Scholarship Name | Deadline | Amount | Requirements | Application Source: |
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS
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Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation | Varies | Varies | - Must contact the 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 | 2/15/22 | Varies | - Complete application to be considered
- Opens September 1st
| Huffman-Cornwell Foundation |
SECU “People Helping People” Scholarship | 2/22/22 *Earlier than listed* | $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
| 2022 SECU "People Helping People"
Email completed application to Ms. Crawford by 2/22/22! |
Adam Benson Scholarship Fund
|
3/1/22 |
Up to $1,000 |
- Senior graduating from high school or a graduate already attending college.
- Active member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church.
|
Adam Benson Scholarship Fund |
Anita Wilson Scholarship Fund |
3/1/22 |
$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 | 3/1/22 | $1,200 | - Senior in Burke County
- Planning to pursue: Teaching, Culinary, or Fashion Design
| Betty and Otto Woerner |
Crump-Pollpeter Scholarship Fund | 3/1/22 | $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 | 3/1/22 | $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 | 3/1/22 | $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 | 3/1/22 | $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 | 3/1/22 | $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 | 3/1/22 | $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 | 3/1/22 | $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 | 3/1/22 | $1,000 | - Pursuing degree in Nursing
- Attending WPCC or CCC&TI, or LRU RIBN program
| Minnie Belle Rector Cooper Nursing |
Raymond K Miller Scholarship | 3/1/22 | $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 | 3/1/22 | $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 | 3/1/22 | $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 | 3/1/22 | $2,000 | - Committed to pursuing a four year degree in Nursing
| Stiff Endowment Fund |
Waldensian Presbyterian Women Scholarship- Program Endowed Fund | 3/1/22 | $1,000 | - Member of WPC or Participate in Scouting programs sponsored by WPC
| WPC Women Scholarship- General |
WPC Women Scholarship- Michael Morse Scholarship | 3/1/22 | $1,000 | - Member of WPC or participate in scouting programs sponsored by WPC
| WPC Women Scholarship- Michael Morse |
WPC Women Scholarship- Rostan Family Scholarship | 3/1/22 | $2,000 | - Member of WPC or participate in scouting programs sponsored by WPC
| WPC Women Scholarship- Rostan Family |
Wynee & Otto Woerner Endowed Scholarship | 3/1/22 | $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 |
NC Alpha Delta Kappa Student Achievement Scholarship | 3/1/22 | 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 | 3/4/22 | $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
- 3.5 GPA or higher
- Must be of race or ethnicity that is considered “People of Color”
- US Citizen
- Opens 12/3
| African American Network of the Carolinas Scholarship |
NC Farm Bureau R. Flake Shaw University Scholarship | 3/7/22 | $4,500 | - 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 | 3/7/22 | $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 |
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 | 3/31/22 | $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 |
Eula “Trudy” Thompson Scholarship | 3/31/21 | $1,000 | - Academic Achievement
- Financial Need
- Commitment to Service
- HS Senior in Burke County
| Eula "Trudy" Thompson Scholarship |
King Law Office Scholarship | 4/1/22 | $1,000 | - HS Senior
- Plan to enroll in college in Fall 2022
| King Law Office Scholarship |
Marine Corps League Table Rock Detachment 1197 Scholarship | 4/4/22 | $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 |
Michael A. DeMayo Scholarship | 4/12/21 | $2,500 | - Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Plans to attend a 4 year university
| DeMayo Law Firm Scholarship |
SEANC Foundation Scholarship | 4/15/22 | 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 |
Blue Ridge Volunteer Scholarship | 4/16/21 | $1,000 | - Be a Burke County graduate
- Complete FAFSA
- Plan to enter the healthcare field
| Blue Ridge Volunteer Scholarship |
Hickory Alumnae Scholarship | 4/16/21 | $1,000 | - African American female
- HS Senior
- Resides in Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, or Iredell County
- Planning to attend a 4 year college in Fall 2021
- Plans to major in science, technology, engineering, math, pre-law, political science, social work, sociology, history, or African American studies.
| Hickory Alumnae 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 |
Judy Braswell Memorial Scholarship | 4/21/21 | $250 | - Majoring in Education
- BCPS High School Senior
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
| Judy Braswell 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 | 5/1/21 | $500 | - HS Senior or Current College Student
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- Direct descendent of a veteran
| Christopher Eckard Scholarship |
Morganton Women’s Club | 5/3/21 | $2,000 | - Financial Need
- Academic Excellence
- Leadership, Personal Character, & Extracurriculars
| Morganton Women's Club |
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 |
Self Help Credit Union Scholarship | 5/14/21 | $1,000 | - Accepted or already attending a post-secondary education institution
| Self Help Credit Union Scholarship |
Burke Co. Cattlemen’s Assoc. | 5/27/21 | $1,000 | - Plan to pursue a degree in Agriculture
- HS Senior
| Burke Co Cattlemen's Assoc Scholarship |
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 | 6/16/21 | $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
|
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
|
NC State Balanced Man Scholarship | 8/29/21 | $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 | 8/31/21 | $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 |
Morehead Cain Scholarship UNC Chapel Hill | 10/15/21 | 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 | 10/15/21 | 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 |
Wofford Scholars Program | 10/22/21 | Up to $250,000 | - Must be in top 10% of Class of 2022
- 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 |
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
| 11/1/21 | Full | - Scholarship
- Leadership
- Service
- Character
- Students will need to self nominate
| Park Scholarship |
Gardner Webb Tucker Scholars | 11/1/21 | Full | - Must be nominated by school by end of October
- Accepted to GWU
- Focus on leadership and service
| Tucker Scholars |
Socratic Scholarship | 11/8/21 | Full Tuition | - Must be admitted to Catawba College by 10/25
- Have weighted GPA of 4.0 or higher/unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Applying for this scholarship will also automatically submit an application for the honors program.
| Socratic Scholarship |
Robertson Scholarship for Duke & UNC Chapel Hill | 11/15/21 | 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 | 11/15/21 | Full Funding | - Must complete the admission application by 11/1
- Submit application materials by 11/15
- Submit the FAFSA by 12/1
- Family gross income must be below the federal poverty line
| ASU ACCESS Scholars |
UNC- Chapel Hill Thomas Wolfe Scholarship | 11/15/21 | 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 |
Cheatham-White Scholarship at NC A&T | 11/15/21 | 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 August 15th
| Cheatham-White at NC A&T |
Dowdy Scholars Program at NC A&T | 11/15/21 | 4 years of Tuition | - 3.75 weighted GPA or higher
- Min SAT 1270 or 27 ACT
- Shows characteristics of leadership and service
- US Citizen or eligible non-citizen
- Opens August 15th
| Dowdy Scholars Program at NC A&T |
UNC Charlotte Levine Scholarship | 11/16/21 | 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 | 12/1/21 | 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 or by self on 12/1
| Centennial Scholarship at NCSU |
Textile Pioneer Scholarship at NCSU | 12/1/21 | Min of $14,000 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 or by self on 12/1
| Textile Pioneer Scholarship at NCSU |
Prestige Scholarship at NCSU | 12/1/21 | 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 or by self on 12/1
| Prestige Scholarship at NCSU |
NCTF Distinguished Merit Scholarship at NCSU | 12/1/21 | $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 or by self on 12/1
| NCTF Distinguished Scholarship at NCSU |
WSSU Merit Scholarship | 12/1/21 | Varies | - Admitted to WSSU by 12/1
- GPA: 3.75 or higher
- Top 25% of high school class by class rank
| WSSU Merit Scholarships |
Lyceum Scholars at Clemson | 12/11/21 | $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 | 12/15/21 | 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 | 12/15/21 | 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 |
Berea College Carter G Woodson Legacy Scholarship | 12/17/21 | $8,000 | - HS Junior
- African American
- Demonstrate financial need (household income less than $40,000)
- Unweighted GPA: 3.4 or higher
- ACT: 20 to 30 or SAT: 1050 to 1410
- Opens October
| Berea College 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 |
UNC-Greensboro Guarantee Scholarship | 1/1/22 | 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 |
UNCG Teacher Education Fellows Program | 1/1/22 | 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 1100 SAT (CR & M) or a 24 Composite ACT score
| UNCG Teaching Scholars |
Lenoir-Rhyne University Teaching Scholars | 1/10/22 | $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 |
Goodnight Scholars at NCSU | 1/10/22 | Up to $20,000 per year | - Will either receive an invitation from NCSU directly or can self-nominate (self-nomination opens 11/1)
- 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 |
James B Duke Scholarship at Davidson | 1/11/22 | 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 |
Chancellor’s Academic Scholarship at ECSU | 1/15/21 | Full Ride | - US Citizen or Permanent Resident
- 3.5 or higher unweighted GPA
| Chancellor's Academic Scholarship at ECSU |
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 |
Elon University Odyssey Scholarship | 1/17/22 | Full Financial Need | - Must complete application to Elon to access
- Also includes $4,000 study abroad grant
- Based off Financial Need & Merit
| Odyssey Scholarship |
Catawba College West Teaching Scholars Program | 1/15/22 | Up to $5,000 | - Student must be interested in the teaching profession
- Applied to Catawba College
- GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Combined math & reading SAT of 1170 or ACT: 24
| West Teaching Scholars |
ECU Access Scholarship | 1/31/22 | $20,000 | - High School Senior
- To provide help paying for college based off need and merit
| ECU Access Scholarship |
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 | 2/19/22 | Debt Free Scholarship | - Applied to Fayetteville State University
- 2 Recommendations
- SAT score of 1000 or higher or ACT score 22 or higher
- 3.5 GPA or higher
- Intend to be a STEM Major
| Dr. Valeria Fleming STEM Scholarship |
Spirit of Catawba Scholarship | 2/25/22 | Full Tuition | - Student must be admitted to Catawba College by 2/18
- Must be nominated
- 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 | 3/15/22 | 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 1/15
| UNC Chapel Hill Light on the Hill Scholarship |
WPCC Foundation General Scholarships | 6/1/21 | Varies | - Must complete FAFSA
- Be enrolled or applied to WPCC
| WPCC General Scholarships |
WPCC Foundation Merit Scholarship | 6/1/21 | Varies | - Have an unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Be enrolled or applied to WPCC
- Submit a recommendation letter
| WPCC Merit Scholarships |
Mary H Warlick-Workers Legacy Foundation Scholarship | 6/1/21 | $500 | - Be enrolled at WPCC in Associate degree program
- Be in good academic standing
- Be at least part time student (6 credit hours or more)
- Must volunteer as a docent to the History Museum of Burke County.
| Mary H Warlick Scholarship |
Lt. Kelly Kincaid Emergency Services Scholarship | 6/1/21 | $1,000 | - Enrolled at WPCC
- Be at least a part time student (6 credit hours or more)
- Resident of Burke County
- Be in good academic standing
- Be personnel of appropriate Emergency Services division or the spouse, child/stepchild of one.
| Lt Kelly Kincaid Emergency Scholarship |
ETSU Balanced Man Scholarship | 7/23/21 | Up to $1,000 | | ETSU Balanced Man Scholarship |
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
|
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 their winner’s 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 | 9/10/21 | Full Tuition | - Unweighted GPA of 3.7 or higher
- US Citizen
- Graduate with Class of 2022
- Planning to attend a 4 year college after high school graduation
- Commitment to extracurriculars, leader, & community service
| Cameron Impact Scholarship |
The Gates Scholarship | 9/15/21 | 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 | 9/25/21 | $600 | | Colon Furr Nursing Scholarship |
Questbridge Scholarship | 9/28/21 | 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 |
“No Sweat” Scholarship | 9/30/21 | $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 |
US Youth Senate Scholarship | 10/3/21 | $10,000 | - Open to Juniors & Seniors
- Receive all-expense paid trip to DC
- Must show leadership through public service
| Senate Youth Scholarship |
AES Engineers Scholarship Program | 10/8/21 | $500 | - Submit an essay with 500-1,000 words answering the posted prompt.
- Open to HS Seniors & post-secondary students
| AES Engineers Scholarships |
Golden Door Scholarship | 10/10/21 | 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 |
Olin Teague Scholarship | 10/15/21 | $4,000 | - Graduating from High School
- US Citizen
- Plan to pursue aerospace fields
| Olin Teague Scholarship |
NSHSS STEM Scholarship | 10/15/21 | $1,000 | - HS Senior
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Desire to pursue STEM fields
- Diversity is heavily considered
| NSHSS STEM Scholarship |
SchoolHouse Connection Youth Scholarship | 10/15/21 | $2,000 | - HS Senior
- Must have experienced homelessness in the last 6 years
- Undocumented students are eligible to apply
| SchoolHouse Connection Youth Scholarship |
ESW Photography Contest | 10/15/21 | $300 | - Open to all ages
- Resident of US
- Must be original, unpublished work
| ESW Contest |
Heisman High School Scholarship | 10/19/21 | Up to $10,000 | - Be a current senior
- GPA or 3.0 or better
- Participated in grades 9, 10, or 11 in at least one sport recognized by the committee.
- Be a leader in their community
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| Heisman Scholarship |
NC Forest Products Week Essay Contest | 10/22/21 | $200 | - Write essay that is 500 words or less on topic provided.
| Forest Products Week Essay Contest |
WGA Evans Scholarship | 10/30/21 | 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 |
US Bank Student Scholarship | 10/30/21 | Up to $10,000 | - Complete financial education lessons on website.
| US Bank Student Scholarship |
#WeBelongIn College | 10/31/21 | $1,000 | - Share your story or struggle and triumph on social media using the hashtag
| #WeBelongInCollege Scholarship |
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation | 10/31/21 | $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 |
Voice of Democracy Scholarship | 10/31/21 | Up to $30,000 | - 9th through 12th graders are eligible
- Enrolled in either public, private,home school, or parochial high school
- US Citizen or Permanent Resident (or have applied and waiting a decision)
| Voice of Democracy |
Discover Prudential Emerging Visionaries | 11/4/21 | Up to $15,000 | - Be 14 to 18 years old
- Be a legal resident of US
- Completed volunteer work
| Prudential Emerging Visionaries |
Greenhouse Scholar | 11/7/21 | $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 1
| Greenhouse Scholars |
Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards | 11/14/21 | varies | - Must be graduating from an accredited high school in the Spring of 2022
- 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 |
NCHSAA Cheerleading Scholarship | 11/15/21 | $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 September 1
| NCHSAA Cheerleading Scholarship |
Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship | 11/18/21 | Up to $55,000 | - Exceptional Academics, Service, Leadership
- Financial need: Up to $95,000 family income
- Plan to enroll full-time in Fall 2022
- Uses Common App
- Official HS Transcript
- 3.5 Unweighted GPA or higher
- Opens September 1st
| Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship |
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 |
US Hispanic Leadership Institute | 11/30/21 | $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 | 12/1/21 | 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 |
National Honor Society | 12/1/21 | Varies | - Senior
- Active member of NH
- Opens October 1st
| National Honor Society |
Generation Google Scholarship | 12/10/21 | $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 |
Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident Injury Scholarship | 12/15/21 | $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 |
Foot Locker Scholar Athletes | 12/17/21 | $20,000 | - Entering college in Fall 2022
- Currently involved in high school sports, intramural sports, or community-based sports.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- US Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident
- Not an employee of Foot Locker, nor is a family member.
| Foot Locker Scholar Athletes |
Free Speech Essay Contest | 12/31/21 | Up to $10,000 | - Open to Juniors & Seniors
- Essay with 800 to 1,00 words based on prompt on website
- Opens Sept 2021
| FIRE's Free Speech Essay Contest |
Burger King Scholars | 12/31/21 | 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 |
James W. McLamore WHOPPER® Scholarship Award | 12/31/21 | $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 |
Transgender First Scholarship | 12/31/21 | $2,500 | - Identify as Transgender or Non-Binary
- Plan to pursue a degree, or currently pursuing a degree at an accredited a US post-secondary institution
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Be a US Citizen
| Transgender First Scholarship |
GE Reagan Foundation Scholarship | 1/6/22 | $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 | 1/9/22 | $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 |
Live Mas Scholarship | 1/11/22 | 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 |
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship | 1/12/22 | 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 Sept 1
| Jackie Robinson Scholarship |
Air Force ROTC Scholarship | 1/13/22 | 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 |
JFK Courage Essay Contest | 1/14/22 | 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 |
Diversity Advancement Scholarship | 1/14/22 | $20,000 | - US Citizen or Permanent Residents
- Planning to enroll in an NAAB accredited architecture program
| Diversity Advancement Scholarship |
Kyle Byrd Memorial Scholarship | 1/14/22 | $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 |
NC Hispanic College Fund | 1/15/22 | $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
- Have unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Opens 11/1
|
NC Hispanic College Fund |
Leaders Save Lives Scholarship Program | 1/15/22 | Varies | - Must collect certain amount of pints of blood to be entered in the scholarship drawing
- Begins on December 15, 2021
| American Red Cross Leaders Save Lives Scholarship Program |
Woodmen Life Scholarship | 1/17/22 | 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 |
National Beta Scholarship | 1/20/22 | $1,000- $15,000 | - Academic excellence, demonstrated leadership, commendable character, school and community service
- Participation in National Beta
- Opens 11/1
| National Beta Scholarship Program |
NC Teaching Fellows | 1/24/22 | $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 |
Harry Clarke Memorial Scholarship - Harry W. Clarke Award | 1/26/22 | $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 | 1/26/22 | $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 | 1/26/22 | $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 | 1/26/22 | $1,000 | - Demonstrated Need
- Enrolling Full Time
- Attending 2 or 4 year school
| Captain John Gardner Scholarship |
Calvin Coolidge Scholars | 1/26/22 | Full Ride | - Enroll full-time at a 4 year college in Fall 2023
- US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident
- HS Junior
- Meet selection criteria
| Coolidge Scholars |
Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund | 1/26/22 | $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 |
Opportunity Scholarship from The Dream.US | 1/31/22 | 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 | 1/31/22 | $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 | 1/31/22 | 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 | 1/31/22 | $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 | 1/31/22 | 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 |
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 |
McDonald’s HACER Scholarship | 2/3/22 | 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 |
AMS Minority Scholarship | 2/4/22 | $6,000 | - US Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Pursuing career in atmospheric, oceanic and hydrologic sciences (Marine Biology is not eligible)
- Unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher
| AMS Minority Scholarship |
Elk Legacy Award | 2/7/22 | $4,000 | - Child or grandchild of living Elk who joined on or before April 1, 2018
- HS Senior
- Opens September 1st
| Elk Legacy Award |
NCAE MLK Jr. Scholarship | 2/7/22 | $500 | - HS Senior
- NC Resident
- Unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Due 1st Monday of February
| MLK Jr. Scholarship |
Charlie Adams Endowed Scholarship | 2/8/22 | $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 | 2/8/22 | $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 | 2/8/22 | $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 | 2/8/22 | $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 |
AOPA Foundation Scholarship | 2/11/22 | $10,000 | - Member of AOPA
- US Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Ages 15 to 18 years old
- GPA of 2.7 or higher
- Taken and passed the FAA Private Pilot written exam.
| AOPA Scholarship |
NC Veterans Scholarship for Children of Wartime Veterans | 2/14/22 | Up to Full Tuition | - Must have a parent who meets qualifications
- Deadlines may vary based on Parent’s Class
| .NC Veterans Affairs Scholarships |
Hispanic Scholarship Fund | 2/15/22 | $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, or DACA
- Complete FAFSA (if applicable)
| Hispanic Scholarship Fund |
Youth Foundation Scholarship | 2/28/22 | $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 |
Hmong Student Assoc. of Carolina | 2/28/22 | $500 | - NC Resident
- Identify as Hmong
- Be in HS class of 2022
- Plan to enroll in either a 2 yr or 4 yr college in NC for Fall 2022
| HSAC Scholarship |
College Board Opportunity Scholarship | 2/28/22 | Up to $40,000 | - Must be graduating with Class of 2022
- More challenges you complete, the more money you have the chance of earning
| College Board Opportunity Scholarship |
Bridging the Dream Scholarship | 2/28/22 | Up to $10,000 | - HS Senior
- Full time student during 2022-2023
- Plan to attend 2 year, 4 year, or trade school
- Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
- Pell-grant eligible
- US Citizen or Permanent Resident
| Bridging the Dream |
Completing the Dream Gap Scholarship | 2/28/22 | Up to $2,500 | - Full time student during 2022-2023
- Plan to attend 2 year, 4 year, or trade school
- Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
- US Citizen or Permanent Resident
| Completing the Gap Scholarship |
Mary Rose Mills-Linda Rankin Memorial Scholarship | 3/1/21 | $2,000 | - Graduating from NC public high school
- Enrolling in a four year college in Fall 2021
- Top 10% of Class
- SAT Score of 1290 or higher, ACT composite score of 27 or higher (waived due to pandemic)
- Financial Need
| Mary Rose Memorial Scholarship |
Eunice Riggins Memorial Scholarship | 3/1/21 | $2,000 | - Graduating from NC public high school
- Enrolling in a four year college in Fall 2021
- Top 10% of class
- SAT Score of 1220 or higher, ACT composite score of 25 or higher (waived due to pandemic)
- Financial Need
| Eunice Riggins Memorial Scholarship |
Clare Johnson Marley-Mary Earle Berger Fine Arts Scholarship | 3/1/21 | $2,000 | - Top 20% of class
- SAT score of 1220 or higher, or ACT composite score of 25 or higher (waived due to pandemic)
- Financial Need
- Majoring in Fine Arts
- Planning to attend a four year college in Fall 2021
| Clare Johnson Marley-Mary Earle Berger Fine Arts Scholarship |
EEqual Scholarship | 3/1/22 | Up to $8,000 | - Legal resident of US (not required to be a citizen)
- 16 to 23 years old
- Have unweighted GPA of 2.0 of higher
- Senior
- Have financial need or identify as McKinney Vento student
- Opens November 1
| EEqual Scholarship |
Golden Leaf Scholarship | 3/1/22 | Up to $12,000 | - Plans to attend a 2 or 4 year NC college
- Available January
| Golden LEAF Scholars Programs - CFNC - Paying For College |
Microsoft Disability Scholarship | 3/1/21 | $5,000 | - HS Senior
- Plan to enter technology industry
- Be living with a disability as defined by WHO
- Plan to attend a 2 or 4 year college
- Have financial need
- 3.0 GPA or higher
| Microsoft Disability Scholarship |
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation- Undergraduate/ Associate | 3/1/22 | 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 $109,000
- 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 | 3/2/22 | $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 |
Doodle for Google Scholarship | 3/4/22 | Up to $30,000 | - Create a piece of art, any medium
- Complete entry form
- Write description about art work
| Doodle for Google |
Asheville Wilbert Vault Service Scholarship | 3/14/22 | $2,000 | - Plans to study funeral service industry
- Financial Need
- Academic Performance
| Asheville Wilbert Vault Service Scholarship |
Jerry McGee Endowed Student Scholarship | 3/15/22 | $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 |
Horatio Alger- State Scholarship | 3/15/22 | Up to $10,000 | - Minimum 2.0 GPA
- HS Junior
- Plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree
- Demonstrate financial need ($55,000 or lower)
- Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
- US Citizen
- Opens December
| Horatio Alger Scholarship- State |
Horatio Alger- National Scholarship | 3/15/22 | Up to $25,000 | - Minimum 2.0 GPA
- HS Junior
- Plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree
- Demonstrate financial need ($55,000 or lower)
- Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
- US Citizen
- Opens December
| Horatio Alger Scholarship- National |
Sparkling Ice Flavorful Future Scholarship | 3/16/22 | $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 2022
| Flavorful Future Scholarship |
Goya Foods Culinary Arts Scholarship | 3/21/22 | $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 hours per months of community service
| Goya Culinary Arts Scholarship |
NC Retail Merchants Association Scholarship | 3/25/22 | $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 | 3/25/22 | $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 | 3/31/22 | 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 |
Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship | 3/31/22 | varies | - Full time student
- Attending ASE/NATEF certified automotive, heavy duty, or collision repair program
| Automotive Scholarship |
Foster Care to Success Scholarship (ETV Program) | 3/31/22 | Up to $5,000 | - Have been in public or private foster care for the 12 consecutive months leading up to and including their 18th birthday; OR have been adopted or placed into legal guardianship after their 16th birthday; OR have been orphaned for at least one year at the time of their 18th birthday and not subsequently adopted
- Be under the age of 25 on March 31 of the year in which they apply if they have not previously received scholarship funding from Foster Care to Success
- Have been in foster care or orphaned while living in the United States. U.S. citizenship is not required.
- Have been accepted into or expect to be accepted into an accredited, Pell-eligible college or other postsecondary school
| Foster Care to Success Scholarship |
Nuts, Bolts, & Thingamajigs Scholarship | 3/31/22 | Up to $3,500 | - 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
| 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 |
ICES Bridging Cultures Scholarship | 4/1/22 | Up to $3,000 | - HS Student
- US Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Write essay on topic given
| Bridging Cultures Scholarship |
Instapot Zest for Cooking Scholarship | 4/1/21 | $1,125 | - Passion for cooking
- US Citizen or permanent resident
| Zest for Life 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 | 4/5/22 | $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 |
Diabetes Scholars | 4/6/21 | Varies | - HS senior with Type 1 diabetes
- US Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Not based on financial need
- Community service, academics
| Diabetes Scholars |
We Are the Students Essay Scholarship | 4/15/22 | Varies | - Write Essay that is published on website.
- Opens 12/15
| We Are the Students Essay Contest Scholarship |
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 |
Exceptional Youth Scholarship | 4/15/21 | $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 |
Shawn Carter Scholarship | 4/30/21 | Varies | - US Citizen or Permanent Resident
- 25 or younger
- 2.0 GPA or higher
- Financial Need
- Opens April 1st
| Shawn Carter 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 |
Richard G Zimmerman Journalism Scholarship | 5/2/22 | $5,000 | - 3.0 GPA of higher
- Complete FAFSA
- HS Senior
- Plans to major in journalism
| Richard Zimmerman Scholarship |
Faith Hope and Love Jesus, Inc. Scholarship | 5/5/21 | $500 | - Survivor of childhood cancer or blood disorder
| Faith, Hope, and Love Jesus, Inc. Scholarship |
Frontline Families Scholarship | 5/8/21 | $1,000 | - Have a parent or guardian who has been on the frontline this past year
- Currently a high school student
| Frontline Families Scholarship |
Stop the Bleed National Scholarship | 5/8/21 | Up to $3,000 | - Current high school student
| Stop the Bleed National Scholarship |
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 |
Nordson Builds Scholarship | 5/15/22 | Up to $10,000 | - HS Senior
- Planning to attend a postsecondary non-profit institution
- Majoring in STEM or Business, planning a career in manufacturing
- Must complete a FAFSA
| Nordson BUILDS Scholarship |
B Davis Scholarship | 5/21/22 | $1,000 | - HS Junior or Senior
- Essay needs to less than 1,000 words
| B Davis Scholarship |
National Association for the Education of Homeless Children & Youth | 5/28/21 | $1,000 | - 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 |
PB & J Scholarship | 5/31/22 | 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 |
Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad/Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Inc .College Book Scholarship | 5/31/21 | Varies | - 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 |
NC Child Support College Scholarship | 6/5/21 | $500 | - 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 |
Abbott & Fenner Scholarship | 6/12/22 | $1,000 | - Be a high school junior or senior
- Write an essay on the topic given
| Abbott & Fenner Scholarship |
ECU Hmong Student Association Scholarship | 6/14/21 | $500 | - NC Resident
- Unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher
- HS Senior
- Must be planning to attending a 2 or 4 year college in NC
- Be of Hmong descent
| ECU HSA 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 |
WebstaurantStore Scholarship |
6/22/22 | $5,000 | - Currently enrolled or planning to attend a culinary or hospitality program
- US Citizen
- 2.5 GPA or higher
| WebstaurantStore Scholarship |
Webstaurant Store Diversity Scholarship | 6/22/22 | $5,000 | - 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 |
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 |
Epilepsy Reach Education Scholarship Program | 6/30/21 | $1,000 | - Legal resident of US
- Reside in or attending a educational institution in an underserved community in the Southeast US
- Diagnosed with epilepsy by certified physician or have immediate family member
- Seeking a degree
- Graduating from high school in 2021
| Epilepsy Scholarship |
Wells Fargo Scholarship for People with Disabilities | 6/30/21 | 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 |
Horatio Alger Career and Technical Scholarship Application | 6/30/21 | 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 |
Asheville Latin Americans Achieving Success WNC College Scholarship | 7/1/21 | $600 | - Undocumented or DACA receiptent Latinx student
- Attending WNC college or university
- Does 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 | 7/1/21 | $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 |
Mary Bowman Arts in Activism Award | 7/15/21 | $5,000 | - 27 years old or younger
- Demonstrates a passion for the arts as a vehicle for their own HIV/AIDS community activism/expression
- Currently a HS student or undergraduate student
| Mary Bowman Scholarship |
Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship | 7/15/21 | $5,000 | - 27 years old or younger
- Demonstrate an active commitment to mitigating the impact of HIV/AIDS
- Currently HS senior or undergraduate student
- Completed community service
| Pedro Zamora 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 |