Posted September 4, 2026
Elks Foundation Nursing Scholarship --$1000 scholarship for student planning to enroll in a North Carolina nursing program which leads to a RN degree. Applicants should be in the top 25% of their class and be actively involved in nursing related activities. Application is available at https://www.ncelks.org/nursing-scholarship Application is submitted online with a deadline of December 8th. ***** Please note that part of this application is a Counselor Report. You MUST let me know by December 2nd if you need one. I will NOT write letters after the 2nd!!
Hagan Scholarship --nationwide need-based scholarship for up to $7500 per semester. Applicant must have achieved a minimum 3.5 GPA, must be planning to attend an eligible 4 year college/university in the fall, plan to work 240 hours from Jan. 1 --Sept 1, and have a household income of less than $125,000. Application is available starting September 5 at https://haganscholarships.org/application/. Deadline to apply is December 1. (Crest has had 3 recipients of this scholarship)
John M. Belk Scholarship --Davidson College offers this four-year scholarship covering tuition, room and board. Nominees should demonstrate powerful academic achievement and purposeful engagement beyond the classroom. They should also exhibit deep intellectual curiosity and a commitment to impact both their local and global communities. Crest High can nominate 2 students. See this sight for more information https://www.davidson.edu/admission-and-financial-aid/financial-aid/types-financial-aid/scholarships/nomination-scholarships/john-m-belk-scholarship If you would like to be considered for a nomination, please submit an activity sheet and letter of interest (stating why you would like to be considered for the Belk Scholarship) to Mrs. Francis by October 23.
The Thomas Wolfe Scholarship --UNC Chapel Hill offers the Thomas Wolfe Scholarship which offers full undergraduate support for student writers. Applicants should apply to UNC Chapel Hill by October 15. Scholarship information is available online at https://englishcomplit.unc.edu/creative-writing/scholarships-fellowships-and-awards/the-thomas-wolfe-scholarship/ Deadline to apply is November 15.
College Board Scholarships --Up to $40,000 available with scholarships through College Board. For more information and to apply go to https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/bigfuture-scholarships-2027
Goodnight Scholars --From NC State University for $25,000 per year. For NC students of middle-income families who intend to major in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, & math) discipline. To be considered for this program, students must submit their general NC State application by November 1. NC State will issue invitations to 1200 students who apply by November 1. If you do not receive an invitation, you can self-nominate through the Special Circumstances Form in WolfPaw by December 1st. More details about the program and selection process can be found at https://goodnight.ncsu.edu/first-year/ Crest has had 4 recipients of this scholarship!!
Robertson Scholarship -- one of the most highly sought-after merit scholarships in the United States and is for students applying to Duke and/or UNC Chapel Hill. Applicants should be seniors who have demonstrated outstanding potential to become great leaders in college and beyond. Robertson Scholars will play significant and impactful roles in their communities and society, today and in the future. Information and application is available at https://robertsonscholars.org/high-school-students-2/ Deadline to apply is November 15.
CommonApp Scholarship Matching --for students using CommonApp to apply to colleges. Complete the Profile and Education questions in the My Common Application section. Check for notifications in the Financial Aid section of Common App to see scholarship match possibilities.
Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship --for high achieving seniors with financial need. Applicants should plan to attend an accredited four-year college/university in the fall, have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.75, submit an ACT or SAT score, and have family income of less than $95,000. More information and how to apply can be found at https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/college-scholarship-program/how-to-apply/ Deadline to apply is November 11.
FloSports Cross-Country Scholarship --$1000 scholarship to one male and one female cross-country student-athlete. Application is available at https://app.ui3.smarterselect.com/programs/110802-Nchsaa-Foundation-Inc--Or-North-Carolina-High-School-Athletic-Association-Inc?from=v1 Deadline to apply is October 14.
Posted August 20, 2026
Morehead-Cain--UNC Chapel Hill offers the Morehead-Cain Foundation Scholarship. This is a highly competitive merit scholarship that offers four years of undergraduate work at UNC Chapel Hill. Applicants must demonstrate scholarship, leadership, moral force of character, and physical vigor. A Morehead-Cain Scholar is also bright, collaborative, self-aware, brave, purposeful, empathetic, optimistic, and original. The school nomination process took place in May. Students can now self- nominate through the direct application. You can read about the process and apply at http://www.moreheadcain.org/ Deadline for application is October 1.
Levine Scholars--UNC Charlotte offers a merit based scholarship for full tuition, room, board, and fees. Applicants should have outstanding academic records, demonstrate a commitment to community service, and possess a capacity for ethical leadership. Applicants can self-nominate or be nominated by their high school by October 15. If you would like to be considered for a school nomination, let Mrs. Francis know by October 9. Interested students are encouraged to read about this scholarship process at https://levinescholars.charlotte.edu/apply/ Applicants must apply to UNC Charlotte by November 1 and complete the supplemental Levine application by November 15.
Park Scholarship--NC State University offers the Park Scholarship. This is a four-year scholarship valued at $129,000 and includes tuition, room and board, books, travel, personal expenses, and more. To be eligible for the program: Apply to NC State and complete the Park Scholarship application by November 1. For more information about the process and to apply go to https://park.ncsu.edu/apply/
Coca-Cola Scholars--Scholarship for high school seniors who are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve. Applicants should have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 and plan to pursue a degree at an accredited US institution. Apply online at https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/ Deadline to apply is September 30 Crest has had 2 recipients of this scholarship!
Elks Foundation Most Valuable Student--Scholarship available to seniors planning to attend a four year college or university. Academics, leadership,community involvement and financial need will be considered. Applications are available online at https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm Deadline to apply is November 12.
Gates Scholarship-a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding high school seniors from low-income households. The ideal candidate will be in the top 10% of his/her graduating class, have demonstrated leadership ability, and have exceptional personal success skills. To read more about the scholarship and to apply go to thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship. Deadline to apply is September 15
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