Scholarships and Grants

NCAST & NCHSAA Teen Safe Driving - Ambassadors Needed! Please share with your student-athletes!

The North Carolina Alliance For Safe Transportation (NCAST) & NCHSAA have partnered to launch the second year of our Teen Safe Driving Ambassador Program!

The program was successful in its first year, with roughly 150 students signing up from across the state, and $2,500 in educational scholarships being awarded to five Teen Ambassadors. This program aims to raise awareness about safe driving behaviors and promote awareness of driving safety issues specific to younger drivers, through peer-to-peer messaging, focusing on avoiding distractions while driving, learning and obeying traffic laws, and always wearing seatbelts.

Students participating in the NCAST Teen Safe Driving Ambassador Program will be eligible to win a $1,000 educational scholarship at the end of the school year. Five scholarships will be awarded based on a competitive application process tied to what they did as a Teen Ambassador. Students will be made aware of the program via NCHSAA social media, and provided with a link to register. Please encourage all your students to become NCAST Teen Safe Driving Ambassadors.

Learn more here: https://www.besafenc.org/teen-ambassador/

Are you planning to attend Edgecombe Community College in the fall of 2026?  Here are links to four ECC Scholarships, three of which are new!

1. EDGE Scholarship (covers tuition, books, and fees) - 2.8 unweighted GPA, must have completed six hours of college credit while in high school, U.S. Citizen, must complete the ECC Admission Application and FAFSA). 

https://edgecombe.edu/current-students/financial-aid/scholarships-2/the-edge-scholarship/

DEADLINE March 15, 2026

2. First Flight Scholarship ($500 over the first year) - U.S. Citizen and have a high school unweighted GPA of 2.6, must enroll in a degree program approved for financial aid, must maintain enrollment and good academic standing; 

https://edgecombe.edu/current-students/financial-aid/scholarships-2/first-flight-scholarship/

DEADLINE March 15, 2026

3. ESports Scholar ($2,000 over two years) - U.S. Citizen and 2026 graduate of ECPS with an unweighted GPA of at least 2.6 and proven gaming experience and a passion for being on an Esports competitive team; scholarship recipient is required to meet additional gaming requirements outlined by the gaming coach to continue to receive the grant funding.

https://edgecombe.edu/current-students/financial-aid/scholarships-2/esports-scholars/

DEADLINE March 15, 2026

4.  Eagle Mascot Scholarship ($1,000 per year) - perform as the Eagle Mascot at campus and community events; must be fun, warm, friendly, and available for evening/weekend events; must maintain 2.6+ GPA and be a part-time student; 

https://edgecombe.edu/current-students/financial-aid/scholarships-2/eagle-mascot-scholarship/ 

DEADLINE April 1, 2026

2026 HBCU Scholarship offered by the Wilson–Rocky Mount–Tarboro (NC) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered, applicants must:

• Graduated during the 2025–2026 academic year from a high school within our chapter’s service area

• Plan to attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in Fall 2026

• Have a minimum 2.5 unweighted cumulative GPA

Required Application Materials

Students must submit a complete application packet that includes:

• A completed scholarship application

• An official high school transcript

• SAT or ACT scores

• Two (2) letters of reference

• A student essay (per application guidelines)

• A copy of the student’s letter of acceptance from an HBCU

Submission Details

All application materials must be received by April 1, 2026.
Completed application packets should be emailed to:

 lavettefordaka@gmail.com

Check your school email for links to the application and cover letter. 

Seniors, these are the major scholarships available to ECPS students.  This can be BIG money for our students. Deadline for these scholarships - March 3!  

Apply at https://www.nccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

The major ones specific to Edgecombe County are listed below:

Elizabeth Braswell Sheffield Scholarship

Lossie Grist Clark Memorial Scholarship

Mary Ferebee Howard Scholarship

McBryde Scholarship

Superintendent Lee R & Lavelle Parker Hall Scholarship

Please check your school email to find documents related to the State Employees' Credit Union Scholarship. Once again, ECPS will be receiving 2 $10,000 scholarships (payable at $1250 per semester). As in the past, each school will select 2 students to move forward.  A panel of community members will select the 2 ECPS representatives from the 8 candidates (2 from each of our 4 high schools). Selected recipients will be notified in early April.

APPLICATIONS are due to Mrs. Gay by March 4, 2016. A panel of teachers will select two students to move to the district level. 

The committee will use the following criteria to award to scholarship recipients:

• Is either an SECU member or is eligible for membership through a parent/guardian. Student or their parent/guardian must be a member at the time of application. 

• Is a senior at a North Carolina public high school who has been accepted to one of the 16 constituent campuses of the University of North Carolina System, copy of acceptance letter must be provided. 

• Is a US citizen and a resident of North Carolina under NCGS 116-143.1 and is eligible for in-state tuition.  

• Best exemplifies the “People Helping People” philosophy of SECU, and has demonstrated leadership, excellence of character, integrity, and community involvement.

• Demonstrates scholastic achievement with a maintained 2.5 or higher unweighted grade point average on a 4.0 scale and may be deserving of financial aid.

• Will use the scholarship to pay for full-time undergraduate student tuition and fees.  

• Agrees to continue as a full-time student in good standing (maintained 2.5 or higher GPA) with the same university for up to eight (8) consecutive fall/spring semesters payable at $1,250 per semester. Scholarships are not transferable without prior approval of SECU Foundation. a. A written appeal for transfer must be made to the SECU Foundation prior to transfer. b. No transfers will be allowed to a university outside of the UNC System. c. Any gap in active enrollment will result in non-eligibility for funding for each semester missed.  

• Is not a director, employee, or family member of a director or employee of SECU or the SECU Foundation, or a family member of a member of the scholarship selection committee. For the purpose of this scholarship program and a student’s relation to a director, employee, or selection committee member, family member includes spouse, parents, siblings, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and spouses of children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, of a selection committee member, employee or director of SECU, or employee or director of SECU Foundation. Also, for the purpose of this scholarship program and a student’s relation to a director, employee, or selection committee member, family member also includes persons living in the same residence and maintaining a single economic unit as a selection committee member, employee or director of SECU, or employee or director of SECU Foundation. However, please note that the student must be a member of SECU or be eligible for membership through a parent or guardian at the time of application to be eligible for the scholarship. 

Please see the attached documents in your school email on how to apply for this scholarship. 

*2026 PHP Application Process – This document provides step-by-step instructions for how students will complete the two parts of the application (Membership Verification; Application). It contains the Membership Verification link that begins the whole process. 

*I have recorded a video where I walk through the two DocuSign processes.  Feel free to share this with counselors and students if they are struggling to complete the DocuSign steps.

DocuSign Process Recording   Passcode: gg$1.6%j

The G.W. Carver Elementary PTO Alumni Scholarship provides financial assistance by awarding a one-time scholarship to graduating seniors who attend Southwest Edgecombe High School or Edgecombe Early College High School. This scholarship is intended to recognize and reward deserving students who have been proud “Soaring Eagles” and who have been a part of Edgecombe County Public Schools throughout their entire school career.

For the current school year, the G.W. Carver Elementary PTO will award four individual scholarships valued at $250 each.

You will find detailed information about the G.W. Carver Scholarship and the application form in your student email.

Applications and all required documents are due to me by March 31, 2026. 

Please see the link below for the Clemons Foundation Scholarship Application.  

All applications must be submitted by May 1st. Finalists will be announced in June, and recipients will be awarded in July.   

The Clemons Foundation's 2025-2026 School Year Scholarship Application 

G. W. Bulluck Elementary School PTO Alumni Scholarship

What is the G.W. Bulluck Elementary School PTO Alumni Scholarship?

G. W. Bulluck Elementary PTO Alumni Scholarship provides financial assistance by awarding two scholarships (one male and one female) to graduating seniors that attend SouthWest Edgecombe High School or Edgecombe Early College High School.  The Scholarship Committee would like to reward deserving students that have been a “Bulluck Bear” and a part of ECPS their entire school career. The G. W. Bulluck Elementary PTO Alumni Scholarship will give two scholarships worth $250 each.  

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: 

• Attended G. W. Bulluck Elementary School in Kindergarten through 5th grade

• Attended West Edgecombe Middle School in 6th grade through 8th grade

• Attended SWEHS or EECHS in 9th grade through 12th grade (or Super Senior Year for EECHS)

• If a student has left ECPS or attended another school in the district, other than those listed above, he/she is not eligible for this scholarship.

• Planning to continue his/her education beyond high school in an accredited institution of higher education or technical or vocational school. 

• Achieved a minimum weighted GPA of 3.0

GENERAL INFORMATION: 

The Scholarship Committee will consider the following for awarding scholarships: academic achievement, community service, demonstration of leadership, obstacles overcome, unique endeavors, and positive work ethic.  Scholarships can be used at any institution of the recipient’s choice and may be used at the student’s discretion.  Scholarship winners will be announced at Senior Awards Night in May, and recipients will receive a letter and a check from the G. W. Bulluck PTO.  

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION:

• Submit a complete typed resume that includes the following:  Demographic Information (name, address, telephone number, email, sex, ethnicity), Future Plans (name of college/university you will attend, planned major, career goal), Honors and Awards, High School Activities, Community and Volunteer Activities, Work Experience

• Official high school transcript

• Letter of acceptance from the accredited institute for higher learning, technical or vocational school

• Two letters of recommendation (high school teacher/counselor/community member/employer)

• Essay:  In 500 typed words or less, please respond to the following question: What experiences at 

G. W. Bulluck Elementary most shaped who you are today?  (This is a very broad topic and can encompass general life lessons or specific things learned in a teacher’s classroom or elective.  We want to know how your early education has impacted who you are today.) 

• Submit (scan and email) the completed application package to Anna Gay, Counselor at SouthWest Edgecombe High School at agay@ecps.us. Applications must be received by March 31, 2026.  Applications will be forwarded to the G. W. Bulluck Principal and PTO Members. Recipients will be announced at Senior Awards in May.

The Edwards Family Reunion Scholarship Foundation is now accepting

applications from High School Seniors that will be attending a 2-year or 4

year school beginning in the fall of 2026. The Edwards Family Reunion

Scholarship Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. 

At The Edwards Family Reunion Scholarship Foundation, we believe in the power

of education to create a healthier, more vibrant society. Our mission is to

unlock the doors of opportunity for members of our family and community,

offering the key to educational and personal growth. With a commitment to

nurturing potential and fostering achievement, we envision a world where

every aspiring student has the chance to soar.

Recipients will receive the award with funds sent directly to the students.

Online applications must be completed and submitted by March 14, 2026

on the foundation website at https://efrscholarshipfoundation.org

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Dr. Hartwell H. Fuller, Jr., Endowed Merit Scholarship is established to provide educational funds for worthy students attending Edgecombe Community College, Tarboro and Rocky Mount, North Carolina.  Qualified students receive assistance in the form of a scholarship grant.

The Fuller Scholarship Program, the most prestigious scholarship package at Edgecombe Community College, provides an educational opportunity for talented men and women.  This merit-based scholarship includes the full in-state cost of an Associate’s degree, including tuition, books, and a laptop computer.  

Two Fuller Scholars, entering as first-year students, are named each year:

         One in Health Sciences

         One in College Transfer

Selection Criteria

Recipients of the scholarship must have a 3.5 grade point average (weighted) for their four years of high school.

Recipients should have been involved in extracurricular activities during their high school career.

Interviews for this scholarship will take place in April (tentatively April 16th)

Due March 27, 2026

See attachments in your school email - application and flyer.

2026 Derrick Macklin Jr. Scholarship

This scholarship aims to support African American students in Nash and Edgecombe County Public Schools by providing (2) $2000.00 scholarships to senior students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, and financial need. Our goal is to recognize and invest in students who embody these values as they pursue higher education and work toward making a positive impact in their communities.

* Application Link: http://tiny.cc/DJMMemorialScholarship

* Application Deadline: April 17, 2026 at 11:59pm

* Flyer attached to the school email sent to students

The Booker T. Washington High School Class of 1965 would like to provide two $1,000 scholarships to deserving seniors. We understand the importance of obtaining a higher education, and we know the cost. We desire to assist in the area of cost. The criteria for receiving the scholarship funds and the application are enclosed in this mailing. Please have your applicant(s) who are interested return the completed application and information requested by April 30, 2026 to: 

BTW Class of 1965 

PO Box 933 

Rocky Mount, NC 27802  

The scholarship applicant must:

1.Be a resident of North Carolina and attend a high school in Edgecombe County 

2. Have a grade point average of 3.0 or better 

3. Be active in the community, church, and/or school 

4. Provide an essay introducing themselves and their future plans (one to two pages) 

5. Provide a written reference from your school and two others of your choice (3 letters of recommendation)

6. Verification of acceptance from the institution you will be attending. 

7. Must have no felony convictions, serious misdemeanor convictions, or any pending criminal matters 

PLEASE NOTE: THE COMPLETED SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION AND ALL REQUESTED INFORMATION MUST BE RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE APRIL 30, 2026   

SEE your SWE email for the application or Mrs. Gay for a copy! 

The Chi Omega Chapter is proud to support young women who demonstrate academic achievement, strong character, leadership, and service within their schools and communities.

Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must:

• Be a female candidate for graduation from an accredited high school in Nash or Edgecombe County

• Have a minimum 2.5 GPA

• Exhibit high ethical and moral character

• Demonstrate involvement in extracurricular activities

• Provide documentation of volunteer service (school, community, and/or church)

• Have applied to a college or university at the time of application submission

Application Deadline:
All materials must be submitted online and postmarked by April 3, 2026. Late submissions will not be considered.

Students may access and complete the online application at:
https://chiomegaaka.wildapricot.org/
(Menu → High School Scholarships → Click to Apply)

Full application instructions, including transcript and recommendation requirements, are included in the attached materials emailed to your school email account.

For any questions, please feel free to contact scholarships.cochapter@gmail.com.