North Carolina Scholarships

Scholarship Name	Award
Sponsored$2,000 "No Essay" Scholarship	$2,000
Deadline May 31 Offered by College Prowler Description Students can use the money to help cover tuition, housing, meal plans, books, computers, or any education-related expenses. How to apply Applications are available online. Apply »
Crumley Roberts - Crib to College Scholarship	$1,000 plus iPad
Deadline March 1 Renewable No Offered by Crumley Roberts, Attorneys at Law Stephen M. Keaney, Director of Community Relations 2400 Freeman Mill Road Suite 300 Greensboro, NC 27406 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must plan to attend four-year colleges or universities. Transcripts, three recommendation letters, applications and essays are required. Winners also receive laptop computers. No phone calls, please. How to apply Applications are available online. Apply »
Dixie Boys Baseball Scholarship Program	$1,250
Deadline April 1 Renewable No Offered by Dixie Boys Baseball P.O. Box 8263 Dothan, AL 36304 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must plan to pursue undergraduate studies at a college or university. An application, financial statement, two recommendation letters, proof of baseball participation, transcript and essay are required. Selection is based on class rankings, strong school and community leadership and financial need. Programs are located in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. How to apply Applications are available online. Apply »
Dixie Youth Scholarship Program	$2,000
Deadline February 1 Renewable No Offered by Dixie Youth Baseball P.O. Box 877 Marshall, TX 75671 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must have been registered on a Dixie Youth Baseball team participating in a franchised Dixie Youth Baseball Inc. league prior to reaching age thirteen. Selection is based on financial need, scholastic record and citizenship. Programs are located in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. How to apply Contact your local league officials or a district, state or national director for an application, and applications are also available online. Apply »
Dottie Martin Teachers Scholarship	$500
Deadline June 1 Renewable No Offered by North Carolina Federation of Republican Women Joyce Glass, Chairman 4413 Driftwood Drive Clemmons, NC 27012 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be current college students planning to enter the field of education. The scholarship committee is especially interested in students who want to go into the fields of child guidance and counseling to make a difference in the lives of North Carolina children. Applicants must include an essay addressing their reasons for applying, career goals, plans for teaching in North Carolina, a description of their financial situation, why they should receive the scholarship and information on their personal values. How to apply Applications are available online. Apply »

Sponsored$1,000 ScholarshipPoints Scholarship	$10,000
Deadline May 31 Offered by Scholarship Points Description ScholarshipPoints.com will give away over $100,000 in free college scholarships this year including a $1,000 scholarship every month! Deadline for the next $1,000 scholarship is 5/31/13. Apply now! How to apply Applications are available online. Apply »
Epsilon Sigma Alpha	$500-$2,500
Deadline April 1 Renewable No Offered by College Foundation of North Carolina P.O. Box 41966 Raleigh, NC 27629 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college or university, either at the undergraduate level or as a North Carolina teacher seeking training, and must be training to work with special needs children up to the age of 21 in an educational setting. They must agree to teach at a North Carolina public school for at least one year after graduation. How to apply Applications are available online. Apply »
Gary Wagner, K3OMI Scholarship	$1,000
Deadline February 1 Renewable No Offered by American Radio Relay League Foundation 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must have an amateur radio license of Novice Class or higher. Students may be pursuing a bachelor's degree in any field of engineering. They must be residents of one of the following states: North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland or Tennessee. Preference will be given to students with financial need. How to apply Applications are available online. Apply »
GlaxoSmithKlein Opportunity Scholarship	Up to $5,000
Deadline March 15 Renewable No Offered by Triangle Community Foundation 324 Blackwell Street Suite 1220 Durham, NC 27701 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens who have held this status for at least one year, and they must be residents of Durham, Orange or Wake County who have lived there for at least one year. They must be enrolled at or planning to enroll at a North Carolina community college or public university. They must be eligible for in-state tuition. Only those who have overcome significant adversity should apply. Selection is based on the applicant's desire for self-improvement and potential for success. How to apply Applications are available online. An application form, personal essay, official transcript and one letter of recommendation are required. Apply »
Golden LEAF Scholars Program - Two-Year Colleges	Up to $750 per semester
Deadline Varies Renewable No Offered by College Foundation of North Carolina P.O. Box 41966 Raleigh, NC 27629 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be residents of one of the 73 eligible counties and meet specific income requirements as evidenced by FAFSA information (for curriculum students) or the federal TRIO formula (for occupational education students). Degree-seeking students must be enrolled at least half-time. How to apply Applications are available online. Apply »
Sponsored$1,000 HS Survey Scholarship	$1,000
Deadline May 31 Offered by HS Survey Description Take a short survey about your high school for a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship. How to apply Applications are available online. Apply »
HSF/BB&T Charitable Scholarship	Varies
Deadline July 31 Renewable No Offered by Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) 55 Second Street Suite 1500 San Francisco, CA 94105 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents and full-time undergraduate students. They must be attending an accredited, four-year postsecondary institution located in the U.S. or Puerto Rico. They must reside in or attend school in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington DC or West Virginia. They must be sophomores who are enrolled in a degree program in liberal arts, law or business and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a four-point scale. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply Applications are available online. An application form, supporting materials and submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are required. Apply »
Ione M. Allen Music Scholarship	Varies
Deadline February 6 Renewable No Offered by Center for Scholarship Administration Wachovia Accounts 4320-G Wade Hampton Boulevard Taylors, SC 29687 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be residents of Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, Polk, Swain or Transylvania County, North Carolina. They must possess musical talent, attend an accredited conservatory or other institution with a recognized music department and have financial need. All applicants must be interviewed and present a performance. How to apply Applications are available online. Apply »
Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarships	Varies
Deadline February 15 Renewable No Offered by Jimmy Rane Foundation P.O. Box 40 Abbeville, AL 36310 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be high school seniors who are residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia or West Virginia. How to apply Applications are available online. Apply »
Kids' Chance of North Carolina Scholarships	Up to $5,000
Deadline Varies Renewable No Offered by Kids' Chance of North Carolina Inc. P.O. Box 470426 Charlotte, NC 28247-0426 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be students between the ages of 16 and 25 whose parents were killed or injured as a result of a compensable work-related injury or illness. The parent's death or injury must have resulted in a major decrease in family income. How to apply Applications are available online. Apply »
Sponsored$1,000 GPA isn't Everything Scholarship	$1,000
Deadline May 31 Offered by Cappex Description Eligibility: Currently enrolled in a high school or college, or plan to enroll in the next 12 months. How to apply Applications are available online. Apply »
L. Phil Wicker Scholarship	$500
Deadline February 1 Renewable No Offered by American Radio Relay League Foundation 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must have at least a general ham radio license, be residents of and attending school in the ARRL Roanoke Division (North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia) and be undergraduate or graduate students in electronics, communications or another related field. How to apply Applications are available online. Completed applications must be submitted by mail. Apply »
Michael A. DeMayo Scholarship	$2,500
Deadline February 27 Renewable No Offered by Law Offices of Michael A. DeMayo LLP 1211 East Morehead Street Charlotte, NC 28204 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who live in one of the following North Carolina or South Carolina counties: Mecklenburg, Gaston, Catawba, Union, Cabarrus, Cleveland, Lincoln, Rowan, Caldwell, Stanly, Iredell, Alexander, Burke, Robeson, Scotland, Richmond, Anson, Cumberland, York, Lancaster, Chesterfield, Marlboro or Dillon. They must be accepted at or planning to attend an accredited four-year college or university. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. They must submit a written or recorded presentation on the dangers of drunk driving along with their applications. Selection is based on academic achievement, standardized test scores, extracurricular activities and presentation. How to apply Applications are available online. An application form, presentation, standardized test scores, an applicant photo, a transcript and two recommendation letters are required. Apply »
NACA Southeast Region Student Leader Scholarship	Varies
Deadline March 31 Renewable No Offered by National Association for Campus Activities 13 Harbison Way Columbia, SC 29212 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Students must hold a significant campus leadership position, demonstrate significant leadership skills and abilities and make significant contributions through on- or off-campus volunteering. Students must attend school in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia or Puerto Rico. How to apply Applications are available online. Apply »
National Tour Association (NTA) Rene Campbell-Ruth McKinney Undergraduate Scholarship	$1,000
Deadline April 1 Renewable No Offered by Tourism Cares 275 Turnpike Street Suite 307 Canton, MA 02021 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be permanent residents of North Carolina and must be full-time rising undergraduate juniors or seniors at an accredited four-year college or university located in the U.S. or Canada. They must be studying hospitality, tourism or travel, have completed 60 credits or more by May of the application year and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a four-point scale. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply Applications are available online. An application form, resume, proof of North Carolina residency, personal essay, two letters of recommendation and official transcript are required. Apply »
Sponsored$1,000 May Survey Scholarship	$1,000
Deadline May 31 Offered by CP Survey Description Open to all college students and recent alumni. Take a short survey about your school for a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship. How to apply Applications are available online. Apply »
NCAPA Endowment Grant	Varies
Deadline June 11 Renewable No Offered by North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants 1121 Slater Road Durham, NC 27703 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be current student members of the North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants (NCAPA). They must be rising second- or third-year students in an accredited physician assistant degree program. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply Applications are available online. An application form, financial aid statement, personal essay and official transcript are required. Apply »
North Carolina 4-H Development Fund Scholarships	Up to $1,000
Deadline February 1 Renewable No Offered by North Carolina 4-H Youth Development Shannon MCCollum, Extension 4-H Associate NCSU, Box 7606 512 Brickhaven Drive Suite 230 Raleigh, NC 27695 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be enrolling as undergraduates at a four-year North Carolina college or university or a junior or community college in the state, provided the program of study is transferable to a four-year college. Students must also have a strong record of 4-H Club participation, have an excellent high school academic record and show an aptitude for college work through SAT scores. An application form, transcript, photo page and two recommendation letters are required.For some of the awards, financial need is necessary. Some awards have geographic restrictions to regions of the state while others are for a degree program or a specific college or university. Some scholarships are renewable. How to apply Applications are available through each county cooperative extension office in North Carolina by phone or online. Apply »

North Carolina Bar Association Scholarship	Varies
Deadline April 1 Renewable No Offered by College Foundation of North Carolina P.O. Box 41966 Raleigh, NC 27629 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be children of a North Carolina police officer who was killed or permanently disabled while on duty and must be enrolled or accepted to an institution approved by the scholarship committee. They must also apply before their 27th birthday and demonstrate financial need and merit. How to apply Applications are available online. Apply »
North Carolina Community College Grant	Varies
Deadline Varies Renewable No Offered by College Foundation of North Carolina P.O. Box 41966 Raleigh, NC 27629 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be North Carolina residents, demonstrate financial need and attend a North Carolina community college for at least six credit hours per semester. Selection is based on financial need. How to apply Application is made by completing the FAFSA. Apply »
Sponsored$500 CollegeMapper Scholarship	$500
Deadline May 31 Offered by CollegeMapper Description CollegeMapper can help you build a resume, manage your college applications and essays, and so much more. Simply register for an account, and you're entered to win! How to apply Applications are available online. Apply »
North Carolina Education Lottery Scholarship	$100-$3,400
Deadline Varies Renewable No Offered by College Foundation of North Carolina P.O. Box 41966 Raleigh, NC 27629 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be enrolled for at least six credit hours per semester in an undergraduate degree-seeking program at an eligible North Carolina institution and meet satisfactory academic progress requirements. Students who meet the same criteria as the Federal Pell Grant and those with an Estimated Family Contribution of $5,000 or less are eligible for the scholarship. How to apply Qualified students who submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be considered. Apply »
North Carolina Oratorical Contest	$500-$18,000
Deadline Varies Renewable No Offered by American Legion, Department of North Carolina 4 N. Blount Street P.O. Box 26657 Raleigh, NC 27611 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be high school students under the age of 20 who are U.S. citizens or legal residents and residents of the state. Students first give an oration within their state and winners compete at the national level. The oration must be related to the Constitution of the United States focusing on the duties and obligations citizens have to the government. It must be in English and be between eight and ten minutes. There is also an assigned topic which is posted on the website, and it should be between three and five minutes. How to apply Application information is available by contacting the local post by email. Apply »
NTA Rene Campbell - Ruth McKinney Scholarship	$1,000
Deadline April 1 Renewable No Offered by Tourism Cares 275 Turnpike Street Suite 307 Canton, MA 02021 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and be permanent residents of North Carolina who are enrolled in an undergraduate program in travel, tourism or hospitality. They must be undergraduates at an accredited school located in the U.S. or Canada and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a four-point scale. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply Applications are available online. An application form, official transcript, resume, personal essay, two recommendation letters, proof of U.S. citizenship and proof of North Carolina permanent residency are required. Apply »
Oliver Joel and Ellen Pell Denny Healthcare Scholarship Fund	Up to $3,000
Deadline August 15 Renewable No Offered by Winston-Salem Foundation 860 West Fifth Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be residents of North Carolina. They must be studying a subject in the field of allied health at an accredited postsecondary institution and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. They must be seeking a first-time certificate, diploma, associate's degree or bachelor's degree. Master's degree holders are ineligible. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to residents of Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Stokes, Surry and Yadkin counties. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply Applications are available online. An application form, official transcript, tax forms and financial aid award letter are required. Apply »
Sponsored$2,000 Student Athlete Scholarship	$2,000
Deadline May 31 Offered by CaptainU Description CaptainU helps simplify the recruiting process by helping you connect with over 16,000 college coaches and make a college team! Register for a free account with CaptainU for a chance to win this scholarship. How to apply Applications are available online. Apply »
Prezell R. Robinson Scholars Program	Varies
Deadline June 30 Renewable No Offered by North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Educator Recruitment and Development Public Schools of North Carolina 6330 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Scholars must be North Carolina high school students in grades 9 to 11. They must be from a low teacher-recruitment school system and must express an interest in becoming a teacher. Potential scholars are selected by their local school administrators. How to apply Applications are available online. An application form and official transcript are required. Apply »
Progress Energy Power Careers Program	$1,300
Deadline Varies Renewable No Offered by North Carolina Community College System 200 West Jones Street Raleigh, NC 27603 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, be high school graduates and hold a valid driver's license. They must be attending or planning to attend a North Carolina community or technical college and must be enrolled in or planning to enroll in an associate's degree program in electric power production technology, electrical-electronics technology or industrial systems technology. They must have a proven interest in pursuing a career in power plant operations. Preference will be given to applicants having a GPA of 3.2 or higher. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply Applications are available by request from Progress Energy. An application form and supporting materials are required. Apply »
R. Flake Shaw Scholarship	$1,000-$3,750
Deadline March 15 Renewable No Offered by North Carolina Farm Bureau P.O. Box 27766 Raleigh, NC 27611 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be North Carolina students who are pursuing an associate's or bachelor's degree in an agriculture-related subject. They must be planning to pursue a career in agriculture and demonstrate leadership ability and financial need. Preference will be given to applicants who are the family members of Farm Bureau members. Selection is based on academic merit, character, stated career goals and financial need. How to apply Applications are available online. An application form, transcript, personal statement and financial information are required. Apply »
Rehabilitation Assistance for the Blind and Visually Impaired	Up to full tuition
Deadline Varies Renewable No Offered by College Foundation of North Carolina P.O. Box 41966 Raleigh, NC 27629 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be North Carolina residents who are enrolled full-time at a North Carolina college or university. They must be legally blind or have a condition that could result in blindness, and they must be in need of vocational rehabilitation services. How to apply Applications are available from the State Division of Services for the Blind at http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/dsb/. Apply »
Sponsored$1,000 CollegeWeek Live Scholarship	$1,000
Deadline May 31 Offered by CollegeWeek Live Description It's super easy. No essays. No cumbersome forms. Just register at CollegeWeekLive, search for colleges of interest to you, and you could win $1,000! How to apply Applications are available online. Apply »
Richard Goolsby Scholarship Fund	$1,000-$4,000
Deadline February 9 Renewable No Offered by Foundation for the Carolinas 217 South Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be full-time graduate students or rising undergraduate sophomores, juniors or seniors. They must have completed science, business or engineering coursework that is related to plastics and must be interested in the plastics industry. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. How to apply Applications are available online. An application form and supporting materials are required. Apply »
State Contractual Scholarship Fund Program	Varies
Deadline Varies Renewable No Offered by College Foundation of North Carolina P.O. Box 41966 Raleigh, NC 27629 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Applicants must be North Carolina residents who are enrolled in an undergraduate program at an approved North Carolina private postsecondary institution and have unmet financial need. They must not be enrolled in a program that is designed primarily to prepare students for religious vocations. Licensure students may also apply if they have a bachelor's degree and are enrolled in undergraduate classes in a licensure program for teachers or nurses. How to apply See your financial aid office for application details. Apply »
Student Incentive Grant	$700
Deadline Unknown Renewable No Offered by College Foundation of North Carolina P.O. Box 41966 Raleigh, NC 27629 Eligibility Unknown may apply. Successful applicants must be North Carolina residents enrolled full-time at a state college or university. Study programs cannot be in preparation for a religious career. Students must demonstrate financial need and maintain adequate academic progress. How to apply Contact your financial aid office. Apply »
Vocational Rehabilitation Program	Up to $2,428
Deadline Varies Renewable No Offered by College Foundation of North Carolina P.O. Box 41966 Raleigh, NC 27629 Eligibility Unknown may apply. The program provides assistance with counseling, job placement and some support services that is not based on financial need. Need is considered for assistance with tuition and fees, transportation and books. How to apply Applications are available from your local Vocational Rehabilitation Office or by mail or phone. The website for the office is www.dhhs.state.nc.us/docs/divinfo/dvr.htm. Apply »
SponsoredEarn money for college from everyday activities	$10,000
Deadline Dec 31 Offered by UPromise Description Upromise will give out more than $250,000 in scholarships this year! See how they can help you get money for college from your everyday activities. How to apply Applications are available online. Apply »

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