Scholarships
A shared resource for Ashley, Hoggard, Laney and New Hanover High School.
Seniors: Class of 2024: Have you been offered a Scholarship?
New Hanover County Schools wants to celebrate and recognize our Seniors for their scholarship earnings during the 2023-2024 school year. Seniors and their families can submit their scholarship information @ NHCS Scholarship Report Link.
Class of 2024 Graduation Grandstand
Are you a graduating senior — or a proud supporter of one — with an exciting accomplishment to share?
Admission to Ivy League colleges or Military Academies
Designation as a Merit Scholar semi-finalist or finalist
Being named a Park or Morehead-Cain Scholarship recipient
Receiving any other competitive scholarships or awards
Complete the Graduate Grandstand to share your accomplishments!
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Scholarship List by Due Dates. We recommend looking up to two months ahead to give yourself time. (Updates for this year are currently in progress, please pay attention to the date listed and follow up with review at the website)
Local, school based scholarships may be viewed by clicking on the school's link at the top of this page.
Disclaimer: All contributors have done their best to make sure that the scholarships listed are legit (and not spam) and that the information is correct. Please do your homework and be very careful not to give out any information that should be kept confidential such as social security numbers, etc.
Please note that deadlines and requirements change without notice and any contributors are not responsible for any variances.
If you ever discover a change or have a problem with a scholarship, please email me and let me know.
*** If the link does not work, please google the scholarship name
May 2024
5/1/24: The Howe Scholarship-Local-$2,500 African-American student who is a high school senior graduating from a public high school in a Wilmington, NC metropolitan service area, including the counties of New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender, and Columbus. Created to benefit students from Brunswick, Pender, Columbus, and New Hanover Counties, the award is meant to support students pursuing *any* of the building arts & sciences, including architecture, engineering, construction management, electrical engineering, carpentry for buildings and interiors, and the like. Application
5/1/24* Delta Nu Sigma Chapter -Education Scholarship: - Local- Male high school senior of African or African-American descent, Resident of New Hanover, Brunswick, or Pender county, Minimum of 3.0 GPA and must be accepted to attend a four-year college or university. Application Link
5/1/24 Benjamin Lancaster Ripple Effect - LOCAL
5/1/24 CodeWizardsHQ Educational Scholarship: $2500
5/8/24 North Carolina Blueberry Festival Scholarship - LOCAL (4 @ $5000)
5/1/24 Rover Scholarship
5/5/23 William H. Craig Scholarship - LOCAL
5/10/24 Kindness for Joey Scholarship -LOCAL
5/15/24 New Hanover County ABC: Underage Drinking Prevention Scholarship - Local, 25 awards of $1500 (The deadline for this scholarship was extended to 5/15/24)
5/15/24 - 9/1/24 Minuteman Scholarship - National Guard
5/15/23 Miller-Motte College-Wilmington High School Scholarship.
5/21/24 B. Davis Scholarship
5/27/24 - Wilmington Ten Foundation for Social Justice: Dolores F. Moore Scholarship - LOCAL
5/31/24 Fifth Month Scholarship
5/31/24 Sir Walter Raleigh Lodge #411
5/31/23 PB & J Scholarship
5/31/24 Graham Powell Foundation - LOCAL, $1,000 to 2-4 students in NHC or Pender.
5/31/23 NAEHCY: National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth
June 2024
6/1/23 American College Foundation Visionary Scholarship - GRADES 9-12
July 2024
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Scholarship Resource Guides
Guide to FAFSA and Financial Aid
Scholarship Guide for Hispanic and Latino Students
Scholarship Guide for LGBTQ Students
Scholarship Guide for Students of Color
USAhello (scholarships for refugees and immigrants)
Higher education funding opportunities for students who are ineligible for federal and state financial aid. Here are some recommendations to help those students afford college:
The Dream Opportunity Scholarship – Deadline: Jan. 31, 2024
The North Carolina Hispanic College Fund – Deadline: Jan. 31, 2024
The Dream National Scholarship – Deadline: Feb. 29, 2024
College Board BigFuture Scholarships – Deadline: Rolling
HACEMOS Scholarship Program – Deadline: TBA
UnDocuCarolina Scholarships — Deadline: Varies by scholarship
Looking for more scholarships?
Most colleges have scholarship information on their websites as well, so make sure you check the website of the school of your choice!
Make sure you fill out the FAFSA your senior year of high school and every year you are in college even if you don't think you qualify many colleges won't give you any scholarships, etc. if you haven't filled this out.
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The Scholarship Deadlines for the scholarships listed below have passed.
August, 2023
8/31/23 Niche School Survey Sweepstakes Scholarship
8/31/23 Nitro Scholarship
8/31/23 Big Future Scholarship: Complete a college planning step using your College Board account, you will automatically earn a chance to win a $500 scholarship and an additional chance to win a $40,000 scholarship.
8/31/23 Easy Scholarship: Uncensored: $1,000 scholarship by reading a book from the DoSomething.org booklist and share your personal reflections.
8/31/23 Easy Scholarship: Mind Craft: $2,000 scholarship by sharing a piece of art and reflecting on how creativity supports your mental wellbeing.
September, 2023
9/1/23 Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award: $10,000 award open to classical instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers ages 8-18
9/8/23 Cameron Impact Scholarship: $50,000 Merit scholarship to students demonstrating excellence in leadership, community service, extracurricular activities, and academics
9/15/23 Be the Boss Scholarship: $2,000 open to female high school students who want to start their own online business
9/15/23 Varsity Tutor Scholarship : monthly essay contest $200
9/15/23 Gates Scholarship: a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.
9/15/23 Wofford Scholars Scholarship Wofford College (Deadline for Counselor Nomination): Contact your counselor if you would like them to submit a nomination on your behalf.
9/15/23 Catching the Dream Scholarship: Applicant must be 1/4 or more degree American Indian and be an enrolled member of a U.S. tribe.
9/15/23 Notorious RBG Women of Tomorrow: Gives 10, $1000 scholarship, requires one 500-800 word essay
9/26/23 QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship : "Are you a low-income high school senior who has excelled academically, but feels that the nation’s best colleges are financially out of reach? The QuestBridge National College Match can be your pathway to a top college. Through this college and scholarship application process, you can apply for free to the nation’s best colleges and be considered for early admission and a full four-year scholarship."
9/30/23 Nitro Scholarship
9/30/23 College Xpress Back to School Scholarship
9/30/23: Don’t Text and Drive Scholarship: $1,000 Applicant must complete a short form and share a 140-character statement explaining why they will not text and drive.
9/30/23: Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs: $1500 scholarships for trade school, community college or university leading to a career in manufacturing.
9/30/23: Back to school Scholarship: 150 winners of up to $10,000. Eligible for university, college, or community college.
9/30/23: Big Future Scholarship: $40,000 The Scholarship Program is open to seniors in high school who meet the eligibility requirements. If you are an eligible student, by completing a college planning step using your College Board account, you will automatically earn a chance to win a $500 scholarship and an additional chance to win a $40,000 scholarship.
October, 2023
10/1/23 MOREHEAD-CAIN SCHOLARSHIP-UNC Chapel Hill: Leadership, Character, Scholarship, & Physical Vigor; may self nominate or use school nomination process (Test optional for 22-24)
10/1/23 Epic Flight Academy Aviation Scholarships: Must be interested in aviation and used at their locations in Florida
10/1/23 US Senate Youth Program and Scholarship (11th & 12th): Week in Washington DC (March 2-9), 2 winners in NC, $10,000 scholarship
10/1/23 Golden Door Scholarship : for undocumented students, applications are read as they come so applying early helps
10/2/23 Coca Cola Scholarship: 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship. An achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities.
10/8/23 AES Scholarship: $500, character based, essay required
10/9/23 National Army ROTC Scholarship:1st option of 3 deadlines. Deadline to start application is March 4
10/12/23 Historic Wilmington Foundation speech contest (11th & 12th): limited to the first 25 qualifying students who apply, 1st: $2500, 2nd: $1500, 3rd: $1000
10/15/23, 11/1/23, 11/15/2023 Levine Scholarship-UNC Charlotte: (Nomination deadline, school application deadline, Levine Scholars application deadline) may self nominate or school may nominate (unlimited number of nominees)
10/15/23, 11/1/23 The Foundation Fellowship Scholarship @ University of Georgia: Early application deadline, Program deadline
10/15/23 Thomas Wolfe Scholarship-UNC Chapel Hill: Full tuition for a student(s) with literary potential, must complete early admissions application by 10/15 and the scholarship application by 11/15
10/16/23 (North Carolina A&T State University National Alumni Scholarship : Must complete admissions application by priority deadline of 10/16. These applications will be reviewed for scholarship consideration. 2023-2024 National Alumni Scholarship Application will be open October 15-December 15.
10/20/23 East Carolina Honor's College Scholarships: Must complete ECU application by October 20th. ECU Honors College application deadline is 12/4/2023.
10/17/23 (3pm) Heisman High School Scholarship : for scholar athletes
10/23/23 Belk Scholarship-Davidson: Nomination Deadline (10/23/23) 11/15/23: Belk Scholarship Application Deadline. For nomination Submit a resume and a brief written statement (typed) stating how you fit the tenets of The Belk Scholar to your scholarship coordinator: Angela.Jeffrey@nhcs.net (Laney and New Hanover) or Jennifer.Crudeli@nhcs.net (Ashley & Hoggard)
10/31/23 VFW Youth Scholarship: grades 9-12 are eligible. Prize can be for university/college or vocational school. 1st place is $35,000. Essay theme for 23-24: "What are the greatest attributes of our democracy?"
10/31/23 Nitro Scholarship
November, 2023
11/1/23 Appalachian State University Scholarships (Chancellor’s Scholar and Wilson Scholars Program Admissions application must be completed by Nov 1, 2022 and scholarship application must be completed by Nov 15, 2022
11/1/23 Chick-fil-A Community Scholars $25,000 scholarship for students who have shown demonstrated care through community-service in the twelve (12) months prior to application.
11/1/23 Park Scholarship-NCSU: Scholarship, Leadership, Service, & Character; self nominations only (discontinued school nomination process and Test Optional) Full tuition
11/1/23 Centennial Scholarships-NCSU: Wilson College of Textiles within NCSU, or need endorsement between Oct. 1 - Nov. 1
11/1/23 Goodnight Scholarship-NCSU
11/1/22 Belk Scholarship-Davidson: school must submit final nominations by this date (2 students per school, contact jennifer.crudeli@nhcs.net (Ashley & Hoggard) or Angela.jeffrey@nhcs.net (Laney & New Hanover) if interested)
11/1/23 (early admission) or 1/5/24 (regular admission) Holland Blackburn Scholarship @ the University of Virginia: Scholarship for Black students that demonstrate excellence in academics, leadership activities and community service. There is no specific application for a student to complete to be eligible for first year awards. Eligible candidates have been offered admission to the University of Virginia and satisfy the criteria for receiving a Scholarship. Eligible candidates are reviewed holistically amongst admissible students.
11/6/23 NCWIT Award For Aspirations in Computing $500 Scholarship honoring 9th-12th grade female students for their computing-related achievements and interests, and encourages them to pursue their passions.
11/7/23 NCHSAA/Cheersounds Spirit Scholars Award Applicant must be a college-bound, senior varsity cheerleader at an NCHSAA member high school.
11/13/23 Elks Most Valuable Student : applicants do NOT need to be related to an Elks member
11/13/23 Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards $10,000 Scholarship honoring Latinx high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community and for their excellence in various categories including: Community Service, Education, Engineering, Entrepreneurship & Business, Green Sustainability, Healthcare & Science, Media & Entertainment, Public Service & Social Justice and Technology.
11/15/23 Young Artist Award $10,000 scholarship for classical instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers (ages 8–18) who are full-time elementary, middle, or high school students, and have not yet entered college.
11/15/23 Amy Bradley Memorial Scholarship for App State; only students from New Hanover, Pender & Brunswick counties
11/15/23 Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship
11/15/23 The Robertson Scholarship @ Duke or UNC Chapel Hill
11/15/23 Lenoir Rhyne Teaching Fellows Scholarship: priority deadline for applications
11/15/23 Cheatham-White Scholarship (Nomination by faculty or self due 11/1/23), Dowdy Scholars, February One Scholars @ NC A&T: priority deadline for all 3 programs is 11/15 (full funding, application and nomination process must be completed by 11/15, scholarship application is then available for completion by 12/15 for Cheatham - 11/15 for nomination)
11/16/23 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship: significant financial support, Gross family income less than $95,000, minimum unweighted GPA of 3.5
11/20/23 Frito Lay Community Builder Scholarship $25,000 Scholarship minimum grade point average of 2.5
11/21/23(priority deadline) Winthrope Fine Arts Portfolio Scholarship
11/21/23 Greenhouse Scholarship : round one deadline
11/22/24 NC Teaching Fellows Scholarship: Early Application Deadline
11/30/23 Dr. Juan Andrade, Jr Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders
11/30/23 (nomination due): Alan and Jane Handler Scholarship the University of Rochester’s premier scholarship. Qualified candidates are academically high-achieving students with substantial levels of financial need (as demonstrated on their FAFSA and CSS Profile forms) and who have overcome significant obstacles in their lives. Recipients selected on the basis of academic excellence, outstanding potential to be future leaders, and demonstrated mastery of complex challenges. Contact your school scholarship coordinator if you are interested in the nomination (Ashley and Hoggard: Jennifer.crudeli@nhcs.net, Laney & New Hanover: Angela.Jeffrey@nhcs.net)
11/30/23 Nitro Scholarship: 2.5 or higher GPA
11/30/23 Copyright in the Cyberspace Scholarship: $1,000 scholarship to a high school senior, college student, or graduate student who can offer an interesting outlook on the fairness of each platform and how it relates to them, the creators on each platform, and the musicians
December 2023
12/1/23 The Hagan Scholarship nationwide need-based merit scholarship
12/1/23 Ron Brown Scholarships Program awards 45 – 50 four-year $40,000 scholarships ($10,000 each year) to the most talented and economically-challenged high school seniors who demonstrate a keen interest in public service, community engagement, business entrepreneurship and global citizenship
12/1/23 American College Foundation Visionary Scholarship: Fall deadline grades 9-12
12/2/23Chuck Hall Star Of Tomorrow Scholarship; $6,000 Scholarship Must be a current USBC Youth member in their senior year of high school or enrolled in college
12/1/23 0pens-3/15/24 closes JUNIORS:Horatio Alger Scholarships: family income less than $55,000, various scholarships
12/1/23 Bobby Mendez Traumatic Brain Injury Scholarship: $2,500 — one scholarship to be awarded. Anyone who has suffered from a traumatic brain injury; anyone whose family member has suffered from a traumatic brain injury. The person must be pursuing a college degree. Submit your essay and application materials to scholarship@hortonmendez.com
12/1/23 Villanova's Presidential Scholarship: The student must be nominated by December 1, must submit a completed application for admission by December 5 and must submit a completed application for the Presidential Scholarship by January 2.
12/1/23 Boston University Trustee Scholarship
12/1/23 Boston University Presidential Scholarship
12/1/23- SMART Scholarship Program - or students pursuing a career in STEM
12/2/23 - Mushkatel, Robbins & Becker Law Scholarship - grades 11 &12, essay contest, 1st - $1500, 2nd - $500
12/4/23 National Space Club Scholarship: Provided to a high school senior, undergraduate or graduate student with definite plans to pursue a career in the Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) fields
12/5/23 PixelPlex Bi-Annual STEM Scholarship $2000 Scholarship for students interested in a career in a STEM field
12/5/23 Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships - $7,500 (5 awards), have demonstrated commitment to community through volunteer work
12/10/23 Clemson University Lyceum Scholars Program
12/13/23 Science Ambassador's Scholarship: A full–tuition scholarship for a woman in science, technology, engineering, or math. Funded by Cards Against Humanity.
12/13/23 Humanity Scholarship - $25,000 (6 awards), Record a video (maximum length of 2 minutes) sharing a persuasive pitch for why ending human trafficking is important to your generation.
12/15/23 Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship Program: Students that have completed a computer science course and plan to obtain a Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering or other computer science related field of study.
12/15/23 Burger King Scholars Program scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $50,000 to high school students and BK employees and their families.
12/15/23 Katharine Smith Reynolds Scholarships at UNC Greensboro & others: Complete the admissions application and honors college application by the deadline for consideration.
12/15/23 The Dozoretz National Institute for Mathematics and Applied Sciences (DNIMAS) Scholarship @ Norfolk State University: Test scores (SAT/ACT) are required for this program
12/18/23- Equitable Excellence Scholarship - up to 200 students will be selected to receive scholarships
12/29/23 - Red, Black & Love Scholarship Application - For students from New Hanover, Brunswick, and surrounding areas
12/31/23 Nitro Scholarship
12/31/23 Easton/NFAA Scholarship Program - $5,000 (5 awards)- for students who compete in archery
January 2024
NC Reach Scholarship-Ongoing, Rolling Application Deadline-for NC foster care students
1/1/24 UNC Greensboro Teaching Fellows Scholarship-Apply using this link.
1/1/24 2024 BBB Torch Scholarships- Recognize students who personify high ethical standards as demonstrated through leadership, community service, overall personal integrity, and academic history. BBB Torch Scholarships are given to college-bound high school juniors, seniors, and college undergraduates.
1/1/24- BBB Spark Jr Award-Recognizes current high school students who display entrepreneurship. Either a business operated by a student or a business model developed by a student for future execution will qualify. Applicants must reside or attend school within BBB of Eastern Carolinas' 48-county service area. The winner receives a $500 cash prize! You can apply for our Spark Jr award here.
1/1/24-AFSA High School Senior Scholarship Contest- must read the “Fire Sprinkler Essay” and then take a ten question multiple-choice test.
1/1/24-Beauty + Wellness Scholarships for Women -students who are committed to maintaining personal wellness.
1/1/24- MIT THINK Scholars Program- Applicant must submit a project proposal on a science, technology or engineering idea.
1/2/24-Be Bold No-Essay Scholarship
1/3/24- Live Mas Scholarship- Applicant must submit a video (two minutes or less) that tells the story of their life’s passion.
1/3/24-Pay It Forward Scholarship- Applicant must submit an essay on the following prompt: “What does “paying it forward” mean to you?”
1/4/24-GE – Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program- high school seniors who demonstrate leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship at school, at the workplace, and in the community. Applicant must also demonstrate financial need.
1/4/24-John Lennon Endowed Scholarship- students attending a UNCF member institution and majoring in communications, mass communications, mass media arts, music or performing arts.
1/10/24-ARRL Foundation Scholarship Program- Applicant must be a licensed radio amateur. There are multiple scholarships – see website for details.
1/10/24-Elite Lawyer Scholarship- Applicant must submit an essay or video on what positive change they are working to bring to their community this year.
1/10/24-Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship-Applicant must show leadership potential, dedication to community service, and evidence of financial need.
1/11/24-Fidelity Scholars Program
1/11/24-National FFA Scholarship-Applicant must be a current FFA member.
1/12/24-Profile in Courage Essay Contest-Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to an act of political courage.
1/15/24-Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship-high school seniors who are U.S. citizens and are planning careers of service to the United States in local, state, or federal government.
1/15/24-Pat and Lynn Lane Scholars Program is a four year $26,000 award to deserving students pursuing a degree in education in the College of Education at East Carolina University. To apply, https://ecu.academicworks.com
1/15/24-Meredith College STEM Scholarship-Applicant must major in biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, or math-Apply @ https://www.meredith.edu/scholarship/stem-scholars-program
1/15/24-ECU Scholarships-Visit their scholarship website @ at https://ecu.academicworks.com and complete an online application.
1/15/24-St. Andrews Society of North Carolina Scholarship-Must be of Scottish decent.
1/16/24-WoodmenLife Focus Forward Scholarship-Do you know a student who spends extra hours volunteering? Who loves America and everything it stands for? He or she could be eligible for the WoodmenLife Focus Forward Scholarship®. Scholarship recipients must be:
WoodmenLife members in good standing with at least three years of membership; and
Members of families where all in the household are WoodmenLife members in good standing.
Apply online @ https://www.woodmenlife.org/extras/scholarships/
1/16/24- CIC/Anna Chennault Scholarship- Applicant must be committed to AAJA’s mission and candidates will be judged on the basis of academic achievement, demonstrated journalistic ability, commitment to the field of journalism and/or sensitivity to Asian American and Pacific Islander issues.
1/16/24-Mary Quon Moy Ing Memorial Scholarship-graduating high school seniors who are pursuing journalism as a career. Applicant must demonstrate journalistic ability, financial need, commitment to the field of journalism and/or sensitivity to Asian American/Pacific Islander issues.
1/16/24-Penguin Random House Creative Writing Awards-Applicant must submit one original literary composition in English in one of the following genres of poetry, spoken word, fiction/drama, personal essay/memoir, or book bans prompt. Only the first 1000 applications will be accepted.
1/16/24-Vincent Chin Memorial Scholarship Scholarship is open to current student journalist. Applicant must write about the legacy of Vincent Chin in essay form.
1/17/24-DEWALT Trades Scholarship-Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students who are/will be majoring in a trade construction, industrial, motor/power sector, mechanics, or technology degree/certificate.
1/18/24-National BETA Scholarship-All 12th grade BETA Members are invited to apply. Apply online @ http://www.betaclub.org/scholarship/scholarship-info
1/19/24-C-SPAN’s StudentCam Documentary Competition-Competition is open to students in grades 6-12. Student must create a short documentary video on the following theme: Looking Forward while Considering the Past.”
1/19/24-Diversity Advancement Scholarship-open to high school and undergraduate minority students who are entering, enrolled in, or transferring into a NAAB-accredited undergraduate architecture program.
1/19/24-Orange Scholars Program- Applicant must be a dependent of an hourly associate of The Home Depot or its subsidiaries
1/19/24-U.S. Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Foundation Scholarship
1/24/24-SECU “People Helping People” Scholarship-SECU Foundation established the People Helping People four-year scholarship program to help North Carolina public high school students attend college. SECU Foundation takes an active role in assisting communities across North Carolina and truly believes in “People Helping People!” Although the SECU Foundation Scholarship program wishes to recognize academic achievement, the People Helping People Scholarship has a much broader purpose; recognizing leadership, integrity and community involvement. The criteria for the scholarship can be found at SECU Eligibility Criteria
Application Process: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HijbpNTX_dKDJqr262vYAzsPBaD1l9wL?usp=sharing
To submit the application, download the completed application packet to a pdf form and submit it to the Scholarship Coordinator.
Ashley & Hoggard: submit to the Ashley & Hoggard Scholarship Google Classroom at https://classroom.google.com/c/NjQ5MjA3MzE1MzE0?cjc=gwgiw7d Class Code: wdem3xf
Laney & New Hanover: submit to the Laney & New Hanover Google Classroom at https://classroom.google.com/c/NjQ5MjA3MzE1MzE0?cjc=gwgiw7d Class Code: gwgiw7d
1/25/24-AMS Graduate Fellowships- pursuing a degree in atmospheric or related sciences
1/26/24-Truman D. Picard Scholarship-Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate and graduate students who are Native American and pursuing a higher education in Natural Resources.
1/31/24-Beirut Veterans of America Scholarship
1/31/24-The Applegate-Jackson-Parks Future Teacher Scholarship
1/31/24- Build Your Own Bling: A Creative Construction Scholarship Contest
1/31/24 Sparking Ice Flavorful Futures Scholarship
February 2024
2/1/24- Dixie Softball Scholarship : Participated in Dixie Softball for 2 years-Application Link
2/1/24- The Cameron Scholarship @ The Virginia Military Institute-The Cameron Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship for young men and women from the city of Wilmington NC, New Hanover County NC
2/1/24- Bulkofficesupply.com Scholarship-Amount: $1,000-Applicant must have an interest in teaching, art or owning their own business.
2/1/24- Childhood Cancer Sibling Scholarship Program-$5,000- open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students who are siblings of individuals who are in current treatment, have survived or passed away from pediatric childhood cancer.
2/1/24-Childhood Cancer Survivor Scholarship Program-$5,000-open to cancer survivors, age 25 and under, who are high school seniors or graduates, or current postsecondary undergraduates. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
2/1/24-Harriet Fitzgerald Scholarship-$10,00-open to highly motivated female graduating high school seniors who have a desire to attend a women’s college in the United States. Applicant must have at least a 3.7 GPA.
2/1/24-John F. and Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship-$5,00-Applicant must be pursuing a profession in visual arts and must show an affinity with the classical tradition of Western culture.
2/1/24-Mary Johnston Scholarship-$2,000-Open to incoming and current college students who are children, grandchildren, and legal dependents of OOIDA members.
2/1/24-Roothbert Fund Scholarships-$7,000-Sponsor: The Roothbert Fund- seeks to provide support to persons motivated by spiritual values.
2/1/24-SME Education Foundation Scholarships- open to graduating high school seniors, current undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degree students who are pursuing degrees in manufacturing or a related field at a two-year or four-year college or university. Multiple scholarships are available.
2/1/24-W.H. “Howie” McClennan Scholarship-$2500- open to sons, daughters and legally adopted children of firefighters killed in the line of duty in the United States or Canada who are planning to attend a university, accredited college, or other institution of higher learning.
2/1/24-Winston Classical Voice Scholarships-$12,000-open to U.S. citizens between the ages of 16 and 22 years of age. Applicant must submit a ten-minute vocal performance. Scholarship funds are for private study, special training or personal advancement in the applicants’ future careers. The funds cannot be used for college tuition, housing or travel.
2/1/24-WMU Scholarships-open to Baptist students, including children of Baptist missionaries, and those preparing for Baptist mission service.
2/1/24-Winston Two-Dimensional Art Scholarships-$12,00-open to U.S. citizens between the ages of 16 and 22 years of age. Applicant must submit five (5) art works done within the past two years. Scholarship funds are for private study, special training or personal advancement in the applicant’s chosen art field – funds cannot be used for college tuition, housing or travel.
2/3/24-AMS Freshman Undergraduate Scholarships-$5,000-must be planning to pursue a degree in the atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences.
2/5/24-Museum of Flight Student Scholarships-$30,000-open to high school seniors planning to attend a college or university in science, engineering or mathematics related to the field of aviation or aerospace.
2/5/24-Matthew C. Graziadei Achievement Scholarship -$1,500 Scholarship Award to a North Carolina high school senior with a disability.
2/5/24- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship
2/5/24- Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship - studying in NC, essay, $3,000 (1), $1000 (1), $800 (1). & $400 (3)
2/5/24- Elks Legacy Awards Scholarship-$4,000 scholarships available to children and grandchildren of Elks members
2/6/24-PGA WORKS Golf Management University Scholarship Program-$8,000-open to high school seniors, graduates, and current post-secondary undergraduates who plan to enroll full-time undergraduate study at one of the 18 accredited PGA Golf Management universities.
2/8/24-Cyrus Artisan Rugs Scholarship-$500- incoming and current student of interior design or related courses.
2/8/24 -Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship
2/9/24 Catawba College- Spirit of Catawba Scholarship:To be considered, students must be apply Early Action Priority Date (non-binding): November 15th with decision notification on or before December 15th. Regular Decision Priority Date: February 15th with decision notification on or before March 15th. Teachers, school/guidance counselors, admissions counselors, or community members may nominate a first-time, admitted student by contacting the student's admissions counselor. Relatives may not nominate students.
2/9/24- Texting and Driving Prevention Scholarship-$1,000 Scholarship-750-word minimum (there is no maximum) original essay on the following prompt: Explain the ways that you personally prevent texting while driving. What preventative measures do you take that you believe other people should also be taking? How do you intend to spread these ideas?
2/12/24-FloSports Cross-Country Scholarship-$1,000 Scholarship- one male and one female cross-country student-athlete at NCHSAA member schools.
2/13/24- Coastal Federation's Coastal Stewardship Award Application-$1,000 award per student in recognition of outstanding dedication to our coastal environment.
2/15/24- Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholarship-Must be of Hispanic heritage
2/15/24-Jerry McGee Endowed Scholarship -$1,500 Scholarship-a senior student-athlete participating on at least two (2) varsity teams for at least two years in each sport and earned at least one varsity letter in each of the two sports
2/15/24- NCSU General Scholarships:PACT ASSIST
2/15/24-Bullard Family Scholarship-$2,500-Applicant must be committed to preparing for full-time Christian ministry and be a member (or parents are a member) of a church affiliated with the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina.
2/15/24-Continuing Education Scholarship-$1,000-open to VFW Auxiliary members, their spouses, or children to pursue a college degree or a career direction at technical school.
2/15/24-DEED Educational Scholarships-$2,000-Applicant must be working toward a career at an electric utility. Applicant must also be attending school in a county with at least one DEED member utility and be sponsored by a DEED member.
2/15/24- Scholarships for Military Children-$2,000-Applicant must be a dependent, unmarried child under the age of 23 of an active duty, reserve/guard or retired military member or survivors of service members who died while on active duty or survivors of individuals who died while receiving retired pay from the military.
2/15/24-Scholarships4mom.net Scholarship-$10,000-Applicant must be a mother or an expectant mother.
2/15/24-Significant Challenge College Scholarship-Applicant must have taken challenging courses throughout their high school career and demonstrated strong leadership roles within the community.
2/15/24-Varsity Tutors College Scholarship Contest-$200-Applicant must submit an essay answering the prompt: “Which soft skill do you think has the biggest impact on a successful education?”
2/16/24-The Christophers’ Poster Contest for High School Students-$1,000: Contest is open to students in grades nine through twelve. Contestant must create an original poster based on the theme, “You Can Make A Difference.”
2/17/24-CISCO Scholarships-$2,000-Scholarship is open to children of building trade union members and employees of union contractors.
2/18/24 National Press Club Scholarship for Diversity Honoring Julie School
2/18/24 The Black American Engineering Scholarship Award: Must be a Black American pursuing a degree in civil, electrical, mechanical, or chemical engineering, including any subfield of those disciplines.
2/20/24 Sloan Stephens Doc & Glo Scholarship - $1,300 (20 awards)
2/20/24-Wilburn Clary Medal Application-$3,000-Applicant must demonstrate excellence in athletic participation through awards, honors, and special recognitions.
2/20/24- Columbus Citizens Foundation Scholarship Program- Scholarship is open to incoming freshman (high school and college) OR students entering medical school AND of Italian descent (at least 25% Italian). Applicant must have financial need and at least a 3.5 GPA.
2/20/24- Innovation in Education Scholarship$500-Applicant must have designed an innovative project that makes a difference in the lives of others and submit an essay describing the goal of the particular project and provide supporting documentation.
2/20/24-Live Deliberately Essay Contest-$500-open to youth ages 14-18 around the globe. Applicant must submit an essay or visual essay on a topic related to a quotation by Henry David Thoreau.
2/20/24-SPJ High School Essay Contest-$1,000-Applicant must submit an essay on the topic, “While consumers are drawn toward tweets and sound bites, how can journalists tell more of the story without losing reader’ interest?”
2/20/24-Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship-$10,000-Applicant must be a vegetarian and have promoted vegetarianism in their school and/or community.
2/20/24-Gordon A. Rich Memorial Scholarship- Up to $50,000 ($12,500 per year)-Applicant must be a dependent child of a full-time employee in the financial services industry.
2/22/24-E. Renee Posey, Ed.D. Award of Excellence-$500: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who will be attending a HBCU in the next academic year.
2/22/24-Student Video Contest-$1,000-Applicant must create a short video (up to 60 seconds) about the human population growth that highlights one of the given global challenges.
2/24/24-College Board Big Future Scholarships
2/24/24-AMS Minority Scholarships-$6,000-planning to pursue careers in the atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences.
2/25/24-Bart Kamen Memorial FIRST Scholarship-$10,000-Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who have been accepted to, or applied for admission, to an eligible undergraduate program, which means a full-time program in Biomedical Engineering, pre-medical studies, or a program that allows students to pursue a chosen major while simultaneously completing a subset of medical school prep courses. Applicant must have participated as a team member for a minimum of one year on a FIRST LEGO League, FIRST Tech Challenge, or FIRST Robotics Competition team.
2/24/24-Mathworks Math Modeling Challenge-$5,000: Scholarship challenge is open to high school juniors and seniors.
2/26/24 (regular admission deadline) Holland Blackburn Scholarship @ the University of Virginia: Scholarship for Black students that demonstrate excellece in academics, leadership activities and community service. There is no specific application for a student to complete to be eligible for first year awards. Eligible candidates have been offered admission to the University of Virginia and satisfy the criteria for receiving a Scholarship. Eligible candidates are reviewed holistically amongst admissible students.
2/26/24-Morelli Scholarship-$2,500-open to high school seniors and current college students diagnosed or presumed to have a learning challenge who are interested in pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)..
2/24/24-College Board Big Future Scholarships
2/26/24 (regular admission deadline) Holland Blackburn Scholarship @ the University of Virginia: Scholarship for Black students that demonstrate excellence in academics, leadership activities and community service. There is no specific application for a student to complete to be eligible for first year awards. Eligible candidates have been offered admission to the University of Virginia and satisfy the criteria for receiving a Scholarship. Eligible candidates are reviewed holistically amongst admissible students.
2/27/24-NFBPA Scholarship Program-$10,000-Scholarship program is designed to recognized African-American and minority students who are currently enrolled full-time at a traditional four-year college or university, preferably a HBCU, and exemplify outstanding scholarship and leadership.
2/27/24-Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum Student Essay Contest-$1,000-Applicant must submit on the benefits and challenges of a non-violent, democratic society.
2/27/24-Scholars Helping Collars Scholarship- $1,500-Applicant must submit 2-3 photos of their volunteer efforts to help animals in need and an essay that explains how their involvement has changed their lives or shaped their perception on the importance of animal welfare.
2/28/24-$2,000 Easy Scholarship: Strength Through Service-$2,000-Help DoSomething fuel even more positive change, by signing up and joining our community of active changemakers, in any of the diverse volunteer, social change, and civic action opportunities below, and earn volunteer credit hours—as well as a signed certificate—to fulfill volunteer or service learning requirements for school. You’ll also be entered for the opportunity to earn a $2,000 scholarship!
2/28/24-$2,000 “No Essay” College Scholarship-$2,000-Applicant must log in to Niche or create a free account to apply for the scholarship.
2/28/24-(ISC)2 Undergraduate Scholarships-$5,000-must be pursuing, or planning to pursue, a degree with a focus on cyber security or information assurance.
2/28/24-Arnold M. Miller | Find-A-Way Student Scholarship-$15,000-Scholarship is open to new and current students enrolled in an accredited beauty school.
2/28/24-BIPOC Cosmetology & Barbering Student Scholarship-$15,000-Scholarship is open to students interested in a career in the Cosmetology and/or Barbering with identifies as Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC).
2/28/24-Courage to Grow Scholarship: $500-Applicant must explain in 250 words or less why they believe they should be awarded the scholarship.
2/28/24-Discover Student Loans Scholarship-$5,000-Applicant must sign up to receive helpful tips on planning and paying for college and they will be automatically entered into the sweepstakes.
2/28/24-Distinguished Raven FAC Memorial Scholarship-$2,000-Scholarship is open to descendants and legal wards of any Lao or Hmong individual who served in the Royal Laotian Military or Hmong forces in defense of the Kingdom of Laos between 1960 and 1975.
2/28/24-Maude and Alexander Hadden Scholarship-$4,000-The Scholarship Committee will consider character, financial need, scholastic achievement (at least a 3.5 GPA), objectives, volunteerism, potential for leadership and good citizenship.
2/28/24-Michael L. Lomax Endowed Scholarship$10,000-Scholarship is open to incoming, first year, undergraduate students who will be enrolled at any UNCF member institution. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA and have demonstrated, unmet financial need.
2/28/24-National CPR Foundation Healthcare and Education Scholarship Program-$500-Applicant must be currently or planning to be enrolled in school majoring in a healthcare or education-related field.
2/28/24-NextStepU Win Free Tuition-$2,500-Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the U.S. and Canada, age 15 or older. Applicant must create a NextStepU account (free) or log into their account.
2/28/24-New Beginnings Esthetics Scholarship: $5,000-Scholarship is open to students who are newly accepted or currently enrolled in an esthetics program at a Dermalogica partner school, and identify as Black, Indigenous, or persons of color.
2/28/24-Nitro College Scholarship$2,000-Applicant must complete a scholarship survey, and answer three short-answer questions.
2/28/24-Opportunity Scholarship for Locked-Out Dreamers-Up to $80,000 over four years- Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and high school graduates who live in targeted, locked-out states that do not offer in-state tuition to DREAMers, or bars them from attending state colleges and universities all together.
2/28/24-Optimist International Essay Contest-$2,500-Applicant must contact their local Optimist Club and submit an essay on the following theme: “Who is an Everyday Hero that Brings Out the Optimism in You?”
2/28/24-Sallie Mae $1,000 Monthly Sweepstakes$1,000-Applicant must complete an online registration form.
2/28/24-School Survey Sweepstakes-$1,000-Individual must take a survey on a United States high school.
2/28/24-Sweet and Simple Scholarship: $1,500-Applicant must submit a short written response about a gift they received.
2/28/24-Sydell & Arnold Miller Family | Art of Haircoloring Student Scholarship-$5,000-Scholarship is open to new and current students who love hair coloring and are/will be attending an accredited beauty school.
2/28/24-Sydell & Arnold Miller Family | Art of Haircutting Student Scholarship-$5,000-Scholarship is open to new and current students who love cutting hair and will be attending an accredited beauty school.
2/28/24-Sydell & Arnold Miller Family | Art of Hairdressing Student Scholarship-$5,000-Scholarship is open to new and current students who enjoy bridal, prom styling or special occasion hair. Applicant must be attending or plan to attend an accredited beauty school.
2/28/24-Sydell L. Miller | Total Image Esthetics Scholarship-$7,500-Scholarship is open to new and current students who attend an accredited beauty school. Applicant must submit a video showing the student applying an esthetics treatment or make-up application.
2/28/24-The $1,000 SuperCollege Scholarship-$1,000
2/29/24-TheDream.US National Scholarship Program: Applicant must be a DREAMer who is DACA eligible and has applied for or received DACA approval.
2/28/24-Youth Eco-Hero Scholarship-The award is available to students between the ages of eight and 16 who exhibit environmental activism. Applicant must carry out an action-based and self-initiated project that concerns environmental health, advocacy, research, or protection of the natural world.
2/28/24-Jesse Brown Scholarship-$20,000-Scholarship is open to volunteers who are age 21 or younger and have volunteered for a minimum of 730 hours over a span of five years at a VA medical center.
2/28/24 BMW/SAE Engineering Scholarship
2/29/24-TheDream.US National Scholarship Program: Applicant must be a DREAMer who is DACA eligible and has applied for or received DACA approval.
2/28/24-Overcoming Adversity - Jack Terry Memorial Scholarship-Any high school senior who has at least a 3.0 GPA and limited resources to afford the cost of higher education may apply for this scholarship.
March 2024
3/1/24 Wilmington Freemason Lodge #319 is offering a new scholarship intended for students attending, or going to attend community college, vocational training, or any trade school. A scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded each year to one applicant. Applications must be submitted by March 1st . Scholarships will be awarded by June 1st.
3/1/24 SEG Scholarship: Students intending to pursue a college curriculum directed toward a career in applied geophysics
3/1/24 Children of Warriors National Scholarship- $5,000 (15 awards), be the child, grandchild, or great grandchild of a veteran who served in the Armed Forces.
3/1/24 The American Chemical Society Scholarship
3/1/24 The Foundation 649 Scholarship is a grant of $4,000 over the course of 4 years that can be applied to college tuition and expenses for Asian American/Pacific Islanders
3/1/24 3pm Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU) Memorial Scholarship
3/1/24 Ducks Unlimited National Scholarship
3/1/24 Forgivable Education Loans for Service
3/1/24 Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation: includes bachelors degree, associates degree, or trade school. scholarships to eligible children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen, Chaplains, and Religious Program Specialists. We're the Nation's oldest and largest provider of need-based scholarships to military families.All applicants must meet eligibility requirements, which can be found at www.mcsf.org/eligibility. To apply, visit www.mcsf.org/apply.
3/4/23 North Carolina Farm Bureau R. Flake Shaw Scholarship Program
3/6/24 NC American Indian Fund Scholarship
3/8/24 Thurgood Marshall College Foundation / Nike Scholarship - attending an HBCU, $10,000 for 95 students
3/8/24 The North Carolina Hospitality Education Foundation (NC HEF)
3/11/24 National Army ROTC Scholarship:3rd option of 3 deadlines. Deadline to start application is March 4
3/13/24 Microsoft Disability Scholarship: awarded to promising high school seniors with disabilities who plan to attend a vocational or academic college and target a career in the technology industry. The scholarships are renewable – each winner who continues to meet the criteria is eligible to receive an annual award of $5,000 for up to four (4) consecutive years for a potential total $20,000 scholarship.
3/15/24 - Douglas L Johnson Scholarship - LOCAL for UNCW, male of African descent, from New Hanover/Pender/Brunswick/Columbus counties, $500 renewable
3/15/24 NC Alpha Delta Kappa Student Achievement Scholarship
3/15/24-Charlie Adams Endowed Scholarship - student athlete (female -Cross country, male - wrestling)
3/15/24 Joseph Bergin and Elsa Flower Davies Scholarship - Local, education, teaching or nursing (special consideration for Gerontology -related nursing)
3/15/24 Myrtle Grove Fire Department Memorial Scholarship - firefighters or descendants of firefighters
3/15/24 Andrew Stephen Hendrix Scholarship Endowment - New Hanover County, favors restaurant worker
3/15/24 (opens 12/1/23) Horatio Alger Scholarships: family income less than $55,000, various scholarships
3/15/24 Beyond the Boroughs National Scholarship
3/15/24 Robert E. Barnhill, Sr. Scholarship Fund
3/15/24 Shell Oil Company Technical Scholarship and Shell Incentive Fund Scholarship
3/15/24 Andrew Stephen Hendrix Endowment (New Hanover County) - LOCAL
3/15/24 Migrant Farmworker Nursing Scholarship NC, parent/grandparent is/was a migrant farm worker
3/20/24 Herter-O'Neal Scholarship Scholarship Brochure, Website with application and guidelines: LOCAL, pursuing an associates or bachelors in business
3/22/24 Wilmington Road Runners Scholarship
3/22/24 SENCLAND MOAA SCHOLARSHIP
3/22/24 Advocates for African Americans of the Carolinas
3/29/24 North Carolina Central University Cape Fear Alumni Chapter: LOCAL, students planning to attend NCCU
3/29/24 North Carolina Troopers Association Scholarship
3/30 (???) WILMINGTON KIWANIS CLUB for UNCW Scholarship contact counselor,
3/31/24 NC A & T Wilmington Chapter Alumni Scholarship Scholarship Criteria - Local (haven't seen updated application)
3/31/24 TED G. WILSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
3/31/24 The North Carolina Association of Rescue and Emergency Medical Services, Inc.
3/31/24 Foster Care to Success Scholarships
3/31/24 $2,500 Superpower scholarship It's a simple essay contest where individuals must simply answer in 250 words: "Which superhero or villain would you want to change places with for a day and why?"
3/31/24 National Jewish Committee Eagle Scout Scholarship - $3,000 (4 awards), active member of a synagogue and possess the Ner Tamid or Etz Chaim religious emblem
3/31/24 NC School Resource Officers Scholarship - awards 8 regional grants of $500 paid directly to the college or university
April 2024
4/1/24 The Charles Edward Cathey Masonic Scholarship
4/1/24 Betsy Y. Justus NC TECH Founders Scholarship : NC TECH has opened the application for the 2024 Betsy Y. Justus Founders Scholarship. This scholarship supports young women in NC who are pursuing an academic and career path in the areas of tech and/or engineering at a college, university or community college in North Carolina. Applications will be accepted through April 1. Learn more and apply here. Please share with students (and their parents!), and/or organizations who may have potential applicants.
4/1/24 The Island Men Scholarship - LOCAL - Pleasure Island and surrounding area south of St. Vincent Drive, $2,500 to 5 students
4/5/24* Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. - Local -graduating High School male students in New Hanover, Pender, and Brunswick Counties with a consideration of financial need-minimum GPA 2.7
4/7/24* Zeta Rho Zeta Scholarship - Local -Provide scholarships to female high school seniors in Brunswick, New Hanover, or Pender County-Demonstrate academic achievement with a minimum unweighted G.P.A. of 3.0
4/10/24 Cape Fear Community College Merit Scholarship - Local
4/12/24National Pan-Hellenic Council of Southeastern NC - Local, African American senior accepted to a 4 year college, Min GPA 3.0
4/15/24* Retired Teachers of the Cape Fear Area - Local Mail completed Application to Sonia Jordan Nobles, 1708 Oakley Rd Castle Hayne, NC 28429. If you have questions you may call her at 910-233-9799 or email her at svje6658@gmail.com
4/3/24 Margaret Green Memorial Scholarship - southeastern NC
4/15/23 Marine Federal Credit Union Scholarship
4/15/24 The American Association of Blacks in Energy
4/15/24 NHCS Board of Education Scholarship - LOCAL, $28,000 over 4 years to become a teacher at a NC system community college, college or university of their choice. Must teach 4 years in New Hanover County afterwards.
4/19/24 Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Scholarship
The Cape Fear Post has annually awarded a cash scholarship to one outstanding area high school senior who is planning to pursue an engineering, architectural or STEM related degree in college.
4/26/24 New Hanover County ABC: Underage Drinking Prevention Scholarship - Local, 25 awards of $1500
4/26/24 National Association For Black Veterans (NABVETS) Scholarship Wilmington Chapter: LOCAL, $500, African American Cape Fear area high school student, child or grandchild of a US Veteran, and accepted to a 4 year institution
4/30/24 AMVETS National Scholarships - Scholarships of $4,000 offered to the child or grandchild of veterans and active duty in the United States military, National Guard or Reserves.
4/30/24 Remember Carly Rae Scholarship - LOCAL - 9 scholarships for $1000 each
4/30/24 New Hanover County Branch NAACP Scholarship - local, 4 scholarships of $2000, one of $500