2025 Wilmington Scholarships

Wilmington residents deal with the same financial burden of college education as the rest of the United States. The median household income for Wilmington residents is $43,867.00, and 19.7% of households earn at least $100,000 annually. We compiled this scholarship database to help residents of Wilmington, NC more easily afford a college education. The scholarship search tool lets you easily browse all types of scholarships by location, type and school.

41.2% of Wilmington residents have a college degree or higher, while 20.2% have a high school degree but no more and 8.7% have less than a high school education. Furthermore, 30.0% have at least some college education, 27.4% have a bachelor’s degree but no higher, and 13.8% have a graduate degree. It’s clear that a significant percentage of Wilmington residents aspire to higher education outcomes, but it’s likely that finances get in the way.

Currently, 12.1% of people living in Wilmington, NC are between the ages of 10 to 19, and another 20.6% are in their twenties. This age demographic is poised to take advantage of the below scholarships in Wilmington.

How much total award money and scholarships are available for Wilmington, NC residents?

There are 346 scholarships totaling $818,493.00 available to Wilmington residents.

Are these scholarships available for Wilmington high school students?

Yes, all high school students in Wilmington can apply to these scholarships.

Are these scholarships available for current college students in Wilmington?

Yes, all current college students and undergraduates in Wilmington can apply to these scholarships. Other types of applicants include nursing students, teachers, working moms, etc.

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Scholarship for Children of Disabled, Deceased, Combat and POW/MIA Veterans
Sponsor:
North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs
Applicant must be the child of a deceased, disabled, or combat veteran or veteran listed as a POW/MIA. The veteran must have been a legal resident of North Carolina at the time of entry into service, or the child must have been born in North Carolina and resided there continuously since...
Deadline:
Open
$4,500.00
Mary Morrow/Edna Richards Scholarship
Sponsor:
North Carolina Association of Educators
Applicant must be a North Carolina resident enrolled in a teacher-education program. Applicant must be in their junior year of college and be willing to teach in the public schools of North Carolina for a minimum of two years following graduation.
Deadline:
January 30
$1,000.00
Angier B. Duke Scholarship
Sponsor:
Duke University
Applicant must have high academic qualifications as determined by the A.B. Duke Selection Committee. Scholarship is awarded at the time of admission, no first time awards are made to upperclassmen.
Deadline:
None
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Merit Awards Program
Sponsor:
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Applicant must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and a combined SAT score of 1200 on the critical reading and math sections (ACT composite score of 26 or higher).
Deadline:
January 2
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Second Marine Division Association Memorial Scholarship Fund
Sponsor:
Second Marine Division Association
Applicant must be the unmarried child or grandchild of a person who served in the Second Marine Division or a unit attached to the Second Marine Division. Family income is not to exceed $75,000 yearly.
Deadline:
April 1
$1,200.00
Board of Governors Dental Scholarship
Sponsor:
North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority
Applicant must be a North Carolina resident, be accepted at the UNC School of Dentistry, demonstrate financial need, and intend to practice dentistry in North Carolina. Minorities are encouraged to apply.
Deadline:
May
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Aubrey Lee Brooks Scholarship
Sponsor:
North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority
Applicant must be a resident of one of the following North Carolina counties: Alamance, Bertie, Caswell, Durham, Forsyth, Granville, Guilford, Orange, Person, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Swain, or Warren. Selection is based upon academic standing, character, leadership, financial need, and applicant's willingness to prepare for a career as a well-informed citizen. Two...
Deadline:
February
$6,000.00
North Carolina Bar Association Scholarship
Sponsor:
North Carolina Bar Association
Applicant must be the child or step-child (under the age of 27) of a slain or permanently disabled North Carolina law enforcement officer. Selection is based upon financial need and merit. Award amount varies as it is based on many factors, including the amount available for awards, the number of applicants,...
Deadline:
April 1
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Sigma Xi Grant-in-Aid of Research
Sponsor:
Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society
Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student. Funds may used to support scientific investigation in any field.
Deadline:
October 15, March 15
$5,000.00
Phi Theta Kappa Honors Scholarship
Sponsor:
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Applicant must have been at a two-year college.
Deadline:
July 1
$1,500.00
Reginaldo Howard Scholarship
Sponsor:
Duke University
Applicant must be African-American. Selection is based upon academic and extracurricular activities. Scholarship is awarded at the time of admission, no first time awards are made to upperclassmen.
Deadline:
None
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Honors Scholarship
Sponsor:
Mount Olive College
Applicant must have a minimum high school GPA of 3.75 and be participating in an honors curriculum.
Deadline:
None
$6,000.00
Leaders Scholarship
Sponsor:
Mount Olive College
Applicant must have a minimum high school GPA of 2.8 and a minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 920 (composite ACT score of 19).
Deadline:
None
$3,000.00
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