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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
 
 
Gates Scholarship
Criteria: Seniors who demonstrate financial need (are Pell-eligible) with at least a 3.3 unweighted GPA, and who plan to attend an accredited 4-year college or university may apply for this scholarship.
Amount: Up to Cost of Attendance
Deadline: September 15, 2025
 
 

QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship

Criteria: Seniors who have earned mostly A's in challenging coursework, and have a household income of less than $65,000 may apply for this scholarship.

Amount: Up to Cost of Attendance at College Match

Deadline: September 30, 2025

Link: https://www.questbridge.org/
 
 

Coca-Cola Scholarship

Criteria: Seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA may apply for this scholarship.

Amount: $20,000

Deadline: September 30, 2025

Link: https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/
 
 

Morehead-Cain Scholarship

Criteria: Seniors who demonstrate leadership, character, scholarship, and physical vigor, and who intend to apply to UNC Chapel Hill by January 1, 2026 may apply for this scholarship.

Amount: Full cost of attendance at UNC Chapel Hill

Deadline: October 1, 2025

Link: http://moreheadcain.org
 
 

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.

 

 

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/