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As part of Financial Aid Awareness month, NCSEAA and CFNC bring you FAFSA February’s How to Pay for College webinar series. Students and their families are often confused about how to bridge the gap between family funds, financial aid and the total cost of paying for college. Funding a college education shouldn’t be a mystery. Having a better understanding of the funding landscape can help families build a sound plan so students can focus on their studies.

How to Pay for College | Understanding Financial Aid | Mon. February 3, 6pm-7pm

Funding for college can come from a variety of different sources. In this session, we’ll give an overview of the main ways to pay for college, including financial aid and share examples of places students can look for gap funding.

Presenter: Neftali Cabrales- Vick, NCSEAA Manager of College Access and FAFSA Outreach

Registration Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/5517346353246/WN_j9A3uBIITounSk_5zjnj9g

NC State Aid | Mon. February 10, 6pm-7pm

NCSEAA manages the State’s financial aid programs including Next NC Scholarship, the need-based scholarship for students attending private colleges, Aubrey Lee Brooks Foundation Scholarship, Golden LEAF Scholars Program, and Forgivable Education Loans for Service (FELS), among others. Join us in this session to learn about each program and their eligibility requirements.

Presenters:
Michelle Hemmer, NCSEAA Forgivable Loans Higher Education Program Manager

Registration Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/4117346354668/WN_DxHxc6S0Qi6c0UOQwIdpYQ

FAFSA Walkthrough | Mon. February 17, 6pm-7pm

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step to unlocking financial aid at the federal, state, and institutional level. In this session, we'll walk you through the 2025-26 FAFSA form for dependent students. Be sure to bring your questions.

Presenter: Lee Bray, Director of Financial Aid, Pitt Community College

Registration Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/8117346382209/WN_rIfGymy1RJaf8kSBw2gpDQ

Evaluating Financial Aid Offer Letters | Mon. February 24, 6pm-10pm

The cost of going to a private college can be very different from going to a public college or university so it can be hard to compare the financial aid award offers you receive from each institution. In this session, we will help you understand the financial aid award packages you received so you can make the best choice for your education goals.

Presenter: Timeka Ruffin, CFNC Associate Outreach Director

Registration Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/1717346383095/WN_rnKAkmr4TQqwBf8Bpt6mdw

Laney High School

• January 23rd @ 5pm in the Media Center

• January 16 @5pm in the Media Center

Local community FAFSA Help/Info Sessions

UNCF Scholarship Opportunities - multiple scholarship options with varying due dates

NC Reach Scholarship-Ongoing, Rolling Application Deadline-for NC foster care students

UNC Greensboro Teaching Fellows Scholarship-Apply using this link.

1/15/25 - Boeing Scholars Program - $7,000 – 10 Awards. To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be enrolled as a high school senior and plan on joining a career in the aviation industry. B) Be interested in aeronautical science or aviation maintenance science.

1/15/25 Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship - $5,000 (31 awards) - For seniors planning to have careers in government service.

1/17/25-Profile in Courage Essay Contest-Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to an act of political courage.

1/15/25-Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship-high school seniors who are U.S. citizens and are planning careers of service to the United States in local, state, or federal government.

1/15/25-Pat and Lynn Lane Scholars Program is a four year $26,000 award to deserving students pursuing a degree in education in the College of Education at East Carolina University. To apply, https://ecu.academicworks.com

1/6/25-Meredith College STEM Scholarship-Applicant must major in biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, or math-Apply @ https://www.meredith.edu/scholarship/stem-scholars-program

1/15/25-ECU Scholarships-Visit their scholarship website @ at https://ecu.academicworks.com and complete an online application.

1/15/25-St. Andrews Society of North Carolina Scholarship-Must be of Scottish decent.

1/16/25-WoodmenLife Focus Forward Scholarship-Do you know a student who spends extra hours volunteering? Who loves America and everything it stands for? He or she could be eligible for the WoodmenLife Focus Forward Scholarship®. Scholarship recipients must be:

• WoodmenLife members in good standing with at least three years of membership; and

• Members of families where all in the household are WoodmenLife members in good standing.

Apply online @ https://www.woodmenlife.org/extras/scholarships/

1/16/24-Mary Quon Moy Ing Memorial Scholarship-graduating high school seniors who are pursuing journalism as a career. Applicant must demonstrate journalistic ability, financial need, commitment to the field of journalism and/or sensitivity to Asian American/Pacific Islander issues.

1/15/25-Penguin Random House Creative Writing Awards-Applicant must submit one original literary composition in English in one of the following genres of poetry, spoken word, fiction/drama, personal essay/memoir, or book bans prompt. Only the first 1000 applications will be accepted.

1/16/25-DEWALT Trades Scholarship-Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students who are/will be majoring in a trade construction, industrial, motor/power sector, mechanics, or technology degree/certificate.

1/16/25-National BETA Scholarship-All 12th grade BETA Members are invited to apply. Apply online @ http://www.betaclub.org/scholarship/scholarship-info

1/20/25-C-SPAN’s StudentCam Documentary Competition-Competition is open to students in grades 6-12. Student must create a short documentary video on the following theme: Looking Forward while Considering the Past.”

1/10/25-Diversity Advancement Scholarship-open to high school and undergraduate minority students who are entering, enrolled in, or transferring into a NAAB-accredited undergraduate architecture program.

1/17/25-Orange Scholars Program- Applicant must be a dependent of an hourly associate of The Home Depot or its subsidiaries

1/17/25-U.S. Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Foundation Scholarship - $1500 ( number awarded determined at their discretion), students with a 3.75 GPA or higher, prefers applicants to include SAT or ACT scores

1/20/25 Sallie Southall Cotten Scholarship: applicants should be in the top 25% of the class

1/26/25-SECU “People Helping People” Scholarship- (this has been distributed to all seniors by email in December) SECU Foundation established the People Helping People four-year scholarship program to help North Carolina public high school students attend college. SECU Foundation takes an active role in assisting communities across North Carolina and truly believes in “People Helping People!” Although the SECU Foundation Scholarship program wishes to recognize academic achievement, the People Helping People Scholarship has a much broader purpose; recognizing leadership, integrity and community involvement. The criteria for the scholarship can be found at SECU Eligibility Criteria

Application Process: see the email distributed to all seniors from Jennifer Crudeli (AHS & JTH) or Reagan Mauk (NHHS & LHS)

To submit the application, download the completed application packet to a pdf form and submit it to the appropriate google classroom.

Ashley & Hoggard: submit to the Ashley & Hoggard Scholarship Google Classroom for 24-25 at https://classroom.google.com/c/NzI0MzU5NjE1MDkz?cjc=gtbbuf3 Class Code: gtbbuf3

Laney & New Hanover: submit to the Laney & New Hanover Google Classroom for 24-25 at https://classroom.google.com/c/NzIzOTEzNjYyMDgy?cjc=7vqvgrq Class Code: 7vqvgrq

1/24/25 Breanna Coleman Memorial Nursing Scholarship - $5,000 - 1 Award (Deadline: January 24, 2025)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be a high school senior who will be pursuing a four-year degree in nursing.

B) Be involved in volunteer work or other extracurricular activities outside of school.

1/31/25-The Applegate-Jackson-Parks Future Teacher Scholarship

1/31/25 Sparking Ice Flavorful Futures Scholarship

1/31/25-BIPOC Cosmetology & Barbering Student Scholarship-$15,000-Scholarship is open to students interested in a career in the Cosmetology and/or Barbering with identifies as Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC).

1/31/25-WMU Scholarships-open to Baptist students, including children of Baptist missionaries, and those preparing for Baptist mission service.

1/31/25-New Beginnings Esthetics Scholarship: $5,000-Scholarship is open to students who are newly accepted or currently enrolled in an esthetics program at a Dermalogica partner school, and identify as Black, Indigenous, or persons of color.

2/1/25- Dixie Softball Scholarship : Participated in Dixie Softball for 2 years-Application Link

2/1/25- The Cameron Scholarship @ The Virginia Military Institute-The Cameron Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship for young men and women from the city of Wilmington NC, New Hanover County NC

2/1/25-Harriet Fitzgerald Scholarship-$10,00-open to highly motivated female graduating high school seniors who have a desire to attend a women’s college in the United States. Applicant must have at least a 3.7 GPA.

2/1/25-John F. and Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship-$5,00-Applicant must be pursuing a profession in visual arts and must show an affinity with the classical tradition of Western culture.

2/1/25-Mary Johnston Scholarship-$2,000-Open to incoming and current college students who are children, grandchildren, and legal dependents of OOIDA members.

2/1/25-Bart Kamen Memorial FIRST Scholarship-$10,000-Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who have been accepted to, or applied for admission, to an eligible undergraduate program, which means a full-time program in Biomedical Engineering, pre-medical studies, or a program that allows students to pursue a chosen major while simultaneously completing a subset of medical school prep courses. Applicant must have participated as a team member for a minimum of one year on a FIRST LEGO League, FIRST Tech Challenge, or FIRST Robotics Competition team.

2/1/25-Roothbert Fund Scholarships-$7,000-Sponsor: The Roothbert Fund- seeks to provide support to persons motivated by spiritual values.

2/1/25-SME Education Foundation Scholarships- open to graduating high school seniors, current undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degree students who are pursuing degrees in manufacturing or a related field at a two-year or four-year college or university. Multiple scholarships are available.

2/1/25-W.H. “Howie” McClennan Scholarship-$2500- open to sons, daughters and legally adopted children of firefighters killed in the line of duty in the United States or Canada who are planning to attend a university, accredited college, or other institution of higher learning.

2/1/25-Winston Classical Voice Scholarships-$12,000-open to U.S. citizens between the ages of 16 and 22 years of age. Applicant must submit a ten-minute vocal performance. Scholarship funds are for private study, special training or personal advancement in the applicants’ future careers. The funds cannot be used for college tuition, housing or travel.

2/1/25-Winston Two-Dimensional Art Scholarships-$12,00-open to U.S. citizens between the ages of 16 and 22 years of age. Applicant must submit five (5) art works done within the past two years. Scholarship funds are for private study, special training or personal advancement in the applicant’s chosen art field – funds cannot be used for college tuition, housing or travel.

2/1/25-Arnold M. Miller | Find-A-Way Student Scholarship-$15,000-Scholarship is open to new and current students enrolled in an accredited beauty school.

2/2/25-Museum of Flight Student Scholarships-$30,000-open to high school seniors planning to attend a college or university in science, engineering or mathematics related to the field of aviation or aerospace.

2/3/25 The Jerry McGee Endowed Scholarship - This award is unique in that it honors student-athletes who have distinguished themselves by overcoming adversity and returning to excel beyond expectations in their respective scholastic athletic sport(s). 4 awards of $1500 each. Recommendations due 2/13/25

2/3/25- Childhood Cancer Sibling Scholarship Program-$5,000- open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students who are siblings of individuals who are in current treatment, have survived or passed away from pediatric childhood cancer.

2/3/25 Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards - $4000 (300 given) available to children and grandchildren of Elks members

2/3/25- Elks Legacy Awards Scholarship-$4,000 scholarships available to children and grandchildren of Elks members

2/5/25-Matthew C. Graziadei Achievement Scholarship -$1,500 Scholarship Award to a North Carolina high school senior with a disability.

2/6/25-PGA WORKS Golf Management University Scholarship Program-$8,000-open to high school seniors, graduates, and current post-secondary undergraduates who plan to enroll full-time undergraduate study at one of the 18 accredited PGA Golf Management universities.

2/7/25 -Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship

2/7/25 Catawba College- Spirit of Catawba Scholarship:To be considered, students must be apply Early Action Priority Date (non-binding): November 15th with decision notification on or before December 15th. Regular Decision Priority Date: February 15th with decision notification on or before March 15th. Teachers, school/guidance counselors, admissions counselors, or community members may nominate a first-time, admitted student by contacting the student's admissions counselor. Relatives may not nominate students.

2/10/24-NFBPA Scholarship Program-$10,000-Scholarship program is designed to recognized African-American and minority students who are currently enrolled full-time at a traditional four-year college or university, preferably a HBCU, and exemplify outstanding scholarship and leadership.

2/10/25- Texting and Driving Prevention Scholarship-$1,000 Scholarship-750-word minimum (there is no maximum) original essay on the following prompt: Explain the ways that you personally prevent texting while driving. What preventative measures do you take that you believe other people should also be taking? How do you intend to spread these ideas?

2/12/25- Scholarships for Military Children-$2,000-Applicant must be a dependent, unmarried child under the age of 23 of an active duty, reserve/guard or retired military member or survivors of service members who died while on active duty or survivors of individuals who died while receiving retired pay from the military.

2/13/25-The Christophers’ Poster Contest for High School Students-$1,000: Contest is open to students in grades nine through twelve. Contestant must create an original poster based on the theme, “You Can Make A Difference.”

2/13/25- Coastal Federation's Coastal Stewardship Award Application-$1,000 award per student in recognition of outstanding dedication to our coastal environment.

2/15/25- Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholarship-Must be of Hispanic heritage

2/15/25- NCSU General Scholarships:PACT ASSIST

2/15/25-DEED Educational Scholarships: Lineworker and Technical education scholarship-$2,000-Applicant must be working toward a career at an electric utility. Applicant must also be attending school in a county with at least one DEED member utility and be sponsored by a DEED member.

2/15/25-Scholarships4mom.net Scholarship-$10,000-Applicant must be a mother or an expectant mother.

2/15/25-Varsity Tutors College Scholarship Contest-$200-Applicant must submit an essay answering the prompt: “Reflect on a particular subject or topic that has sparked your intellectual curiosity and passion for learning. How has this area of study influenced your academic pursuits and shaped your educational goals for the future?”

2/15/25 The Black American Engineering Scholarship Award: Must be a Black American pursuing a degree in civil, electrical, mechanical, or chemical engineering, including any subfield of those disciplines.

2/16/25- Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship - studying in NC, essay, $3,000 (1), $1000 (1), $800 (1). & $400 (3)

2/17/25- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship

2/19/25-SPJ High School Essay Contest-$1,000-Applicant must submit an essay on the topic, “What is the biggest challenge journalists face today, and how might they overcome it?”

2/20/25- Innovation in Education Scholarship$500-Applicant must have designed an innovative project that makes a difference in the lives of others and submit an essay describing the goal of the particular project and provide supporting documentation.

2/20/TBD-Live Deliberately Essay Contest-$500-open to youth ages 14-18 around the globe. Applicant must submit an essay or visual essay on a topic related to a quotation by Henry David Thoreau. Will be reinstated for the 25-26 school year.

2/20/25-Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship-$10,000-Applicant must be a vegetarian and have promoted vegetarianism in their school and/or community.

2/20/25-Gordon A. Rich Memorial Scholarship- Up to $50,000 ($12,500 per year)-Applicant must be a dependent child of a full-time employee in the financial services industry.

2/21/25 (registration deadline)-Mathworks Math Modeling Challenge-$5,000: Scholarship challenge is open to high school juniors and seniors.

2/24/25 (regular admission deadline) Holland Blackburn Scholarship @ the University of Virginia: Scholarship for Black students that demonstrate excellece in academics, leadership activities and community service. There is no specific application for a student to complete to be eligible for first year awards. Eligible candidates have been offered admission to the University of Virginia and satisfy the criteria for receiving a Scholarship. Eligible candidates are reviewed holistically amongst admissible students.

2/27?/25-Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum Student Essay Contest-$1,000-Applicant must submit on the benefits and challenges of a non-violent, democratic society.

2/28/25-$2,000 Easy Scholarship: Strength Through Service-$2,000-Help DoSomething fuel even more positive change, by signing up and joining our community of active changemakers, in any of the diverse volunteer, social change, and civic action opportunities below, and earn volunteer credit hours—as well as a signed certificate—to fulfill volunteer or service learning requirements for school. You’ll also be entered for the opportunity to earn a $2,000 scholarship!

2/28/25-$2,000 “No Essay” College Scholarship-$2,000-Applicant must log in to Niche or create a free account to apply for the scholarship.

2/28/25-AMS Minority Scholarships-$6,000-planning to pursue careers in the atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences.

2/28/25 Information Security Undergraduate Scholarship - $5000 (20 awards) - Must be pursuing, or plan to pursue, a degree with a focus on cybersecurity, information assurance or similar field

2/28/24-Discover Student Loans Scholarship-$5,000-Applicant must sign up to receive helpful tips on planning and paying for college and they will be automatically entered into the sweepstakes.

2/28/25-Distinguished Raven FAC Memorial Scholarship-$2,000-Scholarship is open to descendants and legal wards of any Lao or Hmong individual who served in the Royal Laotian Military or Hmong forces in defense of the Kingdom of Laos between 1960 and 1975.

2/28?/25-Michael L. Lomax Endowed Scholarship$10,000-Scholarship is open to incoming, first year, undergraduate students who will be enrolled at any UNCF member institution. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA and have demonstrated, unmet financial need.

2/28/25-Nitro College Scholarship$2,000-Applicant must complete a scholarship survey, and answer three short-answer questions.

2/28/25-Opportunity Scholarship for Locked-Out Dreamers-Up to $80,000 over four years- Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and high school graduates who live in targeted, locked-out states that do not offer in-state tuition to DREAMers, or bars them from attending state colleges and universities all together.

2/28/25-Optimist International Essay Contest-$2,500-Applicant must contact their local Optimist Club and submit an essay on the following theme: “Who is an Everyday Hero that Brings Out the Optimism in You?”

2/28/25-Sallie Mae $1,000 Monthly Sweepstakes$1,000-Applicant must complete an online registration form.

2/28/25-School Survey Sweepstakes-$1,000-Individual must take a survey on a United States high school.

2/28/25-Sweet and Simple Scholarship: $1,500-Applicant must submit a short written response about a gift they received.

2/28/25-The $1,000 SuperCollege Scholarship-$1,000

2/28/25-TheDream.US National Scholarship Program: Applicant must be a DREAMer who is DACA eligible and has applied for or received DACA approval.

2/28/25-Youth Eco-Hero Scholarship-The award is available to students between the ages of eight and 16 who exhibit environmental activism. Applicant must carry out an action-based and self-initiated project that concerns environmental health, advocacy, research, or protection of the natural world.

2/28/25-Jesse Brown Scholarship-$20,000-Scholarship is open to volunteers who are age 21 or younger and have volunteered for a minimum of 730 hours over a span of five years at a VA medical center.

2/28/25 BMW/SAE Engineering Scholarship

2/28/25 3pm Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU) Memorial Scholarship

2/28/25 Dennis J. Sommer Scholarship for Excellence in Education

2/28/25 Wilmington Choral Society Scholarship