Scholarships for Private Schools in North Carolina
- The College Foundation of North Carolina offers the State Contractual Scholarship Fund Program specifically to students attending private colleges within the state. This program is awarded in amounts that vary by institution. To be eligible, an applicant must be pursuing an undergraduate degree and must have demonstrable financial need. Both part-time and full-time students are eligible for support through this program. Application processes vary by institution. Contact the office of financial aid at your school to apply.
- As of 2011, the North Carolina Education Lottery Scholarship is awarded in annual amounts of up to $3,400 to state residents at certain independent and private colleges in the state. To be eligible, an applicant must be enrolled for at least six credit hours per semester, must be a resident of the state and must be pursuing his first bachelor's degree. An applicant must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply.
- The College Foundation of North Carolina offers the North Carolina Legislative Tuition Grant Program specifically to students attending private institutions. As of the time of publication, this scholarship is awarded in amounts of up to $1,850 per year. To be eligible, an applicant must be attending school on a full-time basis and must be pursuing an undergraduate degree. Students interested in applying for the North Carolina Legislative Tuition Grant Program should contact their school's office of financial aid.
- Several scholarships are available to students pursuing degrees in certain disciplines and are available to students attending private institutions. For example, the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants offers scholarships of between $1,000 and $5,000 to students pursuing accounting degrees at any North Carolina institution. The North Carolina Restaurant Association Hospitality Educational Foundation Scholarship is available in amounts of up to $4,000 to students pursuing a bachelor's or master's in a field related to hospitality.
