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Assistance League of the Triangle — High School Senior Scholarships
Assistance League of the Triangle Area
Multiple awards for seniors in Wake, Durham, or Orange counties enrolling at nonprofit NC colleges or technical schools.
Carol Ann Beerstecher Nursing Scholarship
Triangle Community Foundation
Up to $10,000 over two years for Triangle or Person County residents admitted to an undergraduate nursing program in North Carolina.
North Carolina Jaycees Outstanding Teenager Scholarship
North Carolina Jaycee Foundation
Statewide recognition and scholarship for well-rounded NC seniors sponsored through a local Jaycee chapter.
North Carolina 4-H Development Fund Scholarships
North Carolina 4-H Youth Development
Statewide 4-H scholarships for graduating seniors with multiple years of membership planning NC college enrollment.
North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program
Teach NC
Forgivable loan support up to $10,000 per year for students who commit to teaching in NC public schools after graduation.
Goodnight Scholars Program (First-Year, NC State)
NC State University
Up to about $24,000 per year for eight semesters for eligible in-state NC State first-years in STEM or STEM education majors.
Park Scholarships (NC State University)
NC State University
Four-year merit scholarship at NC State covering tuition, fees, room, board, books, enrichment, and more for selected first-year applicants.
Morehead-Cain Scholarship (UNC-Chapel Hill)
Morehead-Cain Foundation
Four-year full cost-of-attendance merit program at UNC-Chapel Hill with summer enrichment and Discovery Fund opportunities.
North Carolina Opportunity Scholarship (K-12 Private School)
North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority
State-funded tuition assistance for eligible North Carolina students in grades K-12 attending participating private schools.
Class 101 — 101 Scholarship
Class 101
National merit scholarship for U.S. high school students in grades 9-12 who demonstrate leadership and community impact.
Durham Bulls Explorer Post 50 (TV Broadcasting)
Durham Bulls / Capitol Broadcasting Company
Unpaid co-ed broadcasting internship for ages 14-20 producing live Durham Bulls television coverage.
Youth Mentoring Collaborative — Summer Social Justice Academy
Youth Mentoring Collaborative
Three-week hybrid program with a $250 stipend exploring social justice themes with Durham in-person days.
Builders Bridge Navigator Program
Builders Bridge
Trades career pathway with training intensives and hiring connections; verify Triangle placements before applying from Wake County.
Next NC Scholarship
Next NC Scholarship
Need-based grant aid for NC residents: at least $3,000/year at community colleges and $5,000/year at UNC System schools when eligible—apply…
SECU Foundation People Helping People High School Scholarship
SECU Foundation
$10,000 four-year scholarship for eligible NC public high school seniors—Wake County (WCPSS) receives at least one award annually; selection…
Town of Cary Jobs and Summer Opportunities
Town of Cary
Paid seasonal and part-time town positions—including camps, tennis, and recreation—for Cary residents and others who meet posting requiremen…
Morehead Planetarium Summer Science Camp High School Assistant
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
Paid seasonal assistant roles for high school students 16+ supporting Morehead’s summer science camps—apply through UNC jobs (Morehead depar…
Charles Harrison Smith, III Scholarship (Apex High School)
Triangle Community Foundation
$5,500 renewable award for Apex High School seniors nominated by teachers, for competitive universities with majors in engineering, business…