Posted September 23, 2026
Dover Scholarship --scholarship available to seniors who attend Cleveland County School System high schools. This is a merit-based scholarship that is awarded based on class rank, academic achievements, leadership, and activities. There will be 12 scholarships given. The scholarships will be allocated as follows: two ($20,000), five ($15,000), and five ($10,000). Of the 12 recipients, four will attend Gardner-Webb University and eight will attend any other accredited 4 year college or university. College you plan to attend must be indicated on the scholarship application. Application is attached. Please be sure to type your application. All responses MUST be on the application (no separate activities resume) The application requires an essay that can be typed on a separate page and attached to the application. Application, essay, and 2 letters of recommendation (1 must be from school personnel and 1 must be from community contact) are due to Mrs. Francis February 11.
NC Teaching Fellows --a competitive, merit-based forgivable loans for service program that provides up to $10,000 a year for up to four years to highly-qualified students committed to teaching special education , elementary education, or a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) in a NC public, traditional, or charter school. Applicant must be accepted to an approved educator preparation program at one of the Teaching Fellows partner institutions (Appalachian State, East Carolina, Elon, Fayetteville State, Meredith, NC A&T, NC State, Chapel Hill, UNC Charlotte, UNC Pembroke), have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 and are encouraged to submit SAT/ACT scores. Applications are available at https://myapps.northcarolina.edu/ncteachingfellows/apply/ Applicants are strongly encouraged to read all the information and loan requirements before applying. Early action deadline to apply is November 1. Regular deadline is February 14.
Chick-fil-A Community Scholars --Up to $25,000 for senior planning to enroll full-time in an accredited 2 or 4 year institution in the fall. Applicant must be involved in community service, extracurricular activities, and/or a leadership role in the 12 months prior to application deadline. Applicant must have a
minimum 3.0 GPA and be willing to participate in Chick-fil-A's scholars program for one year. Application is available at https://www.chick-fil-a.com/community-scholars Deadline to apply is November 3.
Jackie Robinson Scholarship --for minority high school senior planning to attend an accredited 4 year college/university. Applicant should have an excellent academic record, demonstrate leadership potential and dedication to community service, and show evidence of financial need. Applicant must not have accrued more than 25% of credits needed to graduate from college. Application is available at https://jackierobinson.org/apply/ Deadline to apply is January 14.
Charlie Adams Endowed Scholarship --$2500 awarded to senior male athlete participating on a varsity NCHSAA wrestling team and senior female athlete participating on a varsity NCHSAA cross-country team. Application is available at https://nchsaafoundation.org/scholarships/ Deadline to apply is January 15.
Alford Family Golf Scholarship --$1000 awarded to senior male and female golfers who will continue to play at the NCAA Division II or III level. Application is available at https://nchsaafoundation.org/scholarships/ . Deadline to apply is March 31.
Wilburn Clary Medal Award --$3000 awarded to graduating senior student-athlete participating on a sanctioned varsity sport team during his/her senior year at a NCHSAA member school. Athlete must have participated in at least two sanctioned varsity sports during his/her high school career and have an unweighted 3.2 GPA. Application is available at https://nchsaafoundation.org/scholarships/ Deadline to apply is January 15.
Willie Bradshaw Memorial Scholarship --$750 scholarship to an outstanding African American, American Indian/Alaska Native and/or Asian Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American student-athlete participating on a sanctioned varsity team at a NCHSAA member school. Application is available at https://nchsaafoundation.org/scholarships/ Deadline to apply is December 31.
Jerry McGee Endowed Student Scholarship --$3000 awarded to high school student-athletes from NCHSAA member schools each year. This award is unique because it honors 2 sport student-athletes who have distinguished themselves by overcoming adversity and returned to excel beyond expectations in their scholastic athletic sport(s). Application is available at https://nchsaafoundation.org/scholarships/ Deadline to apply is January 31.
Pat Gainey Student Award --$5000 scholarship for two student-athletes with a focus on need-based applicants. Applicants must be either a senior, male high school athlete participating on a varsity baseball team at a NCHSAA school within a county of limited financial resources or a senior, female student athlete participating on a varsity sports team at a NCHSAA member high school within a county of limited financial resources and have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.2. Application is available at https://nchsaafoundation.org/scholarships/ Deadline to apply is January 31.
Create-A-Greeting-Card --$10,000 scholarship. Applicants must submit a unique photo, piece of artwork, or computer graphic for the front of a greeting card. Visit https://www.gallerycollection.com/greetingcardscontests/?srsltid=AU7gw4V_Ot2XxYsjyAwB5XIbUODi7lxie2-IyjHxRGZY20EpOG6ndrSL for more information. Deadline to apply is March 8.
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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