Scholarships

Air Force ROTC Scholarship Students must attend a school that has an Air Force ROTC program and meet the eligibility criteria. Application Deadline: December 1, 2016

Applicant must be a high school senior, have a cumulative gpa of 2.5 or higher, and be accepted into an institution of higher learning. Application Deadline: April 4, 2016

Army ROTC Scholarship Students must attend a school that has an ARMY ROTC program and meet the eligibility criteria. Application Deadline: January 10, 2016

Aspiring Nurse Scholarship This scholarship is open to all US high school seniors who plan to pursue college education in nursing, including LPN / LVN, ADN, and BSN programs. Applicants must be in good academic standing and on track to graduate from high school at the conclusion of the 2015-16 academic year. Only one application entry is accepted per student. Application Deadline: June 30, 2016

Better Business Bureau Torch Scholarship Applicants should personify high ethical standards as demonstrated through leadership, community service, overall personal integrity and academic excellence. Application Deadline: November 30, 2015

Betty S. Abernathy Memorial Scholarship Minimum score of 1,000 on the SAT (math/critical reading) or 22 (composite) on the ACT; Minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 or better; Must intend to teach science or math education upon completion of an undergraduate program. First preference will be given to a NC resident. Application Deadline: January 15, 2016

Scholarships will be awarded to __an immediate family member who resides in the same household__ of a //Retired U.S. Uniformed Services p//ersonnel living in Carteret, Craven, Jones or Pamlico Counties, or __an immediate family member who resides in the same household of__ an //Active Duty U.S. Uniformed Services p//ersonnel __permanently__ assigned to a command within the ABOVE FOUR (4) county area. Deployed military must be __permanently__ assigned to a command within the above FOUR (4) county areas. Application Deadline: May 1, 2016

Carteret Craven Electric Foundation Scholarship This scholarship is open to any senior that lives on the Carteret Craven Electric Cooperative lines and has been accepted at a 2 or 4 year college. Application Deadline: March 7, 2016

Applicant must be a high school senior, an African-American female, be active in the community church or other civic organization and have at least a 2.0 GPA. Application Deadline: April 11, 2016

Applicant must be a high school senior, have a cumulative gpa of 2.5 or higher and be accepted into an institution of higher learning. Application Deadline: April 1, 2016

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarship Applicants must be a high school senior in Craven, Jones, or Carteret counties. Application Deadline: March 18, 2016

Applicant’s church must be a member of the Martin Luther King Birthday Celebration Program Application Deadline: April 20, 2016

Student must be a Jones County resident, have a 2.5 GPA and be aspiring to work in education. Application Deadline: April 15, 2016

Each One Teach One Scholarship Applicants must be a first-generation college student, receive free or reduced lunch, have a weighted GPA of 2.7 or above and be a senior at Jones Senior High School. Application Deadline: March 18, 2016

Forgivable Education Loans for Service Students must be a legal NC resident, meet the GPA requirements, must not be in default or owe a refund on any federal or state loan, be willing to work in NC is a designated area, and maintain satisfactory academic progress. Application Deadline: April 1, 2015

Gates Millenium Scholarship Students are //**eligible**// to be considered for a GMS scholarship if they meet all of the following criteria: - Are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian & Pacific Islander American **or Hispanic American** - Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities - Meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria - Have completed and submitted all three required forms: the student's application (Nominee Personal Information Form), an evaluation of the student's academic record (Nominator Form) and an evaluation of the student's community service and leadership activities (Recommender Form) by the deadline January 31, 2016
 * - Are a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States **
 * - Have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 on an unweighted 4.0 scale or have earned a GED **
 * - Will enroll for the first time at a U.S. located, accredited *** college or university (with the exception of students concurrently pursuing a high school diploma) in the fall of 2016 as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student. First-time college enrollees can also be GED recipients.

Golden Leaf Scholarship Application Deadline: March 1, 2016

Applicants must be high school seniors planning to major in an agricultural field. Application Deadline: April 15, 2016

Application Deadline: April 9, 2016

Horatio Alger Scholarship Students must have at least a 2.0 GPA, and require financial assistance to attend college. October 25, 2015

Horatio Alger Career & Technical Scholarship Applicant must be a US Citizen, be younger than 30 years of age, be involved in community service and be able to demonstrate how you have overcome adversity. Application Deadline: June 1, 2016

HOSA Scholarship This scholarship is open to HOSA members majoring in one of the designated health career fields. Application Deadline: April 1, 2016

Application Deadline: March 31, 2016

John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest This essay contest is open to high school students in grades 9-12. Application Deadline: January 6, 2016

This scholarship is open to Jones County Residents, with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Application Deadline: March 1, 2016

Applicants must be a US Citizen, a graduating Jones County student who has applied to a post high school program. Application Deadline: April 15, 2016

Application Deadline: April 25, 2016

Application Deadline: May 9, 2016

Jones Senior High School Moorehead Cain Scholarship Endorsement Application Students should complete this application if they would like to be endorsed by the JSHS scholarship committee. Application Deadline: October 1, 2015

Jones Senior High School PARK Scholarship Endorsement Application Students should complete this application if they would like to be endorsed by the JSHS scholarship committee. Application Deadline: October 1, 2015

Student must be a senior with a 2.5 GPA, a member of a church, an attendance letter of the college you are attending. Application Deadline: May 16, 2016

Lenoir Community College Foundation Scholarship This scholarship is open to students that will be attending Lenoir Community College, with a 2.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need. Application Deadline: March 25, 2016

Application Deadline: April 1, 2016

Live Mas Scholarship The Live Mas scholarship is not based on your grades or how well you play sports. They are looking for the next generation of innovators, creators and dreamers.

Lenoir Rhyne Teaching Scholarship This scholarship is open to seniors that will be attending Lenoir-Rhyne and majoring in Education. Application Deadline: January 10, 2016

Applicants must meet all four eligibility requirements: ★ Child of a Marine or Navy Corpsman who served in a Marine unit ★ GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale ★ Income requirement must be met ★ Planning to attend an accredited undergraduate college or career training school in the upcoming academic year. Application Deadline: March 1, 2016

Applicants must be in excellent academic standing with their school and plan to enroll in college in the fall. Application Deadline: April 28, 2016

This scholarship is open to a High School Senior, __ an immediate family member who resides in the same household __ of a//Retired U.S. Uniformed Services p//ersonnel living in Carteret, Craven, Jones or Pamlico Counties, or __an immediate family member who resides in the same household of__ an //Active Duty U.S. Uniformed Services p//ersonnel __permanently__ assigned to a command within the ABOVE FOUR (4) county area. Deployed military must be __permanently__ assigned to a command within the above FOUR (4) county areas. Application Deadline: April 5, 2016

National Co-Op Scholarship Program Students must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and apply for admission to a WACE Partner Institution. Application Deadline: February 15, 2016

National Honor Society Scholarships The qualifications for these scholarships vary, check the website for details. Application Deadline: Varies

Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Students must attend a school that offers a Marine or Navy ROTC program and meet their eligibility criteria. Application Deadline: January 2016

NCACTE Guidance & Career Development Scholars Applicant must be a high school senior with a CTE concentration, be enrolled or accepted into an accredited four-year college/university, community college, or technical school for Fall 2016 with a CTE related major and have a minimum high school grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #444444; font-family: 'Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',Tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: 12.35px;">Application Deadline: April 15, 2016

1. Must be in your last year of high school. 2. Reside or attend school in one of the following counties in North Carolina: Duplin, Pender, Sampson, Wayne, Lenoir, Jones or Onslow. 3. Write and submit an essay on the provided topic. 4. Provide 2 references with one being from a teacher or counselor 5. Perform an interview with a poultry farmer. 6. You must exhibit good moral character. You may be asked for an interview by the NCPJ Committee. Application Deadline: April 30, 2016

Applicant must be a high school senior planning to major in accounting. Application Deadline: April 15, 2016

NC Bar Association This scholarship is available to students from families of NC law enforcement officers who have died or have been permanently disabled in the line of duty. Application Deadline: Friday, April 1, 2016

Applicant must be a high school senior and a member of the Farm Bureau. Application Deadline: March 31, 2016

NC Motherless Daughters Scholarship This scholarship is open to young ladies who have lost their mother, with a 3.0 GPA and have been accepted and intend to enroll in a four year university. Application Deadline: February 16, 2016

NC State Centennial Scholarship This scholarship is open to incoming freshmen at NC State University and applying to the College of Textiles. Application Deadline: December 1, 2015

NC State Good Night Scholars Program Students applying for this scholarship must submit their application for admission to NC State University by October 15th, be a NC resident, and have an exceptional academic record. Students family income must be within $30,000-99,000 and demonstrate financial need. Application Deadline: January 2016

NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award This scholarship is open to graduating seniors who operate their own small business. Application Deadline: December 18, 2015

__ Noodle Scholarship__ This scholarship is open to currently enrolled high school students that are permanent, legal US residents. __Application Deadline: March 31, 2016__

Prudential Spirit of Community Award This award is open to any student that has volunteered in the community. Application Deadline: November 3, 2015

Student must be attending a community college and majoring in an agriculture related field. Application Deadline: March 4, 2016

Student must be attending a 4 year college and majoring in an agriculture related field. Application Deadline: March 4, 2016

Riddle & Brantley Scholarship Applicants must meet the following guidelines: <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5;">*Be a U.S. citizen residing in North Carolina, or a legal permanent North Carolina resident. Application Deadline: May 20, 2016
 * Be accepted to an institution of higher learning
 * Be a current high school senior registered at a North Carolina high school or
 * A college student enrolled at a North Carolina college (2- or 4-year)

Students must be a member of their high school SkillsUSA, graduate between April 15, 2015 and October 1, 2016 and plan to enroll at Nascar Technical Institute.

Applicant must be a member of St. Peter's AME Zion Church or attend a high school in Craven, Jones or Pamlico counties. Applicants must also be a prospective high school graduate in good standing with their school and must have applied to enter a college, university or institution of higher learning to enroll on a full-time basis. Application Deadline: April 30, 2016

Application Deadline: March 31, 2016

Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA and have a maximum gross income of $95,000 Application Deadline: May 20, 2016

Applicants must have dependent status, as defined by the IRS. Application Deadline: April 30, 2016

UNCGuarantee UNCG Guarantee provides it recipients the opportunity to attend the University of North Carolina at Greensboro while accruing little or no debt. UNCG Guarantee requires the following from their applicants: Application Deadline: March 1, 2016
 * North Carolina resident for tuition purposes
 * Incoming freshman for Fall semester
 * Have a family income that does not exceed 100% of poverty (determined by FAFSA reporting)
 * Demonstrate academic promise and potential to the satisfaction of the UNCG Guarantee Committee {Composite SAT Score of 1000 or Composite ACT Score of 21}

UNC Greensboro Teacher Education Fellows Scholarship Applicants must have a minimum 3.8 GPA, SAT (Reading & Math) 1100 or ACT Composite 24 and select one of the select majors that lead to NC Licensure. Application Deadline: January 1, 2016

UNC Thomas Wolfe Scholarship Students must apply to UNC Chapel Hill by October 15th and complete the scholarship application by the deadline to be considered. Application Deadline: November 15, 2015

Wendy's High School Heisman This scholarship is open to seniors that are student-athletes. Application Deadline: October 2, 2015

West Teaching Scholarship at Catawba College This scholarship is open to students that will be enrolling at Catawba College and pursuing a degree in education. Application Deadline:

This scholarship is open to any girl, that is a graduating senior. Application Deadline: May 1, 2016