Scholarships make higher education more affordable. These financial awards are granted by colleges, organizations, and private institutions to help students pay for tuition, room and board, books, study abroad, and other expenses. Best of all, scholarships don’t have to be repaid, making them an invaluable resource for families looking to ease the financial burden of college.
One of the most effective ways to increase your chances of earning scholarships is by earning competitive ACT & ACT scores. Many scholarship programs use these scores as a key factor in determining eligibility and award amounts. Strong test scores demonstrate your academic abilities, making you a competitive candidate for merit-based scholarships offered by colleges and external organizations alike. Some colleges use test scores to evaluate applicants for prestigious awards that can cover full tuition or more.
Because there are so many awards out there, searching for scholarships can seem overwhelming. Click here for tips on making the process less stressful. Watch this video to get advice from one of our APlus scholars who earned a full scholarship to NC A&T State University! #AggiePride
Below, we’ve compiled a list of scholarships to help you get started on your search. From national programs to local opportunities, there’s something here for everyone. Remember: the higher your scores, the more doors you can open to a bright and affordable college experience!
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| Scholarship | Additional Information | |
|---|---|---|
| Levine Scholarship at UNC-Charlotte | $115,000 over four years. | |
| Morehead Cain Scholarship at UNC-Chapel Hill | four-year award | |
| Jenkins Scholarship at University of Miami | four-year award | |
| Park Scholarship at NC State University | four-year award | |
| Goodnight Scholars at NC State University | first-year and transfer students in STEM | |
| Dowdy Scholarship at NC A&T State University | four-year award | |
| Cheatham White Scholarship at NC A&T State University | four-year award that provides four summers of fully funded enrichment and/or study abroad | |
| Cheatham White Scholarship at NC Central University | four-year award | |
| Various Academic Award at NC A&T State University | first-year students | |
| Wake Electric Membership Scholarships | Fred M. Alford Memorial Scholarship ($2,000) and Touchstone Energy Scholarship ($1,250) | |
| B.N. Duke Scholars at Duke University | four-year award | |
| Roberston Scholars | four-year award at Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hiil three summer experiences, funding for conferences throughout the academic year, and for two semesters of study abroad. | |
| USDA 1890 Scholars | four-year award at 19 universities for the study of food, agriculture, natural resource and other related sciences | |
| Thurgood Marshall Fund | over $20 million awarded each year | |
| National Merit Scholarship Program | students must take the PSAT during junior year of high school | |
| Hampton University Merit Scholarships | awards range from $10,000 to $25,000 per year | |
| ROTC (Reserve Officers Training Corps) | up to $70,000 annually | |
| Fayetteville State University Academic Scholarships | various scholarships available | |
| $1.6 billion dollar initiative funded via Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. | ||
| Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship Program | students must have financial need | |
| Elon University Merit Awards | Presidential awards of $7,500 – $10,000 annually | |
| North Carolina Teaching Fellows | $5,000 per semester | |
| Coolidge Scholars | four-year award | |
| Florida State University Benacquisto Scholarship | 100% tuition waiver for out-of-state students | |
| National Center for Learning Disabilities Scholarships | awards are renewable | |
| The Point Foundation Flagship Scholarship | includes financial support & access to leadership development programs | |
| Howard University Freshman Scholarship (HUFS) | covers eight semesters of enrollment | |
| CFNC (College Foundation of NC) Scholarship List | searchable by NC county | |
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