North Carolina Need-Based Scholarship
Need-based scholarship program for North Carolina residents attending UNC system institutions, providing substantial tuition assistance.
Award Amount
$1,000–$6,500
per year
Deadline
March 15
application due
GPA Required
None
minimum
Field of Study
Any
eligible majors
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Renew annually
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Scholarship Value Calculator
Annual Value
$6,500
per year
4-Year Total Value
$26,000
if renewed each year
Loan Interest Saved
$9,100
at 6.5% over 10 years
Pro tip: Every dollar in scholarship funding saves roughly $1.35 compared to borrowing the same amount through student loans at 6.5% interest over a 10-year repayment period.
Eligibility Details
| Eligibility | North Carolina residents attending eligible North Carolina institutions |
| Demographics | North Carolina residents |
| Field of Study | Any |
| Type | need based |
| Renewable | Yes — renewable annually |
Frequently Asked Questions
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