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    CFNC Presentation - Finding and Applying for the Right Scholarships (VIDEO)


     

  • 2026 GE- Reagan Foundation Scholarships

    Posted by Tracy Taylor on 10/21/2025

    Who is eligible?

    • Demonstrate at school, the workplace, and within the community the attributes of leadership, integrity, drive, and citizenship
    • Demonstrate strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent)
    • Be citizens of the United States of America
    • Be current high school seniors attending high school in the United States, or any of the U.S. territories and commonwealths, and graduating in winter 2025 or spring 2026.
    • Plan to enroll in a full‑time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four‑year college or university in the United States for the entire 2026-2027 academic year

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    Amount:

    $10,000 renewable for up to 4 years

     

    Deadline:

    January 5, 2026

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  • Hagan Scholarship Foundation

    Posted by Tracy Taylor on 10/16/2025

    Who is eligible?

    • High school seniors planning to enroll in a four-year college upon graduation regardless of nationality or citizenship
    • GPA 3.5+
    • Must enroll in a 4-year university upon graduation
    • Parents adjusted gross income from 2024 must not have exceeded $100,000
    • If awarded the scholarship, must work 240 hours from Jan 1, 2026 to September 1, 2026

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    Amount:

    Up to $7500 each semester

    Deadline:

    December 1, 2025

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  • Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards

    Posted by Tracy Taylor on 9/24/2025

    Who is eligible?

    • Be currently enrolled in high school and graduating in the spring of 2026
    • Must have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale
    • Must enroll at an accredited higher education institution in 2026-2027
    • If selected, attendance to the virtual ceremony is mandatory

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    Amount:

    $4,000

    Deadline:

    November 2, 2025

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  • Lyceum Scholarships at Clemson

    Posted by Tracy Taylor on 9/16/2025 10:00:00 AM

    Who is eligible?

    • Candidates must apply (and be accepted) to Clemson University as incoming Freshmen.
    • Successful candidates will be of a high intellectual caliber, as demonstrated through academic achievement and test scores in their high school careers, and must be passionate about ideas, intellectual engagement and the subject matter of the Lyceum Scholars Program.

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    Amount:

    $60,000

    Deadline:

    December 7, 2025

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  • February One Scholarship at NC A&T

    Posted by Tracy Taylor on 8/27/2025

    Who is eligible?

    • Be a competitive applicant for admission as a freshman in the fall semester into a baccalaureate program at NC A&T.
    • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
    • Be on course to graduate from high school in the spring semester prior to college admission.
    • Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale and a minimum score of 1270 on the SAT or 27 on the ACT (test optional).
    • Must pursue an undergraduate degree program within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, the College of Education, or the College of Health and Human Sciences.
    • Embody the characteristics of the A&T Four through exceptional qualities of character and leadership, be significantly involved in extracurricular activities, and demonstrate a strong commitment to service.

    To apply please submit your application through the Honors Program Portal.

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    Amount:

    Full Ride

    Deadline:

    November 15, 2025

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  • Dowdy Scholars at NC A&T

    Posted by Tracy Taylor on 8/27/2025

    Who is eligible?

    • Open to incoming freshmen pursuing their first bachelor’s degree.
    • Minimum 3.75 cumulative GPA (weighted)
    • Minimum scholastic score 1270 SAT or 27 ACT (test optional)
    • Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
    • Must show exceptional characteristics of leadership and service
    • Completion of the Honors College application by the priority deadline

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    Amount:

    Full ride

    Deadline:

    November 15, 2025

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  • The Robertson Leadership Program (Duke or UNC Chapel Hill)

    Posted by Tracy Taylor on 8/27/2025

    Who is eligible?

    • Students must apply for undergraduate admission to Duke and/or UNC-Chapel Hill the same year they apply to the Robertson Scholars Leadership Program.
    • Students must apply to the school(s) of their choice by the respective Early or Regular deadlines.
    • Admission to Duke and UNC-Chapel Hill are separate processes. All forms and correspondence dealing with admission to these institutions should go directly to their respective Offices of Undergraduate Admissions.
    • The Robertson is strictly available for undergraduate students. Students seeking graduate degrees may not apply.

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    Students interested in learning more about the Robertson Scholars Leadership Program are invited to sign up for one of the following Q&A sessions using the link below. Each webinar will feature insights from current scholars and alumni. All sessions are listed in Eastern Daylight Time.


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    Amount:

    Full-ride 

    Deadline:

    November 15, 2025 (regular application deadline)

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  • Belk Scholarship at Davidson College

    Posted by Tracy Taylor on 8/27/2025

    Who is eligible?

    • Must be nominated by the school.
      • Indicate your interest in  being nominated to your counselor by October 10th.
    • Recognizes powerful students with demonstrated academic excellence, integrity, intellectual curiosity, willingness to take risks, and potential to be change agents in both their local and global communities.

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    Amount:

    Covers comprehensive funding (tuition, fees, food, and housing) for four years, plus $6,000 in special opportunity stipends. 

    Deadline:

    November 1, 2025 

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  • NC Assist $1,000 No Essay Scholarship - Monthly

    Posted by Tracy Taylor on 8/20/2025

    Who is eligible?

    • Must be an NC resident and/or plan to attend a college or university in NC within 12 months of entering
    • Must have a Social Security Number or US Tax ID Number

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    Amount:

    $1,000

    Deadline:

    Monthly Drawing

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  • Cheatham-White Scholarship at NC Central University

    Posted by Tracy Taylor on 8/15/2025

    Who is eligible?

    • Students may self-nominate in their Eagle Promise Portal after submitting an application for undergraduate admission.
      • Must be a first-year student pursuing a bachelor's degree in the fall of 2026.
      • Must be a US citizen or permanent resident.
      • Must have a minimum weighted GPA of 4.0 or higher.
      • Optional test scores (SAT 1280+ or ACT 28+).
      • Must show exceptional qualities of character and leadership as well as be significantly involved in extracurricular activities.
      • Must demonstrate a strong commitment to services

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    Amount:

    Fully funded four-year scholarship

    Deadline:

    November 1, 2025

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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/