FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
OPENS DEC 31! Fill out the application as soon as possible. Awards are given until funds are depleted.
More info: FAFSA
Scholarship Search Engines
BIG FUTURE
BROKE SCHOLAR
CFNC (College Foundation of NC)
FASTWEB
FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINA'S SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH
GOING MERRY
NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIP AMERICA
UNC SYSTEM SEARCH
UNIGO
OPENS DEC 31! Fill out the application as soon as possible. Awards are given until funds are depleted.
More info: FAFSA
Scholarship Search Engines
BIG FUTURE
BROKE SCHOLAR
CFNC (College Foundation of NC)
FASTWEB
FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINA'S SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH
GOING MERRY
NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIP AMERICA
UNC SYSTEM SEARCH
UNIGO
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**Updated scholarship information will be added as information is received.**
FERREE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Description: Local. One scholarship per Randolph County high school
Award: $8000 for 4 yr college/$1500 during the 2nd year for community college
Deadline: May 1 to Mrs. Case
Requirements: based on academic standing, character, leadership, financial need, and a demonstrated desire to be a useful and well-informed citizen. Must maintain a 2.0 GPA and a full time enrollment in an accredited university.
Ferree foundation application
OTUS THOMAS MEMORIAL GRAYS CHAPEL LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
Description: Local
Award: $500
Deadline: Due by May 17 to Mrs. Case
Requirements: Applications will be judged based on grades, test scores, financial need and volunteer/extracurricular activities.
Preference is given to those with ties to the GRAYS CHAPEL SCHOOL AREA
Application
LILY BUTLER SCHOLARSHIP - LIBERTY ROTARY CLUB
Description : Local
Award: TBD
Deadline: April 12 to Mrs. Case
Requirements: Consideration is given to those that have served their community as well as academic record and financial need.
Application can be found on the Student Services wire rack or HERE
LILY CLAIRE BUTLER SCHOLARSHIP
Description: Local
Award: TBD
Deadline: May 3 to Mrs. Case
Requirements: 1 letter of recommendation from a HS teacher, a personal statement, and a resume. Consideration will be given to the student’s academic record, extracurricular activities, community involvement, and kindness.
Application can be found on the Student Services wire rack or HERE
LIBERTY LIONS SCHOLARSHIP
Description: Local
Award: $1000
Deadline: April 30 to Mrs. Case
Requirements: Must live in the Liberty school district. Financial need, community service and your academic record will all be taken into consideration.
Application can be found on the Student Services rack OR here
RICHARD ELLIS SCHOLARSHIP
Description: Local
Award: up to $1680
Deadline: April 10, 2024 to Beverly Fowler [email protected]
Requirements: Be planning to further your education in the field of AGRICULTURE
- Along with application include a copy of your Student Aid Report from FAFSA, 2 letters of recommendation and a resume
Fillable application
STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION “PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE” SCHOLARSHIP
Description: Local/merit-based
Award: $10,000/4 winners for Randolph County School System
Deadline: Feb 13 to Mrs. Case at [email protected] (submit pdf by email)
Requirements: Scholarship is only available to graduating public high school seniors who are either current members
of SECU or the child of a parent/guardian who is a member of SECU
- Students must have a 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or higher, plan on attending one of the 16 UNC System
universities, demonstrate leadership, excellence of character, integrity, and community involvement
- Students must have filed the FAFSA
Eligibility Criteria: Click HERE
Application Process: Click HERE
GRAYS CHAPEL BOOSTER BALL SCHOLARSHIP (in memory of Timothy Parris)
Description: Local
Award: $250
Deadline: Feb 15 to Mrs. Case
Requirements: 1. Attended Grays Chapel Elementary
2. Have played basketball for Grays Chapel all the years you were eligible
3. Plan to attend a higher level of education
**Applications are available on the rack in Student Services **
RANDOLPH COMMUNICATIONS SCHOLARSHIP
Description: Local
Award: $1000
Deadline: March 27 to Mrs. Case OR mailed to Kady Browne by April 8
Randolph Communications, Attn: Kady Browne
317 East Dixie Drive, Asheboro, NC 27203
Requirements: Be a dependent or subscriber of Randolph Communications who has active service. A personal statement, essay and letters of recommendation are also required.
Application packet
RANDOLPH COUNTY FARM BUREAU SCHOLARSHIP
Description: Local
Award: $5000/yr up to 4 years
Deadline: Postmarked no later than April 1
Randolph County Farm Bureau
P.O. Box 2008
Asheboro, NC 27204
Application and description: https://www.randolphcountyfarmbureau.com/scholarships
CHRISTOPHER L . GRIFFIN LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP (for future UNCC students)
Description: Local
Award: $2000/yr up to 4 years
Deadline: April 1, 2024
Requirements: must be from Randolph County and have a minimum GPA of 3.5. Other requirements include an essay, letters of recommendation and resume. Must maintain a 3.5 GPA at UNCC to continue receiving the scholarship.
Application: scholarships.charlotte.edu/portals/student-application-portal/
ALPHA DELTA KAPPA SCHOLARSHIP (Beta Nu Chapter)
Description: Local
Award: $1000
Deadline: April 15, 2024
Requirements: must be entering the field of education, been accepted to a 4 year school, have a 3.0 GPA and/or rank in the top 25% of the class, have demonstrated a commitment to school, and community through school and community organizations
**Applications are available on the rack in Student Services**
DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SCHOLARSHIP
Description: Local
Award: $1500
Deadline: April 1, 2024
Requirements: must be a woman planning to enter the teaching profession.
Along with the application, you will need to submit a resume, transcript and a recommendation letter.
Application
SIGMA KAPPA OMEGA SCHOLARSHIPS
Description: Local/Triad
Award: Varies
Deadline: March 22, 2024 to address in application
Requirements: must be African American with a minimum 3.0 weighted GPA. You must have demonstrated exceptional community service involvement and maintain high scholastic standards. Along with the application, you must write an essay, submit 2 letters of recommendation and an official transcript.
More details and application HERE
NC FARM BUREAU R. FLAKE SHAW SCHOLARSHIP
Description: State
Award: $5000/yr up to 4 years (university) or $1000/yr up to 2 years (community college)
Deadline: March 4 to [email protected]
Application and description: https://www.ncfb.org/r-flake-shaw-scholarship/
J HOWARD COBLE SCHOLARSHIP
Description: Local/Triad
Award: $2500
Deadline: March 31, 2024
Requirements: Known for his high moral character and good citizenship, this scholarship looks to support incoming college freshmen who demonstrate the ideals and leadership qualities modeled by J. Howard Coble. Priority will be given to children of U.S. military personnel or U.S. military veterans, members of scouting programs, and members of ROTC programs
Apply HERE
NORTH CAROLINA TEACHING FELLOWS
Description: State
Award: Forgivable loan of $10,000/yr up to 4 years
Deadline: Feb 18, 2024
Requirements: Must have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 and been accepted to one of the 8 partner institutions.
You must be willing to teach STEM, special education or elementary education
More info: Teaching Fellows
FLORENCE KIDDER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Description: State
Award: $400-$3,000
Deadline: February 5, 2024
Requirements: Essay required (see link below for essay prompt). Must plan to attend a NC college following graduation.
More Info: Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship
NC HISPANIC COLLEGE FUND
Description: State
Award- $500-$1500
Deadline: Feb 29, 2024
Requirements: Hispanic/Latino background and must be enrolling in a 2 or 4 year college/university and have at least a 2.5 GPA. Also need 2 letters of recommendation and a personal statement.
Apply HERE
NORTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION ENDOWED FUND SCHOLARSHIPS
Description: State
Award: Varies
Deadline: Varies, depending on scholarship
Requirements: Varies, depending on scholarship
More Info: NCHSAA Endowed Fund Scholarships
NC REACH SCHOLARSHIP (Foster care)
Description: NC students who have aged out of foster care at age 18 or have been adopted from foster care on or after their 12th birthday.
Award: NC Reach will cover any additional expenses once all other financial aid has been processed
Deadline: *HS students cannot apply until July after they have earned their diploma. *
Requirements: Must attend a NC public community college or university and be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours
**More info click HERE
GOLDEN LEAF 4 YEAR SCHOLARSHIP
Description: Rural NC counties/Need and Merit based
Award: $3000/yr
Deadline: March 1, 2024
Requirements: 1. Minimum GPA of 3.0
2. Be a resident of an eligible rural county (Randolph is included)
3. Be enrolling for the first time as a full time student for a college/university
4. Demonstrate financial need as determined by the application process; have Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Expected Family Contribution (EFC) that does not exceed the maximum permitted by the Program.
For more info click HERE
GOLDEN LEAF SCHOLARS PROGRAM (TO ATTEND 2-YEAR INSTITUTION/COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
Description: State/Need-Based
Award: up to $750 per semester
Deadline: Each participating college will set the deadline for the scholarship application.
Requirements: Students attending or planning to attend any of North Carolina’s participating community colleges who reside in a qualifying county and demonstrate financial need are eligible to apply.
Contact your college's financial aid office (link to NCCCS's website) as soon as you plan to enroll to determine application deadlines.
**More Info: Golden LEAF Scholars Program
Golden LEAF Scholars Program Application (2-year)