Scholarship Newsletter

This is a special newsletter to provide information on some (obviously not all) of the specialty programs that NC universities provide. These are all highly competitive but AMAZING opportunities.

I work at both Laney and NHHS. I am happy to work with you individually to curate and prep for college applications and scholarship opportunities. If you'd like to set up a meeting check my calendar for the day I am at your school. Then book a meeting.

• Outdoor leadership
• Civic collaboration and public service
• Global perspective and international study
• Professional experience, such as internships

• An optional gap year for personal growth before starting college.
• Discovery grants, known as the Lovelace Fund, for educational opportunities outside of the classroom.
• Access to a vast global network of more than 3,300 alumni, who are leaders in various fields and provide mentoring opportunities.

Selection and eligibility: The Morehead-Cain identifies students based on four core attributes:

Scholarship, Leadership, Moral Force of Character & Physical Vigor

Application process

• Nomination: Students can be nominated by their high school or apply directly through self-nomination. (The school nomination window has closed.)
• 2025 deadlines:
  • The application opened on August 15, 2025.
  • The application deadline is October 1, 2025.
  • UNC's Early Action deadline is October 15, 2025.

For more information and to apply: MoreheadCain.org

The Park Scholarships program brings together students with outstanding accomplishments and potential in scholarship, leadership, service and character.

THE PARK SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM
is a four-year scholarship valued at $124,000 and covers:

• Tuition, fees, and room and board
• Books and personal expenses
• $2,000 computer stipend
• Enrichment grants to fund study abroad, research projects, service activities, conferences and more
• Guaranteed invitation to join the University Honors Program

THE PARK EXPERIENCE INCLUDES

• Professional training in leadership, public speaking and business etiquette
• Educational trips, retreats and seminars
• Faculty mentors and a network of more than 1,100 accomplished Park Scholarships alumni worldwide

Applications for the Park Scholarships program and admission to NC State, are both due by 11:59 p.m. ET , November 1 for consideration for the Park Scholarship. For more information:

• Park Under-Resourced Assistance (PURA) Brochure

The award provides Levine Scholars with full tuition, housing, meals and mandatory fees for all four years. Funding is also provided for four distinctive summer experiences that will develop leadership skills, social awareness and a global perspective. All scholars also have access to a grant to implement a service or outreach project in partnership with a local nonprofit. The current total value of this four-year package is estimated at over $124,000 for in-state students and over $187,000 for out-of-state students.

2025 Finalist Candidate Academic Averages

The average for 2025 finalists are as follows:

GPA

• Weighted GPA: 4.53
• Unweighted GPA: 3.95

Test Scores (submitting the SAT and/or ACT is optional)

• SAT: 1440
• ACT: 33

Students at both Laney and NHHS who would like to be nominated for the Levine should set up an appointment with Reagan Mauk. The nomination Deadline is October 15th. Appointments should be made well in advance of this deadline.

To be eligible for selection as a Cheatham-White Scholar, an applicant must satisfy all of the following criteria:

• Apply for admissions as a first year freshman for the fall semester
• Submission of Honors College application to include school or self endorsed nomination.
• Be a United States citizen or permanent resident..
• Minimum 4.00 or higher weighted cumulative GPA.
• Minimum scholastic test score of 1280 SAT or 28 ACT (test optional).
• Show exceptional qualities of character and leadership, be significantly involved in extracurricular activities, and demonstrate a strong commitment to service.

Candidates for Cheatham-White Scholarships shall be selected on the basis of merit, with all of the above criteria taken into account. Financial need shall not be a consideration.

Expectation of Recipients

Scholarships will be renewable contingent upon the following:

• Maintaining a 3.5 cumulative GPA annually.
• Enrolling full time each semester and earning a minimum 30 credit hours each academic year.
• Maintaining membership and active participation in the Honors College.

How to Apply

NC Central Application process and Details: Deadline Nov. 15

NC A&T Information: Deadline Nov. 15

The Robertson Scholars Leadership Program invests in young leaders who strive to make transformational contributions to society.

At RSLP, we believe leadership is the individual and collective choice to change the current reality. No matter the level of their impact, we see common patterns among the different leaders who are transforming the world at this time.

• They are in a constant exploration of finding their agency, especially when it initially seems as if they have none.
• They anchor in their being, or how they are showing up in the world, as a fundamental tool to support their choices, actions, and impact.
• They cultivate habits and routines that support them to be responsive, not reactive.

Fully funds four years at UNC or Duke and summer experiences, conferences and two semesters of study abroad.

Self-nomination. Apply through Robertson website.

Deadline: Must complete scholarship application with 2 letters of recommendation by either October 15th (early deadline) or November 15th (Regular Deadline). Must complete admissions application for UNC or Duke by regular deadline.

If you apply for the Morehead-Cain Scholarship, you cannot apply for the Robertson at UNC but may apply for it at Duke.

The Belk Scholarship provides comprehensive funding plus special opportunity stipends that allow great flexibility in the on- and off-campus experiences scholars choose to explore. Those experiences, paired with their academic programs, deepen students' insight, maturity and understanding of global issues.​​​​​

A candidate’s record and recommendations must demonstrate academic excellence and purposeful engagement beyond the classroom. While academic achievement is paramount, Belk Scholars also exhibit intellectual curiosity and a commitment to both their local and global communities.

School nominations (1 or 2 candidates per school) but admissions may also nominate. www.davidson.edu/belk

Deadline for school nomination: October 23rd by 4pm

Requirements: submit a resume and essay to the Scholarship Google Classroom by October 23rd

*Essay topic: Belk Scholars “exhibit intellectual curiosity and a commitment to both their local and global communities,” knowing this, why do you think you should be nominated to be a Belk Scholar?

Must complete application for Davidson College admission by December 15th (note ED1 deadline is November 15th).

Scholarships and grants are helpful ways to fund your college education. They provide you with free money that can go towards tuition or other educational expenses. Here are some sites that help organize and streamline the process.

For some scholarship opportunities, schools are asked to nominate students and are limited in the number of students we can nominate per school. Other scholarship opportunities are specific to a high school or a local organization. Those opportunities are curated and available in the Scholarship Google Classroom. Please keep your email notifications turned on so that when a new scholarship or other opportunity is posted, you will be notified. Use the button below to join! Make sure to use your school email address when you join so you will be able to access all materials.

(This site is designed for students - family members are welcome to join to help keep up with opportunities, but some documents and links may not work because settings are locked for NHCS email accounts.)

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NHCS would love to hear about any scholarships you've been offered!

Please complete the form so that we can brag about all the Class of 2026 has accomplished!

NHCS Scholarship Reporting Form