Scholarships Currently Accepting Applications:
*(listed in order of deadline date). Local scholarships listed in gold. Scholarships added within the past week listed in GREEN.
Last updated: 6/13/2016
College of Wilmington Bobby-Ruth Scholarship. $5,000 awarded to a graduating senior attending the College of Wilmington's Cosmetology program. http://www.collegeofwilmington.edu/
Deadline: June 30
Aspiring Nurse Scholarship. $1,000. Student should demonstrate a record of academic excellence and a passion for the nursing profession and the overall field of healthcare. http://www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com
Deadline: June 30
NC State Sigma Epsilon fraternity Balanced Man Scholarship. $250- $1,000. Applicants must be enrolled at NC State for the Fall 2016 term and exemplify the qualities of a sound mind and a sound body. Applicants have no obligation to join or affiliate with SigEp to be eligible for the scholarship. http://ncsusigep.com/recruitment/balanced-man-scholarship
Deadline: July 1
FirstSiteGuide Scholarship. $1,500. Applicants need to submit an essay on "Why Should you Start a Blog". http://firstsiteguide.com/scholarship/
Deadline: August 31, 2016
*(listed in order of deadline date). Local scholarships listed in gold. Scholarships added within the past week listed in GREEN.
Last updated: 6/13/2016
College of Wilmington Bobby-Ruth Scholarship. $5,000 awarded to a graduating senior attending the College of Wilmington's Cosmetology program. http://www.collegeofwilmington.edu/
Deadline: June 30
Aspiring Nurse Scholarship. $1,000. Student should demonstrate a record of academic excellence and a passion for the nursing profession and the overall field of healthcare. http://www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com
Deadline: June 30
NC State Sigma Epsilon fraternity Balanced Man Scholarship. $250- $1,000. Applicants must be enrolled at NC State for the Fall 2016 term and exemplify the qualities of a sound mind and a sound body. Applicants have no obligation to join or affiliate with SigEp to be eligible for the scholarship. http://ncsusigep.com/recruitment/balanced-man-scholarship
Deadline: July 1
FirstSiteGuide Scholarship. $1,500. Applicants need to submit an essay on "Why Should you Start a Blog". http://firstsiteguide.com/scholarship/
Deadline: August 31, 2016
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Guiding Kids In God's Creation Gobbles & Grunts Chapter Scholarship. $1,000. Applicants should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be involved with church, and have a love of the outdoors. A letter of recommendation from a church and school official is required. Application can be found here.
Deadline: June 1
Aspiring Business Professional Scholarship. $1,000. Applicants should have plans to pursue a business related field and have a demonstrable record of academic success. http://www.onlinembareport.com/ombar-aspiring-business-professional-scholarship-program
Deadline: June 1
Horatio Alger National Career & Technical Scholarship. Awards up to $2,500 to 510 students. Applicants should have plans to enroll at a community college to pursue a career or technical program. https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/about-our-scholarship-programs/technical/
Deadline: June 1
Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship. $1,000. Awarded to students that are interested in pursuing a fashion degree. Students need to submit an application and essay at http://www.fashion-schools.org/aspiring-fashion-professional-scholarship-program .
Deadline: June 1
Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship. $1,000. Awarded to students that are interested in pursuing an animation career path. Students need to submit an application and essay at http://www.animationcareerreview.com/animationcareerreviewcom-aspiring-animation-professional-scholarship-program.
Deadline: June 1
Betsy Y Justus Scholarship. $1,000 per year over 4 years and a personal computer. Scholarship for freshmen women who are pursuing an academic and career path in the areas of technology and engineering. Application can be found here.
Deadline: May 31
Aramark Scholarship. Eight scholarships in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded to Pender County students. Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Application can be found here.
Deadline: May 20
Merry Widows of Topsail Island Scholarship. $500 will be awarded to one Topsail High School senior who demonstrates financial need.
Application can be found here.
Deadline: May 18th
Society of Women Engineers. Offers scholarships and fellowships from $1,000- $20,000 for women pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in engineering, engineering technology and computer science. https://scholarships.swe.org/applications/login.asp
Deadline: May 15
SunTrust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes. $500. Free to enter and eligibility not based on GPA or financial need. Enter online once every two weeks up to 15 times between October 30th and May 13th.
https://suntrusteducation.com/scholarshipsweepstakes/index.html
Deadline: May 13
Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Cape Fear Post Scholarship. $1,000 per year over four years. Applicants should be planning on pursuing an engineering or architecture degree, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and submit a reference form. Application and reference form can be found here.
Deadline: May 5
David. W. and Anne B. Pearsall Merit Scholarship at UNCW. This scholarship is given to outstanding students in Pender County who will pursue higher education at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Application can be found here.
Deadline: May 2
Wilmington Road Runners Club Scholarship. $1,000 awarded to one male and one female in Brunswick, Pender or New Hanover County. Applicants must have show participation in cross country and/or track. The high school coach must submit the nomination for the applicant. Guidelines and application can be found here.
Deadline: May 2
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Scholarship. Two scholarships in the amount of $250 will be awarded to female students in Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover or Pender County. Application can be found here.
Deadline: May 1
Melvin Thompson Lower Cape Fear Alumni Chapter- Fayetteville State University Scholarship. Amount not specified. For students in New Hanover, Brunswick, or Pender Counties who are planning on attending Fayetteville State University. See Mrs. Allabaugh for application.
Deadline: April 30
Burgaw Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship. $1,000 is awarded to three Pender County students. GPA of 3.5 or higher, demonstrated leadership, community service and work ethic. Essay and letters of recommendation required. Application can be found here.
Deadline: April 29
SECU Foundation "People Helping People" Scholarship. $10,000 over four years given to one Topsail High School student. Must be attending one of the 17 UNC system universities, have a 2.5 GPA and demonstrate leadership, excellence of character, integrity and community involvement. Preference given to students whose parents or guardians are public sector employees who live and work in North Carolina. Application can be found here.
Deadline: April 27
Jones Onslow Electric Membership Corporation Scholarship. $1,000 awarded to two Topsail High School students. Students must write an essay describing their volunteer work and contributions to our community as part of the application. Application can be found here.
Deadline: April 27
Kiwanis Club of Hampstead Robert Carpenter Memorial Scholarship. $1,000 awarded to two students. The qualities of leadership, exemplary conduct, community service and the student essay are of primary importance. Active membership in Key Club will be considered, though not mandatory. Application can be found here.
Deadline: April 22
Patsy Howard Memorial Scholarship. $750. Two scholarships will be awarded to female students in Duplin or Pender counties. Applicants must plan to enter an educational field.Application can be found here.
Deadline: April 18
Knights of Columbus of Hampstead Scholarship. $1,000. Applicant should submit an essay which describes why your Catholic faith is important to you along with the scholarship application. Application can be found here.
Deadline: April 17
Coastal Pender Rotary Club Scholarship. $1,000 per year over four years will be awarded to a Topsail High School senior. Application can be found here.
Deadline: April 15
Cape Fear Community College Foundation Merit Scholarships. $2,600. Students must be a Pender or New Hanover graduate, have a 3.5 unweighted GPA and be in the top 25% of their class. Completed applications should be emailed to Wendy Littlefield at [email protected] or mailed to Wendy Littlefield, CFCC Foundation , 411 North Front Street, Wilmington, NC 28401. http://cfcc.edu/foundation/merit-scholarships/
Deadline: April 15
NCACTE Guidance & Career Development Scholarship. $1,000. Applicant must have a CTE concentration and a minimum GPA of 3.0. More information, including application, can be found here.
Deadline: April 15
The Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship. $1,000. Application can be found here: http://www.topsailchamber.org/
Deadline: April 15
Edna R. Kellett Memorial Scholarship. $1,500 renewable each year. Awarded to one Topsail High School senior. Applicants should have a weighted GPA of 3.5 or higher and be accepted into a North Carolina college or university. Application can be found here.
Deadline: April 15
Hampstead Lions Club Scholarship. Amount varies between $1,000 and $3,000. Application can be found here. Students will be interviewed.
Deadline: April 15
Hampstead Lions Club Billy Oliver Scholarship. $2,500 renewable for four years. Applicant must plan on attending NC State for Engineering. Application can be found here. Students will be interviewed.
Deadline: 15
Hampstead Detachment 1321 Marine Corps League Scholarship. $1,000. Student should have an immediate or extended family member in the Marine Corps League in good standing (active or who have lost their lives in the line of duty). Application available here.
Deadline April 15
The North Carolina Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation. $600. Students must enroll in an accounting degree program and show a firm intention to continue into the field of Accounting. Application can be found here.
Deadline: April 15
Retired Teachers of the Cape Fear Area Scholarship. $1,000. Priority will be given to but not limited to students interested in pursuing a career in education. Application can be found here.
Deadline: April 15
Topsail High School Student Council Scholarship. $1,000 is awarded to two students. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 as well as strong community service or a record in extra-curricular activities that benefits the THS community. Application can be found here.
Deadline: April 15
Topsail Island Women of the Moose Scholarship. $1,000 is awarded to one Topsail High School student. Applicant must have a GPA of at least 3.0. Application can be found here.
Deadline: April 15
Kiwanis Club of Topsail Island Area Legacy Scholarship. $3,000. Scholarship is awarded to a student who is the child or grandchild of a current member of the Topsail Kiwanis Club. Application can be found here. Completed applications should be mailed to address on application.
Deadline: April 8
Hampstead Women's Club Scholarship. Three scholarships each in the amount of $2,000 are awarded to Topsail High School seniors. This is a merit-based scholarship that requires two recommendations and a completed scholarship application which can be found here. Completed scholarship applications should be turned in to Mrs. Allabaugh in Student Services.
Deadline: April 8
Topsail High School PTSO Scholarship. $500 awarded to two Topsail High School seniors. The applicant or their family must be a THS PTSO member by February 15, 2016. Minimum weighted GPA of 3.5 or higher. Application can be found here.
Deadline: April 6
Kiwanis Club of Topsail Island Area Scholarship. $3,000. Application can be found here. Completed applications should be turned in to Mrs. Allabaugh.
Deadline: April 6
Kiwanis Club of Topsail Island Area Key Club Scholarship. $3,000. Scholarship is awarded to a student who is a Key Club member at Topsail and Dixon High School. Application can be found here. Completed applications should be turned in to Mrs. Allabaugh.
Deadline: April 6
North Carolina Retail Merchants Association Scholarships. 48 awards given out at $2,500 each. Must work in retail or have a parent who works in retail. http://retailpaysforcollege.org/
Deadline: April 4
North Carolina Blueberry Festival Association Essay Scholarship. A minimum of five $4,000 scholarships will be awarded to students in Bladen, Duplin, New Hanover, Pender or Sampson counties. http://www.ncblueberryfestival.com/scholarship/
Deadline: April 1
Alliance Credit Union Rose M. Ratka Scholarship. $2,000 awarded to up to five students. Applicants are evaluated on academics, volunteerism, leadership and an essay. https://www.alliancecu.org/about-us/rose-ratka-scholarship
Deadline: April 1
American College Foundation Visionary Scholarship. $1,000- $5,000. Must complete application, submit transcript and write essay on "Why College Is Important to Me." http://www.americancollegefoundation.org/college_planning/home.aspx
Deadline: April 1
Surf City Surf School/Daddy Mac's Beach Grille Scholarship. $500. One scholarship will go to a Topsail High School senior. Application can be found online here.
Deadline: March 31
Wilmington Civitan Club Scholarship. $1,000. Wilmington Civitan Club will award eight $1,000 scholarships to New Hanover and Pender County seniors. Students should type a 500 word essay that describes plans and aspirations beyond high school and submit two letters of recommendations with the application. Click link for more information and full application. http://www.nccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships/show?id=1359&from=53
Deadline: March 31
Camp Lejeune Officer Spouse's Club Scholarship. Applicants should have a parent who is active duty at Camp Lejeune or is retired or deceased with their last station being Camp Lejeune. Minimum GPA of 3.0. Scholarships are awarded for academic excellence and merit. Application can be found here.
Deadline: March 14
Shell Oil Company Technical Scholarship. $2,500. Applicants should plan on enrolling in engineering or the energy industry and have demonstrated aptitude in mathematics and science. For more information click here.
Deadline: March 3
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation. Amount varies. Applicants must be the child of a Marine or Navy Corpsman, have a GPA of 2.0 or higher and meet income requirements. More information and application materials can be found here.
Deadline: March 1
Golden LEAF Scholarship. $12,000. Students must attend a North Carolina participating college or university. Click here for complete list of colleges and universities and application instructions. Students must complete the FAFSA and demonstrate financial need.
Deadline: March 1
Buick Achievers Scholarship. 50 Scholarships each up to $25,000 per year. Students who plan to major in a course of study specified on engineering, technology or design, or with an interest in the automotive industry are encouraged to apply. More information and application can be found here.
Deadline: February 29
Albert Lee Wright, Jr. Memorial Migrant Scholarship. $3,000. For a a mobile student or students who have attended more than one school in a year and/or who have traveled on their own or with a parent or guardian in pursuit of qualifying agricultural, agriculture-related, timber or fishing work in the summer or regular school term. http://www.nasdme.org/AlWright2016.pdf
Deadline: February 26
The Historical Society of Topsail Island. Amounts range between $500 and $3,000. Applicants must choose a historical event from Pender or Onslow county and present that information in an essay, artwork, song or poetry. Applicants should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, community involvement and two letters of recommendation. http://www.topsailhistoricalsociety.org/scholarships.html
Deadline: February 24
National Co-op Scholarship Program. Varying amounts. Must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and apply for admission at the WACE Partner Institution. Visit waceinc.org for more information. http://waceinc.org/scholarship/index.html
Deadline: February 15
Davidson Fellows Scholarship. $10,000- $50,000. Awarded to students who complete a significant project within the categories of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Literature, Music, Philosophy, or "Outside the Box." http://www.davidsongifted.org/fellows/
Deadline: February 10
Ralph Robbins Scholarship through the Wilmington Choral Society. $1,000. Applicant must be active in a vocal arts program and have plans to continue their study of vocal performing arts or music education in a post-secondary institution (does not need to major in music.) http://www.wilmingtonchoralsociety.com/scholarship.php
Deadline: February 10
Jagannathan Scholarship. Amount varies. Student must plan to enroll at one of the constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina and have demonstrated academic achievment, leadership and financial need. Application can be found here.
Deadline: February 1
Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarship. $2,500-$25,000. This scholarship is not need-based or obstacle-based. Create and submit a video (2 minutes or less) that tells the story of your life's passion. https://www.livemasscholarship.com/#home
Deadline: January 31
NCSHP Hispanic College Fund. $500- $2,500. GPA of 2.5, letters of recommendation, personal statement http://thencshp.org/programs/nc-hispanic-college-fund/
Deadline: January 15
Paying 4 College by College Week Live Scholarship. $5,000. Register for this online event on January 14th from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m. and be entered to win the scholarship just for participating. The event will allow students to live chat with admissions and financial aid counselors, get advice and research ways to pay for a college education. Click here to register.
January 14
Gates Millenium Scholars. Must be African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific American or Hispanic American, GPA of 3.3, demonstrate financial need, leadership abilities. https://www.gmsp.org/publicweb/aboutus.aspx
Deadline: January 13
Bill & Melina Gates Foundation- Gates Millenium Scholars Program. Must be African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander or Hispanic American. GPA of 3.3. http://www.gmsp.org/
Deadline: January 13
Elon Teaching Fellows. $5,500 renewable each year. A program for the preparation of teacher leaders and scholars which includes unique enrichment experiences. http://www.elon.edu/e-web/academics/education/teaching_fellows/highlights.xhtml
Deadline: January 10
Lenoir-Rhyne University Teaching Scholars.