The Hagan Scholarship provides up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters, workshops to learn important life skills not typically covered in the college curriculum, funds to purchase college essentials, an HSF Schwab Brokerage Account to manage in order to learn how to invest, funds to study and travel abroad, and the opportunity to apply for a Hagan Graduate Scholarship good for up to four additional semesters in college.

Up to 1,200 new Hagan Scholarships can be awarded for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Recipients of a Hagan Scholarship must attend a four-year or higher college or university located in the United States accredited by one of the six major accrediting organizations. The Hagan Scholarship cannot be used to attend a community college, junior college, or online institution.

Details

• Undergraduate scholarship: Up to $60,000 over 8 consecutive semesters.

• Free workshops to learn important life skills.

• First year: $2,000 to purchase essential items for college.

• Second year: $100 to establish a Personal Schwab Brokerage Account. $10,000 HSF Schwab Account to manage.

• Third year: $15,000 HSF Schwab Account to manage. Up to $8,000 to Study/Travel abroad.

• Fourth year:  $20,000 HSF Schwab Account to manage.

• After graduation: Each recipient receives all gains in their managed HSF Schwab Account, up to $10,000.

• Selection Criteria:

  • Must attend a public, private, charter, magnet, or STEM high school located in the United States.

  • Must be fluent in the English language.

  • Must be in the high school graduating class.

  • Must have achieved a 3.50 cumulative Grade Point Average.

  • Must enroll in an eligible four-year or higher college or university the first fall semester following high school graduation.  The Hagan Scholarship cannot be used to attend a community college, junior college, or online institution.

  • Must maintain a four-year or less graduation schedule in college, or complete the equivalent of a four-year degree if in a professional program.

  • 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, or a combination of the two.

  • 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 members of a household living under the same roof.

  • FAFSA information is not required to apply. Finalists must provide FAFSA information. 

  • Must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible.

  • Must not have a felony conviction.

Learn more about the scholarship here.

Apply here.

• Selection Criteria:

  • Awarded to high school seniors who demonstrate excellence or the potential for excellence as leaders, scholars, and engaged citizens. Walentas Scholarship nominees must also be first-generation, college-bound students.

  • Includes tuition, room, board, books, and miscellaneous expenses based on full-time enrollment for eight semesters at the University of Virginia.

  • In order to be eligible to receive a scholarship, nominees must have applied to UVA and ultimately gain admission.

  • Must apply to UVA by November 1; must apply for Jefferson Scholars by December 1

  • The Jefferson Scholars Foundation is separate from the Office of Undergraduate Admission and does not have access to Common Application.

  • Learn more about the scholarship here

  • You must be nominated by LNHS to apply for this scholarship.  If you are interested, please fill out this form.

• Selection Criteria:

  • Candidates must apply (and be accepted) to Clemson University as incoming freshmen. 

  • Successful candidates will be of a high intellectual caliber, as demonstrated through academic achievement and test scores in their high school careers, and must be passionate about ideas, intellectual engagement and the subject matter of the Lyceum Scholars Program.

  • Though the Lyceum Program is open to any major, the sequence of Lyceum courses fulfills the requirements of a minor in Political Science ("Political and Legal Theory") at Clemson University.

  • Read more about the program in their flyer.

  • Apply here.

Selection Criteria:

• Must be in a high school senior year 

• Must be participating in a school curriculum that involves health care activities. 

• Recommended that the applicant be in the top 25% of his/her class and be actively involved in nursing related activities.

• Must attend a North Carolina post high school program.

• Exhibits notable achievements in:

  • • • scholarship

      • leadership

      • athletics

      • dramatics

      • community service

      • or other 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. 

Read more about the scholarships here.

Apply here.

The purpose of the E.R. & Lillian B. Dimmette Scholarship Fund is to provide undergraduate scholarships to deserving students with financial need from five different NC counties - Gaston, Iredell, Mecklenburg, Rowan, and Wilkes.  

Scholarships are awarded for one year only but may be renewed annually for up to three additional years provided funds are available, the student is enrolled full-time, a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) is maintained and othe rrequiremetns for satisfactory academic progress are made.

• Selection Criteria:

  • Students must have an unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher. (Preference is given to students who have scored equal to or greater than the state average on the SAT and/or ACT).

  • Students must complete the 2026-2027 FAFSA once available.

  • Students must demonstrate substantial need for financial assistance.

  • School and community involvement and personal achievements.

  • Preference is given to students whose parents do not have a college degree.

  • Finalists are required to attend a personal interview with the Dimmette Scholarship Committee.

• The application and additional requirements can be found here.  Submit everything to Mrs. Morgan in the counseling department once all sections are completed.

This scholarship, renewable for three more years, may be awarded to graduating seniors to attend a four-year college or university in North Carolina.  

Read more about the scholarships here.

Eligibility Criteria:

• • Have demonstrated financial need for the scholarship

  • High academic ability/achievement

  • Possess good moral character

  • Have a history of community service (at school and in the community

  • Participate in extracurricular activities

  • Have work experience

Apply here

Requirements:

1. This scholarship is awarded based on the candidate's character, scholastic records, evidence of intellectual promise, leadership ability and need for financial assistance.

2. Applicant must be a high school senior residing in NC

3. Applicants must be in the top quarter of their class.

4. The scholarship must be used at a four-year college or university in the state of North Carolina. It can also be awarded to a community college student who plans to transfer to a four-year school to earn a degree.

Application packets MUST include:

• Application form... student section filled out completely, including signature of parent/guardian.

• Recent photograph. Photo will be used in newspaper if selected.

• Your personal letter explaining educational plans, future goals and why financial aid is necessary. Please include a separate page listing sports, extracurricular activities, community involvement, and high school awards.

• Letter of recommendation from either your high school principal, guidance counselor or a teacher.

• Letter of recommendation from a business or professional person who is not school related.

• SAT or ACT score.

• Most current high school transcript...class rank with number of students in classes listed...and grade point averages, weighted and unweighted.

• Financial Need Documentation: submit the FAFSA. If FAFSA is not available, you can submit a most recent copy of Federal Tax Return for applicant's parents and applicant. Please mark through Social Security numbers so they are not visible to the interviewers.

To access the application and information about the scholarship, please click HERE. 

This scholarship, renewable for one additional year, may be awarded to graduating seniors to attend a two-year community college in North Carolina.  

Read more about the scholarships here.

Eligibility Criteria:

• • Have demonstrated financial need for the scholarship

  • High academic ability/achievement

  • Possess good moral character

  • Have a history of community service (at school and in the community

  • Participate in extracurricular activities

  • Have work experience

Apply here

Eligibility Criteria:

All applicants must meet the following criteria: 

• Must be an African American High School female in the counties of Alexander, Catawba, Iredell, Watauga and Wilkes.

• Applicant must have a minimum overall weighted GPA (grade point average) of 3.0

• Must have been accepted for Fall enrollment into a 2 year community college or 4 year college or university in the state of North Carolina and plan to attend.

• Must submit a copy of a letter of acceptance by June 5, 2026 in order to receive the scholarship. 

• Must agree to attend the Catherine S. Tucker Banquet on Sunday, April 26, 2026.

• Must agree to participate in limited media activities (if applicant is under the age of 18 upon the Awards Ceremony date, she must have parental or guardian consent)

Requirements:

• • Completed application (Google form)

  • Additional required information:  recent photo, two sealed letters of recommendation, essay, and official transcript

  • If selected as a finalist, applicant must complete a structured interview with the scholarship committee

Apply here

Any additional questions regarding the application process may be directed to the Nu Alpha Zeta Scholarship Committee Scholarship Chair (Michaell P. Ratchford) at mepratchford@gmail.com.

Legacy Awards are $4,000 scholarships ($1,000 per year for four years).  The Foundation will offer a total of 350 awards in the 2025 contest.

Children and grandchildren will compete separately against other children and grandchildren in their state.

Read more about the scholarships here.

Eligibility Criteria:

• • Any child or grandchild (or step-child, step-grandchild, or legal ward) of a living Elk who joined the Order on or before April 1, 2022, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2022.

  • The Elk member must be a paid-up member through March 31, 2025.

  • The applicant must be a high school senior.

  • The applicant must apply online only.

  • If the applicant's parent and grandparent are both Elk members, the applicant must apply through the parent's Elks Lodge.

  • Legacy Awards may only be applied to accredited US American schools, colleges or universities.

  • If you are selected as a 2025 Legacy Awards recipient, you will be required to perform three instances of service with an Elks Lodge during the four years you are receiving the scholarship.

Apply here

Eligibility

1. Overall High School Grade Point Average of 2.0 or better;

2. Must be a high school senior;

3. Acceptance into a two-year or four-year college or university;

4. Nominated by high school coach;

5. Participated at the varsity level in athletics for at least one year;

6. Has not accepted a full scholarship award or grant (athletic or academic);

7. Is not the son or daughter of current or former NFL Player.

• The application and additional requirements can be found here.  Applications can be completed here. 

To be considered, a candidate must:

• Be a North Carolina high school senior who is planning on matriculating into a postsecondary program in North Carolina beginning in the fall after their senior year of high school.

• See the Application Procedure below.

• To access the application and all required materials, follow this link

The Foundation 649 is a nonprofit that provides scholarships to Asian American and Pacific Islander students.  The scholarship is a grant of $4,000 over the course of 4 years ($1000 each year) 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.

The application consists of a questionnaire and a short essay (1000 word maximum).  F649 want to hear your stories - the Foundation encourages creativity and originality (this should not be a rehash of your resume)!  Alternate media will also be accepted in place of the essay if you choose (e.g. film, photography, etc.).  If you are selected as a recipient, with your permission, F649 plans to share your submission with their audiences.

In addition, applicants should provide the FAFSA SAR (student aid report) that show their EFC (expected family contribution). If you are unable to provide this document, please provide substitute documentation and elaborate in the financial aid section.

Details:

• 1. Five recipients will be selected

  2. Each recipient will receive an award of $4,000 spread over 4 years

  3. The award must be renewed each year to receive successive funds (details to come)

  4. Application deadline is March 1, 2026

  5. 10 entrants will be selected as finalists for video call interviews by March 31, 2026

  6. Recipients are announced by mid-April 2026

Eligibility Criteria:

• • Be a degree-seeking, full-time student enrolling in a U.S. accredited university in Fall 2025 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.

Apply here

Eligibility:  The scholarship is available to current high school seniors who have relocated into the Charlotte area sometime between grades 9 (after 8th grade graduation) and 12.

Requirements:

• Currently a senior in good standing in a Charlotte area high school

• Relocated between grades 9 and 12

• Relocated more than 50 miles and changed schools due to their family’s relocation

• Currently have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0

• Transcript

• Copy of SAT test scores

Download the application here. 

Freedom Presbyterian Church, together with the descendants of Samuel Hall and the descendants of Hugh Roddy Hall, his enslaver, have established a scholarship in honor of Samuel Hall.  Free online access to Samuel Hall's autobiography, 47 Years a Slave, is available here and here in different formats.

Eligibility Criteria:

• • Applicants must be high school seniors with a 2.5 or higher unweighted GPA.

  • Applicants must reside in Iredell County, North Carolina.

  • These scholarships will only be awarded for attendance at accredited schools.

Apply here

Eligibility Criteria:

• • Be a current high school senior

  • Be accepted for full-time enrollment or planning to pursue a degree at an accredited four year college or university

  • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

Must Submit:

• • • Completed application

    • Recent photo

    • A presentation that discourages underage drinking and driving and distracted driving plus highlights the dangers of drinking and driving and distracted driving

    • Transcript that includes class rank, size, and test scores

    • Two letters of recommendations that assess the applicant's academic potential, progress and academic achievements, community/school involvement, or volunteer activities.

    • *SAT or ACT scores

* Scores are not required to be submitted.  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

* If not included on transcript, a printout from CollegeBoard.com is acceptable.

All applications, transcripts, letters of recommendations, test scores, and presentations must be mailed in a single package.  Items sent separately or in any other form will not be accepted.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Read more about the scholarship here.

Download the application here or pick up a paper application from Mrs. Morgan in the counseling office.

• About the A.C.E. Scholarship Program The A.C.E. (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence) Scholarship Program is a three-tiered competition-Local, District, and National-sponsored by the National Exchange Club, the District, and your local clubs. Students who win at the local level advance to the district competition, with the opportunity to compete nationally for a $15,000 scholarship and a national plaque. 

• This scholarship honors high school students who have made a dramatic turnaround in their attitude, performance, and future outlook during their high school years. These students often overcome significant challenges-such as physical disabilities, language barriers, abuse, delinquency, or substance abuse-and yet receive little recognition for their achievements. 

• The A.C.E.Award shines a light on their perseverance and determination, celebrating their success as they prepare to graduate. 

• The A.C.E. Award is a powerful and uplifting program with two key goals: 

  • 1. To inspire students to overcome adversity and stay on the path to graduation. 

  • 2. To recognize and celebrate those who are often overlooked, showing that resilience and hard work truly matter. This recognition not only honors deserving students but also sets a meaningful example for others in the community.

Please see Mrs. Morgan for application

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be a senior

• One letter of recommendation from an LNHS faculty member must be submitted with the application

• The completed application can be emailed to makscholarship@yahoo.com

Download the application here or pick up a paper application in the counseling offices.

Eligibility Criteria:  

• Must be a graduating senior at LNHS

• Must have a weighted GPA of 3.0 or higher

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 pieces of your art or creative writing showcasing your creative work in your chosen field:  arts (fine or visual), culinary design, architecture, interior design, fashion or creative writing

• Two letter of recommendation from teachers, mentors, or community leaders

• A personal statement, explaining your academic and extracurricular progress and passion for your chose field.  (minimum of 500 words) 

If you are interested in applying, please fill out this FORM. 

• The Criminal Justice Fellows Program is open to high school seniors and high school graduates. To be eligible to apply for and participate in the Criminal Justice Fellows Program, an individual must be a North Carolina resident, be a high school senior or a high school graduate, intend to pursue an Associate in Applied Science in Criminal Justice or other Committee approved related field of study (2-year degree) at a North Carolina community college, and intend to work full-time in an eligible criminal justice profession anywhere in North Carolina for four (4) years following graduation.

• To access the application and for more information, follow this link

Freedom Presbyterian Church, together with the descendants of Samuel Hall and the descendants of Hugh Roddy Hall, his enslaver, have established a scholarship in honor of Samuel Hall.  Free online access to Samuel Hall's autobiography, 47 Years a Slave, is available here and here in different formats.

Eligibility Criteria:

• • Applicants must be high school seniors with a 2.5 or higher unweighted GPA.

  • Applicants must reside in Iredell County, North Carolina.

  • These scholarships will only be awarded for attendance at accredited schools.

Apply here

Freedom Presbyterian Church, together with the descendants of Samuel Hall and the descendants of Hugh Roddy Hall, his enslaver, have established a scholarship in honor of Samuel Hall.  Free online access to Samuel Hall's autobiography, 47 Years a Slave, is available here and here in different formats.

Eligibility Criteria:

• • Applicants must be high school seniors with a 2.5 or higher unweighted GPA.

  • Applicants must reside in Iredell County, North Carolina.

  • These scholarships will only be awarded for attendance at accredited schools.

Apply here