Take the time to apply to scholarships and take them seriously. Remember that every little bit goes a long way so apply even to smaller scholarships. These lists below show some bigger scholarship opportunities you could look into but also search on websites like: https://www.cfnc.org/pay-for-college/scholarship-search/
Other Scholarships to look into:
North Carolina Region Sports Car Club of America: $1,000 for up to 5 years.
Available to graduating Seniors going to any accredited institution.
Do NOT need an interest in automotive subjects to apply!
https://ncrscca.com/north-carolina-region-scholarship-program/
NC Golden Leaf
$3,000 per year
Deadline: March 1, 2022
The Golden LEAF Scholarship Program is open to high school seniors and community college transfer students who reside in a qualifying rural, economically distressed, tobacco-dependent North Carolina county and are planning to enroll full-time in a participating public or private college or university located in North Carolina.
https://www.goldenleaf.org/scholarships/four-year-nc-college-program/
Perry Griffin Scholarship
Between $500-$7,000
Deadline: May 20, 2022
https://perrygriffinfoundation.org/perry-griffin-scholarship/
Cody Blue Pilkington Scholarship Fund
Deadline: April 16, 2022
North Carolina residents students who are entering their Freshman or Sophomore year to study any engineering, science or math curriculum at NC State University, are at least 18 years of age, are involved in a community service organization (preferably two), are non-smokers and substance-free, and maintain a 2.8 GPA or its equivalent should the grading scale change.
https://www.nccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships/cody-blue-pilkington-scholarship-fund
NC Alpha Delta Kappa Student Achievement Scholarship
Due Date: March 1, 2022
https://www.nccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships/nc-alpha-delta-kappa-student-achievement-scholarship
Sharma Family Scholarship Fund
Due Date: February 19, 2022
https://www.nccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships/sharma-family-scholarship-fund