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Scholarship Announcements 11/7

  • The UNCF Fidelity Scholars application is now available. This program is for students with an unweighted cumulative GPA of 2.5-3.59 who are Pell Grant eligible or demonstrate financial need. Click the link for more information, and scroll down for a one-page flyer with details on this excellent program. UNCF Fidelity Scholars Program
  • Application for the Equitable Excellence Scholarship, sponsored by Equitable Financial Resources, is now available. Awards are $5,000 per year, renewable for four years. Awards can be used at either a four-year or two-year college in North Carolina. Recipients are selected on the basis of Financial Need; Leadership and participation in school and community activities, awards, and honors; Work experience; Unusual personal or family circumstances; and a personal statement* that demonstrates ambition and self-drive to give back to the community by encouraging other students to pursue post-secondary attainment. Click the link to be directed to the application and information page. Applications are due December 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM CT. Equitable Excellence Scholarship

Scholarship Announcements 10/26/2025

Scholarship Announcements 10/20/2025

  • Latin Americans Working for Achievement (LAWA) offers many scholarships for students of Latin American heritage, including GPAs 2.5 and higher and certificate/trade school programs. Scholarship applications will open in December, 2025. Click the link to access the LAWA website, and see the flyer and infographic below for more details! Latin Americans Working for Achievement
  • Going Merry provides links to hundreds of scholarships. This month, multiple scholarships for Wake Forest University and population-specific scholarships are being featured. Click the link or scroll down on this page for the Going Merry QR code Going Merry

Scholarship Announcements 10/7/2025

  • Are you interested in a teaching career? The North Carolina Teaching Fellows program offers up to $5,000 per semester towards tuition and other expenses. Application is open from October 1 through January 31, 2026. Eligibilty, application, and program details are linked here: North Carolina Teaching Fellows
  • Confused about the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)? You are not alone! Check out this article that summarizes the application process and contains links to many useful resources: Ed NC: What You Need to Know About FAFSA

Scholarship Announcements 9/29/25

 
  • The Robertson Scholars Leadership Program is a four year, full-tuition, room and board and summer stipend merit scholarship for students who attend Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  Application and information at Robertson Scholars
  • Seniors interested in careers in education: PowerEd Cabarrus Educational Alliance offers scholarships up to $5,000. More information at PowerEd Cabarrus
  • NC JCI Senate Kyle Byrd Memorial Scholarship: $500 college and vocational scholarship, plus possible selection for $1,000 or $2,000 scholarships. Information and details at NCJCI Kyle Byrd Memorial Scholarship
  • The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation provides scholarships up to $55,000 for high-achieving, low-income students. Students must have a GPA of 3.75 or higher, and gross family income of $95,000 or less. Deadline is November 12th, 2025. Applications are submitted through the Common App. Information and details at Jack Kent Cooke Scholarships
  • The NEXT NC Scholarship Program provides up to $5,000 per year (renewable) for students from households with income of $80,000 or less. More information available at: Next NC Scholarship Program Student eligibility calculator: Next NC Scholarship Eligibility Calculator

2025-26 Student Scholarship Resources

The document below contains many scholarship resources, including links to school-specific scholarship programs such as UNC Charlotte, NC State, NC Community Colleges, as well as for specific student populations. 

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Looking for resources with multiple scholarships? Scan the QR codes below to be directed to some of the most popular scholarship platforms.

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NC Merit Scholarships

Many North Carolina Colleges and Universities offer merit-based scholarships. The chart below summarizes key components, including eligibility criteria, due dates, program summaries, and websites for applications.  Due dates are approaching quickly – reach out to your school counselor if you have questions.

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The Next NC Scholarship program provides financial assistance to students from households with incomes of $80,000 or less. See the graphic below and the Week of September 29 announcements tab for details. 

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Student Scholarship Newsletter - Check Frequently for Updates!

SCHOLARSHIP NEWSLETTERS are available through Studentscholarships.org 

Click the links to view each edition: 

November 7 Scholarship Newsletter

October 23 Scholarship Newsletter

October 16 Scholarship Newsletter

October 9 Scholarship Newsletter

September 25 Scholarship Newsletter

September 11 Scholarship Newsletter

 

 

North Carolina Gateway - Wake Forest University

Wake Forest University has announced The North Carolina Gateway program. Beginning in Fall 2026, this program will offer:

  • Admitted students from North Carolina with an annual family income of $100,000 or less will receive financial aid covering tuition and standard living expenses.
  • Admitted students from North Carolina with an annual family income between $100,000 and $200,000 will receive financial aid covering tuition — only paying standard living expenses and applicable fees.
  • Admitted students from North Carolina with an annual family income between $200,000 and $300,000 will receive financial aid covering 50% of tuition. 

 Wake Forest Regular Decision application deadline is January 1, 2026; students applying by that date will receive a decision on or around April 1, 2026. More information is linked here: North Carolina Gateway - Wake Forest University

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