Scholarship Newsletter

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 2026 has accomplished! Reporting here ensures your invitation to your school's Senior Awards Night.

Complete the Graduate Grandstand form at the link above to share your accomplishments!

Admission to Ivy League colleges or Military Academies

Designation as a Merit Scholar semi-finalist or finalist

Being named a Park or Morehead-Cain Scholarship recipient

Receiving any other competitive scholarships or awards

Scholarship opportunities are organized by month and by due date. Make sure to give yourself plenty of time to gather necessary elements to apply.

15th - The Laney High School PTSA Sponsored Scholarship - two (2) $500 (Laney only)

15th - Al O'Briant Scholarship (Laney Boosters) $1,500 (Laney only)

15th - Sketchers Scholarship - over $300,000 across multiple scholarships available for

• Financial Hardship
• Academic Excellence
• Promising Leadership
• Athletic Performance

15th - The Scott and Kim Verplank Foundation - provides annually, renewable college scholarships to students beginning their undergraduate studies of up to $10,000 to be used toward tuition, student fees, and books. Applicants must have a childhood diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes along with other qualifying criteria

15th - Maryann K. Nunnally Scholarship (Laney Boosters) $1,500 (Laney only)

15th - DJ McLeod Memorial Scholarship $1,000 (Laney only)

20th - Scholarships for Autistic Students - 32 awards at $3,000 applications from persons with an autism diagnosis (DSM-IV or later criteria) pursuing full-time, post-secondary education in any of the following: 4-year undergraduate college or university, 2-year undergraduate college, trade school, technical school, vocational school, or cooperative life skills program.

22nd - Purina Animal Nutrition Scholarship - 4 awards at $5,000 for high school seniors, graduates, or current college undergrads who plan to or are enrolled in a full-time undergrad program at a 2 or 4-year college/university or vo-tech school who have experience showing or caring for large/small livestock animals, equine, or poultry (not house pets).

23rd - Student-View Scholarship Program - multiple scholarships available from Student Insights - a company that works to help colleges and universities connect more effectively with high school seniors.

24th - NCCU Cape Fear Area Alumni Scholarship - For prospective students attending NC Central University.

24th - MITER Foundation Scholarship - 100 awards of $1,000 for seniors who best demonstrate in their own words their passion for volunteerism and content of their essay. Students must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

24th at 3pm - Wendy Tysinger Stallings Scholarship $2,500 Laney athlete (Laney only)

26th - National Association For Black Veterans (NABVETS) Scholarship Wilmington Chapter: (local), $500, African American Cape Fear area high school student, child or grandchild of a US Veteran, and accepted to a 4 year institution

26th - National Center for Learning Disabilities Scholarships: two (2) $10,000 awards - To be eligible a student must:
A) Be a graduating high school senior who will enroll in a full-time bachelor’s degree program.
B) Have a documented learning disability.

27th - Wilmington Omega Foundation Scholarship Omega Psi Phi Scholarship Program: (local), $250, continuing education of young males through mentoring and financial support

30th - NHC-NAACP Scholarship Award Program (local) - two (2) $2,000 scholarships awarded in memory of Guy A. Cardwell Jr.; one (1) $500 scholarship in honor of Dr. Bertha B. Todd given to graduating seniors of NHCS willing to become active members of the NAACP NHC Youth Council.

TBD - Class of 1972 Hoggard/NHHS Scholarship - award varies, non-renewable (Hoggard or NHHS only) - see those school's tabs for the link to your school's application)

30th The North Carolina Hispanic College Fund - Established charitable fund at the Triangle Community Foundation to benefit Hispanic students in North Carolina.

30th - William H. Craig Scholarship- (local) $2,500 Senior who exemplifies integrity and is in need of financial assistance for college.

30th Guru Engineering Tech Scholarship - a $2,000 award for a graduating senior who has been shaped by the challenge of Science Olympiad

30th - Lyndsey Scott Coding Scholarship - $5,000 - 5 Awards - To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Self-identify as a Women, LGBTQIA+, and/or BIPOC student.
B) Plan to study computer science or a closely related major.

30th - Air & Space Forces Association Scholarships - $10,000 - 11 Awards To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a dependent of an Active, Guard, Reserve, Veteran, or retired members of any service branch.
B) Be pursuing a degree at an accredited college or university in the Fall of 2026.

30th - American Culinary Federation Scholarships - $2,500 – 10 Awards To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a high school senior on pace to graduate in 2026.
B) Be currently accepted to an accredited institution with a culinary arts, pastry, or foodservice-related major.

30th - National Grocers Association (NGA) Foundation Scholarships - $3,000 - 21 Awards To be eligible a student must:
A) Be majoring in Business, Food Management, Accounting, Human Resources, IT, or other focuses leading to a career in grocery.
B) Be enrolled or accepted as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in the upcoming academic year.

30th - General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant - $4,000 - 50 Awards To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be the child of a U.S. Air Force or U.S. Space Force member.
B) Be enrolled or accepted as a full-time undergraduate student in the upcoming academic year.

30th - Veterans United Foundation Scholarship - $3,000 - 10 Awards To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be currently enrolled/planning to enroll in an accredited college/university for the upcoming semester.
B) Be a surviving child of a deceased servicemember.

30th - Sara Scholarship - $2,500 – 12 Awards To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be a female high school senior eligible to graduate.
B) Play golf as a hobby or as part of a team, work at a golf course, as a caddy or in a pro shop.

C) Maintain a strong academic record (GPA 3.3+)

30th - American Bus Association Foundation Scholarships - $5,000 - 21 Awards To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be enrolled or accepted as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in the upcoming academic year.
B) Have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

30th - Unboxing Your Life Scholarship - Sttark is excited to award a $3,000 scholarship to a U.S. high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who is willing to open up and unbox their life in a creative 5-minute video.

30th Niche School Survey Sweepstakes Scholarship

30th Nitro Scholarship

31st Sallie Mae "No Essay" Scholarship: $2,000 x12 - only open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and any US Territory age 17 or older at the time of entry, and who meet one (1) of the four (4) following eligibility requirements at the time of entry:

• A parent who currently has a child enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States;

• A student who is currently enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States;

• A parent who currently has a child enrolled as a high school senior located within the United States;

• A student who is currently enrolled as a high school junior or senior who intends to enroll in an accredited college or university located with the United States, within a year of graduating high school.

1st - Marine Corp League Scholarship - Must be a dependent or direct descendent of a person who has served honorably or is currently serving in the United States Marine Corps or as a Fleet Marine Force Corpsman or Chaplain or is an Associate Member of Marine Corps League, Detachment 1070. Applications must be mailed in and have to be postmarked by May 1

1st - GE Aerospace-Reagan Workforce Readiness Scholarship - High school seniors planning to enroll in either a community college or a technical/trade program to pursue an eligible skilled technical career path. 10 or more recipients selected annually to each receive a max of $20,000 over 2 years based on cost of attendance. 25% of scholarships will be awarded to students from military families.

1st - PONY Baseball and Softball Alumni Scholarship - $3,000 - 8 Awards If you play(ed) Cape Fear or Winter Park Optimist baseball/softball, and meet the additional criteria, you are eligible to apply.
A) Have played baseball or softball for two years.
B) Be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college/university in the upcoming year.

1st - Odenza Vacations Scholarship - $500 - 1 Award To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be between the ages of 17 and 24 on September 1st.
B) Submit an answer to the essay question prior to the deadline.

C) Have a GPA of 2.5+

D) Be a legal resident of the USA or Canada

1st - Michael Jordan Scholarship $2,500 (Laney only)

1st - Buccaneer Excellence Scholarship (2 awards) $1,000 awarded to students planning to attend an HBCU (Laney only)

4th - #ScienceSaves Video Scholarship (10 awards) $10,000 This contest isn't about test scores, transcripts, or achievements. It's about telling a story—a real one. Create a 20-30 second video answering the question, What has science done for me?” or “What has science done for somebody I know?”

11th - Alex Highsmith Family Foundation Scholarship- This scholarship supports graduating high school seniors pursuing higher education — especially those who lead with integrity, character, and community impact.

15th- The Review It Scholarship - submit a movie review/answers to essay prompt no later than 11:59pm

15th- Eight and Forty Nurses Scholarship - $3,000 - 10 Awards To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Attend an accredited school of nursing or an accredited respiratory therapist program.
B) Be enrolled or accepted as a full-time undergraduate student in the upcoming academic year.

Email lasecretaire@8and40.org to request an application.

17th- Graham-Powell Family Educational Foundation Scholarship - $1,000 to students accepted to an accredited institution who may have significant need or challenges

31st - The Nate Clark Memorial Scholarship - (4 awards) $5,000 is awarded to students who demonstrate academic dedication, strong character, leadership, and a commitment to helping others.

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 nominees 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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