North Carolina scholarships - Jan '25

Updated Jan 29, 2025

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

Fashion Scholarship Fund’s Case Study Scholarship

Florida • Oklahoma • Missouri • Wisconsin • West Virginia • Delaware • Minnesota • Washington • Ohio • Massachusetts • Colorado • Louisiana • North Carolina • Virginia • Iowa • Texas • Indiana • Illinois • Rhode Island • California • Arizona • Alabama • Georgia • New York • Pennsylvania • Fashion • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Fashion Scholarship Fund offers $250+ scholarships for fashion students with a 3.20 GPA at FSF member schools.

Deadline:

October 17, 2025

Get Up To $2,500

Ancestry’s HistoryMakers Scholarship

Florida • Maryland • Tennessee • North Carolina • Computer Science • Computer Engineering • Mathematics • Technology • Marketing • Finance • Business Administration • For Black and/or African American students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Ancestry’s HistoryMakers Scholarship offers $2,500 to diverse undergraduate students with a GPA of 2.75 or higher.

Deadline:

October 27, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

Kids Chance of North Carolina Scholarship

North Carolina • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Kids Chance of NC offers scholarships up to $5,000 for children of injured workers. Apply if aged 16-25 with financial need.

Deadline:

March 31, 2025

Get Up To $1,200

WNC College Scholarship

North Carolina • For Hispanic and/or Latino students

WNC College Scholarship supports undocumented/DACA Latinx students in Western NC with awards up to $1,200 for higher education.

Deadline:

June 30, 2025

Get Up To $3,000

Pearl Berlin Scholarship

North Carolina • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Community Service • Freshmen

The Pearl Berlin Scholarship offers $1,000 to $3,000 for LGBTQ+ seniors in NC showing leadership. Apply with an essay and recommendation.

Deadline:

February 24, 2025

Get Up To $20,000

US Foods Scholars Program

Georgia • North Carolina • Oregon • Texas • Florida • Alabama • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Freshmen • Sophomores • High school

The US Foods Scholars Program offers up to $20,000 for culinary arts students with a minimum GPA of 2.5 at eligible schools.

Deadline:

May 10, 2025

Get Up To $250

NIADA Regional Scholarships

Maine • Vermont • New Hampshire • Massachusetts • Connecticut • Rhode Island • New York • Pennsylvania • New Jersey • Delaware • Maryland • Virginia • West Virginia • Indiana • Ohio • Michigan • Kentucky • Tennessee • North Carolina • South Carolina • Georgia • Florida • Alabama • North Dakota • South Dakota • Minnesota • Wisconsin • Illinois • Iowa • Missouri • Kansas • Nebraska • Oklahoma • Arkansas • Louisiana • Mississippi • Texas • Washington • Oregon • California • Nevada • Idaho • Montana • Wyoming • Utah • Colorado • Arizona • New Mexico • Alaska • Hawaii • Automotive • High school • Freshmen

NIADA Regional Scholarships offer $250+ for high school seniors in specific US regions pursuing automotive careers. Apply with an essay and recommendations.

Deadline:

March 26, 2025

Get Up To $3,000

Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship

North Carolina • Freshmen

The Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship offers up to $3,000 for NC high school seniors entering postsecondary programs.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $500

India Terrell Memorial Scholarship

North Carolina • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The India Terrell Memorial Scholarship awards $600 to Black or African students in NC. Essay required for application.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $250

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship

North Carolina • Freshmen

The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship offers $250 to NC high school seniors with a 2.5 GPA or higher planning to attend college.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $2,500

Davidson and Jones Hotel Corporation Scholarship

North Carolina • Hospitality • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Juniors • Seniors

The Davidson and Jones Hotel Corporation Scholarship offers $2,500 to rising college juniors or seniors in culinary or hospitality programs.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $1,000

Vickie Clark-Flaherty Scholarships

North Carolina • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Hospitality • For Women • Freshmen

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $30,000

Gantt-McColl Scholarship Fund

Mecklenburg County • North Carolina • Freshmen

Gantt-McColl Scholarship Fund offers up to $30,000 for NC high school seniors with a 2.5 GPA. Application includes essay and FAFSA.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $250

High Point Community Foundation's scholarships

High Point • North Carolina • Freshmen

High Point Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply through your school counselor.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $2,000

Mary Margaret Traxler Scholarship

North Carolina • Hospitality • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Sophomores • Juniors

The Mary Margaret Traxler Scholarship offers $2,000 to rising juniors or seniors in culinary or hospitality programs in NC with a 3.0 GPA.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $6,000

NATAS Southeast Foundation Scholarship

Alabama • Georgia • Mississippi • South Carolina • North Carolina • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The NATAS Southeast Foundation Scholarship awards up to $6,000 for students in broadcast or digital media from select Southeastern states.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $2,500

The Gryphon Scholarship Program

New York • Chicago • Charlotte • Los Angeles • Los Alamos • Illinois • North Carolina • California • Business (MBA) • Finance • Economics • Accounting • Business Administration • Agriculture • Freshmen

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $15,000

The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina's scholarships

Alexander County • Alleghany County • Ashe County • Avery County • Buncombe County • Burke County • Caldwell County • Catawba County • Cherokee County • Clay County • Cleveland County • Gaston County • Graham County • Haywood County • Henderson County • Iredell County • Jackson County • Lincoln County • Macon County • Madison County • McDowell County • Mitchell County • Polk County • Randolph County • Rutherford County • Swain County • Transylvania County • Watauga County • Wilkes County • Yancey County • North Carolina • Freshmen

The Community Foundation of WNC offers $589,500 in scholarships to local students, with awards up to $15,000. Apply now!

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $2,500

FFA Agricultural Leadership Program Scholarship

Alabama • Arkansas • Delaware • Florida • Georgia • Kentucky • Louisiana • Maryland • Mississippi • North Carolina • Oklahoma • South Carolina • Tennessee • Texas • Virginia • West Virginia • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Mechanical • Animal Sciences • Animal-Related • Biology • Computer Science • Conservation • Environmental Science • Environmental Engineering • Horticulture • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Marketing

The FFA Agricultural Leadership Program Scholarship offers $2,500 to college students in select AFNR Pathways with a 3.0 GPA.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $1,000

Charlie W. Ward, Jr. Occupational Education Scholarship

North Carolina

The Charlie W. Ward, Jr. Scholarship offers $250+ for Pasquotank students in technical fields with a 2.0 GPA and financial need.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $1,000

Providence ECA Scholarship

North Carolina

The Providence ECA Scholarship offers $250+ to College of The Albemarle students with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Apply now!

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $1,000

Julia Haywood Scholarship – OBX Woman’s Club

North Carolina

The Julia Haywood Scholarship offers $250+ to College of The Albemarle students in Dare County with a 2.0 GPA. Apply now!

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $1,000

Jean George Memorial Endowed Scholarship

North Carolina

The Jean George Memorial Endowed Scholarship offers $250+ for College of The Albemarle students in Developmental Courses with a 2.0 GPA.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $1,000

Marion Heller Memorial Scholarship

North Carolina • Arts • Social Sciences

The Marion Heller Memorial Scholarship offers $250+ to Dare County students at College of The Albemarle pursuing an Associate in Arts.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $1,000

Bonnie S. Hawkins Memorial Scholarship

North Carolina • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing

The Bonnie S. Hawkins Memorial Scholarship offers $250+ for ADN students at College of The Albemarle with a 3.0 GPA and financial need.

Deadline Passed

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.