Scholarships in North Carolina

Out-of-State Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: June 1 (Priority)

Applicant must be an incoming freshman who is not a resident of Virginia.

 

Gold Scholarship

Award: $8,500, Deadline: March 15 (Priority)

Applicant must be an incoming freshman student who does not reside in Delaware. Selection based upon outstanding academic achievement.

 

Silver Scholarship

Award: $6,500, Deadline: March 15 (Priority)

Applicant must be an incoming freshman student who is not a resident of Delaware. Selection based upon above average academic achievement.

 

Belk-Hensdale Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 15

Applicant must be a first-year student from Cumberland, Bladen, Columbus, Scotland, Moore, or Richmond Counties. Applicant must rank in top fifth of high school graduating class and have positive involvement in extra-curricular and community activities. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Fulmore Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: May 15

Applicant must be a first-time freshman who is from Davie, Guilford, or Robeson Counties. Applicant must have a positive record of involvement in extra-curricular and community activities. Minimum 3.0 GPA and financial need are required.

 

Lloyd V. Hackley Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 15

Applicant must be a graduate of or prospective graduate of a Cumberland County high school with high academic achievement and strong moral character. Minimum 3.2 GPA and two letters from school or community leaders confirming applicant's exemplary moral character required.

 

Capel Scholars Program

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 15

Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student who is a resident of North Carolina and has a record of positive contributions to the university an/or community. Minimum 3.0 GPA.

 

African American Alumni Association Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a sophomore, junior, or senior student who has demonstrated potential for community leadership as demonstrated by involvement in North Carolina organizations and activities. Minimum 2.5 GPA required.

 

Out of State Access Grant

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student who is not a resident of Florida.

 

Keesee Foundation Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 1 (priority)

Applicant must be a resident of Virginia, North Carolina, or South Carolina who is of the Christian faith. Financial need is required.

 

Provost Scholarship

Award: $20,000, Deadline: November 15 (Early Action admissions deadline)

Applicant must be an out-of-state resident with a minimum 3.75 GPA and minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1400 (composite ACT score of 32).

 

Academic Council Scholarship

Award: $10,000, Deadline: November 15 (Early Action admissions deadline)

Applicant must be an out-of-state student with a minimum 3.0 GPA and combined SAT Reasoning score of 1200 (composite ACT score of 27).

 

Academic Achievement Scholarship

Award: $7,500, Deadline: November 15 (Early Action admissions deadline)

Applicant must be an out-of-state resident with a minimum 2.0 GPA and minimum SAT Reasoning score of 1150 (composite ACT score of 25).

 

James P. Grey Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 3

Applicant must be a resident of Henderson County who attended public school in Henderson County beginning no later than the fourth grade, continuing through graduation from high school. Demonstration of reasonable need required.

 

Henderson County Educational Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: March 3

Applicant must be a high school senior who is graduating from a public school in Henderson County. Financial need is required.

 

Ralph A. Milliman Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 3

Applicant must be a graduating senior or a graduate of a public high school in Henderson County who is pursuing their education in a two- or four-year accredited college. Minimum 2.0 GPA and financial need required.

 

Sam A. Mills Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 3

Applicant must be a graduate of a Henderson County public high school who is pursuing an undergraduate degree in an accredited school on a full-time basis. Financial need, scholastic achievement, and good citizenship required.

 

Thomas O. and Louise J. Mulcahy Scholarship

Award: $4,000, Deadline: March 3

Applicant must be a graduate of a Henderson County public school. Minimum 3.0 GPA and financial need required.

 

Nagel Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 3

Applicant must be a graduate of a Henderson County High School who is pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university in attempt to prevent and/or break their cycle of need.

 

Rebecca S. Poole Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a graduate of a Henderson County High School. Minimum 2.0 GPA and financial need required.

 

Richard C. and Vina L. Sauer Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: March 3

Applicant must be a graduate from a Henderson County public school. GPA between 2.0 and 3.5 and financial need are required.

 

Business & Professional Women's Club Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: March 3

Applicant must be a graduating senior from a Henderson County High school who is pursuing an undergraduate education in a two- or four-year accredited institution. Strong academic standing, financial need, and minimum 3.0 GPA are required.

 

Grace B. Etheredge Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 3

Applicant must be graduating from a school in Henderson County. Minimum 3.8 GPA, minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1850, and financial need are required. Selection based upon scholastic ability, financial need, character, leadership ability, and participation in extra-curricular activities.

 

Ethel T. and Charles T. Larus Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 3

Applicant must be a graduate from a school in Henderson County who shows strong academic standing and demonstrates financial need. Primary consideration granted to applicants in the top 15% of their secondary school class.

 

Mary Evelyn and Harry Laurent Scholarship

Award: $4,000, Deadline: March 3

Applicant must be a graduating senior or a graduate of a public or private high school in Henderson County, NC. Applicant must be a candidate for an associate, bachelors, advanced, or professional degree from a fully-accredited college, university, technical institute, or community college. Minimum 3.8 GPA and demonstration of financial need are required. Preference will be given to full-time students; part-time students will be considered.

 

Hilary G. Neighbors Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: March 3

Applicant must be a graduate from a Henderson County public school who is a native of Henderson County. Minimum 3.8 GPA, minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1850, and financial need are required.

 

George and Helen Stowell Scholarship

Award: $4,000, Deadline: March 3

Applicant must be a graduating senior of a Henderson County public high school who is a native of Henderson County. Minimum 3.8 GPA, minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1850, and demonstration of financial need and extracurricular activities are required.

 

Kenneth R. and Virginia M. Stull Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: March 3

Applicant must be a Henderson County resident who is a graduating senior or graduate of a public, parochial, or private school in Henderson County. Applicant must be planning to attend or be attending a four-year accredited college or university. Financial need, civic involvement, and minimum 3.0 GPA are required.

 

Winifred M. Wyman Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: March 3

Applicant must be a graduate of a Henderson County public school who wishes to pursue their education at an accredited college or university. Applicant must be able to show academic potential, motivation, and have set goals for their future. Minimum 3.0 GPA and financial need are required.

 

William C. Armstrong Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: March 3

Applicant must be a graduate from a public high school in Henderson County who will be attending a post-high school institution, pursuing a career in conservation and wildlife or related studies. Minimum 2.0 GPA and financial need required.