The PTSA is proud to offer $1000 scholarships for the following categories:

2026 PTSA Academic Scholarship (3)

The Academic Scholarship is awarded to a student who has demonstrated excellent academic achievement throughout high school.

2026 PTSA Activities and Service Scholarship (3)

The Activities and Service Scholarship is awarded to a student who has participated in and/or demonstrated leadership in extracurricular activities at school or through a community organization.

2026 PTSA Arts Scholarship (1)

The Arts Scholarship is awarded to a student who has demonstrated excellence in a performing or visual arts throughout high school.

2026 PTSA First Generation Scholarship (1)

The First Generation Scholarship is awarded to a student who is of the first generation of his/her immediate family to attend college. (Students are eligible ONLY if neither parent graduated from college).

2026 PTSA Community College Scholarship (1)

The Community College Scholarship is awarded to a student who plans to attend an accredited community college, junior college or technical school.

In order to apply, students and a parents/guardian MUST be PTSA members by April 7, 2026. All materials due by April 7, 2026 at 11:59pm. Recorded Interviews to take place April 13 - 24, 2026.

The Sigma Rho Zeta Chapter of Zeta Pi Beta Sorority, Incorporated's Building Brighter Future Scholarship is is available to any graduating high school senior in Wake County with a GPA of at least a 3.0 (unweighted). The graduating senior must be enrolled at chosen college/university for the Fall semester of 2026. The graduating senior is still eligible if they are considered a "mid-year"  graduate.

Provisions

The Sigma Rho Zeta High School Scholarship is a one-time award payment of $1,500 which will be awarded for full-time study for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Proof of enrollment/university acceptance must be received before disbursement of scholarship funds. 

Scholarship funds will be remitted to the Financial Aid office of the designated college/university to be applied toward tuition and/or appropriate fees. 

Deadline

The application window will open on December 1, 2025. 

Applications must be received no later than 11:59 PM on February 28, 2026. The recipient will be chosen and notified in writing by April 25, 2026.  

As part of the application process, you will receive a link to provide your references to complete the recommendation portion of the application. Letters of recommendation must be submitted using the link provided no later than the application deadline of 11:59 PM on February 28, 2026.  

https://sigmarhozetazphib.org/srz-annual-scholarship

Lenovo and the Durham Bulls are teaming up to award two (2) scholarships of $2,500 to eligible students residing in the Triangle area who are currently enrolled or plan to enroll in a STEM-based program at a North Carolina university or community college for the 2026-27 school year!

Applications for the scholarships shall be accepted from:

• Residents of the Triangle area.

• Those who have been accepted to and registered as first-year college students for the 2026-27 school year (four-year or community college).

• Those who are planning to major in a STEM based field.

• Those who are no more than twenty-five (25) years of age at the time of the scholarship presentation.

• Those who are not Lenovo employees or immediate family members of Lenovo employees.

Recipient must attend the scholarship presentation on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Recipient and up to five (5) guests will receive tickets to the Durham Bulls game and dinner.

To be eligible for the Lenovo STEM Scholarship, an applicant must submit the following to the Selection Committee by Monday, June 16, 2026:

• An application for the scholarship (including 1 essay question)

• A resume of awards for STEM-related subjects or activities, significant honors, achievements, and extracurricular activities in grades 9-12, including leadership experience

• One letter of recommendation from a professor, employer, or community leader.

• Other supporting documents or letters that may enhance the application

• An official high school transcript for grades 9-12

• A letter of acceptance from the student’s intended college/community college

Selection and Notification: Selection of recipient will take place in July 2026 with notification to follow by phone.

https://www.milb.com/durham/community/lenovo-stem-scholarship-program

Central to Couch Oil Cares is the Couch Oil Cares Scholarship program. Since 2015, Couch Oil Company has teamed up with the Durham Bulls to offer scholarships to deserving high school students who reside in our service area. Now in its 12th year, six scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in July 2026.

Eligibility Requirements

• Residents of Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Durham, Franklin, Granville, Harnett, Johnston, Lee, Moore, Nash, Orange, Person, Vance, Wake, and Wilson counties.

• Those who have been accepted to and registered as first-year college students for the 2026-2027 school year

• Those who are no more than twenty-five (25) years of age at the time of the scholarship presentation. 

Scholarship Presentation: All recipients must attend the scholarship presentation on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Recipients and three (3) guests will receive tickets to the Durham Bulls game and dinner.

To be eligible for the Couch Oil Cares Scholarship, an applicant must submit by following by Friday, May 1, 2026 (* items are required):

• Application (including 3 essay questions)*

• Resume of significant honors, achievements, and extracurricular activities in grades 9-12, including leadership experience*

• One letter of recommendation from a high school teacher/counselor/advisor (Those who completed high school before 2026 must submit one recommendation from an employer or community leader.)*

• Other supporting documents or letters that may enhance the application

• Official high school transcript for grades 9-12*

• Letter of acceptance from the student’s intended college/community college*

Selection of recipients will take place in late June 2026 with notification to follow by phone. (Finalists may be asked to participate in an interview with the Scholarship Selection Committee.) Applicants who are not selected will be notified by email.

DEADLINE: Completed applications (and supporting documents) must be submitted online or emailed no later than 11:59 pm on Friday, May 1, 2026.

https://couchoilcares.org/scholarship/

Key Details:

Application Opens: Feb 9, 2026

Application Deadline: March 31, 2026

Final Interviews: April 2026

Recipients Announced: May 2026

Scholarship Eligibility:

Be a full-time, high school senior in Wake or Durham County 

Have Family income of less than $105,000 per 2024 or 2025 (whichever is lower) Federal Income Tax Return

Attend an accredited two or four-year college, university or trade school in the upcoming academic year (2026-27) on a full-time basis

Have a minimum unweighted G.P.A. of 2.5 (“C” average) 

Not be related to current Enact employees

Submit scholarship applications and supporting documents by March 31, 2026, including:

Completed application form including

School Official Certification

Signed verification and release

1 Essay (500 word minimum)

2 Letters of Recommendation (cannot be a family member)

Unofficial High School Transcript

APPLICATION CAN BE DOWNLOADED ON THIS PAGE!

The Educational Theatre Foundation is proud to offer scholarships to inducted Thespians who meet the eligibility criteria. Applications are open February 1-April 1 annually with winners announced in May.

Dr. Kenny D. Hasija Scholarship

Honors Broadway producer Ken Davenport’s father by supporting applicants traditionally underrepresented in the theatre industry

• Amount: $1,000

• Number awarded annually: 1

• Eligibility: graduating seniors who are Black, Indigenous, or people of color

Mark Drum Scholarship

Created to support Asian and Pacific Islander Thespians with donations from and in honor of Thespian alum and teaching artist Mark Drum

• Amount: $1,250

• Number awarded annually: 1

• Eligibility: graduating high school seniors and undergraduate students in an accredited college or university who are Asian or Pacific Islander

Alan D. and Penny Lu Engelsman Scholarship

Created in honor of the late Alan Engelsman, a former Thespian troupe director, theatre educator, and author of theatre textbooks

• Amount: $1,000

• Number awarded annually: 1

• Eligibility: graduating high school seniors pursuing a major in theatre or a related field

Future Theatre Educator Scholarship

Created by Nebraska and Indiana chapter leadership, with funding from chapter leaders across the country.

• Amount: $1,500

• Number awarded annually: 1

• Eligibility: graduating seniors enrolling in an accredited college or university as theatre education majors

Board of Directors & Presidents' Leadership Scholarships

Created with donations by and in honor of past and current EdTA board directors and presidents

• Amount: $1,000

• Number awarded annually: 1 of each

• Eligibility: graduating seniors who can successfully demonstrate leadership abilities

Christopher L. Hunt Scholarship

Honors a late EdTA marketing director

• Amount: $1,000

• Number awarded annually: 1

• Eligibility: graduating senior pursuing a degree and career in business or marketing

Michael J. Peitz Leadership Scholarship

Honors a former executive director of EdTA

• Amount: $1,500

• Number awarded annually: 1

• Eligibility: graduating seniors who can successfully demonstrate leadership abilities

https://foundation.schooltheatre.org/scholarships/

Scholarship Overview

Award: Three scholarships of $500 each

Purpose: To support students pursuing post-secondary education in North Carolina

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 unweighted scale

• Be currently classified as a high school senior in North Carolina

• Have enrollment or acceptance into an accredited post-secondary institution in North Carolina (any field of study)

Application Deadline: April 18, 2026

Students may access the application by scanning the QR code on the flyer or visiting:

https://tinyurl.com/RWJJScholarship

The Woman's Club of Raleigh will once again award more than five scholarships to graduating high school students of not less than $500. The scholarships in 2025 were between $2,000 and $3,000. 

https://womansclubofraleigh.org/scholarships/

DEADLINE - APRIL 3, 2026

The GE Aerospace-Reagan Workforce Readiness Scholarship supports students pursuing practical, industry-aligned education pathways that lead to high-demand careers in aerospace, technology, and advanced manufacturing. This program will annually award numerous scholarships of up to $20,000 each to high school seniors planning to enroll in eligible technical or two-year degree, industry certification, or skilled-trade training programs

This scholarship is designed for high school seniors pursuing workforce-readiness programs, including:

• Technical degrees

• Industry-recognized certifications

• Skilled-trade and technical training programs

• Two-year degrees aligned with aerospace needs

• Career and technical education pathways

• Other post-secondary programs that prepare students for workforce entry in engineering-adjacent or technology-driven fields

Eligibility

Candidates must:

• Be current high school seniors attending high school (including homeschool) within the United States (including any U.S. territories or commonwealths) and graduating in Spring 2026

• Plan to enroll in either a community college or a technical/trade program beginning no later than January 31, 2027 to pursue an eligible skilled technical career path, including:

  • Advanced manufacturing and machining

  • Aviation maintenance technology

  • Welding and fabrication

  • Electrical and industrial technology

  • Computer-aided design (CAD)

  • Quality control and inspection

  • Supply chain and logistics

  • Other technical fields aligned with aerospace and advanced manufacturing

• Be citizens of the United States of America

https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/workforce-readiness-scholarship

Scholarship Criteria

Parent Eligibility

• At least one parent must be a current North Carolina Child Support Council member or an active Client of the Child Support Program (via the Child Support Office or the Clerk of Court).

Residency and Academic Standing

• The applicant must be a resident of North Carolina. 

• The applicant must be a graduating high school senior.

Acceptance to a School of Higher Learning

• The applicant must have been accepted to a higher-education school, including colleges, universities, technical institutes, or trade institutes.

• Documentation: Applicants must attach a copy of an official acceptance letter or enrollment verification. If the applicant is waitlisted or has deferred enrollment, additional documentation verifying the acceptance status must be provided.

Academic Performance

• Applicants must have maintained an unweighted GPA of 2.5 or above during their high school career.

• Verification: This will be confirmed via an official high school transcript, which must be attached as part of the application.

Application Submission

• Must be submitted electronically

• Paper Applications: Paper applications are accepted only with prior written approval from the Scholarship Committee. To request a paper application, please email nccscboard@gmail.com with your contact information.

• Naming Convention: All Files should be named using the format: LastName_FirstName_[DocumentType] (e.g., Smith_John_Transcript).

Required Attachments

Essay Response:

• Prompt: “Innovation often begins with education”

• Instructions: In your essay (maximum 650 words), . Describe a challenge facing children or families today and propose a bold, innovative idea that could help strengthen support systems for families in North Carolina. How could education, technology, or new ways of thinking create positive change?​

• Important: Using AI or similar tools to generate the essay content is strictly prohibited.

High School Transcript:

• Attach an official copy/picture of your high school transcript.

Letters of Recommendation:

• Two letters are required, one of which must be from a current or former teacher.

• Each letter must include the recommender’s email address and telephone number.

Acceptance Letter/Enrollment Verification:

• Attach a copy/picture of the post-secondary institution's official acceptance letter or enrollment verification.

Deadline and Time Zone

• All applications and required attachments must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on April 24, 2026.

• If a paper application is approved, it must be postmarked by April 24, 2026.

• Final decisions will be made on or before May 8, 2026, and selected recipients will be notified via email.

https://nccscouncil.org/scholarship-history/

The REC has annually awarded a one-semester tuition scholarship (now with the engineering school's Program Enhancement Fee included), totaling over $4000.00.  Using an application and selection process, it goes to a deserving Wake County HS Senior with a commitment to pursue engineering at NC State University during the fall of the current year. 

Attached is a cover letter and this year’s application with instructions.  The information is usually posted on each school's website.  

The deadline to apply is Friday, April 17, 2026.

Scholarship Information 

Scholarship Application  (MAKE A COPY)

Eligibility: Must be a Pharmaceutical Sciences or Clinical Research Sciences major at NCCU

(Students may change their major to become eligible.)

GPA Requirement: 3.5+

(Students with a 3.0+ GPA are also encouraged to apply.)

Award Amount: Up to $9,500

Deadline: April 30 (early application encouraged)

 Apply here: https://www.nccu.edu/chas/pharmaceutical-sciences

Scholarship Eligibility: 

• Earned minimum GPA of 2.5

• 2025-2026 Graduate

• Reside in Durham, Wake or Orange County

• 2 References 

Due April 3, 2026 

https://www.mnhcf.org

Jane Smith/Brenda Marbell Scholarship Application

The Gamma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, an international fraternal organization for female teachers, is sponsoring a scholarship competition for seniors in selected high schools in the Wake County and Franklin County public school systems.       

1. You must complete the entire application.

2. You must be in the top 25% of the senior class.

3. You must include a transcript with first semester grades and class rank.

4. You'll need to write an essay (without assistance of any type) on one of the topics found in the application.

5. You'll need to include two letters of recommendation, one of which should be from a teacher who has taught you.                                                                                                                                  

The Jane Smith/Brenda Marbell Scholarship is a one-time award of $1000.00.              The application deadline is April 30, 2026.      

The Alliance of Black School Educators (ABSE) of Wake County awards $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors of African American descent in the Wake County Public School System. This scholarship supports ABSE’s mission of promoting high academic achievement, leadership, and community engagement.

Scholarship recipients are selected through a competitive review process. Essays will be evaluated by a selection committee using criteria that include clear and concise responses to all required topics and completion of the full application with all required documentation.

Deadline:12:00 PM (noon) on April 10, 2026-  Late submissions will not be accepted.

Required Documents (All Must Be Included)- 

*Applicants must submit all of the following: Completed Application, Recommendation Letter, Essay, Official School Transcript

Notes to Applicant:  

• Ensure all documents are legible before submitting. 

• Keep copies of all materials for your records. 

• Applications missing required components will not be considered.

Scan the QR Code for the Application Link!

Any questions? Email wakeabse@gmail.com 

The Beta Lambda Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated and the BLS Charitable Foundation are excited to offer you the opportunity to win one of three Greater Impact Scholarships ($1,000 each) being awarded at the end of the 2025-26 school year. You must be a young woman graduating from high school in Wake County and planning to attend a four-year college/university or community college in Fall 2026 to be eligible. 

Application Requirements

This is not your typical scholarship program. While strong academics and extracurricular activities will be considered, we are also looking for you to demonstrate your creativity and show that you are a civically and socially engaged young woman. Your opinions matter to us so we’ve developed five scholarship prompts with that mind:

1. What is one thing that you wish others understood about your generation?

2. Give an example of something you view as a problem in today’s society. What are your suggestions to fix the problem? How would you contribute to this change?

3. Describe a significant challenge or experience in your life. How has it influenced the person you are today? 

4. Tell us about a time when you had a belief or idea challenged. How did the experience change your thinking?

5. What is a quote/slogan/mantra that you live by? Explain why it's meaningful to you.

For your application, you may choose to write an essay or produce a video responding to one of the prompts. Your submission should include a clear and coherent message, including specific details to help us understand your response. Essays should be 2-4 pages, 12-point font, and double-spaced. Videos should be between 2-4 minutes long. 

Applicants will be required to sign in to Google to complete the application and upload their document/video. The deadline for completion is Sunday, March 29 at 11:59pm ET. Winners will be notified via the contact information provided during the application process, no later than Wednesday, April 15.

Scholarship Application  

Founded in 1997, Phi Lambda Educational and Community Foundation, Inc., a 501(C)3 tax-exempt organization, was established to provide an environment that actively supports the advancement of education and to facilitate the implementation of many nationally recognized programs. The mission of the Foundation is to implement academic and life skills programs that promote a holistic approach to the success of socio-economically disadvantaged and underserved youth and families in Southeast Raleigh and Wake County. Each year the Foundation awards worthy African American Male high school seniors residing in Wake or Johnson Counties scholarships. The eligibility requirements and application requirements are below.  Please apply online via the link below and download the application sheet to be uploaded during the online application completion.

Eligibility: African-American male high school seniors residing and attending school in Wake or Johnston Counties with good scholastic and leadership records are eligible for the scholarships. Students selected to receive a $1,000.00 scholarship must be accepted to a four-year college or university before the scholarship is awarded.

Procedure: A student must submit a formal online application to be considered for this scholarship.

Deadline - April 1, 2026

https://plecf.org/phi-lambda-educational-and-community-scholarship

Our Visionary Scholarship is a bi-annual award.  There are five (5) awards given with each bi-annual deadline – with a total of ten (10) college scholarships awarded for each school year.  Awards range from $1,000 to $2,500 each.

Only one application per student, per award deadline will be accepted.  Non-winners are eligible to re-register and re-apply for future awards – this includes the 2nd deadline of a school year.  There is absolutely no cost to apply and a student does not need to demonstrate financial need in order to be eligible.

https://americancollegefoundation.org/school-counselor-acf-scholarship-details/

The scholarship is designed to identify and reward outstanding high school seniors who have demonstrated an ability to excel in the fields of academics, extra-curricular school activities and community involvement. The scholarship is available to any male, graduating high school senior who is enrolling in a four-year undergraduate college program that commences in the fall. The scholarship is awarded through the Foundation for Fraternal Excellence, a registered 501(c)3 organization. Current or future membership in a fraternity is not required.

REQUIREMENTS:

Must be a graduating high school senior in the United States

Must identify as male

Must have access to a U.S. bank account (for direct fund deposit if selected)

DUE APRIL 1st!

Application: https://foundationfe.org/highschoolscholarship/?utm_source=pardot&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nhss2026