The scholarships listed below are awarded to seniors at New Hanover High School.
New Hanover High School (NHHS) Alumni Organization Scholarships
Deadline: varies per school award
There are four scholarships the New Hanover High School Alumni Organization has designated specifically for New Hanover High School graduates. Three scholarships may be awarded to graduates attending Cape Fear Community College. One scholarship is designated for students planing to attend UNCW.
New Hanover High School Alumni Organization Endowed Academic Scholarship - deadline Nov. 25, 2025
This is an endowed $1,000 academic scholarship. It may be awarded to any NHHS graduate enrolling or currently attending CFCC. It may be used for general studies in all areas.
This is an endowed scholarship for a $1,000 annual scholarship for a Career and Trade program. The recipient must meet the following criteria:
Student must be a graduate of New Hanover High School
Applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 2.3 unweighted
Financial need preference
Applicant shall be considered without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender or handicap.
Must be employed part time or full time
Meet scholarship recipient in person or over the phone after selection.
New Hanover High School Alumni Organization Annual Career and Trade Scholarship for $1000 - deadline Nov. 25, 2025
Student must show Financial Need (EFC)
Student MUST be a graduate of New Hanover High School entering first year at CFCC
Student must be employed at least part-time
New Hanover High School Alumni Organization Scholarship Endowment to UNCW
Another endowed scholarship makes a $1,000 award to a New Hanover High School graduate attending UNCW. It may be administered at $500 per semester. The application is open December 1 through the priority date of March 1. Contact email is scholarships@uncw.edu
https://uncw.edu/finaid/scholarships.html
Deadline: January 31, 2025
This scholarship is for students in any program at CFCC. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and be graduates of New Hanover High School. The scholarship will be awarded based on financial need.
Apply: https://cfcc.academicworks.com/opportunities/16900
The Killian Family Old Well Scholarship
Deadline: February 24, 2024
To be awarded to a New Hanover High School graduate
To be awarded every even-numbered year beginning 2012 (will not be awarded in 2025)
The approximate amount is $3500 annually and can be renewed each year during the recipient’s undergraduate study, provided the student has at least a 2.75 GPA for the freshman year and a cumulative 3.0 each subsequent undergraduate year. The UNC Committee on Scholarships, Awards, and Student Aid will determine eligibility after the initial award.
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
Be admitted to UNC-Chapel Hill
Otherwise meet the standards for merit-based scholarships at UNC
Be selected by a committee of faculty and staff from New Hanover High School in the Spring of each award year(beginning in 2012)
In addition to excellence in academics, eligible students must also exhibit leadership through school activities, especially athletics (all 3 of the Killian children were NHHS athletes). Service inside and outside the school community is also expected along with demonstrated strong character.
Applicants should submit their interest letter, resume, and question responses by email to dewey.furr@gmail.com by February 22, 2024.
Scholarship Application: Click Here
Edgar C. Garrabrandt II and John R. Garrabrandt Memorial Healthcare Scholarship
Deadline: March 3, 2025
Eligible persons are graduating high school seniors at New Hanover High School in Wilmington, NC. Students must have a weighted cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher and must be planning to pursue a 4-year degree as a full-time student at an accredited public or private college or university. Applications will be evaluated on academic merit, community extracurricular involvement, and potential for success. Preference shall be given to students interested in pursuing health-related careers. Apply online: https://www.nccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships/edgar-c-garrabrant-ii-john-r-garrabrant-memorial-scholarship
Scholarship Flyer: Click HERE
The James Rippy Memorial Scholarship (Local NHHS Scholarship)
Deadline: March 28, 2025
Purpose: Award a NHHS senior student an athletic merit scholarship to attend the institute of higher learning of his/her choice. $1,200, non-renewable
Qualifications:
Good teammate, student, and school citizen who participated in football and/or track and field at New Hanover High School
Participant in at least one school-based extracurricular club or activity
Volunteer in the community
Will attend an institute of higher learning in the fall, but playing a collegiate sport is not required
Directions: Complete the application in Google Classroom and upload proof of acceptance to a university to the Scholarship Google Classroom and then secure recommendations.
Two (2) recommendations are required. The recommendations must be from a teacher, coach, school counselor, principal, employer, or community member. The applicant must copy and share this recommendation link with the recommender. The recommenders will complete the recommendations using this link. Application and recommendations are due by 5:00pm on March 28, 2025.
General William Hartzog JROTC Scholarship
Deadline: May 2, 2025
Scholarship value: $500
Applicant criteria:
Must be a senior enrolled in JROTC-Army courses at New Hanover High School
Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
No criminal record
Must demonstrate good citizenship
Must plan to attend college
To apply, submit a resume and short essay (1 page or less) describing why you believe you should be chosen for this scholarship. You must also submit a copy of your college acceptance letter. Your Resume, essay, and college acceptance letter should be uploaded to the Scholarship Google Classroom
Nathanson Family Scholarship
Deadline: April 25, 2025
Scholarship value: $1,000
Applicant criteria:
Must be a graduating senior at New Hanover High School
Must be college-bound
Must plan to pursue an undergraduate degree in a cultural arts-related field, including but not limited to the field of visual arts, performing arts and/or art education
Must demonstrate strong academic credentials
To apply, submit a resume and short essay (1 page) describing why you believe you should be chosen for this scholarship. You must also submit a copy of your college acceptance letter. Your Resume, essay, and college acceptance letter should be uploaded to the NHHS Scholarship Google Classroom:
Class of 1972 Hoggard/NHHS Scholarship
Deadline: April 30, 2025
The combined Williston Class of 1972, J.T. Hoggard, and New Hanover High School (NHHS), are elated that you have chosen to further and obtain a higher education, equipping you for today’s society’s work force. We will assist you financially. The Class Motto is, “Making A Difference.”
ELIGIBILITY:
Must be a currently enrolled and attending J.T. Hoggard or NHHS
Must enter a university, college, or secondary educational institution of higher learning in the fall of this current year.
Must have a grade point average of 2.5
Must complete all instructions regarding the completion of the application process
Application: Scholarship Application Class of 1972 Hoggard/NHHS
NHHS Retired Staff Senior Scholarship Fund
Deadline: May 13, 2024 (may not be awarded 2025)
Value of scholarship $1500.00)
Criteria:
Must be a graduating senior from New Hanover High School.
Must have been accepted to an institution of higher learning. Attach copy of acceptance letter to institution where you will be attending, including address of said institution.
Must submit a written recommendation from a NHHS staff member, including perceived need.
Must submit a typed essay of at least 200 words on the topic “What Being a Wildcat Means to Me.”
Must attach a current transcript including SAT/ACT scores.
Application packet emailed to nhhsretiredscholarshipfund@gmail.com