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North Carolina
The Evelyn R. Weeks Memorial Endowment offers scholarships for College of The Albemarle students with financial need and a 2.0 GPA.
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North Carolina • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing
The Lescelles Davis Robertson Nursing Scholarship offers $250+ for College of The Albemarle nursing students with financial need and a 2.0 GPA.
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North Carolina
The William G. Gaither, Jr. Memorial Scholarship offers $250+ to full-time College of The Albemarle students with a 2.5 GPA and financial need.
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North Carolina
The Forbes Homes Business Scholarship offers $250+ to College of The Albemarle students in business fields with a 2.0 GPA and financial need.
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North Carolina • Business (MBA) • Business Administration
The Rufus Abeyounis Scholarship supports full-time business students at College of The Albemarle in Pasquotank or Camden County.
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North Carolina • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy
The Lower Currituck Volunteer Rescue Fund supports COA students in Allied Health with financial need. Award: $250+. GPA 2.5 required.
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North Carolina • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Technology
The Albemarle Soil and Water Conservation District offers a $250+ scholarship for Agribusiness students with financial need.
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North Carolina
The Manteo Lions Club Allen Aldridge Scholarship offers $250+ to eligible College of The Albemarle students from specific local areas.
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North Carolina
The Robert J. White Scholarship offers $250+ to full-time COA students from northeastern NC high schools in the top 30% of their class.
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North Carolina • Cosmetology/Beauty
The Faye Hoffman Cosmetology Scholarship offers $250+ for full-time Cosmetology students at College of The Albemarle with financial need.
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North Carolina
The Buddy Hunt Scholarship supports College of The Albemarle students from Pasquotank or Camden counties with financial need.
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North Carolina • Law Enforcement • Childcare • Education • Teacher Education • Health Education • Healthcare-Related • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Mental Health • Public Health • Nursing • Medicine • Medical/Biomedical Engineering
The Rotary Club of Hertford offers the James Llewllyn Roberson Scholarship for Perquimans students in BLET, Health Sciences, and Education.
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North Carolina • Business (MBA) • Technology
The Charles R. McEver Endowment Fund offers $250+ to full-time Technical Business students at College of The Albemarle with financial need.
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North Carolina • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing
The Edna Fenstamacher Nursing Scholarship offers $250+ to full-time nursing students at College of The Albemarle with financial need.
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North Carolina • For Women
The First District Rebekah Lodge Scholarship offers $250+ to part-time College of The Albemarle students in Dare County with financial need.
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North Carolina • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing
The John & Beth Childers Nursing Scholarship offers $250+ to full-time nursing students in select NC counties with financial need.
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North Carolina
The Addison Whidbee Stanton Scholarship offers $250+ to top 20% College of The Albemarle students with a 3.0 GPA and financial need.
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North Carolina
The C.O. Robinson Scholarship offers $250+ to full-time male students at College of The Albemarle with a GPA of 2.5+ and financial need.
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North Carolina
The George M. Wood Memorial Scholarship offers $250+ to part-time College of The Albemarle students with a 2.5 GPA and financial need.
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North Carolina • Agriculture • Agricultural Science
The Robert L. Pippen Jr. Scholarship supports College of The Albemarle students in Agribusiness Technology from Pasquotank or Camden counties.
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Age • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
The CIA Undergraduate Scholarship offers up to $25,000, internships, and full-time work for eligible students. Apply now!
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Community Service • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Whataburger offers a $5,000 scholarship for students facing adversity and pursuing higher education. Minimum GPA of 2.5 required.
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Illinois • Virginia • Mississippi • Tennessee • Georgia • Alabama • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Juniors
The HBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative Scholarship offers $5,000 to Black students in STEM or business at select UNCF schools.
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For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen
McDonald's HACER National Scholarship offers up to $100,000 for Hispanic high school seniors attending college. Minimum 2.8 GPA required.
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Engineering • Science • Aerospace • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
AIAA Foundation offers scholarships up to $10,000 for undergraduate students with a 3.3 GPA and AIAA membership.
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To write a strong application for need-based scholarships, clearly articulate your financial need, highlight your academic and extracurricular achievements, and ensure your essays are well-written and free of errors.
Need-based scholarships can cover various expenses, including tuition, fees, books, and sometimes living expenses, depending on the scholarship's terms.
To apply for need-based scholarships, you typically need to fill out an application form, provide financial documentation, and sometimes submit essays or personal statements. Check specific requirements on platforms like Mos.
It's best to start applying for need-based scholarships as early as possible, ideally during your junior year of high school or as soon as you decide to pursue higher education.
Yes, you can apply for multiple need-based scholarships to increase your chances of receiving financial aid for your education.
While some need-based scholarships may consider academic performance, many focus primarily on financial need, so a high GPA is not always a requirement.
Eligibility criteria for need-based scholarships typically include demonstrating financial need, being enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited institution, and sometimes maintaining a certain academic standing.
Yes, need-based scholarships are legitimate financial aid options offered by various organizations, institutions, and foundations to support students in need.
You can find need-based scholarships on various scholarship search platforms, including Mos, which provides a comprehensive database of available scholarships tailored to your needs.
Need-based scholarships are financial awards given to students based on their financial need. These scholarships aim to help students who may not have the financial resources to afford their education.
Common mistakes include missing deadlines, not following application instructions, failing to provide required documentation, and submitting generic essays. Take your time to ensure your application is complete and tailored to each scholarship.
Many need-based scholarships have renewal requirements, which may include maintaining a certain GPA, continuing to demonstrate financial need, or completing a specific number of credit hours. Always check the terms of the scholarship.
Students who demonstrate financial need can qualify for many programs that can get them thousands of dollars to put toward their education.
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