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The 2024 scholarship award will be made to one deserving female high school senior to cover educational cost up to and not to exceed $125,000 total. The award is targeted to honor a female high school senior who exhibits personal integrity and excellence through academic achievement and community involvement, and the awardee must demonstrate a moderate to significant need for financial assistance in attaining her higher educational goals. The recipient may complete her undergraduate studies in the field of her choice at an accredited four-year college or university of her choice. 

Eligibility:

• Must be a female senior high school senior who qualifies for free or reduced fare lunch based upon U.S. Federal guidelines. NOTE: Applicants do not have to receive free or reduced fare lunch, they simply need to meet the qualifications for it.

• Must be graduating in May or June of the award year (2023) and enrolling as a full-time student at an accredited college or university in the fall of the same year.

• Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

• Must demonstrate a moderate to significant financial need.

• Must demonstrate a commitment to community service and involvement.

• Affiliation with any members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated or any of its auxiliary organizations is not a requirement.

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Lumbee Guaranty Bank has established a scholarship program to assist high school seniors from select high schools who plan to continue their education in college or vocational school programs. If selected as a recipient, the student will receive a $1,000 award.

Eligibility: 

• Be a graduating high school senior from St. Pauls High School – St. Pauls, NC

• Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year.

Selection of Recipients

Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of:

• Academic record

• Demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities

• Work experience

• A statement of educational and career goals and objectives

• Unusual personal or family circumstances

• Financial need, as calculated by Scholarship America, must be demonstrated for the student to receive an award. 

• Preference will be given to students with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 – 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.

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Our Scholars have what it takes to succeed in college and in life! While we consider your GPA, we place great emphasis on your commitment to community service and your demonstrated ability to overcome the barriers and challenges that undocumented students face each day. Our Award The National Scholarship Award will cover your tuition and fees up to a maximum of $16,500 for an associate degree and $33,000 for a bachelor’s degree at one of our Partner Colleges (See Partner College List HERE ) You can renew the Award each year so long as you meet the continuing eligibility criteria.

• Are undocumented and came to the United States before November 1, 2019, and have continuously lived in the United States since then or have DACA or TPS; 

• 2. Came to the United States before the age of 16 (if you were born in the U.S. – you are not eligible for our scholarship); 

• 3. Have significant unmet financial need; 

• 4. Have graduated or will graduate from a United States high school (or have earned or will earn a high school equivalency diploma) before Fall of 2025; 

• 5. Graduated or will graduate with a high school GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale or have a cumulative college GPA of 2.5 or better; 

• 6. Intend to enroll full-time in an associate or bachelor’s degree program at a Partner College in your state in the Fall of 2025 or Spring of 2026; and

• 7. Are eligible for in-state tuition* at the Partner College (List HERE ) you want to attend (not applicable if it is a private Partner College in your state).

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Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria to be considered for a Teaching Fellows award:

• Be accepted to enroll in an approved educator preparation program leading to initial licensure in an eligible area at one of the ten Teaching Fellows partner institutions.

• Be one of the following:

  • A North Carolina high school senior

  • A student applying to transfer to an educator preparation program at one of the ten Teaching Fellows partner institutions

  • A student already enrolled at one of the ten Teaching Fellows partner institutions who transitions into an educator preparation program

  • An individual with a bachelor’s degree pursuing preparation for teacher licensure at one of the ten Teaching Fellows partner institutions

Minimum Academic Requirements

• High school applicants or applicants with fewer than 24 hours of college credit must have a minimum unweighted high school GPA of 3.0. While not required, we strongly encourage applicants to submit an SAT and/or ACT score.

• Applicants with more than 24 hours of college credit must have a minimum of a 2.7 cumulative GPA.

• Be willing to teach in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics), special education, or elementary education (K-6) licensure area in a North Carolina public school, traditional or charter.

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About the Scholarship  

The Spirit of Old Main Scholarship is a newly established scholarship that provides funding opportunities for incoming American Indian freshmen at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. This merit-based scholarship is awarded to competitive in-state American Indian students and covers all unmet financial need for four years. To maintain eligibility, students must maintain full-time enrollment and a minimum GPA of 3.0. 

*Room and board consist of on-campus double-occupancy housing ONLY. 

Application Process 

To apply, students must: 

• Complete the application in the UNCP Brave Assist portal by the deadline of February 28th 

• Upload all transcripts with the application (unofficial transcripts will be accepted) 

• Have a FAFSA on file for the 2023-2024 academic year  

• Provide proof of tribal affiliation and/or enrollment 

• Provide a letter of recommendation from a high school counselor or teacher. 

• Plan to live on-campus  

Website: https://www.uncp.edu/academics/american-indian-heritage-center/spirit-old-main-scholarship

Questions :

If you have questions, please contact Dr. Ashley McMillan at 910.775.4782 or ashley.mcmillan@uncp.edu. 

The Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center (ECAC) is proud to offer the Matthew C. Graziadei Achievement Scholarship Award to a North Carolina high school senior with a disability. This award includes a $1,500 scholarship, to be used for any post-high school learning experience/training or for equipment/technology needed for employment. 

Eligibility: 

• ALL North Carolina students with disabilities are eligible for nomination. Including students enrolled in the Occupation Course of Study, students who will be receiving a Graduate Certificate and students enrolled in the Future Ready Course of Study. 

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

Applicants must submit the following documents for consideration, NOTE NEW REQUIREMENT:  

• Student Information Form – TRANSCRIPTS ARE NOT REQUIRED 

• Nominated student must submit a written or dictated paragraph about why they qualify for this award and how they would use the award to help with their future plans.

• Nomination Narrative - A one-page narrative, completed by a school counselor, student, or someone who knows the student describing the student and his/her accomplishments in relationship to the attributes. Include a brief personal history, education or career goals, and reasons why they should be selected for this award. 

• 3 Letters of Recommendation

  1. 1. Administrator from High School: Principal or Assistant Principal

     2. A Teacher, Coach, or School Counselor

     3. Community Member – can include student’s employer, Minister, another student, service provider, etc.

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