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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 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
Link: No additional application beyond the FAFSA is required, and more information can be found here: https://nextncscholarship.o
 
 
 

Army ROTC Scholarship

Criteria: Seniors who have a 2.5+ unweighted GPA may apply for this scholarship. Scholarship recipients must agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard.

Amount: Full cost of tuition or room & board, plus stipends for books and other expenses.

Deadline: October 13, 2025

Link: https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/find-your-path/army-officers/rotc/scholarships
 
 

Levine Scholarship

Criteria: Seniors who have an exceptional academic record, a commitment to community service, and who plan to apply to UNC Charlotte may apply for this scholarship. Please let Mrs. Henson know if you are interested in being nominated.

Amount: Full cost of attendance at UNC Charlotte

Deadline: October 15, 2025 (Nomination Deadline)

Link:https://levinescholars.charlotte.edu
 
 

Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizen Scholarship

Criteria: Seniors who demonstrate the qualities of a good citizen may apply for this scholarship. There is a timed, supervised essay that must accompany the scholarship application.

Amount: Varies

Deadline: October 24, 2025

See Mrs. Henson for an application and more details.

 

 

John M. Belk Scholarship

Criteria: Seniors who are apply to Davidson College by November 15th, and who demonstrate leadership, intellectual curiosity, and service may be nominated for this scholarship. Please let Mrs. Henson know if you are interested in being nominated.

Deadline: November 1, 2025 (Nomination Deadline)

Link: https://www.davidson.edu/admission-and-financial-aid/financial-aid/types-financial-aid/scholarships/nomination-scholarships/john-m-belk-scholarship

 

 

Park Scholarship

Criteria: Seniors who have at least a 3.8 unweighted GPA, demonstrate scholarship, leadership, service, and character, and who intend to apply to NC State by the early action deadline may apply for this scholarship.

Amount: Full cost of attendance at NC State

Deadline: November 1, 2025

Link: https://park.ncsu.edu/

 

 

Elks Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship

Criteria: Seniors who who plan to attend a 4-year college or university in Fall 2026 may apply for this scholarship.

Amount: Up to $7,500/year

Deadline: November 12, 2025

Link: https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/MVS.cfm


 

Thomas Wolfe Scholarship

Criteria: Seniors who have a passion for writing and who submit their UNC Chapel Hill admission application by the early action deadline may apply for this scholarship.

Amount: Full cost of attendance at UNC Chapel Hill

Deadline: November 15, 2025

Link: https://englishcomplit.unc.edu/creative-writing/scholarships-fellowships-and-awards/the-thomas-wolfe-scholarship/
 
 

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