• SCHOLARSHIPS - 2021-22
     
     
    Scholarship Opportunities:
     *NOTE:  If you receive a scholarship offer, please bring your documentation to the School Counselor's office so we can have this information for our records.  
     
     
    SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION:
     * New scholarships this week are labeled in green
     
    --AFA Teens Awareness College Scholarship - $5,000 - 71 Awards 
    To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must:
    A) Be a current high school senior who will be attending college in the fall of 2022.
    B) Write an essay (1,500 words maximum) describing the impact of Alzheimer's disease or another dementia-related illness on themselves, their families, or their communities.
    Applications can be found by going to:  https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/8893/afa-teens-awareness-college-scholarship
    Deadline to apply: April 1, 2022 CLOSED
     
    --Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Chi Iota Omega Chapter Scholarship - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated-- Chi Iota Omega Chapter Scholarship is a $1,000.00 scholarship that will be awarded to graduating seniors at each of the Duplin County Public Schools high schools. Chi Iota Omega Chapter scholarships are available on a competitive basis in recognition of community involvement and academic excellence. Scholarship recipients should have a strong desire to succeed, as well as meet all of the requirements outlined below.  A complete application packet must be submitted in full for consideration.
    Download: AKA Scholarship
    Deadline to apply: April 2, 2022 CLOSED
     
    --American College Foundation Visionary Scholarship Program - Applicants must be currently enrolled as a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior and but by a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000 each, with multiple winners to be selected. Each award is a non-renewable, one-time award and is to be used exclusively to offset costs and fees related directly to the student's first year of higher post-secondary education at an accredited institution of the student's choosing within the U.S. 
    Website: www.AmericanCollegeFoundation.org (Use "Invitation Code" to apply: M17349
    Deadline to apply: May 1, 2022 CLOSED
     
    -- American Ground Water Trust College Scholarships - $2,000 - 3 Awards
    To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must:
    A) Be a current high school senior or college student who intends to pursue a career in the field of
    groundwater.
    Applications can be found by going to:  https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9122/american-ground-water-trust-college-scholarships
    Deadline to apply: June 30, 2022
     
    --American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program "A Constitutional Speech Contest" - The purpose of the American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program is to develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the Constitution of the United States among high school students. Other objectives of the contest include the development of leadership qualities, the ability to think and speak clearly and intelligently, and the preparation for acceptance of the duties and responsibilities, rights, and privileges of American citizenship. 
    *If students are interested in participating, they should contact their school counselor for more information. The American Legion needs to know students who are interested before we go home for Christmas break! CLOSED
     
    --ASHRAE High School Senior Scholarships - $3,000 - 4 Awards
    To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must:
    A) Be a high school senior with a cumulative grade point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0.
    B) Be accepted into engineering, pre-engineering, or engineering technology program.
    Applications can be found by going to:  https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10066/ashrae-high-school-senior-scholarships
    Deadline to apply: May 1, 2022 CLOSED
     
    --Bestcolleges.com has created a financial aid guide filled with scholarships for students of color. It covers how to complete FAFSA,  scholarships by demographic groups, and grants. Take a look below:
    https://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/students-of-color/
     
    -- Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship - $3,500 - 58 Awards
    To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
    A) Be accepted into a post-secondary school for the fall semester of the upcoming academic year.
    B) Be diagnosed before the age of 18 with cancer, a high-grade, or anaplastic brain tumor.
    Deadline to apply: March 31, 2022 CLOSED
     
    --Folds of Honor Scholarship- $5000- 100 Awards 
    To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must:
    • Be a family member of US military personnel or a military veteran
    • Be enrolled or planning to enroll in a program of study at an accredited college or university, or an accredited technical or trade school program, which results in a certificate or license.

    Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/1977/folds-of-honor-scholarship

    Deadline to apply: March 31, 2022 CLOSED

     --Big Top Couture - 1st Annual High School Design Competition: Are you interested in fashion and design? There will be a competition for young designers in the summer of 2022 in Clinton, NC and Duplin County students are invited to take part. Students must be between the ages of 14-21. The event will bring together young designers and seasoned vets to highlight the talent and passion for fashion in a very unique and friendly environment. To enter, students must fill out an application and provide a 2-3 minute video, as well as two hand sketches of their design. For more information, please go to the following link:
    Deadline to apply: Friday, November 19th, 2021 CLOSED
     
    --Careers in Conservation Scholarship - The NC Foundation for Soil & Water is pleased to announce the Careers in Conservation Scholarship. This opportunity is available for students that are currently studying or plan to seek a degree in natural resource management (or closely related field of study) at a NC college, university, or community college. 
    Deadline to apply: February 1, 2022 at 5:00pm CLOSED
     
    --Cirkled In "No Sweat" Scholarship - The Cirkled In “No Sweat” Scholarship is a $2500 CASH scholarship you can use for any educational purpose, from books to summer camp. In just two steps, you’re in! Apply by signing-up for a Cirkled In account and then complete your portfolio.
    Deadline to apply: December 31, 2021 CLOSED
     
    --Coca Cola Scholarship Program - The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 33rd class in 2021, the Foundation has provided over 6,450 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $75 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship.
    Deadline to apply: October 31, 2021 CLOSED
     
    --College Board Opportunity Scholarships - This program is eligible to students regardless of their family income. This program is part of collegeboard.org. Students must register and have an account to be eligible. 
     
    --(CTE) John Kirkman Honorary CTE Foundation Scholarship ($1500) - The NC CTE Foundation is honored to sponsor the John Kirkman Honorary CTE Foundation Scholarship. Mr. Kirkman served NC Career & Technical Education for over thirty years. Throughout his tenure in CTE, Mr. Kirkman served as a middle school and high school Agriculture teacher, CTE Director for Lee County Schools, CTE Regional Coordinator and Interim State CTE Director. His dedication and love for CTE led to many contributions that have positively impacted thousands of students, teachers and administrators across the state. See scholarship application for criteria and for more information. Students need to turn in this scholarship to their high school counselor. 
    Deadline to apply: April 07, 2022 CLOSED
     
    --(CTE) LeeAnn Tuttle-Thomas Memorial CTE Foundation Scholarship ($1,500) - The NC CTE Foundation is honored to sponsor the LeeAnn Tuttle-Thomas Memorial CTE Foundation Scholarship. LeeAnn Tuttle-Thomas served as a business education teacher, Curriculum & Instructional Mgt. Coordinator and Career & Technical Education Director during her tenure with the Davidson County School System. While serving as the NCACTEA president, LeeAnn mentored and led the CTE Administrators in NC. Her commitment to education and her passion for students was evident in everything she did. See the scholarship application for criteria and more information. Students need to turn in this scholarship to their high school counselor. 
    Deadline to apply: April 07, 2022 CLOSED
     
    --Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Endowment Fund Gift Scholarships - Each year the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) awards multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to the pursuit of higher education in diverse areas of study including history, economics, law, political science, medicine, nursing, occupational and physical therapy, elementary and secondary education, chemistry, math, science and English. 
    Deadline to apply: January 31, 2022 CLOSED
    Contact: Linda Cassell @ ljcassell20@yahoo.com
     
    --Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Duplin County Alumnae Chapter ($500 - 3 scholarships):

    Criteria for Eligibility:   

    1. Must be a male.

    2. Must be a senior in the Duplin County School System and/or Pender High School/Pender Early College districts

    3. Planning to attend a college or university upon graduation

    4. Currently, maintains a GPA of 2.75 or above.

    STIPULATIONS: 

    1. A brief synopsis of who you are and your attributes (personal, school, and community). This synopsis is not counted in the essay word count.

    2. An answer to the essay question will have to be written in order to complete the process.  The essay must be typed and double spaced with 500 to 650 words. 

    3.  The packet must contain your certified transcript and a photo.

    4. You will mail the packet to the Duplin County Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., P.O. Box 762, Kenansville, N.C. 28398. The packet must be postmarked by March 31, 2021.

    Essay Question:  Please tell us about  “What are your post high school educational goals, and how will this make your community a better place to live?”  Please respond to this prompt and include any explanations of “what you have done /or plan to do) to help make your community a better place to live.”

    If any additional information is needed please do not hesitate to contact the committee co-chairs. That would be Penny Thorne and myself, Roszena Devione-Bivens.  Thank you in advance for your help in this matter.  Your contact for this is Roszena Devione-Bivens at email roszena02@yahoo.com  and cell phone (910) 284-6292 or the cell phone of Penny Thorne at (910) 271-5363 if you have any questions or concerns.

    Download Application Checklist: Delta Sigma Theta

    Deadline to apply: March 31, 2022 CLOSED

     
    --Duplin County Education Foundation Scholarships - The Duplin County Education Foundation awards several scholarships to graduating seniors in Duplin County Schools each year. The scholarship awards will be given at the High Schools' local academic celebrations for seniors.  All student applicants are asked to be present at the celebration.  Please read each scholarship that you are applying for to guarantee that you submit all that is required to make an application complete. Recommendations must be given to counselors ahead of time. Incomplete scholarships will not be considered. For questions, please contact the president of the Education Foundation Board of Directors or Duplin County Schools, 910-296-1521.  
    Deadline to apply: March 11, 2022 CLOSED
     
    --Duplin County Schools Presidential Scholars Program - Duplin County Schools has a district process to review and nominate students to move to the state level of the presidential scholar's program. There are two categories that our school system is allowed to nominate a student for in order to be considered for state nomination to the national level. Our county can nominate one student in the general category and one student in the CTE category. Each local school will be able to select one student per category. All high school seniors graduating between January and June 2022, who are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents are eligible to be nominated. IF A STUDENT IS INTERESTED IN BEING NOMINATED, HE/SHE MUST SPEAK TO THEIR SCHOOL COUNSELOR FOR THE SCHOOL GUIDELINES. 
    Nomination deadline: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 CLOSED
     
    --East Carolina University College of Education Scholarship Portal - Students can apply online for the 2022-23 academic school year. If students have questions, they can email scholarships@ecu.edu or manningd@ecu.edu
    Deadline to apply: January 15, 2022   CLOSED
     
    --Equal Justice Scholarship - $1,000 - 1 Award 
    To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must:
    A) Be a current high school senior, college student, or graduate student.
    B) Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing.
    Applications can be found by going to:  https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/18129/equal-justice-scholarship
    Deadline to apply: May 31, 2022
     
    --Farm Bureau R. Flake Shaw Scholarship Program - A message from Farm Bureau: We believe assisting our industry’s future leaders in obtaining higher education is an investment in the future of agriculture and North Carolina. We are proud that for over 50 years we have awarded over $3,000,000 in scholarships to deserving young people pursuing a future in the agriculture industry. The evidence of their successful involvement in our industry confirms the importance of the R. Flake Shaw Scholarship Program. Our scholarship is an integral part of fulfilling our Farm Bureau mission, and the program pays dividends year after year to Farm Bureau and to our state. More information about the R. Flake Shaw and Farm Bureau scholarships can be found by clicking on the links below:
    Deadline to apply: March 07, 2022 (please see specific information on the scholarship application) CLOSED
     
    --Frances Loretta Memorial Scholarship - $1,000 – 1 Award
    To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must:
    A) Be a high school senior who is planning to pursue a career as an art, music, or humanities teacher.
    B) Be a current high school senior who will be attending college in the fall of 2022.
    Applications can be found by going to:  https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20297/frances-loretta-memorial-scholarship
    Deadline to apply: April 16, 2022 CLOSED
     
    --Gates Scholarship - The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to 300 of these student leaders across the nation, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.
    Deadline to apply: September 15, 2021 CLOSED
     
    --Global Lift Equipment Scholarship - $500 - 1 Award 
    To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must:
    A) Be currently attending or planning on attending a post-secondary institution in the US by fall 2022.
    B) Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.
    Applications can be found by going to:  https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10501/global-lift-equipment-scholarship
    Deadline to apply: April 15, 2022 CLOSED
     
    --Golden Leaf Scholarship - The Golden Leaf Scholarship Program offers assistance to help students succeed in college and beyond. In addition to their financial award, Golden LEAF Scholars may participate in leadership development opportunities and gain key workforce skills through internship experience. Students must be a NC resident, reside in a qualifying rural NC county (Duplin is one of them), be a graduating NC high school senior, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, plan to enroll in a participating NC public or private college, have their FAFSA completed, and be able to communicate a commitment to returning to a rural NC county after graduation from college.
    Deadline to apply: March 1, 2022 CLOSED
     
    --Goodnight Scholars Program Self-Nomination through NCSU - The self-nomination for The Goodnight Scholars Program through NCSU is now open. To qualify, students must have applied to NCSU by the November 1 deadline, be a NC resident (includes DACA and undocumented students), have an adjusted income of $110,000 or less, and identify one of the 53 majors as an area of interest on their NCSU application. 
    Deadline to apply: December 1, 2021 CLOSED
     
    --Grow Your Own Duplin County Minority Teachers Scholarship ($5,000 annually for 4 years) - The Duplin County Board of Education has established the Duplin County Minority Teachers Scholarship – Loan. The scholarship provides five graduating seniors who plan to pursue a career as a teacher $5,000.00 per year, for a maximum of four years. Seniors with an unweighted GPA of 3.0 graduating from one of the Duplin County high schools must be a current resident of Duplin County who plans to enroll in a community college or university in the fall.  Each application must include the following:
    • A completed application form
    • An official high school transcript
    • Verification of SAT/ACT
    • A valid letter of acceptance from a community college or university
    • Two completed Reference Forms from persons who can assess the applicant’s potential capacity as a future teacher

    Download: GrowYourOwn

    Deadline to apply: April 15, 2022 CLOSED

    --Hagan Scholarship - A nationwide need-based merit scholarship designed to help rural students graduate debt-free. To learn more about the scholarship, students may go to the following link:
    Website: www.hsfmo.org
    Deadline to apply: December 1, 2021 @ 5:00pm CLOSED
     
    --HE Parts Express Scholarship - $500 – 1 Award
    To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must:
    A) Be in high school, college, or university.
    B) Be at least 16 years of age on the day of the deadline.
    Applications can be found by going to:  https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/16242/heavy-equipment-parts-express-scholarship
    Deadline to apply: April 1, 2022 CLOSED
     
    --Heisman High School Scholarship - Top senior student-athletes are encouraged to apply for the Heisman High School Scholarship presented by Acceptance Insurance. The 2021 application is now open. 
    Deadline to apply: October 19, 2021 CLOSED
     
    --Horatio Alger Assn. Scholarships - The Horatio Alger Association honors the achievements of outstanding individuals in our society who have succeeded in spite of adversity and who are committed to supporting young people in pursuit of increased opportunities through higher education. There are several types of scholarships. 
     
    --Intertech Foundation STEM Scholarship - $2,500 - 1 Award 
    To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must:
    A) Have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 or higher with an intent to study computer science.
    B) Be graduating high school in the spring of 2022 and enrolling at or accepted to an accredited college or
    university within the US by the end of August 2022.
    Applications can be found by going to:  https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10816/intertech-foundation-stem-scholarship     
    Deadline to apply: April 15, 2022 CLOSED
     
     --Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program - The Cooke College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's best four-year colleges and universities. 
    Deadline to apply: November 18, 2021 CLOSED
     
    --James Sprunt Foundation Scholarships - Are you planning to attend JSCC for the Fall 2022 semester? Students can fill out one application for all scholarships. Be sure to answer ALL questions. You do not have the option to save your responses. You will need to first look at the questions and then go back to the document when you can input all information and finish it. 
    Deadline to apply - March 25, 2022 CLOSED
     
    --La Jolla Mom Communications Scholarship - Undergraduate or high school senior applicants must be majoring in a communications field of study and attend or be planning to attend an accredited college or university. 
    Deadline to apply: April 1, 2022 CLOSED
     
    --Lenoir Rhyne University Teaching Scholars Program - Lenoir Rhyne is currently recruiting exemplary high school seniors to receive this prestigious scholarship and develop the skills to become effective teacher leaders for public schools. Fall 2022 applications are being accepted now. 
    Deadline to apply: December 1, 2021 CLOSED
     
    --Mike Shrimanker Family Scholarship - The Mike Shrimanker Family Scholarship Qualification Criteria include: One $2,000.00 scholarship will be provided to each of the five Duplin County High Schools in the 2021-2022 school year; The recipients will receive $1,000.00 in the first year (2022-2023), and another $1,000.00 (2023-2024) in year two if they maintain a 2.5 or higher GPA by the end of their first year in college; Recipients should attend a post-secondary institution; Students must have a high school 3.0 weighted GPA or higher to apply; Students should demonstrate financial need as demonstrated by their FAFSA score and have the recommendation of the school’s scholarship committee. 
    Deadline to turn in to school counselor: March 25, 2022 CLOSED
     
    --NAACP of Duplin County Scholarship 2022 - The 2022 NAACP Of Duplin County Scholarships are now available in the amount of $500 to eligible high school seniors. One scholarship is available for each of the five high schools in Duplin County. To be eligible, students should be a senior at a Duplin County High School, plan to enroll as a full-time student at an accredited 4-year or 2-year college/university working toward a Bachelor or Associate Degree, and students should be a current member of the Duplin County NAACP Branch or Youth Council. 

    Download: NAACP of Duplin

    Deadline to apply: The application must be RECEIVED by the scholarship committee by 5:00pm Monday, April 25, 2022. CLOSED

    --National Beta Scholarship Program - In order to access the application, members will need to input their Member ID, which can be found on their Membership Card they received at their Induction Ceremony. Sponsors can also check their Member Roster for ID#s. To apply for scholarships, members must upload a copy of their ACT or SAT scores as well as a copy of their transcript. 
    Deadline to apply: January 20, 2022 CLOSED
     
    --Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship Opportunity (NROTC) - Applicants may apply for one of the following options: Navy, Marine Corps, Nurse Corps. There is a five year active duty for the Navy and Marine Corps option and a four year active duty obligation for the nurse corps option. There is no military obligation the first year of college. 
     
    --Nitro Scholarship - $2,000 - 12 Awards 
    To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must:
    A) Be a student who is currently enrolled as a high school senior, or a student enrolled at an accredited college
    or university located within the United States and carrying a GPA of at least 2.5.
    Applications can be found by going to:  https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/17688/nitro-scholarship
    Deadline to apply: March 31, 2022 CLOSED
     
    --NC Tech Assn. Scholarship - The Betsy Y. Justus NC TECH Founders Scholarship was established in memory of NC TECH's founding CEO. Following her passing, NC TECH launched a scholarship to support young women in North Carolina who pursue an academic and career path in Technology or Engineering.  Every year, two students are selected to receive a $4,000 scholarship ($1,000 per year), and a ThinkPad laptop donated by Lenovo.  NC TECH accepts applications during April and May each year. To be eligible, students must be a rising female college freshman, re-entry or transfer student, enrolling for undergraduate course work at an accredited institution of higher learning located in NC.  Students must also qualify for North Carolina resident status for tuition purposes, have a umulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. (unweighted), and must declare a technology or engineering major. 
    Deadline to apply: May 31, 2022
     
    --NCSU Transformation Educational Scholarship Program - The Transformational Scholarships Program will provide scholarships totaling $40,000 over four years to promising high school students from Eastern North Carolina who will return to the region to teach after graduating from NC State’s College of Education. Launched in summer 2021 thanks to a generous charitable grant from the Anonymous Trust, the program will welcome its first cohort of 20 Transformational Scholars in fall 2022.
    Students must fill out the general NCSU application through The Common App by November 1, 2021 CLOSED
     
    --NCSU Wilson College of Textiles Scholarship Endorsement - The Textiles Scholarship Program is designed for students who are interested in career fields such as engineering, business management, design, chemistry, polymers, forensics, medical fields, fashion merchandising and retail management. Competitive applicants demonstrate high academic achievement, strong leadership qualities, involvement in extracurricular activities and civic engagement and an interest in textile-related careers. Students can see their school counselor for endorsement information or can self-endorse. 
    Students must fill out the general NCSU application through The Common App by November 1, 2021 CLOSED
     
    --North Carolina Blueberry Festival Scholarship (5 @ $2,000) - Students must reside in one of the eligible counties, including Duplin, must write and submit an essay on the provided topics, provide an academic resume, and be accepted into an accredited two or four year college/university under full time enrollment. Pursuit of a degree in an agricultural field of study is NOT required this year. 
    --Deadline to apply - May 2, 2022 @ 5:00pm CLOSED
     
    --North Carolina Criminal Justice Fellows Program - The NC Dept. of Justice is looking for high school seniors and graduates in our community that have exhibited high academic achievement, a history of service to the school and community, and a desire to serve the state of N.C. in an eligible field within the criminal justice profession. High School seniors are encouraged to apply. 
    Deadline to apply - May 31, 2022 
     
    --North Carolina High School Athletic Assn. (NCHSAA) Endowed Scholarships - Thanks to the generosity of numerous donors, the NCHSAA Endowment Fund offers numerous scholarships to eligible student-athletes of NCHSAa member schools. 
     
    --North Carolina Region Sports Car Club of America (NCRSCCA) Scholarship - A $1,000 scholarship is available from the North Carolina Region Sports Car Club of America. The NCRSCCA was founded in 1955 and has 750+ members.  Our scholarship mission statement:  The NCRSCCA membership are strong supporters of our youth and their future. It is the wish of the Individuals and Companies that donate funds, that their contributions to the program provide financial assistance to graduating high school seniors who reside within the NCR geographical area (SCCA membership not required) or SCCA Region 55 members living outside of the NCR geographical area. Students who receive an award will be selected from those who have submitted an application to NCRSCCA-SP.
    Deadline to apply: March 18, 2022 CLOSED
     
    --North Carolina State Employee Credit Union (NCSECU) "People Helping People" Scholarship - Eligibility Criteria: Students must be graduating from a public high school in the current academic year; Students and/or their parents must be current members of State Employees’ Credit Union (Local Government Federal Credit Union or NC Press Association Credit Union members are NOT eligible); Students must be accepted at and attend one of the 16 constituent campuses of the University of North Carolina System; Students must be a US citizen and a resident of North Carolina under NCGS116-143.1, and  eligible for in-state tuition; Students must exemplify the “People Helping People” philosophy of SECU and demonstrate leadership, excellence of character, integrity, and community involvement; Students must demonstrate scholastic achievement with a maintained 2.5 or higher unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale
    Deadline to apply: Please see your school's counselor or view school specific information below, if provided by school.  CLOSED
     
    --Patriot Military Family Foundation Scholarship -  North Carolina service members and their families are eligible for four-year scholarships offered in partnership with the We Care Foundation. Recipients must attend a North Carolina State college or university.
    Deadline to apply: March 31, 2022 CLOSED
     
    --Patsy Howard Memorial Scholarship 2022 ($500) - The Patsy Howard Memorial Scholarship is open to any Duplin or Pender County female student. A one time scholarship (non-renewable) will be awarded. Students must have a minimum SAT score of 900 or ACT score of 20; plan to enter any field of teacher education; have participated in extracurricular activities and/or work experience; have currently submitted an application to a college of your choice. 
    Deadline to apply: April 14, 2022 CLOSED
     
    --Points Scholarship - $10,000 - 10 Awards
    To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must:
    A) Be a high school student planning to attend college in September 2022.
    B) Answer the essay question on the donor’s website.
    Applications can be found by going to:  https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14803/points-scholarship
    Deadline to apply: March 31, 2022 CLOSED
     
    --Prisma Diversity in Engineering Scholarship (2 @ $5,000) - To bring more gender diversity to the technology industry, Prisma is launching the Prisma Diversity in Engineering Scholarship. The annual scholarship aims to encourage WOMEN to pursue software engineering studies and improve the diversity of the industry's talent pool. 
    Deadline to apply: April 18, 2022 CLOSED
     
    --Rise Up Baking Scholarship - $1,500 - 1 Award (Deadline: May 31, 2022)
    To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must:
    A) Have demonstrated academic excellence through a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
    B) Have been accepted in a Baking & Pastry Arts program at a US-accredited post-secondary institution.
    Applications can be found by going to:  https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/19598/rise-up-baking-scholarship
    Deadline to apply: May 31, 2022
     
    --Questbridge National College Match - Full scholarships to 45 top colleges worth over $200,000 each - for academically outstanding high school seniors from low-income backgrounds. 
    Deadline to apply: September 28, 2021 CLOSED
     
    --Sallie Mae Bridging the Dream Scholarship for High School Seniors: The Sallie Mae Fund will award (25) $10,000 scholarships to high school seniors who plan to enroll in a two- or four-year degree professional certificate, or vocational training program. Seniors who excel inside and outside of the classroom and demonstrate financial need can apply NOW through Feb. 28.
    Deadline to apply: February 28, 2022 CLOSED
     
    --Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Scholarship - The recipient of this award shall be a high school senior/graduate, attending an accredited two or four-year college or university towards a degree. The recipient must be a resident of Duplin, Greene, or Lenoir county.The recipient of this award is based on financial need, community service (including services to a church, school organizations or The Salvation Army) and academic achievement. There are seven pages in this application packet, please complete this entire packet and email, mailed to or delivered to: Dawn.Whitaker@uss.salvationarmy.org
    Download: Salvation Army
    Deadline to apply: 12:00noon on May 2, 2022 CLOSED
     
    --SEANC Scholarship for dependents of State Employees who are a member of the SEANC or are retired members of the SEANC. 
    NOTES:
    • Must return applications to their SEANC District Scholarship Chairperson via mail by the deadline.  The Chairperson for each district can be found on the scholarship website listed above.  If you are uncertain of your district number, please contact Phyllis Byrd at (919)833-6436. 
    • All applications MUST be postmarked by April 15, 2022.
    • Financial need applicants must include a copy of the FAFSA and SAR summary without an asterisk.  
    • The student must be enrolled as a full-time student for the 22-23 school year.
    •  If a state employee is not a member, would like to join in order to apply you can do so by going to www.seanc.org

    Website: For more information and to apply for one of the five different scholarships available, visit https://www.seanc.org/scholarship

    Deadline to apply: April 15, 2022 CLOSED

    --SCAD Scholarship Challenge - Put your artistic vision to the test for an opportunity to earn a scholarship to SCAD, The University for Creative Careers. SCAD Challenge entries must consist of a single piece and demonstrate creativity, innovation, and a strong understanding of aesthetics. Let your design speak to your skill level and ability to handle university-level art and design assignments. 
    Deadline to apply: Artwork must be submitted by 5:30 p.m. ET, Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. CLOSED
     
    --Stanford_Duplin Extension & Community Assn. Scholarship - Student must be a senior at a Duplin Co. High School; must plan to attend and enroll as a full time student in a two year or four year college or university working towards a degree. 
    Download: Stanford_Duplin
    Deadline to apply: April 30, 2022 CLOSED
     
    --studentscholarships.org - This website lists various scholarships NC students may be eligible for. A new newsletter is sent monthly. To download the scholarship pdf, please use the following website:
     
    --Swan & Sparrow Music Scholarship - The Swan & Sparrow Scholarship was created in memory of Leslie Richardson, a classically-trained songstress who performed for audiences across the world for decades. She studied at Howard University and always said that this experience was the catalyst for her musical success. So, in her honor, this scholarship was founded to help others to have the same opportunity. We created this program to help the next generation of music lovers to succeed in the same way as Leslie did. Our scholarship is $3000 and is available to a freshman who is attending a historically black college or university.
    Deadline to apply: March 15, 2022 CLOSED
     
    --Tri-County EMC Scholarship - The 2022 Scholarship Application for Tri-County EMC is now open. The scholarship application fully explains the scholarship and criteria.
    --UNC CH Thomas Wolfe Scholarship - We are pleased to announce that The Thomas Wolfe Scholarship (plus summer stipends) is beginning its twenty-first year at Carolina. Our scholarship for full undergraduate support for student writers will open its twenty-first submission period as follows: The Thomas Wolfe Scholarship will receive applications beginning September 13th 2021. 
    Deadline to apply: Our Thomas Wolfe Scholarship application process involves two (2) steps: Step 1) an application to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill by October 15th, 2021; and, Step 2) an application to the Thomas Wolfe Scholarship by November 15th, 2021. Students must apply to both the university and the scholarship to be considered. CLOSED
     
    --University of Mount Olive Homegrown Teacher Academy Application - The Homegrown Teacher Academy's purpose is to promote seamless entry into UMO's teacher education degree programs and offer financial incentives to identified students to pursue a career by reducing the amount of student loans through academic scholarships from UMO and through special teacher grants through the Academy that would be forgiven over time in exchange for successful service as a teacher in Duplin County Public Schools. Students must complete an application and provide two teacher references. 
    Deadline to apply: April 1, 2022 CLOSED
     
    --University of Mount Olive Herring Scholarship - To be eligible, students must reside within the city limits of Mount Olive or Duplin County, NC and be accepted for admission to the University of Mount Olive. Students must submit a complete Herring Scholarship Application package to the Office Of Admissions at UMO and complete the FAFSA. 
    Deadline to apply - April 1, 2022 CLOSED
     
    --USPAACC Scholarships - $5,000 - 14 Awards 
    To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must:
    A) Be a high school senior of Asian Pacific Island heritage.
    B) Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States with a 3.3 GPA or higher.
    Applications can be found by going to:https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10177/uspaacc-scholarships
    Deadline to apply: March 31, 2022 CLOSED
     
    --U.S. Senate Youth Program - The USSYP provides an educational opportunity for juniors and seniors interested in pursuing college coursework in history or political science to spend a week in Washington, DC meeting senators, cabinet members, Supreme Court justices, and officials from various federal agencies in the White House. NC application materials can be found on the NC Senate Youth website:
    Application open - August 1-October 3, 2021 CLOSED
     
    --Veterans of Foreign Wars Scholarship Program - Each year the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 9810 of Warsaw, NC and its Auxiliary offers annual scholarship programs for students in our local school district. These programs have been in existance for many years and give our youth an opportunity to express their feelings about a patriotic theme through a recorded CD or a written essay. There are two categories:
    Grade 9-12: "Voice of Democracy:
    Grade 6-8 "Patriot's Pen" 
    For more information, students may go to the following website:
    Deadline to apply: October 31, 2021 CLOSED
     
    --Wayne Community College Foundation Scholarships - Students can go to the website listed below to apply. In order for students to be recognized at EOY High School Award Ceremonies, they must apply on or before May 1, 2022. 
    Deadline to apply: Priority deadline is May 1, 2022. Students can apply after this date, but will not be recognized at high school awards ceremonies.  CLOSED
     
    --Winston Salem State University National Alumni Assn. Duplin-Sampson Chapter Scholarship Application - Students should be a high school senior, have a 3.0 GPA, submit a completed application packet, participate in a personal interview, and return the completed application packet postmarked by the deadline. 
    Deadline to apply: April 29, 2022 CLOSED
     
    --Women in Mathematics Scholarship - You are eligible if you are a current undergraduate or high school female student who is interested in mathematics or a related field of study. Students must be US Citizens or permanent legal residents. 
    Deadline to apply: August 01, 2022
     
    --Women in STEM Scholarship - $2,500 – 1 Award 
    To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must:
    A) Be a woman who is currently taking or planning to enter one of the STEM fields.
    B) Be enrolled or planning to enroll in a program of study at an accredited college or university.
    Applications can be found by going to:  https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12194/women-in-stem-scholarship
    Deadline to apply: April 1, 2022 CLOSED
     
     

    SCHOOL SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION:

     Duplin Early College High School: 

    NCSU Park Scholarship - Please see your school counselor for more information. CLOSED

    UNC Charlotte Levine Scholars Program - Please see your school counselor for more information. CLOSED

    UNC Chapel Hill Morehead-Cain Scholarship - Please see your school counselor for more information. CLOSED

       

    East Duplin High School:

    --NCSU Park Scholarship:

    For more information about this scholarship please visit https://park.ncsu.edu/.  If you are interested in applying as a school nominee complete the resume below and submit it to Mrs. Kennedy in student services (via email: brkennedy@duplinschools.net) by the deadline.

    Resume is located here: EDHS Resume

    Due: Thursday, September 9th CLOSED

    --If you are interested in applying for the NCSECU "People Helping People" Scholarship, please stop by the Guidance Office and see Mrs. Kennedy. The deadline to turn in your application is February 21, 2022. CLOSED

    --UNC Charlotte Levine Scholars Program:

    For more information about this scholarship please visit https://levinescholars.charlotte.edu/.  If you are interested in applying as a school nominee complete the resume below and submit it to Mrs. Kennedy in student services (via email: brkennedy@duplinschools.net) by the deadline.

    Resume is located here: EDHS Resume

    Due: Thursday, September 9th CLOSED

      --UNC Chapel Hill Morehead-Cain Scholarship:

    For more information about this scholarship please visit http://www.moreheadcain.org/. If you are interested in applying as a school nominee complete the resume below and submit it to Mrs. Kennedy in student services (via email: brkennedy@duplinschools.net) by the deadline.

    Resume is located here:  EDHS Resume

    Due: Thursday, September 9th CLOSED

        

    James Kenan High School:

    --NCSU Park Scholarship - Please see your school counselor or college adviser for more information. CLOSED

    ----If you are interested in applying for the NCSECU "People Helping People" Scholarship, please stop by the Guidance Office and see Mrs. Lee. The deadline to turn in your application is February 18, 2022. CLOSED

    --UNC Charlotte Levine Scholars Program - Please see your school counselor or college adviser for more information. CLOSED

    --UNC Chapel Hill Morehead-Cain Scholarship - Please see your school counselor or college adviser for more information. CLOSED

       

    North Duplin Jr/Sr High School: 

    --John Morris Rose Health Science Scholarship (students must be interested in a health science career)

    Download: John Morris Rose

    Deadline to apply: Wednesday, May 11, 2022 CLOSED

    --John Roland Sullivan Extra Effort Scholarship

    Download: John Roland Sullivan

    Deadline to apply: Wednesday, May 11, 2022 CLOSED

    --Kara Alexis Goodman Memorial Scholarship

    Download: Kara Alexis Goodman

    Deadline to apply: Wednesday, May 11, 2022 CLOSED

     --NCSU Park Scholarship:

    For more information about this scholarship please visit https://park.ncsu.edu/.  If you are interested in applying as a school nominee complete the resume below and submit it to Mrs. Lynne Smith, School Counselor (via email: lysmith@duplinschools.net) by the deadline.

    Resume is located here: NDJS Academic Resume

    Due: Friday, September 10, 2021 CLOSED

    --NCSECU Scholarship Application is due to Mrs. Lynne in the Guidance Office by February 21, 2022. Applications will go before the Scholarship & Awards Committee, and two applications will be selected from our school to go to the second round at the BOE. CLOSED

    --UNC Charlotte Levine Scholars Program:

    For more information about this scholarship please visit https://levinescholars.charlotte.edu/. If you are interested in applying as a school nominee complete the resume below and submit it to Mrs. Lynne Smith, School Counselor (via email: lysmith@duplinschools.net) by the deadline. 

    Resume is located here: NDJS Academic Resume

    Due: Friday, September 10, 2021 CLOSED

    --UNC Chapel Hill Morehead-Cain Scholarship:

    For more information about this scholarship please visit http://www.moreheadcain.org/. If you are interested in applying as a school nominee complete the resume below and submit it to Mrs. Lynne Smith, School Counselor (via email: lysmith@duplinschools.net) by the deadline. 

    Resume is located here: NDJS Academic Resume

    Due: Friday, September 10, 2021 CLOSED

     

     Wallace Rose Hill High School:

    --NCSU Park Scholarship - Please see your school counselor or college adviser for more information. CLOSED

    --UNC Charlotte Levine Scholars Program - Please see your school counselor or college adviser for more information. CLOSED

    --UNC Chapel Hill Morehead-Cain Scholarship - Please see your school counselor or college adviser for more information. CLOSED