GREENSBORO, N.C. — A lot goes into getting ready for college. Students and parents are focused on final exams, college applications, and graduation. Taking the step towards higher education also involves securing the proper financial support. Most students will start college in the fall, so the majority of scholarship deadlines are centered around the spring. There are several organizations offering students financial aid and internship opportunities in the Triad.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Shift_ed
Shift_ed offers several scholarships for Guilford County School graduates. With their 4th annual March Madness program they are encouraging graduating seniors to apply. Not only do students get a chance to win, but the school with the most percentage of seniors registered will win $2,000 for their counseling department. Each senior at the winning school participating in the competition will get a prize too. Click here to start applying.
NC Scholarship
The NC Scholarship offers financial assistance to students enrolling at one of the 16 institutions of The University of North Carolina. There are not many required qualifications, so click here to apply.
National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Scholarship
The National Federation of the Blind's annual scholarship program is the largest of its kind in the nation. Students that are legally blind are able to apply for thirty different $8,000 merit-based scholarships.
Truliant Credit Union
Truliant offers scholarship opportunities for high school students entering college. The next set of applications doesn't open until October 2023, but it's never too late to start getting the required materials ready.
Latin Americans Working for Achievement Scholarship Program
The LAWA was started by a small group of women from Spanish-speaking countries in Charlotte, NC. Each year the organization helps young Latinos gain critical access to higher education by providing scholarship assistance.
National Center for Learning Disabilities
The NCLD offers annual assistance to students with learning and attention issues. One of the opportunities is called the COVID-19 Impact Scholarship and focuses on students whose college and life plans have been significantly impacted by the pandemic. To learn more about the various NCLD scholarships, click here.
Winston-Salem Foundation
The Winston-Salem Foundation has more than 140 scholarship funds available across a wide range of areas — no matter the GPA, high school, or college plans. Click this link for a list of opportunities.
Scales-Eversley Memorial Scholarship
A $1,000 scholarship is available for African-American high school seniors in Forsyth County. Students must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and commit to one of the four accredited four-year Historically Black Colleges and Universities. To see the full list of requirements click here.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Scholarships
The Tau Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated is offering five scholarships for African-American graduating high school seniors in Greensboro, NC. The deadline to apply is May 14, 2023. For more information send an email to krs@tauomega.org or reach out to the school guidance counselor.
Mayor's Committee for Persons with Disabilities 2021 Scholarship
Every spring, the Mayor’s Committee accepts nominations for the Stephen L. Knier Memorial Scholarship to support high school seniors with disabilities who plan to pursue a higher level of education. The scholarship is named in memory of Stephen L. Knier, former executive director of LIFESPAN Inc., a long-time member of the Mayor's Committee, and a community advocate for persons with disabilities.
INTERNSHIPS
NCDOT HBCU/MSI Internship and Fellowship Programs
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is offering internships and fellowships to students and alumni of Historically Black Colleges and Universities and minority-serving institutions. Participants will receive hands-on work experience with NCDOT and professional development opportunities such as networking and building resumes. The deadline to apply is March 31. For more information visit this website.
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