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

The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, providing recipients with the opportunity to achieve their goals and graduate college debt-free. Parents 2024 Adjusted Household Income must not have exceeded $125,000. The scholarship provides $2,000 to help pay for essential items to attend college and up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters. Free workshops, Free Schwab Brokerage Accounts, and Free Study Abroad provide recipients with a practical understanding of important life skills not typically covered in the school curriculum. Hagan Scholars have attended 769 colleges and universities located in 50 states and the District of Columbia, and have studied abroad in 64 countries.

Eligibility Criteria. No Exceptions.

1. Must attend a high school located in the United States.

2. Must be in the high school graduating class.

3. All students who meet the eligibility criteria can apply regardless of nationality or citizenship.

4. Must have achieved an unweighted 3.50 CGPA based on a 4.0 Grading Scale.

5. Must provide a current copy of the applicant’s High School Transcript.

6. Must provide an “unsealed” Letter of Recommendation. If an unsealed LOR is not available from an educator, provide from a non-educator.

7. Must enroll in an eligible four-year College or University the first fall semester following high school graduation.

8. The scholarship cannot be used to attend a community college, junior college, or online institution.

9. Must maintain a four year or less graduation schedule, or complete the equivalent of a four year degree if in a professional program.

10. Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2026 until September 1, 2026 to be eligible for a fall semester disbursement. Work must be regularly scheduled non-family employment performed under supervision for compensation. Employment can be full-time or part-time.

11. Parents Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2024 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $125,000. 

12. U.S. Citizens selected as Finalists must provide the first two pages of their FAFSA Summary. The FAFSA Summary must show the SAI.   

13. Non U.S. Citizens selected as Finalists must provide Proof of non-U.S. Citizenship. Copy of Foreign Passport or Green Card.

14. Must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible.

https://haganscholarships.org/application/

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!

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/

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

Eunice Riggins Memorial Scholarship Application Link 

This scholarship is open to any young woman who is currently graduating from an accredited high school in North Carolina that follows the NC Standard Course of Study, and who expects to enroll in a four-year college or university in North Carolina next fall, and who meets eligibility requirements. This is a one-year (non-renewable) scholarship in the amount of $2,000.

Award Amount: $2,000

Submit by Saturday, March 1st, 2026 11:59 PM

Mary Rose Mills - Linda Rankin Memorial Scholarship Application Link 

This scholarship is open to any student who is currently graduating from an accredited high school in North Carolina that follows the NC Standard Course of Study, and who expects to enroll in a four-year college or university next fall, and who meets eligibility requirements. This is a one-year (non-renewable) scholarship in the amount of $2,000.

Award Amount: $2,000

Submit by Saturday, March 1st, 2026 11:59 PM

The Clare Johnson Marley-Mary Earle Berger Fine Arts Scholarship    

This scholarship is open to any student who is currently graduating from an accredited high school in North Carolina that follows the NC Standard Course of Study, and who expects to enroll in a four-year college or university next fall, and who is declaring an area of the fine arts as their major. This is a one-year (non-renewable) scholarship in the amount of $2,000.

Award Amount: $2,000

Submit by Saturday, March 1st, 2026 11:59 PM

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 Raleigh-Wake Chapter of the NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, Inc.’s scholarship is open to Wake County residents—graduating high school seniors and community college transfer students—who have been admitted to NCCU. Scholarships may be awarded at a minimum of $1,000, to qualifying incoming freshman and community college transfer students! As part of the scholarship application process, finalists will be interviewed by members of the scholarship committee and the award recipients will be notified in early May 2026. 

The application deadline is Monday, March 23, 2026.

https://nccuraleighwake.org/scholarship-application

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.

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

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

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/

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