Scholarships for students North Carolina. Some scholarships specifically open to North Carolina students, and others give preference to students in North Carolina.

Carter Stroupe Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: PFLAG Greensboro
Amount: Up to $2,000
Closing Date: March 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students who are residents of Guilford, Rockingham, Randolph or Alamance County, North Carolina and self-identity as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or straight ally.

Bernie Varnadore Scholarship
Sponsor: Dixie Baseball
Amount: $1,250.00
Closing Date: April 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to outstanding high school seniors who have participated in a Franchised DBB, Inc. Program and plan to pursue undergraduate studies at a college or university.

Albemarle Community Scholarship
Sponsor: Albemarie Corporation
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: April 6, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors in Cleveland County, North Carolina who plan to continue their education in college or vocational school programs. Applicant must be planning to study a STEM major (medical majors are not eligible).

Gantt-McColl Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: Up to $30,000 over four years
Closing Date: May 6, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to permanent residents of North Carolina who are graduating high school seniors in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Applicant must have at least a 2.5 GPA.

Kieth and Serena Cockrell Scholarship
Sponsor: Kieth and Serena Cockrell
Amount: Up to $30,000 over four years
Closing Date: May 6, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors in Mecklenburg County, Union County, or Cabarrus County, North Carolina who will be attending a four-year college in the fall.