Scholarships
Scholarship Tips
- You should NOT have to pay to submit a scholarship application!
- Check this page often. It is updated regularly!
- The FAFSA is most often a student's main source of financial aid, and required for some scholarships.
- Do not wait until the last minute to submit scholarship applications. Many portals close before midnight on the day they're due.
- Have someone you trust look over your scholarship applications before you submit them.
- Many colleges have their own application or online portal for internal scholarships. Check the procedures at each college you apply to.
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Scholarships
College Board Opportunity Scholarship
Criteria: High school juniors and seniors can earn scholarships by completing steps to prepare for college.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Next NC Scholarship
Criteria: High school seniors will qualify for this scholarship if they meet the following criteria: eligible for in-state tuition; plan to enroll at an NC community college or UNC system university; household has an Adjusted Gross Income of $80,000 or less; submit a FAFSA before priority deadlines.
Amount: $3,000-$5,000/year
Deadline: Varies
Link: No additional application beyond the FAFSA is required, and more information can be found here: https://nextncscholarship.org/