The NC Assist $1,000 No Essay Scholarship is a monthly sweepstakes where one participant is randomly chosen to receive a $1,000 scholarship. Just complete the form to enter and consider participating each month for additional chances to win 

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: Monthly Winners

APPLY HERE: https://www.ncassist.org/nc-assist-no-essay-scholarship-giveaway/?_gl=1*19z95fm*_ga*NzQ3NDU0MDc2LjE3Mjc4NzQ3NjI.*_ga_FTM2H0B39Y*MTczNTkyNTM1OC4xNC4xLjE3MzU5MjUzNzYuMC4wLjA. 

The NC Reach Scholarships are designed to support children formerly in foster care as they pursue a college education.

Deadline: Rolling deadline

Eligibility Requirements:

• Have either been adopted from NC Division of Social Services (DSS) foster care after the age of 12, or aged out of NC DSS foster care at the age of 18 (must have been in care on their 18th birthday)

• Be an NC resident for tuition purposes

• Be attending one of the 16 UNC System schools in the Fall 2024 semester

APPLY HERE: https://www.ncreach.org/apply/ 

The Next NC Scholarship combines the federal Pell Grant with state-funded financial aid to provide at least $3,000 for full-time enrollment at any of the 58 North Carolina community colleges or at least $5,000 at any of the 16 North Carolina four-year public universities if you have an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) no greater than $80,000 and a Student Aid Index (SAI) no greater than 7,500. Students with the greatest need for financial aid could qualify for even more funding. 

Deadline: June 1 for UNC Institutions, August 15 for Community Colleges 

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be a North Carolina resident as defined by North Carolina Residency Manual

• Enroll for at least 6 credit hours

• Be admitted, enrolled, and classified as an undergraduate student in matriculated status in a degree, certificate, or diploma program at one of the 16 institutions of The University of North Carolina or at a North Carolina Community College

APPLY HERE: https://www.cfnc.org/pay-for-college/scholarship-search/next-nc-scholarship/ 

The Great Minds in STEM (GMiS) Scholarships range in amounts from $500 - $5,000 and are designed to support students looking to pursue a degree in STEM.

Deadline: April 30, 2024

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must demonstrate merit through academic achievements, leadership and campus/community events

• Must be pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering or math

• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0

• Be of Hispanic descent and/or must demonstrate leadership or service within the underserved community

APPLY HERE: https://greatmindsinstem.org/gmis-scholarship-application/gmis-scholarships/gmis-scholarship-guidelines/ 

Students eligible for the ROB Foundation Scholarship must meet the following criteria:

• Currently a high school senior OR currently attending a college/university/trade school with at least one full academic year remaining.

• Student must have at least one deceased parent or primary legal guardian. 

• Student must be a resident of North Carolina or South Carolina. For students already in college, you must have a parent or guardian residing in one of these states. 

• Required documentation must be attached to the application, including a Student Reflection essay, one Letter of Recommendation, a high school transcript, and, for those in college/university/trade school, a current school transcript, and proof of death.

Important Dates

• Application Period: March 1 - April 30, 2025

• Award Notification: Late May to early June 2025

APPLY HERE: https://robfoundation.org/apply-now 

Every year, Let Grow asks U.S. high school seniors to think about the importance of independence, curiosity, and open-mindedness in their everyday lives. This year, we are increasing our award amounts! We will award an $8,000 scholarship to the Grand Prize Winner, and $2,000 each to three Runners-Up.

This is the simplest scholarship anyone can apply for, and our awards can be used for traditional university, community college, or trade school.



Since launching in 2018 we have received over 33,000 entries and awarded $57,000 in college scholarships.

This scholarship will close once it receives 5000 applications. 

Due May 1st!

APPLY HERE: https://scholarsapp.com/scholarship/let-grow-scholarship 

The Billy Jones Memorial Scholarship is a $2,000 scholarship designed to assist the children of active linemen interested in pursuing a college education. Students who apply for this scholarship are not required to want to pursue a career as a lineman, but instead just need to be the child of an active duty lineman. 

Deadline: May 31, 2024

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be a permanent resident of North Carolina

• Have completed the FAFSA form

• Be a high school senior

• Have completed the application for this scholarship

• Be enrolled full-time

• Provide a copy of your high school transcript

• Demonstrate financial need

• Demonstrate academic performance

• Demonstrate community or school related activities

APPLY HERE: https://fallenlinemenfoundation.com/scholarships/