Next NC Scholarship

Provider:College Foundation, Inc.

Award Amount

$5,000

Number of Awards

Multiple

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About This Scholarship

The Next NC Scholarship is a financial aid program that helps most North Carolinians from households making $80,000 or less pursue higher education. Students attending a community college will receive at least $3,000 per year, while those attending a public university in North Carolina will get a minimum of $5,000 per year. The scholarship can be used to cover expenses at any of the 58 community colleges or 16 UNC System universities across the state, including tuition, fees, books, food, and housing.

Award Amount

$5,000

Number of Awards

Multiple

Application Details

Time to Apply

<15 min

Frequency

Annually

Essay Required

No Essay Required

Eligibility Requirements

Must be a North Carolina resident eligible for in-state tuition

Must be a high school graduate or equivalent

Enrolled in an eligible undergraduate curriculum program

Taking at least 6 credit hours per semester

Completed the FAFSA with a Student Aid Index at or below 7,500

From a household with an annual AGI of $80,000 or less

Meet Pell eligibility criteria

Meeting the Satisfactory Academic Progress standards of the college or university

Not in default on any State loan or grant program

Not exceed the semester limits for state grants

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Scholarship Details

Amount
$5,000
Total amount awarded to successful applicants
Awards
Multiple
Number of awards offered
Deadline
June 1, 2026
Time to Apply
<15 min
Frequency
Annually

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