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 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
College Board Opportunity Scholarship
Criteria: Juniors and seniors can earn scholarships by completing steps to prepare for college.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Rotary Club of Mount Airy Scholarship
Criteria: Senior Interact members who live in Surry County and plan to attend college this fall may apply for this scholarship.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 30, 2025
Alpha Theta Grant-in-Aid
Criteria: Seniors who plan to pursue a degree in Education at a 2-year or 4-year college or university may apply for this scholarship.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 30, 2025
Applications can be picked up in the Bear CAVE or downloaded from the right-hand column.
NC Home Builders Foundation Scholarship
Criteria: Seniors who plan to attend a community college or technical school to pursue a skilled trade in the construction industry (i.e carpentry, welding, plumbing, electrical, masonry, etc.) may apply for this scholarship.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 30, 2025
Frontier Natural Gas Scholarship
Criteria: Seniors who plan to pursue a degree in Science, Business, or Engineering may apply for this scholarship
Amount: $500
Deadline: May 1, 2025
Applications can be picked up in the Bear CAVE or downloaded from the right-hand column.
Surry Arts Council Scholarship
Criteria: Seniors who live in Surry County and plan to pursue a degree in the arts may apply for this scholarship. Applicants must be able to attend auditions on Wednesday, May 28th at 4pm.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 9, 2025
Applications can be picked up in the Bear CAVE or downloaded from the right-hand column.
Balanced Man Scholarship
Criteria: Seniors who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership skills, and a commitment to their health and well-being may apply for this scholarship. Scholarships are available at East Carolina University, Western Carolina University, UNC-Charlotte, and many other out-of-state universities.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: Varies
Surry Community College Foundation Scholarships
Criteria: Seniors who have applied and plan to attend Surry Community College in the Fall may apply for SCC Foundation Scholarships.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: September 30, 2025
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