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The North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF) announced last week that nearly 140 college scholarships are now open for applications, representing nearly $1.8 million in scholarship funds.
NCCF is a philanthropic group that, according to its website, “partner[s] with donors to administer nearly 150 scholarship funds for the benefit of students across the state.” The scholarships are established through specific funds with criteria determined by the donor.
Most scholarships close for 2025 applications on March 3rd. Students can apply at no cost on the NCCF website using the NCCF’s Universal Scholarship Application, which matches students to applicable scholarships based on criteria like county of residence, GPA, and intended major.
There are also a few scholarships with separate applications and deadlines.
Applicants can apply for scholarships without needing to know where they’re going to school, and all sorts of students are eligible, including undergraduate, graduate, medical and professional school, and adult re-entry students.
There are also several scholarships for students planning to attend a technical school, trade school, or to participate in an apprenticeship.
According to the NCCF website, $300 million in grants and scholarships have been made available through the foundation since 1988.
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