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POSTED 12/5/25: Caballeros de Charlotte Scholarship - The Charlotte Knights and Compass Group are dedicated to providing educational opportunities to the youth in our communities.
To improve educational funding for high school students from Hispanic/Latin backgrounds the Charlotte Knights and Compass Group have committed to providing three $1,000 college scholarships to local high school seniors.
To be considered for this year’s scholarship class, please complete the following application.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES A COUNSELOR REPORT. SO THAT MEANS YOU NEED TO LET ME KNOW IN PLENTY OF TIME IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP.
The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM on Monday, April 6th, 2026. Additional materials must be postmarked by this date.
Download the guidance counselor form here.
POSTED 12/5/25: Piedmont Natural Gas STEM Scholarship - The Charlotte Knights and Piedmont Natural Gas are committed to supporting education in our communities.
To improve educational funding for high school students interested in pursuing a career in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), the Knights and Piedmont Natural Gas have committed to providing three $1,000 college scholarships to local high school students.
To be considered for this year’s scholarship class, please complete the following application.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES A COUNSELOR REPORT. SO THAT MEANS YOU NEED TO LET ME KNOW IN PLENTY OF TIME IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP.
The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM on Monday, April 6th, 2025. Additional materials must be postmarked by this date.
Download the guidance counselor form here.
POSTED 12/5/25: Atrium Health Scholarship - The Charlotte Knights and Atrium Health are dedicated to providing educationalopportunities to the youth in our communities.
To improve education funding for high school students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare, the Knights and Atrium Health have committed to providing three $1,000 college scholarships to local high school seniors.
To be considered for this year’s scholarship class, please complete the following application.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES A COUNSELOR REPORT. SO THAT MEANS YOU NEED TO LET ME KNOW IN PLENTY OF TIME IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP.
The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM on Monday, April 6th, 2026. Additional materials must be postmarked by this date.
Download the guidance counselor form here.
POSTED 12/5/25: Eddie G.G. Burton Scholarship - The Charlotte Knights and Gaile Dry-Burton are dedicated to providing educational opportunities to the youth in our communities.
To improve educational funding for high school students attending a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) the Knights and Gaile Dry-Burton are committed to providing three $1,000 college scholarships to local high school seniors.
To be considered for this year’s scholarship class, please complete the following application. We are only able to consider scholarships that have a completed application and provide all required documents. Download the scholarship checklist form here.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES A COUNSELOR REPORT. SO THAT MEANS YOU NEED TO LET ME KNOW IN PLENTY OF TIME IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP.
The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM on Friday, February 27th, 2026. Additional materials must be postmarked by this date.
Failure to submit supporting documents such as a transcript, letters of recommendation, ACT/SAT scores and guidance counselor forms by the deadline, will deem the application ineligible.
Download the guidance counselor form here.
POSTED 12/2/25: We are now accepting applications for our 2026 scholarship to graduating Asian American/Pacific Islander high schoolers (4 awards of $1,000 USD over 4 years). This is our seventh year sponsoring the scholarship, and we would love for your seniors to apply! Students can apply on our site at www.foundation649.com.
Details for how to apply on our website (https://www.foundation649.com/):
2026 Scholarship Prompt
Share a personal story through video that explores your AAPI identity by connecting with your roots, community, or the everyday moments that make you feel at home. The Foundation 649 Scholarship is a grant of $4,000 over the course of 4 years that can be applied to college tuition and expenses. To maintain eligibility each year, there will be a brief check-in and renewal process at the end of each school year.
Share a personal story through video that explores your AAPI identity by connecting with your roots, community, or the everyday moments that make you feel at home. The Foundation 649 Scholarship is a grant of $4,000 over the course of 4 years that can be applied to college tuition and expenses. To maintain eligibility each year, there will be a brief check-in and renewal process at the end of each school year.
Details
Details
Five recipients will be selected
Each recipient will receive an award of $4,000 USD spread over 4 years
The award must be renewed each year to receive successive funds (details to come)
Application deadline is March 1, 2026
10 entrants will be selected as finalists for video call interviews by March 31, 2026
Recipients are announced by mid-April 2026
Requirements
Requirements
Be a degree-seeking, full-time student enrolling in a U.S. accredited university in Fall 2026 as a Freshman or transferring from a community college
Identify as Asian American / Pacific Islander
Have a track record of involvement and interest in AAPI communities, issues, or causes
Have demonstrated financial need for the scholarship
Be a US citizen, resident, or foreign national. Undocumented students are also welcome to apply.
Application
Application
The application consists of a video submission (link or file) responding to one of the three prompts below. We want to hear your stories - we encourage creativity, honesty, and originality (this should not be a rehash of your resume)! Your submission is based on its message and personal perspective, not fancy editing or film techniques. Simple, honest conversation is what matters most. Your video can be filmed on a phone, in any language, and can include subtitles if helpful. If you are selected as a recipient, with your permission, we plan to share your submission with our audiences. Videos should be between 1 and 5 minutes long. Remember to focus on clarity and storytelling. Your message matters more than editing or length.
The application consists of a video submission (link or file) responding to one of the three prompts below. We want to hear your stories - we encourage creativity, honesty, and originality (this should not be a rehash of your resume)! Your submission is based on its message and personal perspective, not fancy editing or film techniques. Simple, honest conversation is what matters most. Your video can be filmed on a phone, in any language, and can include subtitles if helpful. If you are selected as a recipient, with your permission, we plan to share your submission with our audiences. Videos should be between 1 and 5 minutes long. Remember to focus on clarity and storytelling. Your message matters more than editing or length.
Intergenerational Conversations: Record a short video conversation with a family member, mentor, or community elder about what being AAPI means to them. Share what you have learned and how it has shaped your own sense of identity.
What Home Sounds Like: Capture or describe the sounds that remind you of home such as family conversations, street noises, cooking, music, or any soundscape that carries meaning for you. Explain why these sounds are important and how they connect to your AAPI identity or sense of belonging.
Roots and Routes: Trace the journey of your family or community (this can be across oceans, states, or generations). Explain where your roots began and how those paths have shaped who you are today. Reflect on what you have or have not inherited, such as values or traditions, and how those continue to grow in new places.
In addition, applicants should provide the FAFSA SAI (student aid index). If you are unable to provide this document, please provide substitute documentation and elaborate in the financial aid section.
In addition, applicants should provide the FAFSA SAI (student aid index). If you are unable to provide this document, please provide substitute documentation and elaborate in the financial aid section.
Questions? Reach out to us at team@foundation649.com
Questions? Reach out to us at team@foundation649.com
POSTED 12/1/25: Each year the NC Extension & Community Association, Inc. (ECA) offers educational scholarships to NC youth and adults who are pursuing a college education in North Carolina. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist students in obtaining a degree at any North Carolina college, in any field of study, with priority given to Family and Consumer Sciences. (Part-time students must carry no less than six (6) hours per semester and full-time students must carry no less than twelve (12) hours per semester.)
Each of the five North Carolina Cooperative Extension districts award two $800 scholarships, one youth and one adult.
The application criteria include:
Activities and Honors - 25%
Connection and Involvement with Cooperative Extension Service (NCCES) - 25%
Financial Need - 25%
Scholarship Potential - 25%
Click HERE to download the application.
Applications should be returned to:
NC Cooperative Extension Cleveland County Center
130 S. Post Road, Suite-1
Shelby, NC 28152
The application must be received by the NC Cooperative Extension by February 1, 2026. If you need my help submitting the application I will need everything no later than Friday, January 23rd.
Hard copies of the application can be found on my office door.
POSTED 12/1/25: There are several scholarships high school seniors can apply for through the Horatio Alger scholarship organization. You can filter out North Carolina and high school seniors. The deadline to apply is February 15, 2026 (12:00 PM EST).
There is one specific to High Point University
There is one specific for STEM majors (Patricia Cole Scholarship)
https://horatioalger.org/scholarships-and-services/undergraduate-scholarships/?_location=north-carolina&_class_year=hs-senior
POSTED 12/1/25: The Live Más Scholarship Program is open to individuals who meet all of the following criteria:
New Applicants:
Legal resident of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia (“D.C.”) located within the United States or D.C., or the dependent child of an active-duty member of the U.S. military,
Between 16 and 26 years of age;
On track to apply for (pending receipt of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent) or currently enrolled in an accredited post-high school/post-secondary program (two‑year, four‑year, vocational‑technical, or trade);
The deadline to apply is January 6, 2026 (5:00 PM PST)
See Terms & Conditions for complete details.
How to Apply
How to Apply
Submit one (1) original response in ONE of the following formats:
Video (30 seconds–2 minutes), or
Essay (250–500 words). You may include one photo that represents your passion.
New applicants: Your response should address: (1) your passion and how you are pursuing it, (2) the impact you hope to make, and (3) how you embody the spirit of Live Más in your everyday life. Live Más means embracing an unconventional path to your goals – defying the norm, turning curiosity into bold action that lifts others while staying true to who you are.
Apply online at TacoBellFoundation.org during the application window. For help, contact tacobell@mykaleidoscope.com.
POSTED 11/24/25: The Dover Scholarship is a merit based scholarship that is awarded each year to seniors in Cleveland County who want to attend any 4-year college. This year they will give out (2) $20,000, (5) $15,000, and (5) $10,000 scholarships. Of the 12 recipients 4 will be to Gardner-Webb and 8 will be for any other accredited college or university.
There are two categories of competition: 1) those seniors who have been accepted and want to attend Gardner-Webb University and 2) those seniors who want to attend ANY other college in the United States that they have been accepted to (you can only select ONE category).
Applicants are required to write a 500 word or less essay (you can select from 2 prompts) and submit two letters of recommendation (one from school personnel and one from the community). You are allowed to attach extra pages for the essay, but no "resume style" pages detailing your work, community involved, etc will be accepted.
The Dover Foundation will select students competing for the GWU category and students in the other college category from the area high school applicants to interview. Applicants that move forward in the competition will be required to attend an interview in late March or early April.
Please download the application and TYPE your answers in the fill-able PDF. I highly recommend you DO NOT USE YOUR CHROMEBOOK for this application. If you need access to a different computer please let me know. You are not allowed to attach a resume/data sheet.
Deadline to submit your Dover Scholarship application to Mrs. Cruise is Friday, February 20, 2026.
Click HERE to download the application.
POSTED 11/19/25: NC Assist No Essay scholarship contest - You can enter each month to try and win a $1,000 scholarship.
POSTED 11/18/25: NC Alpha Delta Kappa Student Achievement Scholarship - Applicants must be a graduating senior from a high school in North Carolina pursuing a degree in the field of education at an institution of higher education. The applicant must have a GPA in the range of 2.5 to 3.5 and an SAT score in the range of 900 to 1050. The committee will also judge the applicant based on their service to school, community, and church, as well as their integrity and leadership potential. Due Date - March 3, 2026
How to Apply - Apply by using the NCCF Universal Scholarships Application in the NCCF Scholarships Portal.
POSTED 11/17/25: The Michael A. DeMayo Scholarship Program will award 10, $5,000.00 college scholarships to high school seniors to continue their secondary education. Must have a 3.0 GPA. Each year the firm's scholarship committee selects students based on their grades, school and community involvement, SAT or ACT scores (optional), and a presentation that encourages fellow teens to abstain from underage drinking and driving and highlights the dangers and consequences of drinking and driving. Paper applications are available in Mrs. Cruise's office. They can also be downloaded at https://demayolaw.com/scholarship-program/. All entries must be postmarked on or before midnight on March 23, 2026.
High school seniors must provide all the following items in a single submission to qualify for consideration:
1. Scholarship application (typed or neatly printed) and a recent photo of yourself.
2. An essay, billboard, brochure, website home page, or music video presentation that discourages underage drinking and driving and distracted driving plus highlights the dangers of drinking and driving and distracted driving.
3. Official or unofficial high school transcript (must include class rank, size and test scores).
4. SAT or ACT scores (if not included in transcript, a printout from CollegeBoard.com is acceptable). a. Due to the fact that SAT/ACT testing and results for 2024/25 college applicants have been eliminated at most if not all colleges and universities, we will not require that applicants submit any standardized testing to be considered for the DeMayo Law Offices Arrive Alive® Scholarship, 2025. Students who wish to include testing as part of their application may do so, but those who do not will not be penalized in the application review
5. Two letters of recommendation (from teachers, athletic coaches, school administrators, club advisors, volunteer work supervisors, employers, religious leaders or family friends). Letters of recommendation should assess the applicant’s academic potential, his/her progress and academic achievements, community/school involvement or volunteer activities.
POSTED 11/13/25: The Ron Brown Scholarship is for academically talented, highly motivated African American seniors and plan to pursue undergraduate degrees. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for the Ron Brown Scholar Program provided you meet the following requirements:
Must be Black/African American.
Must excel academically.
Must exhibit exceptional leadership potential.
Must participate in community service activities.
Demonstrate financial need.
Up to 20 scholars will be selected across the nation to receive $10,000 annually for four years and can be used at the college of their choosing. For more information and to apply, visit https://ronbrown.org/apply/ron-brown-scholarship/
Deadline to apply: 12/01/25
POSTED 11/10/25: If you would like help with this process please let me know. Professors from Gardner Webb are willing to come to KMHS to help.
One KMHS senior will be awarded a $1,000 cash prize.
Do you have a plan to start a business? Do you already have a small business and would like to expand it?
The Cleveland County Chamber of Commerce is offering one senior from each Cleveland County High School the opportunity to win $1,000 if their entrepreneurial presentation is selected as a winner. In order to participate you will need to write a one paragraph statement on What is an entrepreneur, create a business plan, and complete an application. The deadline to email these items to the Cleveland County Chamber of commerce is March 14, 2026. Email the completed application to info@clevelandcountychamber.org
The top three business plans at KMHS will be selected to compete in a competition at Gardner-Webb University. You will need to be prepared to present a three minute "Shark Tank" style pitch. This will take place on April 14th.
Click HERE to download a copy of the application. I also have hard copies in my office.
POSTED 11/7/25: This scholarship is for students planning on attending a North Carolina Community College Fall of 2026.
The Harry W. Clarke Memorial Scholarships - William A. Hart Award is for 2-year college bound students. Each high school can nominate ONE senior for the 2-year college award The 2-year college scholarship is worth $1,000 and renewable for one additional year. Criteria include financial need, academic ability/achievement, level of community involvement as well as moral character, extracurricular involvement and/or work experience. If you would like to be considered for a nomination you must submit an online application using the link below. Deadline to submit your online application is Friday, January 16, 2026.
https://cfwnc.org/scholarships/harry-w-clarke-memorial-scholarship-programs-william-a-hart-award
POSTED 11/7/25: This scholarship is for students planning on attending a North Carolina 4 year college/university Fall of 2026.
The Harry W. Clarke Memorial Scholarships for 4 year college bound students. Each high school can nominate ONE senior for the 4-year college award. The 4-year college scholarship is worth $2,000 and is renewable for 3 additional years. Criteria include financial need, academic ability/achievement, level of community involvement as well as moral character, extracurricular involvement and/or work experience. If you would like to be considered for a nomination you must submit an online application using the link below. Deadline to submit your online application is Friday, January 16, 2026.
https://cfwnc.org/scholarships/harry-w-clarke-memorial-scholarship-programs-harry-w-clarke-award
POSTED 11/3/25: ***Applicant must be either a senior, male high school varsity baseball player participating on a team at an NCHSAA member high school OR a senior, female high school varsity student-athlete participating on a sanctioned sports team at an NCHSAA member school.
Pat Gainey Student-Athlete Scholarship Award was established to recognize "Athletic Achievement and Strength of Character" annually and provide financial support for two student-athletes with a major focus on need-based applicants.
Application deadline: 01/19/2026
NOTE: Recommendations and requested information from counselors/teachers, etc. - due 1/27/2026
Requirements
1. Applicant must be either a senior, male high school varsity baseball player participating on a team at an NCHSAA member high school OR a senior, female high school varsity student-athlete participating on a sanctioned sports team at an NCHSAA member school.
2. Applicant must reside in an eligible county of limited financial resources. These include counties designated by the state as Tier 1 and Tier 2 economically distressed counties. Visit NC Commerce website for more details.
3. Consideration will be given to data reported within the FAFSA Submission Summary generated through the FAFSA process, including the Student Aid Index number (SAI).
4. Minimum cumulative un-weighted GPA of 3.2 or higher.
5. Clean disciplinary record during high school/athletic participation.
6. Demonstrated athletic success.
7. Must complete graduation requirements in 2026 Spring semester from an NCHSAA member high school and plan to enroll, or already be enrolled, for the Fall 2026 semester in an accredited and recognized university, college, or community college anywhere in the United States.
POSTED 10/30/25: BigSun Scholarship - The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. We are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in or what their capacity in that sport is. Deadline - June 19, 2026 Amount of Award - $500.00
The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community..
Please visit our website at http://www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply.
POSTED 10/27/25: Did you play Dixie Youth Baseball? This is the league the KM YMCA participates in. Dixie Youth has been renamed to Diamond Youth Baseball (DYB)
Diamond Youth Scholarship: Applicant must be a senior in high school and must have participated in a DIAMOND YOUTH BASEBALL program when twelve years old or younger. Applicant’s ability as an athlete will not be a factor in awarding scholarships. Please be aware – NCAA rules may prohibit acceptance of this scholarship if a student will be participating in an athletic program in college -check with college prior to applying for this scholarship. Deadline to submit application and supporting documentation to the Dixie Youth committee is March 1, 2026. The application can be found by linking on the link below. If you need help printing out the application please let me know.
POSTED 10/24/25: The Next NC Scholarship is a financial aid program that helps most North Carolinians from households making $80,000 or less pursue higher education. Students attending a community college will receive at least $3,000 per year. Those attending a public university in North Carolina will get a minimum of $5,000 per year. The best part? It’s money that doesn’t have to be repaid.
In order to qualify for this scholarship you must fill out the FAFSA. The steps to complete this process are below. If you need any help please let me know.
STEP 1 - apply for a FSA ID. You will need to provide a personal email (it needs to be yours), cell phone number, birthday and social security number.
https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch
STEP 2 - Log into the FAFSA application using the username and password you created in step 1. Complete FAFSA. You will need to enter a parent's personal information including email address.
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
STEP 3 - The parent you entered in Step 2 must complete their part. They will be emailed a link with directions.
POSTED 10/23/25: Sallie Southall Cotton Scholarship - given by KM Woman’s Club is valued at $1,000 (nonrenewable). Applicants MUST attend a 4 year NC school. The committee looks at the applicant's academic achievement (you need to be in the top 25% of your senior class - ranked 74th and above). This scholarship is open to all seniors who meet the criteria.
THE FOLLOWING MUST BE SUBMITTED:
1. Application form
2. Recent photograph.
3. A personal letter as to why the student desires to continue their education, the student’s future plans, and why financial aid is necessary.
4. Letter of recommendation from either the school principal, school guidance counselor, or a school teacher.
5. Letter of recommendation from a business or professional person OTHER THAN SCHOOL PERSONNEL.
6. High school transcript, with grades through the first semester of senior year, complete SAT and/or ACT scores, class rank with number of students in class, and grade point average weighted and unweighted.
7. Copy of most recent Federal Tax Returns or FAFSA Summary for applicant’s parent(s) and applicant. Document any significant changes in family income if necessary. The applicant should mark out SSN before submission.
The deadline to submit your application and supplemental materials to me is Friday, December 12th.
Click HERE to download a copy of the application. Hard copies of the application can be found on my office door.
POSTED 10/21/25: CLEVELAND COUNTY BLUE COLLAR SCHOLARSHIP - Cleveland County Independent Bikers is a community organization with over 30 years of service, which we take great pride in and are committed to. Candidates for this scholarship must have a clean school behavior record, be residents of Cleveland County, be a graduating senior from one of the four traditional Cleveland County high schools, and plan to enroll in a trade school. The deadline to return the completed application to me is February 20, 2026.
Click HERE to access the application.
Hard copies of this scholarship can be found on my office door and with Mr. Boyd in the BIT building.
POSTED 10/20/25: The BK Scholars Program is the Foundation’s flagship program, established to honor the legacy of the Burger King brand’s co-founder James W. McLamore, whose commitment to philanthropy and education made him a pillar of community service throughout his lifetime. Through the program, we award scholarships to deserving high school seniors and Burger King® employees and their families to help advance their education. Because of Jim, his legacy, and the support of franchisees, the scholars program has now awarded a total of $60 million in scholarships to more than 51,000 deserving students throughout North America since 2000.
Scholarships range from $1,000 to $60,000 and are intended to offset the cost of attending college or post-secondary vocational/technical school. Recipients are selected through an application process that takes into consideration their grade point average (GPA), work experience, extracurricular activities, financial need and community service. In 2024 alone, the Foundation awarded over $4.5 million in scholarships to nearly 4,200 students.
The application period for the 2026-2027 cycle opens on October 15th, 2025 and will be open until we receive 30,000 applications or until December 15th, 2025.
To view the scholarship eligibility requirements and to apply, visit burgerking.scholarsapply.org.
POSTED 10/15/25: The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, providing recipients with the opportunity to achieve their goals and graduate college debt-free. The scholarship provides $2,000 to help pay for essential items to attend college and up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters.
For students in the high school graduating class.
Click on the Above Link, then create a UN and PW to access the Application.
The Application Deadline is December 1, 2025.
Essential Information
1. Hagan Scholarship Brochure. An overview of the scholarship, eligibility, responsibilities and benefits.
2. Tips on How to Prepare a Successful Application
Eligibility Requirements
1. Must attend a high school located in the United States.
2. All high school students eligible regardless of nationality.
3. Must be fluent in the English language.
4. Must be in the high school graduating class.
5. Must have achieved an unweighted 3.50 CGPA based on a 4.0 Grading Scale.
6. Must enroll in an eligible four-year College or University the first fall semester following high school graduation.
7. The scholarship cannot be used to attend a community college, junior college, or online institution.
8. Must maintain a four year or less graduation schedule, or complete the equivalent of a four year degree if in a professional program.
9. Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2026 until September 1, 2026. Work must be regularly scheduled employment performed under supervision for compensation. Employment can be full-time or part-time.
10. Applicant’s Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2024 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $100,000. “Household Income” is defined as the total income received by all adult members of a household living under the same roof.
11. Applicants are not required to provide FAFSA information. Finalists must provide the FAFSA Summary showing the SAI.
12. Must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible.
The intended scholarship recipient is a high-achieving goal-driven student having substantial financial need.
POSTED 10/10/25: The Whole Person College Program selects inspiring young role models from low-income communities and surrounds them with the following resources during college: community impact planning, one-on-one mentorship, professional networking, leadership and life skill building, Summer Symposium, internship opportunities, and tuition awards up to $5,000 per academic year.
Through a diverse community of thousands of mentors, staff, volunteers, peers, donors, and Scholars alumni, we've created an ecosystem of support that rallies around our exceptional young leaders, providing them with the personal, professional, and financial resources they'll need to thrive in their college careers and start a ripple of impact in their community.
Once a Greenhouse Scholar, always a Greenhouse Scholar. The Whole Person College Program is only phase 1 of our 3-phased Community Change Model approach. After college graduation, Scholars are eligible to receive additional services through the Young Leaders Program. Learn about our program at greenhousescholars.org/our-program/.
Eligible Students Must:
Eligible Students Must:
Be a graduating high school senior planning to attend a four-year accredited academic institution in fall 2026
Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and a legal resident of Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, New York, North Carolina, Utah, or California (select counties only: Los Angeles County, Riverside County, Orange County).
Have a cumulative, unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above
Demonstrate financial need (annual household income no greater than $80,000)
Possess excellent leadership skills, an ability to persevere through difficult circumstances, and a strong interest in and commitment to your community
Part 1: Eligibility Survey and Short Response
Part 1: Eligibility Survey and Short Response
Report unweighted GPA, household income, and geographic location to confirm eligibility, and submit one short answer response. Eligible applicants will be invited to Part 2 on a rolling basis.
The Part 1 Application opens on September 1, 2025
The Part 1 Application closes on November 13, 2025
Part 2: Academic Information and Written Responses
Part 2: Academic Information and Written Responses
Submit transcript, ACT/SAT test scores (optional), two letters of recommendation, and four written responses of up to 500 words.
The Part 2 Application opens on September 8, 2025
The Part 2 Application closes on December 3, 2025
Part 3: Video Responses and Financial Reporting
Part 3: Video Responses and Financial Reporting
Semi-finalists have two weeks to create and submit a five-minute video response and submit proof of income documents.
The Part 3 Application opens on January 10, 2026
The Part 3 Application closes on January 26, 2026
Part 4: Finalist Interviews
Part 4: Finalist Interviews
Finalists will be invited to submit updated transcripts, ACT/SAT test scores (optional), a headshot, college acceptance status, other scholarship awards statuses, and to schedule an interview.
Finalist interviews take place between March 23-April 2, 2026 in Los Angeles, Boulder, Denver, Atlanta, Chicago, Charlotte, Raleigh, New York City, and Salt Lake City.
Winner Notifications (Week of April 27, 2026)
Winner Notifications (Week of April 27, 2026)
POSTED 10/9/25: NCHSAA Scholarships for Student Athletes - read descriptions carefully to see if you qualify
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 16.
Alford Family Gold 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 25.
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 March 18.
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 January 16.
POSTED 10/9/25: 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 January 31.
Elementary Education (K-6)
Approved STEM licensure areas:
MATHEMATICS (9-12)
SCIENCE (9-12)
EARTH SCIENCE (9-12)
PHYSICAL SCIENCE (9-12)
BIOLOGY (9-12)
PHYSICS (9-12)
CHEMISTRY (9-12)
AGRICULTURE (6-12)
TECHNOLOGY EDU (6-12)
MID GRD MATHEMATICS
MID GRD SCIENCE (6-9)
MID GRD TECHNOLOGY
Approved Special Education licensure areas:
EC-GENERAL CURR (K-6)
SP ED: GENERAL CURR (K-12)
SP ED: ADAPTED CURR (K-12)
Minimum Academic Requirements
Minimum Academic Requirements
High school applicants or applicants with fewer than 24 hours of college credit must have a minimum unweighted high school GPA of 3.0. While not required, we strongly encourage applicants to submit an SAT and/or ACT score.
Applicants with more than 24 hours of college credit must have a minimum of a 2.7 cumulative GPA.
Be willing to teach in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics), special education, or elementary education (K-6) licensure area in a North Carolina public school, traditional or charter.
POSTED 9/25/25: The FAFSA application is now open. You do not need to be accepted to a school to complete this application. Financial aid can be used at any educational institution that accepts aid. Many scholarship programs require applicants to complete the FAFSA.
To find out if you qualify for financial aid (Grants, Loans, work study, Scholarships from the state or federal government, etc) students/parents must complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) application.
You will complete the 2026-27 application.
There are several steps that must be followed in order to apply for financial aid.
STEP 1 - apply for a FSA ID. You will need to provide a personal email (it needs to be yours), cell phone number, birthday and social security number.
https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch
STEP 2 - Log into the FAFSA application using the username and password you created in step 1. Complete FAFSA. You will need to enter a parent's personal information including email address.
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
STEP 3 - The parent you entered in Step 2 must complete their part. They will be emailed a link with directions.
POSTED 9/2/25: NC Elks Nursing Scholarship
This is a $1000 one year scholarship award.
**There is a portion of this scholarship that requires me to provide a letter of recommendation, complete a counselor report, and send their committee a copy of your transcript. PLEASE PLAN AHEAD AND GIVE ME AMPLE TIME TO WORK ON EVERYTHING!! You must communicate with me if you plan to apply.
The student must be a North Carolina high school senior and, if available, participating in a school curriculum that involves health care activities. It is not necessary that the student already be accepted for enrollment in a post high school nursing program, but he/she must have made application. If the student is not accepted to or pursuing a qualified post high school program in nursing, the award is forfeited. Additionally, the student must attend a North Carolina post high school program.
Exhibits evidencing notable achievements in scholarship, leadership, athletics, dramatics, community service or other activities may be uploaded at the time of submission of application. Please avoid submitting repetitious accounts of the same aptitude.
It is also recommended that the applicant be in the top 25% of his/her class and be actively involved in nursing related activities.
In addition to the Scholarship Application and the completed counselor’s report, the following is required:
Applicant will provide transcript of High School Record. Please have the High School Counselor include your GPA and, if possible, your class ranking and number of students in your class. ACT/SAT testing is not required this year; however, if student has taken either test, please submit the higher score.
A letter from school principal and/or counselor regarding citizenship, congeniality, leadership ability, attendance, personal grooming, and reliability.
An essay entitled "Why I want to become a Nurse." Essay should not exceed 500 words. This report must be emailed at the time your application is submitted. The email address is "scholarships@ncelks.org".
Applicant must be a citizen of the United States of America.
Counselors, please email your documents to "scholarships@ncelks.org".
Applications that do not conform substantially to the foregoing requirements will not be accepted for consideration.
Application must be received on or before December 9, 2025. If selected, the applicant will be notified by the state chairman no later than February 24, 2026.
POSTED 9/2/25: Scholarship matching at Common App - Scholarship matching is now live for the season! As students complete their Common App, they will automatically be connected to scholarships for which they are eligible. Last year, this feature helped students secure over $5.5 million in awards, and we are excited to continue expanding access to these opportunities.
Here’s how it works for students:
Create a first-year student account
Complete the Profile and Education questions in My Common Application
Receive notifications about scholarship match opportunities in the Financial Aid section
Apply for opportunities on scholarship provider sites
Learn more about scholarship matching
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