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.

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: For nomination, submit a resume and a brief written statement (typed) to the Scholarship Google Classroom at your high school stating how you fit the tenets of The Belk Scholar. (2 student nominees per school: Ashley/Hoggard Scholarship GC; Laney/NHHS Scholarship Google Classroom).

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 Centennial Scholarships-NC State: Wilson College of Textiles within NCSU or (if not textile major) need endorsement between Oct. 1 - Nov. 10. Any student who applies for admission by the Early Action deadline, Nov. 1, and has selected a textiles baccalaureate undergraduate degree program for their first major choice will be endorsed and receive access to the scholarship application. Students who are interested in applying for the Textiles Scholarship Program and have applied for a different degree program outside of the Wilson College of Textiles, must be endorsed. A teacher or counselor can endorse student(s) or students can endorse themselves. All endorsements must be submitted between Oct. 1 – Nov. 10. There is only one application for all scholarships for incoming first-year students. By being endorsed, students are eligible to apply for the Centennial, Textile Pioneer, NCTF Distinguished Merit and Prestige Scholarship.

1st Textile Scholarships - NCSU - students must complete the application for the 11/2 early deadline to be considered and then may self-endorse or request a teacher/counselor endorsement by 11/10. (All students who apply to NC State by the Early Action deadline (Nov. 1) and select a Wilson College of Textiles major as their first choice will automatically receive access to the Textiles first-year scholarship application. All Summer Textile Exploration Program (STEP) and TexTEC attendees who apply for admission by the Early Action deadline, regardless of their selected major, will also receive access. They do not need to submit an endorsement.) Final Scholarship application deadline is in January.

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 Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Linkedin, Have a Goodnight Podcast

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2nd 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.

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)

5th (ages 5-25) Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships - $10,000 (5 awards) recognizes students who are tackling hunger in their communities. Applicants should demonstrate creativity, leadership and impact in fighting food insecurity. National scholars receive a $10,000 academic scholarship and a $5,000 grant for their hunger-relief charity.

12th 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 - Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks

14th - NCHSSA/Cheersounds Spirit Scholars Award - Applicant must be a college-bound, senior varsity cheerleader at an NCHSAA member high school.

15th (ages 8–18) 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. **

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

17th National Space Club Scholarship: Provided to a high school senior, undergraduate or graduate student with definite plans to pursue a career in the Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) fields

20th 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)

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 2026 BBB Torch Scholarships (TBD) - Recognize students who personify high ethical standards as demonstrated through leadership, community service, overall personal integrity, and academic history. BBB Torch Scholarships are given to college-bound high school juniors, seniors, and college undergraduates.

1st BBB of Easter Carolinas' 2026 Spark Jr Awards (TBD) - recognize current high school students who display entrepreneurship. Either a business operated by a student or a business model developed for future execution will qualify. Applicants must reside or attend school within BBB of Eastern Carolinas' 48-county service area. Like the BBB Spark Awards bestowed upon business leaders 35 and younger or new entrepreneurs of any age operating for less than three years, candidates must demonstrate Character, Culture, and Community. The winner receives a $1K cash prize!

1st The Hagan Scholarship nationwide need-based merit scholarship

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 (9-12) American College Foundation Visionary Scholarship: American College Foundation Delivering valuable insight and vital college planning procedures to high school students and parents.

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

3rd Round 2 deadline Greenhouse Scholarship - Round 1 eligibility survey opened Sept 1 and students are invited to Round 2 on a rolling basis

5th PixelPlex Bi-Annual STEM Scholarship $2000 Scholarship for students interested in a career in a STEM field

5th SMART Scholarship Program - or students pursuing a career in STEM

7th Clemson University Lyceum Scholars Program

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

13th Emeralds of Excellence - 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.

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 Ronald D. Weiss Scholarship: incoming and existing college and/or graduate school students have an opportunity to win a total of $6,500 in prizes, twice per year. Every Spring and Fall we hold this Essay Contest and award three (3) prizes. Good for students interested in law.

15th Burger King Scholars Program scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $50,000 to high school students and BK employees and their families.

15th Science Ambassador's Scholarship: A full–tuition scholarship for a woman in science, technology, engineering, or math. Funded by Cards Against Humanity.

15th Overachievers Student Grant The 2023 $15,000 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.

16th (4PM EST) Equitable Excellence Scholarship - up to 200 students will be selected to receive scholarships

16th Hispanic League Scholarship - up to $4000, awards need-based scholarships to Hispanic/Latino students who are residents of North Carolina.

20th (6-12) 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: America's 250th Anniversary. Exploring the American Story through the Declaration of Independence.

26th LOCAL Red, Black & Love Scholarship Application - For students from New Hanover, Brunswick, and surrounding areas

30th (5 PM EST) Red, Black & Love Scholarship Application - For STAE students

30th Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship for young Hispanic Leaders seeks to recognize Hispanic students who share Dr. Andrade’s lifelong commitment to servant leadership.

31st AFSA High School Senior Scholarship Contest- must read the “Fire Sprinkler Essay” and then take a ten question multiple-choice test.

31st Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship - 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.

31st FloSports Indoor Track Scholarship - NC High School Athletic Association sponsored scholarship for indoor track runners

31st Orange Scholars Program- Applicant must be a dependent of an hourly associate of The Home Depot or its subsidiaries

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 WMU Scholarships-The WMU Foundation and national WMU assist Southern Baptist students with scholarships, including the children of Baptist missionaries (NAMB & IMB), and those preparing for Baptist missions service. Individuals with no current Baptist connection cannot be considered for a scholarship.

31st (11 & 12) Science Buddy Scholarship - for future science students enrolling in college in Fall 2026 with minimum 2.5 GPA. Essay required.

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.

We are in the process of moving our NHCS Scholarship website. The old website is no longer being updated and the last updated information on the old site is November 2025. The new link below is the main location for scholarship resources.

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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