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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
 
 

Destiny's Dream Legacy Grant

Criteria: Seniors who have been affected by homelessness and plan to pursue higher education may apply for this grant.

Amount: Varies

Link: https://www.mtairytherapyandconsult.com/destinys-dream

 

 

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, 2026 (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 28, 2026

See Mrs. Henson for an application and more details.

 

 

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, 2026

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 2027 and who demonstrate financial need may apply for this scholarship.

Amount: Up to $7,500/year

Deadline: November 12, 2026

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

 

 

Greenhouse Scholarship

Criteria: Seniors who who plan to attend a 4-year college or university in Fall 2027, have at least a 3.5 unweighted GPA, and demonstrate financial need (AGI of $80,000 or less) may apply for this scholarship.

Amount: Up to $5,000/year

Deadline: November 16, 2026

Link: https://apply.greenhousescholars.com/

 

 

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, 2026

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

 

 

North Carolina Elks Nursing Scholarship

Criteria: Seniors who have participated in health-related courses and who plan to pursue a career in nursing may apply for this scholarship.

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: December 8, 2026

Link: https://www.ncelks.org/nursing-scholarship

 

Foundation for Rural Service Scholarship

Criteria: Seniors who live in a home served by Surry Communications may apply for this scholarship.

Amount: Up to $9,000

Deadline: February 15, 2027

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