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Scholarship opportunities through the NCCF are rich and diverse. We do not have a general scholarship fund; rather, all scholarship awards are made by specific funds with criteria established by their particular donors.
The NCCF is privileged to award hundreds of scholarships each year, thanks to many generous donors across our state.
Before applying for any NCCF scholarship, be certain you know how to apply. Click here to access our scholarships page for more info.
Please use the drop-down list below to find information about scholarships available to students in the county where you reside, as well as our statewide scholarships.
Scholarships for County
Carteret County Association of Home Builders Murdoch Scholarship
Graduating seniors (who receive first priority) or graduates of high schools located in Carteret County who are full-time sudents of an accredited technical school, college or university in the US with course work leading to an associate's or bachelor's degree in the construction trade or related subjects. Students must have academic-technical merit with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and financial need.
Carteret County Retired School Personnel Scholarship Endowment
Graduating senior from a Carteret County public high school with a minimum 2.5 GPA who serves as a positive role model for other students, has applied for admission to an accredited two- or four-year college or university as a full-time student, and plans to pursue a degree in education.
Cody Blue Pilkington Scholarship Fund
North Carolina residents students who are entering their Freshman or Sophomore year to study any engineering, science or math curriculum at NC State University, are at least 18 years of age, are involved in a community service organization (preferably two), are non-smokers and substance-free, and maintain a 2.8 GPA or its equivalent should the grading scale change.
Donald Patrick Darden Scholarship Endowment
Children,grandchildren, stepchildren and step-grandchildren of members of the North Carolina Highway Patrol attending East Carolina University. **PLEASE NOTE: Applicants should provide the name of the NCHP member to whom they are related as well as their relationship to that person along with their application.**
Geraldine Mayo Beveridge Scholarship Endowment
Graduating senior from a Carteret County public high school with a minimum 2.5 GPA who serves as a positive role model for other students, has applied for admission to an accredited two- or four-year college or university as a full-time student, and plans to pursue a degree in education to become a certified teacher of vocational education in fields such as business, agriculture, industrial arts, family and consumer education or health occupation education.
Hilda Pinnix-Ragland Endowment
Eligible students will be enrolled at NC A&T State University to pursue a degree in accounting and must have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Financial need will be considered in the selection of recipient(s).
I. Beverly Lake Scholarship Endowment
North Carolina high school graduates who are eligible for membership in the Sons of Confederate Veterans or the United Daughters of the Confederacy and pursuing a degree at an institution of higher learning.
JADE Learning Electrical Technologies Scholarship
Students enrolled at North Carolina technical or occupational schools pursuing education and training in the field of electrical systems technologies, or apprentices enrolled in an approved apprenticeship program. Preference may be given to those who are pursuing a two-year associate's degree. Criteria considered by the Scholarship Committee include financial need, academic performance, references, and essay questions as described in the scholarship application.
Jonathan Jackson Cancer Survivors Scholarship
Applicants must be a current resident of North Carolina and desiring to pursue an education at a higher school of learning. Applicants must be currently fighting cancer (of any type), or have had cancer (of any type) at some time in their life. First priority will be given to applicants who are current or former resident of Surry County.
Joseph and Elsa Flower Davies Teacher Training Scholarship
Students wishing to pursue a degree in education or teaching from an institution of higher learning located in New Hanover County, NC.
Joseph Bergin and Elsa Flower Davies Nursing Training Scholarship
Students wishing to pursue a degree or training in the field of nursing at an institution of higher learning in New Hanover County, NC. Special emphasis may be given to students seeking nursing training to practice in the area of gerontology.
Joseph H. Tallman Scholarships in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
Graduate from a public high school in Carteret County with a 3.0 or higher unweighted GPA who is a US citizen and has resided in Carteret County full-time for at least the past 12 months, who is enrolling full-time in an accredited four-year college or university seeking a bachelor's degree in either mechanical engineering or electrical engineering, and who demonstrates involvement in extracurricular activities and exhibits good moral character. **PLEASE NOTE: Although students should use the North Carolina Community Foundation's common application form, this scholarship requires three specific reference letters - (1) one from a math or physics teacher, (2) one from a teacher or school administrator, and (3) one from a non-family member in the community. Furthermore, the required essay should be no more than two pages and describe (1) why you have chosen a career in engineering, (2) what qualities you possess that would enable you to succeed in the engineering field, and (3) how you foresee utilizing your degree to make a difference in your selected field of interest.**
Joyce Price Johnson's Samaritan Fund
Young people exiting foster care or living in poverty in North Carolina who wish to continue their education at a college, university, community college, or other accredited institution. Primary consideration will be given to young people from Wayne County, or secondarily, from counties which are contiguous to Wayne County
NC Alpha Delta Kappa Student Achievement Scholarship
Graduating seniors of a North Carolina high school pursuing a degree at a school of higher learning. Applicants must have an unweighted GPA of 2.5 to 3.5 and an SAT score (including Math, Reading, and Writing and Language Tests) n the range of 990 to 1130 OR an ACT composite score between 20 and 24. THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS WITH GRADES AND SCORES FALLING WITHIN THESE RANGES ONLY. STUDENTS WITH LOWER OR HIGHER SCORES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Applicants are also judged based on their service to school, community, and church, as well as their integrity and leadership potential.
NCCF Disaster Relief and Resilience Scholarship
Eligible students are attending or planning to attend an institution of higher learning in the immediately following year and resided in one of the following NC towns when Hurricane Matthew occurred: Fair Bluff, Kinston, Lumberton, Princeville, Seven Springs, or Windsor. Applicants will be considered based on the severity of the impact of the disaster on their lives, their financial need, and how they have demonstrated resilience in overcoming obstacles related to the disaster. ESSAY PROMPT: Please describe how your life, including your educational path, has been impacted by Hurricane Matthew and the obstacles that you have overcome since the hurricane.
Peter S. Slomianyj Scholarship Fund
Subway employees or children of Subway employees who have worked at least 1,000 hours over the last 12 months. Students must have a 2.0 GPA in high school or a 2.5 GPA in college.
Red Oak High School Alumni Scholarship Fund
Eligible students will be high school graduates wishing to pursue their education at an institution of higher learning such as a college, university, or community college. Special consideration will be given to students with immediate family members who attended, taught at, or were employed at the former Red Oak High School of Nash County, NC. Students must have a high school GPA of 2.63 or above, show evidence of academic promise, involvement and leadership in extra-curricular activities in high school, involvement in the community and church, and demonstration of high moral character and good citizenship. ***PLEASE NOTE: Because the Red Oak Alumni Scholarship gives special consideration to students who have an association with the former Red Oak High School (as described above), applicants must include information about their connection to Red Oak High School in their essays.
Robert E. Barnhill, Sr. Scholarship Fund
High-school graduate who is a North Carolina resident and is attending a college or university. Considered are leadership potential, community involvement, physical vigor, academic achievement and financial need. Special consideration is given to employees/relatives of employees of Barnhill Contracting Company.
Sharma Family Scholarship Fund
Eligible students must be graduating from high school in North Carolina to attend a college or university in the state of North Carolina. Preference is given to those attending North Carolina State University. Applicants must have a high regard for obtaining an education and the courage to pursue it in spite of limited financial resources; demonstrate leadership, involvement in extra curricular activities, friendship to others, solid work ethics and a commitment to academics; have a purpose and a plan for being a productive citizen; and demonstrate a commitment to diversity, recognizing the value of all people regardless of religion, ethnicity, socioeconomic status or ability.
V. J. "Puck" & Pearl O'Neal Scholarship Fund
Permanent, full-time resident of Carteret County who was born in Carteret County and graduated from a Carteret County high school or received a high school equivalency certificate; who is pursuing a degree at an institution of higher learning in either (1) marine science or (2) Christian studies with the purpose of entering seminary to be ordained as a clergy person. Considerations in the selection of the recipient will be academic achievement, community involvement, leadership and moral character. Note: Applicants must submit a copy of their birth certificate in order to verify birth in Carteret County.