North Carolina Community Foundation Scholarships
The North Carolina Community Foundation offers a variety of scholarships primarily for higher education, accessible through a universal application.
Key facts
- Funder
- North Carolina Community Foundation
- Status
- Upcoming
- Next deadline
- March 2, 2027
- Amount
- Minimum $1,000, varies
- Who can apply
- Students
- Where
- NC
- Topics
- Academic achievement, College / university, Community service, CTE, Financial need, General education
- Official page
- https://www.nccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships/how-to-apply
- Apply
- https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=nccommunityfoundationscholarship
- Last verified
- October 13, 2026
Deadline note: 5 p.m. eastern time. Applicants are encouraged to allow enough time for recommenders to submit letters by this deadline. FAFSA Student Aid Index (SAI) upload also due by this date.
About this funding
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for North Carolina Community Foundation Scholarships?
Students
How much funding does North Carolina Community Foundation Scholarships offer?
Minimum $1,000, varies
When is the North Carolina Community Foundation Scholarships deadline?
March 2, 2027. 5 p.m. eastern time. Applicants are encouraged to allow enough time for recommenders to submit letters by this deadline. FAFSA Student Aid Index (SAI) upload also due by this date.
How do I apply for North Carolina Community Foundation Scholarships?
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.