North Carolina scholarships - Jan '25

Updated Jan 29, 2025

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

Carolinas Scholarship

North Carolina • South Carolina

The Carolinas Scholarship offers $5,000 to cancer patients in NC or SC for education. Requires essay, recommendations, and diagnosis letter.

Deadline:

January 31, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Union Power Cooperative College Scholarship

North Carolina • Community Service • Freshmen

Union Power Cooperative offers a $1,000 scholarship for high school seniors in NC. Selection based on need, achievement, and activities.

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

Get Up To $250

Roan Scholars Program

Tennessee • Georgia • Kentucky • North Carolina • South Carolina • Virginia • Freshmen

The Roan Scholars Program offers high school seniors in TN and nearby states a chance to earn $250+ in awards.

Deadline:

October 15, 2025

Get Up To $3,000

Beulah C. Parker Memorial Scholarship

Georgia • South Carolina • North Carolina • Tennessee • Mississippi • Florida • Alabama • Louisiana • 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 • Environmental Science • 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 • Freshmen

The Beulah C. Parker Memorial Scholarship awards $3,125 to STEM undergraduates from select Southern states. Apply by sharing your challenges.

Deadline:

December 1, 2025

Get Up To $40,000

Golden Door Scholarship

North Carolina • South Carolina • Georgia • Construction Engineering • Cybersecurity • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Technology • Design/Visual Communications • UX/Technical Design • Graphic Design • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • Advertising • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Economics • Finance • Management • Marketing • Operations Management • Mathematics • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • IT/Information Technology • Information Sciences • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Golden Door Scholarship provides up to $40,000 for DACA, TPS, or undocumented students in the Southeast, focusing on financial need.

Deadline:

October 1, 2025

Get Up To $20,000

Gaston Community Foundation Scholarships

Gaston County • North Carolina • Freshmen

Gaston Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $20,000 for Gaston County students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 7, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

Mary Lewis Wyche Fellowship

North Carolina • Nursing • Graduate Students

The Mary Lewis Wyche Fellowship offers $5,000 for NC residents pursuing a master's or doctoral degree in nursing with a 3.0 GPA.

Deadline:

May 31, 2025

Get Up To $16,000

Shallow Ford Foundation Adult Scholarships

Clemmons • Lewisville • Yadkin County • Davidson County • Forsyth County • North Carolina • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Shallow Ford Foundation Scholarships offer up to $16,000 for high school seniors in select NC counties. Apply online now!

Deadline:

March 31, 2025

Get Up To $16,000

Shallow Ford Foundation Scholarships for Graduating Seniors

Lewisville • Clemmons • Forsyth County • Yadkin County • Davidson County • North Carolina • Freshmen

Shallow Ford Foundation Scholarships offer up to $16,000 for high school seniors in select NC counties. Apply online now!

Deadline:

March 31, 2025

Get Up To $2,000

Ben Abernethy Scholarship

Wilkes County • North Carolina • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Mental Health • Public Health • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Ben Abernethy Scholarship provides up to $2,000 for Wilkes County nursing students aiming to work in Northwestern NC.

Deadline:

July 3, 2025

Get Up To $2,000

R.L. and Doris Melton Family Scholarship

Wilkes County • North Carolina • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The R.L. and Doris Melton Family Scholarship provides up to $2,000 for Wilkes County nursing students intending to work in Northwestern NC.

Deadline:

July 3, 2025

Get Up To $2,000

Dr. Frederick C. Hubbard Scholarship

Wilkes County • North Carolina • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Dr. Frederick C. Hubbard Scholarship provides up to $2,000 for Wilkes County nursing students intending to work in Northwestern NC.

Deadline:

July 3, 2025

Get Up To $10,000

Voya Investment Management Diversity Scholarship Program

Florida • North Carolina • Washington • Texas • Georgia • Finance • Economics • Marketing • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Agriculture • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Juniors

Voya Investment Management offers a $10,000 scholarship for underrepresented students pursuing finance careers. Apply with an essay and recommendation.

Deadline:

March 15, 2025

Get Up To $1,500

Matthew C. Graziadei Achievement Scholarship

For students with disabilities • North Carolina • Freshmen

The Matthew C. Graziadei Achievement Scholarship offers $1,500 to NC high school seniors with disabilities. Apply now!

Deadline:

February 5, 2025

Get Up To $2,500

Chairman's Scholarship

Alabama • Georgia • North Carolina • South Carolina • Freshmen

The Chairman's Scholarship offers $2,500 to eligible high school students in NC, SC, or AL for college. Apply with transcripts and essays.

Deadline:

March 31, 2025

Get Up To $2,000

Robert Porterfield Graduate Scholarship

Alabama • Florida • Georgia • Kentucky • Mississippi • North Carolina • South Carolina • Tennessee • Virginia • West Virginia • Theatre/Performing Arts • Graduate Students

The Robert Porterfield Graduate Scholarship offers $2,000 for theatre graduate students from select Southern states. Apply with an essay and recommendations.

Deadline:

April 15, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

NC Elks Nursing Scholarship

North Carolina • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • Freshmen

The NC Elks Nursing Scholarship awards $1,000 to NC high school seniors pursuing a nursing degree.

Deadline:

December 9, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Careers in Conservation Scholarship

North Carolina • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Animal-Related • Marine Biology/Sciences • Climate Sciences • Environmental Science • Geological & Earth Sciences • Horticulture • Natural Resources Management • Conservation • Biology • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Careers in Conservation Scholarship provides $1,000 renewable scholarships for NC residents pursuing soil and water conservation careers.

Deadline:

February 15, 2025

Get Up To $3,000

Outer Banks Community Foundation Scholarships

Dare County • Currituck County • Pasquotank County • Camden County • Washington County • Tyrrell County • Hyde County • North Carolina • Design/Visual Communications • Music • Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Studio Arts • Freshmen

Apply for Outer Banks Community Foundation Scholarships offering up to $3,000 for local students. High chances to win!

Deadline:

February 24, 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 • Automotive • Aviation/Aeronautical • Aerospace • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

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 25, 2025

Get Up To $7,500

Cumberland Community Foundation Scholarships

Bladen County • Cumberland County • Harnett County • Hoke County • Robeson County • Scotland County • North Carolina • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Sophomores • Freshmen

Cumberland Community Foundation offers $800,000+ in scholarships for NC students. One application for 83 scholarships available.

Deadline:

March 25, 2025

Get Up To $4,000

Betsy Y. Justus Founders Scholarship

North Carolina • Technology • Engineering • Food Sciences & Technology • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • For Women • Freshmen

The Betsy Y. Justus Founders Scholarship offers $4,000 and a laptop for NC female freshmen in Technology or Engineering with a 3.0 GPA.

Deadline:

April 1, 2025

Get Up To $4,500

Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Scholarships

Buncombe County • Madison County • Cherokee County • Clay County • Graham County • Avery County • Burke County • North Carolina • Freshmen

Scholarships for Western NC high school seniors based on need, academics, and community involvement. Awards start at $4,500.

Deadline:

April 30, 2025

Get Up To $500

Dr. Kyle Hornby Annual Scholarship

North Carolina • Dentistry • Pre-Dental • Freshmen

The Dr. Kyle Hornby Annual Scholarship offers a $500 award for North American pre-Graduate students pursuing Dentistry with a 3.7 GPA.

Deadline:

July 1, 2025

Get Up To $2,000

Dr. Ray Inscore Nursing Scholarship

Wilkes County • North Carolina • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Dr. Ray Inscore Nursing Scholarship provides up to $2,000 for Wilkes County nursing students aiming to work in Northwestern NC.

Deadline:

July 3, 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.