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1 | College/ University | Scholarship Name | Description | How to Apply | Deadline |
2 | OCTOBER DEADLINE | ||||
3 | UNC Chapel Hill | Morehead-Cain Scholars - UNC Chapel Hill | This merit-based scholarship supports four years of undergraduate studies at UNC Chapel Hill along with numerous enrichment experiences. Applicants should demonstrate outstanding leadership, scholarship, character and physical vigor. | Students can self-nominate and apply by going to the Morehead Cain website. | To self-nominate and apply to Morehead Cain: 10.1.23 Students must apply to UNC Chapel Hill by 1.15.24 |
4 | Golden Door Partner Colleges | Golden Door Scholars Program | Golden Door Scholars provides scholarships for DACA/TPT and undocumented students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Scholarships cover tuition and room and board for up to 4 years at one of the Golden Door partner colleges. Scholarship recipients also receive internships and job support. | Students can apply by going to this link. | 10.1.23 |
5 | Various Colleges/ Universities | Coca-Cola Scholars Program | The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship worth $20,000 that is awarded to graduating high school seniors. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. | Students can apply by going to this link | 10.2.23 by 5pm |
6 | UNC Charlotte | Levine Scholars - UNC Charlotte | This merit-based scholarship supports four years of undergraduate studies at UNC Charlotte along with numerous service opportunities. Students should demonstrate a commitment to community service, hold an academic record that reflects passion for knowledge and possess a capacity for ethical leadership. | Complete this form to be nominated | 10.11.23 |
7 | Davidson College | Belk Scholarship | This scholarship supports four years of undergraduate studies at Davidson College. Applicants must show demonstrated superior intellectual and personal achievement. | Enloe can nominate up to 2 students. To be considered for a school nomination, complete the application here. All Davidson admissions applications will also be considered for a nomination. | 10.13.23 |
8 | University of Virginia | Jefferson Scholarship | Jefferson Scholarships are awarded to high school seniors who demonstrate excellence and exceptional potential in the areas of leadership, scholarship, and engaged citizenship. Recipients receive the entire cost of attendance at UVA and many supplemental enrichment experiences—a value of more than $345,000. | Enloe can nominate 1 student for the Jefferson Scholarship. To be considered for the school nomination, complete the application here. | 10.16.23 |
9 | NOVEMBER DEADLINE | ||||
10 | NC State University | Parks Scholars - NC State University | This merit-based scholarship supports four years of undergraduate studies at NC State along with numerous enrichment experiences. Students should demonstrate outstanding scholarship, leadership, service, and character. | To apply, students can go to the Park Scholars website. | To self-endorse and apply to Park: 11.1.23 Students must also apply to NC State by 11.1.23 |
11 | NC Central University | Cheatham-White Scholars Program | This merit-based scholarship supports four years of undergraduate studies at NC Central University along with numerous enrichment opportunities. Applicants must have a 4.0 weighted GPA and should show exceptional qualities of character and leadership, be significantly involved in extracurricular activities and demonstrate a strong commitment to service. | Students planning to self-nominate can do so in their Eagle Promise portal after submitting an application for undergraduate admission to NCCU. | Must first complete an application for undergraduate admission and then complete the Cheatham White self-nomination by 11.1.23 |
12 | UNC Chapel Hill or Duke University | Robertson Scholars Program | Scholarship awarded to students who demonstrate purposeful leadership, intellectual curiousity, strength of character and collaborative spirit. | More information and application available here. | Must appy to the Robertson by 11.15.23 and then apply to UNC and/or Duke by their regular decision deadline |
13 | NC A&T State University | Dowdy Scholars Program | For a senior planning to attend NC A&T State University. Student must have a minimum 3.75 weighted GPA and show exceptional characteristics of leadership and service. | Students planning to self-nominate can do so directly through the NC A&T Honors application portal. | Must first apply to NC A&T and then complete separate NC A&T Honors application by 11.15.23 |
14 | NC A&T State University | February One Scholarship | For a senior planning to attend NC A&T State University. Student must have a minimum 3.75 weighted GPA and show exceptional characteristics of leadership and service. Must pursue an undergraduate degree program within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, the College of Education, or the College of Health and Human Sciences. | Students planning to self-nominate can do so directly through the NC A&T Honors application portal. | Must first apply to NC A&T and then complete separate NC A&T Honors application by 11.15.23 |
15 | NC A&T State University | Cheatham-White Scholars Program | This merit-based scholarship supports four years of undergraduate studies at NC A&T State University along with numerous enrichment opportunities. Applicants must have a 4.0 weighted GPA and should show exceptional qualities of character and leadership, be significantly involved in extracurricular activities and demonstrate a strong commitment to service. | Students planning to self-nominate can do so directly through the NC A&T Honors application portal. | Must first apply to NC A&T and then complete separate NC A&T Honors application by 11.15.23 |
16 | Any accredited 4-year college/ university | Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship Program | The Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program is the largest undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend the nation’s best four-year colleges and universities. In addition to the monetary award, Cooke Scholars receive comprehensive educational advising, significant cohort-based programming, and graduate school funding, as well as a thriving network of nearly 3,200 fellow Cooke Scholars and Alumni. Each award is intended to cover a significant share of the student’s educational expenses – including tuition, living expenses, books and required fees. Awards vary by individual, based on the cost of tuition as well as other grants or scholarships he or she may receive. ELIGIBILITY: Senior standing – Plan to graduate from a U.S. high school in spring 2024. Fall College Enrollment – Intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college beginning in fall 2024. GPA – Earn a minimum, cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above. Demonstrate Unmet Financial Need – We will consider applicants with family annual gross income up to $95,000. During the selection process, the Foundation will conduct a full financial review which will take into account all income and assets of the student and the student’s parents. | Students can apply online through the Common App. | 11.16.23 |
17 | Any College/ University | The Weber Shandwick Scholarship | Introducing the Weber Shandwick Scholarship, brought to you by ES.AI. We believe that all students deserve a fair chance at accessing higher education and professional opportunities — and technology can help make that possible. We want to hear from students who also believe in this mission and help make their dreams a reality. No grade requirements, no test scores, just your ideas. ELIGIBILITY: This Scholarship is open only to legal U.S. residents who are (1) at least 13 years of age and (2) rising high school seniors (Class of 2024) or students who are accepted to or currently enrolled in an accredited college or university (including community colleges) at the time of entry. | Students can apply by going to this link. | 11.27.23 |
18 | DECEMBER DEADLINE | ||||
19 | Any College/ University | Branch Out Scholarship | Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Lawyers is hosting a bi-yearly Branch Out scholarship giving $1,500.00 to a student who demonstrates through their personal statements that they are committed to expanding their education and using their education to improve their communities. Bisnar Chase will choose one winner each June & December. Upon announcing the winner on our social media, Bisnar Chase will give $500.00 to the 501c3 charitable organization of the winner’s choice in their name and honor and $1,000.00 to the student directly.
ELIGIBILITY Applicants must submit a personal essay via email. Applicant must be a student enrolled in a United States university pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree or must be a senior in high school. Students must have at least a 2.5 GPA and the winner must provide proof of GPA. | Submit your application by email in essay form! Email your essay (preferably in a Word document or PDF) to scholarship@bestattorney.com with the subject line: “Scholarship Submission from: [Your Name] “
Be sure to include your phone number and a VALID email address since the winner will be notified via email. Non-winners are not notified. | 12.15.23 |
20 | NACME Partner Institutions | The National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME) Scholarships | The National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME) is the largest provider of college scholarships for underrepresented minorities pursuing degrees at schools of engineering. NACME defines underrepresented minorities as individuals who self-identify as Black/African American, Latinx/Hispanic American, Native/American Indian. Our mission is to enrich society with an American workforce that champions diversity in STEM by increasing the number of underrepresented minorities in engineering and computer science. To be eligible for any of the NACME administered scholarships students must either be a high school senior, within one year of graduating from high school, or matriculating at a community college with the intent to pursue an engineering or computer science program at a NACME Partner Institution, or be currently matriculating in an engineering or computer science program at a NACME Partner Institution, a US citizen or permanent resident, and meet the minimum GPA requirements of the relevant scholarship. | Students can apply by going to this link. | 12.16.23 |
21 | JANUARY DEADLINE | ||||
22 | Any College/ University | BBB Torch Scholarships | BBB Torch Scholarships recognize students who personify high ethical standards as demonstrated through leadership, community service, overall personal integrity, and academic history. BBB Torch Scholarships are given to college-bound high school juniors, seniors, and college undergraduates, who reside or attend school within BBB of Eastern Carolinas' 48-county service area. A total of $20,000 in scholarships will be awarded to several students on March 15, 2024, at BBB's Awards Luncheon presented by North State Bank. | Students can apply by going to this link. | 1.1.24 |
23 | Any College/University | BBB Spark Jr. Scholarship | BBB's Spark Jr Award recognizes current high school students and college undergraduates who display entrepreneurship through a business they are operating or a business model they have developed for future execution. To qualify, applicants must reside or attend a high school or university within BBB of Eastern Carolinas' 48-county service area. This award application accepts both currently operating businesses as well as business models and plans. The Spark Jr Class, consisting of the Spark Jr Award winner and finalists, will be selected in Spring 2024. The winner of the Spark Jr Award will receive a prize of $500. The Spark Jr Award winner will be announced March 15, 2024 at BBB's Awards Luncheon, presented by North State Bank. | Students can apply by going to this link. | 1.1.24 |
24 | Any 2-year or 4-year college/ university | Fidelity Scholars Program | The Fidelity Scholars Program provides access to education and ongoing support to historically underserved and underrepresented students who want to attend four-year, two-year and certificate academic programs and help prepare them to become the next generation of professionals whose career achievements will allow them to positively impact their lifetime earnings and build generational wealth. As a need-based scholarship, the amount of financial support provided will depend on the cost of attendance determined by the college or university in which you are enrolling. The program is open to historically underserved and underrepresented students ages 16 to 24 who are permanent residents of Florida, Massachusetts, New Mexico, North Carolina, New Jersey, Texas, and the District of Columbia. | Students can apply by going to this link. | 1.11.24 |
25 | Any College/ University | Good People, Cool Things Scholarship | Any high school senior or undergraduate student who is passionate about creativity and innovation may apply. | Students can apply by going to this link. | 1.26.24 |
26 | FEBRUARY DEADLINE | ||||
27 | Any 2-year or 4-year college/ university | Carolinas Telco Federal Credit Union Legacy Scholarship | The Carolinas Telco Federal Credit Union (CTFCU), is sponsoring the 2024 CTFCU Legacy Scholarship Fund! They have partnered with the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation to award TEN individual scholarships worth $1,500 each. Who is eligible? • Applicant must be enrolled full-time at an accredited university, college, or community college • High school seniors and current undergraduate students can apply for funds to be used during the next school year • Must possess a minimum 3.0 GPA • Applicants must maintain a CTFCU membership account in their own name. The account must be kept in good standing. | Students can apply by going to this link. | 2.1.24 |
28 | Any College/ University | Empowering Motherhood Scholarship | Any high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students who are mothers and hold either U.S. citizenship or permanent legal residency may apply to this scholarship. | Students can apply by going to this link. | 2.2.24 |
29 | Any NC College/ University | Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship | The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of North Carolina will award scholarships of first place - $3,000, second place - $1,000, third place - $800 and three fourth places - $400 to North Carolina high school seniors, to be used at any North Carolina college or university. The recipients will be selected on the basis of the merit of an essay on the assigned topic, plus character and scholastic record and need. The Wake County chapter of the Colonial Dames will award in addition $3000 to a winner from one of the Wake County High Schools. | Students can apply by going to this link. | 2.5.24 |
30 | Any UNC System School | State Employee's Credit Union (SECU) People Helping People (PHP) Scholarship | The $10,000 People Helping People scholarship is for a senior who demonstrates leadership, excellence of character, integrity, and community involvement. Student must be an SECU member or eligible for membership through parent/guardian. Must be a US citizen and resident of NC. Must be attending a UNC system university, and have a 2.5 or higher unweighted GPA. | Application information and instructions are available here. Please be sure to review all documents and follow all instuctions in the application process. | 2.9.24 |
31 | Any college/university | Capital City College Scholarship | The Capital City Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. will award two scholarships of $500 each, to qualifying African-American high school seniors, in the spring of 2024. The one-time scholarships will be awarded to students who will be enrolled as a freshman in a college or university in fall 2024.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To apply for the scholarship, the student must meet the following requirements: A resident of Wake County Current African-American high school senior who will attend a college or university as a freshman in the fall 2024 semester If you are awarded the scholarship, you will be required to provide a copy of your college acceptance letter Applicants cannot be the child of an active, tenured or legacy mother of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated | Students can apply by going to this link. | 2.28.24 |
32 | Any College/ University | Joanne Pransky Celebration of Women in Robotics | Any female-identifying high school or two or four-year undergraduate student who is interested in working in robotics may apply for this $3000 scholarship. | Students can apply by going to this link. | 2.29.24 |
33 | MARCH DEADLINE | ||||
34 | Any College/ University; must major in education | North Carolina Alpha Delta Kappa Student Achievement Scholarship | This scholarship is for $2000 and is open to a student on track to graduate this spring, planning to pursue an education degree at a school of higher learning. Specific eligibility requirements are: SAT score of 990 to 1130 or ACT composite score of 20 to 24; unweighted GPA of 2.5 to 3.5; good character, integrity, leadership potential and service to school, community and church. | Students can apply by going to this link. | 3.1.24 |
35 | Any NC 4-year college/ university | The Eunice Riggins Memorial Scholarship | The Eunice Riggins Memorial Scholarship is open to any young woman who is currently graduating from an accredited public high school in North Carolina that follows the NC Standard Course of Study and who expects to enroll in a four-year college or university in North Carolina next fall. Specific eligibility requirements are: Academic rank in top 10% of class, Minimum SAT score of 1220 or ACT composite score of 25, good character and participation in extra-curricular activities (school and community). Financial need is not the primary consideration. | Students can apply by going to this link. | 3.1.24 |
36 | Any 4-year college/ university | The Mary Rose Mills-Linda Rankin Memorial Scholarship | The Mary Rose Mills-Linda Rankin Memorial Scholarship is open to any student who is currently graduating from an accredited public high school in North Carolina that follows the NC Standard Course of Study and who expects to enroll in a four-year college or university next fall. Specific eligibility requirements are: Academic rank in top 10% of class, Minimum SAT score of 1290 or ACT composite score of 27, good character and participation in extra-curricular activities (school and community). Financial need is not the primary consideration. | Students can apply by going to this link. | 3.1.24 |
37 | Any 4-year college/ university | The Clare Johnson Marley-Mary Earle Berger Fine Arts Scholarship | The Clare Johnson Marley-Mary Earle Berger Fine Arts Scholarship is open to any student who is currently graduating from an accredited public high school in North Carolina that follows the NC Standard Course of Study and who expects to enroll in a four-year college or university next fall, and who is declaring his/her major in an area of the fine arts. Specific eligibility requirements are: Academic rank in top 20% of class, Minimum SAT score of 1220 or ACT composite score of 25, good character and participation in extra-curricular activities (school and community). Financial need is not the primary consideration. (Samples of talent are required to be submitted with the application.) | Students can apply by going to this link | 3.1.24 |
38 | Select accredited and non-proft college/ universities | The Hagan Scholarship | The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, providing recipients with the opportunity to achieve their goals and graduate college debt-free. Applicants must graduate from a high school located in the United States. Applicant’s Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2022 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $100,000. Free workshops, Free Schwab Brokerage Accounts, and Free Study Abroad provide recipients with a practical understanding of important life skills not typically covered in the school curriculum. Recipients graduating college while in the Hagan Scholarship Program can apply for a Hagan Graduate Scholarship good for up to four additional consecutive semesters.The Hagan Scholarship provides up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters. | Students can find full eligibility information and how to apply by going to this link. | 3.1.24 |
39 | Any College/ University | Valorena Publishing & Cocoa Kids Collection Scholarship | Any female BIPOC/multicultural high school, undergraduate, or graduate student who has a creative portfolio and has published projects or is pursuing a course of study related to literacy, literature, poetry, writing, publishing, editing or illustration. | Students can apply by going to this link. | 3.12.24 |
40 | Any College/ University | The George A. Kahdy Enloe High School Alumni Scholarship Endowment | The George A. Kahdy Enloe High School Alumni Scholarship Endowment honors the school’s founding principal. He was a legendary figure in N.C. education circles, serving as a special adviser to several N.C. governors and helping launch the N.C. School of Science and Math during his distinguished career. The scholarship recognizes one member of Enloe High School’s graduating class each year who demonstrates exceptional scholarship, service to the school and community, outstanding character and integrity, and involvement in school activities. Financial need will be considered. The scholarship total is increasing this year to a $20,000 total ($5,000 a year over four years). | Students can apply by going to this link. | 3.15.24 |
41 | North Carolina Central University | NCCU Raleigh-Wake Alumni Chapter Scholarship | The Raleigh-Wake NCCU Alumni Chapter is launching it's scholarship programagain this year. Last year the Chapter awarded seven scholarships in the amount of $1,200.00 each. The goal is to equal or surpass this for 2024. Applicant should be admitted to North Carolina Central University and graduating from a high school in Wake County. Scholarship will be awarded at a minimum of $1000 each. | Students can apply by going to this link. | 3.15.24 |
42 | Any 2-year or 4-year college/ university | Robert N. Styres Scholarship of the Rotary Club of the Capital City | The Rotary Club of the Capital City is pleased to announce that it will again be awarding the Robert N. Styres Scholarship this year. It is awarded to two Wake County public high school graduates who have been accepted at a four-year college/university or a two-year community college. Please refer to the following link to receive additional information regarding the Robert N. Styres Scholarship: www.rotaryclubcapitalcity.org. The value of the scholarship is a $5,000.00 award per year, granted $2,500.00 per semester. The Scholarship is renewable as long as the students are enrolled full-time and making satisfactory academic progress. The Scholarship will not exceed eight (8) consecutive semesters for a total award of $20,000. While academic achievement is important, the Styres Scholarship is not necessarily intended for the young man or woman with the highest grade-point average. Rather, we try to select a student with good to average grades who is a hard worker and who may have overcome some adversity along the way. | Enloe can nominate 1 student for this scholarship. If selected as a school nominee, your application will be sent forward to the Rotary Club for review and final decision. Students can find application info by going to this folder. | 3.20.24 |
43 | Any 4-year college/ university in North Carolina | Cary Woman’s Club Scholarship for High School Seniors | The Cary Woman's Club is a chapter of the General Federation of Women's Clubs (GWFC). Each year the club awards a graduating high school senior(s) with a scholarship towards further education. For 2024, at least one $2,500.00 scholarship shall be given. To be eligible, students must reside in Cary, Apex, or Morrisville. **NOTE: Scholarship application can still be submitted if student has not yet completed the FAFSA form. Applicants can send FAFSA separately after the application deadline** | Students can find application by going to this link. | 3.20.24 (postmark date) |
44 | Any College/ University | 2024 Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) Wake Chapter scholarship | The $500 scholarship is for a high school senior with hearing loss who resides in Wake County and is seeking acceptance or has been accepted at an accredited university, college, community college or trade school. Applicants must have a moderate hearing loss or more and wear a hearing aid(s) and/or cochlear implant(s). Financial need is not a consideration. The scholarship is a one-time award and will be sent to the recipient when s/he begins classes. | Students can find application materials on this website. | 3.31.24 |
45 | Any 2-year or 4-year college/ university | 2024 Greater Impact Scholarship | The Beta Lambda Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated and the BLS Charitable Foundation are excited to offer you the opportunity to win one of three Greater Impact Scholarships being awarded at the end of the 2023-24 school year. You must be a young woman graduating from Wake County schools and planning to attend a four-year college/university or community college in Fall 2024 to be eligible. | Students can apply by going to this link. | 3.31.24 |
46 | APRIL DEADLINE | ||||
47 | Any four-year college/university | Phi Lambda Educational Foundation Scholarship | Founded in 1997, Phi Lambda Educational Foundation, Inc., a 501(C)3 tax-exempt organization, was established to provide an environment that actively supports the advancement of education and to facilitate the implementation of many nationally recognized programs.The mission of the Foundation is to implement academic and life skills programs that promote a holistic approach to the success of socio-economically disadvantaged and underserved youth and families in Southeast Raleigh and Wake County.
Eligibility: African-American male high school seniors residing and attending school in Wake or Johnston Counties with good scholastic and leadership records are eligible for the scholarships. Students selected to receive a $1,000.00 scholarship must be accepted to a four-year college or university before the scholarship is awarded. | Students can find application info by going to this link. | 4.1.24 (online submission and postmark deadline) |
48 | Any 2-year or 4-year college/ university | National Association of Buffalo Soldiers & Troopers Motorcycle Club Scholarship | The National Association of Buffalo Soldiers and Troopers Motorcycle Club (NABSTMC) is comprised of five (5) Frontiers (Northeast, Southeast, Great Lakes, Central, and Western), which encompasses 35 states to include Hawaii with an international Chapter located in Germany. There are over 113 Chapters organizational wide. There will be a total of $5,000.00 awarded to each Frontier, and a single National Scholarship of $5,000. Each local Chapter, within their respective Frontier, is allowed to send no more than three (3) scholarship application packets to their respective Frontier Scholarship Representative on or before the stated deadline. The NABSTMC will award a grand total of $30,000.00 in scholarships for the 2023- 2024 school year. | Students can find application info by going to this link. | 4.4.24 |
49 | Any College/ University Education major | The Hammond Hill Teacher Scholarship | The local Beta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa is offering one or more scholarships of at least $2000 to a Wake County Public School System senior who plans to enter the field of Education.
Applicants need to submit: 1) online applications form which will include uploading a copy of your high school transcript, ACT/SAT scores (optional), and a personal essay 2) two letters of recommendation from teachers who taught you during your junior or senior year Any questions can be directed to Dr. Camille Hedrick, Scholarship Committee Chair, at chedrick1978@gmail.com | Students can apply by going to this link. | 4.10.24 |
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51 | Any College/ University -- Priority given to Education majors | Wake NCAE Scholarships | Wake NCAE, the local chapter of NCAE, offers 10 $750 scholarships to HS seniors planning to attend college or trade school. These scholarships are intended to reward students for leadership, community and school participation with preference given to applicants who plan to major in education or related fields or have a parent who is a member of NCAE. This application consists of two sections: Student Information and Essay. | Students can apply by going to this link. | 4.15.24 |
52 | Any College/ University | La Matriz Sagrada Scholarship | BIPOC high school seniors, trade school students, community college students and undergraduates are eligible to apply if they are pregnant and/or teen parents or children of teen parents. | Students can apply by going to this link. | 4.15.24 |
53 | Any accredited college/ univeristy, planning to major in engineering or architecture | Society of American Military Engineers Scholarship | The Fort Liberty Post of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) again has college
scholarships it will award. The total scholarship fund for 2024 is estimated at $10,000.00. Scholarships will be awarded to the most deserving applicants based on academic achievement, participation in extracurricular activities, and their desire to pursue an engineering or architectural degree in college. | Students can find application info by going to this link. | 4.19.24 |
54 | NC State University -- College of Engineering | Raleigh Engineers Club Scholarship | The Raleigh Engineers Club is now accepting applications for the 2024 Raleigh Engineers Club Scholarship. The Raleigh Engineers Club (REC) has been in existence since 1926. The Club promotes engineering as a profession through monthly technical meetings (earning PDHs) and supports those pursuing a future in an engineering discipline. Our members have diverse backgrounds in engineering and represent many organizations located in the greater Raleigh area.
The greatest impact REC offers annually is to provide one scholarship during the spring of each year to a Wake County HS Senior who has been accepted into the College of Engineering at NC State University with plans to attend the fall semester of that year. The scholarship’s value is one semester of tuition at the in-state rate, plus the engineering school’s Program Enhancement Fee, totaling over $4.000.00. Money to fund the scholarship is provided by member donations, member employer matching grants and a grant from the NC Society of Engineers. The winner will be selected from those applying, consisting of students from any Wake County high school, who meet the scholarship criteria and submit a complete application. | Students can find application info by going to this folder. | 4.19.24 |
55 | Any College/ University | Alpha Delta Kappa Gamma Lambda Chapter Wake County Jane Smith/Brenda Marbell Scholarship | The Gamma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, an international fraternal organization for teachers is sponsoring a scholarship competition for seniors in designated high schools in Wake and Franklin Counties. The Jane Smith/Brenda Marbell Scholarship is a one-time award of $1000.00.
| Students can apply by going to this link. | 4.19.24 |
56 | Any College/ University | 1st Generation People Of Color Patrick Copney Memorial Music/Arts Scholarship | Any african American high school and undergraduate students from low-income backgrounds. | Students can apply by going to this link. | 4.24.24 |
57 | MAY DEADLINE | ||||
58 | Any College/ University | The Nicholas Vincent Melomo Award For Courage and Kindness | The Nicholas Vincent Melomo Scholarship Award honors the memory of an extraordinary young man who displayed a warrior spirit of tremendous courage and determination throughout his four-year battle against osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer. Nicholas displayed an incredible enthusiasm for life that was obvious in his many experiences and relationships during his nearly 19 years. To be eligible for the Nicholas Vincent Melomo Scholarship/Award, candidates should be enrolled in Enloe High School, where Nicholas attended in Raleigh or North Davidson High School, where his mom attended. Applicants should have faced significant obstacles in pursuing their education, and their persevering with courage and kindness despite these obstacles. The “obstacles” can derive from issues related to a student’s physical or mental health, or family and life circumstances (e.g. cancer, chronic disease, death of a parent or sibling, pregnancy, or homelessness). The student’s “persevering with courage and kindness” can be evidenced simply by their interest in continuing their education, despite their hardship, and doing so in a way that reflects Nicholas’ own courage in pursuing a life that inspires others through kindness and concern for others. | Students can find application info by going to this link. | 4.15.24 DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 5.1.24 |
59 | Any 2 or 4-year college/ university with a major in the Visual or Performing Arts | The Arts Make a Difference Scholarship | ”The Arts Make a Difference Scholarship" is open to any student who will graduate from a high school in the Wake County Public School System, who expects to enroll in an institution of higher education this fall to pursue a degree in the visual or performing arts. This scholarship is a one-time (non-renewable) scholarship in the amount of $1,100.
The "Arts Make a Difference Scholarship" is sponsored by the Alpha Theta Chapter of North Carolina Alpha Delta Kappa, an international sorority for women educators. **The application materials must be received by May 1, 2024. If you have questions, please send an email to Pam Hinson at pamsandersonhinson@gmail.com. Minimum Requirements -Graduating from a WCPSS high school -Acceptance to a 2 year college or a 4 year College or University with plans to earn a bachelor's degree in the visual or performing arts. -3.25 GPA | Students can apply by going to this link. | 5.1.24 |
60 | Any 4-year college/ university with a major in Education | The Future Educator Scholarship | The Future Educator Scholarship is open to any student who will graduate from an accredited high school in Wake County, who expects to enroll in an institution of higher education next fall with a degree in education, and who meets the eligibility requirements. This scholarship is a one-time (non-renewable) scholarship in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500). The Future Educator Scholarship is sponsored by the Alpha Theta Chapter of the North Carolina Alpha Delta Kappa, an international sorority for women educators. **All application materials must be received by May 1, 2024. If you have questions, please send an email to Pam Hinson at pamsandersonhinson@gmail.com.
Minimum Requirements: - Graduating from an accredited high school in Wake County - Acceptance to a 4 Year college or university - Planning to pursue a degree in the field of education - 4.0 GPA (Weighted or unweighted) | Students can apply by going to this link. | 5.1.24 |
61 | Any 4-year college/ university | The Miss Abigail Scholarship | The “Miss Abigail Scholarship” is open to any student who will graduate from a high school in the Wake County Public School System, who expects to enroll in an institution of higher education this fall, and who meets the eligibility requirements. Applicants must have a family member who is a current or former educator (but the family member does not have to be in their immediate family.) This scholarship is a one-time (non-renewable) scholarship in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000).
The "Miss Abigail" Scholarship is sponsored by the Alpha Theta Chapter of North Carolina Alpha Delta Kappa, an international sorority for women educators. **The application materials must be received by May 1, 2024. If you have questions, please send an email to Pam Hinson at: pamsandersonhinson@gmail.com. Minimum Requirements - Graduating from a WCPSS High School - Acceptance to a 4 Year University - 3.25 GPA - Must demonstrate leadership and involvement in the community - Must have a family member who is a current or former educator (does not have to be in their immediate family) | Students can apply by going to this link. | 5.1.24 |
62 | Any 4-year college/ university | The Miss Margaret Scholarship | The "Miss Margaret" Scholarship is open to any young woman who will graduate from an accredited public high school in Wake County, who expects to enroll in an institution of higher education this fall, and who meets the eligibility requirements. This scholarship is a one-time (non-renewable) scholarship in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500). The "Miss Margaret" Scholarship is sponsored by the Alpha Theta Chapter of the North Carolina Alpha Delta Kappa, an international sorority for women educators. **The application must be received by May 1, 2024. If you have questions, please send an email to pamsandersonhinson@gmail.com.
Minimum Requirements -Young Woman Graduating from an accredited public high school in Wake County -Acceptance to a 4 year college or university -Top 10% of class | Students can apply by going to this link. | 5.1.24 |
63 | UNC Chapel Hill | Patrick Luc Nixon Memorial Scholarship | The Patrick Luc Nixon Memorial Foundation was founded to commemorate the life of Patrick Luc Nixon, a 2019 Enloe graduate. After graduating from Enloe, Patrick attended UNC Chapel Hill. Any Enloe senior planning to enroll at UNC Chapel Hill is eligible to apply. | Students can find application instructions by going to this link. | 5.3.24 |
64 | Any 4-year college/ university | Kevin Wesley Martin Memorial Scholarship | This annual $1,000 scholarship, funded by the family of Kevin Wesley Martin, was established in memory of this former Enloe student, who died in a motor vehicle accident his senior year. It is available to any current Enloe senior who will attend a four-year college or university in the fall of 2024. People who knew Kevin Martin well consistently described him as one who: excelled academically actively participated in extracurricular activities had a caring personality and disposition possessed a strong work ethic was generous in serving his community | Students can find application instructions by going to this link. | 5.3.24 |
65 | Any NC 4-year college/ university | Phebe Harlan Emmons Scholarship | The Phebe Harlan Emmons Gran-in-Aid of $1,000 is a gift from the Gamma Eta Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. This Grant-in-Aid is given in memory of Gamma Eta Chapter member, Phebe Harlan Emmons, a Kinston native who was active in her community, the state, and who was the only member to date to serve as President of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. She was a key woman educator, dedicated to all facets of education and the educator’s arena, always making a difference in every area. Qualifications: - Young woman who is graduating from an accredited Wake County High School - Planning to attend a four-year college or university in North Carolina - Seeking a degree in Education Other criteria that will be considered in the final selection: - Academic Achievement - Character - Extracurricular Activities - Commitment to further education - Demonstrated commitment to the service of others | Students can find application info by going to this link. | 5.3.24 |
66 | Any College/ University | 2024 Couch Oil Cares Scholarship | Central to Couch Oil Cares is the Couch Oil Cares Scholarship program. Since 2015, Couch Oil Company has teamed up with the Durham Bulls to offer scholarships to deserving high school students who reside in our service area. Now in its 10th year, six scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded at Durham Bulls Athletic Park this summer. | Students can apply by going to this link. | 5.17.24 |
67 | Various Colleges/ Universities | Thurgood Marshall College Fund Wave 2 Scholarships | TMCF’s mission is to ensure student success by promoting educational excellence and preparing the next generation of workforce talent through leadership development, and what better way to ensure student success than by alleviating the worries of financial stress! The second wave of our 2024-2025 scholarship cycle is open and we want to continue to get the word out to as many students as possible. | Students can find additional information about the varioujs scholarships, along with application instruction by going to this link. | 5.17.24 |
68 | Any College/ University | Friends of the Page-Walker Scholarship | Applications are now being accepted for the annual Friends of the Page-Walker Scholarship, which is awarded to a graduating high school senior residing in Cary who has been accepted into and plans to attend a college or university. The $1,000 award is given to a high school senior who is a Cary resident, and may be used for any educational-related expenses. In addition, the recipient’s name will be displayed on a permanent plaque at the Page-Walker Arts & History Center in Cary. | Students can find application information by going to this link. | 5.22.24 |
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70 | Any NC 2-year or 4-year college/ university | Next NC Scholarship | The Next NC Scholarship is a financial aid program that helps most North Carolinians from households making $80,000 or less pursue higher education by fully covering tuition and fees at any community college or more than half, if not all, of tuition and fees to attend any public university in the state. | To apply for the Next NC Scholarship, student just need to submit the FAFSA form. If you're eligible, you will receive the Next NC Scholarship. There are no additional forms to complete. | The priority filing date is 6.1.24, but students can submit the FAFSA as soon as possible |
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