North Carolina Community Foundation Scholarships

About this opportunity

LOCAL ONLY — North Carolina and other states (residency varies by specific scholarship). These scholarships provide funding for students attending community colleges, four-year universities, career/technical schools, teaching credential programs, and graduate, medical, or professional schools. Awards are issued only to not-for-profit institutions and government entities, not directly to students or for-profit institutions. Scholarship amounts vary, with a minimum award of $1,000, and may cover tuition, room and board, books, fees, and other educational expenses. Eligibility criteria vary for each specific scholarship but are generally open to undergraduates, graduates, medical/professional school students, and adult re-entry students. Eligibility: Undergraduates, graduates, medical and professional school students and adult re-entry students. Students attending community colleges, four-year universities, career/technical schools, teaching credential programs and graduate, medical or professional schools in the United States. Scholarship awards are only issued to not-for-profit institutions and government entities such as public colleges or universities. Some scholarships require residency in North Carolina, but not all.

Who can apply?

• Students
• High school senior
• Other eligible student
• North Carolina and other states (residency varies by specific scholarship)

What can funding be used for?

How to apply

Applicants must create an account in the NCCF Scholarships Portal, then select the '2027-2026 NCCF Universal Scholarships Application'. After submitting the base application, eligible students will be matched with specific scholarship opportunities and may need to complete supplemental questions or provide additional information. Letters of recommendation, school counselor's email for high school transcripts, and FAFSA Student Aid Index (SAI) may be required.