Johnston County Scholarships

This scholarship is devoted to the support of providing scholarships to a graduating senior of Smithfield Selma High School, who plans to attend a 4-year college in or outside of North Carolina. Funds from the scholarship endowment may be used to pay tuition, fees and books.

Recipients must reside in Johnston County and have attended a Johnston County Public high school for at least two years, plan to teach, have a minimum GPA of 2.5, and plan to be a full-time student (with a minimum of 12 hours). Preference to graduating high school seniors. Persons who have graduated from a charter school not part of the Johnston County Public School district will not be eligible.

A graduating senior from a Johnston County public high school who plans to attend Shaw University. Preference given to students with: Value and Valor: Student has high regard for obtaining an education and the courage to pursue it in spite of limited available funds; Versatility: Student demonstrates leadership, follow-ship, friendship, involvement in extra-curricular activities (such as civic organizations, community service, sports, music), strong work ethic and academic achievement of a B average or more; Visionary: Student has a purpose and a plan for being a productive citizen and for enhancing the image and influence of African Americans; and Vivacity: Student has a genuine sprightliness, gaiety and pleasant personality that embrace and encourage students of differing backgrounds, interests, and abilities. Renewable for up to three additional years based on the student demonstrating that they remain enrolled at their educational institution.

Students graduating from public high schools in Johnston County, continuing their studies at an accredited college, university, community college, or technical school. Award decisions are based on academic performance and potential and on financial need. (This award is renewable for a maximum of four years. Recipients must submit a current transcript annually to renew to be eligible for renewal, recipients must maintain a full course load and remain in good standing as defined by their school. Recipients who transfer to a four-year institution after study at a two-year institution will remain eligible for funding after transfer.

Graduating high school seniors from public high schools in Johnston County who are continuing their studies at an accredited college, university, community college or technical school. The Scholarship committee shall have the power to make recommendations to the Foundation as to deserving individual recipients and appropriate scholarship amounts, based on academic performance and on financial need.

Applicants are graduating seniors from high schools in Johnston County who are continuing their education at a college, university, community or junior college, technical school, nursing school, or other post-high school training leading to a degree or associate degree, with preference to those who have financial need.

Graduates of a public high school in Johnston County with plans to attend an accredited university or community college with a career objective to become a public-school teacher. “Public high school” does not include schools that are considered or classified as charter schools.

Students eligible to recieve this scholarship are North Carolina residents 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.

Eligible applicants must be a direct descendant of an alumnus or faculty or staff member of the former Dunn High School (direct descendants includes lawfully adopted children in the lineage), show evidence of acceptance by an accredited college, university or vocational/community college; plan to enroll in a full-time course of study in the field of Education; and have a minimum high school weighted academic GPA of 2.63.

Eligible applicants must be a direct descendant of an alumnus, faculty or staff member of the former Dunn High School (direct descendants includes lawfully adopted children in the lineage); and must have been accepted and plan to attend a college or university in North Carolina. Additional selection criteria includes high school academic achievement, evidence of high moral character and good citizenship and involvement and leadership in high school activities, church and the community.

Graduating high school seniors who are direct descendants (includes lawfully adopted children in the lineage) of alumni, faculty or staff of the former Dunn High School. Additional selection criteria include high school academic achievement, evidence of high moral character and good citizenship and involvement and leadership in high school activities, church and the community.

Student from North Carolina, with preference given to students from Watauga County, who are planning to study at the undergraduate or graduate level Virginia Tech, located in Blacksburg, VA. The scholarship will be awarded to students who exhibit the following: academic excellence, leadership, personal effort and good citizenship. Financial need will be considered as a criterion if there are equally matched applicants, with the students with greater need being awarded the scholarship in that case. Scholarships for undergraduate study are awarded annually to graduating high school seniors; Scholarships for graduate study shall be awarded to any entering or existing graduate student.

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.

Young people exiting foster care or living in poverty in North Carolina with exceptional financial need 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 that are contiguous to Wayne County.

Students enrolled in a nursing curriculum in North Carolina (associate, bachelor, master, or doctoral). Preference shall be given to students who are residents of Macon County. Financial need may be considered.

Applicants must be a graduating senior from a high school in North Carolina pursuing a degree in the field of education at an institution of higher education. The applicant must have a GPA in the range of 2.5 to 3.5 and an SAT score in the range of 900 to 1050. The committee will also judge the applicant based on their service to school, community, and church, as well as their integrity and leadership potential.

An individual entering college or continuing their college education and who has participated in an equestrian activity.

Subway employees or children of Subway employees who have worked at least 500 hours over the last 12 months. Students must have a 2.0 GPA in high school or a 2.5 GPA in college.

Students attending University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill who are or will be classified as sophomore, junior, or senior demonstrating financial need who intend to pursue a career in health care and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Special preference shall be given to minority students from North Carolina.

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.

Graduating high school senior who is a North Carolina resident and plans to attend a four-year college or university as a full-time student. Considered are leadership potential, community involvement, physical vigor, academic achievement and financial need. Special consideration is given to family of current and retired employees of Barnhill Contracting Company (family is defined as a spouse of an officer or employee, a biological or adopted lineal descendant of an officer or employee, and a spouse of a lineal descendant, and does not include stepfamily members). ESSAY PROMPT: Describe an experience that has had a significant impact on your life and then explain why you are applying for the Robert E. Barnhill, Sr. Scholarship. Scholarships may be renewed for up to three additional years based on the student demonstrating they are enrolled at a 4-year institution and have a 2.0 GPA or higher.

Employee of a learning resources center/library in North Carolina having at least a bachelor’s degree and taking advanced courses for professional development or in pursuit of a master’s or doctoral degree in the library and information studies field. The courses must be offered by and accredited educational institution or other charitable organization.