SCHOLARSHIPS!
🎓Seniors should visit the IECHS Student Services Website to learn about senior information and to look for scholarship information.
Please see scholarship links for specific colleges. Find your college choice and see what scholarship opportunities are available.
UNC SYSTEM SCHOLARSHIP SITES
Appalachian State University: https://scholarships.appstate.edu/
University of North Carolina at Asheville: https://www.unca.edu/.../finan.../types-of-aid/scholarships/
East Carolina University: https://scholarships.ecu.edu/
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: https://studentaid.unc.edu/.../what-aid-is.../scholarships/
Elizabeth City State University: https://www.ecsu.edu/financial-aid/types-of-aid.php
University of North Carolina at Charlotte: https://ninercentral.charlotte.edu/.../types.../scholarships
Fayetteville State University: https://www.uncfsu.edu/.../scholarships-(paying-for-college)
University of North Carolina at Greensboro: https://www.uncg.edu/costs.../financial-aid/scholarships/...
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University: https://www.ncat.edu/.../types-of-aid/scholarships/index.php
University of North Carolina at Pembroke: https://www.uncp.edu/.../costs-and.../scholarships-savings
North Carolina Central University: https://www.nccu.edu/ssa/scholarships
University of North Carolina at Wilmington: https://uncw.edu/.../financial-aid/types/scholarships/
North Carolina School of the Arts: https://www.uncsa.edu/financialaid/types-of-aid.aspx
Western Carolina University: https://www.wcu.edu/apply/scholarships/
North Carolina State University: https://studentservices.ncsu.edu/.../types.../scholarships/
Winston-Salem State University: https://www.wssu.edu/.../scholars.../scholarships/index.html
💸 The Junior League of Greenville is now accepting applications for our scholarship program! Three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to qualifying female graduating high school seniors of Pitt County.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicant must be a woman of at least 17 years of age.
- Currently a graduating high school senior
- Current resident of Pitt County
- Pending acceptance to a post-secondary institution
- May not be an immediate relative of a JLG member (i.e. sibling, daughter)
Scholars must use the funds awarded within one calendar year from the official award date. Scholarship funds will be dispersed directly to the educational institution for expenses incurred while attending program (e.g., tuition/program fees, books, supplies, lodging). Deadline to apply is April 12th. 2024 Scholarship Application can be found here.
💸 The Bill Grimm Memorial Scholarship- If you plan to major in Sports Medicine, this scholarship is for you. Click HERE for more information and the application. The deadline is April 5, 2024.
💸Perkins Health Professionals Scholarship - If you are interested in the medical field and you plan to attend East Carolina University or Pitt Community College. Click HERE for the application. The deadline is April 5.
💸PCS Educator Fellow - If you are interested in becoming a teacher, this is the scholarship for you. Click HERE for the application. The deadline is April 5, 2024.
💸Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship- Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship for students who plan to attend East Carolina University or Pitt Community College. Click HERE for more information and the application. The deadline to submit is March 15.
💸Almire Major Smith Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
1. African American: Male or Female
2. Preferred to be a member of JROTC but not a qualification
3. Must be attending a community college, or college/university in NC
4. GPA: 3.0 weighted
5. Involved in Community and/or Extra Curricular Activities
Click HERE for the application. Deadline is April 5, 24.
💸Child Support Council Scholarship- The North Carolina Child Support Council is a non-profit organization comprised of Child Support Professionals, the Judiciary, and others involved in the Child Support process. Each year the Council sponsors $1,500 scholarships in memory of Bob R. McGuire. Mr. McGuire was an advocate for the program in both the public and private sectors.
This year’s winners will be selected in May 2024 and presented scholarships during the Opening Session of the North Carolina Child Support Conference in August 2024. Click HERE for more information.The deadline to apply is April 5, 2024.
💸Parker/Jernigan Scholarship Fund- Clay and Marcie Parker fund this scholarship in their parents’ honor and memory for $30,000 to help cover tuition expenses.
Weighted GPA of no less than a 3.0
Two letters of recommendation from either a teacher, guidance counselor, principal, pastor or employer on letterhead. (1 must be from a school educator)
Resume laying out employment, extracurricular activities, and community involvement.
Demonstrated interest in Health Science or Business Career path.
Applicant must demonstrate high moral character (no criminal history)
Please list academic and career goals
Please attach the official school transcript of grades. ACT or SAT score preferred.
Interview required for the finalists.
Click here to download the application. The deadline is April 5, 2024.
💸 Elizabeth Savage Scholarship A local scholarship from Alpha Delta Kappa - Alpha Iota Chapter here in Pitt County for high school students with a declared Education major going into college in the Fall. This is also available for college students. Click here for access to the application. Applications are due by March 2, 2024.
💸The North Carolina Alpha Delta Kappa Student Achievement Scholarship is available through the North Carolina Community Foundation. This scholarship is $2000 and is open to a male or female, on track to graduate and planning to attend a 2-year or 4-year college or university. Specific eligibility requirements are: SAT score of 990 to 1130 or ACT composite score of 20 to 24; unweighted GPA of 2.5 to 3.5; good character, integrity, leadership potential and service to school, community and church.Students wishing to apply should check the NCCF website and watch for the updated application, usually in January. Then follow the NCCF guidelines to apply only through their online application portal. No printed or emailed applications will be accepted.
Application Link through www.nccommunityfoundation.org
💸The Clare Johnson Marley-Mary Earle Berger Fine Arts Scholarship is open to any student who is currently graduating from an accredited public high school in North Carolina and who expects to enroll in a four-year college or university next fall, and who is declaring as his/her major in an area of the fine arts. Specific eligibility requirements are: Academic rank in top 20% of class, Minimum SAT score of 1220 or ACT composite score of 25, good character and participation in extracurricular activities (school and community). Financial need is not the primary consideration. (Samples of talent are required to be submitted with the application.) This application is due March 1st. Application Link: The Clare Johnson Marley - Mary Earle Berger Fine Arts Scholarship 2024 Application
💸The Mary Rose Mills-Linda Rankin Memorial Scholarship is open to any student who is currently graduating from an accredited public high school in North Carolina and who expects to enroll in a four-year college or university next fall. Specific eligibility requirements are: Academic rank in top 10% of class, Minimum SAT score of 1290 or ACT composite score of 27, good character and participation in extracurricular activities (school and community). Financial need is not the primary consideration.This application is due March 1st. Application Link: Mary Rose Mills - Linda Rankin Memorial Scholarship 2024 Application
💸The Eunice Riggins Memorial Scholarship: is open to any young woman who is currently graduating from an accredited public high school in North Carolina and who expects to enroll in a four-year college or university in North Carolina next fall. Specific eligibility requirements are: Academic rank in top 10% of class, Minimum SAT score of 1220 or ACT composite score of 25, good character and participation in extracurricular activities (school and community). Financial need is not the primary consideration.This application is due March 1st. Application Link:Eunice Riggins Memorial Scholarship 2024 Application
💸SECU People Helping People Scholarship: Below you will find materials and the application for the SECU People Helping People Scholarship. The SECU Foundation has provided more than $70 million in scholarships, helping North Carolina students attend our public universities since 2004. Please read over the eligibility criteria to make sure that you are eligible for the scholarship (see attachment below).
Pitt County Schools will receive 6 scholarships for the 2024 award year to be distributed within our school district. Each school may submit up to 3 applications for county review. Please do not submit applications for students who will receive a large NC scholarship.
TIMELINE
January 5, 2024 - Application and Information to students
March 1, 2024 - Applications/supporting documents DUE TO MS. PUTNEY
March 4 - 8, 2024 - Interviews will be Scheduled
March 11- 15, 204 - Ms. Putney will submit the top three applicants to the District Office
Application Process Information Eligibility Criteria FAQs
REMINDER: The application must be sent electronically as a Word Document only. The document is macro-enabled to allow SECU Foundation to import student data. Please do not send it as a pdf.
💸Fastweb: 24 Scholarships to Apply for in 2024 totaling more than $200,000 ->Visit Fastweb for more information!
💸Noon Rotary Scholarship: $1500 College Scholarship Announcement
For Graduating High School Seniors in Pitt County Academic Year 2023-2024. The application has several parts, and the entire application process is digital. The application is available at
https://noon.greenvillencrotary.com/scholarship/. The application deadline is March 8th, 2024
💸Ausmus G. Wells Scholarship. Applications will be accepted starting on October 19, 2023 and ending on March 11, 2024. Scholarship candidates will apply online at www.csascholars.org/wels. The deadline to apply is March 11, 2024.
