Outer Banks Community Foundation Packet Closes Saturday March, 7, 2022
The Outer Banks Community Foundations Packet is run by the Outer Banks Community Foundation. Also, check out the helpful videos about the application process, available in Spanish as well, at this link.
The Dare Education Foundation helps students overcome financial obstacles that stand between them and their pursuit of higher education. Access information and apply online at https://www.dareeducationfoundation.org/scholarships.
From the website, you will find a link to the online application portal which includes brief video and written instructions. You will be able to save your application in progress and come back to it as often as needed until the deadline. You can view a PDF of the application to see the questions through the link below.
For a step-by-step walkthrough, please use this link https://www.dareeducationfoundation.org/def-grant-application-details
The SECU Foundation offers a 4-year scholarship valued at $10,000 to graduating seniors who plan to attend a 4-year public university in North Carolina. Application instructions, deadlines and dates will be emailed to parents and seniors on January 21st, 2022.
The Dare County Guarantee Scholarship Program provides $250,000 to pay any COA tuition and fees not covered by financial aid and scholarships. Awards are based on availability and additional funds may be given for books and computer needs.
Student will need to meet with the COA advisor to discuss qualifications and go through checklist. For more information, click the link below:
General Scholarships will be posted as we receive them. These are scholarships that are not included in the Local Scholarship Packet.
General Scholarships
These are scholarships available to any high school student. Please feel free to review and apply to any you qualify for. For assistance, please see your counselor.
Automotive Women's Association Scholarships:$2,500 - 15 awards available to female students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who are enrolled or will be enrolled in a full-time post-secondary automotive program. Deadline: June 12, 2021.
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program: Available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution. To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic listed on the scholarship web page.Deadline: June 12, 2021.
Students Against Drinking and Driving Scholarship: $2,500 - Available to a student who has a GPA of 3.0 or higher who has been admitted to a college or university and submits an essay of 500 to 1,000 words. Deadline: June 15, 2021.
There's Space for Everyone Scholarship:$2,500, 4 awards. Incoming and current undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in an accredited college or university during the fall 2021 semester are eligible to apply.
NC Scholarship - $2,000 - 12 Awards: To be eligible, a student must be currently enrolled as a high school senior or a student enrolled at an accredited college or university located within the U.S. and have a GPA of at least 2.5. Deadline: June 30, 2021.
AGMA Foundation Scholarship Program: $5,000 - 8 awards. To be eligible, a student must be interested in a career in the gear industry, and/or power transmission as it relates to the gear industry; and be currently enrolled or recently accepted as a full or part-time student in a nationally accredited program. Deadline: July 1, 2021.
Bottar Leone Scholarship: $2,500 - 2 awards.A student must be in good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and have a documented physical or mental learning disability. Deadline: July 1, 2021.
JusticePays: A $1000 scholarship open to anyone attending, or planning to attend a university or college within the 2021-2022 academic year. All the information about the scholarship and how to apply can be found here: https://www.justicepays.com/scholarship.
Here is a list compiled by Conquer Your Exam of North Carolina specific scholarships. Be sure to scroll down the page as they have quite a few different lists.
