Local Scholarships
scholarships awarded by sources outside of post-secondary institutions
*Please note that some dates are not official dates, if a date only shows the month and year then it is an estimate based on when the particular scholarship is typically due
**Scholarships are listed chronologically by due date to the best of our knowledge of deadlines. Please check back frequently for updated deadlines. If a scholarship still has a listed deadline from last school year, we do not have updated information yet.
Foundation For The Carolina's Scholarship Search
Description: Local/State/Merit-Based/Need-Based
Award: Varies
Requirements: Varies
Deadline: Varies
More Info: Click HERE to search for scholarships
NC JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship Program
Description: State/National
Award:$500 State level, $1,000 at National level
Requirements: Must be a graduating senior who is a US Citizen. Must be attending an accredited 4-year or 2-year college/university or trade school next year. Be careful to submit all required application materials in order and follow all instructions carefully.
Deadline: Completed applications are to be mailed and POSTMARKED by January 13, 2023.
More Info: NC/US JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship Program <---More information and link to application
North Carolina Hispanic College Fund
Description: State
Award: $500-$3,000
Requirements: 2.5+ GPA, Students who are of Hispanic/Latino background (preference will be given to foreign-born applicants or the native born children of foreign-born parents). Recipients will be chosen based on family economic need, community involvement, academic achievement, volunteerism, and leadership.
Deadline: January 15, 2022 (Application opens on Nov. 1, 2021)
More Info: North Carolina Hispanic College Fund
Crumley Roberts Chairman's scholarship
Description: State/Merit-Based
Award: $2,500
Requirements: Will attend an accredited 4 year college/university
Deadline: Application Portal opened in October and will close January 31, 2023
More Info: Crumley Roberts Chairman's Scholarships
Little Red Jumpsuit Tour Scholarship- Crumley Roberts
Description: State
Award: $2,000
Requirements: Awarded to four women who are interested in furthering their education at any level in the fall.
Deadline: Application Portal opened in October and will close January 31, 2023.
More Info: Crumley Roberts Scholarships
North Carolina High School Athletic Association Endowed Fund Scholarships
Description: State
Award: Varies
Requirements: Varies, depending on scholarship
Deadline: Varies, depending on scholarship
Earliest Scholarship Deadline - November 15, 2022
Latest Scholarship Deadline - April 14, 2023
More Info: NCHSAA Endowed Fund Scholarships
Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship
Description: State
Award: $800-$3,000
Requirements: Essay required (see link below for essay prompt)- The website includes past winning essays, which can help guide you on what they're looking to award! Topics vary year to year.
Deadline: Sunday, February 5, 2024 at 11:59pm (must submit online)
More Info: Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship
State Employees Credit Union “People Helping People” Scholarship
Description: Local/Randolph County/Need-Based/Merit-Based
Award: $10,000 over 4 years/4 winners for Randolph County School System
Requirements: SECU requires all applicants to follow the formal application process set by the SECU Foundation. All graduating seniors meeting the stated criteria will be eligible for consideration. The criteria have been designed to give the Scholarship Selection Committee flexibility in awarding the scholarship. The committee will recognize an individual in the senior graduating class deserving of an opportunity to attend college and will select recipient(s) without regard to race, sex, color, creed, religious preference, age, national origin or disability. The Scholarship Selection Committee will use the following criteria to award the SECU Foundation People Helping People Scholarship to a recipient who:
1. Is either an SECU member or is eligible for membership through a parent/guardian. Student or
their parent/guardian must be a member at the time of application.*****Must now complete verification form FIRST before receiving application*****
2. Is a senior at a North Carolina public high school who has been accepted to one of the 16 constituent campuses of the University of North Carolina System, which the student plans to attend.
3. Is a US citizen and a resident of North Carolina.
4. Identifies a financial need as determined by submission of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
5. Best exemplifies the “People Helping People” philosophy of State Employees’ Credit Union, and has demonstrated leadership, excellence of character, integrity, and community involvement.
6. Demonstrates scholastic achievement with a maintained 2.5 or higher unweighted grade point average on a 4.0 scale, and may be deserving of financial aid.
7. Will use the scholarship to pay for full-time undergraduate student tuition and fees.
8. Agrees to continue as a full-time student in good standing with the same university for up to eight (8) consecutive fall/spring semesters payable at $1,250 per semester.
9. Is not a Board Director, employee, or immediate family member of an employee of State Employees’ Credit Union or the SECU Foundation.
Deadline: Monday, February 12, 2024- Click HERE to begin the application process, beginning with a membership verification
PEARL BERLIN SCHOLARSHIP
Description: Local/Triad
Award: Up to $3,000
Requirements: Must be a resident of Randolph, Guilford, Forsyth, Rockingham, or Alamance counties. For graduating seniors entering an accredited institution in Fall 2022. Intended for self-identified LGBTQ individuals or straight allies with a demonstrated commitment to serve, or desire to serve, the LGBTQ community.
Deadline: Friday, February 23, 2024
More Info: Pearl Berlin Scholarship Information and Application
Golden LEAF Scholars Program (to attend 4-year institution)
Description: Local/Merit-Based/Need-Based
Award: $12,000 total ($3,000/yr)
Requirements: Students must plan to attend a college/university on this College List, Recipients are selected based upon multiple factors including grade point average, financial need, length of residence in the county and the ability to communicate a commitment to returning to a rural county that is economically distressed.
Deadline: Friday, March 1, 2024 (Applications will open in January 2023)
More Info: Golden LEAF Scholars Program
Golden LEAF Scholars Program (to attend 2-year institution/community college)
Description: Local/Need-Based
Award: up to $2,250 school year
Requirements: Students attending or planning to attend any of North Carolina’s participating community colleges who reside in a qualifying county and demonstrate financial need are eligible to apply.
Deadline: Each participating college will set the deadline for the scholarship application.
Contact your college's financial aid office (link to NCCCS's website) as soon as you plan to enroll to determine application deadlines.
More Info: Golden LEAF Scholars Program
North Carolina Farm Bureau R. Flake Shaw Scholarship
Description: State
Award: $4,000/year for 4-year college and $1,000/year for 2-year college
Requirements: Scholarships are awarded to rising freshmen (AKA high school seniors) who demonstrate the intention to pursue a career in agriculture or in an ag-related field, financial need, satisfactory grades, an evident understanding of the agricultural and/or agribusiness community, leadership potential, and preference is given to Farm Bureau members
Deadline: Monday, March 4, 2024 (must be emailed or received via mail by March 4)
More Info: NC Farm Bureau Scholarship Fund Information
Nido Qubein Associates Scholarship Fund
Description: Local
Award: Varies
Requirements: Plan to enroll full-time at any NC college or university accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Must have resided (and currently reside) in the High Point, Archdale, or Trinity city limits for at least 24 months. Good grades and financial need are strong considerations. Must have completed the FAFSA- you will need to include your SAR with your application.*Children, grand children, and great-grand children of the Trustees on the Nido Qubein Scholarship Board are not eligible* -This scholarship requires multiple items to be turned in with the application itself, including 3 letters of reference. START EARLY.
Deadline: Monday, March 11, 2024 (must be received in their office by this date- Turn in to Mrs. Sheets by Wednesday, March 7th for her to mail for you).
More Info: Please see or email Mrs. Sheets for the application.
Michelle S. Hedrick Teacher Scholarship
Description: Randolph County
Award: Varies
Requirements: Graduating seniors from Randolph County High Schools with special consideration given to students from Trinity and Wheatmore High Schools and are pursuing an undergraduate teaching degree K-12 at an accredited college or university are eligible to apply. The student must have applied to a higher learning institution and plan to attend school the fall semester after graduation. Recipients will be chosen on the basis of exhibiting the traits and characteristics Michelle S. Hedrick held in high regard for teachers of excellence.
Deadline: Friday, March 15, 2024
More Info: To apply or to learn more about this scholarship and others, visit nccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships
Herter-O'Neal Scholarship
Description: State
Award: $750
Requirements: Open to students pursuing a college degree (Associate's and/or Bachelor's) in a business-related field of study.
Deadline: Wednesday, March 20, 2024
More Info: Email Mrs. Sheets for more information and application
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Sigma Kappa Omega Chapter Scholarships
Description: Local
Award: Varies (3 Scholarships available to current high school seniors
Requirements: Available to African American seniors who are continuing with the completion of an Undergraduate Degree or Trade School Program. Applicants are required to have demonstrated exceptional community service involvement and maintain high scholastic standards. Requires 2 letters of recommendation, so start application early!
Deadline: Friday, March 22, 2024
More Info: Email Mrs. Sheets for more information and application
Randolph Communications General Scholarship
Description: County
Award: $1,000
Requirements: Must be a customer (or parent is a customer) of Randolph Communications, must enroll in an accredited school of higher education in NC. Must submit application along with SAT &/or ACT. Two letters of recommendations is required (ask for these early).
Deadline: Must be turned in to Mrs. Sheets by Thursday, March 28, 2024
More Info: Email or see Mrs. Sheets for the application. Follow the "How to Apply" instructions carefully.
Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship for Prospective Female Educators
Description: Local/Randolph County
Award: $1,500 (2 scholarships will be awarded this year)
Requirements: Recipients are selected from the applications of female students who are enrolled in an accredited college or university to earn a degree in Education and who plan to become certified classroom teachers. Two grants in the amount of $1,500 will be awarded in 2023for schooling at an accredited university within the continental U.S. High school student applicants must attend one of the public, private, or charter schools in Randolph County or Asheboro City.
Applicants need the following:
· Completed Application Form
· Official Transcript
· Resume
· Sealed letter of recommendation from teacher/administrator
Deadline: All items must be postmarked and mailed together by Monday, April 1, 2024. OR turn all completed application materials into Mrs. Sheets by Tuesday, March 26th, 2024 for her to mail for you.
More Info: Please see or email Mrs. Sheets for an application.
Davidson Water, INC. Scholarship
Description: Local
Award: $5,000
Requirements: The applicant's parent or guardian must be a member of Davidson Water, Inc. (All customers of Davidson Water are members). Financial Need, Scholastic Achievement, Extra Curricular Activities, Accepted by an accredited four-year college or university
Deadline: Friday, March 29, 2024 (Application must be received in their office by this date. Mailing address is provided on application). ***If you would like Mrs. Sheets to mail your application, please turn in to Mrs. Sheets by March 25th!
More Info: Email Mrs. Sheets for an application or visit DWI Scholarship Program
Randolph County Farm Bureau Scholarship
Description: Local
Award: $5,000/year
Requirements: Persons are eligible to apply for selection if they are at least a high school graduate or equivalent, are related (immediate family) to a current Randolph County Farm Bureau Member, have leadership potential, are pursuing either a four-year college degree, or a two-year institute degree, attend an accredited college or university, preferably in North Carolina, sign the application, and if under 18 years of age have a parent/guardian sign, the candidate is pursuing a degree in agriculture, or an agriculturally-related field
Deadline: Monday, April 1, 2024 (Must be postmarked by this date).
OR Return to Mrs. Sheets by Wednesday, March 27, 2024 for her to mail.
More Info: Email Mrs. Sheets for application or follow link HERE.
Suzannah Blackwell Memorial Scholarship
Description: Local/State
Award: $500 (2 awards)
Requirements: Current NC and SC High School Seniors who are current or former English Learners (ELs) and intend to continue their education at an accredited U.S. university or community college in the 2024-2025 school year are eligible candidates. *Requires a recommendation with the SAME due date, so act early*
Deadline: Sunday, March 31, 2024
More Info: 2024 Scholarship Application and Details
NC Association of School Resource Officers Scholarship
Description: Local Piedmont
Award: $500
Requirements: Eligible candidates must be high school seniors on track to graduate, who are entering an accredited two or four-year college or university. Strong consideration will be given to financial need, but scholastic standing will also be very important along with participation in extra-curricular activities, personal reputation and moral integrity within the standards of NCASRO. ***This requires an essay and two letters of recommendation so work ahead***
Deadline: Sunday, March 31, 2024
More Info: Guidelines and Application are available HERE.
J. Howard Coble Scholarship
Description: Local Triad
Award: Varies
Requirements: Students who demonstrate the ideals and leadership qualities of Congressman Coble, including high moral character and good citizenship. Priority will be given to children of US military personnel or veterans, members of Scouting programs, and members of ROTC programs (but not limited to). Students must reside in one of the following counties in North Carolina: Alamance, Caswell, Davidson, Durham, Granville, Guilford, Moore, Orange, Person, Randolph, Rockingham, Rowan, Stokes, and Surry.
Deadline: Sunday, March 31, 2024
More Info: J. Howard Coble Scholarship Information
Richard Ellis Scholarship Fund
Description: Local/Randolph County
Award: up to $1,680
Requirements: Graduating senior from a high school in Randolph County pursuing an education in the field of agriculture.
Deadline: Wednesday, April 10, 2024
More Info: Email Mrs. Sheets for an application
Donna Easter Student Ethics Award by the Better Business Bureau
Description: Regional
Award: 4 awards valued between $2,500-7,500
Requirements: Any senior who plans on attending a two or four year college, technical school, or university beginning in the fall of 2023. Must be in good academic standing and show proof of community service and leadership while in high school. Does require a 500 word essay on an ethical dilemma.
Deadline: Friday, April 12, 2024 at 5pm
More Info: Click HERE for more information and to apply
State Employees Association of North Carolina (SEANC) Scholarships
Description: State
Award: $1,000- 49 awards
Requirements: Must be the dependent child of an SEANC member that plans to attend a technical school, community college, trade school, junior college, or a four-year university. 2 categories of scholarship (financial need and merit based). Can only apply to one.
Deadline: Monday, April 15, 2024
More Info: Click HERE for more information and to apply
Ferree Foundation Student Loans Scholars
Description: Local/1 guaranteed from THS
Award: $2,000 per year (The amount this year may vary)
Requirements: 2.0+ GPA, full-time enrollment at an accredited institution
Deadline: Friday, April 19, 2024 Due to Mrs. Sheets in Student Services (DO NOT MAIL TO FERREE FOUNDATION)
More Info: Ferree Foundation Scholars Website
Ferree Foundation Scholarship Application (This MUST be printed out and completed by hand)
Randolph County Retired School Personnel Scholarship
Description: Local/Randolph County
Award: $750
Requirements: 2023 graduate in the top 25% of his/her class, plans to pursue career in education, must be accepted to a college/university. Must include a handwritten letter as well as 2 letters of recommendation with application.
Deadline: Friday, April 21, 2023 (To be RECEIVED by mail to address provided) Please return to Mrs. Sheets by April 17, 2023 if you would like her to mail it on your behalf.
More Info: Email Mrs. Sheets for the application
Beta Sigma NC Alpha Delta Kappa Student Achievement Scholarship
Description: Local/Randolph County
Award: $500
Requirements: Currently a high school senior in good academic standing that plans to attend a college or university in the Fall
Deadline: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 to Mrs. Sheets
More Info: See or email Mrs. Sheets for the application
The David R. Williams, Sr. Scholarship Fund- by Thomasville-Archdale Pediatrics
Description: Local/THS gets 1 winner
Award: $1,000 per year
Requirements: Graduating seniors at the high schools who have a GPA of at least 3.2 are eligible to apply.
You will need to have a letter of recommendation from a faculty member to complete your
application. Any accredited community college, four-year college or university is acceptable, and you can postpone starting school for up to one year after graduating and still receive the scholarship. **Requires a written response to a prompt**
Deadline: Friday, April 26, 2024 Due to Mrs. Sheets in Student Services
More Info: Email Mrs. Sheets for an application
Randolph Sports Council Student-Athlete Scholarship
Description: Local/Randolph County- 1 female and 1 male winner from each school
Award: $500
Requirements: Seniors who plan to attend a 2-year or 4-year college/university, must have lettered in a varsity sport for at least 2 years, has a GPA of 2.5 or higher
Deadline: Friday, April 26, 2024 at 3:00 PM (Return via email or hard-copy to Mrs. Sheets or Coach Mitchell)
More Info: See or email Mrs. Sheets for an application
Archdale-Trinity Little League Basketball Association Scholarship
Description: Local/Randolph County
Award: $300 (2 awarded)
Requirements: Currently a high school senior in good academic standing that plans to attend a college or university in the Fall, previously participated in ATLLB
Deadline: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 (Return to Mrs. Sheets)
More Info: Email Mrs. Sheets for more information and application
Stayce Hedgecock Memorial Scholarship
Description: Trinity High School
Award: varies
Requirements: This scholarship is in honor of a 1996 graduate of THS- Stayce Hedgecock. It aims to focus on financial need, academics, community involvement, and volunteer experience. All seniors welcome to apply.
Deadline: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 (Return to Mrs. Sheets)
More Info: See or email Mrs. Sheets for an application
Paul R. Guthrie Vocational Education Scholarship
Description: Local/Randolph County
Award: Varies
Requirements: Intended for anyone that plans a career in some phase of Agriculture Education, Carpentry or Drafting, Health Sciences, Business, Family & Consumer Sciences, and Marketing Education. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA
Deadline: N/A
More Info: See or email Mrs. Sheets for more information and the application
Evelyn Lackey Hohn Athletic Scholarship
Description: THS
Award: TBA
Requirements: The family of Evelyn Lackey Hohn wishes to honor her decades of dedicated support of sports at Trinity High School by offering this scholarship to an outstanding Senior athlete who plans to continue his/her education.
Deadline: Friday, May 3, 2024 at 3pm- Turn in to Mrs. Sheets (hard-copy or email).
More Info: Click HERE for the scholarship application or email Mrs. Sheets for a copy
THS Chapter of BETA Club Scholarship
Description: THS
Award: 1 award of $500
Requirements: Must be a senior member of Beta Club, application includes a short essay
Deadline: Monday, May 6, 2024- Turned in to Mrs. Sheets
More Info: Please see or email Mrs. Sheets for the application
MIKE WASHBURN MEMORIAL ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP (THS Athletic Booster Club Scholarship)
Description: Local/THS
Award: Varies (up to 4 scholarships will be awarded)
Requirements: 1) Student-Athlete will have participated at the varsity level for 2 years, in 2 different sports, OR, at the Varsity level for 4 years in one sport. 2) Student-Athlete will have at least a 3.0 weighted GPA after 7 semesters and be committed to a 2 year or 4 year college. 3) While parent activity in the club is encouraged, a scholarship will not be awarded or denied based solely on parent involvement. However, in the event of a tie, parental or guardian involvement will be/can be used in deciding the tie. Parental or guardian involvement is defined as having been an active THS Bulldog Booster Club member for at least 2 years, and, as participating in one major fundraising event each year. Working in concessions more than 5 times throughout the year, or, for the majority of one season. For example, work every home soccer game or work 2 home game concessions during football, soccer (mens and womens) basketball and baseball. 4) Student-Athlete should have participated in the phone book drive for 2 years. 5) Student-Athlete will be in good standing with teachers as well as coaches and community. 6) The Scholarship Committee (THS) will submit applications meeting above criteria to the Booster Club, or, appointed replacement from the Board for a final decision. Up to four (4) scholarships will be awarded.
Deadline: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 (Return to Mrs. Sheets)
More Info: Email Mrs. Sheets for an application
SERCO Club of Archdale Trinity- Linda Johnson Scholarship Program
Description: Local/A-T area only
Award: $500
Requirements: Seeking graduating seniors with a record of volunteerism in the community in non-school sponsored activities and participation in extracurricular school activities. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, a total family annual income under $75,000, and plan to attend a 2 or 4 year college or technical school. Scholarship funds will be paid in December 2023 or January 2024 for the second semester of the student’s first year directly to the college and not to the student. It will be the student’s responsibility to submit to the SerCo Club at that time an invoice for second semester tuition and fees, student ID number and college information.
Deadline: Must be received SerCo by Sunday, May 12, 2024 by 4pm OR return to Mrs. Sheets by Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 to have her mail it for you.
More Info: See or email Mrs. Sheets for an application.
Heart of the Piedmont Chapter American Business Women’s Association Scholarship (Stephen Bufton Memorial Education Fund)
Description: Local
Award: $1,000
Requirements: Only women are eligible. Applicants must be citizens of the United States; residents of the following NC counties – Randolph, Guilford, Montgomery, Davidson, Wayne, Forsyth, Stokes, or Rockingham; and attending 4-year college or university in August 2022 with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Deadline: Monday, May 15, 2023
More Info: Eligible women must email Toby Page (tobypage@twc.com) for the application materials.
Randolph County School Nutrition Association Scholarship
Description: Randolph County
Award: $500
Requirements: Seniors who plan to attend a post-high school program in a food-related field. *Does require 2 recommendations, so work ahead*
Deadline: Friday, May 19, 2023 (Must be RECEIVED by this date). If you would like Mrs. Sheets to mail for you, please return completed applications to her by Monday, May 15th.
More Info: Email Mrs. Sheets for an application
Academy of Hospitality & Tourism Scholarship
Description: THS
Award: Varies
Requirements: Seniors graduating from Trinity High School's Academy of Hospitality and Tourism.
Deadline: Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 11:59pm
More Info: Click HERE for the application
Ivy Hands Foundation (2 Separate Scholarships- S. Marie Davis & Irene B. Moseley)
Description: Local
Award: Each scholarship is for $500
Requirements: S. Marie Davis Scholarship is need based. Family income is not to exceed $25,000. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale to be considered. Attending a 2-year or 4 year school.
Irene B. Moseley Scholarship is academic based. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale to be considered. Attending a 2 year or 4 year school.
***Both scholarships require the same application. Applicants should indicate which scholarship they are applying for on the application. Application includes a personal information sheet, activities sheet, essay, and school recommendation form. Official transcripts should also be submitted.
Deadline: Submission deadline is May 30,2024 at the address listed on the application instructions page. If you would like Mrs. Sheets to email or mail for you, completed applications must be turned in to her by May 28, 2024.
More Info: Please see or email Mrs. Sheets for the application materials.