Who Can Apply:
- Being a first-generation college student comes with many questions, difficulties, and gaps in knowledge that can make many aspects of the academic world feel isolating and unwelcoming.
- From not knowing when to start thinking about AP classes and standardized tests to not being able to turn to parents with questions about college applications to not having the financial means to pay for tutoring, test prep, application fees, and tuition, first-generation college students face many barriers that their peers may not have to navigate.
- This scholarship aims to support first-generation college students who need assistance earning their degrees so they can pay it forward to future generations of their families.
- Any underrepresented minority high school senior graduating in 2026 from a school in North Carolina may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they will attend college or pursue a certificate and if they will be a first-generation college student.
Submission: To apply, tell us how earning a degree or certification will impact your family dynamics for future generations.
Deadline: April 14, 2026
Amount: $500
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/be-great-NC-scholarship/