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A graphic announcing a $10,000 scholarship for North Carolina public high school students from the SECU Foundation.

The People Helping People Scholarship is now open! I have included the application process, FAQ sheet, and eligibility requirements. Please see Sofia Mejia if you have any questions about the application. 

A parent or guardian MUST be a State Employee Credit Union member!

 

Eligibility Requirements

Application Process

FAQ Sheet

 

Charlotte Knights Scholarships

Charlotte Knights Healthcare Scholarship Presented by Atrium Health

 

This scholarship aims to improve educational funding for high school students interested in pursuing a healthcare career, the Knights and Atrium Health have committed to providing three $1,000 college scholarships to local high school seniors.

 

Deadline is: Monday, April 7th, 2025

 

Apply Here

Charlotte Knights STEM Scholarship Presented by Piedmont Natural Gas

 

This scholarship aims to improve educational funding for high school students pursuing STEM careers (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). The Knights and Piedmont Natural Gas have committed to providing three $1,000 college scholarships to local high school students.

 

Deadline is: Monday, April 7th, 2025

 

Apply Here

Eddie G.G. Burton Scholarship

 

This scholarship aims to improve educational funding for high school student-athletes attending a Historically Black College and University (HBCU), the Knights and Dry-Burton are committed to providing three $1,000 college scholarships to local high school seniors.

 

Deadline is: Monday, February 17th, 2025

 

Apply Here

Caballeros de Charlotte Scholarship

 

This scholarship aims to improve educational funding for high school students from Hispanic/Latino backgrounds. The Charlotte Knights and Compass Group have committed to providing three $1,000 college scholarships to local high school seniors.

 

Deadline is: Monday, April 7th, 2025

 

Apply Here

 

Union Power Scholarship

 

Attention Seniors: Union Power's $1,000 College Scholarship application is available. To qualify for the scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a child of a Union Power member or live in a home served by Union Power. 
  • Be a high school senior in the current graduating class.
  • The applicant must attend a North Carolina-accredited college or university. 
  • Meet the evaluation criteria of 40% need, 30% academic achievement, and 30% extracurricular activities in school, civic, and community functions.

 Deadline: March 1st.

 

Apply Here

 

Mary Morrow - Edna Richards Scholarships

 

This scholarship is for high school seniors who plan to pursue a college degree to become a teacher in North Carolina are eligible to apply. Twenty scholarships at $2,500 each will be awarded. You do not have to be a Teacher Cadet or FTA member to apply.

 

Deadline: February 15th.

 

Apply Here

What are Scholarships?

Scholarships are ongoing. It is important to be mindful of deadlines. Scholarships are monetary awards that help students fund their post-secondary education. Scholarships can be awarded for a variety of criteria including:

  • Merit (academic achievement, GPA, class rank, test scores, etc.)
  • Need (family financial situation)
  • Talent (athletic ability, artistic talent, etc.)
  • Affiliation (member of ABC Church, Child of Rotary Club, etc.)
  • Condition (diabetic, left-handed, cancer survivor, child of a veteran)

 

Getting started:

Check out these databases - you can enter your information and they will filter the opportunities for which you qualify.

 

North Carolina Home Builders Educational & Charitable Foundation, Inc. (NCHBECF)
The North Carolina Home Builders Educational & Charitable Foundation, Inc. (NCHBECF) will be granting a minimum of eight scholarships, ranging up to $1,000 each, to students entering community colleges or technical schools. One scholarship will be awarded in each of NCHBA’s eight regions. These scholarships are intended for students pursuing skilled trades in residential construction, such as carpentry, welding, plumbing, electrical work, masonry, etc. Second-year students are also eligible. The scholarships will specifically cover tuition, books, and academic fees. Importantly, eligible students do not need to be affiliated with an NCHBA member or be nominated by one.

This year, NCHBA introduces new opportunities for scholarships targeting rising juniors or seniors in a four-year university majoring in a construction-related field.  These university scholarships, along with the existing ones, do not mandate a familial connection with an HBA member. However, for the university scholarships, an HBA member's endorsement is required. You can access both applications as well as the requirements through this link.

 

Scholarship Newsletter from Student Scholarships 

November Newsletter

October Newsletter

September Newsletter

*There may be scholarships in the newsletter that you can not find below

 

General Scholarships:

 

 

Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship - 6 Awards

  • Deadline: February 16, 2025
  • First place - $3,000, Second place - $1,000, Third place - $800, and three Fourth places - $400.
  • Must be planning to attend a North Carolina post-secondary program
  • Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship

 

Union Power Scholarship- $1,000- 1 Award

 

Conrad Spirrison Memorial Scholarship- $1,000- 1 Award