I'm a high school junior in Burlington, NC, looking for local college scholarships. Are there any community-based scholarships or resources I should definitely check out to help fund my college education?
Sure! As a student in Burlington, it's worth looking into scholarships offered at a local, state, and national level.
Locally, the Alamance County Area Chamber of Commerce offers scholarships to Alamance county residents who are attending any two or four year accredited college or university. The Alamance Foundation also offers a variety of scholarships for community members. Additionally, you can reach out to local businesses and nonprofit organizations to see if they offer scholarships.
At the state level, the North Carolina Community Foundation offers a Student Aid program that gives out hundreds of scholarships annually. Consider also checking out the Golden LEAF Scholarship programs which can help students in North Carolina's rural counties with a history of tobacco farming.
Furthermore, the College Foundation of North Carolina offers the CFNC Grant for North Carolina residents and the North Carolina's Legislative Tuition Grant which is need-based.
On the national level, there's a wide range of scholarships covering different ranges of needs, interests, and academic disciplines. Websites such as Fastweb, Scholarship.com, and Appily can be useful tools for finding these scholarships.
Remember to start applying as soon as scholarship applications open, and to keep track of deadlines. Take your time with each application and put your best effort into it, especially the essay portions. Enlist the help of a trusted teacher or counselor for proofreading and feedback. Good luck!
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