Golden LEAF Scholarship

Need-based

Local

Academic

Overview

This scholarship is for high school seniors and community college transfer students who reside in a qualifying rural North Carolina County and are planning to enroll full-time in a post-secondary institution located in North Carolina. You must have 2.5 and communicate an intent to return to a rural, economically distressed North Carolina county following graduation.

Status

Coming soon

Deadline

🗓 March 1, 2025

Paid to

🏫 Your school

Website

www.goldenleaf.org

What you'll need

Short responses

Capture your potential by answering open-ended questions about yourself and your interests.

FAQ

How do I increase my chances of getting a scholarship?

To increase your chances of getting a scholarship, apply early, follow all application instructions, and write a great scholarship essay (if applicable)! For more help, ask a Mos advisor!

What if I don't hear back from a scholarship?

If you haven't heard back within a few weeks, reach out to the scholarship organization! Some scholarship organizations email all the applicants to let them know if they were selected or not, while others only contact the winners—it usually depends on the number of applicants. It never hurts to follow up.

What is financial need and how do I know if I have it?

Financial need is determined by the information you enter into your FAFSA. It's the difference between how much it's going to cost you to go to college, your 'cost of attendance (COA)', minus how much of this cost can you / your family cover, your 'Expected Family Contribution (EFC)'. If your EFC is lower than your COA, you have financial need! If you're not sure about your EFC or COA, reach out to a Mos advisor for help!