Scholarship Newsletter

This newsletter is posted in the Senior Scholarship Canvas to which all seniors have been given access. It has been emailed to seniors and families at the beginning of this month. However, entries are updated and new opportunities are added weekly. Check the NHCS scholarship website often so you don't miss an opportunity!

We would love to hear about any scholarships you've been offered! Please report anything you have been offered, even if you do not intend to accept it.

Please complete the form so that we can brag about all the Class of 2027 has accomplished! Reporting here ensures your invitation to your school's Senior Awards. Only scholarships you plan to accept will be recognized at Senior Awards.

Plan a month to two months in advance. Scholarship opportunities are organized by month and by due date. Make sure to give yourself plenty of time to gather necessary elements to apply. All listed are based on historical due dates and are confirmed to the best of our knowledge and ability. The current year's updated due date and/or application may not be available yet. Please double-check links as due dates can change without notice.

UNCF Scholarship Opportunities - multiple scholarship options with varying due dates (scroll down to see list and due dates)

NOV 1, NOV 15, NOV 30 (nomination deadline, application deadline, document deadline) Belk Scholarship at Davidson College: (2 student nominees per school: should have completed the nomination interest form in the Scholarship Canvas in Oct.)

• 1st Be Bold No-Essay Scholarship rolling monthly deadlines
• 1st NC Teaching Fellows Scholarship: Early Application Deadline
• 1st Appalachian State University Scholarships (Chancellor’s Scholar and Wilson Scholars Program) Admissions application must be completed by Nov 1st, and scholarship application must be completed by Nov 15th
• 1st Park Scholarship-NCSU: Scholarship, Leadership, Service, & Character; self nominations only (discontinued school nomination process and Test Optional) Full tuition, BOTH NCSU admissions application AND Park Scholarship application must be completed by Nov. 1
• 1st North Carolina A&T State University National Alumni Scholarship : Priority deadline. Must complete admissions application by priority deadline of 11/1. These applications will be reviewed for scholarship consideration. 2026-27 National Alumni Scholarship Application will be open Nov 1-Jan 10.
• 1st Textiles Scholarships-NC State:The Wilson College of Textiles offers a number of scholarships to incoming first-year students who plan to enroll in a Textiles major.
• 1st Goodnight Scholarship-NCSU - students must complete the application for the 11/1 early deadline in order to be considered and then invited to apply in Mid-December
• 1st Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards: $10K Scholarship honoring Latinx high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community and for their excellence in various categories including: Community Service, Education, Engineering, Entrepreneurship & Business, Green Sustainability, Healthcare & Science, Media & Entertainment, Public Service & Social Justice and Technology.
• 1st Young Women in STEM Scholarship - $5,000 (3 awards) encourages the future generation of women in STEM, especially those coming from low-income backgrounds. Female high school seniors and undergrads from low-income households pursuing a degree in STEM should apply. Short series of essay questions about yourself and your goals are part of the application.
• NOV 1, NOV 8, NOV 15 (early decision deadline, deadline for Counselor Nomination or self nomination, early action deadline) Wofford Scholars Scholarship Wofford College: Contact your school scholarship coordinator if you are interested in the nomination (Ashley and Hoggard: Jennifer.crudeli@nhcs.net, Laney & New Hanover: reagan.mauk@nhcs.net)
• 3rd Florin | Roebig Annual Scholarship Essay Contest - invites students to explore current social and legal issues while supporting their educational goals. Essay topic: Equal Voting Rights During Midterm Elections. $750 1st place, $500 2nd place, $250 3rd place. Eligible applicants must be at least 18 and enrolled full-time.
• 3rd Chick-fil-A Community Scholars- $25,000 scholarship for students who have shown demonstrated care through community-service in the twelve (12) months prior to application.
• 3rd ISACA Scholarships - The ISACA Foundation (previously known as One In Tech), provides scholarships to students interested in the IT audit, risk, security, assurance and cybersecurity fields. (2nd of 2 deadlines; 1st deadline for juniors in May)
• 9th - NCHSSA/Cheersounds Spirit Scholars Award - $500 (8 awards) Applicant must be a college-bound, senior varsity cheerleader at an NCHSAA member high school.
• 9th (ages 8–18) Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award $10,000 scholarship for classical instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers who are full-time elementary, middle, or high school students, and have not yet entered college. **
• 10th Track to the Trades Scholarship: $2,500 (30 awards) current trade school student or high school senior who will enroll in trade school after graduation may apply for this scholarship if they’re a legal resident of the United States pursuing plumbing, HVAC, electric, or a closely related field while embodying G.R.I.T. (generosity, respect, innovation, and teamwork).
• 11th Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship: significant financial support, Gross family income less than $95,000, minimum unweighted GPA of 3.5
• 12th - Elks Most Valuable Student Award - $4,000 (480 awards); $30,000 (20 awards) Recipients determined based on academics, leadership, service, and financial need. Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks
• 15th (ages 14-25) 10 Words or Less Scholarship Contest: $1,000 A) Be attending school in the US or Canada in the Fall of 2026. Other criteria apply.
• 15th Appalachian State 1st Year Scholarships - college admissions deadline Nov. 15; all supplemental materials for specific scholarships submitted by Nov. 30; must complete early application and then the program application
• 15th Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship - essay contest for students interested in business; Essay Topic "Choose a city located anywhere in the world that you believe would, from a future employment prospective, benefit your career. Explain in under 500 words how spending time in this city would help you become more marketable to a potential employer(s). Clearly identify how it will benefit you. For example, going to Paris may help you if you are interested in Fashion Design. Note that this should not just be stated. You must provide an argument supporting this statement."
• 15th The Robertson Scholarship @ Duke or UNC Chapel Hill
• 15th (priority deadly to apply and submit final app to Honors College) Honors Distinguished Scholars Program at NCA&T (previously known as the Cheatham-White, Dowdy, and February One Scholarships) Apply to NC A&T, submit the Honors College Application, finalists will be invited to participate in Honors weekend to interview, scholarship offers will be extended to top candidates based on academic merit, leadership potential, and holistic review
• 15th Lenoir Rhyne Teaching Fellows Scholarship: priority deadline for applications
• 19th The Point Foundation Flagship Scholarship empowers LGBTQ+ and ally students who are pursuing undergraduate, graduate, or professional degrees at accredited colleges and universities in the United States by offering financial support, community resources, and professional development.
• 27th John Lennon Endowed Scholarship- students attending a UNCF member institution and majoring in communications, mass communications, mass media arts, music or performing arts.
• 30th Alan and Jane Handler Scholarship (nomination due but the application is due 12/1/25 so plan AHEAD) the University of Rochester’s premier scholarship. Qualified candidates are academically high-achieving students with substantial levels of financial need (as demonstrated on their FAFSA and CSS Profile forms) and who have overcome significant obstacles in their lives. Recipients selected on the basis of academic excellence, outstanding potential to be future leaders, and demonstrated mastery of complex challenges. Contact your school scholarship coordinator if you are interested in the nomination (Ashley and Hoggard: jennifer.crudeli@nhcs.net, Laney & New Hanover: reagan.mauk@nhcs.net)
• 30th AWS Welder Training Scholarship $1,000 (800 awards) The AWS Welder Training Scholarship is for students seeking welder training in a certificate program less than two years in length through a trade school, community college, or other facility providing welder training. The scholarship cannot be used toward an associate or bachelor's degree program.

0pens DEC 1st Closes MAR 1st JUNIORS: Horatio Alger Scholarships: family income less than $55,000, various scholarships

UNCF Scholarship Opportunities - multiple scholarship options with varying due dates

• 1st The Hagan Scholarship nationwide need-based merit scholarship (household income limit & student must be working part-time or full-time from Jan-Sept of the year they will begin college)
• 1st Ron Brown Scholarships Program awards 45 – 50 four-year $40,000 scholarships ($10,000 each year) to the most talented and economically-challenged high school seniors who demonstrate a keen interest in public service, community engagement, business entrepreneurship and global citizenship
• 1st Chuck Hall Star Of Tomorrow Scholarship - $6,000 Scholarship Must be a current (United States Bowling Congress) USBC Youth member in their senior year of high school or enrolled in college
• 1st Future Leaders in Technology Scholarship Fund - $2,000 Connect Future Leaders in Technology is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering and supporting the next generation of IT leaders. Applications are accepted from around the world, and winners are chosen by a committee based upon criteria established by the Future Leaders in Technology Board of Directors. The criteria include GPA, standardized test scores, letters of recommendation, and a compelling essay about future goals.
• 1st (ages 13-18) Military Child of the Year Award - $10,000 (7 awards) must be a legal military dependent (status confirmed by DEERS) and are recognized for their scholarship, volunteerism, leadership, and extracurricular involvement. All Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year Award recipients will be flown with a parent or guardian to Washington, D.C., and recognized at the April 2027 gala, during which senior leaders of each branch of service will present the awards. They also will receive $10,000 each, a laptop computer, and other donated gifts. The gala is usually held in April.
• 1st Round 2 deadline Greenhouse Scholarship - Round 1 eligibility survey opened Sept 1 and students are invited to Round 2 on a rolling basis
• 1st Bryant Gladney Paramedic Education Scholarship - $2,000 (6 awards) for students who are attending a program to become a licensed Paramedic. We are looking for students who display a strong passion for serving their community and who plan to pursue a life-long career in emergency medicine.
• 1st Baloo Living Dream Builder Scholarship Grant - $1,000 (3 awards) Students currently accepted or enrolled in accredited university undergraduate programs, or trade/vocational programs within the United States. Must be actively leading or organizing a project or initiative. Some examples are: Mental health peer groups, Sustainability projects, Community wellness programs, Mutual aid/support networks, Local advocacy or education efforts.
• 4th SMART Scholarship Program - $38,000 (10 awards) for students pursuing a career in STEM
• 5th PixelPlex Bi-Annual STEM Scholarship $2000 Scholarship for students interested in a career in a STEM field
• 6th American Rocketry Challenge $20,000 (10 awards) The American Rocketry Challenge, the world’s largest student rocket competition, has engaged over 110,000 middle and high school students in rocketry. The challenge provides a yearlong opportunity to gain hands-on engineering experience by designing, building, testing, and launching model rockets to meet rigorous requirements. The program fosters leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills as students deepen their interest and passion for aerospace and STEM.
• 8th Denny's Hungry for Education Scholarship: $2,000 scholarship money to deserving high school and college students and helping bring communities together; 2.5 GPA and essay with additional required elements for submission
• 8th NC State Elks Association Nursing Scholarship: $1,000 scholarship to a North Carolina High School senior and, if available, participating in a school curriculum that involves health care activities. It is not necessary that the student already be accepted for enrollment in a post high school nursing program but he/she must have made application.
• 13th (info meeting) Emeralds of Excellence (TBD) - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Psi Omega Chapter offers an opportunity for current junior and senior girls. Students will participate in the debutante season with the opportunity to win scholarship awards during their participation. The info session is typically in mid-December.
• 14th Science Ambassador's Scholarship: $20,000 (5 awards) A full–tuition scholarship for a woman in science, technology, engineering, or math. Funded by Cards Against Humanity.
• Opens 15th - SECU People Helping People Scholarship SECU Scholarship - Applicants must be a SECU member or be eligible for membership through a parent/guardian as of the date of submission of application. Please note, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility if you are selected as a recipient. 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. Application Process: Students apply at the school level first. School deadline is in January. For more details, see the email distributed to all seniors from Jennifer Crudeli (AHS & JTH) or Reagan Mauk (NHHS & LHS). Students at specialty high schools should reach out to your counselor for application process information.
• 15th The Dozoretz National Institute for Mathematics and Applied Sciences (DNIMAS) Scholarship @ Norfolk State University: Test scores (SAT/ACT) are required for this program. FAFSA must be complete by Feb. 1
• 15th Burger King Scholars Program scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $50,000 to high school students and BK employees and their families.
• 15th Overachievers Student Grant $100,000 G2 Overachievers Student Grant will be awarded by Pilot Pen in recognition of an outstanding student who rises beyond the level of their everyday studies and utilizes their learnings to positively impact the world around them. Entrants for this award will also need to submit 1,000 - 2,000 handwritten words explaining how they or the person they’re nominating make a difference in the world around them and why they deserve to be recognized for these efforts.
• 17th The Doodle for Google Contest K-12 students dream up their interpretations of a creative theme, competing to display their artwork on the Google homepage. Each Finalist was awarded a $10,000 college scholarship, their artwork on
  Google.com, plus Google technology and merch.
• Dec 20th - CFCC Scholarships specifically for NHHS graduates:
• Emma Yopp Murray Annual Scholarship $1,000 (Area of Study: Baking & Pastry Arts; Nursing; Medical Assisting)
• Fisher Family Endowed Scholarship award varies
• New Hanover High School Alumni Organization Endowed Scholarship
• New Hanover High School Alumni Organization Scholarship
• Robert A. and Eleanor M. Keith Endowed Scholarship
• Wilmington Cape Fear Rotary Endowed Scholarship
• 22nd Clemson University Lyceum Scholars Program - Open to incoming first-year students of any major, the Lyceum Scholars Program uses a great books approach to studying the moral, political and economic foundations of a free society. All Lyceum Scholars receive a $60,000 scholarship disbursed over their four years at Clemson University.
• 22nd (4PM EST) Equitable Excellence Scholarship - Equitable Excellence Scholarship® program places an emphasis on empowering students’ future plans so that they can continue to have positive impacts in their community. $5,000 renewable for all 4 years. Up to 100 students will be selected to receive scholarships.
• 25th (5PM) LOCAL Red, Black & Love Scholarship Application - For students from New Hanover, Brunswick, and surrounding areas. Red Black & Love, Inc® was formed for the purpose of providing monetary assistance to deserving graduating seniors in New Hanover, Brunswick, and surrounding areas as they prepare to attend college.
• 30th Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship for young Hispanic Leaders $1,000 (20 awards) seeks to recognize Hispanic students who share Dr. Andrade’s lifelong commitment to servant leadership.
• 31st AFSA High School Senior Scholarship Contest- $1,000 (5 awards) fill out online entry form and then take a 8-question multiple-choice test.
• 31st Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship - $1,000 The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship is a merit-based program that helps students fulfill their dreams of higher education. The scholarship is named for Gen and Kelly Tanabe, best-selling authors on education, whose generous donations fund this program.
• 31st Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Scholarship - $10,000 – 15 Awards To be eligible a student must: A) Be a high school senior that plans on attending college or university in the Fall of 2026. B) Be an Eagle Scout who is registered in an active unit and has not reached their nineteenth birthday. Student submits first to their local chapter. Chapter winner goes to state; state goes to national. Contact your local chapter for its due date. Application materials are available at the link provided.
• 31st The Applegate-Jackson-Parks Future Teacher Scholarship - Opened Sept. 1. One $1,000 scholarship is awarded annually to the education student who best exemplifies the dedication to the Right to Work principles and the high professional standards of Carol Applegate, Kay Jackson, and Dr. Anne Parks.
• 31st (5:30pm) WMU Scholarships-The WMU Foundation and national WMU assist Southern Baptist students, including the children of Baptist missionaries (NAMB & IMB), and those preparing for Baptist missions service with scholarships. Individuals with no current Baptist connection cannot be considered for a scholarship.
• 31st (11 & 12) Science Buddy Scholarship - $2,750 (5 awards) for future science students enrolling in college in Fall 2027 with minimum 2.5 GPA. Essay required.
• Postmarked! by Dec. 31st Walsh/DiTolla/Spivak Scholarship- The Trustees of the Richard F. Walsh/Alfred W. Di Tolla/Harold P. Spivak Foundation are pleased to offer ten scholarship awards each year. Each winner of a scholarship will receive a total of $10,000 in scholarship funds which will be paid out at $2,500 per year over a four year period. Must be a child of a member in good standing of the IATSE (The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States, Its Territories, and Canada) - grandchildren are not eligible to apply.
• 31st Junior Science Humanities Symposium Scholarship - regional and national award options; monetary amounts vary by prize earning. The STEM competition that challenges high school students from everywhere to achieve, and to build the skills that prepare them for college and career. Over several months they will conduct research, collaborate with inspiring mentors and brilliant experts, put in the critical work, compete honorably, and grow their skills and talents.
• 31st American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees -$2,000 (10 awards) graduating high school senior whose parent, legal guardian or financially responsible grandparent is a full dues-paying AFSCME member and student must be enrolled in a full-time degree program at a 2-or 4-year institution.
• 31st Freedom Alliance Scholarship -$4,000 (500 awards) for the children of military personnel who have been killed or have been deemed 100% disabled from a combat mission or training accident. Other criteria apply.

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