Embedded Files
Thank you for visiting the CHS Scholarship Webpage! Below you will find some scholarships that are offered to graduating students interested in lowering the cost of furthering their education.
Please be sure you complete your FAFSA for federal aid and continue to search for additional scholarship opportunities available. There are thousands of scholarships out there! Take advantage of them!
For an appointment to discuss financial aid and scholarships, please contact Karen Davis, Career Development Coordinator at (252)-393-7022 ext. 314507 or email at KarenM.Davis@carteretk12.org. You may also contact Mark James, School Counselor, at (252) 393-7022 ext. 314121 or email at Mark.James@carteretk12.org
Parent Email Sign-up
If you would like to receive emails with scholarship information, please complete the google form below:
LINKS TO SCHOLARSHIPS
Park Scholarship Program
Are you interested in attending NCSU next Fall?
Check out this great opportunity to earn a full ride!
Click here for information regarding the scholarship program. You must have applied to NCSU & submitted your Park Scholarship application by November 1st.
Carteret Health Care
Spring scholarships - application due November 15th
Fall 2025 scholarships - application will open November 1
Levine Scholars Program
Are you interested in attending UNC-Charlotte next fall?
Check out this great opportunity to earn a full ride!
Visit levinescholars.charlotte.edu for more information
Aug. 15- Oct. 15 - Nomination period
Nov. 1 - application to UNCC deadline
Nov. 15 Levine application deadline
ELKS Most Valuable Student
Eligibility: current high school seniors, or equivalent, who are US citizens
Applicants DO NOT need to be related to a member of the Elks.
Application Link: enf.elks.org/MVS
Deadline: November 12
This is a national scholarship, but state scholarship winners are also pulled from this application!
ELKS Nursing Scholarship
Eligibility: high school senior participating in Health Science curriculum, applied to a post secondary school for nursing located in North Carolina, and actively involved in nursing related activities
Application Link: Nursing Scholarship
DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) Scholarships:
DAR offers 28 different scholarships for students in specific areas of study.
Deadline: January 31, 2026
DAR Good Citizens Program
Good Citizens Program and Scholarship are intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship. Please see Mrs. Davis or Mr. James for the application. Essay portion will be completed on October 22nd during 4th period.
Deadline: October 24, 2025
Robertson Scholars Leadership Program:
The Robertson Scholars Leadership Program is a four year, full-tuition, room and board and summer stipend merit scholarship for students who attend Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hil (www.robertsonscholars.org).
Deadline: October 15 and November 15
SkillsUSA Aerotek Make Your Mark 5 Scholarship
The “Make Your Mark” scholarship program supports the SkillsUSA Career Model and expands the talent pipeline to remove barriers of entry to education and training. Aerotek’s intention is to develop the pipeline of future skilled trades leaders and improve economic outcomes for SkillsUSA members. **Must be a paid member of SkillsUSA for the 2025-2026 school year.
Deadline: November 7, 2025
SMART Scholarship
The SMART (Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation) scholarship is a DoD Scholarship program for STEM students.
Deadline: December 5, 2025
NC Teaching Fellows
NC Teaching Fellows helps future teachers pay for their teaching program. They believe in recruiting, supporting and equipping future teachers to make a difference in North Carolina schools.
Deadline: Early Action - Nov. 1, 2025
Regular Decision - Jan. 31, 2026
Beaufort Woman’s Club Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to 2 graduating females at Croatan with a 2.5 GPA and planning on attending a tech school, community college, or 4-year university.
Deadline: March 1, 2026
P.E.O. Chapter CK Morehead City Local Scholarship
A Philanthropic Educational Organization that seeks to promote education for women.
Deadline: Rolling nominations
ECU College of Education Scholarships
Deadline: January 15, 2026
Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Scholarship
This scholarship is for students planning to enroll in an engineering, architectural, or similar technical field for the 2026-2027 school year.
Deadline: March 17, 2026
Coastal Carolina Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Scholarship
This scholarship is for a student that is an immediate family member of a Retired US Uniformed Services personnel living in Carteret, Craven, Jones, Beaufort, or Pamlico counties or an immediate family member or an Active Duty US Uniformed Services personnel permanently assigned to a command within the 5 counties listed.
Qualifications and Application
Deadline: April 15, 2026
SECU Foundation People Helping People $10,000
SECU Foundation takes an active role in assisting communities across North Carolina because we believe in “People Helping People®.” To support this commitment, the People Helping People scholarship was established to help North Carolina public high school students attend college.
Eligibility requirements (Full list):
· SECU member or eligible for membership
· NC resident and eligible for in-state tuition
· Attending one of the 16 UNC system universities as a full-time undergraduate
Application Turn in your application to Mr. James or Mrs. Davis
Deadline: March 19, 2026
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.
Deadline: March 1, 2026
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 NC 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.
Deadline: March 1, 2025
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.)
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Carteret County Retired School Personnel Scholarship Endowment
Deadline: March 3, 2026
Geraldine Mayo Beveridge Scholarship
This scholarship is for students interested in becoming educators.
Deadline: March 3, 2026
Wayne Schriever Math and Science Scholarship
This scholarship is for students interested in pursuing higher education in the fields of math or science.
Deadline: March 3, 2026
Big Rock Teaching Fellows
The Carteret Education Foundation is offering the 2026 Big Rock Teaching Fellows Scholarship. The purpose of the program is to recruit, prepare, and support graduating high school seniors to attend college or university for preparation as highly effective teachers in the Carteret County Public School System.
Deadline: February 27, 2026 to Mrs. Davis or Mr. James
Homebuilder's Association Workforce Development Scholarship
Applicants must be attending community college or technical school seeking a career in a skilled trade directly related to residential construction.
Deadline: March 30, 2026
Swansboro Rotary Scholarship
Applicants must be graduating seniors from either Croatan or Swansboro High Schools who are enrolled full-time in a community college, four-year college or university. Children and grandchildren of Swansboro Rotary members are ineligible.
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Newport Historical Museum Scholarship
Deadline: March 15, 2026
NC Restaurant and Lodging Association
Multiple scholarships available for students pursuing careers in culinary arts, hospitality, and tourism.
Jimmy Alfano Scholarship
William F. Carl Scholarship
Davidson and Jones Hotel Corporation Scholarship
LM Restaurants' Family Scholarship
Lynn Minges Scholarship Fund
Pepsi "Service that Sells" Scholarship
Mikel Weber Scholarship
Deadline: March 6, 2026
NAACP Scholarship
Deadline: April 13, 2026
Carteret County Democratic Women Scholarship
Deadline: April 13, 2026
Delta Kappa Gamma Society Scholarship
Deadline: March 20, 2026
Professor Ernst I. Schurer Citizens for Diversity in Education
Deadline: March 15, 2026
CCPS Joe McCreary Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is intended for Carteret County Public Schools seniors who are pursuing a career in Music Education. Up to two scholarships in the amount of $2000 each will be awarded each year.
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Michael Cary Temple Memorial Scholarship
MCT Foundation provides scholarships to Carteret County high school seniors who are pursuing a college education (associate’s or bachelor’s) in agriculture. Agriculture degrees may include agriculture mechanics, agriculture business, animal science, soil science, food/nutrition science, forestry, landscaping, turf management, equipment maintenance, etc.
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Rho Alpha Lambda Youth Leadership Institute
Deadline: March 20,2026
Coastal Environmental Partnership John R. Kirkland Environmental Scholarship Program
Scholarship applicants must be in pursuit of a degree in an environmental field.
Deadline: April 17, 2026
RECOMMENDATION LETTERS
When requesting recommendation letters; please remember to offer the faculty member a copy of your student resume to reference your accomplishments!
Recommendation Letter Resume Template
SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH ENGINES
MILITARY FAMILY SCHOLARSHIPS
Page updated
Report abuse