Click here for an Excel sheet with all scholarship opportunities at every NC public and private 4-year college. You can also click each drop-down below for links to specific scholarships at each college.
** One application for most scholarships, must complete by November 15th **
Chancellor's Scholars Program - covers full institutional costs including tuition, fees, book rental, room and board
Dr. Willie C Fleming Scholarship - for students from an underrepresented population; covers full in-state tuition and fees
Plemmons Leadership Scholarship - partial scholarship at $2,000 per year
Diversity Scholarship - full in-state tuition and fees
ACCESS Scholarship - eligible if parent/guardians' adjusted gross income does not exceed 100% of the federal poverty guidelines and EFC = $0
Must apply by November 1st, complete Application for Scholarships by November 15th, and complete FAFSA by Dec 31st
** Have a separate portal for scholarships here ** - automatically considered for most by applying through the general application
Maynard Scholars Program
Abernathy Scholars
Burke Scholars Program
ECU Honor's College
Chancellor's Academic Scholarship - full cost covered
Must have a minimum 3.5 high school GPA, be a U.S. citizen/permanent resident, demonstrate a commitment to academics and extracurriculars
UNC Campus Based Scholarship - maximum amount is $2500 per year, applied after all need-based funds from outside sources are applied
Eligibility: 2.5 GPA or higher; applied for FAFSA
** Considered for scholarships once student has:
Completed the FAFSA
Applied and accepted to FSU
Have a 3.0 GPA
For a full list of potential scholarships at FSU, click here
Dr. Valeria Fleming STEM Scholarships
NC Early College Debt-Free Scholarship
Global Scholars Program
NCA&T Endowment Scholarships - merit-based scholarships; apply through the Aggie Scholarship Application Portal to be considered for this list
** Can only apply after admission **
Cheatham-White Scholars - covers full cost of tuition, student fees, housing, meals, textbooks, computer, and other expenses; fully funds summer experiences for travel and/or study
Eligibility: min 4.0 weighted GPA, 1280 SAT or 28 ACT, involvement in extracurriculars and service
** requires school nomination**
ADDITIONAL APPLICATION
Lewis and Elizabeth Dowdy Scholarships - covers tuition, fees, and room and boars
Eligibility: min 3.75 weighted GPA, 1270 SAT or 27 ACT, U.S. citizen/eligible non-citizen
National Alumni Scholarship - covers full tuition, fees, room and board
Requirements: U.S. citizen, min 3.5 GPA, two recommendation letters, one-page autobiography
Cheatham-White Scholarship - full scholarship, see above (under NC A&T) for more details
Chancellor's Cycle of Success Scholarship - scholarships ranging from $2500 to $7500 depending on GPA and SAT/ACT scores
BRITE Scholarship - either partial or full scholarship depending on GPA
Eligibility: 3.5 GPA, 1700 SAT or 28 ACT, major: pharmaceutical sciences
** To be considered for all, students must apply by November 1st and indicate 'early admission' on the application **
ADDITIONAL APPLICATION
Park Scholarship - full funding, equivalent to $112,000 across four years
Must complete Park Scholarships application by November 1st, and receive school nomination (or self-nominate) by October 15th
** Fall 2021 - SAT/ACT NOT required **
Goodnight Scholarship - covers tuition, fees, housing and meals
Eligibility: must apply early action (Nov 1), must complete FAFSA and have a family income of less than $110,000, must select a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) major or STEM education major
Application due Jan 15th
** Do not need to be a U.S. citizen to be eligible; open to DACA students
Shelton National Leadership Scholarship - receive $5,000 annually, as well as an additional $2,000 to go towards leadership enrichment
Must apply by early action date (Nov 1st), and complete the self-nomination form by Dec 1st
Chancellor's Leadership Scholarship - $5,000/year, must show demonstrated financial need, min 3.0 GPA
Pisgah Scholars - considered automatically with application; considered for strong academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and leadership
Automatically considered when you apply...
Covenant Scholarship - must submit UNC application AND FAFSA
Awarded to any student who is admitted to Carolina as a full-time student and personal (if independent) or family (if dependent) adjusted gross income does not exceed 200% of federal poverty guidelines
Eligibility criteria: https://studentaid.unc.edu/incoming/what-aid-is-available/carolina-covenant/
Merit-based scholarships - apply early action
ADDITIONAL APPLICATION
Morehead-Cain - a competitive merit-based scholarship; application opens August 15th and closes October 15th
Robertson - a competitive merit-based scholarship where students attend class at both UNC and Duke; due November 15th
Light on the Hill Scholarship - for African American high school seniors who ___
Additional essays may be required,
Levine Scholarship - covers full tuition, room, board, and funded summer experiences
Eligibility: must be U.S. citizen/permanent resident, commitment to community service and leadership, high academic performance
UNCC College Scholarships - determined with application, see full list and search here
Designed to help students graduate in 4-years with minimum debt, Guarantee customizes each financial aid package to the student's situation
Must have a weighted 3.5 GPA, have 0$ EFC, and completed the FAFSA
Must apply by Dec. 1 + an additional essay
All scholarships - determined with application, must submit application AND complete the FAFSA
All scholarships - through scholarship application portal, must first have applied and been accepted to access it
All scholarships - determined with application and upon completion of FAFSA (by Jan 1)
WSSU Merit Scholarship - must be admitted before applying
Eligibility: min 3.75 GPA, 1000 SAT/20 ACT, top 25% of high school class by class rank
Must submit this separate application
Merit Scholarships - from $4,000 to $9,000 per year, to be considered apply through general admission
John Montgomery Belk Scholarship - full ride to Davidson
Application and school nomination due early December
Lowell L. Bryan Scholarship - full tuition and fees for scholar athletes
Must be nominated by school or a member of the Davidson couching staff
Must apply by Oct 15
Accept one male and one female each year
Missy and John Kuykendall Scholarship - $25,000 + $3,000 stipend, no separate application required
William Holt Terry Scholarship - full tuition and fees, + a $3,000 stipend; no separate application required
All merit-based scholarships - automatically considered with general application
Robertson Scholarship - separate application alongside general admission application to Duke and/or UNC, due November 15th
If you apply for the Morehead-Cain at UNC, then apply for the Robertson thru Duke (not thru UNC)
Odyssey Scholars - meets full demonstrated financial need, as well as a $4,000 Global Study grant
Must submit a separate application along with the general app for Elon, as well as complete FAFSA and CSS Profile
** Non-citizens are eligible to apply **
Merit-based Scholarships - automatically considered with general application; partial scholarships
** If you parent is faculty/staff at Elon, you may be eligible for either Tuition Exchange at partnering schools, or reduced/free tuition at Elon - contact me if this is you and you're interested in this option!
Three types of scholarships, ranging from $5,000 to full tuition depending on GPA and scores; no separate application
Teaching Scholars - up to $5,500/year
Must be interested in pursuing teacher licensure
Meredith College Scholarships - automatically considered when you apply to Meredith
Merit Scholarships - various scholarships available upon applying through general application
Various scholarships available - automatically considered when applying
Separate application for Presidential Scholarship, due January 15th
Various scholarships available - ranging from $2,000 to full ride, to be considered apply through general admission
Various Merit Scholarship Awards - ranging fro $10,000 to full tuition
Must apply through general app and complete FAFSA
Merit-Based Scholarships - Multiple full rides, including: Caswell, Gordon, Graylyn, Nancy Susan, and Stamps Scholarships
William Peace Scholarships - all students who apply through the general application are considered for merit-based scholarships