last update: 12/05/2024

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NC Restaurant & Lodging Association Foundation Scholarships

These scholarships are open to students and current employees in the hospitality sector in North Carolina.

Deadline: March 7, 2025

Award Amount:  This application is for multiple hospitality scholarships valued at various amounts. Last year, 12 scholarships were awarded totaling $38,500.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Must enroll at a 2 year or 4 year college/university for the upcoming school year
• Applicant should work in the hospitality industry, plan to enroll in a hospitality program, or have family who works in the hospitality industry

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The Coastal Carolina Post, Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Scholarship

Deadline: March 17, 2025

Award Amount: up to two 4 year scholarships valued at $4,000 each

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be a high school senior planning to enroll in an engineering, architectural, or a similar technical field curriculum at an accredited college or university. College enrollment must be planned for the 2025/2026 school year.
• Have a minimum of a B average (3.0 on 4.0 scale).
• Meet at least one of the following:
  • a. Be a dependent of a Coastal Carolina Post SAME member or sustaining member.
  • b. Be sponsored by a Coastal Carolina Post SAME member or sustaining member. Note: If you do not have a SAME Member to sponsor your application, one will be appointed for you.
• Provide a completed application form to include: a copy of high school transcript; a copy of SAT/ACT results; and an approximate 500-word essay.
• Arrange for scholarship application reference forms to be completed by high school advisors, academic instructors, or immediate work supervisors (maximum of 3) for delivery to and received by Mr. Gil Burnet no later than March 17, 2025.

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Mu Lambda Zeta Chapter Scholarship

Deadline: April 15, 2025

Award Amount: TBD

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicant must be a graduating high school female senior 
• Applicant must be a resident and attend school in Camp Lejeune or Onslow County 
• Applicant must rank in the top 20 percentile of her class 
• Applicant must plan to obtain a Bachelor or Associate Degree from an accredited college or university 
• College/university acceptance letter(s) 
• Community service and involvement are a plus 
• Proof of enrollment at an accredited college or university is required before the scholarship award is disbursed 

 

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Robert L. Withington Memorial Scholarship - National Wild Turkey Federation

Deadline: January 31, 2025

Award Amount: $2,000

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a College-bound graduating senior with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Must be active in school activities
• Must be a licensed hunter
• member of the NWTF encouraged but not required

Applications can be completed online at your.nwtf.org/scholarships

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Deena L. Woods Memorial Teaching Scholarship

Deadline: April 25, 2025

Award Amount: $3,900

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be accepted to a school of higher education, pursuing a curriculum for a Teaching/Education degree, preferably in the area of Early Childhood Education.
• Must be graduating from high school during the year applying for this scholarship.
• Must have a 3.0 weighted GPA or higher and submit an official transcript with the application.
• Must submit a copy of the acceptance letter from the accredited college or university with the application.
• Must have three (3) letters of recommendation submitted from references:  Two (2) of the letters must be from a recent (within the last 3 years) teacher or other education related personnel (i.e., Principal, Assistant Principal, Counselor, etc.).  The third letter can be from whomever you choose (i.e., coach, employer, family friend, neighbor, additional teacher, etc.).  Ensure your references know to mail their letter of recommendation by April 25^th.
• Must complete all requirements of the application, and all application forms must be received (postmarked) by April 25^h.
• Finalists for consideration will be notified by May 10th at which time a brief in-person interview with the Finalists will be scheduled with the Scholarship Committee.

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Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship

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Deadline: January 1, 2025

Award Amount: up to $35,000 over four years

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be a graduating, minority high school senior
• Be a United States citizen
• Present evidence of financial need
• Demonstrate a record of academic excellence
• Demonstrate leadership potential and a dedication to community service
• Plan to attend an accredited and approved 4-year college/university within the United States or affiliated with a United States based college or university
• Have not accrued more than 25% of credits needed to graduate from college.

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Georgetown High School Alumni Association, North Carolina Chapter of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship

Deadline: December 6, 2024

Award Amount: amounts have not yet been determined

Eligibility Requirements:

• High school senior attending an institution of higher learning in the Fall of 2025
• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• The applicant must submit two SEALED letters of recommendation signed across the seal. The recommendations may be from a teacher, counselor, pastor, or employer (no relatives, please)

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NC Full Ride Scholarships

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Next NC Scholarship

Applying is simple. Just submit the FAFSA form. If you’re eligible, you’ll receive the Next NC Scholarship. There are no additional forms to fill out.

Deadline: not specified

Award Amount: at least $3,000 for students attending community college and a minimum of $5,000 for students attending a public university in NC.

Eligibility Requirements: 

• A North Carolina resident who is eligible for in-state tuition
• A high school graduate (high school equivalency completers are eligible)
• From a household with an annual Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $80,000 or less
• Enrolled in an eligible undergraduate curriculum program for the 2024-2025 academic year
• Taking at least 6 credit hours per semester (part-time students will receive a partial award)
• Meeting the Satisfactory Academic Progress standards of the school you plan to attend
• A student who has completed the 2024-2025 FAFSA, with a resulting Student Aid Index (SAI) at or below 7,500 (once complete, the financial aid office at the college/university you plan to attend will determine and confirm eligibility.)

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Sponsors for Academic Talent, Inc. Scholarship

Deadline: February 2025

Amount: $750 or $1,500

Eligibility Requirements: