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  • NC Alpha Theta Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa - The Gerry Hamilton Scholarship

    Posted by Tracy Taylor on 4/17/2026 2:20:00 PM

    Who is eligible?

    • Applicants must have a family member who is a current or former educator.  

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    Amount:

    $500

    Deadline:

    May 8, 2026

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  • NC Alpha Theta Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa - The Arts Make a Difference Scholarship

    Posted by Tracy Taylor on 4/17/2026 2:20:00 PM

    Who is eligible?

    • Students attending a 2 or 4 year university to pursue a degree in visual or performing arts.

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    Amount:

    $1,000

    Deadline:

    May 8, 20026

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  • NC Alpha Theta Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa - Miss Margaret Scholarship

    Posted by Tracy Taylor on 4/17/2026

    Who is eligible?

    • Must be a young woman who is in the top 10% of her graduating class 

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    Amount:

    $500

    Deadline:

    May 8, 2026

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  • The North Carolina Hispanic College Fund

    Posted by Tracy Taylor on 4/7/2026

    Who is eligible?

    • Must be NC high school graduates from the past two years or graduating this year and enrolling in a community college, 2-year or 4-year university.

    • A four-year cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale

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    Amount:

    $1,000-$2,000

    Deadline:

    May 8, 2026

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  • Bridging the Dream Scholarship for High School Seniors

    Posted by Tracy Taylor on 3/27/2026 11:15:00 AM

    Who is eligible?

    • Enrolled as a Pell-Grant eligible high school senior for 2026-2027 academic year.
    • Demonstrate leadership abilities and good moral character with accumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher.
    • A U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551.
    • Plan to enroll as a first-time, incoming freshman at an accredited postsecondary institution or continuous education program during the 2026- 2027 academic year.
      • Two-year schools
      • Four-year schools
      • Vocational/trade/certificate programs

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    Amount:

    $10,000

    Deadline:

    April 24, 2026

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  • Thurgood Marshall College Fund Wave 2 Scholarships

    Posted by Tracy Taylor on 3/24/2026 9:40:00 AM

    Who is eligible?

    • Each scholarship comes with its own set of eligibility criteria.
    • After you submit your application at https://scholarships.tmcf.org/studentlogin.asp, the system will automatically assess your eligibility for the available scholarships. 

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    Amount:

    Varies

    Deadline:

    April 24, 2026

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  • Horatio Alger Career and Technical Scholarships

    Posted by Tracy Taylor on 3/24/2026

    Who is eligible?

    • The Horatio Alger Association’s Career & Technical Scholarship is designed for individuals who have faced and overcome significant adversity and are working toward a career or technical education certificate or degree. 
    • This need-based award recognizes those who demonstrate integrity, perseverance, and a strong commitment to building a successful future through career-focused training.
    • Eligible individuals with financial need who are enrolled, or plan to enroll, in a career or technical program at a not-for-profit institution should consider applying.

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    Amount:

    $2,500

    Deadline:

    June 15, 2026

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  • Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship

    Posted by Tracy Taylor on 3/9/2026

    Who is eligible?

    • Be a male student planning to enroll full-time in the fall of 2026 at any of the 100 campuses nationwide.
    • Applicants have no obligation to affiliate with or join SigEp to be eligible.

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    Amount:

    Varies per University

    Deadline:

    Final deadline varies by school but most are June 1, 2026

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  • GE Aerospace-Reagan Workforce Readiness Scholarship Now Open for Applications

    Posted by Tracy Taylor on 3/4/2026

    Who is eligible?

    • High school seniors planning to enroll in either a community college or a technical/trade program to pursue an eligible skilled technical career path
    • Competitive candidates should demonstrate significant evidence of a passion for and a commitment to their chosen discipline. They aspire to advance themselves, their families, and their communities through their work while representing the program values: 
      • Technical excellence
      • Reliability
      • Positivity
    • Eligible career paths include:
      • Advanced manufacturing and machining
      • Aviation maintenance technology
      • Welding and fabrication
      • Electrical and industrial technology
      • Computer-aided design (CAD)
      • Quality control and inspection
      • Supply chain and logistics
      • Other technical fields aligned with aerospace and advanced manufacturing

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    Amount:

    $20,000

    Deadline:

    May 1, 2026

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  • NC Hispanic College Fund Scholarships

    Posted by Tracy Taylor on 3/3/2026

    Who is eligible?

    • Graduate of a NC high school within the past 2 years

    • A four-year cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale

    • Preference will be given to foreign-born applicants or the native-born children of foreign-born parents.

    • Recipients will be chosen based on family economic need, community involvement, academic achievement, volunteerism, and leadership.

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    Amount:

    $1000- $2000

    Deadline:

    April 30, 2026

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  • Grants and Scholarships
    Remember that your home state of North Carolina offers grants to cover higher education expenses.  Grants do not have to be paid back after your graduation.  Only form required is the FAFSA. To learn more about grants for North Carolina students.  CFNC has a long list of scholarships as well.  Go to https://www.cfnc.org/pay-for-college/scholarship-search/