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  • Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship

    Posted by Tracy Taylor on 2/5/2025

    Who is eligible?

    • Be a North Carolina high school senior who is planning on matriculating into a post-secondary program in North Carolina beginning in the fall of 2024

    https://www.ncdames.org/florence-kidder-memorial-scholarshipView Details

    Amount:

    $3000 (1st Place)

    Deadline:

    February 16, 2025

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  • Old North Education Scholarship

    Posted by Tracy Taylor on 2/5/2025

    Who is eligible?

    The Old North Education Foundation is excited to offer our 3rd annual scholarship for future educators. The Old North Education Foundation Future Educators Scholarship is a one time academic scholarship open to high school seniors interested in pursuing a career in elementary or secondary public school education.  
    • Be currently enrolled in and on track to graduate from a Wake County Public High School by the Spring of 2025
    • Have demonstrated outstanding academic, leadership, and interpersonal skills during your high school career
    • Have been accepted/applied to a four-year college or university with the goal of pursuing a bachelor's degree in elementary education or a degree in a specific content area with a secondary education endorsement
    • Be able to provide information highlighting your academic and extracurricular achievements/awards and relevant work/volunteer experience
    • Be able to submit one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, administrator, mentor, or work supervisor that specifically address your skills, abilities, and enthusiasm for the pursuit of a career in education 

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    Amount:

    $1000

    Deadline:

    April 15, 2025

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  • Horatio Alger Association Undergraduate Scholarships

    Posted by Tracy Taylor on 2/5/2025

    Who is eligible?

    • Varies per scholarship
    • Review each scholarship listed for eligibility.

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    Amount:

    Varies

    Deadline:

    March 1, 2025

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  • Triangle Smart Divorce Core Values Scholarship

    Posted by Tracy Taylor on 2/5/2025

    Who is eligible?

    • Open to seniors in Wake, Durham, Chatham, Johnston, or Orange County
    • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
    • 3.5+ GPA
    • Planning to enroll in an accredited college or university in Fall 2025

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    Amount:

    $1000

    Deadline:

    May 23, 2025

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  • WCPSS Future Teachers Program

    Posted by Tracy Taylor on 2/5/2025

    Who is eligible?

    • WCPSS graduating high school senior who has (or will) gain admittance to a college or university for the fall semester
    • Intend to pursue a K-12 teaching career with Wake County Public School System

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    Amount:

    • Annual summer professional development stipends, beginning the summer following the freshman year of college
    • A WCPSS job offer for a teaching position for which they are licensed and highly qualified
    • The opportunity to develop a professional network with WCPSS staff and peers

    Deadline:

    April 10, 2025

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  • North Carolina Community Foundation Scholarships

    Posted by Tracy Taylor on 1/27/2025

    Who is eligible?

    • Applications to most North Carolina Community Foundation scholarships are submitted online via the NCCF Universal Scholarships Application. The components of the NCCF Universal Scholarships Application include:

      • Demographic data including county of residence, gender, date of birth
      • High school information including name of high school and GPA
      • Standardized test scores, if taken. Very few NCCF scholarships require the submission of standardized test scores.
      • School/college planned for fall attendance
      • Year of study for coming fall semester (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, other)
      • Enrollment status (full-time or part-time)
      • Essay and/or supplemental questions (prompt provided in the application form)
      • List of extracurricular activities
      • Current or most recent transcript
      • Two letters of recommendation; one from a teacher; and one from a teacher, guidance counselor, coach, pastor, supervisor, or other qualified individual
      • Signature by student (or parent/guardian if applicant is under 18)
      • Most NCCF scholarships also require the FASFA Student Aid Index (SAI) number.
      • All applicants who indicate they have financial need will be asked to provide their FASFA Student Aid Index (SAI) number and will be asked to provide additional information about their financial need.

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    Amount:

    Varies

    Deadline:

    March 3, 2025

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  • Susan Ellis Roberts Scholarship

    Posted by Tracy Taylor on 1/14/2025

    Who is eligible?

    • Minimum GPA: None
    • Residents of Wake County.
    • Attending a public Wake County high school.
    • This scholarship is restricted to students planning to enroll in school full-time.

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    Amount:

    $3000

    Deadline:

    March 12, 2025

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  • North Carolina American Indian Fund Scholarship

    Posted by Tracy Taylor on 1/14/2025

    Who is eligible?

    • Minimum GPA: 2.0
    • Residency Requirements: Residents of North Carolina
    • Be high school seniors or currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution in the state of North Carolina
    • This scholarship is restricted to American Indian students with current tribal enrollment. There is a preference for NC-state recognized tribe members.

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    Amount:

    $1000

    Deadline:

    March 12, 2025

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  • Marie Wood Memorial Scholarship

    Posted by Tracy Taylor on 1/14/2025

    Who is eligible?

    • Minimum GPA: 2.5 
    • Residency Requirements: Residents of Wake County, Durham County, Orange County, or Chatham County 
    • Institutional Restrictions: Applicants must attend or plan to attend Durham Technical Community College, Wake Technical Community College, or Central Carolina Community College 
    • Plan of Study Restrictions: Applicants must plan be enrolled in or plan to enroll in a two-year degree or technical degree program 
    • Preference for first generation college students. Preference for those enrolled in business, entrepreneurship, or specific trade/technical programs. 

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    Amount:

    $2,500

    Deadline:

    March 12, 2025

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  • Florene Dickmeyer Memorial Scholarship

    Posted by Tracy Taylor on 1/14/2025

    Who is eligible?

    • Minimum GPA: 2.5 
    • Residency Requirements: Residents of Wake County, Durham County, Orange County, or Chatham County 
    • Applicants must attend or plan to attend Durham Technical Community College, Wake Technical Community College, or Central Carolina Community College 
    • Plan of Study Restrictions: Applicants must plan be enrolled in or plan to enroll in a two-year degree or technical degree program 
    • Preference for single mothers and students who are refugees or immigrants.  

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    Amount:

    $2,500

    Deadline:

    March 12, 2025

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  • Grants and Scholarships
    Remember that your home state of North Carolina offers grants to cover higher education expenses.  Grants do not have to be paid back after your graduation.  Only form required is the FAFSA. To learn more about grants for North Carolina students.  CFNC has a long list of scholarships as well.  Go to https://www.cfnc.org/pay-for-college/scholarship-search/
     
     


     

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