Top North Carolina scholarships for you

The North Carolina Sheriffs' Association (NCSA) created the Criminal Justice Scholarship Program to assist students who are dependents of law enforcement officials or who are studying in the criminal justice field and express an interest in pursuing a career in law enforcement. Applicants must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours in a degree granting criminal justice program at one of the institutions of The University of North Carolina or the North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities. Applicants must express an interest in pursuing a career in law enforcement and must be recommended by their local sheriff. One nominee for the scholarship is chosen each year by the financial aid office at each eligible college or university. Applications must be approved and signed by the financial aid official at the college or university. The Financial Aid Official will mail the chosen application(s) to either NCSEAA or NCICU. Other eligible institutions are Salem College, Campbell University, Lenoir-Rhyne University, Shaw University, Catawba College, Livingston College, St. Augustine's University, Chowan University, Mars Hill University, University of Mount Olive, Gardner-Webb University, Meredith College, William Peace University, Greensboro College, Methodist University, Wingate University, Guilford College, and Montreat College. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The North Carolina Community College Grant Program will be awarded to students who demonstrate financial need and are enrolled at North Carolina community colleges. Students must enroll for at least six credit hours per semester in a curriculum program and meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements of the institution. Eligibility is based on a calculation of need, using data from the FAFSA. Students with EFCs of 8,500 or less are eligible. The FAFSA opens on October 1. Applicants should meet priority deadlines established by their institution. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Jagannathan Scholarship is for students enrolled or enrolling in an undergraduate degree program at Appalachian State University which is one of the constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina. Students must be nominated by the financial aid office of the school they plan to attend. Students must have demonstrated academic achievement (as indicated by class rank, cumulative GPA, and SAT scores), leadership, and financial need. Recipients will be selected by their universities. For the application information, please contact the scholarship coordinator in the financial aid office of your school. The maximum award is variable, nonrenewable and cannot exceed demonstrated financial need. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The AgCarolina Farm Credit Scholarship Program seeks to enhance the quality of life and future opportunities for Eastern North Carolina rural residents and their communities by awarding scholarships to students who are pursuing a degree within the agriculture industry. The students must reside within the AgCarolina's 34 county territory. Recipients will be selected based on their academic achievement and merit. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Five Outstanding Teenagers awards program accepts applications from Jaycee chapters on behalf of outstanding high school seniors (recently graduated and are starting college in the award year) who are well rounded in the areas of scholarship, leadership, and community service. The scholarship may be used towards any need listed under the school's total cost of attendance. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Benjamin N. Duke Scholarship recognizes students from North or South Carolina who excel academically, engage in their communities, and aspire to become leaders at Duke and beyond. This scholarship is available for up to four years of full-time undergraduate studies. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The George W. Jenkins Scholarship is a four-year scholarship offered to first-year Emory students based on academic merit, financial need, and a sincere interest in service and enhancing community engagement. Recipients receive 8 semesters of funding. Applicants must be graduating from a high school within an eligible state. Students who will apply for admission at Emory university are required to submit two letters of recommendation from their core-area academic teachers. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information.

The Charlotte Auburn Club Annual Scholarship supports students who are residents of North Carolina and graduates of a high school in Cabarrus, Catawba, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, or Union County, North Carolina, or York County, South Carolina. Preference is given to a student who demonstrates financial need.

The Mortimer Kahn Business Scholarship is open to students majoring in Business or Accounting. They must be bona fide North Carolina residents and demonstrate academic excellence and financial need. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.