Scholarship Opportunity

North Carolina Community Foundation Scholarships

Offered by North Carolina Community Foundation

A statewide scholarship search and application hub with donor-defined county, school, field-of-study and other criteria. The universal application covers many funds; other awards use separate applications.

EssayNot required
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Student

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

Most NCCF scholarships; exceptions have separate schedules

OpensDecember 15, 2026
DeadlineMarch 2, 2027

Eligibility

  • Meet a specific fund's donor-defined criteria; being a North Carolina student does not establish eligibility for every scholarship.
  • Check county, school, intended major and any need or academic restrictions for each selected fund.

Requirements

  • Complete the base application and each matched opportunity's required supplemental sections.
  • Provide transcript and reference contact details according to current portal instructions.
  • Some funds require FAFSA SAI and the financial-need form; requirements differ by fund.

How to Apply

  1. 1Most funds open December 15, 2026 and close March 2, 2027 at 5 p.m. Eastern.
  2. 2Review matching results and submit each scholarship opportunity; other funds require separate applications and different deadlines.