Scholarships and Grants

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 

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 

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

The Calvin Davenport Skills and Trades Scholarship is for current ECC

students and graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue a degree, diploma, or certificate in a skilled trade at Edgecombe Community College.

Programs Covered - 

Welding, Small Engine Repair, Construction, Automotive, Collision Repair, Cosmetology, Plumbing, HVAC-Air Conditioning, and Agribusiness

What the Scholarship Provides - 

*Financial support for selected recipients

*Trade-appropriate tools upon successful completion of the program (for qualifying scholars).

The link to apply - 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEKVD_E-AMXLngPIo1GzGgXjzxaV_wqfl-4kDW8An6Xdo7bg/viewform

Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s (TMCF) 2026–2027 scholarship application cycle officially opened Monday, March 9, 2026! 

TMCF scholarships are an opportunity for your students to apply for life-changing financial support to help them in their college journey. The wave 2 application closes Friday, April 24, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST (Eastern Standard Time). No late submissions will be accepted.

Students Can Get Started Today:

• Explore all open TMCF scholarships at tmcf.org/scholarships/open-scholarships.

• When they’re ready, log in and apply directly at scholarships.tmcf.org.

Students who applied in Wave 1 should be sure to log in to the Scholarship Portal to explore additional scholarship opportunities.

TMCF offers some extra guidance.
We’ll host our final Best-Practice Webinar on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM EST. This webinar is designed to help students navigate the application process and put their best brand forward. This session will be held via Zoom. Register here to save your spot!

TMCF Virtual Office Hours

The Scholarships Team will be available during virtual office hours on Thursdays from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST and 5:30 to 6:15 PM EST to answer students' questions about scholarship opportunities and the application process. Students are encouraged to drop in to have a member of our Scholarships Team answer their questions. No registration required. 

We encourage students to start early, plan ahead, and take full advantage of these resources to submit the strongest application possible.

We would love it if you would share TMCF Scholarships with your students.

If you or your students have any questions, feel free to reach out to our team scholarships@tmcf.org.

Check your school email - there are the 3 applications for the Ebonette Club of Tarboro attached to the email with the same information as listed below.  

There are 2 applications for scholars who plan to attend 4-year schools, of which one is academic-based, and the other is need-based.  The organization will award two $1000 scholarships.

There is also an opportunity for two $400 scholarships for two students who will attend a 2-year school. 

The deadline for the applications is April 30, 2026.  Students should turn completed applications in to me on 4/30, and the completed applications will be picked up by the Ebonette Club on 5/1.

Awards

Four scholarships per traditional county high school and one $2500 scholarship for Edgecombe Early College shall be granted annually, provided qualified candidates apply. Those applying from the traditional county high schools will receive a first-place scholarship at each school in the amount of $2,500. Three second-place scholarships of $1,000 each shall also be granted to each of the traditional high schools. One of the $2,500 scholarship recipients shall be selected as the grand winner of a four-year scholarship of $4,500 to be distributed in the amount of $1,500 in the first year and $1,000 per year for years 2, 3, and 4.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a scholarship, an individual must be a senior in high school, plan to attend a four-year college or university within the next twelve months, and have at least a B+ cumulative grade point average.

Deadlines at a Glance:

April 27th:  Completed applications are due to the high school Guidance Office

April 28th-29th:  High School Scholarship Committee must meet to choose 4 finalists from each school

April 30th:  The 4 finalist applications from each school are due to me at CO

TBD - Candidate Interviews

Check your email for ATTACHMENTS - APPLICATION,  OVERVIEW OF SCHOLARSHIP

Applications are due to Mrs. Gay on 4/27/26!

The Eastern North Carolina Civic Group (ENCCG)—the oldest civic and

service network in the state, historically serving the 23 eastern counties of North

Carolina’s 1st Congressional District and surrounding areas—is pleased to

announce the ENCCG Educational Scholarship.

This scholarship recognizes exceptional graduating seniors who demonstrate

academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to community service.

The scholarship award is $500. 

All minority graduating seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.5 who have been accepted to a two-year or four-year college or university are eligible to apply.

Application Deadline: May 1, 2026

Award Presentation: June 27, 2026, at Edgecombe Community College

Funding Release: Upon verification of college enrollment (submission of class

schedule)

Application Requirements

1. Completed application form (see attachment in your email from Mrs. Gay)

2. Official academic transcript

3. Personal statement (minimum one page) describing academic goals and

community service involvement

4. Three letters of recommendation — two from teachers and one from a

community leader