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 Scholarship Resources

Searching for scholarships is a great way to reduce student loan debt. But, the process can be overwhelming if you don't have the right resources. Before you begin your scholarship search, click here for scholarship search tips. Happy searching!

Scholarship Resources and Search Engines

Scholarship Search Engines for General Scholarships

College Foundation of North Carolina

Fastweb - Search Engine for Scholarships and Grants

Scholarships.com*

*Like this company on Facebook and get scholarship notifications!

Big Future by College Board

GradReady

Scholarship Search Engines for Spanish Speaking Students

www.mydocumentedlife.org

www.thencshp.org

Scholarship Search Engine for African American Students

www.uncf.org

 Outside Scholarships

Outside Scholarship Opportunities

Below is just a handful of the many outside scholarship opportunities available to college and university students. These scholarships are not institutional UMO scholarships. Rather, these scholarships are offered through private companies and organizations to help students just like you. This list is updated regularly as new outside scholarships are announced and discovered. Check back often to see the latest opportunities we have found. 

​Drug, Alcohol and Mental Behavioral Treatment Scholarship - $1000
(Deadline: October 30, 2019)
  • 500 word essay
  • applicants can be undergraduate or graduate student
​Credit Sesame - $2,500
(Deadline: October 30 & April 30)
  • Open to all majors
  • Must be enrolled at an accredited 2-year, 4-year, or technical/vocational college or university in the United States.
  • Open to college undergraduates, graduate students, and professional students
  • Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident
  • Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA




​Work Hard Scholarship & Play Hard Scholarship - $2500 for each award
(Deadline: October 30 & April 30)

  • Open to all majors
  • Must be enrolled at an accredited 2-year, 4-year, or technical/vocational college or university in the United States
  • Open to college undergraduates, graduate students, and professional students
  • Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident



​Worthy Women's Scholarship - 1st place $2500, 2nd place $1500, 3rd place $1000
(Deadline: December 2, 2019)

Scholarship Requirements:
    
  • To qualify, all papers must be submitted by December 2nd, 2019*
  • Must be enrolled in a continuing education professional studies program.
  • Applicant must be a permanent resident of the United States.
  • Applicant must identify as a female and be over the age of 30.
  • The paper must fit the criteria of the topics outlined above.
  • Worthy, Inc. has the rights to the submitted content.
  • Submissions must be sent in from the valid email address of the author.


​2019 Caitlin Wallace Memorial Scholarship - $1500
(Deadline: December 15, 2019)
​Mercer Mettl Scholarship for Emerging Leaders 2019 -- (3) $2000 awards
(Deadline: December 15, 2019)

To apply for the Mercer Mettl Scholarship For Emerging Leaders 2019, you must:

  •  Have a minimum 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale or equivalent scale.
  •  Have proof of enrollment in a degree course from a recognized university or college.

Note: Students in their first year of enrollment are not eligible
​Earnest Scholarships - (5) $5000 scholarships
(Deadline: December 31, 2019)

  • All applicants must be enrolled, or due to be enrolled, as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university for the semester that they are applying to receive the scholarship. 
  • Applicants are not required to have a minimum GPA. 
  • Applicants are not required to have a specific Major.
  • Domestic, international, and undocumented students may apply.
  • Students attending online universities are welcome to apply.


​Lakeview Health Scholarship - $3000
(Deadline: December 31, 2019)

Must be at least 18 years of age and an American citizen in order to apply for this scholarship award.

  • Retain a current GPA (grade point average) score of 2.5 or greater.
  • Received acceptance at a university, accredited college or accredited community college – or are currently enrolled at an accredited college, accredited community college or university.
  • Supply an essay of a minimum of 1000 words by the deadline of December 31, 2019.

​Empowered Future Teachers Scholarship - $10,000
(Deadline: January 1, 2020)
**For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a career in early education
​Building the Future Scholarship - $5000
(Deadline: January 1, 2020)
**For low income or minority undergraduate students pursuing a career in early education
​Alert1 Student for Seniors Scholarship - $500
(Deadline: January 10, 2020)

Eligibility and application details:
  •     Be a U.S. citizen
  •     Be a high school or college student attending an accredited U.S. college or university in 2020
  •     Provide answers to 3 essay questions (each answer to be under 300 words)


​Forgivable Education Loans Scholarship - amount varies
(Deadline: March 1)

** for select health care and education majors only
​Golden Leaf Scholarship - $3000
(Deadline: March 1)

**For high school seniors and community college transfers only
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Brightstar Systems Future Technologies Scholarship - $1,000
​(Deadline: March 15, 2020)
  • no minimum GPA
  • domestic, international, and undocumented student may apply

​From Classroom to Classroom Scholarship - $5000
(Deadline: June 30, 2020)
**For high school seniors pursuing an education-related degree.
​AdvancePoint Capital Financial Literacy Scholarship - $1000
(Deadline: August 1st annually)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • All applicants must be enrolled, or due to be enrolled, as a full-time undergraduate student at an accredited US college or university for the semester they are applying to receive the scholarship.
  • Applicants are not required to have a minimum GPA.
  • Applicants are not required to have a specific Major.
  • Domestic, international, and undocumented students may apply.
  • Students attending online universities are welcome to apply.




​Famous Company Scholarships - amounts and deadlines vary

Company List:  3M, Burger King, Coca Cola, Dr. Pepper, Dunkin' Donuts, Geico, Google & Lime Connect, Intel, NBA & TMCF, Neiman Marcus, Penguin Books, State Farm, NHL & TMCF, Visa, and Wendy's

    
Women Grants-$1500 and up
(deadline varies)
Various grants and programs for female high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduates. 
Americorps - $5,750 Scholarship and $1,000+ Living Allowance
(no deadline announced)
Americorps Information

CompareCards - $2,500 Scholarships
(no deadline announced)
CompareCards Scholarship Information
​Fry Scholarship-Veteran Affairs Benefit for Dependents & Spouses--scholarship amount varies
(no deadline announced)

​GMR Transcription Services - $500 Scholarships
(no deadline announced)
GMR Scholarship Flyer

Sussle - Free Scholarship Contest
(no deadline announced)
http://sussle.org/scholarship

 Nursing Students
Financial Aid Options for Nursing Students

​Click here​ to learn more