North Carolina scholarships and state aid
These are restricted to North Carolina residents specifically. It's the kind of local award that's easy to miss because it's never on the big national scholarship sites.
Most scholarships on this site have no state restriction at all, so it's worth also browsing the full list regardless of where you live. Know of a local North Carolina scholarship, through a school, Rotary club, or church, that isn't listed here? Let us know.
Open scholarships for North Carolina residents (2)
- Publix Charities ScholarshipsAmount varies
Publix Super Markets Charities
Publix Super Markets Charities runs a collection of scholarship programs, including the George W. Jenkins Scholarship and a DECA-member track for Publix associates, for students connected to the Publix community, mostly in its Southeastern operating states.
Deadlines vary by track (DECA-member scholarship due early January, Publix Cares due around July) — check publixcharities.org/scholarshipLast verified Sep 30, 2026 - North Carolina Need-Based ScholarshipUp to $7,640
North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA)
North Carolina residents attending a private, nonprofit college in-state can get up to $7,640 a year through this need-based scholarship, as long as their Student Aid Index is $15,000 or less and they qualify for a Pell Grant.
Ongoing — apply via FAFSA each year; no fixed competitive deadlineLast verified Sep 28, 2026