Scholarship Information
Note: Unless it says otherwise, you must be a current senior (12th grade) to apply for these scholarships this year.
REMEMBER – Always contact the admissions or financial aid offices at the colleges you are looking at. Ask them about their “in-house” or school scholarships. These can be some of the best ways to get financial help!
SECU Foundation People Helping People Scholarship – $10,000 over 4 years at one of the 16 public UNC system universities.
Gates Scholarship – thegatesscholarship.org
Covers the full cost of attendance not already paid by financial aid or family contribution (through FAFSA or your college). Deadline: Sept. 15, 2022, at 8 p.m. Ask Mrs. Humphries for a recommendation if you qualify.
Community Foundation of WNC Scholarship Programs – Many scholarships are available. cfwnc.org/students/scholarship-directory
College Board Opportunity Scholarships – Open to all students. No essay, application, or GPA required. You can earn up to $40,000 by completing steps on your path to college. opportunity.collegeboard.org
SEANC Scholarship – seanc.org/scholarship
For members of SEANC, their spouses, or children. (SEANC = State Employees Association of North Carolina).
FELS – Forgivable Education Loans for Service – cfnc.org/FELS
Helps students in approved programs who plan to work in high-need jobs in NC.
CFNC Financial Literacy – Take a short financial basics course through CFNC for a chance to win a $500 scholarship. basics.financialliteracy101.org
ACCESS at Appalachian State University – For NC students from low-income families. Covers costs so you can attend debt-free for 4 years. May also include an on-campus job for personal expenses. lap.appstate.edu/access
North Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities – Learn about private NC colleges, options, and costs. ncicu.org
Scholarship Gold Consulting – scholarshipgold.com
More Scholarship Search Sites:
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cfnc.org → Click “Pay” tab for NC scholarships, grants, and loans