North Carolina Scholarship Searches
Many
applications are due in October or November for students starting the following
fall. Get started on these early! Another great way to search is by
using this search engine:
https://www.cfnc.org/paying/schol/aid_search.jsp
You can choose merit-based or need-based to pull up a list of
scholarships for each. Be sure to read the eligibility requirements to
see if you would be a good fit.
CFNC Financial Literacy Scholarship: Two $500 scholarships are given to North Carolina students. You must login to CFNC.org and complete the Financial Literacy Course. See
https://www.cfnc.org/paying/fl_official_rules.jsp for more information.
Forgivable Education Loans for Service (FELS): If students commit to working in an area of "critical need" in the teaching, nursing, medical, or allied health fields they can get loans that can be forgiven after a certain amount of time. Visit
www.cfnc.org/FELS for more information on this program and how to apply.
BUNCOMBE COUNTY SCHOOLS FOUNDATION (BCSF) SCHOLARSHIPS:
DEADLINE is the last week of March. Applications open in late January. The BCSF awards a number of scholarships to Buncombe County Early College students. There are a number of scholarships specifically for only BCEC or BCS students. You can access the application by clicking here and get more information on the BCSF website. If you'd like a hard copy, see your school counselor.
CFWNC Scholarships...LOCAL...APPLY FOR THESE!! Due starting in January Community Foundation of Western North Carolina offers a number of
scholarships for student in the WNC region. 5th years are highly encouraged to review this list and apply for those scholarships that they are eligible for. Examples of scholarships you might consider: the
WNC Regional Scholarships,
Cannady Scholarships, the
Harry W. Clarke Award, the
Irving Jacob Award, the
Harry R. Morrill Scholarship, and many more. There are also scholarships for students interested in specific career fields (eg,
Healthcare), whose parents work at specific places such as the Biltmore, and whose parents are veterans of the Vietnam war. See your school counselor if you have questions.
SECU People Helping People Scholarship: $5000 Scholarship!! Every public high school system in North Carolina will choose a certain number of recipients for this scholarship. Recipients are chosen by a scholarship committee base on the following: leadership, excellence of character, integrity, and community involvement. The award is for $1250 per semester for up to 4 years of undergraduate study at one of the 17 public North Carolina colleges and universities.
SEANC (State Employees Association of North Carolina) Scholarship: For students who are members of or whose parents are members of the State Employees
Community Foundation of Henderson County: There are three scholarships listed
here that are also available to Buncombe County High School students: the Greek Heritage (if you have financial need); Escott (pursuing a career in math or business administration); and McMillan scholarships (interested in Christian Education or related studies).
NEW DEADLINE: March.
National Scholarship Searches
College Board -
National search, merit-based and need-based scholarships. Search by
personal characteristics, academic information, and/or involvement in
different groups and activities.
Scholarship Experts - search for scholarships, and also find info on loans, colleges, and general information about getting money for college.
Fast Web -
You have to create a profile, but there are many scholarships that you
can search and browse here also (for example, search for scholarships
for Russian students or scholarships for students who are interested in
majoring in Political Science).
GoCollege.com is one of the oldest and most trusted resources to guide students on how to finance and succeed in college. For easier navigation of the site, the materials are divided into four major categories that most students experience when getting into college: exploring your options, the admission process, finding financial aid & succeeding in college.
Specific Scholarships for Students to Consider
(Please check frequently for new items posted here)
St. Luke's Episcopal Church Scholarship for Buncombe County students who need help paying for college. The application includes information about your grades, test scores, activities, financial situation, and an essay. The application details and packet can be found on their website (
http://stlukesavl.org/resources/application-packet-2018/). Due in May.
Students who serve as a Caregiver for a family member: Offered by SeniorAdvise.com, deadline in December. See details and application info here:
https://www.senioradvice.com/scholarships
The African American Network - Carolinas Scholarship: (for minority students) If you plan to pursue Engineering, Science, Business Administration, Accounting or Finance at a 4 year college, you should apply for this scholarship. Deadline in March each year. More details and application are here:
https://fftcscholarships.communityforce.com (search for this scholarship and others, too!!)
Females passionate about a healthy lifestyle: $1000 scholarship given 4 times a year, essay contest, all GPA's and majors considered. Find out more and apply here:
www.skincareox.com/scholarship/
Redfin Essay Contest/Scholarship:
Check out this page for more info and to submit your essay:
www.redfin.com/resources/scholarship
Carolina Pest Management Scholarship: Merit-based Scholarship for any student attending a college or university in North or South Carolina. Carolina Pest Management will also donate $1000 to a non-profit organization of the recipient's choice. All info can be found at
http://www.carolinapest.com/scholarship-carolinas. Deadline is at the end of February.
WCU and PPG's Engineering Technology/Applied Systems Technology Scholarship: This is a merit-based scholarship worth $2000 is for students interested in getting a bachelors from Western Carolina in Applied Systems Technology, with priority given to women interested in the field. See your school counselor for more information and an application. Due at the beginning of March.
Mission Health, Kesha Young Health Careers Scholarship: For minorities interested in a career in the healthcare field. Must have 3.0 GPA and be committed to working at Mission in the future. See your school counselor for application.
The Black Orthodontics Scholarship: For any student interested in the medical field. (This is not a minority scholarship...the orthodontist's name is Dr. Black.) Let your school counselor know if you are interested by April of your graduating year.
The Horatio Alger National Career and Technical Scholarship Program: Interested in going to a community college for one of the tech programs? Check out
this scholarship for up to $2500. Priority is given to those with financial need.
Prudential Spirit of Community Award:
For any student who has participated in community service apply by early November at
https://spirit.prudential.com/
Winners of this award are eligible to win a
$1000 award. See your school counselor for more info.
Interested in Being a Teacher?
North Carolina Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarships: Available to all students planning on attending a 2-year or 4-year college or university. Based on minimum SAT score of 1650 (three areas) or ACT composite score of 20, extra-curricular activities, and service. Award of $2000. See your school counselor for more information and to apply.
NC Teaching Fellows: For students interested in pursuing a career in teaching and attending one of the NC universities designated for the program.
https://myapps.northcarolina.edu/ncteachingfellows/
- High school applicants or applicants with fewer than 24 hours of college credit must have a minimum unweighted high school GPA of 3.0 and must submit an SAT and/or ACT score.
- Applicants with more than 24 hours of college credit must have a minimum of a 2.7 cumulative GPA.
- Be willing to teach in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) or special education licensure area in a North Carolina public school, traditional or charter.
Interested in Business? Check out this
list of scholarships for students pursuing a bachelors degree in business.
Interested in Business, Management, or Logistics? Check out this
$1000 scholarship from
North American Van Lines. You need to fill out the short application,
write and attach an essay, and attach your transcript.
A-B Tech Scholarships:
If you plan to return to A-B Tech to continue your education after you
graduate from Early College, apply for scholarships here:
www.abtech.edu/scholarships . (Also, don't forget to fill out the FAFSA if you are returning to A-B Tech to receive federal aid.)
Interested in UNCG? Check
this scholarship
out for low income students! The program also provides valuable extra
support during your time at UNCG. The sooner you apply the better; get
your application in before they give out all of the money!
Chapel Hill Creative Writing Scholarship: See your school counselor if you are planning to apply to Chapel Hill and would like to submit an application/entry for the
UNC Thomas Wolfe Scholarship
Students interested in the Healthcare Field: Good Neighbor Pharmacy of NC is rewarding a number of scholarships to students interested in Healthcare. Click
here for more info, or come to see your school counselor.
NC AWWA-WEA Safe Water Scholarships: There
are a variety of scholarships available to students interested in water
quality, engineering, environmental business, and other concentrations.
See
this list for specifics on each scholarship. Click
here for the application. DEADLINE: March. (additional form:
advisor form)
Interested in Computer Science or Atmospheric Science? Check out the UNCA scholarship available at
UNCA scholarships
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships: For
members of Phi Theta Kappa planning on going to a four year college.
There are scholarships from Coke, Geico, and many other organizations
and you can apply to them all with just one application. Go to
http://www.ptk.org/become-a-member/scholarships for more information and to apply.
Montreat College WNC Scholarship:
Students must have a 3.0 and visit and apply to
Montreat College by the January deadline. For more information see your school counselor or contact
Montreat at 800-622-6968 or admissions@montreat.edu.
Minority Students: See below for specific sites that are very helpful, and also don't forget to use the links above to search for even more.
Scholarship Info:
North Carolina Society of Hispanic Professionals
awards annual scholarships worth between $500 and $2,500. Recipients of
a NC Hispanic College Fund scholarship must enroll in a degree program
at a community college or a 2 or 4 year college/university and be
committed to public service and community development. Deadline is in
January. Application is here:
https://www.thencshp.org/
Hispanic Scholarship Fund: Application opens in January and is due in April for the following August (5th years should fill it out at the beginning of the spring semester).