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 due date.
-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
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
College Board Opportunity Scholarship
Criteria: Juniors and seniors can earn scholarships by completing steps to prepare for college.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
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
Link: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/assistance/guardianship/independent-living-services-transitional-age-youth