North Carolina scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 10, 2025Apply below to the best North Carolina scholarships for February 2025.
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Do It 4 W Foundation Scholarship
North Carolina • Freshmen
The Do It 4 W Foundation Scholarship provides up to $7,500 for NC high school seniors. Apply online with 2 essays.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Bill & Shireen Kirk Scholarship Fund
Florida • Georgia • Kentucky • Maryland • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • South Carolina • Pennsylvania • Tennessee • Virginia • West Virginia • Business (MBA) • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Marketing • Business Administration • Construction • Construction Engineering • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Annual scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students in business, chemistry, engineering, and marketing. $250+ award available.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Alamance Community Foundation's scholarships
Alamance County • North Carolina • Freshmen
Alamance Community Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 21, 2025
Careers in Conservation Scholarship
North Carolina • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Animal-Related • Marine Biology/Sciences • Climate Sciences • Environmental Science • Geological & Earth Sciences • Horticulture • Natural Resources Management • Conservation • Biology • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Careers in Conservation Scholarship provides $1,000 renewable scholarships for NC residents pursuing soil and water conservation careers.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Shallow Ford Foundation Scholarships for Graduating Seniors
Lewisville • Clemmons • Forsyth County • Yadkin County • Davidson County • North Carolina • Freshmen
Shallow Ford Foundation Scholarships offer up to $16,000 for high school seniors in select NC counties. Apply online now!
Deadline:
April 4, 2025
Golden LEAF Scholarship
Alamance County • Alexander County • Alleghany County • Anson County • Ashe County • Avery County • Beaufort County • Bertie County • Bladen County • Burke County • Caldwell County • Camden County • Caswell County • Catawba County • Cherokee County • Chowan County • Clay County • Cleveland County • Columbus County • Craven County • Cumberland County • Dare County • Davidson County • Davie County • Duplin County • Edgecombe County • Franklin County • Gaston County • Gates County • Graham County • Granville County • Greene County • Halifax County • Harnett County • Hertford County • Hoke County • Hyde County • Jackson County • Jones County • Lee County • Lenoir County • Macon County • Madison County • Martin County • McDowell County • Mitchell County • Montgomery County • Nash County • Northampton County • Onslow County • Pamlico County • Pasquotank County • Perquimans County • Person County • Pitt County • Polk County • Randolph County • Richmond County • Robeson County • Rockingham County • Rowan County • Rutherford County • Sampson County • Scotland County • Stanly County • Stokes County • Surry County • Swain County • Transylvania County • Tyrrell County • Vance County • Warren County • Washington County • Wayne County • Wilkes County • Wilson County • Yadkin County • Yancey County • North Carolina • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
The Golden LEAF Scholarship offers up to $14,000 for NC high school seniors and community college transfers from rural counties.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Bridge to Career Program
North Carolina • Freshmen • Sophomores
The Bridge to Career Program provides $500 to 30 eligible students at 58 NC Community Colleges. Inquire locally for details.
Deadline:
June 30, 2025
Outer Banks Community Foundation Scholarships
Dare County • Currituck County • Pasquotank County • Camden County • Washington County • Tyrrell County • Hyde County • North Carolina • Freshmen
Apply for Outer Banks Community Foundation Scholarships offering up to $3,000 for local students. High chances to win!
Deadline:
February 24, 2025
CBC Spouses Education Scholarship
Alabama • California • Colorado • Connecticut • Delaware • District Of Columbia • Florida • Georgia • Illinois • Indiana • Louisiana • Maryland • Massachusetts • Minnesota • Mississippi • Missouri • Nevada • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • South Carolina • Texas • Virginia • Washington • Wisconsin • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The CBC Spouses Education Scholarship offers $2,500 to $20,000 for Black high school seniors pursuing higher education. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 29, 2025
Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro Scholarships
Guilford County • North Carolina • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro offers $1,000+ scholarships for Guilford County students based on merit and need.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Betsy Y. Justus Founders Scholarship
North Carolina • Technology • Engineering • Food Sciences & Technology • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • For Women • Freshmen
The Betsy Y. Justus Founders Scholarship offers $4,000 and a laptop for NC female freshmen in Technology or Engineering with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Community Foundation of Burke County Scholarships
Burke County • North Carolina • Freshmen • High school • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Apply for over 150 scholarships from the Community Foundation of Burke County for NC students. High chances of winning!
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Greensboro Carter Stroupe Memorial Scholarship
Guilford County • Rockingham County • Randolph County • Alamance County • North Carolina • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Greensboro Carter Stroupe Memorial Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for LGBTQ+ community service applicants in NC.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Foundation for the Carolinas Scholarships
Cherokee County • Cleveland County • Iredell County • Lancaster County • Lexington County • Lincoln County • Mecklenburg County • Richmond County • Stanly County • Union County • York County • Cabarrus County • Rowan County • North Carolina • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduates • Graduate Students
Foundation for the Carolinas offers 150+ scholarships for students in NC and SC, from kindergarten to graduate school, with one application.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region's scholarships
Danville • Pittsylvania County • Halifax County • Caswell County • Virginia • North Carolina • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region offers $2,000+ scholarships for local high school graduates in Virginia and North Carolina.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
North Carolina Community Foundation Scholarships
McDowell County • Macon County • Madison County • Martin County • Mecklenburg County • Mitchell County • Montgomery County • Moore County • Nash County • New Hanover County • Northampton County • Onslow County • Orange County • Pamlico County • Pasquotank County • Pender County • Perquimans County • Person County • Pitt County • Polk County • Randolph County • Richmond County • Robeson County • Rockingham County • Rowan County • Rutherford County • Sampson County • Scotland County • Stanly County • Stokes County • Surry County • Swain County • Transylvania County • Tyrrell County • Union County • Vance County • Wake County • Warren County • Washington County • Watauga County • Wayne County • Wilkes County • Wilson County • Yadkin County • Yancey County • Alamance County • Alexander County • Alleghany County • Anson County • Ashe County • Avery County • Beaufort County • Bertie County • Bladen County • Brunswick County • Buncombe County • Burke County • Cabarrus County • Caldwell County • Camden County • Carteret County • Caswell County • Catawba County • Chatham County • Cherokee County • Chowan County • Clay County • Cleveland County • Columbus County • Craven County • Cumberland County • Currituck County • Dare County • Davidson County • Davie County • Duplin County • Durham County • Edgecombe County • Forsyth County • Franklin County • Gaston County • Gates County • Graham County • Granville County • Greene County • Guilford County • Halifax County • Harnett County • Haywood County • Henderson County • Hertford County • Hoke County • Hyde County • Iredell County • Jackson County • Johnston County • Jones County • Lee County • Lenoir County • Lincoln County • North Carolina • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
North Carolina Community Foundation offers $1.3M+ in scholarships annually with a single application for local students.
Deadline:
March 3, 2025
Triangle Community Foundation Scholarships
Chatham County • Orange County • Wake County • Durham County • North Carolina • Freshmen
Triangle Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $20,000 for local students. Apply now for a chance to win!
Deadline:
March 12, 2025
The Winston-Salem Foundation Scholarships
Forsyth County • Davidson County • Davie County • Stokes County • Surry County • Wilkes County • Yadkin County • North Carolina • Freshmen
The Winston-Salem Foundation offers over 150 scholarships for local students, supporting education in multiple counties with awards over $2,300.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
CBC Spouses Essay Contest
Alabama • California • Colorado • Connecticut • Delaware • District Of Columbia • Florida • Illinois • Georgia • Indiana • Louisiana • Maryland • Massachusetts • New Jersey • Minnesota • Mississippi • Missouri • Nevada • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • Texas • South Carolina • Virginia • Washington • Wisconsin • For Black and/or African American students • High school
The CBC Spouses Essay Contest offers up to $2,000 for African American high school juniors and seniors. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 29, 2025
Dottie Martin Teachers Scholarship
North Carolina • Childcare • Counseling • For Women • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Dottie Martin Teachers Scholarship awards $500 to future NC teachers. Apply with an essay and recommendations!
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Ted G. Wilson Memorial Scholarship
North Carolina • South Carolina • Georgia • Florida • Construction Engineering • Construction • Architecture • Civil Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Carpentry/Masonry • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors
The Ted G. Wilson Memorial Scholarship offers $1,500 for students pursuing construction education in the Southeast U.S.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
The SAWF Scholarship
Alabama • Arkansas • Florida • Georgia • Kentucky • Louisiana • Mississippi • North Carolina • South Carolina • Tennessee • Virginia • Texas • West Virginia • Climate Sciences • Environmental Science • Astronomy • Computer Science • Marine Biology/Sciences • Meteorology • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Animal Sciences • Agricultural Science • Science • STEM • Materials Science • Technology • UX/Technical Design • IT/Information Technology • Chemistry • Physics • Mathematics • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Aviation/Aeronautical • Automotive • For Women • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The SAWF Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for women in STEM or automotive fields with a 2.5 GPA in select Southern states.
Deadline:
March 24, 2025
Elizabeth Marie Roberts Scholarship
North Carolina • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Mental Health • Public Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • Medicine • High school
The Elizabeth Marie Roberts Scholarship offers $8,000 to Durham County seniors with financial need pursuing health careers. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Pearl Berlin Scholarship
North Carolina • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Community Service • Freshmen
The Pearl Berlin Scholarship offers $1,000 to $3,000 for LGBTQ+ seniors in NC showing leadership. Apply with an essay and recommendation.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Union Power Cooperative College Scholarship
North Carolina • Freshmen
Union Power Cooperative offers a $1,000 scholarship for high school seniors in NC. Selection based on need, achievement, and activities.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
FAQ
To write a strong application for North Carolina scholarships, focus on clearly articulating your goals, achievements, and why you deserve the scholarship. Tailor your essays to reflect the values of the scholarship provider and proofread your application to avoid errors.
North Carolina scholarships can cover a variety of expenses, including tuition, fees, books, and sometimes living expenses. The specific coverage will depend on the scholarship's terms and conditions.
Yes, there are many North Carolina scholarships that are specific to certain regions or communities within the state. Local organizations, businesses, and educational institutions often offer scholarships to support students from their area.
To apply for North Carolina scholarships, you typically need to complete an application form, which may include personal information, academic records, and essays. Be sure to follow the specific instructions for each scholarship and submit all required documents on time.
It's advisable to start applying for North Carolina scholarships as early as possible, ideally during your junior year of high school or the first year of college. Many scholarships have early deadlines, so planning ahead is crucial.
Yes, you can apply for multiple North Carolina scholarships. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving financial aid for your education.
Eligibility criteria for North Carolina scholarships can vary widely depending on the specific scholarship. Common criteria may include residency in North Carolina, academic performance, financial need, and enrollment in an accredited institution. Always check the specific requirements for each scholarship.
Yes, many North Carolina scholarships are legitimate and can provide valuable financial assistance for your education. It's important to research each scholarship and verify its credibility before applying.
You can find North Carolina scholarships by searching online scholarship databases, visiting your school's financial aid office, or checking local community organizations. A great resource for finding scholarships is Mos, which provides a comprehensive list of available scholarships tailored to your needs.
North Carolina scholarships are financial awards specifically designed to help students from North Carolina pay for their education. These scholarships can be offered by various organizations, including schools, private foundations, and government entities, and may be based on merit, need, or specific criteria related to the state.
Common mistakes to avoid include missing deadlines, not following application instructions, submitting incomplete applications, and failing to proofread essays. Take your time to ensure your application is thorough and well-prepared.
Many North Carolina scholarships have renewal requirements, which may include maintaining a certain GPA or completing a specific number of credit hours. Be sure to review the terms of each scholarship for renewal criteria.
Common documents required for North Carolina scholarship applications include transcripts, letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and proof of residency. Always check the specific requirements for each scholarship.
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