April

April Scholarships - Listed by due date

PLEASE NOTE THAT SCHOLARSHIPS LABELED COMING SOON ARE NOT AVAILABLE YET. Once available, the tag will be removed and they will be in guidance and google classroom.

1 - Masonic Scholarship

  • $1,000

  • 3.0 GPA required

1 - AFA Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship Essay Contest 

Applicants are asked to write a 1,200 to 1,500-word essay that describes the impact of Alzheimer’s disease on themselves, their families or their communities, and what they have learned in light of coping with the brain disorder. The grand prize winner receives $5,000, with additional prizes awarded for runners up

4- American Indian Education Fund

The Undergraduate Scholarship service supports educational opportunities for American Indian and Alaska Native students by awarding more than 200 scholarships annually.

8 -  Sampson County Chapter of NC A&T Alumni Scholarship 

  • $1,000

  • Must have been accepted and plan to enroll at NC A&T

  • 3.0 or higher GPA required

  • Application available in Guidance or Mrs. Dove's Google Classroom.

11- UHS Athletic Booster Scholarship - UHS only

  • 2.63 weighted (85) GPA cumulative through 7 semesters

  • Active team member in a varsity sport

  • Participant in same varsity sport at least 2 years including senior year

  • Will attend a 4 year university or a 2 year college transfer program

  • Has never withdrawn from a varsity team

  • Application in guidance or Google Classroom

11 - Mark Robinson Scholarship - UHS only

  • Must be a UHS student who will attend a HBCU

  • Application in Google Classroom

  • Return application to Mrs. Dove by 12 noon

11 - Sampson County NAACP Scholarship

  • 3.0 or higher GPA required

  • Any race may apply

  • May attend a 2 or 4-year college

  • Application available in Guidance or Mrs. Dove's Google Classroom.

14 - William Irvin Warren Scholarship - MHS only

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Midway High School Senior

  • Minimum GPA of 2.5

  • Two scholarships $40,000 and $20,000

14- Rare Breed Mototcycle Club

  • Be a minority of African American descent, a U.S. Citizen and North Carolina resident.

  • Due at 12 NOON

  • Once you have submitted your application, please contact Scholarship Chair at rbmc.scholarship.excellence@gmail.com after 3 days to verify your application has been received.

14 - MHS Athletic Booster Club Scholarship - MHS only

  • $500

  • Two male and two female scholarships awarded

  • Must be an active participant in the same varsity sport for at least two years, including senior year

  • Parents must be Booster members

  • 2.63 weighted or higher GPA required

  • Application available in guidance and Mrs. Dove's Google Classroom

14 - Just a Mere Garden Club - MHS only

  • Must be a MHS senior, furthering your education in Horticulture

  • Application in Google Classroom and guidance

4/15-4/30 - Kiwanis Scholarship
Must be a Key Club Member

  • Application in Google Classroom or guidance

  • pay attention to the due date
    Due to Mrs. Dove by 12 noon 
    SECHS - 4/15 MHS- 4/28
    UHS - 4/29 HHS - 4/30

15 - Louis and Katie Raynor Scholarship 

  • 2.8 or higher GPA required

  • Application must be typed

  • $500

  • All Sampson County students should apply

  15 -Sampson Community College Scholarship 

  • Foundation Scholarship - Must have 2.5 GPA or higher

  • Academic Excellence Award Scholarship - Must have 3.0 GPA or higher and be in top 20% of class

  • Smithfield Hog Production Scholarship - Must have 2.5 GPA or higher and plan to enroll in Animal Science or an ag-related program at SCC

  • Click on the link above to apply and see Mrs. Dove for help

  • Amounts vary

  • COMPLETE FAFSA BY MARCH 1 for SAMPSON PROMISE

15 - Sampson County Lions Club Scholarship  

  • Any college-bound senior may apply

  • Application available in Google Classroom and Guidance

15 - NCFRW Caring for America Scholarship

  • Must be a dependent child of an NC service member wounded or killed while serving from 9/11 until present

15 - Woodmen Life UHS ONLY 

  • Must be a Woodmen Life member

  • Application in Mrs. Dove's Google Classroom or guidance

  • Mail your application

15 - Mack D. Foundation Breathe New Life Scholarship - MHS only 

  • $2,500 - Two awards given

  • Applicant or immediate family member must have or have had cancer

  • Please mail your own application by the date listed on the application

15 - SEANC Scholarship

  • Parents must be a SEANC member

15- North Carolina State Firefighter's Association Scholarship
The High School Graduate Scholarship application is open to any graduating high school senior who is a volunteer firefighter and a member of the North Carolina State Firefighters' Association (NCSFA), or who is the child of an active, retired, or deceased NCSFA member

16- Albert Herring Scholarship - HHS only 

  • Application available in Mrs. Dove's Google Classroom or in guidance

  • 2.75+ GPA required

  • All college-bound HHS students should apply 

16 - Living the Dream Scholarship - HHS only

  • $1,000

  • Must be accepted into a 2 or 4 year college

  • Return application to Mrs. Dove by 12 noon

  • Application in Google Classroom

16 - Tim Warren FFA Scholarship - HHS ONLY

  • Scholarship will be awarded to active FFA members majoring in the Ag field.

  • Applications can be found in Mrs. Dove's Google Classroom or guidance

  • Return to Mrs. Dove by 8 AM

16 - American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) Scholarship

We are proud to award one-time scholarships of $1,000 to high school seniors enrolling to S.T.E.M. collegiate programs in the Fall of 2022.

  • Unweighted academic average of B or better (3.0 on 4.0 scale) 

  • Graduating high school senior who intends to enroll next semester in an accredited college or university 

  • Pursuing a major in business, one of the physical sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics field 

  • Underrepresented minority (African Americans, Hispanic or Native Americans)

16 - Lois Weaver Arts Scholarship  

  • $500

  • Must plan to major/minor in visual art, music, art, dance, drama, arts education, graphic design, photography, or any arts related field.

  • Application available in Mrs. Dove's Google Classroom and Guidance.

  • Mail your application

17- LHS ONLY - Leoaprd Go

  • MUST BE A GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR.

  • MUST EXHIBIT LEADERSHIP, RESPECT, INTEGRITY, AND A DESIRE TO MAKE AN IMPACT.

  • NO RESTRICTIONS ON POST-GRADUATION PLANS—OPEN TO ALL CAREER PATHS.

  • MUST SUBMIT A 500-750 WORD ESSAY 

  • Email the application and essay to the email address on the application.

  • Application can be found in Google Classroom and the Scholarship Display

18 - NC Child Support Scholarship

At least one parent must be a current North Carolina Child Support Council member or an active Client of the Child Support Program (via IV-D services or AOC Clerk of Court services).

25 - Delta Mu Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma

  • Applicant must be a female who plans to major in education

  • Application can be found in Google Classroom or the scholarship display

25- McDonald’s Black & Positively Golden Scholarship Program

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and McDonald’s are proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Sixty-Three (63) scholars will be selected to receive a scholarship up to $15,000 for the 2024-2025 academic school year ($7,000 per semester), which can only be applied to verifiable costs associated with average tuition and usual fees.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate freshman, sophomore, junior or senior attending HBCU during the 2024-2025 academic school year.

  • Current cumulative grade point average of 2.7 or higher.

  • Able to demonstrate leadership abilities.

  • Able to demonstrate a financial need.

  • Be a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551.

25 - Fayetteville State University and Fay Tech S8 Program

Applicant must:

  • Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible non-citizen

  • Demonstrate financial need (must complete FAFSA)

  • Have a minimum high school GPA of 2.75

  • Enroll full-time or part-time at FSU or FTCC starting Fall 2025

  • Pursue an Associate Degree in Science (FTCC) or a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or Materials Science (FSU)

  • Commit to participating in FSU S8 Program activities

26- NC Child Support Scholarship 

  • At least one parent must be a member of the NC Child Support Council or a client of the Child Support Program

  • May attend a 2 or 4-year college

4/28-4/30 - Kiwanis Scholarship
Must be a Key Club Member

  • Application in Google Classroom or guidance

  • pay attention to the due date
    Due to Mrs. Dove by 12 noon 
    SECHS - 4/15 MHS- 4/28
    UHS - 4/29 HHS - 4/30

30- Criminal Justice Fellows Program

100% forgivable loan to attend any NC Community College to become a criminal justice professional

30 - HHS Athletic Booster Club Scholarship

  • Due by 12 noon to Mrs Dove

  • Two non-renewable $500 scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors
    each year (one male; one female)

  • Candidates must show academic promise with a high school GPA of 2.5 or
    better.

  • The high school record must reflect good citizenship and good character.

  • Active participant in the same varsity sport for at least two years

30 - HHS Only - Al Britt Football Scholarship

  • Must have made contributions to Football

  • The application can be found in the scholarship display or printed from Google Classroom

30 - HHS Only - Spearman Teaching Legacy

  • Must plan to teach

  • The application can be found in the scholarship display or printed from Google Classroom

30 - NC Safari/Allen Raynor Safety Awareness

  • Must have a hunter safety license

  • B average or higher required

  • The application can be found in the scholarship display or printed from Google Classroom

30 - NC Hispanic College Fund 

  • Must be of Hispanic background

  • 2.5 or higher GPA required

  • Indicate on your application if you would like to be considered for the engineering or Juntos scholarship in addition to the general Hispanic College Fund Scholarship

30 - Winston Salem State University Alumni

  • Must plan to attend Winston-Salem State University

  • Be a high school senior graduating or a graduate of a high school in Duplin or Sampson County.

  • Have a 3.0+ GPA.

  • The application can be found in Google Classroom or the scholarship display

30 - Workforce Development Scholarships

The North Carolina Home Builders Educational & Charitable Foundation, Inc. (NCHBECF) will award up to eight $1,000 scholarships to community college or technical school students in each of NCHBA’s eight regions.

Scholarships will be awarded to students who are entering a program considered to be a skilled trade in the construction industry (i.e., carpentry, welding, plumbing, electrical, masonry, etc.). 

  30 - Catching the Dream Scholarship

  • Eligibility Requirements: 

    • Must be a Native American student planning to attend/ or attending a college or university on a full-time basis, seeking a bachelor's degree or higher

  • Application Materials: 

    • 3 Letters of recommendation

    • 1 essay

    • Copy of test scores

    • Official transcripts 

    • Copy of letter of admission from an accredited college/university

31 - Junior League of Fayetteville Youth Scholarship Program

Available to Female HS students who demonstrate outstanding volunteer performance in Sampson, Cumberland, Bladen, Hoke, Harnett, or Robeson counties.

Union District Future Teacher - UHS ONLY Coming Soon 

  • Must plan to become a teacher

  • 2.5 or higher GPA required

  • $1,000

  • Return to Mrs. Dove

  • Application available in Google Classroom

When Mom is Gone COMING SOON

  • Any senior who is pursuing college whose mom has passed away may apply.

  • Application in guidance or in Google Classroom

Piney Grove Ruritan Club Scholarship - HHS only COMING SOON

  • Must live in Piney Grove Township

  • Application in GC or guidance

  • Return to Mrs. Dove by 12 noon