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Scholarships 

 

College Board Opportunity Scholarship
Criteria: Juniors and seniors can earn scholarships by completing steps to prepare for college.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
 
 
Next NC Scholarship
Criteria: Seniors will qualify for this scholarship if they are eligible for in-state tuition, plan to enroll at an NC community college or UNC system university, live in a household with an Adjusted Gross Income of $80,000 or less, and submit a FAFSA before priority deadlines.
Amount: $3,000-$5,000/year
Link: No additional application beyond the FAFSA is required, and more information can be found here: https://nextncscholarship.o

 

 

NC Reach Grant and Education Training Vouchers
Criteria: Seniors who are currently or were formerly in foster care may apply for funding to attend a public community college or university in NC or to earn a technical certification.
Amount: Varies

 

 

Hagan Scholarship

Criteria: Seniors with an 3.5+ unweighted GPA who plan to attend a 4-year university and live in a household with no more than $100,000 adjusted gross income may apply for this scholarship.

Amount: Up to $15,000/year (plus additional perks!)

Deadline: December 1, 2025

Link: https://haganscholarships.org/
 
 

Silver Pen Scholarship

Criteria: Seniors who live within 25 miles of the Ridgecrest Retirement Community may apply for this scholarship.

Amount: Up to $2,500

Deadline: January 4, 2026

Link: https://silverpen-slc.com/
 
 

Thurgood Marshall Scholarships

Criteria: The Thurgood Marshall College Fund provides several scholarship opportunities for seniors who plan to attend one of their partnering Historically Black Colleges & Universities, Historically Black Community Colleges, or Predominately Black Institutions.

Amount: Varies

Deadline: January 16, 2026 (or until scholarship funds are depleted)

Link: https://tmcf.org/scholarships/#apply
 
 

North Carolina Teaching Fellows Scholarship

Criteria: Seniors who plan to pursue a career in STEM or Special Education and attend one of NC Teaching Fellow's partner institutions may apply for this scholarship.

Amount: Up to $10,000/year

Deadline: January 31, 2026

Link: https://myapps.northcarolina.edu/ncteachingfellows/
 
 

Foundation for Rural Services Scholarships

Criteria: Seniors who live in a home served by Surry Communications, are US citizens, and express an interest in returning to a rural community following graduation from a 2 or 4-year college or university may apply for this scholarship.

Amount: $1,000-$9,000

Deadline: February 14, 2026

Link: https://www.frs.org/programs/youth-programs/scholarships
 
 

Matthew C. Graziadei Scholarship

Criteria: Any senior with a disability may apply for this scholarship, which may be used for any postsecondary experience, including college, employment expenses, independent living, pursuing hobbies, or purchasing assistive technology or other equipment.

Amount: $1,500

Deadline: February 20, 2026

Link: https://www.ecac-parentcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/MCG-2026-application.pdf