The Raleigh Chapter is offering a $1,000 annual scholarship to seniors planning to attend college, trade, or vocational school.

In addition, this year, nationals is also offering an academic and vocational scholarship. Guidelines are included for the two applications. 

Applications are due January 25, 2026!

VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP  

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

The Knightdale-Wake Forest Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., is once again offering a variety of scholarships for students in our service area, which includes your schools.  Awards vary, up to $15,000.  

Applications due February 16, 2026!

https://kwfalumnae-dst.org/2026-scholarships/

Who is eligible for the scholarship?

Applicants must:

· Be high school seniors or college students.

· Be residents of the city of Raleigh, North Carolina.

· Demonstrate financial need.

· Demonstrate academic achievement.

· Plan to attend full-time at an accredited public or private, four-year college or university located in the United States.

Additional Desired Qualifications:

· A minimum cumulative GPA 2.5 on a weighted GPA scale.

How do you apply?

Interested applicants may apply online at www.csascholars.org/mrsn.

How are applications submitted?

Applications must be submitted online via the Center for Scholarship Administration (CSA) portal. There are three steps to complete and submit the application:

1. Set up an account through the portal.

2. Login to the account and complete the application. A confirmation email will be sent when the application is received by CSA. Applicants should contact CSA if a confirmation email is not received.

3. Mail in any additional required materials. See list below.

What constitutes a complete application packet?

A complete application package includes the following:

· Official transcript with grades and cumulative GPA posted through the latest fall semester.

· Student Authorization and Acknowledgements Form, found in the online application, signed by the scholarship candidate.

· Letter of Recommendation from a teacher.

· List of academic honors, leadership skills and community service, etc.

· Personal statement/essay:

- Submit a one-page signed personal statement explaining why the scholarship is important to you. Include your college and career plans.

· Page 1 of your 2026-2027 FAFSA Submission Summary, which includes your name and SAI (Student Aid Index). This is the report you receive after completing your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

· A completed W-8 or W-9 IRS Form, as applicable. This form must be completed by the applicant.

Note: Each item should include both the applicant’s name and name of the scholarship at the top of the page.

When is the deadline for submission of materials?

The online application must be completed and transmitted to CSA no later than March 25, 2026. Any required supplemental materials that need to be mailed must be mailed to CSA no later than March 25, 2026 and should be mailed in one package.

What is the amount of the scholarship award?

The amount of scholarship awards may vary.

How can scholarship awards be applied?

Funds may only be used to pay tuition, fees, books and supplies as required by your courses.

What school may I attend?

Recipients may attend an accredited, public or private, four-year college or university located in the United States, in any field of study leading to a degree, provided the institution meets the criteria in the following paragraph. Recipients must be enrolled full-time each semester and working towards an undergraduate degree.

The institution must be an educational organization that normally maintains a regular faculty and curriculum and normally has a regularly enrolled body of pupils or students in attendance at the place where its educational activities are regularly conducted. To the extent the institution is involved in the selection of the recipients (if at all), that involvement must comply with the Scholarship Program’s policy of awarding scholarships on an objective and non-discriminatory basis as well as the Scholarship Program’s Conflict of Interest Policy.

How will I be notified if I am chosen as a recipient?

All applicants will be notified in writing by email, whether or not they have been selected to receive a scholarship. Those students selected will download a package from their online account that includes a scholarship agreement and information about the scholarship terms.

Is this scholarship renewable?

This scholarship is for one year only; however, current recipients may reapply and be considered for additional funding along with other new applicants. Scholarship recipients must be enrolled full-time. Scholarship recipients are limited to four total years of scholarship award and are expected to have been enrolled consecutive years during that time. Students must reapply for additional scholarship awards. Renewal is not guaranteed, and students will be included in the pool of scholarship applicants.

1. The applicant must be a resident of Wake County.

2. The applicant must be continuing his or her education at a North Carolina college, university, community or technical school. The recipient must be a full-time student with a minimum of 12 units per semester. The applicant is required to provide the Wake County Extension and Community Association with a letter of acceptance from the school.

3. The applicant should have a grade point average of 2.5 or better.

4. Special consideration will be given to applicants seeking careers in family consumer science or related fields.

5. Special consideration will be given to an applicant who is currently enrolled or has been enrolled in a Family Consumer Science program, Future Homemakers of America, Family Consumer Science Related Occupation Association, 4-H member, or a relative of an Extension and Community Association member.

6. The applicant must complete the attached application and include the following:

✓ A letter of acceptance,

✓ An official transcript in a sealed envelope signed by the school registrar.

✓ Three letters of reference are required (mailed separately or included in sealed envelopes with the application). Acceptable references are: Teacher, Principal, Guidance Counselor, Extension Agent, Pastor, Community Leaders, etc. Letters from parents ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

Incomplete applications or applications received after March 25, 2026 will not be eligible. To be considered complete, applications must include a letter of acceptance, student transcript and all letters of reference. 

A committee of non-partisan judges will determine the top three applicants and they will be notified by April 4, 2026. Interviews will be scheduled the week of April 12, 2026: If one of the top three students cannot participate in the interview session, then the fourth-place student will be invited. The winner will be notified by May 1, 2026.

If the recipient declines the award or fails to enroll as a full-time student within one academic year, the money will not be awarded. Financial need is not a prerequisite. 

Due March 25, 2026

APPLICATION LINK

Each year, the NC JCI Senate Kyle Byrd Memorial Scholarship program selects two applicants and awards them a $500 scholarship each.

In addition, the NC JCI Senate Scholarship program will also select two applicants to submit for the US JCI Senate Scholarship program which awards several $2000, $1500 and $1000 scholarships.  This year both college and vocational scholarships are offered at the national level.

The application is due no later than January 12, 2026 to the State Scholarship Chairman: Diane Upshaw

For questions or additional information, please contact:

Diane Upshaw (dianeupshaw2000@gmail.com)  subject:Kyle Byrd Memorial Scholarship

Mail to: Diane Upshaw attn: Scholarships, 2805 Rainford Court, Raleigh, NC 27603

http://ncjcisenate.org/scholarship.htm

The Sigma Scholars Foundation, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 organization that was established to provide scholarships to deserving Wake County High School Seniors that have been accepted and who have committed to attending a Two-Year Associate’s Degree Program or Four-Year Bachelor’s Degree Program following graduation. These scholarships are designed to provide funding assistance to each recipient for educational expenses. 

The Foundation’s Board of Directors is seeking applications from 2026 graduating seniors that meets or exceeds the following criteria:

•  A student in good standing with his or her high school;

• A US citizen (subject to verification);

• Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s) and/or Student must be Wake county residents and student is enrolled full-time in a Wake County Public High School; and, 

• A high school senior planning to be enrolled in an accredited postsecondary institution* (*Approved institutions are defined as those accredited, postsecondary two or fouryear colleges or universities in the United States. Proof of enrollment is a condition of eligibility for a scholarship award and will be required before funds will be disbursed.)

Interested students must complete and submit the scholarship application, along with providing the following:

• A 400-word maximum typed essay (see essay topics on the application);

• Two (2) letters of recommendation (one must be from a teacher, counselor, or other school official);

• Official transcript of grades (3.0 GPA or higher required);

• Community Service (minimum of 30 hours)—packet must include a signed letter from an organization or church affiliation on official letterhead; and,

• Current photo (headshot) of applicant

Deadline - March 1, 2026

APPLICATION

Fred M. Alford Memorial Scholarship ($2,000) – Requirements include:

• Must be a child of or under legal guardianship of an active Wake Electric member or live in a home served by Wake Electric

• Must be a high school graduating senior (cannot already be attending college)

• Must pursue a four-year undergraduate baccalaureate degree at an accredited institution in North Carolina

Touchstone Energy Scholarship ($1,250) – Requirements include:

• Must be a child of or under legal guardianship of an active Wake Electric member or live in a home served by Wake Electric

• Must use these funds at a North Carolina college or university, community college, vocational or technical school

• Applicants can be a high school graduating senior or already enrolled full-time in a university, community college, vocational or technical school

APPLICATION: https://wemc.com/scholarships/

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, applicants must:

• Be a graduating high school senior;

• Be a United States citizen;

• Present evidence of financial need;

• Demonstrate a record of academic excellence;

• Demonstrate leadership potential and a dedication to community service;

• Plan to attend an accredited and JRF approved 4-year college/university within the United States or affiliated with a United States based college or university;

• Have not accrued more than 25% of credits needed to graduate from college.

DUE BY JANUARY 7, 2026

Application: https://jackierobinson.org/apply/

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 UCB Myasthenia Gravis Scholarship™ program helps people living with myasthenia gravis (MG) or their immediate family members to pursue further education. Whether you’re continuing your education or exploring a new career, you can apply to receive $10,000 to help cover educational expenses. 

The scholarship is:

Available for studies in trade skills, college degrees, or other various disciplines

Open to all ages, academic scores, and levels of financial status

Applicable for tuition, fees, and/or books

Application can be found here: https://www.ucbmgscholarship.com/

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