Top 112 North Carolina Scholarships in September 2024

The NCCPA Foundation Scholarships offer three levels of scholarships: Community College, Undergraduate, and Graduate. They are open to open to undergraduates pursuing a course of study and degree in accounting in North Carolina, students enrolled at North Carolina community colleges who are pursuing an associate degree in accounting with the intent to enroll in a four-year program and have the potential to become a CPA, and students entering or enrolled in graduate programs in North Carolina that will allow them to achieve the accounting concentration required to sit for the CPA Exam, respectively. While all applicants must be North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (NACACPA) members, student membership is free. Applications are encouraged from applicants who enjoy finding practical significance in abstract ideas, have strong interpersonal skills, and are technologically adept, highly disciplined, and equally productive whether working alone or with others. If this sounds like you, and you're passionate about accounting, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a college-bound, high school senior passionate about helping your community? If so, consider applying for the Greenhouse Scholars Program! The program is open to Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, New York, and North Carolina residents planning to attend a four-year university and who are passionate about helping their community. Applicants must also hold a minimum 3.5 GPA. To apply, interested students must submit a survey and a short response between September and the mid-November deadline. From there, select students will be invited to apply to Round 2 (Academic Information & Essay Responses), Round 3 (Video Responses), and Round 4 (Finalist Interviews) of the application process. Recipients can earn up to $5,000 to help pay for their educational expenses. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship is available to students who exhibit academic excellence, leadership skills, and community involvement and have a demonstrated financial need. Residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, or West Virginia are welcome to apply. Great Southern Wood Preserving, Incorporated employees, its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries, and their immediate family members and/or those living in the same household are not eligible to apply. Students who have or plan to participate in intercollegiate athletics through an athletic scholarship are not eligible to apply.Show Less

Are you a post-secondary student of Scottish birth or heritage? If so, the St. Andrew's Society of Washington DC Founders' Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship is awarded to multiple post-secondary students of Scottish birth or heritage. Bear in mind that applicants from the United States must also hold permanent residence in the Mid-Atlantic Region (the District of Columbia, the States of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, West Virginia, and the Commonwealths of Pennsylvania and Virginia). Other evaluation criteria include an identifiable need for financial assistance, a meritorious academic record, and an indication that the proposed course of study will materially contribute to the applicant's intellectual development and economic independence. Special attention will be given to applicants whose work would enhance public knowledge of Scottish history or culture. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Criminal Justice Scholarship Program was established by the North Carolina Sheriffs' Association to assist students who are dependents of law enforcement officials or who are studying in the criminal justice field and express an interest in pursuing a career in law enforcement. Applicants must be North Carolina residents enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours in an undergraduate degree granting criminal justice program at one of the institutions of The University of North Carolina or the North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities. To apply, students must receive a recommendation from their local sheriff and complete and submit an application. If you're a North Carolinian with a passion for keeping the public safe, we encourage you to apply. Keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

Are you a Black, college-bound high school senior or current college student who will be enrolled in an accredited university for this upcoming academic year? If so, you may be eligible for the Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest! Each quarter, the contest awards $8,000 to the top four (4) applicants who submit an essay (500 words or less) or a video (3 minutes or less) about how someone they know has (1) inspired them and (2) given them the confidence to achieve their goals. The scholarship is offered four times a year, with deadlines every March, June, September, and December. Bear in mind that applicants must also reside in a state with Regions Bank full-service branches to apply. To find out whether or not your state is eligible, keep on reading. If it is, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Vickie Drum Memorial Scholarship was established in honor of a remarkable woman who overcame the challenges of being a mother while pursuing her college education, and who serves as an inspiration to many. Her story resonates with countless young mothers who aspire to improve their lives through higher education. However, the financial burden of attending college can be overwhelming for these individuals. In honor of Vickie Drum's legacy, this scholarship aims to support female students in North Carolina who are raising a child while pursuing an undergraduate degree. Eligible applicants must meet this criterion and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. To apply, share your unique journey through higher education as a parent and how it has shaped your path. This scholarship is an opportunity to not only honor Vickie Drum's memory but also empower mothers to achieve their educational goals and create a brighter future for themselves and their families.Show Less

The Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship Endowment Fund is offered to students enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate ornamental horticulture program or related discipline at a four-year institution, must be currently enrolled in good standing and must carry a full-time compliment of courses at time of application and during the semester the scholarship is granted. Also, student must be in a junior or senior standing at time of application in a four-year curriculum (having completed the first two years and at least two horticulture courses) or a graduate student standing in a horticultural masters or doctoral program. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Kieth and Serena Cockrell Scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors from North Carolina. Students who wish to pursue a degree at any four-year college or university in the U.S. are encouraged to apply.Show Less

Pests are tricky creatures, often making their way into and contaminating human resources like food, water, and even livestock. Those in the Pest Management industry, however, work their hardest to try and mitigate the problems caused by pests as best they can. To celebrate these individuals for their hard work, the NCPMA (North Carolina Pest Management Association) Education Foundation annually awards the Past Presidents' Scholarship to owners or employees of NCPMA member companies or their spouses, children, or grandchildren. To qualify for this scholarship worth up to $10,000, you must be associated with the NCPMA either through your own employment or that of a spouse, parent, or grandparent. Applicants must also be enrolled in or committed to a college or university. If you are personally interested in pursuing a career in the pest management industry, even better! Applicants who demonstrate such an interest will be given special consideration. If this sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply! Don't forget to check out our other North Carolina scholarships while you're here. Apply today – your future awaits!Show Less

The New American Scholarship is open to recent immigrants who are graduating seniors from high schools within the Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS) in North Carolina. Students who demonstrate academic excellence and financial need are encouraged to apply.Show Less

The John Carlton Myatt Writing Scholarship program supports graduating high school seniors from Guilford County, North Carolina. Applicants should display a creative, innovative, and courageous spirit in writing. Students who plan to pursue a degree in English, writing, or language arts are encouraged to apply.Show Less

Are you an LGBTQ+ individual or ally from the Charlotte metro area who’s currently (or will soon be) attending college? Further, have you served the LGBTQ+ community either through community service or activism? If so, consider applying for the Charlotte Pride Scholarship Program! Each year, the scholarship provides up to $10,000 to multiple applicants who fit those criteria and demonstrate significant, unmet financial need. In order to apply, you must submit a 500 - 800-word essay (or original artwork), your SAT/ACT score, transcripts, former work/community service experiences, and any extracurricular activities. The scholarship is offered by Charlotte Pride, the leader in LGBTQ visibility in Charlotte and the Carolinas, which hosts a variety of LGBTQ-related projects and activities. If this sounds like a good opportunity to you, we encourage you to apply. Your meaningful work has improved the lives of others, and now it’s time to be rewarded for it!Show Less