan to attend trade, community college, or an university
| NCAMC Scholarship |
WKBC AM & FM Scholarship | 4/17/20 | $5,000 | - Plan to enter marketing, broadcasting, or advertising
- Be a high school senior
| WKBC AM & FM Scholarship |
King Law Office Scholarship | 4/17/20 | $1,000 | - HS Senior
- Plan to enroll in college in Fall 2020
| King Law Office Scholarship |
Judy Braswell Memorial Scholarship | 4/22/20 | $500 | - Majoring in Education
- BCPS High School Senior
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
| Judy Braswell Scholarship |
Eula “Trudy” Thompson Scholarship | 4/27/20 | $1,000 | - Academic Achievement
- Financial Need
- Commitment to Service
- HS Senior in Burke County
| Eula "Trudy" Thompson Scholarship |
Lovelady Lodge #670 Scholarship | 4/27/20 | $1,000 | - Must have attended DHS, EBHS, or BMC (first two years must have been at one of previously mentioned schools)
- Have 3.0 GPA or better
- Financial Need
- Planning to attend 4 year or 2 year college
| Lovelady Lodge Scholarship |
PCEA Dependent Scholarship | 4/30/21 | $1,000 | - Have Financial Need
- Academic Excellence
- Dependent of PCEA member
| PCEA Catawba Valley |
Ron and Christine Beane Scholarship | 5/1/19 | $1,000 | - Senior planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college
- Evidence of financial need
- Academic achievement
- Involvement in school activities
- Community service
- Leadership potential
- Good character and judgement
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GYSGT Christopher W. Eckard Scholarship | 5/1/20 | $500 | - HS Senior or Current College Student
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- Direct descendent of a veteran
| Christopher Eckard Scholarship |
Morganton Kiwanis Club | 5/8/20 | $600 | - Plan to attend a 2 or 4 yr college
- Priority to those with financial need
- HS Senior with BCPS
| Morganton Kiwanis Club |
Morganton Women’s Club | 5/15/20 | $2,000 | - Financial Need
- Academic Excellence
- Leadership, Personal Character, & Extracurriculars
| Morganton Women's Club |
Catawba Valley GAL Association | 5/31/19 | $1,000 | - Plan to attend: trade, vocational, community college, or a 4-year university in Fall 2019
- Must attend full-time
- Must be aging out of the Foster Care System at 18 years old and signing a CARS agreement with DSS
| Catawba Valley GAL Association Scholarship |
Ron Cooke Memorial Scholarship | 6/15/20 | $500 | - Have extracurricular activities
- Write about your educational goals
- Discuss volunteerism
- Attending WPCC in the fall
| Ronno Cooke Memorial Scholarship |
Ladies in Action Scholarship | 6/17/20 | $250-$1,000 | - Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Minority student
- Accepted into a college or university
| Ladies in Action Service League Scholarship |
Tailor Made Lawns Scholarship | 6/30/19 | $1,000 | - Pursue a degree in environmental science field
- Academic excellence
- Strong faculty references
- Starting college in Fall 2020
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- SAT/ACT Test Scores or Transcript
| Tailor Made Lawns Scholarship |
Institutional Scholarships
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ECU Scholarship Database | Varies | Varies | Database of Scholarships available at ECU | ECU Scholarships |
WCU Scholarship Database | Varies | Varies | Database of Scholarships available at WCU | WCU Scholarships |
UNC Charlotte Scholarship Database | Varies | Varies | Database of Scholarships available at UNC Charlotte | Niners Scholars |
Warren Wilson College |
| Full Tuition | - Eligible for Pell Grant (from FAFSA) or NC-Need-Based Scholarships
- Filed 2020-2021 FAFSA and sent it to WWC
- Live on campus and work in work program
- Confirm residency via RDS on CFNC.org
- Accepted to WWC
| Warren Wilson Free College Program |
Half-Tuition Scholarship at Brevard College |
None |
Half-Tuition | - Must be accepted to Brevard College
- Students from all NC Counties are eligible
|
Half-Tuition Scholarship at Brevard College |
Montreat College Loan Repayment Guarantee | None | Debt Repayment | - Entering in Fall 2020 as full time freshman or transfer student
- Plan to major in School or Arts & Science
- Must enroll in program once you start at the college
- If you earn less than $43,000 per year, will help you repay your student (and Parent PLUS) loans until your annual income meets the $43,000 threshold or the loans are paid off.
| Montreat College Loan Repayment Guarantee |
WPCC Scholarship Page | Varies | Various Amounts | Visit this site for a comprehensive list of scholarships available at WPCC. |
WPCC Scholarships
|
Morehead Cain Scholarship UNC Chapel Hill | 10/15/20 | Full | - Scholarship
- Leadership
- Moral Force of Character
- Physical Vigor
- Student’s will need to self nominate
- Opens August 15th
| Morehead Cain Scholarship |
Lowell L. Bryan Scholarship at Davidson College | 10/15/20 | Full Tuition & Fees | - Participate in eligible sport
- Nominated by counselor, coach, or Davidson coach by 9/28
- Apply to Davidson by 10/15 (not held to binding decision)
| Lowell L. Bryan Scholarship |
NC State Shelton National Leadership Scholarship | 11/1/20 | $5,000+ per year | - Apply to NCSU by 11/1
- Applicants will be picked from their applications from admissions
| Shelton National Leadership Scholarship |
NC State Park Scholarship
| 11/1/20 | Full | - Scholarship
- Leadership
- Service
- Character
- Students will need to self nominate
| Park Scholarship |
Gardner Webb Tucker Scholars | 11/1/20 | Full | - Must be nominated by school
- Accepted to GWU
- Focus on leadership and service
| Tucker Scholars |
Socratic Scholarship | 11/9/20 | Full Tuition | - Must be admitted to Catawba College by 11/1
- Have weighted GPA of 4.0 or higher/unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher
| Socratic Scholarship |
Robertson Scholarship for Duke & UNC Chapel Hill | 11/15/20 | Full Tuition, Room & Boarding | - Must apply to UNC Chapel Hill or Duke by their Early or Regular Deadlines
- If applied to the Morehead Cain for UNC Chapel hill, must apply Robertson to Duke
- They are looking for: Purposeful Leadership, Intellectual Curiosity, Strength of Character, & a Collaborative Spirit
- Opens August 15th
| Robertson Scholars |
Appalachian State University Access Scholars | 11/15/20 | Full Funding | - Must complete the admission application by 11/1, scholarship application by 11/15 and the FAFSA by 12/31
- Family gross income must be below the federal poverty line
| ASU ACCESS Scholars |
UNC- Chapel Hill Thomas Wolfe Scholarship | 11/15/20 | Full Financial Support | - Must apply to UNC Chapel Hill for the Early Admission deadline and meet all requirements for early admission - 10/15
- Artistic merit is the chief criterion of selection - see application website for details of submission requirements
- Student may choose to major in any discipline, but the Wolfe Scholar must agree to a minor in Creative Writing
- Opens September 1st
| Thomas Wolfe Scholarship application |
UNC Charlotte Levine Scholarship | 11/16/20 | Full | - Outstanding academics
- Civic Involvement
- Leadership potential
- US Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Apply to UNCC by 11/1
- Must be nominated by School Counselor by 10/8
|
UNCC Levine Scholars |
Ignite Scholarship at Gardner Webb University | 12/1/20 | Varies | - 3.75 weighted GPA minimum
- 25 ACT minimum
- 1200 SAT minimum
- Accepted to GWU
| Ignite Scholarship at GWU |
NCSU Centennial Scholarship | 12/1/20 | Up to $22,000 per year | - Apply to NC State by 11/1 early action deadline
- Evaluated on Academic Achievement, Leadership qualities, extracurriculars, & desire to work in textile industry.
- Must either be endorsed by high school by 11/1 or by self on 12/1
| Centennial Scholarship at NCSU |
Prestige Scholarship at NCSU | 12/1/20 | Up to $5,000 per year | - Apply to NC State by 11/1 early action deadline
- Evaluated on Academic Achievement, Leadership qualities, extracurriculars, & desire to work in textile industry.
- Must either be endorsed by high school by 11/1 or by self on 12/1
| Prestige Scholarship at NCSU |
NCTF Distinguished Scholarship at NCSU | 12/1/20 | $5,000 per year | - Apply to NC State by 11/1 early action deadline
- Evaluated on Academic Achievement, Leadership qualities, extracurriculars, & desire to work in textile industry.
- Must either be endorsed by high school by 11/1 or by self on 12/1
| NCTF Distinguished Scholarship at NCSU |
WSSU Merit Scholarship | 12/1/20 | Varies | - Admitted to WSSU by 12/1
- GPA: 3.75 or higher
- Top 25% of high school class by class rank
| WSSU Merit Scholarships |
Cheatham-White Scholarship at NC A&T | 12/1/20 | 4 yr Full Ride | - Either School Nominated or Self Nominated by 11/1& applied to NC A&T by 10/15
- US Citizen or Permanent Resident
- 4.0 or higher weighted GPA
- Min 1280 on SAT or 28 on ACT
- Commitment to service, leadership, character, and participation in extracurriculars.
- Opens September 15th
| Cheatham-White at NC A&T |
Dowdy Scholars Program at NC A&T | 12/1/20 |
| - 3.75 weighted GPA or higher
- Min SAT 1270 or 27 ACT
- Shows characteristics of leadership and service
- US Citizen or eligible
- Opens September 15th
| Dowdy Scholars Program at NC A&T |
Lyceum Scholars at Clemson | 12/11/20 | $10,000 | - For students who want to study the moral, political, and economic foundations of a free society.
- Open to any major
- Awarded a minor in Political Science upon graduation
| Lyceum Scholars at Clemson |
Cheatham-White Scholarship at NCCU | 12/15/20 | 4 yr Full Ride | - Either School Nominated or Self Nominated by 11/15
- Have scholarship application and application to NCCU turned in by 12/15
- US Citizen or Permanent Resident
- 4.0 or higher weighted GPA
- Min. 1280 SAT or 28 on ACT
- Leadership and character
- Participates in extracurriculars
- Commitment to service
| Cheatham-White Scholarship |
Davidson College John Belk Scholarship | 12/15/20 | Full | - Demonstrated intellectual and personal achievement and significant leadership ability
- Must be nominated by school counselor by 12/1
- Must apply to Davidson College by 12/15
|
John Belk Scholarship at Davidson |
Woodson Legacy Scholarship at Berea College | 12/18/20 | $32,000 | - HS Junior
- African American
- Household income under $35,000, Pell grant eligible
- GPA: 3.25 unweighted or higher
- ACT: at least 20 to 30 SAT: at least 1050-1410
- Must be nominated (see counselor if interested)
| Woodson Legacy Scholarship |
UNC Asheville University Scholars | 1/1/21 | Up to $50,000 | - Must be nominated by your counselor (email Ms. Crawford if interested)
- Must have applied to UNC Asheville by 1/1
- Looking for:
- Academic accomplishment in high school setting
- Demonstrated leadership interest/capability in high school, community, or summer activity
- Build bridges among students with different life experiences, talents, or interests
- Strong work ethic
| UNC Asheville University Scholars |
UNCG Teacher Education Fellows Program | 1/1/21 | Up to $20,000 | - Students must be interested in the teaching profession
- Scholars will be provided guidance and enrichment opportunities as future educators
- Student must be interested in attending UNCG
- Student must have at least a cumulative High School GPA of 3.8 to qualify
- Student must have at least 1170 SAT (CR & M) or a 24 Composite ACT score
| UNCG Teaching Scholars |
Chancellor’s Academic Scholarship at ECSU | 1/4/21 | Full Ride | - US Citizen or Permanent Resident
- 3.5 or higher unweighted GPA
- SAT: 1150 or ACT: 23
| Chancellor's Academic Scholarship at ECSU |
Lenoir-Rhyne University Teaching Scholars | 1/10/21 | $5,500 per year | - Student must be interested in the teaching profession
- Provides enrichment opportunities as well as scholarships
- Personalized Advising
| Lenoir-Rhyne Teaching Scholars |
James B Duke Scholarship at Davidson | 1/11/21 | Full Tuition & $5,000 per year | - Complete Davidson application and scholarship application by deadline
- Academic achievement, tallent, work ethic, resilience, and concern for others are important factors for this scholarship
| James B Duke Scholarship |
Goodnight Scholars at NCSU | 1/11/21 | Up to $20,000 per year | - Will either receive an invitation from NCSU directly or can self-nominate by 12/1
- Apply to NCSU by 11/1
- Family income below $110,000
- Be NC Resident, or undocumented/DACA graduating from NC HS
- STEM Major
| Goodnight Scholars at NCSU |
Elon University Odyssey Scholarship | 1/15/21 | Full Financial Need | - Must complete application to Elon to access
- Also includes $4,000 study abroad grant
- Based off Financial Need & Merit
| Odyssey Scholarship |
ECU Access Scholarship | 1/15/21 | $20,000 | - High School Senior
- To provide help paying for college based off need and merit
| ECU Access Scholarship |
Abernathy Scholarship at ECU | 1/15/21 | $20,000 | - Plan to teach math or science after graduation
- SAT: 1080 or ACT: 21
- GPA: 3.0 unweighted or higher
- Admitted to ECU
| Abernathy Scholarship at ECU |
Berea College Carter G Woodson Legacy Scholarship | 1/19/21 | $8,000 | - HS Junior
- African American
- Demonstrate financial need (household income less than $40,000)
- Unweighted GPA: 3.25 or higher
- ACT: 20 to 30 or SAT: 1050 to 1410
| Berea College Legacy Scholarship |
Catawba College West Teaching Scholars Program | 2/1/21 | Up to $5,000 | - Student must be interested in the teaching profession
- Applied to Catawba College
- GPA of 3.4 or higher
- Combined math & reading SAT of 1170 or ACT: 21
| West Teaching Scholars |
UNCC Engineering Academic Pathways | 2/15/21 | $10,000 | - Major in College of Engineering
- Family income no greater than twice the federal poverty threshold
- Must have at least $10,000 of unmet financial need
- US Citizen, Permanent Resident, Asylee, or Refugee
- C or better in all math classes
- Take SAT or ACT
- Weighted GPA: 3.6-4.0
- Must have taken pre-calc in HS
- Opens Oct.
| Engineering Academic Pathways |
Dr. Valeria Fleming STEM Scholarship to Fayetteville State | 2/21/21 | Full Ride | - Applied to Fayetteville State University
- 2 Recommendations
- SAT score of 1000 or higher or ACT score 22 or higher
- Intend to be a STEM Major
| Dr. Valeria Fleming STEM Scholarship |
UNC-Greensboro Guarantee Scholarship | 2/26/21 | Almost Full to Full | - Complete pre-screening to ensure eligibility!
- NC Resident and eligible for FAFSA
- Financial need
- Weighted GPA of 3.8
- Admitted to UNCG
| UNC-Greensboro Guarantee Scholarship |
Spirit of Catawba Scholarship | 2/28/20 | Full Tuition | - Student must be admitted to Catawba College by 2/21/20
- Express one or more of the following: Scholarship, Culture,
Character, & Service | Spirit of Catawba |
BRITE Scholarship at NCCU | 3/1/20 | Up to Full Ride | - SAT 1700
- ACT 28
- GPA: 3.5
- Plan to major in Pharmaceutical Sciences
| BRITE Scholarship |
UNC Chapel Hill Light on the Hill Scholarship |
| Up to $2,500 | - Identify as African-American
- Based on Academic Achievement, Evidence of Community Service, Leadership, and Strength of Essays
- Must plan to enroll at UNC Chapel Hill
- Letter of Recommendation Required
- Opens 12/1
| UNC Chapel Hill Light on the Hill Scholarship |
NC State Balanced Man Scholarship | 7/5/20 | $100 - $1,000 | - Sponsored by Sigma Phi Epsilon. Applicants have no obligation to join or affiliation
- Male planning to attend NC State
| NC State Balanced Man Scholarship |
NCSU Chancellor’s Leadership Scholarship | 8/31/20 | $5,000 | - Incoming Freshman
- Leadership, Academics, Personal Talent, Work/Service Experience, & Appreciation for Diversity
- Financial Need
- GPA: Minimum of 3.0
| NCSU Chancellor's Scholarship |
Wofford Scholars Program | 10/30/20 | Up to $250,000 | - Must be in top 10% of Class of 2021
- Must have minimum of 1300 on SAT or 28 on ACT
- Demonstrate leadership, scholarship, and potential for success.
- If nominated, must apply to Wofford by Early Action (non-binding) or Early Decision (binding) deadline
| Wofford Scholars |
ETSU STEM Community Outreach Scholarship |
| $19,000 | - Be considered a 1st time out-of-state undergraduate student
- At least 3.2 unweighted GPA
- ACT Math score of 25, ACT English of 21
- Good for 8 semesters
- Must plan to major in a STEM field as picked by scholarship
| STEM Community Outreach Scholarship |
Bucky Mascot Scholarship |
| $19,000 | - 4 scholarships available for Out of State students
- Brings Cost of Attendance down to in-state rate
| Email: claggett@etsu.edu or call 423-439-5286 to learn more! |
State & National Scholarships
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NC Reach |
| Varies | - NC Resident
- Aged out of NC Foster Care at 18 or adopted out after age 12
- High school students apply the July after they graduate high school
| NC Reach |
CFNC Financial Literacy Scholarship Drawing | Monthly | $500 | Students that complete Financial Literacy Sections of CFNC will be entered to win a $500 scholarship. | CFNC Financial Literacy |
Humanity Rising Scholarships | None | $500-$2,000 | Awarded thousands of dollars in college scholarships to students who are making a difference in the world through volunteerism or creating their own service project. | Humanity Rising |
College Prowler "No Essay" Scholarship
| Monthly | $2,000 | - Open to all students
- The monthly winner will be determined by random drawing and then contacted directly and announced on our Facebook page.
- One entry per person, but you can come back each month to try again.
| College Prowler Scholarship |
Chegg | Monthly | varied | - Open to all students. Please sign up to receive monthly notifications of new scholarships
| Chegg Scholarship Search Engine |
Guaranteed Scholarship |
| Varies | Students who meet the published criteria for a scholarship and attend the college offering it receive it...no and's, if's or but's | Guaranteed Scholarship Search Engine |
Student Scholarships | Varied | Varied | | Student Scholarships Search Engine |
Cameron Impact Scholarship | 9/11/20 | Full Tuition | - Unweighted GPA of 3.7 or higher
- US Citizen
- Graduate with Class of 2021
- Planning to attend a 4 year college after high school graduation
- Commitment to extracurriculars, leader, & community service
| Cameron Impact Scholarship |
The Gates Scholarship | 9/15/20 | Varies | - A high school senior
- From following ethnicities: African American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian/Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American
- Pell-eligible
- A US citizen, national, or permanent resident
- A minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale
- Plan to enroll in 4 year program
| Gates Application |
Colon Furr Memorial Nursing Scholarship | 9/25/20 | $600 | | Colon Furr Nursing Scholarship |
Questbridge Scholarship | 9/29/20 | Varies | - ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: Primarily A’s in the most
challenging courses available - Strong writing ability
- Strength in character.
- Class rank: Top 5 to 10%
- ACT greater than 28 or SAT/PSAT at least 1310
- FINANCIAL NEED: Household income of less than $65,000 annually (for a typical family of four), with limited assets.
| QuestBridge |
#WeBelongIn College | 9/30/20 | $1,000 | - Share your story or struggle and triumph on social media using the hashtag
| #WeBelongInCollege Scholarship |
AES Engineers Scholarship Program | 10/5/20 | $500 | - Submit essay with 500-1000 word answering the following prompt:When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?
- Open to HS Seniors & post-secondary students
| AES Engineers Scholarships |
Olin Teague Scholarship | 10/12/20 | $4,000 | - Graduating from High School
- US Citizen
- Plan to pursue aerospace fields
| Olin Teague Scholarship |
NSHSS STEM Scholarship | 10/15/20 | $1,000 | - HS Senior
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Desire to pursue STEM fields
- Diversity is heavily considered
| NSHSS STEM Scholarship |
Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards | 10/15/19 |
| - Must be graduating from an accredited high school in the Spring of 2020
- Must have an unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Be of Hispanic Heritage including (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines)
- Planning to enroll full-time in a bachelor's degree program at an accredited higher education institution in the fall directly after your graduation from high school
- If selected, attendance to the regional ceremony is mandatory. Travel to the ceremony will be at the recipient's expense
- Completed online application including a letter of recommendation, transcript and essay questions
- Be a Permanent Resident, DACA, U.S. Citizen or Eligible Non-Citizen
| Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards |
SchoolHouse Connection Youth Scholarship | 10/16/20 | $2,000 | - HS Senior
- Must have experienced homelessness in the last 6 years
- Undocumented students are eligible to apply
| SchoolHouse Connection Youth Scholarship |
Golden Door Scholarship | 10/25/20 | Covers Tuition, Room & Board | - Scholarship for top-performing DACA & undocumented students
- Student must attend a partner institution
- Students must major in STEM field
- Can be a recent HS graduate, currently enrolled college student, or transfer student
- Community Involvement
| Golden Door |
Horatio Alger- State Scholarship | 10/25/20 | Up to $10,000 | - Minimum 2.0 GPA
- HS Senior
- Plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree
- Demonstrate financial need ($55,000 or lower)
- Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
- US Citizen
- Opens August 1st
| Horatio Alger Scholarship- State |
Horatio Alger- National Scholarship | 10/25/20 | Up to $25,000 | - Minimum 2.0 GPA
- HS Senior
- Plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree
- Demonstrate financial need ($55,000 or lower)
- Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
- US Citizen
- Opens August 1st
| Horatio Alger Scholarship- National |
WGA Evans Scholarship | 10/30/20 | Full Tuition | - Strong Caddie Record
- Must have completed Junior year with above a B Average (3.0 or higher)
- Due to COVID-19, ACT/SAT scores are optional
- Demonstrated Financial Need through CSS Profile & FAFSA
- Outstanding Character
| WGA Evans Scholarship |
Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship | 10/30/20 | Up to $40,000 | - Exceptional Academics, Service, Leadership
- Financial need: Up to $95,000 family income
- Plan to enroll full-time in Fall 2021
- Uses Common App
- Official HS Transcript
- 3.5 Unweighted GPA or higher
- Opens August 1st
| Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship |
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation | 10/31/20 | $20,000 | - HS Senior
- Eligible to apply for FAFSA
- Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution
- Opens August 1st
| Coca-Cola Scholarship |
Future of Assisted Living Scholarship | 11/1/19 | $2,000 | - Be enrolled in a 2 or 4 year college
- Essay must describe how your chosen major can improve the lives of seniors in Assisted Living facilities in your hometown
| Future of Assisted Living Scholarship |
Prudential Spirit of Community | 11/10/20 | $1,000 | - Be in grades 5th-12th
- Be a US resident
- Completed volunteer work
| Spirit of Community Award |
Greenhouse Scholar | 11/19/20 | $20,000 | - Plan to attend 4 yr university
- US Citizen & permanent resident of NC
- Unweighted GPA: 3.5 or above
- Demonstrate financial need (annual household income no greater than $70,000)
- Strong interest in and commitment to community, ability to persevere through difficult circumstances, and excellent leadership skills
- Opens September
| Greenhouse Scholars |
UNCF Jack & Jill of America Foundation Scholarship | 11/26/19 | Up to $2,500 | - African American
- Have 3.0 or higher GPA
- Plan to attend a 4 year university
| UNCF Jack & Jill Scholarship |
Walmart Associate Scholarship | 11/29/19 | Up to $1,500 | - Must be a US Citizen or Legal Resident of the US
- Employed Part time or full time with any division of Walmart for at least 6 consecutive months prior to application due date.
- Must be employed and active at the time award is offered
- Must be graduating from high school or earning GED
- If applying as a high school senior, must wait to apply until 6 months before starting college
- Must have demonstrated financial need
| Walmart Scholarship |
US Hispanic Leadership Institute | 11/30/20 | $1,000 | - Plan to enroll full time to a 2 yr or 4 yr school
- One parent must be of Hispanic ancestry
- Non-US citizens eligible to apply (DACA or undocumented)
- Can be up to age 25 to apply
| US Hispanic Leadership Institute |
Dell Scholars | 12/1/20 | Up to $20,000 | - US Citizen
- Part of Gear Up or Upward Bound
- 2.4 GPA
- Pell Grant eligible
- Planning to attend a 4 year college
- Opens October 1st
| Dell Scholars |
WebstaurantStore Scholarship |
12/1/20
| $1,500 | - Currently enrolled or planning to attend a culinary or hospitality program
- US Citizen
| WebstaurantStore Scholarship |
Webstaurant Store Diversity Scholarship | 12/1/20 | $1,500 | - Must be American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
- Enrolled part or full -time or plan to enroll in culinary art school
- Have 2.5 or higher GPA
- 2 years experience in restaurant/hospitality industry
| Webstaurant Store Diversity Scholarship |
National Honor Society | 12/1/20 | Varies | - Senior
- Active member of NH
- Opens October 1st
| National Honor Society |
Generation Google Scholarship | 12/4/20 | $10,000 | - HS Senior
- Intend to enroll in a 4 yr college in Fall
- Plan to major in computer science/computer engineering/software engineering
- Minority students are strongly encouraged to apply.
| Generation Google Scholarship |
US Youth Senate Scholarship | 12/6/20 | $10,000 | - Open to Juniors & Seniors
- Receive all-expense paid trip to DC
- Must show leadership through public service
| Senate Youth Scholarship |
Wells Fargo Scholarship for People with Disabilities | 12/6/19 | Up to $2,500 | - Have identified disability
- Have unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Be a high school senior
- Plan to enroll at a 2 yr or 4 yr college
| Wells Fargo Scholarship |
Leaders Save Lives Scholarship Program | 12/14/20 | Varies | - Must collect certain amount of pints of blood to be entered in the scholarship drawing
| American Red Cross Leaders Save Lives Scholarship Program |
Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident Injury Scholarship | 12/15/20 | $1,000 | - High School Senior or Undergraduate Student
- Life has been changed due to car accident
- Injury can be their own or a loved one
| Derrick Law Firm Scholarship |
AXA Achievement Scholarship | 12/15/19 | Up to $25,000 | - US Citizen, a Legal Resident, or claiming residency in the United States
- Plan to enroll full time at 2 or 4 yr college
- Be a Senior in HS
- Show achievement in school, your community, or work-related activities
| AXA Achievement Scholarship |
Burger King Scholars | 12/15/20 | Up to $1,000 | - HS Seniors all BURGER KING® restaurant, corporate and field employees, their spouses and children in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico
- Can be applied to a 2 or 4 year college
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Opens Oct. 15th
| Burger King Scholars |
NC Hispanic College Fund | 12/15/20 | $500 - $2500 | - Senior of Hispanic/Latino background
- Demonstrate commitment to public service and community development
- Plans to attend a 2 or 4 year college/university
- Opens 9/1
|
NC Hispanic College Fund |
James W. McLamore WHOPPER® Scholarship Award | 12/15/20 | $50,000 | - HS Seniors or graduated within last 3 years
- Plan to attend a 4 year college
- Unweighted GPA of 3.3
- ACT Composite: 25 or SAT: 1220
- Demonstrate work experience
- Opens Oct. 15th
| James W. McLamore Whopper Scholarship |
Free Speech Essay Contest | 12/31/20 | Up to $10,000 | - Open to Juniors & Seniors
- Essay with 800 to 1,00 words based on prompt on website
| FIRE's Free Speech Essay Contest |
“No Sweat” Scholarship | 12/31/20 | $2,500 | - Tell who you would want to live forever (from past/present), other than yourself or a family member, in 3 sentences.
- At least 13 years old
- US Resident
- Must be between grades 8th and 12th.
| "No Sweat" Scholarship |
GE Reagan Foundation Scholarship | 1/5/21 | $10,000 | - Demonstrates: Leadership, Drive, Integrity, & Citizenship
- US Citizen
- High School Senior
- Plan to attend 4 yr college
| GE Reagan Foundation Scholarship |
Ron Brown Scholarship Program | 1/9/21 | $10,000 per year for 4 years | - Black/African American
- Excel academically & show leadership potential
- Participate in Community Service
- Demonstrate Financial Need
- US Citizen/Permanent Resident
- HS Senior
| Ron Brown Scholarship |
Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund | 1/14/21 | $2,500- $20,000 | - Be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the U.S. Census
- Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States.Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau are also eligible to apply
- Plan to attend 4 yr college
- Min. Unweighted GPA of 2.7
- Must apply for FAFSA
- Submit one letter of recommendation online.
- Opens September 9th
| APIASF Scholarship |
Air Force ROTC Scholarship | 1/14/21 | Tuition, Books, & Spending Stipend | - Enroll in the academic major for which the scholarship is offered.
- Enroll in Air Force ROTC beginning with the 2020 fall term
- Complete a 24-day summer field training course at Maxwell AFB, Alabama (usually between your sophomore and junior years).
- Complete Air Force ROTC General Military Course (GMC) your freshman and sophomore years and the Professional Officer Course (POC) your junior and senior years.
- Accept a commission as an Air Force Officer and serve at least four years on active duty.
- ACT: 26 or higher
- SAT: 1240 or higher
- Unweighted GPA: 3.0
| Air Force ROTC Scholarship |
Woodmen Life Scholarship | 1/15/21 | Varies | - Plan to attend a 2 yr or 4 yr college
- Be a member of Woodmen Life for at least 3 years
- Strong emphasis on Community Service
- Opens November 1st
| Woodmen Life Scholarship |
JFK Courage Essay Contest | 1/15/21 | Up to $10,000 | - HS Student
- Essay must be no more than 1,000 words, but at least 700
- John F Kennedy, Robert F Kennedy, and Edward M Kennedy are not allowed to be subjects
- Must use 5 resources & cite them
- Opens September 1
| JFK Courage Essay Contest |
Leaders Save Lives Scholarship Program | 1/15/21 | Varies | - Must collect certain amount of pints of blood to be entered in the scholarship drawing
| American Red Cross Leaders Save Lives Scholarship Program |
Diversity Advancement Scholarship | 1/15/21 | $20,000 | - US Citizen
- 3.0 GPA
- Planning to enroll in an NAAB accredited architecture program
| Diversity Advancement Scholarship |
Live Mas Scholarship | 1/20/21 | Varies | - Submit a video that is 2 min or less that tells your life’s passion
- Legal Resident of US
- Over 16, but under 24 years old
- Plan to attend 2 yr or 4 yr school
| Live Mas Scholarship |
Calvin Coolidge Scholars | 1/20/21 | Full Ride | - Enroll full-time at a 4 year college in Fall 2022
- US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident
- HS Junior
- Meet selection criteria
| Coolidge Scholars |
National Beta Scholarship | 1/21/21 | $1,000- $15,000 | - Academic excellence, demonstrated leadership, commendable character, school and community service
- Participation in National Beta
- Opens 11/2/20
| National Beta Scholarship Program |
Kyle Byrd Memorial Scholarship | 1/22/21 | $500 | - 2 winners will be selected
- May also be selected to be considered for a $1,000 scholarship through US JCI Senate
- HS Senior
- US Citizen
| Kyle Byrd Memorial Scholarship |
Harry Clarke Memorial Scholarship - Harry W. Clarke Award | 1/22/21 | $2,000 | - Plans to attend NC 4 year college/university
- Financial need
- Academic ability/achievement
- Good moral character
- Community service, extracurricular activities, work experience
| Harry W. Clarke Memorial Scholarship DPrograms – Harry W. Clarke ... |
Harry Clarke Memorial Scholarship - William A. Hart Award | 1/22/21 | $1,000 | - Plans to attend NC 2 year community college
- Financial need
- Academic ability/achievement
- Good moral character
- Community service, extracurricular activities, work experience
| Harry W. Clarke Memorial Scholarship Programs – William A. Hart ... |
WNC Regional Scholarships | 1/22/21 | $1,000 | - HS Senior
- Academic ability (based off GPA & SAT/ACT test scores)
- Financial Need
- Community Service
- Strong moral character
| WNC Regional Scholarships |
Captain John Gardner, USMC Vietnam Veteran Memorial Scholarship | 1/22/21 | $1,000 | - Demonstrated Need
- Enrolling Full Time
- Attending 2 or 4 year school
| Captain John Gardner Scholarship |
NC Teaching Fellows | 1/25/21 | $4,125 per semester | - Minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0
- ACT of at least 24 or SAT of at least 1100
- Be willing to teach in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) or special education licensure area in a NC public school, traditional or charter.
- Available at Elon, Meredith, NC State, UNC Chapel Hill, UNC Charlotte
- Opens 10/1
| NC Teaching Fellows |
Opportunity Scholarship from The Dream.US | 1/28/21 | Up to $20,000 | - Unweighted GPA: 2.8 or higher
- HS Senior
- Live in Locked-out state (NC qualifies)
- Taken SAT or ACT
- Came to US before 16th birthday
- Have DACA, TP or meet DACA eligibility
- Significant unmet financial need
- Plan to attend one of their partner colleges
- Opens 11/1
| Opportunity Scholarship |
NC DAR Cordon Street Endowment Scholarship | 1/31/21 | Up to $2,000 | - Plan to attend a 2 yr or 4 yr college
- US Citizen
- Must be sponsored by a NCSDAR Chapter
| NC DAR Cordon Street Endowment Scholarship |
Discover Student Loans Scholarship Award | 1/31/21 | $10,000 | - By signing up with your email, you will be entered to win 1 of 4 randomly drawn scholarships.
- By giving your email, you will receive updates on this website for college information.
| CollegeCovered scholarship |
USDA 1890 National Scholars Program | 1/31/21 | Full Tuition | - US Citizen
- Unweighted GPA of 3.0 of higher
- Be accepted to one of the HBCU’s the program partners with
- Study agriculture, food science, or similar major
- Demonstrate leadership and community service
| National Scholars Program |
Crumley Roberts Scholarship | TBA | $2,500 | - Must attend NC High School
- Plan to attend 4 year college/university in the Fall
- 2 Recommendation Letters
- Opens November 1st
| Crumley Roberts Scholarship |
DAR Scholarship Database | 1/31/21 | Varies | - US Citizen
- Plan to attend an accredited college/university in US
- More information about individual scholarships can be found on the website.
- https://dar.academicworks.com/
- Opens 11/1
| DAR Scholarship Committee |
Hmong Student Assoc. of Carolina | 2/1/21 | $500 | - NC Resident
- Identify as Hmong
- Be in HS class of 2021
- Have at least unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Plan to enroll in either a 2 yr or 4 yr college in NC for Fall 2020
| HSAC Scholarship |
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship | 2/1/21 | Up To $30,000 | - Be a graduating high school senior;
- Plan to attend an accredited and approved four-year institution within the United States;
- Show leadership potential;
- Demonstrate a dedication to community service;
- Present evidence of financial need;
- Be a United States citizen;
- Have a minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 21;
- Not possess a degree from a 2 or 4–year College when applying for the scholarship
- Opens Nov 1st
| Jackie Robinson Scholarship |
Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Scholarship | 2/1/21 | Varies | - Applicant must be a member of NC/SC Credit union
- 3.0 unweighted GPA or higher
- Can apply for multiple scholarships within fund
| Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Scholarship |
NCAE MLK Jr. Scholarship | 2/1/21 | $500 | - HS Senior
- NC Resident
- Unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Due 1st Monday of February
| MLK Jr. Scholarship |
McDonald’s HACER Scholarship | 2/5/20 | Up to $100,000 | - HS Senior
- US Legal Resident
- Younger than 21
- Have at least a 2.8 GPA
- Plan to attend a 2 or 4 yr college full time
- Have at least 1 parent of Hispanic heritage
- Opens October 5th
| HACER Scholarship |
Elk Legacy Award | 2/5/21 | $4,000 | - Child or grandchild of living Elk who joined on or before April 1, 2018
- HS Senior
- Opens September 1st
| Elk Legacy Award |
Charlie Adams Endowed Scholarship | 2/5/21 | $1,500 | - Must be a male senior on varsity wrestling team or female senior on varsity cross country team to apply
- Opens September 1st
| Charlie Adams Endowed Scholarship |
Pat Gainey Student Award | 2/5/21 | $5,000 | - 2 scholarships will be given
- Need-based
- Must be a senior male on a baseball team or a senior female on a varsity team
- County student lives in/plays for must have limited funds
- Opens September 1st
| Pat Gainey Student Award |
Wilburn Clary Medal Award | 2/5/21 | $2,000 | - Award will be given to both 1 senior male and 1 senior female
- Must have played 2 varsity sports during high school
- Opens September 1st
| Wilburn Clary Medal Award |
Willie Bradshaw Memorial Endowed Scholarship | 2/5/21 | $750 | - Must identify as African American, American Indian/Alaska Native and/or Asian Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American student-athlete
- A male and female from each region will win the scholarship (there are 8 regions in NC).
- In addition, all winners will be in the running to win an additional $1,000 scholarship (one male and one female will win this additional scholarship).
- Opens September 1st
| Willie Bradshaw Memorial Endowed Scholarship
|
Matthew Gradziadei Achievement Scholarship | 2/10/21 | $1,500 | - NC Student with a disability
- Committee is looking for:
- Determination
- Perseverance
- Persistence
- Dedication
- Confidence
- Motivation
- Fortitude
- Accomplishment
| MGA Scholarship |
NC Veteran’s Scholarship for Children of Wartime Veterans | 2/14/21 | Up to Full Tuition | - Must have a parent who meets qualifications
- Deadlines may vary based on Parent’s Class
| Please call the local office at 757-1345. NC Veteran's Affairs Scholarships |
Hispanic Scholarship Fund | 2/15/21 | $500-$5,000 | - Open to HS Seniors, transfer, undergraduate, and graduate students
- 3.0 min unweighted GPA for HS Seniors
- Plans to enrolled full-time at 4 yr school in Fall 2020
- US Citizen, Permanent Resident, DACA, or Eligible Non-Citizen (per FAFSA rules)
- Completed FAFSA
| Hispanic Scholarship Fund |
Goya Foods Culinary Arts Scholarship | 2/26/21 | $5,000 | - US Citizen, Permanent Resident, or DACA
- Unweighted GPA of at least 3.0
- Plan to study Culinary Arts at a 2 yr or 4 yr school
- Willing to do 10 months of community service
| Goya Culinary Arts Scholarship |
Youth Foundation Scholarship | 2/28/21 | $2,500-$4,000 | - High school seniors
- United States citizen
- Seeking higher education at an accredited four-year United States colleges or universities
- 3.5+ or better GPA
- Documented financial need.
- Opens Feb 1st
| Youth Foundation |
College Board Opportunity Scholarship | 2/28/21 | Up to $40,000 | - Must be graduating with Class of 2021 or 2022
- More challenges you complete, the more money you have the chance of earning
| College Board Opportunity Scholarship |
Golden Leaf Scholarship | 3/1/21 | Up to $12,000 | - Plans to attend a 2 or 4 year NC college
- Available 1st Monday in December
| Golden LEAF Scholars Programs - CFNC - Paying For College |
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation- Undergraduate/ Associate | 3/2/21 | Up to $40,000 | - Must be the child of either: active duty/reserve/veteran Marine Corps, or Marine killed in service, or active duty/reserve/veteran US Navy Corpsman who is/was attached to US Marine Unit
- At least unweighted GPA of 2.0
- 2020 AGI must be under $106,000
- Planning to attend college on College Navigator in Fall 2021
- Opens 1/1
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation |
Marine Corps Scholarship- CTE | 3/2/21 | Up to $10,000 | - Must be the child of either: active duty/reserve/veteran Marine Corps, or Marine killed in service, or active duty/reserve/veteran US Navy Corpsman who is/was attached to US Marine Unit
- At least unweighted GPA of 2.0
- 2020 AGI must be under $106,000
- Planning to attend college on College Navigator in Fall 2021
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation- CTE |
Create A Greeting Card Scholarship | 3/9/21 | $10,000 | - Submit original photo, artwork or computer graphics for the front of a greeting card.
- Must be at least 14 years old
- Must be enrolled in High School or College
- Legal Resident of US
| Create A Greeting Card |
NCHSAA Cheerleading Scholarship | 3/13/21 | $500 | - Squad must be participating in NCHSAA Invitational Event the year of application
- Must show good character, sound academics, good sportsmanship, and school spirit.
- Opens 1/4/21
| NCHSAA Cheerleading Scholarship |
Jerry McGee Endowed Student Scholarship | 3/13/21 | $1,000 | - Male or female athlete
- Honors those that have overcome adversity and exceed beyond expectations in their athletics.
- Opens September 1st
| Jerry McGee Endowed Student Scholarship |
Asheville Wilbert Vault Service Scholarship | 3/15/21 | $2,000 | - Plans to study funeral service industry
- Financial Need
- Academic Performance
| Asheville Wilbert Vault Service Scholarship |
Sparkling Ice Flavorful Future Scholarship | 3/16/21 | $5,000 | - US Citizen or Permanent Resident
- HS Senior
- Have at least a 2.5 or higher unweighted GPA
- Plan to enroll in a 2 yr or 4 yr school in Fall 2021
| Flavorful Future Scholarship |
Doodle for Google Scholarship | 3/20/20 | Up to $30,000 | - Create a piece of art, any medium
- Complete entry form
- Write description about art work
| Doodle for Google |
NC Retail Merchants Association Scholarship | 3/23/20 | $2,500 | - Must be a dependent of a permanent, full-time employee of a NCRMA member company & employed for at least a 1 year
- Student who works part-time at a NCRMA member company for at least 6 months.
| NCRMA Scholarship |
Carolina Food Industry Council Scholarship | 3/25/19 | $2,500 | - Must be a dependent of a permanent, full-time employee of a CFIC member company & employed for at least a 1 year
- Student who works part-time at a CFIC member company for at least 6 months.
| CFIC Scholarship |
NC Education & Training Voucher Program | 3/31/20 | Up to $5,000 | - Renewable for up to 5 years
- Must have been in US Foster Care either:
- On or after 17th birthday
- Adoption finalized from Foster Care after 16th birthday
- Entered Kinship Guardianship Placement from Foster Care on/after 16th birthday
- US Citizen or pre-qualified non-citizen
- Personal assets total less than $10,000
- At least 18, but younger than 21
- Accepted or enrolled in accredited program
- Apply July 1 after graduation
| NC Education & Training Voucher |
Cobell Scholarship | 3/31/20 | Up to $5,000 | - Must be enrolled in a Federally-Recognized Tribe
- Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in college full-time
- Looks at merit, leadership, community engagement, and financial need.
| Cobell Scholarship |
Nuts, Bolts, & Thingamajigs Scholarship | 3/31/21 | Up to $3,50 | - Can be for a trade, community college, or 4 year university
- Must plan to study approved major
- 2.5 GPA for trade/community college, 3.0 GPA for university
- Plan to enter career involved with manufacturing
- Opens 1/1/21
| Nuts & Bolts Foundation |
Blacks at Microsoft | 3/31/21 | $20,000 | - HS Senior of African descent
- Plan to attend 4 year college/university
- Majoring in: Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or Business Programs such as Finance, Business Administration, or Marketing.
- Have 3.3 GPA or higher
- Financial Need Shown
| BAM Scholarship |
NCHSAA Lacrosse Scholarship | 4/2/21 | $500 | - Will be given to 1 male and 1 female
- Must plan to attend a college/university
- Opens September 1st
| NCHSAA Lacrosse Scholarship |
Tony Cullen Memorial Scholarship | 4/2/21 | $1,000 | - Senior male
- Played lacrosse at varsity level
- Must plan to attend college/university
- Opens September 1st
| Tony Cullen Memorial Scholarship |
UNCF STEM Scholars Program | 4/3/20 | Up to $5,000 | - Identify as African American
- Citizen, long permanent resident, or national of US
- At least 3.0 unweighted GPA
- Pursued rigorous math & sciences in HS, including Pre-Calc
- Financial Need shown by FAFSA
| UNCF STEM Scholars |
We Are the Students Essay Scholarship | 4/15/21 | Varies | - Write Essay that is published on website.
- Opens 12/15
| We Are the Students Essay Contest Scholarship |
Diabetes Scholars | 4/15/20 | Varies | - HS senior with Type 1 diabetes
- US Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Not based on financial need
- Community service, academics
| Diabetes Scholars |
NC Society of Accountants | 4/15/21 | $1,000 | - Must enroll in an accounting degree program with 6 or more credit hours per semester
- Must show a firm intention to continue into the field of Accounting
- NC Resident
| NC Accountant Scholarship |
Horatio Alger Career and Technical Scholarship Application | 4/15/20 | Up to $2,500 | - US Citizen
- HS Senior
- Have HS Diploma or equivalent
- Pursue a career or technical program at 2
- Eligible to receive the Federal Pell grant as determined by FAFSA
- Demonstrate perseverance in overcoming diversity
- Be involved in community service activities
- Opens Feb 15th
| Horatio Alger Scholarship- CTE |
National Association for the Education of Homeless Children & Youth | 4/30/19 | $2,000 | - Under 21
- Pursuing higher education
- Must be considered homeless or have been during your school attendance by McKinney Vento Homeless Education Act standards
| NAEHCY Scholarship |
Exceptional Youth Scholarship | 4/30/20 | $10,000 | - HS Senior
- GPA of 3.0 or greater
- Completed community service or volunteered
- US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident
| Exceptional Youth Scholarship |
Lewis & Keller Champion Scholarship | 4/30/21 | $1,000 | - Accepted or attending a 2 or 4 year NC college
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
| Champion Scholarship |
NCHSAA Click It or Ticket Essay Contest | 4/30/20 | varies | - Write no longer than a 400 word essay based on prompt given
- Must have participated in a sport for the 2018-2019 school year
- 1 Male & 1 Female will win
| NCHSAA Click It or Ticket Essay Contest |
SunTrust Off to College Sweepstakes | 5/13/19 | $500 | - One winner will be chosen every two weeks
- Free to enter and eligibility not based on GPA or financial need.
| Sun Trust Sweepstakes |
Identimap Scholarship | 5/15/19 | $1,000 | - HS Junior or Senior
- Submit essay & 30 second video
- Submit screenshot of Identimap Assessment
| Identimap Scholarship |
Shawn Carter Scholarship | 5/21/20 | Varies | - US Citizen or Permanent Resident
- 25 or younger
- 2.0 GPA or higher
- Financial Need
- Opens April 1st
| Shawn Carter Scholarship |
B Davis Scholarship | 5/22/21 | $1,000 | - HS Junior or Senior
- Essay needs to less than 1,000 words
| B Davis Scholarship |
PB & J Scholarship | 5/31/21 | Up to $1,000 | - Must have experienced a challenge in life that may not have allowed you to perform as well academically, but you still have the drive to succeed.
- HS Senior
- Going to a 2 or 4 year college in US
| PB & J Scholarship |
Leaders Save Lives Scholarship Program | 5/31/21 | Varies | - Must collect certain amount of pints of blood to be entered in the scholarship drawing
| American Red Cross Leaders Save Lives Scholarship Program |
Abbott & Fenner Scholarship | 6/12/21 | $1,000 | - Be a high school junior or senior
- Write an essay on the topic given
| Abbott & Fenner Scholarship |
NC Child Support College Scholarship | 6/15/20 | $1,000 | - HS Senior
- One parent must be a member of either the:
- NC Child Support Council
- Client of the Child Support Program (through Child Support Services or Clerk of Court)
- Resident of NC
- Plan to attend a community college or university in NC
- Have at least a 2.0 GPA (C average)
| NC Child Support Scholarship |
Samsung American Legion Scholarship | 6/14/20 (for Girls) 6/16/19 (for Boys) | Up to $10,000 | - Must be attending Girls State or Boys State
- Rising HS Senior
- Direct descendent of wartime US military veteran during at least one of the periods:
- World War I - Apr. 6, 1917 - Nov. 11, 1918
- World War II - Dec. 7, 1941 - Dec. 31, 1946
- Korean War - June 25, 1950 - Jan. 31, 1955
- Vietnam War - Feb. 28, 1961 - May 7, 1975
- Lebanon/Grenada - Aug. 24, 1982 - Jul. 31, 1984
- Panama - Dec. 20, 1989 - Jan. 31, 1990
- Persian Gulf War - Aug. 2, 1990 - Until cessation
- Includes Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom & War on Terrorism
- Must be turned in on 1st day participating at Boys or Girls State
| Samsung American Legion Scholarship |
AmericanMuscle’s Student Scholarship Program | 6/15/21 | $2,500 | - Plan to enroll full time
- Must plan to pursue a degree in automotive or related field
| AmericanMuscle Student Scholarship |
ACT Scholarship Giveaway | 6/26/20 | Up to $40,000 | - Junior or Sophomore
- Register online to take the ACT & opt in to contest
| ACT Scholarship Giveaway |
Asheville Latin Americans Achieving Success WNC College Scholarship | 7/1/20 | $600 | - Undocumented or DACA receiptent Latinx student
- Attending WNC college or university
- Do not qualify for Pell Grant
| Achieving Success WNC College Scholarship |
Upmatch Scholarship | 7/1/19 | $1,500 | - HS Senior who plans to attend a 4-year university during 2019-2020 year
- Must have 3.0 GPA or higher
- Have financial need
| Upmatch Scholarship |
Emergency Dentists USA 4th Annual Video Scholarship | 7/1/2020 | $1,000 | - Tell (or enact for us) what superpower you would love to have and how you would use it to help create better dental health in all people!
- Video must be 60-120 seconds long
| Emergency Dentists USA |
High School Super Senior Scholarship | 7/3/20 | $5,000 | - Enrolled in high school
- Going to a 2 or 4 year college part time or full time
- At least 16 years old
- Have a 3.0 GPA or higher
| HS Super Senior Scholarship |
Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad/Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Inc .College Book Scholarship | 7/10/20 | $1,000 | - HS Senior
- Identify as a women or non-binary
- Come from marginalized backgrounds
- Academic achievement, community service, and leadership potential will be considered
| Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad/Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Inc. Book Scholarship |
Perry, Bundy, Plyer, & Long, LLP Scholarship | 7/31/21 | $500 | - Merit based
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- Answer essay question
- Attending college Fall 2021
| Perry, Bundy, Plyer, & Long, LLP Scholarship |
Inheritance of Hope | Varies | Varies | - Database of scholarships for students who have lost a parent.
| Inheritance of Hope Scholarships |
Charity Smith Memorial Fund | Varies | Varies | - Database of scholarships that have been left by memorial funds.
| Charity Smith Memorial Funds |