Scholarships & Scholarship Resources
Governor Cooper, in partnership with the NC Community College System and the State Education Assistance Authority, has announced the creation of the Longleaf Commitment Grant Program which will allow eligible 2021 high school graduates the opportunity to apply for a grant that covers tuition and fees at any of North Carolina's 58 community colleges for up to two years! Click here for more information and eligibility requirements.
Please provide a copy of any scholarship offer letter received, whether accepted or declined, to Student Services so we can keep track of scholarship dollars offered to our students. Please attach the Scholarship Report Form to all letters.
NC Merit Scholarships
East Carolina University's EC Scholars
EC Scholars are among the university’s most valued investments as they embody academic excellence and leadership, a way of life that is at the heart of East Carolina. Housed in the Honors College, EC Scholars receive a scholarship valued at nearly $64,000. Students accepted into this prestigious four-year program engage in rigorous coursework, collaborate with faculty on research, receive a stipend to study abroad, and become leaders amongst their peers. Click Here for More »
UNC Charlotte's Levine Scholars
The Levine Scholars Program is UNC Charlotte's premier scholarship program. As a program grounded in civic engagement, the Levine Scholarship not only covers the full cost of attending UNC Charlotte, but also awards scholars a grant to implement a community service project and funding to support a nonprofit internship. Scholars grow into transformational leaders through an experience that includes study abroad, a pre-professional internship, individualized mentorship and a professional development fund. Click Here for More »
NC State University's Park Scholarships
The Park Scholarships is NC State University’s premier four-year merit scholarship program. Beyond covering the full cost of attending NC State, it affords Park Scholars access to a vibrant community of peers and alumni; horizon-expanding trips, retreats, service opportunities, and leadership training; individualized faculty mentoring; early course registration; and grants to fund professional and personal enrichment experiences such as study abroad and research projects. Click Here for More »
NC Central University's Cheatham-White Scholarship
The Cheatham-White Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship program for students attending North Carolina Central University. This program was designed to provide an outstanding educational experience for exceptional scholars with a wide range of interests. Students chosen for the Cheatham-White Scholarship typically are proficient in both the arts and sciences, demonstrate strong leadership potential, and have a commitment to public service. Click Here for More »
UNC Chapel Hill's Morehead Cain Scholarship
Morehead-Cain is UNC-Chapel Hill's premier scholarship program and the first merit scholarship program established in the United States. The Morehead-Cain provides a full four-year scholarship covering tuition, books, room and board, and four summer experiences known as the Morehead-Cain's Summer Enrichment Program. Nominees must be a competitive applicant to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Click Here for More »
East Carolina University's EC Scholars
EC Scholars are among the university’s most valued investments as they embody academic excellence and leadership, a way of life that is at the heart of East Carolina. Housed in the Honors College, EC Scholars receive a scholarship valued at nearly $64,000. Students accepted into this prestigious four-year program engage in rigorous coursework, collaborate with faculty on research, receive a stipend to study abroad, and become leaders amongst their peers. Click Here for More »
UNC Charlotte's Levine Scholars
The Levine Scholars Program is UNC Charlotte's premier scholarship program. As a program grounded in civic engagement, the Levine Scholarship not only covers the full cost of attending UNC Charlotte, but also awards scholars a grant to implement a community service project and funding to support a nonprofit internship. Scholars grow into transformational leaders through an experience that includes study abroad, a pre-professional internship, individualized mentorship and a professional development fund. Click Here for More »
NC State University's Park Scholarships
The Park Scholarships is NC State University’s premier four-year merit scholarship program. Beyond covering the full cost of attending NC State, it affords Park Scholars access to a vibrant community of peers and alumni; horizon-expanding trips, retreats, service opportunities, and leadership training; individualized faculty mentoring; early course registration; and grants to fund professional and personal enrichment experiences such as study abroad and research projects. Click Here for More »
NC Central University's Cheatham-White Scholarship
The Cheatham-White Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship program for students attending North Carolina Central University. This program was designed to provide an outstanding educational experience for exceptional scholars with a wide range of interests. Students chosen for the Cheatham-White Scholarship typically are proficient in both the arts and sciences, demonstrate strong leadership potential, and have a commitment to public service. Click Here for More »
UNC Chapel Hill's Morehead Cain Scholarship
Morehead-Cain is UNC-Chapel Hill's premier scholarship program and the first merit scholarship program established in the United States. The Morehead-Cain provides a full four-year scholarship covering tuition, books, room and board, and four summer experiences known as the Morehead-Cain's Summer Enrichment Program. Nominees must be a competitive applicant to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Click Here for More »
College Board Opportunity Scholarships
Turn your "Path to College" efforts into scholarships! Applying to college is a complicated process, so College Board created a program that guides you through it. This scholarship program is open to all students and doesn't require an essay, application, or minimum GPA. Instead, it rewards your effort and initiative. Complete key steps along your path to college for a chance to earn scholarships. Visit the College Board Opportunity Scholarships website for more information.
Turn your "Path to College" efforts into scholarships! Applying to college is a complicated process, so College Board created a program that guides you through it. This scholarship program is open to all students and doesn't require an essay, application, or minimum GPA. Instead, it rewards your effort and initiative. Complete key steps along your path to college for a chance to earn scholarships. Visit the College Board Opportunity Scholarships website for more information.
Organization and University-Specific Scholarships
Army ROTC Information & March 2 Success Program
Catawba Promise Opportunity Scholarship: Complete an application and apply for FAFSA to see if you qualify.
East Tennessee State University's "Balanced Man" Scholarship (not limited to male students): Apply by 8/2/21
Elon University Teaching Fellows Program
Lenoir-Rhyne University Teaching Scholars Program
McNair-Harris Crescent Foundation Scholarship
Network of enlightened Women (NeW) - NeW Essay Contest: Apply by May 2, 2021
North Carolina Central University Alumni Association, Raleigh-Wake Chapter: Apply by 4/9/21
Raleigh-Wake Chapter of the Winston-Salem State University National Alumni Association Inc.: Apply by 4/1/21
Remember to check individual university websites for school-specific scholarships. There are funds and scholarships available for incoming freshmen!
Army ROTC Information & March 2 Success Program
Catawba Promise Opportunity Scholarship: Complete an application and apply for FAFSA to see if you qualify.
East Tennessee State University's "Balanced Man" Scholarship (not limited to male students): Apply by 8/2/21
Elon University Teaching Fellows Program
Lenoir-Rhyne University Teaching Scholars Program
McNair-Harris Crescent Foundation Scholarship
Network of enlightened Women (NeW) - NeW Essay Contest: Apply by May 2, 2021
North Carolina Central University Alumni Association, Raleigh-Wake Chapter: Apply by 4/9/21
Raleigh-Wake Chapter of the Winston-Salem State University National Alumni Association Inc.: Apply by 4/1/21
Remember to check individual university websites for school-specific scholarships. There are funds and scholarships available for incoming freshmen!
Please note:
To order a transcript for a scholarship application, please use wcpss.scriborder.com and choose “scholarship” for the transcript reason. You must include the name of the scholarship.
***If scholarship requires an official transcript, please bring your entire scholarship package to Student Services. We will send your entire package with the transcript.***
***Please give our registrar 5 days to process your transcript request for all Scholarships.***
To order a transcript for a scholarship application, please use wcpss.scriborder.com and choose “scholarship” for the transcript reason. You must include the name of the scholarship.
***If scholarship requires an official transcript, please bring your entire scholarship package to Student Services. We will send your entire package with the transcript.***
***Please give our registrar 5 days to process your transcript request for all Scholarships.***
Scholarship Resources
Wake County Public Schools System Scholarship Guide
Wake County Public School System students and parents can access information about numerous scholarships that cover a wide range of academic disciplines and eligibility requirements as well as tips to help you get scholarships and links to other resources about scholarships and financial aid.
Niche - College Scholarship and Resource Site
Scholarship Scams Tip Sheet
Scholarships 101
Steps to a Successful Scholarship Search
Scholarship Search Sites
Residency Determination Service
Necessary to establish North Carolina State Residency in order to apply to any NC Community College, and for 4 year State Schools to get In-State tuition, and to be eligible for State Grant consideration for all NC Colleges and Universities.
Scholarship Websites and Search Engines
Asian and Pacific Islander American
Aspiring Business Professional Scholarship
Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship Program
Broke Scholar
Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships
Discover Early Childhood.edu
Horatio Alger Association
National Center for Homeless Education
NC Hispanic Association for Hispanic Professionals
NextstepU- STEM Scholarship
North Carolina Community Foundation
Petersons
Student Award Search Aid
Triangle Community Foundation
United Negro College Fund
Wake County Public Schools System Scholarship Guide
Wake County Public School System students and parents can access information about numerous scholarships that cover a wide range of academic disciplines and eligibility requirements as well as tips to help you get scholarships and links to other resources about scholarships and financial aid.
Niche - College Scholarship and Resource Site
Scholarship Scams Tip Sheet
Scholarships 101
Steps to a Successful Scholarship Search
Scholarship Search Sites
Residency Determination Service
Necessary to establish North Carolina State Residency in order to apply to any NC Community College, and for 4 year State Schools to get In-State tuition, and to be eligible for State Grant consideration for all NC Colleges and Universities.
Scholarship Websites and Search Engines
Asian and Pacific Islander American
Aspiring Business Professional Scholarship
Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship Program
Broke Scholar
Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships
Discover Early Childhood.edu
Horatio Alger Association
National Center for Homeless Education
NC Hispanic Association for Hispanic Professionals
NextstepU- STEM Scholarship
North Carolina Community Foundation
Petersons
Student Award Search Aid
Triangle Community Foundation
United Negro College Fund
General Opportunities
College Board
Follow: College Planning, Scholarships
College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC)
Follow: Pay for College tab, Grants and Scholarships
College Net
College and Scholarship Search Made Simple
College View
FAFSA Application On-line (FREE SERVICE)
FAFSA Hotline (For general information or to check application status): 1-800-433-3243
Fastweb
FinAid-The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid
Guaranteed Scholarships
High Five Scholarships
Available to everyone free of charge. Offers scholarships and free ACT/SAT practice tests and Study Guides.
North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority Scholarship & Grant Programs
North Carolina State Scholarship Search Program
SallieMae - College Answer
Scholarships.com
For International Students
The International Student Guide to Studying in the USA
Lists helpful college financial aid and scholarship information
College Board
Follow: College Planning, Scholarships
College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC)
Follow: Pay for College tab, Grants and Scholarships
College Net
College and Scholarship Search Made Simple
College View
FAFSA Application On-line (FREE SERVICE)
FAFSA Hotline (For general information or to check application status): 1-800-433-3243
Fastweb
FinAid-The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid
Guaranteed Scholarships
High Five Scholarships
Available to everyone free of charge. Offers scholarships and free ACT/SAT practice tests and Study Guides.
North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority Scholarship & Grant Programs
North Carolina State Scholarship Search Program
SallieMae - College Answer
Scholarships.com
For International Students
The International Student Guide to Studying in the USA
Lists helpful college financial aid and scholarship information
