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March Scholarship Newsletter
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Popular National Scholarships
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Specific Scholarships
Due October 21, 2026
Due October 28, 2026
The Charlotte Post Foundation celebrates the academic achievements of the top African American high school seniors in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
The Charlotte Post Foundation celebrates the academic achievements of the top African American high school seniors in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
2 Scholarships Awarded: Senior of The Year and Runner-Up.
Top Scholarships to Apply For:
Coca-Cola Scholars Program
www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org
Gates Millennium Scholars Program
Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship
https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program
https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/college-scholarship-program/
Horatio Alger Association Scholarships
https://scholars.horatioalger.org/
Dell Scholars Program
Burger King Scholars Program
AXA Achievement Scholarship
https://us.axa.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html
UNC System Scholarship Sites
Please see scholarship links for specific colleges. Find your college choice and see what scholarship opportunities are available.
Appalachian State University: https://scholarships.appstate.edu/
University of North Carolina at Asheville: https://www.unca.edu/.../finan.../types-of-aid/scholarships/
East Carolina University: https://scholarships.ecu.edu/
University of NC at Chapel Hill: https://studentaid.unc.edu/incoming/what-aid-is-available/academic-scholarships/
Elizabeth City State University: https://www.ecsu.edu/financial-aid/types-of-aid.php
University of North Carolina at Charlotte: https://ninercentral.charlotte.edu/.../types.../scholarships
Fayetteville State University: https://www.uncfsu.edu/.../scholarships-(paying-for-college)
University of North Carolina at Greensboro: https://www.uncg.edu/costs.../financial-aid/scholarships/...
North Carolina A&T State University: https://www.ncat.edu/.../types-of-aid/scholarships/index.php
University of North Carolina at Pembroke: https://www.uncp.edu/.../costs-and.../scholarships-savings
North Carolina Central University: https://www.nccu.edu/ssa/scholarships
University of North Carolina at Wilmington: https://uncw.edu/.../financial-aid/types/scholarships/
North Carolina School of the Arts: https://www.uncsa.edu/financialaid/types-of-aid.aspx
Western Carolina University: https://www.wcu.edu/apply/scholarships/
North Carolina State University: https://studentservices.ncsu.edu/.../types.../scholarships/
Winston-Salem State University: https://www.wssu.edu/.../scholars.../scholarships/index.html
Monthly Scholarships - By Due Date
Due in October:
Due in October:
NCWIT Aspirations in Computing High School Award. All grades 9-12 and must be women, genderqueer, and non-binary with aptitude/aspirations in technology and computing. Due October 27, 2026.
BigFuture Scholarship. Seniors. Please note there are multiple steps/deadlines, with the first on October 30.
U.S. Bank Student Scholarship (up to $20,000). Open to seniors who will enroll in at least 6 college credit hours by September 1, 2026. Due October 30, 2026.
Ivy Panda's Annual Video Contest Scholarship. Open to all grades, for students creative and talented in filmmaking. Due October 31, 2026.
Voice of Democracy Scholarship. All grades 9-12. Due October 31, 2026.
Free Essay Writing Help
Free Essay Writing Help
NC Merit Scholarships
NC Merit Scholarships
Five of North Carolina's premier merit scholarships are coming together to provide two virtual information sessions for students, parents, counselors, and college advisors. During these sessions, program representatives will give an overview of each scholarship, discuss general scholarship search advice, and hold a live Q&A to answer your questions.
The following programs will be represented:
- Brinkley Lane Scholars, East Carolina University
- Distinguished Scholars, NC A&T State University
- Levine Scholars, UNC Charlotte
- Park Scholarships, NC State University
Dates/Times:
* Thursday, October 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
* Monday, October 19, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Where:
Zoom (Register, and the link will be sent 1 day before the session)
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