AUG 31 Niche School Survey Sweepstakes Scholarship

AUG 31 Nitro Scholarship

AUG 31 Sallie Mae "No Essay" Scholarship: $2,000 x12 - only open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and any US Territory age 17 or older at the time of entry, and who meet one (1) of the four (4) following eligibility requirements at the time of entry:

• A parent who currently has a child enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States;

• A student who is currently enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States;

• A parent who currently has a child enrolled as a high school senior located within the United States;

• A student who is currently enrolled as a high school junior or senior who intends to enroll in an accredited college or university located with the United States, within a year of graduating high school.

UNCF Scholarship Opportunities - multiple scholarship options with varying due dates (scroll down to see list and due dates)

SEPT 1 Round 1 OPENS Greenhouse Scholarship : Round 1 eligibility survey opens Sept 1 and students are invited to Round 2 on a rolling basis; Round 2 deadline is in December

CLOSED for Class of 2026 (already reached their 3000 applicant limit) Cameron Impact Scholarship: $50,000 Merit scholarship to students demonstrating excellence in leadership, community service, extracurricular activities, and academics** (JUNIORS SHOULD APPLY IN SPRING)

SEPT 10 Digital Marketing Scholarship - $4,000 (10 awards) - Major (or plans to major) in a field related to digital marketing

SEPT 15 Be the Boss Scholarship: $2,000 open to female high school students who want to start their own online business 

SEPT 15 Varsity Tutor Scholarship : monthly essay contest $200

SEPT 15 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. 

SEPT 30 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."  

SEPT 30: 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. 

SEPT 30: Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs: $1500 scholarships for trade school, community college or university leading to a career in manufacturing.

SEPT 30: 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. 

SEPT 30 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. 

SEPT 30 National Society of High School Scholars: Multiple Scholarships available throughout September

SEPT 30 FloSports Cross Country Scholarship - NC High School Athletic Association sponsored scholarship for cross country runners

UNCF Scholarship Opportunities - multiple scholarship options with varying due dates (scroll down to see list and due dates)

OCT 1 MOREHEAD-CAIN SCHOLARSHIP-UNC Chapel Hill: Leadership, Character, Scholarship, & Physical Vigor; may self nominate or use school nomination process 

OCT 1  Epic Flight Academy Aviation Scholarships: Must be interested in aviation and used at their locations in Florida (junior or senior)

OCT 5 US Senate Youth Program and Scholarship (11th & 12th):  Week in Washington DC (usually the first week of March), 2 winners in NC, $10,000 scholarship**

OCT 8  AES Scholarship: $500, character based, essay required 

OCT 13 National Army ROTC Scholarship:1st option of 3 deadlines. 

OCT 14 ISACA Scholarships -  The ISACA Foundation (previously known as One In Tech), provides scholarships to students interested in the IT audit, risk, security, assurance and cybersecurity fields. (2nd of 2 deadlines)

OCT 15, NOV 15 The Robertson Scholars Leadership Program @ Duke or UNC Chapel Hill (early notification deadline, regular deadline)

OCT 15, NOV 1, NOV 15 Levine Scholarship-UNC Charlotte: (Nomination deadline, school application deadline, Levine Scholars application deadline) may self nominate or school may nominate (unlimited number of nominees)

OCT 15, NOV 15 Thomas Wolfe Scholarship-UNC Chapel Hill: (early application deadline, scholarship deadline) Full tuition for a student(s) with literary potential, must complete early admissions application by 10/15 and the scholarship application by 11/15

OCT 15 East Carolina Honor's College Scholarships:  Must complete ECU application by October 15th. ECU Honors College application deadline is December 2.

OCT 28 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. 

OCT 30 (9-12) NCWIT Award For Aspirations in Computing $500 Scholarship honoring  9th-12th grade students for their computing-related achievements and interests, and encourages them to pursue their passions. 

OCT 31 (9-12) VFW Youth Scholarship: grades 9-12 are eligible. Prize can be for university/college or vocational school.  1st place is $35,000. The 2025-26 theme is: “How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country?

OCT 31 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.

OCT 31 Ivy Panda Video Scholarship: $1000 -1st place, $500 - runner up, any high school student can apply**

UNCF Scholarship Opportunities - multiple scholarship options with varying due dates (scroll down to see list and due dates)

NOV 1, NOV 15, NOV 30 Belk Scholarship at Davidson College: (nomination deadline, application deadline, document deadline) For nomination, submit a resume and a brief written statement (typed) to the Scholarship Google Classroom at your high school stating how you fit the tenets of The Belk Scholar. (2 student nominees per school: Ashley/Hoggard Scholarship GC; Laney/NHHS Scholarship Google Classroom).

NOV 1 NC Teaching Fellows Scholarship: Early Application Deadline 

NOV 1 Appalachian State University Scholarships (Chancellor’s Scholar and Wilson Scholars Program Admissions application must be completed by Nov 1st, and scholarship application must be completed by Nov 15th 

NOV 1 Park Scholarship-NCSU: Scholarship, Leadership, Service, & Character; self nominations only (discontinued school nomination process and Test Optional) Full tuition, BOTH NCSU admissions application AND Park Scholarship application must be completed by Nov. 1

NOV 1 North Carolina A&T State University National Alumni Scholarship : Priority deadline. Must complete admissions application by priority deadline of 11/1. These applications will be reviewed for scholarship consideration. 2026-27 National Alumni Scholarship Application will be open Nov 1-Jan 10. 

NOV 1 Centennial Scholarships-NC State: Wilson College of Textiles within NCSU or (if not textile major) need endorsement between Oct. 1 - Nov. 10. Any student who applies for admission by the Early Action deadline, Nov. 1, and has selected a textiles baccalaureate undergraduate degree program for their first major choice will be endorsed and receive access to the scholarship application. Students who are interested in applying for the Textiles Scholarship Program and have applied for a different degree program outside of the Wilson College of Textiles, must be endorsed. A teacher or counselor can endorse student(s) or students can endorse themselves. All endorsements must be submitted between Oct. 1 – Nov. 10. There is only one application for all scholarships for incoming first-year students. By being endorsed, students are eligible to apply for the Centennial, Textile Pioneer, NCTF Distinguished Merit and Prestige Scholarship.

NOV 1 Goodnight Scholarship-NCSU - students must complete the application for the 11/1 early deadline in order to be considered and then invited to apply in Mid-December Instagram X (formerly Twitter) Facebook Linkedin Have a Goodnight Podcast Upcoming Events: Online Ambassadors

NOV 2 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. 

NOV 1, NOV 8, NOV 15 Wofford Scholars Scholarship Wofford College (early decision deadline, deadline for Counselor Nomination or self nomination, early action deadline,): Contact the Scholarship Coordinator if you would like them to submit a nomination on your behalf.

NOV 12 Elks Most Valuable Student : applicants do NOT need to be related to an Elks member

NOV 14 NCHSAA/Cheersounds Spirit Scholars Award  Applicant must be a college-bound, senior varsity cheerleader at an NCHSAA member high school. 

NOV 12 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship: significant financial support, Gross family income less than $95,000, minimum unweighted GPA of 3.5

NOV 15 Young Artist Award  (ages 8–18) $10,000 scholarship for classical instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers who are full-time elementary, middle, or high school students, and have not yet entered college. **

NOV 15 Appalachian State 1st Year Scholarships - college admissions deadline Nov. 15; all supplemental materials for specific scholarships submitted by Nov. 30; must complete early application and then the program application

NOV 15 Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship - essay contest for students interested in business; Essay Topic "Choose a city located anywhere in the world that you believe would, from a future employment prospective, benefit your career. Explain in under 500 words how spending time in this city would help you become more marketable to a potential employer(s). Clearly identify how it will benefit you. For example, going to Paris may help you if you are interested in Fashion Design. Note that this should not just be stated. You must provide an argument supporting this statement."

NOV 15 The Robertson Scholarship @ Duke or UNC Chapel Hill

NOV 15 (priority deadly to apply and submit final app to Honors College) Honors Distinguished Scholars Program (previously known as the Cheatham-White, Dowdy, and February One Scholarships) Apply to NC A&T, submit the Honors College Application, finalists will be invited to participate in Honors weekend to interview, scholarship offers will be extended to top candidates based on academic merit, leadership potential, and holistic review

NOV 17  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 

NOV 27 John Lennon Endowed Scholarship- students attending a UNCF member institution and majoring in communications, mass communications, mass media arts, music or performing arts.

NOV 30 Alan and Jane Handler Scholarship (nomination due but the application is due 12/1/25 so plan AHEAD) 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: reagan.mauk@nhcs.net)

UNCF Scholarship Opportunities - multiple scholarship options with varying due dates

DEC 1 2025 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.

DEC 1 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.

DEC 1 The Hagan Scholarship nationwide need-based merit scholarship 

DEC 1 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 

DEC 1 (9-12) American College Foundation Visionary Scholarship: American College Foundation Delivering valuable insight and vital college planning procedures to high school students and parents.

DEC 1 Chuck Hall Star Of Tomorrow Scholarship; $6,000 Scholarship Must be a current (United States Bowling Congress) USBC Youth member in their senior year of high school or enrolled in college

12/1/24 0pens-3/1/25 closes JUNIORS: Horatio Alger Scholarships: family income less than $55,000, various scholarships

12/1/24 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

12/1/24 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. 

1/2/24-Be Bold No-Essay Scholarship

12/1/24 Boston University Trustee Scholarship

12/1/24 Boston University Presidential Scholarship

12/1/24 ? - Mushkatel, Robbins & Becker Law Scholarship - grades 11 &12, essay contest, 1st - $1500, 2nd - $500

DEC 3 Greenhouse Scholarship : Round 2 deadline - Round 1 elibigility survey opened Sept 1 and students are invited to Round 2 on a rolling basis

 12/5/24 PixelPlex Bi-Annual STEM Scholarship  $2000 Scholarship for students interested in a career in a STEM field

12/5/24 Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships - $7,500 (5 awards), have demonstrated commitment to community through volunteer work

DEC 5  SMART Scholarship Program - or students pursuing a career in STEM

12/15/24 Clemson University Lyceum Scholars Program

12/15/24 Katharine Smith Reynolds Scholarships at UNC Greensboro & others: Complete the admissions application and honors college application by the deadline for consideration.

12/15/24 The Dozoretz National Institute for Mathematics and Applied Sciences (DNIMAS)  Scholarship @ Norfolk State University: Test scores (SAT/ACT) are required for this program

12/15/24 Lenoir Rhyne Teaching Fellows Scholarship: priority deadline for applications

12/16/24 Science Ambassador's Scholarship: A full–tuition scholarship for a woman in science, technology, engineering, or math. Funded by Cards Against Humanity. 

12/16/24? 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. 

12/16/24 Burger King Scholars Program  scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $50,000 to high school students and BK employees and their families. 

12/18/24- Equitable Excellence Scholarship - up to 200 students will be selected to receive scholarships

12/20/24 Hispanic League Scholarship - up to $4000, awards need-based scholarships to Hispanic/Latino students who are residents of North Carolina. 

12/27/24 - Red, Black & Love Scholarship Application - LOCAL For students from  New Hanover, Brunswick, and surrounding areas  

12/30/24 Overachievers Student Grant The 2023 $15,000 G2 Overachievers Student Grant will be awarded by Pilot Pen in recognition of an outstanding student who rises beyond the level of their everyday studies and utilizes their learnings to positively impact the world around them. Entrants for this award will also need to submit 1,000 - 2,000 handwritten words explaining how they or the person they’re nominating make a difference in the world around them and why they deserve to be recognized for these efforts 

12/31/24 Roger W Kahn - $10,000 (4 awards) - Current high school senior intending to pursue an aerospace or related major (engineering) at a college or university 

12/31/24 Mindscape Big Picture Scholarship - $10,000 - 2 Awards - To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

Have a deep curiosity in studying the universe for its own sake, whether that be pursuing studies in physics, philosophy, biology, mathematics, literature, or any other field that seeks better understanding of our existence.

12/31/24 Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship -  The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship is a merit-based program that helps students fulfill their dreams of higher education. The scholarship is named for Gen and Kelly Tanabe, best-selling authors on education, whose generous donations fund this program.

12/31/24 Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Scholarship - $10,000 – 15 Awards To be eligible a student must:

A) Be a high school senior that plans on attending college or university in the Fall of 2025.

B) Be an Eagle Scout who is registered in an active unit and has not reached their nineteenth birthday.

DEC 31 FloSports Indoor Track Scholarship - NC High School Athletic Association sponsored scholarship for indoor track runners

UNCF Scholarship Opportunities - multiple scholarship options with varying due dates

NC Reach Scholarship-Ongoing, Rolling Application Deadline-for NC foster care students

UNC Greensboro Teaching Fellows Scholarship-Apply using this link.

1/1/25-AFSA High School Senior Scholarship Contest- must read the “Fire Sprinkler Essay” and then take a ten question multiple-choice test. 

1/1/25- MIT THINK Scholars Program- Applicant must submit a project proposal on a science, technology or engineering idea.

1/8/25- Live Mas Scholarship- Applicant must submit a video (two minutes or less) that tells the story of their life’s passion.

1/3/25-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.

1/6/25-Elite Lawyer Scholarship- Applicant must submit an essay or video on what positive change they are working to bring to their community this year.

1/9/25-Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship-Applicant must show leadership potential, dedication to community service, and evidence of financial need.

1/9/25-National FFA Scholarship-Applicant must be a current FFA member.

1/15/25 - Boeing Scholars Program - $7,000 – 10 Awards.  To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be enrolled as a high school senior and plan on joining a career in the aviation industry. B) Be interested in aeronautical science or aviation maintenance science.

1/15/25 Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship - $5,000 (31 awards) - For seniors planning to have careers in government service.

1/17/25-Profile in Courage Essay Contest-Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to an act of political courage.

1/15/25-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.

1/15/25-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 

1/6/25-Meredith College STEM Scholarship-Applicant must major in biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, or math-Apply @ https://www.meredith.edu/scholarship/stem-scholars-program

1/15/25-ECU Scholarships-Visit their scholarship website @ at https://ecu.academicworks.com and complete an online application.

1/15/25-St. Andrews Society of North Carolina Scholarship-Must be of Scottish decent.

1/16/25-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-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.

1/15/25-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.

1/16/25-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.
1/16/25-National BETA Scholarship-All 12th grade BETA Members are invited to apply. Apply online @ http://www.betaclub.org/scholarship/scholarship-info

1/20/25-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.”

1/10/25-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.

1/17/25-Orange Scholars Program- Applicant must be a dependent of an hourly associate of The Home Depot or its subsidiaries 

1/17/25-U.S. Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Foundation Scholarship - $1500 ( number awarded determined at their discretion), students with a 3.75 GPA or higher, prefers applicants to include SAT or ACT scores

1/20/25 Sallie Southall Cotten Scholarship: applicants should be in the top 25% of the class

1/26/25-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:  see the email distributed to all seniors from Jennifer Crudeli (AHS & JTH) or Reagan Mauk (NHHS & LHS)

To submit the application, download the completed application packet to a pdf form and submit it to the appropriate google classroom.

Ashley & Hoggard: submit to the Ashley & Hoggard Scholarship Google Classroom for 24-25 at https://classroom.google.com/c/NzI0MzU5NjE1MDkz?cjc=gtbbuf3 Class Code: gtbbuf3

Laney & New Hanover: submit to the Laney & New Hanover Google Classroom for 24-25 at https://classroom.google.com/c/NzIzOTEzNjYyMDgy?cjc=7vqvgrq Class Code: 7vqvgrq  

1/24/25 Breanna Coleman Memorial Nursing Scholarship - $5,000 - 1 Award (Deadline: January 24, 2025)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be a high school senior who will be pursuing a four-year degree in nursing.

B) Be involved in volunteer work or other extracurricular activities outside of school.

1/31/25-The Applegate-Jackson-Parks Future Teacher Scholarship

1/31/25 Sparking Ice Flavorful Futures Scholarship

1/31/25-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).

1/31/25-WMU Scholarships-open to Baptist students, including children of Baptist missionaries, and those preparing for Baptist mission service.

1/31/25-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.

2/1/25- Dixie Softball Scholarship : Participated in Dixie Softball for 2 years-Application Link

2/1/25- The Cameron Scholarship at 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 

2/3/25- 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.

2/1/25-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.

2/1/25-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.

2/1/25-Mary Johnston Scholarship-$2,000-Open to incoming and current college students who are children, grandchildren, and legal dependents of OOIDA members.

2/1/25-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.

2/1/25-Roothbert Fund Scholarships-$7,000-Sponsor: The Roothbert Fund- seeks to provide support to persons motivated by spiritual values.

2/1/25-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.

2/1/25-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.
2/1/25-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.

2/1/25-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.

2/1/25-Arnold M. Miller | Find-A-Way Student Scholarship-$15,000-Scholarship is open to new and current students enrolled in an accredited beauty school.

2/2/25-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.

2/3/25 The Jerry McGee Endowed Scholarship - This award is unique in that it honors student-athletes who have distinguished themselves by overcoming adversity and returning to excel beyond expectations in their respective scholastic athletic sport(s). 4 awards of $1500 each. Recommendations due 2/13/25

2/3/25 Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards - $4000 (300 given) available to children and grandchildren of Elks members 

2/3/25- Elks Legacy Awards Scholarship-$4,000 scholarships available to children and grandchildren of Elks members 

2/5/25-Matthew C. Graziadei Achievement Scholarship -$1,500 Scholarship Award to a North Carolina high school senior with a disability.

2/5/25 Willie Bradshaw Memorial Endowed Scholarship

2/6/25-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.

2/7/25 -Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship

2/7/25 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. 

2/10/24-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.

2/10/25- 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?

2/12/25- 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.

2/13/25-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.”

2/13/25- Coastal Federation's Coastal Stewardship Award Application-$1,000 award per student in recognition of outstanding dedication to our coastal environment.

2/15/25- Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholarship-Must be of Hispanic heritage

2/15/25- NCSU General Scholarships :PACK ASSIST

2/15/25-DEED Educational Scholarships: Lineworker and Technical education scholarship-$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. 

2/15/25-Scholarships4mom.net Scholarship-$10,000-Applicant must be a mother or an expectant mother.

2/15/25-Varsity Tutors College Scholarship Contest-$200-Applicant must submit an essay answering the prompt: “Reflect on a particular subject or topic that has sparked your intellectual curiosity and passion for learning. How has this area of study influenced your academic pursuits and shaped your educational goals for the future?”

2/15/25 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.

2/15/25 National Press Club Scholarship for Diversity Honoring Julie Schoo

2/16/25- Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship - studying in NC, essay, $3,000 (1), $1000 (1), $800 (1). & $400 (3)

2/17/25- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship

2/19/25-SPJ High School Essay Contest-$1,000-Applicant must submit an essay on the topic, “What is the biggest challenge journalists face today, and how might they overcome it?”

2/20/25- 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/TBD-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. Will be reinstated for the 25-26 school year.

2/20/25-Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship-$10,000-Applicant must be a vegetarian and have promoted vegetarianism in their school and/or community.

2/20/25-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.

2/21/25 (registration deadline)-Mathworks Math Modeling Challenge-$5,000: Scholarship challenge is open to high school juniors and seniors.

FEB 23 Ridley Scholarship Program @ the University of Virginia: Scholarship for Black students who 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.

2/24/25 (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.

2/27?/25-Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum Student Essay Contest- Not holding the essay contest in 2025 $1,000-Applicant must submit on the benefits and challenges of a non-violent, democratic society.

2/TBD/26 Suspended until 25-26 -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.

2/28/25-$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!

2/28/25-$2,000 “No Essay” College Scholarship-$2,000-Applicant must log in to Niche or create a free account to apply for the scholarship.

2/28/25-AMS Minority Scholarships-$6,000-planning to pursue careers in the atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences.

2/28/25 Information Security Undergraduate Scholarship - $5000 (20 awards) - Must be pursuing, or plan to pursue, a degree with a focus on cybersecurity, information assurance or similar field 

2/28/25-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.

2/28/25-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?/25-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.

2/28/25-Nitro College Scholarship $2,000-Applicant must complete a scholarship survey, and answer three short-answer questions.

2/28/25-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.

2/28/25-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?”

2/28/25-Sallie Mae $1,000 Monthly Sweepstakes $1,000-Applicant must complete an online registration form.

2/28/25-School Survey Sweepstakes-$1,000-Individual must take a survey on a United States high school.

2/28/25-Sweet and Simple Scholarship: $1,500-Applicant must submit a short written response about a gift they received.

2/28/25-The $1,000 SuperCollege Scholarship-$1,000

2/28/25-TheDream.US National Scholarship Program: Applicant must be a DREAMer who is DACA eligible and has applied for or received DACA approval. 

2/28/25-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.

2/28/25-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.

2/28/25 BMW/SAE Engineering Scholarship

2/28/25 3pm Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU) Memorial Scholarship

2/28/25 Dennis J. Sommer Scholarship for Excellence in Education

2/28/25 The Wilmington Choral Society awards the Dave Hardee Scholarship for Vocal Performing Arts or Music Education: LOCAL to a graduating high school student in New Hanover, Brunswick or Pender County, who is active in a school, church or private choral program, and who plans to pursue vocal performing arts or music education at the college level.  $2000

2/28/25 - Advocates for African Americans Carolinas Scholarship - Advocates for African Americans Carolinas Scholarship chapter provides scholarships to college-bound students from North and South Carolina who are pursuing a major in engineering, computer science, the sciences, accounting, finance or business administration. 

Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA)

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 award any scholarships, etc. if you haven't filled this out.

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

HighFiveScholarships.com 

www.CFNC.org 

Sallie Mae 

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, 2025

• 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!

3/1/25 Horatio Alger Scholarships: family income less than $55,000, various scholarships

1st  "Unboxing Your Life" Video Sholarship by Sttark - $3,000 scholarship to a U.S. high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who is willing to open up and unbox their life in a creative 5-minute video. 

3/1/25 Dixie Youth Baseball Scholarship

3/1/25 Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) Scholarship: Students intending to pursue a college curriculum directed toward a career in applied geophysics

3/1/25 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. 

3/1/25 The American Chemical Society Scholarship

3/1/25 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

3/1/25 Ducks Unlimited National Scholarship

3/1/25 Forgivable Education Loans for Service

3/1/25 National Italian American Foundation Scholarships - $12,000 - 200 Awards, To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Have at least one ancestor who has immigrated from Italy. B) Be enrolled in a US-accredited institution on a full-time basis for the Fall 2025 semester. Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12757/national-italian-american-foundation-scholarships

3/1/25  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.

3/2/25-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)..

3/3/25-(ISC)2 Undergraduate Scholarships-$5,000-must be pursuing, or planning to pursue, a degree with a focus on cyber security or information assurance.

3/3/25 Joseph Bergin and Elsa Flower Davies Scholarship - LOCAL, education, teaching or nursing (special consideration for Gerontology -related nursing)

3/3/25 Myrtle Grove Fire Department Memorial Scholarship - LOCAL, firefighters or descendants of firefighters

3/3/25 Andrew Stephen Hendrix Scholarship Endowment - LOCAL, New Hanover County, favors restaurant workers

3/3/25  Fred and Betty Worsh Scholarship LOCAL provides financial support to residents of Brunswick and New Hanover County pursuing higher education. 

3/3/25 Cody Blue Pilkington Scholarship Fund (NCSU)- North Carolina resident students who are entering their Freshman or Sophomore year to study engineering

3/3/25 JADE Learning Electrical Technologies Scholarship - NC Technical or occupational schools

3/4/25 North Carolina Farm Bureau R. Flake Shaw Scholarship Program - for students with Intent to pursue a career in agriculture or in an agricultural-related field 

3/5/25-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.

3/5/24 North Carolina Central University Alumni Association: students planning to attend NCCU

3/7/25 The North Carolina Hospitality Education Foundation (NC HEF)

3/12/25 NC American Indian Fund Scholarship - $1,000 scholarships to students who demonstrate a commitment to the American Indian community, extracurricular and volunteer involvement, financial need, and academic success.  

3/13/25 Microsoft Women Scholarship: $5000, Empowering women and non-binary high school seniors to pursue a career in the technology industry.​ Must demonstrate financial need.

3/13/25 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. 

3/14/25-AMS Freshman Undergraduate Scholarships-$5,000-must be planning to pursue a degree in the atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences.

MARCH 14 (11th) ISACA Scholarships -  The ISACA Foundation (previously known as One In Tech), provides scholarships to students interested in the IT audit, risk, security, assurance and cybersecurity fields. (1st of 2 deadlines for next year's seniors)

3/14/25- 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.

3/14/25 Robert E. Barnhill, Sr. Scholarship Fund

3/15/25 - Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarship - LOCAL - New Hanover, Pender, Brunswick

3/15/25 - Douglas L Johnson Scholarship - LOCAL for UNCW, male of African descent, from New Hanover/Pender/Brunswick/Columbus counties, $500 renewable

3/15/25 NC Alpha Delta Kappa Student Achievement Scholarship - pursuing an Education degree

3/15/25 Beyond the Boroughs National Scholarship Scholarships up to $20,000 over four years will be awarded to high school seniors or college students who resides in a low-income household. A minimum 2.5 GPA and involvement in extra-curricular activities or work is required. To apply you have to fill out the form, write four essays and submit one recommendation. 

3/15/25 Shell Oil Company Technical Scholarship and Shell Incentive Fund Scholarship: $2,500 - 20 Awards: To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:A) Pl an to enroll full-time in one of the following majors: geology, geophysics, physics, chemical, civil, electrical, geological, geophysical, mechanical or petroleum engineering. B) Be a graduating high school senior with an interest in the energy industry and demonstrated aptitude in mathematics and science.

3/15/25 The UCT Charities Heaston Scholarship helps students achieve their dreams of a college education. The program consists of three scholarships granted to three students annually; each covering four years of undergraduate education. The scholarships are:

The Jack & Betty Heaston Memorial Scholarship – $6,000 per year for four years.

The Betty Y. Heaston Memorial Scholarship – $3,000 per year for four years.

The Jack Heaston Memorial Scholarship – $3,000 per year for four years.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE MAILED & RECEIVED BY DEADLINE.

3/15/2025 Hagan Scholarship - merit based scholarship awarding up to $7500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters as well as $2,000 for to purchase essential items for college. Minimum 3.5 unweighted GPA required enrolling in any 4-year college/university. Must work 240 hours between January and September before starting college. Application can be downloaded from website. 

3/16/2025 Scholarship For Journalism Diversity - $20,000 - 1 Award (Deadline: March 16, 2025) A student must: A) Be a high school senior with a grade point average of 3.0 or better. B) Be preparing to enter college and intend to become a journalist. 

3/17/25 National Army ROTC Scholarship:3rd option of 3 deadlines. Deadline to start application is March 4

3/19/25 Pat Gainey Student Award Application

3/20/25 Herter-O'Neal Scholarship Scholarship Brochure, Website with application and guidelines:  LOCAL, pursuing an associates or bachelors in business

3/21/25-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.

3/21/25 Wilmington Road Runners Scholarship - LOCAL, 2 x $3000, 4 x $1500

3/21/24 SENCLAND MOAA SCHOLARSHIP -  (scroll down on the webpage to find the info for this scholarship) The SENCLAND Chapter of the Military Officers Association of American will again offer scholarships to qualifying seniors who are members of JROTC units or non-JROTC seniors who are children of active duty or honorably retired service members.

3/24/2025 2025-2026 UNCF STEM Scholars Program - Be African American, Hispanic American, Asian Pacific Islander American, American Indian / Alaskan Native and plan to pursue a STEM major and career

3/26/25 The American Legion Legacy Scholarship -  Children, adopted child or stepchild of U.S. military members who died while on active duty on or after Sept. 11, 2001. Children, adopted child or stepchild of post-9/11 veterans having been assigned a combined disability rating of 50 percent or greater by the Department of Veterans Affairs also qualify.

3/28/25 North Carolina Troopers Association Scholarship - Applicants must be a dependent (natural, adopted or step) son or daughter of an active or deceased member of the NCTA (Associate Members are not eligible), who shall have been an active member continuously for a minimum of (2) two years in a row prior to application.

3/28/2025 Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Scholarship -LOCAL 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. 

3/31/25 TED G. WILSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION - (High School seniors and above) who plan to further their education in the construction industry. 

3/31/25 The Chairman's Scholarship - NC, SC, GA, AL, $3500 (each to 3 students), Showing commitment to community and academics

3/31/25 Little Red Jumpsuit Scholarship - Girls only

3/31/25 The North Carolina Association of Rescue and Emergency Medical Services, Inc.

3/31/25 $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?" 

3/31/25 Eagle Scout Scholarships - Nat'l Jewish Committee on Scouting - $5,000 (3 awards), active member of a synagogue and possess the Ner Tamid or Etz Chaim religious emblem

3/31/25 NC School Resource Officers Scholarship - awards 8 regional grants of $500 paid directly to the college or university; click here for guidelines

3/31/25 Airmen Memorial Foundation Scholarship Program - $5,000 - 15 Awards. To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be age 23 years or younger and have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. B) Be a child/adopted or stepchild of an active duty, retired or veteran member of USAF, ANG or AFRC.

3/31/25 Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship - $3,500 - 58 Awards. To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be a childhood cancer survivor under the age of 25 and diagnosed before the age of 18.  B) Be accepted into a post-secondary school for the fall semester of the upcoming academic year.

3/31/25 Kezian Science Scholarship - $1200, majoring in a science field and pursuing advanced education.Applications will be reviewed by our scholarship committee and will be awarded based on academic merit, community service, and financial need.  Applicants must be 18 years of age by the deadline.

3/31/25-Courage to Grow Scholarship: $500-Applicant must explain in 250 words or less why they believe they should be awarded the scholarship.

3/31/25 Self Help Credit Union - LOCAL - $1000

MARCH 31 FloSports Outdoor Track & Field Scholarship - NC High School Athletic Association sponsored scholarship for track & field athletes

1st 5pm  AFA Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship Essay Contest

1st Project Yellow Light Video or Radio Scholarship

1st  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. 

1st The Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship

4th 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

7th  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

10th Cape Fear Community College Merit Scholarship - Local  

15th The Island Men Scholarship - LOCAL - Pleasure Island and surrounding area south of St. Vincent Drive, $2,500 to 5 students

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

15th Tony Cullen Memorial Lacrosse Scholarship - NC

15th Marine Federal Credit Union Scholarship

15th The American Association of Blacks in Energy 

15th EVERFI Accounting Scholarship - $5000, for students interested in a career in accounting

15th Coastal Federation Coastal Stewardship Scholarship Application - Coastal NC

15th 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. 

15th League of Women Voters of Lower Cape Fear - LOCAL. Applicants will provide two non-family references, at least one from a teacher. In addition, the applicant is required to submit the scholarship application form and video link presenting responses to two questions.  

18th Bob R Maguire Memorial Scholarship or NC Child Support Council Scholarship

18th National Association of Negro Business & Professional Women's Clubs

19th Winthrope Fine Arts Portfolio Scholarship

21st Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships - $5,000 - 20 Awards, To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be enrolled or planning to matriculate at an accredited college in the United States for the Fall 2025/Spring 2026 academic school year with the intention of maintaining full-time status for the entire year. B) Plan on enrolling in one of the following: graphic design, visual design, interaction design, game design, illustration, animation, computer animation, or photography.

22nd 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.  

24th NCCU Cape Fear Alumni Chapter - LOCAL $1,000

25th  New Hanover County ABC Underage Drinking Prevention Scholarship Instructions - LOCAL, 25 awards of $1500 (click for Scholarship agreement)

23rd The Student-View Scholarship

25th  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

4/30/25 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. 

4/30/25  Easton/NFAA Scholarship Program - $5,000 (5 awards)- for students who compete in archery

30th Remember Carly Rae Scholarship - LOCAL - (requires coach nomination at ASHLEY ONLY) 

30th Valerie Lynn Palermo SMILE Scholarship We have established this memorial scholarship fund in Valerie’s name to ensure that her Smile will continue to shine through others for many years to come.  Scholarship awards range from $1,000 – $5,000 per recipient. Applicants must fill out the online form and submit a 3-minute video. 

4/30/25 New Hanover County Branch NAACP Scholarship - LOCAL, 4 scholarships of $2000, one of $500 

4/30/25 Bridges to Healthcare Phase 2: LOCAL - pursuing healthcare at select NC Community Colleges

4/30/25 NC Home Builder Association scholarship: $1000 be attending a community college or technical school, one in each of NCHBA’s eight regions. Applicants must be seeking a career in a skilled trade directly related to residential construction.

5/1/25 - ASHLEY ONLY - Alan Tad Dugan Scholarship - LOCAL

5/1/25 - Delta Nu Sigma Blue and White Scholarship - LOCAL - New Hanover, Pender, Brunswick County

5/1/25 - Harry B. Anderson Scholarship - $5,000 - 4 Awards , To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be a female student who has at least a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. B) Plan on pursuing a STEM related degree. 

5/1/25 ASHRAE High School Senior Scholarships - $3,000 - 4 Awards, To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be a high school senior with a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0. B) Be accepted into an engineering, pre-engineering, or engineering technology program.

5/1/25 Thermo Fisher Scientific Antibody Scholarship - $10,000/$5000 - 1 Award/5 Awards, To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be a legal resident of the 50 U.S. states or District of Columbia. B) Have a declared major of biology, chemistry, biochemistry or a related life science field.

5/4/25 Benjamin Lancaster "Speak Life" Ripple Scholarship - LOCAL - New Hanover, Pender, look to the bottom of the website

5/6/25, 5pm -ASHLEY ONLY- Ashley High School Athletics Booster Club - 2025 Scholarship5/15/25-Maude and Alexander Hadden Scholarship-$up to $10,000-The Scholarship Committee will consider character, financial need, scholastic achievement (at least a 3.5 GPA), objectives, volunteerism, potential for leadership and good citizenship.

5/12/25, 4pm- HOGGARD ONLY - Nicole "Otter" Ottaway Memorial Scholarship

MAY 12 Stand up to distracted driving scholarship: $1,000 (5 awards) 1,000 word essay to the question: How has distracted driving affected your life? What ideas do you have to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving and prevent this behavior among young drivers?

5/15/25 Hadden Scholarship - 25 awards of $10,000, renewable

5/15/25 Lift Up Our Voices Scholarship - $3500, The Lift Up Our Voices Scholarship focuses on broadening the number of women students and students of color in the field of music composition.  

5/22/25 -JUNIORS- Early deadline -Cameron Impact Scholar - FULL Tuition ANYWHERE!  Only accepts 3000 applicants for 15 winners.

June 2025

6/1/25 Buddy Pelletier Surfing Foundation Scholarship

6/2/25 Burress Law Underdog Scholarship

6/10/25 Young Women in STEM

6/10/25 Abbott & Fenner Scholarship

6/11/25 Orth Dermatologics Scholarship - $10,000, must have been treated for a dermatological condition

6/15/25 Horatio Alger National Career & Technical Scholarship

6/19/25 BigSun Scholarship

6/20/25William Griggs Memorial Scholarship for Science & Math - $2,500, for women pursuing a 2 or 4 year degree in science or math

6/30/25 Sigma Omicron Epsilon ROSE Scholarship - attending ECU, NCSU, UNC-Pembroke

6/30/25 Korean American Scholarship Foundation

6/30/25 The "No Sweat" Scholarship

July 2025

7/1/25 Asheville Latin Americans Achieving Success WNC College Scholarship