Scholarships for Wake County High School Students
Find scholarships for students in Wake County, including local foundations, state programs, and national awards with connections to the Triangle region. Use these listings to track deadlines, eligibility, and official application links in one place.
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North Carolina Jaycees Outstanding Teenager Scholarship
North Carolina Jaycee Foundation
Statewide recognition and scholarship for well-rounded NC seniors sponsored through a local Jaycee chapter.
North Carolina 4-H Development Fund Scholarships
North Carolina 4-H Youth Development
Statewide 4-H scholarships for graduating seniors with multiple years of membership planning NC college enrollment.
KWF President’s Scholarship (Delta Sigma Theta)
Delta Sigma Theta — Knightdale-Wake Forest Alumnae Chapter
One-time $15,000 award for an African American female senior in the Knightdale–Wake Forest chapter service-area schools.
Sigma Rho Zeta High School Scholarship (Cary Zetas)
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority — Sigma Rho Zeta Chapter (Cary)
One-time $1,500 scholarship for Wake County graduating seniors with at least a 3.0 unweighted GPA.
Assistance League of the Triangle — High School Senior Scholarships
Assistance League of the Triangle Area
Multiple awards for seniors in Wake, Durham, or Orange counties enrolling at nonprofit NC colleges or technical schools.
Triangle Scholarship Fund
Triangle Community Foundation
Up to $10,000 over four years for a Triangle high school senior who shows extraordinary community commitment (plus an adult learner award).
GSK Opportunity Scholarship
Triangle Community Foundation
Up to $20,000 over four years for Chatham, Durham, Orange, or Wake County residents attending a public university in North Carolina.
Carol Ann Beerstecher Nursing Scholarship
Triangle Community Foundation
Up to $10,000 over two years for Triangle or Person County residents admitted to an undergraduate nursing program in North Carolina.
Class 101 — 101 Scholarship
Class 101
National merit scholarship for U.S. high school students in grades 9-12 who demonstrate leadership and community impact.
Coach Bob Pittard Scholarship
WakeEd Partnership
A renewable scholarship worth up to $50,000 total for graduating seniors from Apex High School or Green Hope High School who earned a varsit…
Wake County Housing Authority Scholarships
Wake County Housing Authority
Multiple scholarship programs worth $500 to $12,000 for students living in Wake County public or assisted housing.
Coca-Cola Scholars Program
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
National $20,000 achievement-based scholarship for graduating high school seniors who demonstrate leadership, service, and impact.
Golden LEAF Scholarships
Golden LEAF Foundation
North Carolina scholarship programs for students from rural and economically distressed counties, administered by the Golden LEAF Foundation…
Garner EDC Endowed Scholarship (Garner & South Garner HS → Wake Tech)
Wake Tech Community College
Scholarships for Garner Magnet and South Garner High graduates with financial need who attend Wake Technical Community College.
North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program
Teach NC
Forgivable loan support up to $10,000 per year for students who commit to teaching in NC public schools after graduation.
Goodnight Scholars Program (First-Year, NC State)
NC State University
Up to about $24,000 per year for eight semesters for eligible in-state NC State first-years in STEM or STEM education majors.
Park Scholarships (NC State University)
NC State University
Four-year merit scholarship at NC State covering tuition, fees, room, board, books, enrichment, and more for selected first-year applicants.
Morehead-Cain Scholarship (UNC-Chapel Hill)
Morehead-Cain Foundation
Four-year full cost-of-attendance merit program at UNC-Chapel Hill with summer enrichment and Discovery Fund opportunities.
North Carolina Opportunity Scholarship (K-12 Private School)
North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority
State-funded tuition assistance for eligible North Carolina students in grades K-12 attending participating private schools.
Next NC Scholarship
Next NC Scholarship
Need-based grant aid for NC residents: at least $3,000/year at community colleges and $5,000/year at UNC System schools when eligible—apply…
SECU Foundation People Helping People High School Scholarship
SECU Foundation
$10,000 four-year scholarship for eligible NC public high school seniors—Wake County (WCPSS) receives at least one award annually; selection…
Charles Harrison Smith, III Scholarship (Apex High School)
Triangle Community Foundation
$5,500 renewable award for Apex High School seniors nominated by teachers, for competitive universities with majors in engineering, business…
Triangle Community Foundation — Scholarships for Students (portal)
Triangle Community Foundation
Universal scholarship portal for Triangle Community Foundation funds—many awards include Wake County seniors; deadlines vary by fund.
Frequently asked questions
- Are these scholarships only for Wake County residents?
- Many awards prioritize Wake County or North Carolina students, while some national scholarships are open more broadly. Each listing notes eligibility based on the official source.
- Do I need to be a senior to apply?
- Not always. Some scholarships are open to underclassmen, while others target graduating seniors. Check the grade and age requirements on each listing.
- Is Wake Pathways free to use for scholarship searches?
- Yes. Wake Pathways is completely free for students and families searching scholarships and other opportunities.