SCHOLARSHIPS
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Scholarships listed here are not all of the opportunities open to you--be proactive and search regularly for scholarship opportunities!
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All listings will share the following:
Name of the Scholarship or Award
Description of the scholarship, who is eligible to apply, and other info important for applicants
Application Process/requirements
Deadline & Submission Process
Many scholarships applications will open early in the spring semester.
The majority of scholarships shared with our school are local scholarships.
(Local scholarships have a much smaller pool of applicants than those open to students state- or nation-wide.)
Completed applications should be as neat as possible. Preferably, they should be typed. If you must complete an application form by hand, ensure that your writing is legible.
DO NOT COMPLETE APPLICATIONS IN PENCIL. Often scholarship committees make copies of applications for their members to review.
View additional scholarship resources at the bottom of this webpage
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Scholarships are one form of financial aid.
What is financial aid? Financial aid is money that is given or borrowed to help pay for college. It can come from federal, state, local, school and private entities. North Carolina and the federal government award millions of dollars each year to help students pay for college. Complete the FAFSA to be considered for financial aid.
*FAFSA CHANGES*
The 'Better FAFSA' (FAFSA 2024-25) will not be open until December 2023. Until then, make sure you have an FSA ID created for yourself & a parent.
Go to studentaid.gov to create your FSA ID.
Financial aid awards can be comprised of scholarships, grants, loans, and work study.
Scholarships & grants do not have to be repaid.
Additional $cholarship Resources
Scholarship Search Sites
College Foundation of North Carolina
CFNC offers information on various scholarship programs in North Carolina. Visit www.cfnc.org, click on the 'Pay' for college tab, and follow to the scholarship information. You may also type 'scholarships' in their search bar.
Scholarship Buddy
Listings of scholarships open to NC students with various eligibility guidelines. Access via link below and sign up for newsletter to receive scholarship updates and links to application sites directly to your inbox. Scholarshipbuddynorthcarolina.com/newsletter
Listed below are several scholarship search sites that may be helpful resources in your scholarship search. These are not limited to NC, and may offer different services or promotions.
Sallie Mae Scholarship Search
Scholarship Search is the free way to get access to more than 5 million college scholarships worth up to $24 billion.
Register and be entered for a chance to win $1,000 for college. Visit Sallie Mae to begin.
Student Scholarships.org
Multiple scholarship opportunities that are updated often. Scholarships are open to various grade levels, not just seniors!!
Sign up for their newsletter at https://www.studentscholarships.org/newsletter.php
Access website at www.studentscholarships.org
SCHOLARSHIP CONTESTS/SWEEPSTAKES or MONTHLY SCHOLARSHIPS
Some scholarships are offered in the form of contests or sweepstakes. Some may have fewer application requirements than other traditional scholarship applications. Contest and sweepstakes-based scholarships may have lowered 'odds' of selection than traditional scholarships, but they may pay off for you!
Five more reasons to apply for a monthly scholarship:
You can apply for many scholarships at the same time
Bookmark the form page and apply each month
Your grades do not always matter
Application forms are short
If you win a prize, you can add that to a resume or CV
Scholarships for Grades 9-11
CFNC.org has information on NC grants and scholarships for underclassmen. StudentScholarships.org offers scholarship information on varying scholarship offers, and students from NC school districts are eligible to apply. JLV College Counseling offers a wealth of scholarship information, and provides reminders on upcoming application deadlines. These sites have been listed on our scholarships page due to the broad types of scholarship opportunities they share. Both sites offer newsletter sign ups so you won't miss an opportunity!
Find more information with these links: studentscholarships.org jlvcollegecounseling.com cfnc.org
