Both a student and parent will need an FSA ID. This ID is important as you will use it year after year. 

Create the FSA ID and Complete the FAFSA at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

It is highly recommended that you receive help in completing your FAFSA if you have never done it before or if you have a complicated situation. 

• ACC is a wonderful resource for getting in-person help with your FAFSA! They offer both weekly workshops and one-on-one sessions. View more information here. 

• CFNC.org has many different FAFSA resources, including step-by-step videos!

• Of course, the StudentAid.gov website where the FAFSA is housed is full of information and help along the way

Deadline: Rolling but priority deadline for some universities varies, such as March 2, or July 19th for some community colleges; some aid is first-come, first-serve so applying earlier is best; also, you may be selected for verification at the schools you apply- which means you will be required to turn in additional documentation or complete additional forms, so completing the FAFSA earlier (and correctly!) may help you get thru this process in a more efficient and timely manner. 

$50,000. First-year college students in the Triangle who are pursuing a four-year degree at an NC public college or university. Applicants should demonstrate financial need and a desire to connect with Almac for career guidance, connection to current employees, and insight into the pharmaceutical industry.   

https://trianglecf.org/award/almac-scholarship/

Universal online application: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=trianglecfscholarship

Deadline: March 1st, 2023

• Be a North Carolina resident for tuition purposes and reside in a qualifying rural North Carolina County as identified by the Golden LEAF Foundation

  • Applicants must complete residency determination at the North Carolina Residency Determination Service Website

• Be a graduating North Carolina high school senior or a currently enrolled North Carolina community college transfer student enrolling full-time (degree seeking) in the fall at a participating North Carolina public or private college/university

• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5

• Have a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Expected Family Contribution (EFC) that does not exceed the maximum permitted by Golden LEAF (16000)

• Express an intent to return to a rural North Carolina community upon college graduation

https://www.cfnc.org/pay-for-college/apply-for-financial-aid/golden-leaf-colleges-and-universities-scholarship/

https://scholars.goldenleaf.org/

Deadline: March 1st, 2024

$1,000. In order to be eligible, students must meet the following criteria:

Minimum GPA: 2.0

Residency Requirements: Residents of North Carolina

High School Restrictions: None

Plan of Study Restrictions: None

Be high school seniors or currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution in the state of North Carolina

This scholarship is restricted to American Indian students with current tribal enrollment. There is a preference for NC-state recognized tribe members.

https://trianglecf.org/award/north-carolina-american-indian-fund-scholarship/

Universal online application: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=trianglecfscholarship

Deadline: March 6th, 2024

Up to $16,000. Students in Orange, Wake, Durham, Chatham, or Alamance counties who are working at least part-time while in school and have demonstrated financial need.

https://trianglecf.org/award/joseph-nystrom-working-student-scholarship/

Universal online application: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=trianglecfscholarship

Deadline: March 6th, 2024

Ellevation Scholarship is a great scholarship opportunity for MLL students. Applicants must be a high school senior who has been enrolled as a multi-language learner during their K12 education, plans to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two or four year college, university or vocational-technical school for the entire 2023-2024 academic year. Applicants will be considered based on academic performance, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, and a statement of educational and career goals.  

Deadline: March 2nd, 2023

Horatio Alger Association administers over 70 scholarship programs, offering opportunities for students in various stages of their academic careers to achieve their educational goals and realize their potential.

To be eligible to apply for any of the Horatio Alger Undergraduate Scholarships, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be enrolled full time as a high school student in the United States; be progressing normally toward graduation with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation

• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor's degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)

• Demonstrate critical financial need ($65,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)

• Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities

• Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity

• Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and

• Be a United States citizen

• A single application will allow you to be considered for the full range of scholarships provided by the Horatio Alger Association. 

• Review the section on their website to look at scholarships for which you are eligible. 

  • EXAMPLE: 

High Point University Scholarship

Award Amount: 2 scholarships at $20,000 each (funded by Nido R. Qubein)

Eligibility Requirements

• Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States

• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at High Point University immediately after high school graduation

• Demonstrate critical financial need ($65,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)

• Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity

• Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0

• Be a United States citizen

Application open between December 1st, 2023 & March 15th, 2024

The Alamance-Burlington Retired School Personnel will be awarding scholarships to ABSS students who want to become teachers. The scholarship is in the amount of $600 payable to the college/university of the recipient's choice.  The recipient will be chosen on the basis of scholarship, financial need, character, leadership, and genuine desire to become a teacher. Click the link above to access the google form to complete the scholarship application. 

Deadline: April 12th, 2024

 The North Carolina Criminal Justice Fellows Program will provide forgivable educational loans to participants who agree to enter an eligible criminal justice profession in North Carolina. This Fellowship will fund an Applied Associates Degree in Criminal Justice or other Committee-approved field of study from any North Carolina Community College. Recipients who receive the educational loan would have five (5) years to repay, though it would be forgiven if they enter and remain in an eligible criminal justice profession within an eligible North Carolina county for four (4) years. The number of fellowships awarded annually shall not exceed 100 and the total number of students in the program each year shall not exceed 200. Applications are processed in the order that they are received. Recipients are selected during each of the quarterly NC Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission meetings, so apply early! Up to $6,304 per recipient for up to 100 recipients.

Eligibility

• Be a high school graduate or a high school senior who will graduate by the end of the current academic year.

• Have intent to pursue a 2-year degree in Criminal Justice or related field at any of the 58 NC Community Colleges and to be employed in an eligible criminal justice profession in an eligible North Carolina county following completion of the program.

• Not have been convicted of any crimes listed in the CJFP Guide.

Apply here at Going Merry!

Deadline: April 30th, 2023

The North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF) is the only statewide community foundation serving North Carolina and has administered over $243 million in grants since 1988. With more than $440 million in assets, NCCF sustains over 1,200 endowments and partners with a network of affiliates to award grants and scholarships in communities across the state.

Eligibility

• Must be a graduating senior from a Durham County high school.

• Must demonstrate financial need, average academic achievement, community involvement, and participation in athletics.

• Must be pursuing a two- or four-year degree at a community college, college or university.

• Special consideration may be given to a student who has been involved with the Swingpals, Inc. program.

Apply here at Going Merry!

Deadline: May 1st, 2023

The North Carolina Foundation for Nursing is proud to sponsor a number of scholarship opportunities for nurses and nursing students.

Eligibility

Each scholarship has its own unique criteria, general eligibility is listed below:

• Must be a North Carolina resident.

• Must be seeking a career in Nursing.

• Must be a graduating high school senior or current college undergraduate graduate, or doctoral student.

• $1,000 - $5,000 per recipient for multiple recipients 

Apply here at Going Merry!

Deadline: May 1st, 2023

Each year the Gordon Hay Scholarship Committee will select one exceptional Charlotte Region student to receive a one-time award in the amount of $5,000.

The award is designed for special learning opportunities related to the recipient’s career interest in a non-performing area within the performing arts. Examples include but are not limited to professional conferences, seminars, workshops, participation in an unpaid internship program, professional performances, or technology needs.

The award will be administered by the Education Department of Blumenthal Performing Arts. To draw from the “award account,” the recipient must submit a simple but formal request to Blumenthal’s Education Department. It is possible for a recipient to utilize the entire award amount within the first year of college or to occasionally draw from the account as opportunities arise within a four-year undergraduate career. If the total amount of the award is not used during the undergraduate experience, the award recipient will not be entitled to a cash settlement upon graduation. Any amount remaining in the award account will be forfeited.

**Eligibility: **

• Student must be a graduating high school senior, college freshman, or college sophomore at the time of application.

• Student must be preparing to pursue or currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in a nonperformance discipline of the performing arts (e.g. set/lighting/sound/costume design, stage management, production or music direction, arts administration, arts education, etc.).

• High school seniors must reside in one of the following Charlotte-area counties: Alexander, Anson, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanley, Union, Chester (SC), Chesterfield (SC), Lancaster (SC),York (SC).

• College sophomores and freshmen must reside in North Carolina or South Carolina.

Apply here at Going Merry!

Deadline: May 1st, 2023

This scholarship is designed to assist students living with epilepsy and/or seizure disorders with related expenses for trade school, college or graduate programs.

Eligibility

• Must be pursuing an associate's, undergraduate, or graduate degree from an accredited US based college or university.

• Must be a legal resident of the United States.

• Applicant must be diagnosed with epilepsy by a licensed physician or must be an immediate family member in the household living with a person diagnosed with epilepsy.

• Applicant must be a student who demonstrates academic and personal achievement, possess a strong record of participation in activities outside of school, and serves as a positive role model for others.

• Applicant must have been accepted or enrolled in a US based college or university for the upcoming fall semester.

• Applicant must not be a previous recipient of the Epilepsy Reach Foundation Scholarship.

• Applicant must not be an employee or an immediate family member of an employee of the Epilepsy Reach Foundation.

Apply here at Going Merry!

Deadline: May 1st, 2023

La Noticia is a publishing company headquartered in Charlotte. We have been serving the Latino community in North Carolina for more than 25 years.

Eligibility

• Must be of Latino origin.

• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5

• Must be a North Carolina resident and must have graduated from a North Carolina high school or be a graduating high school senior from a North Carolina High School.

• Up to $2,500 per recipient for multiple recipients 

Apply here at Going Merry!

Deadline: May 2nd, 2023

The Trane Technician of the Future Scholarship provides awards up to $4,000 to future HVAC and/or building automation technicians.

Applicants must:

• Be a current high school senior, high school graduate or current college undergraduate in an eligible region in the US and Canada.

• Be pursuing an HVAC (Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) degree or certification or building automation technology degree or certification.

• plan to enroll in part-time or fulltime undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical/trade school for the upcoming academic term.

• $2,500 - $4,000 per recipient for multiple recipients 

Apply here at Going Merry!

Deadline: May 8th, 2023

 In 2016, we began our scholarship program with the goal of increasing our members’ access to higher education. Since then, we have awarded $250,000 in scholarship funding to support our members on their academic journeys. Scholarship recipients have launched professional careers in a variety of areas including health care, public policy, technology, the arts, and more. At LCCU, we take great pride in empowering our members to achieve their dreams and give back to their communities.

This scholarship is for members of LCCU pursuing higher education at any technical college or university in the U.S. In order to qualify, you must:

• Currently attend or plan to enroll in any accredited post-secondary educational or technical institution in the U.S. to pursue an associate’s or bachelor’s degree.

• Have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher.

• Demonstrate qualities of distinguished character and leadership.

• Extra consideration will be given to applicants who themselves and/or their parents/ legal guardians use LCCU as their primary financial institution.

*Former Applicants/winners are encouraged to apply.

Apply here on Going Merry.

Deadline: Sat, May 13th 2023

 The WA Athletic Booster Club offers a $500 scholarship to one male and one female student-athlete each year.  Complete this application by Monday, May 15th at 11:59pm  if you would like to be considered. 

Apply using the google form here.

Deadline: Friday, May 15th at 11:59 pm

• With college around the corner, SigEp wants to make students know that we have more than $300,000 in scholarship opportunities at over 140 campuses nationwide.

• To qualify for the Balanced Man Scholarship, incoming students should submit an online application and enroll full-time at any of these institutions for the fall 2023 term (no essay required). Applicants have no obligation to affiliate with or join SigEp to be eligible. This resource is intended to assist with college affordability while introducing students to campus life opportunities. 

• Local chapter award $1,000
  Questions directed to Chad Stegemiller: scholarships@sigep.net 

• Apply here!

Deadline: June 1st, 2023 (early app deadline; final deadlines vary)

Fostering Futures of North Carolina is a 501(c)3 non-profit in Alamance County that provides scholarships for kids who are currently in foster care or who are about to age out or those in foster care at risk of dropping out. Visit Fostering Futures of NC to check out their scholarships or contact Kaitlin Reckert at kreckert@fosteringfuturesnc.org. 

Deadline: Unknown