2024 Guide to North Carolina Scholarships

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Did you know the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was the first public university in the United States? It comes as no surprise that residents in North Carolina and students of the Tar Heel State make higher education a priority. In addition to UNC Chapel Hill, North Carolina has some fantastic colleges and universities to consider including East Carolina University (ECU), North Carolina State University (NC State), Wake Forest University, High Point University, and Duke University just to name a few!

North Carolina is a popular place to go to college with over half a million students attending 110 colleges and universities in North Carolina in 2024! With the rising costs of tuition, the dreams of a college education may seem almost out of reach. Luckily, there are plenty of scholarships in North Carolina for students to help pay for the costs of college.

List of North Carolina Scholarships in 2024

Roothbert Fund Scholarship

$3,000 Award Amount

1 Award

Feb 1 Deadline

This award is available for U.S. and international undergraduate or graduate students who have a current or permanent address that is located in one of the following states or plan to move to one of these states prior to March 1 of the year in which the application is made: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia, West Virginia, or North Carolina.

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Linda Moore Endowment Scholarship

$1,050 Award Amount

1 Award

Feb 1 Deadline

This award is available to U.S. and international undergraduate and graduate students who are reside in an eligible Southern state. Applicants must major in nursing and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

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North Carolina Occupational Therapy Scholarship

$750 Award Amount

2 Awards

Feb 1 Deadline

This award is available for U.S. college sophomores and graduate students who are residents of North Carolina and who are currently attending a college/university in North Carolina. Students must be members of the American Occupational Therapy Association and be pursing a career in occupational therapy.

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General Henry Hugh Shelton 4-H Leadership Scholarship

$1,000 Award Amount

1 Award

Feb 3 Deadline

This scholarship is available for high school seniors who are 4-H members and plan to attend North Carolina State University or a U.S. military academy. Preference is given to applicants from Edgecombe and Cumberland counties.

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Dr. Eloise Cofer Scholarship

$750 Award Amount

1 Award

Feb 3 Deadline

This scholarship is available for North Carolina high school seniors who are outstanding 4-H members in the area of family and consumer science. Students must plan to attend an institution of higher education in North Carolina in the fall of the year that they apply for the scholarship.

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Edmund & Elizabeth Aycock Scholarship

$1,000 Award Amount

1 Award

Feb 3 Deadline

This scholarship is available for North Carolina high school seniors who are former or current participants in North Carolina 4-H Youth Development. First preference will be given to a freshman or upperclassman at North Carolina State University.

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LITA/LSSI Minority Scholarship in Library and Information Technology

$2,500 Award Amount

1 Award

Mar 1 Deadline

U.S. and Canadian citizens who will have earned no more than 12 hours towards a Master of Library Science degree by June of the award year are eligible for this award. Students must be members of a principal minority group; attend an ALA-accredited school; and plan to enter the library automation field.

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KASF Eastern Region Scholarship

$5,000 Award Amount

1 Award

Jun 30 Deadline

This award is available for Korean-American students living in and attending school in Delaware, District of Columbia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, or West Virginia. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, and plan to enroll full time.

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National Student Leadership Scholarship

$15,000 Award Amount

3 Awards

Jun 30 Deadline

This scholarship is available to a student who is entering North Carolina State University as a full-time freshman. The student must demonstrate leadership experience, strong personal character, and integrity.

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Frank and Elizabeth Spencer 4-H Scholarship for Cleveland and Gaston Counties

$1,000 Award Amount

1 Award

Feb 3 Deadline

This scholarship is available for high school seniors who are 4-H members and residents of Cleveland or Gaston counties in North Carolina. Students must plan to attend an institution of higher education in North Carolina.

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North Central District 4-H Horse Council Scholarship

$1,000 Award Amount

2 Awards

Feb 3 Deadline

This scholarship is available for high school seniors who are 4-H members currently enrolled in the 4-H Horse Project and eligible under official 4-H Horse Program guidelines. Students must be residents of the north central district of North Carolina, and plan to attend an institution of higher education in North Carolina in the fall of the year that they apply for the scholarship.

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Edward Gore/General Hugh Shelton Leadership Scholarship

$2,000 Award Amount

1 Award

Feb 3 Deadline

This scholarship is available for North Carolina high school seniors who are 4-H members. Students must plan to attend Campbell University or North Carolina State University.

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Huddleston 4-H Electric Scholarship

$500 Award Amount

1 Award

Feb 3 Deadline

This scholarship is available for North Carolina high school seniors who are 4-H members that have attended the 4-H Electric Congress. Students must live within the service area of Duke Energy, and plan to attend an institution of higher education in North Carolina in the fall of the year that they apply for the scholarship.

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Becca's Closet Spirit of Generosity Scholarship

$2,000 Award Amount

1 Award

Mar 29 Deadline

Rebecca was a passionate, bright, fun-loving young woman who loved being with her friends and felt that no one should miss a high school event because they couldn’t afford to be there. She saw the inequity in the situation and sought to change things. During the Spring of her sophomore year, Becca singlehandedly collected and donated over 250 formal dresses and helped hundreds of girls across South Florida attend their High School proms in style. To keep Becca's dream alive, countless dedicated people throughout the United States have joined forces to provide opportunities for those who seek them. Although the core mission of Becca's Closet, located in the Festival Marketplace in Pompano Beach, FL, was to collect and distribute dresses to high school girls with financial need, our goals have expanded to offer additional opportunities for deserving young people. In the spirit of Rebecca's visions and aspirations, our foundation raises funds to award post-secondary educational scholarships recognizing the exemplary efforts of young men and women nationwide who demonstrate Becca's spirit of generosity in their own communities.

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Bellarmine University Out-of-State Grant

$6,000 Award Amount

3 Awards

Feb 1 Deadline

U.S. incoming freshmen who are not residents of Kentucky and demonstrate financial need are eligible for this award. Students must attend Bellarmine University in Kentucky.

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David C. J. Peters Scholarship

$5,000 Award Amount

1 Award

Dec 1 Deadline

This award is for an international or U.S. student who is majoring in engineering and plans to work in the heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R) profession. The applicant must attend one of the eligible institutions and be in the third year of a four year program, or the fourth year of a five-year program.

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ASLA Council of Fellows Scholarship

$20,000 Award Amount

4 Awards

Feb 1 Deadline

This scholarship is open to U.S. students who are in their third, fourth, or fifth year of undergraduate study in landscape architecture at a LAAB-accredited institution. Students must be members of ASLA and demonstrate financial need.

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Landscape Forms Design for People Scholarship

$3,000 Award Amount

1 Award

Feb 1 Deadline

This scholarship is for international and U.S. students who are in their final year of full-time undergraduate study in landscape architecture at a LAAB-accredited institution. Applicants must show a proven contribution to the design of public spaces that integrates landscape design and the use of amenities to promote social interaction.

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Steven G. King Play Environments Scholarship

$5,000 Award Amount

1 Award

Feb 1 Deadline

This scholarship is open to international and U.S. students who are in their final two years of undergraduate study or are in graduate programs at a LAAB-accredited institution. Students must be studying landscape architecture with a demonstrated interest and aptitude in the design of play environments.

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Gary Wagner, K3OMI, Scholarship

$1,000 Award Amount

1 Award

Jan 4 Deadline

This scholarship is for U.S. students who are licensed radio amateurs (novice class or higher) pursuing a bachelor of science degree in any field of engineering. Students must reside in North Carolina, Maryland, Tennessee, Virginia, or West Virginia; students must demonstrate financial need.

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AH&LEF Annual Scholarship Grant Program

$6,000 Award Amount

1 Award

Feb 15 Deadline

This scholarship program is open to U.S. undergraduate students who are enrolled full time in a hospitality management degree-granting program. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher (with the exception of the Conrad Hilton Fund, which accepts students with grade point averages of 2.0 or higher).

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North Carolina CPA Foundation Scholarship Program

$3,000 Award Amount

40 Awards

Oct 28 Deadline

This scholarship is open to North Carolina students who are enrolled in an academic program yielding a degree in accounting or its equivalent and have completed 36 or more semester hours. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

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Kate Allred Education Grant

$1,000 Award Amount

1 Award

Jul 1 Deadline

This grant program is open to undergraduate students who reside in Forsyth County, North Carolina, and have a grade point average of 2.0 or higher. Students must have a family adjusted gross income up to 300 percent above the federal proverty guidelines.

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Jimmy and Sara Glenn Scholarship

$1,000 Award Amount

1 Award

Jul 1 Deadline

This scholarship is open to residents of Forsyth County, NC, who will pursue a full-time undergraduate degree, certificate, or diploma from an accredited postsecondary institution. Students must have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher and demonstrate financial need.

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AIST Southeast Member Chapter Gene Suave Scholarship

$3,500 Award Amount

1 Award

Apr 30 Deadline

This scholarship is available for U.S. high school seniors and undergraduate students in the AIST Southeastern Chapter (Southern Virginia, Eastern Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida) who are planning to major in engineering and pursue a career in iron and steel technology. Applicants must be AIST members or dependents of AIST members.

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Understanding Scholarships In North Carolina

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Before we introduce the various grants and scholarships available for going to college in North Carolina, it is important to understand the cost of going to school in North Carolina. If you are attending UNC Chapel Hill and are a resident of the Tar Heel state, you will pay $7,020 in undergraduate tuition and just under $2,000 in fees, for the 2024-25 school year. Out of state students can expect to pay over $40,000 in tuition and fees.

Tuition and fees at NC State is roughly the same for North Carolina residents and $33,034 for out-of-state residents. Tuition and fees at other North Carolina public universities are a little more affordable. For example, in-state tuition and fees at East Carolina is $7,516 and $23,793 for students who do not live in the state.

If you are looking to attend a private college or university in North Carolina, you can expect to pay tuition and fees of up to $69,000 at Duke University. Tuition and fees at Wake Forest are just about the same. High Point University is considerably more affordable with 2024-25 tuition and fees of $47,712.

The great news is there are a good number of grants and scholarships available for students who want to study in North Carolina, that can make going to school much more affordable!

Many NC scholarships also help those who demonstrate financial need. To qualify for financial aid based on need, you fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The FAFSA is a standard form that may help you receive a Pell Grant and other federal aid.

States also use the FAFSA to provide grants for college. The North Carolina Community College Grant is one. It is from the NC State Education Assistance Authority. Funds are up to $2,400 depending on availability. You must be a full time student in need to qualify. You also must be pursuing an undergraduate degree program.

Your scholarship search should also include scholarship programs from NC colleges. All admitted first year students at NC State University may be automatically considered for merit scholarships. Eligibility entails a 3.0 GPA. Award amounts range from $1,000 to $10,000. They could also be renewable each year.

10 North Carolina Scholarships You Should Apply for in 2024

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There are so many scholarship opportunities in the state of North Carolina. Some awards are only for North Carolina residents. Submit your application before the deadline!

Felicia Brewer Opportunity Scholarship

Aubrey Lee Brooks Scholarship

Glaxo Smith Kline Opportunity Scholarship

Winston Salem Foundation Scholarship

Wake Forest University Nancy S. Reynolds Scholarship

Safety in North Carolina Scholarship

Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship

PFLAG Greensboro Chapter Carter Stroupe Memorial Scholarship

NC Sheriffs Association Undergraduate Criminal Justice Scholarships

Couch Oil Cares Scholarship

How Much Does College Cost in North Carolina?

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According to the NCES, attending a public four year college costs North Carolina residents an average of $17,343 per academic year. If you are an out of state student, tuition and fees average $24,274 which is slightly below the national average. It’s about $2,499 per year for a two year college or $8,496 for out of state. Private colleges also tend to cost more.

Full Ride North Carolina Scholarships

Some NC colleges like NCSU, Duke, and UNC Chapel Hill offer full ride scholarships in NC. Full ride scholarships may cover tuition, fees, and room and board. It tends to pay for your entire four year degree program. These awards typically are given to college students with outstanding academic achievements. NC colleges with these scholarship funds typically offer them to new high school seniors entering as incoming freshmen.

Duke University and UNC Chapel Hill offer the Robertson Scholars Leadership program. It covers eight semesters of full tuition, fees, and room and board. Scholars also access funding for up to three summer experiences. Other benefits also include paid conferences and two study abroad semesters.

North Carolina State University offers the Park Scholarship. It is a four year full ride scholarship. About 40 new undergraduate students receive an award each year. The current award amount is $112,000 for in state students and $203,000 for out of state students. It also typically covers tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, travel, and personal expenses. Selectees also access early course registration and score an invite to the University Scholars or Honors program.

Scholarships for Graduate Students in NC

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There are plenty of scholarships for graduate students in NC if you need financial assistance. According to NCES, in 2017 to 2018, the average tuition and fees of graduate school was $18,416. Various colleges partner with the National Science Foundation. For example, NSF Cyber Corps Scholarship for Service is a full ride scholarship for graduate students in NC. University of North Carolina at Charlotte is one of the providers.

Eligible students must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in cybersecurity. Each SFS scholar receives support for up to two years or three years for PhD. That includes tuition, fees, stipend for housing, meals and more. You also must be a United States citizen. Selected recipients also sign a contract to work in a government cybersecurity job after graduation.