North Carolina scholarships - Jan '25

Updated Jan 24, 2025

Apply below to the best North Carolina scholarships for January 2025.

Get Up To $7,500

Do It 4 W Foundation Scholarship

North Carolina • Freshmen

The Do It 4 W Foundation Scholarship provides up to $7,500 for NC high school seniors. Apply online with 2 essays.

Deadline:

April 30, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Alamance Community Foundation's scholarships

Alamance County • North Carolina • Freshmen

Alamance Community Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities. Apply now!

Deadline:

February 21, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship

Alabama • Arkansas • Delaware • Florida • Georgia • Illinois • Indiana • Iowa • Kansas • Kentucky • Louisiana • Maryland • Mississippi • Missouri • Nebraska • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Oklahoma • Pennsylvania • South Carolina • Tennessee • Texas • Virginia • West Virginia • Age • Sophomores • Juniors • Freshmen

The Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship offers $500 to $5,000 for eligible high school students in select states.

Deadline:

February 7, 2025

Get Up To $2,000

NCSA Annual Scholarship

Service • North Carolina • Criminal Justice • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen

NCSA Annual Scholarship offers $2,000 for NC students in criminal justice or dependents of law enforcement pursuing careers in law enforcement.

Deadline:

January 31, 2025

Get Up To $250

Bill & Shireen Kirk Scholarship Fund

Florida • Georgia • Kentucky • Maryland • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • South Carolina • Pennsylvania • Tennessee • Virginia • West Virginia • Business (MBA) • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Marketing • Business Administration • Construction • Construction Engineering • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Annual scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students in business, chemistry, engineering, and marketing. $250+ award available.

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

Get Up To $14,000

Golden LEAF Scholarship

Alamance County • Alexander County • Alleghany County • Anson County • Ashe County • Avery County • Beaufort County • Bertie County • Bladen County • Burke County • Caldwell County • Camden County • Caswell County • Catawba County • Cherokee County • Chowan County • Clay County • Cleveland County • Columbus County • Craven County • Cumberland County • Dare County • Davidson County • Davie County • Duplin County • Edgecombe County • Franklin County • Gaston County • Gates County • Graham County • Granville County • Greene County • Halifax County • Harnett County • Hertford County • Hoke County • Hyde County • Jackson County • Jones County • Lee County • Lenoir County • Macon County • Madison County • Martin County • McDowell County • Mitchell County • Montgomery County • Nash County • Northampton County • Onslow County • Pamlico County • Pasquotank County • Perquimans County • Person County • Pitt County • Polk County • Randolph County • Richmond County • Robeson County • Rockingham County • Rowan County • Rutherford County • Sampson County • Scotland County • Stanly County • Stokes County • Surry County • Swain County • Transylvania County • Tyrrell County • Vance County • Warren County • Washington County • Wayne County • Wilkes County • Wilson County • Yadkin County • Yancey County • North Carolina • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen

The Golden LEAF Scholarship offers up to $14,000 for NC high school seniors and community college transfers from rural counties.

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

Get Up To $500

Bridge to Career Program

North Carolina • Freshmen • Sophomores

The Bridge to Career Program provides $500 to 30 eligible students at 58 NC Community Colleges. Inquire locally for details.

Deadline:

June 30, 2025

Get Up To $8,000

Community Foundation of Henderson County Scholarships

Henderson County • North Carolina • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Community Foundation of Henderson County offers scholarships up to $8,000 for local students based on merit and need.

Deadline:

January 31, 2025

Get Up To $10,000

ScottMadden Inspire Scholarship

Georgia • Massachusetts • North Carolina • Business Administration • Management • Energy • Finance • Accounting • Human Resources • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Computer Science • For Black and/or African American students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

ScottMadden Inspire Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for Black or African American students in select cities pursuing specific majors.

Deadline:

February 1, 2025

Get Up To $2,220

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region's scholarships

Danville • Pittsylvania County • Halifax County • Caswell County • Virginia • North Carolina • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region offers $2,000+ scholarships for local high school graduates in Virginia and North Carolina.

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

Get Up To $20,000

CBC Spouses Education Scholarship

Alabama • California • Colorado • Connecticut • Delaware • District Of Columbia • Florida • Georgia • Illinois • Indiana • Louisiana • Maryland • Massachusetts • Minnesota • Mississippi • Missouri • Nevada • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • South Carolina • Texas • Virginia • Washington • Wisconsin • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The CBC Spouses Education Scholarship offers $2,500 to $20,000 for Black high school seniors pursuing higher education. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 29, 2025

Get Up To $10,000

Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro Scholarships

Guilford County • North Carolina • Freshmen

The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro offers $1,000+ scholarships for Guilford County students based on merit and need.

Deadline:

March 31, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Community Foundation of Burke County Scholarships

Burke County • North Carolina • Freshmen • High school • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Apply for over 150 scholarships from the Community Foundation of Burke County for NC students. High chances of winning!

Deadline:

April 30, 2025

Get Up To $2,000

Greensboro Carter Stroupe Memorial Scholarship

Guilford County • Rockingham County • Randolph County • Alamance County • North Carolina • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Greensboro Carter Stroupe Memorial Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for LGBTQ+ community service applicants in NC.

Deadline:

March 15, 2025

Get Up To $7,000

The Roothbert Fund Scholarships

New York • Connecticut • District Of Columbia • Delaware • Maryland • Maine • Massachusetts • New Hampshire • New Jersey • North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • Rhode Island • Vermont • Virginia • West Virginia • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Roothbert Fund Scholarships offer up to $7,000 for students guided by spiritual motives. Apply with essays and recommendations.

Deadline:

February 1, 2025

Get Up To $250

Foundation for the Carolinas Scholarships

Cherokee County • Cleveland County • Iredell County • Lancaster County • Lexington County • Lincoln County • Mecklenburg County • Richmond County • Stanly County • Union County • York County • Cabarrus County • Rowan County • North Carolina • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduates • Graduate Students

Foundation for the Carolinas offers 150+ scholarships for students in NC and SC, from kindergarten to graduate school, with one application.

Deadline:

February 28, 2025

Get Up To $2,000

North Carolina Community Foundation Scholarships

McDowell County • Macon County • Madison County • Martin County • Mecklenburg County • Mitchell County • Montgomery County • Moore County • Nash County • New Hanover County • Northampton County • Onslow County • Orange County • Pamlico County • Pasquotank County • Pender County • Perquimans County • Person County • Pitt County • Polk County • Randolph County • Richmond County • Robeson County • Rockingham County • Rowan County • Rutherford County • Sampson County • Scotland County • Stanly County • Stokes County • Surry County • Swain County • Transylvania County • Tyrrell County • Union County • Vance County • Wake County • Warren County • Washington County • Watauga County • Wayne County • Wilkes County • Wilson County • Yadkin County • Yancey County • Alamance County • Alexander County • Alleghany County • Anson County • Ashe County • Avery County • Beaufort County • Bertie County • Bladen County • Brunswick County • Buncombe County • Burke County • Cabarrus County • Caldwell County • Camden County • Carteret County • Caswell County • Catawba County • Chatham County • Cherokee County • Chowan County • Clay County • Cleveland County • Columbus County • Craven County • Cumberland County • Currituck County • Dare County • Davidson County • Davie County • Duplin County • Durham County • Edgecombe County • Forsyth County • Franklin County • Gaston County • Gates County • Graham County • Granville County • Greene County • Guilford County • Halifax County • Harnett County • Haywood County • Henderson County • Hertford County • Hoke County • Hyde County • Iredell County • Jackson County • Johnston County • Jones County • Lee County • Lenoir County • Lincoln County • North Carolina • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

North Carolina Community Foundation offers $1.3M+ in scholarships annually with a single application for local students.

Deadline:

March 3, 2025

Get Up To $20,000

Triangle Community Foundation Scholarships

Chatham County • Orange County • Wake County • Durham County • North Carolina • Freshmen

Triangle Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $20,000 for local students. Apply now for a chance to win!

Deadline:

March 12, 2025

Get Up To $2,300

The Winston-Salem Foundation Scholarships

Forsyth County • Davidson County • Davie County • Stokes County • Surry County • Wilkes County • Yadkin County • North Carolina • Freshmen

The Winston-Salem Foundation offers over 150 scholarships for local students, supporting education in multiple counties with awards over $2,300.

Deadline:

March 15, 2025

Get Up To $2,000

CBC Spouses Essay Contest

Alabama • California • Colorado • Connecticut • Delaware • District Of Columbia • Florida • Illinois • Georgia • Indiana • Louisiana • Maryland • Massachusetts • New Jersey • Minnesota • Mississippi • Missouri • Nevada • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • Texas • South Carolina • Virginia • Washington • Wisconsin • For Black and/or African American students • High school

The CBC Spouses Essay Contest offers up to $2,000 for African American high school juniors and seniors. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 29, 2025

Get Up To $500

Dottie Martin Teachers Scholarship

North Carolina • Childcare • Counseling • For Women • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Dottie Martin Teachers Scholarship awards $500 to future NC teachers. Apply with an essay and recommendations!

Deadline:

June 1, 2025

Get Up To $1,500

Ted G. Wilson Memorial Scholarship

North Carolina • South Carolina • Georgia • Florida • Construction Engineering • Construction • Architecture • Civil Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Carpentry/Masonry

The Ted G. Wilson Memorial Scholarship offers $1,500 for students pursuing construction education in the Southeast U.S.

Deadline:

March 31, 2025

Get Up To $20,000

Opportunity Scholarship for Locked Out Dreamers

Alabama • Alaska • Arkansas • Georgia • Idaho • Indiana • Iowa • Louisiana • Maine • Massachusetts • Mississippi • Missouri • New Hampshire • North Carolina • North Dakota • Ohio • South Carolina • South Dakota • West Virginia • Wisconsin • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • High school • Freshmen

The Opportunity Scholarship offers up to $80,000 for DREAMers in locked-out states to attend college. Eligibility includes DACA or TPS.

Deadline:

January 31, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

The SAWF Scholarship

Alabama • Arkansas • Florida • Georgia • Kentucky • Louisiana • Mississippi • North Carolina • South Carolina • Tennessee • Virginia • Texas • West Virginia • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Aviation/Aeronautical • Automotive • Climate Sciences • Environmental Science • Astronomy • Computer Science • Marine Biology/Sciences • Meteorology • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Animal Sciences • Agricultural Science • Science • STEM • Technology • UX/Technical Design • IT/Information Technology • Chemistry • Physics • Mathematics • For Women

The SAWF Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for women in STEM or automotive fields with a 2.5 GPA in select Southern states.

Deadline:

March 24, 2025

Get Up To $8,000

Elizabeth Marie Roberts Scholarship

North Carolina • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Mental Health • Public Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • Medicine • High school

The Elizabeth Marie Roberts Scholarship offers $8,000 to Durham County seniors with financial need pursuing health careers. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

FAQ

North Carolina scholarships can cover a variety of expenses, including tuition, fees, books, and sometimes living expenses. The specific coverage will depend on the scholarship's terms and conditions.

Yes, you can apply for multiple North Carolina scholarships. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving financial aid for your education.

To write a strong application for North Carolina scholarships, focus on clearly articulating your goals, achievements, and why you deserve the scholarship. Tailor your essays to reflect the values of the scholarship provider and proofread your application to avoid errors.

You can find North Carolina scholarships by searching online scholarship databases, visiting your school's financial aid office, or checking local community organizations. A great resource for finding scholarships is Mos, which provides a comprehensive list of available scholarships tailored to your needs.

Many North Carolina scholarships have renewal requirements, which may include maintaining a certain GPA or completing a specific number of credit hours. Be sure to review the terms of each scholarship for renewal criteria.

Common mistakes to avoid include missing deadlines, not following application instructions, submitting incomplete applications, and failing to proofread essays. Take your time to ensure your application is thorough and well-prepared.