Scholarship Information
College Scholarship Opportunities:
Students in North Carolina have an opportunity to earn scholarships that can help make college more affordable. To support more students on their path to higher education, The Sallie Mae Fund has again partnered with Thurgood Marshall College Fund and is accepting applications for the 2025-26 Bridging the Dream Scholarship Programs. The deadline is April 25, 2025. More details below:
- Bridging the Dream Scholarship for High School Seniors – 40 students will receive up to $10,000 each to help pay for a two- or four-year degree, professional certificate, or vocational training. Eligible students must demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, and extracurricular involvement.
- Bridging the Dream Scholarship for Graduate Students – 10 graduate students committed to making an impact in their communities will receive up to $10,000 in scholarships each.
In addition to scholarships, Sallie Mae also provides free tools and resources to help families plan for college, including a free scholarship search tool, that connect students to thousands of scholarships—no registration required at this link - https://www.sallie.com/.