Scholarships based on student performance (GPA, rank, etc.) and provided by the individual institution. Some require a separate application while others are automatic consideration. Deadlines typically align with Early Action/Early Decision dates. Look for specific information on each college's website.
Provided by outside companies and organizations and require separate applications. Most can be applied toward any college/university. Find them in the scholarship bulletins and using the scholarship search engine websites below. Students should never pay to accesss scholarships or scharship search tools. See links at bottom of this page.
Based on family income. Determined using the FAFSA.
Click here for more information.
We recommend seniors create a spreadsheet to keep track of the scholarship opportunities for which they are a good fit (deadlines, application requirements, etc.). Then, they can systematically go through and submit the required application materials.
Parents can help build this list as well!
NC Merit Scholarships Info Session and program overview (September 2024)
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Click over to our FAFSA page for important info about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and Federal Student Loans.
Check out the Scholarship Bulletins linked above for important updates throughout the year.
Make sure to check out NC Teaching Fellows, a great opportunity to receive funding, cohort support, and unique educational experiences during college.
CLICK HERE for an informational presentation with links and important dates for student graduating high school in 2025.
Early Application is open Sept. 16 - Nov. 1.
Study at one of ten select educator preparation programs
Appalachain State University
East Carolina University
Elon University
Fayetteville State University
Meredith College
NC A&T University
NC State University
UNC-Chapel Hill
UNC-Charlotte
UNC-Pembroke
Receive up to $5,000 per semester in financial aid
Benefit from unique enrichment experiences at your chosen institution
Join the ranks of a strong program alumni network
Profit from the opportunity to be supported by the New Teacher Support Program, which provides individualized coaching and professional development for beginning teachers
There is also the UNC-Greensboro Teacher Education Fellows Program, Spartan Education Scholars, which is open to incoming freshmen (first-year students) and transfer students majoring in Deaf Education, Elementary Education, Middle Grades Education, Special Education, and Dual (Elementary and Special) Education.
CFNC College Scholarship Search
College Board Scholarship Search
College Board Opportunity Scholarships
*NEVER pay for scholarship search sites! If a site asks for your credit card info, it may be a scam.