I'm exploring private colleges in North Carolina and I’m hoping to find scholarships to ease the financial burden. Does anyone have recommendations on where to look or know of specific scholarships for these schools?
Many private colleges in North Carolina offer institutional scholarships based on merit, need, or specific criteria.
Duke University, for example, provides several scholarships for prospective students. The most notable one is the David M. Rubenstein Scholars Program, a fully-funded scholarship initiative for first-generation, low-income students.
Wake Forest University is home to the Magnolia Scholars program, designed for first generation college students, and the Nancy Susan Reynolds Scholarship, which is a merit-based award that covers tuition, room, and board.
Davidson College offers the John Montgomery Belk Scholarship, which is a comprehensive package for four years and includes two special study stipends of $3,000 each.
Furman University also offers a variety of scholarships like the James B. Duke Scholarship, which covers full tuition, fees, room and board, and includes a one-time study away stipend.
Elon University's Fellows Programs offer scholarships ranging from $7,500 to full tuition. There are various Fellows Programs focused on different areas of study such as Business, Teaching, Communications, etc.
There are many other scholarship opportunities at other private colleges across North Carolina. The key is to research each school you're interested in to identify scholarships you may qualify for. You should also check out Appily’s scholarship database in order to find more scholarships relevant to your specific circumstances.
Additionally, don't forget to complete the FAFSA as well as it will help determine your eligibility for any federal, state, and institutional aid. Most colleges facilitate their own scholarship application process, but also consider third-party scholarships that are open to students attending any college.
Keep in mind that each scholarship will have its own set of criteria and deadlines, so it's important to stay organized and on top of the application processes.
Best of luck in your search for scholarships!
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