Scholarship Opportunity

Lumbee River EMC J. McN. Gillis Scholarship

Offered by Lumbee River Electric Membership Corporation

Member-family education support through a distinct Lumbee River EMC scholarship route.

EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, Adult Learner

Application Timeline

Important application dates

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

2026 intake; sponsor's annual first-Friday-of-March rule, next intake unconfirmed

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineMarch 6, 2026

Eligibility

  • Lumbee River EMC member OR child/legal ward of a member; the member's account must be in their name. A member-family applicant can qualify regardless of personal residency.
  • High school senior OR nontraditional student entering a two-year college or technical school in fall.
  • Use funds for education costs; payment goes directly to the institution.

Requirements

  • Confirm current portal requirements. Published legacy form requests personal statement, two essay responses, acceptance letter, counselor recommendation and transcript.
  • The legacy form requests income, academic rank/GPA and activities information; transcript and recommendation are sent directly by the counselor/principal.

How to Apply

  1. 1Watch for the next annual announcement; current sponsor links are labeled 2026.
  2. 2Select the correct four-year, agribusiness or two-year/technical route and verify the upcoming deadline before applying.

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