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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
 

 

Robin Hardy Hodgin Scholarship

Criteria: Seniors who plan to pursue a career in nursing or allied health may apply for this scholarship. Preference will be given to students who plan to attend a local community college and utilize their skills to serve at Northern Regional Hospital.

Amount: $5,000

Deadline: March 20, 2026

Link: https://choosenorthern.org/careers/nursing-scholarship-opportunity/

 

 

Surry County Retired School Personnel Scholarship

Criteria: Seniors who demonstrate character, academic promise, and financial need, and who plan to attend Surry Community College may apply for this scholarship.

Amount: $1,200

Deadline: March 31, 2026

Applications may be picked up in the Bear Cave or downloaded from the right-hand column.

 

 

Whitlow-Osborne Scholarship

Criteria: Seniors who plan to enter into an Emergency Services curriculum may apply for this scholarship.

Amount: $2,000

Deadline: March 31, 2026

Applications may be picked up in the Bear Cave or downloaded from the right-hand column.

 

 

Surry County Farm Bureau Scholarship

Criteria: Seniors who have at least a 2.5 GPA and intend to pursue a career in an agriculture-related career may apply for this scholarship.

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: March 31, 2026

Applications may be picked up in the Bear Cave or downloaded from the right-hand column.

 

 

Jerrald William Mitchell Memorial Scholarship

Criteria: Seniors who are college-bound, have a 2.5+ GPA, and participate in athletics may apply for this scholarship. To apply, students should submit an essay that describes their personal background, achievements, community service, future plans, and career goals to Mrs. Henson.

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: April 1, 2026

 

 

NAUW Cheryl Yellow Fawn Scott Scholarship

Criteria: Senior females who plan to attend a 4-year university and demonstrate financial need may apply for this scholarship

Amount: $500

Deadline: April 1, 2026

Applications may be picked up in the Bear Cave or downloaded from the right-hand column.

 

 

Alpha Theta Grant-in-Aid

Criteria: Seniors who plan to pursue a degree in Education may apply for this scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: April 24, 2026 (To Mrs. Henson)

Applications may be picked up in the Bear Cave or downloaded from the right-hand column.

 

 

Surry Arts Council Scholarship

Criteria: Seniors who are Surry County residents and plan to pursue a college degree in the Arts may apply for this scholarship. Each applicant must attend an audition on Wednesday, May 27th.

Amount: Varies

Deadline: May 8, 2026

Applications may be picked up in the Bear Cave or downloaded from the right-hand column.