Grants & Scholarships
Grants and scholarships are often called “gift aid” because they are free money—financial aid that doesn’t have to be repaid. Grants are often need-based, while scholarships are usually merit-based. Carteret Community College Financial Aid Office awards scholarships to new, incoming students, continuing students, and graduating students and all students are encouraged to apply.
Grants and scholarships can come from the federal government, your state government, your college or career school, or a private or nonprofit organizations. Do your research, apply for any grants or scholarships you might be eligible for, and be sure to meet application deadlines!
Grants
NC Longleaf Commitment Grant
The Longleaf Commitment is a grant program for 2022 North Carolina high school graduates who will attend one of our state’s “Great 58” community colleges starting in the Fall 2022 semester. High school graduates may be eligible to receive this grant – not a loan – to cover tuition and fees toward a degree or to attain transfer credit.
Full-time eligible students are guaranteed to receive $700 to $2,800 per academic year, for a total of two years. Less than full-time students may receive a partial award.
Federal Pell Grant (FPELL)
This is the Federal government’s primary grant program. Funding for this program ranges from $657 – $6,195 for the 2019-20 academic year. This grant is “gift aid” and does not have to be repaid as long as the student does not completely withdraw or is withdrawn from all courses for the semester. Awards are based on the student’s EFC (expected family contribution) that is listed on the FAFSA.
The Department of Education has announced that students eligible for the Pell Grant may be able to receive a third disbursement during the same academic year.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
The FSEOG program is for students with financial need who, without the grant, would be unable to continue their education. Typical awards begin at $400. Priority in awarding is given to students who are Pell grant eligible and have a zero EFC.
North Carolina Community College Grant (NCCCG)
The NCCCG grant is awarded to students who are North Carolina residents, are accepted for admission into an approved curriculum program, and are enrolled at least half-time. Students must have completed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Selection of recipients is made by the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority. Additional funding is available for students who enrolled for 15+ semester hours. Awards are prorated based on enrollment. Funding is limited to Fall and/or Spring semesters.
North Carolina Education Lottery Scholarship (NCELS)
The NCELS program was created by the 2005 General Assembly to provide financial assistance to needy North Carolina resident students who are enrolled at least half-time. Students must have completed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Selection of recipients is made by the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority. Awards are prorated based on enrollment. Funding is limited to Fall and/or Spring semesters.
North Carolina Targeted Assistance (NCTAP)
The NCTAP program is designed to assistance students who are enrolled in programs of study that are in high demand and prepare students for high demand occupations but enroll substantially fewer students than program capacity. Students must be North Carolina residents. Eligible programs of study are determined by the college.
Scholarships
The Financial Aid Office at Carteret CC is committed to helping students reach their educational goals. Scholarships are awarded based on a wide variety of criteria, such as volunteerism, community/college involvement, grade point average, major program of study, etc. All students are encourage to complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and submit a Carteret CC Scholarship Application.
Please respond to all questions and proofread your application before returning it to the Financial Aid Office. The appearance of your submitted application is taken into consideration when awarding a scholarship. Although scholarship applications are accepted and awarded throughout the year, the priority deadline is March 31 for the upcoming academic year. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Carteret Community College Bookstore Scholarship
Funds are awarded to students with no other form of financial aid. Students must be enrolled in at least 6 semester hours and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA. Scholarship may not exceed book and supply charges or the excess of tuition, fees, books, and supply charges minus other financial aid.
Carteret Community College Foundation Scholarships
Alex Doss Memorial Scholarship Endowment – Awarded to a North Carolina resident who maintains a minimum 2.0 GPA, enrolled in the Marine Propulsion Program, or Boatbuilding, or Aquaculture, is a Carteret County resident, and graduate of a Carteret County High School.
Ann Goellner Scholarship Endowment – Awarded to a non-traditional student who is a NC resident enrolled in the Culinary Arts program.
Atlantic Veneer Corporation Scholarship – Awarded to a student who maintains a 2.0 GPA or higher.
Atlantis Lodge/Ruth Bray Scholarship – Awarded to a student enrolled at least half-time (6-8 semester hours)
Barry F. & Yvonne P. Dillehay Endowed Scholarship – Awarded to a working student not qualified for Federal Pell Grant who is enrolled at least 1/2 time (6+ semester hours). Student must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Beaufort Ole Towne Rotary Club Scholarship – Awarded to Carteret County residents who graduated from East Carteret High School. Student must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA who shows financial need and enrolls as a full-time (12+ semester hours) student. Recipients must attend one club function.
Beaufort Wine & Food Scholarship – Awarded to a student who maintains a GPA 2.75, is enrolled in the Hospitality and Culinary Arts Programs, shows financial need, is a resident of Carteret County, Full-time enrollment.
Beaufort Woman’s Club – Awarded to a non-traditional student who is a Carteret County resident. Student must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA and attend at least 1 meeting or event.
Benchmark Auto Tech Fund Scholarship – Student must be enrolled in the Automotive Technology curriculum.
Bett Messer Memorial Scholarship Endowment – Awarded to a student enrolled in the Cosmetology Program, must maintain a GPA 2.5 or greater, is a resident of Carteret County, enrolled full-time.
Beveridge and Mayo Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to East Carteret High School students who show financial need and who have demonstrated good moral character.
Big Rock Student of the Year Scholarship – Awarded to Boat Manufacturing or Marine Propulsion students who are residents of Eastern North Carolina, with priority awarded to Carteret County residents.
Blue Knights NCXVIII – This scholarship is awarded to a student enrolled in the Criminal Justice and Basic Law Enforcement program.
Bob Howard Memorial Endowed Scholarship – Awarded to a second-year student who maintains a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Bonnie Henderson Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to a student enrolled in the Hospitality, Culinary or Baking & Pastry programs, maintains a 2.5 GPA.
Bunn Family Foundation Scholarship – Awarded to a student enrolled in the Paramedic Program, must maintain a 3.0 GPA, be a North Carolina resident.
Carteret CC Alumni Scholarship – Awarded to a returning graduate that is a resident of Carteret County. Recipient must volunteer for one College or Foundation event and attend one Alumni meeting.
Carteret CC Association of Educational Office Professionals Scholarship – Interested students must complete an NCAEOP Student Scholarship form and return all required attachments to Financial Aid by August 31. This scholarship is awarded to a new student who shows a financial need, maintains a 3.0 GPA, is an NC resident and graduate of any NC high school, and is enrolled in 6 credit hours or more.
Carteret County Master Gardener Association – Awarded to a student enrolled in the Horticulture Program, must maintain a 3.0 GPA, be a Carteret County resident, enrolled at least part-time. Scholarship recipient is required to attend June Annual Meeting.
Carteret County Retired School Personnel Scholarship – Awarded to a student enrolled in the Associate of Arts or Science with plans to transfer to a university and become a teacher, must be a Carteret County resident.
Carteret County Sportfishing Association Endowed Scholarship – Awarded to a resident of Carteret County who demonstrates financial need and is enrolled in Aquaculture, Marine Biology, or Boat Manufacturing and Service Technology.
Carteret General Hospital/Fred Odell, III Scholarship – One scholarship is awarded to a second-year full-time student enrolled in the Respiratory curriculum who is a resident of Carteret County; and one scholarship is awarded to a second-year full-time student enrolled in the Radiography curriculum who is a resident of Carteret County.
Coastal North Carolina Veterans Foundation Scholarship – Awarded to a student who maintains a 2.5 GPA, is a Purple Heart recipient or son, daughter, grandchild of Purple Heart Recipient, or is a Veteran of US Military Service, is a resident of Carteret, Craven, or Pamlico County, enrolled full-time.
Cole Jones Teaching Scholarship – Awarded to a non-traditional college transfer student that plans to earn a Teaching degree. Preference is giving to students studying English or Humanities. Student must enroll full-time and be a Carteret County Resident.
Crosley Home Products Business Scholarship – Awarded to a student enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program, a recent high-school graduate, a resident of Carteret County, enrolled full-time, maintains a 2.75 GPA.
Crosley Home Products Culinary Scholarship – This scholarship is awarded to the Culinary Arts student who is a Carteret County resident that enrolls as a full-time student and maintains a minimum 2.75 GPA.
Crystal Coast Corks & Forks Scholarship – Awarded to a student enrolled in one of these programs: Culinary Arts, Foodservice Technology, Baking & Pastry Arts, enrolled full-time.
Delores “Dodie” Gatt Nursing Scholarship – Awarded to a second-year student enrolled in the Nursing Program, maintains a 2.75 GPA, enrolled full-time.
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 26 Danielle S. Smith Scholarship – Full-time Veteran student or family member of a veteran / Financial need / Resident of Carteret, Craven, Jones or Onslow county
Dot and Wayne West Memorial Scholarship – Student must be enrolled in a Health Sciences curriculum, maintain a 3.0 GPA, be a resident of Carteret County, and show a financial need.
Dorothy Wood Nursing Scholarship Endowment – Student must be enrolled in the Associate Degree Nursing curriculum and show a financial need.
Dr. Alonzo Davis, IV Tribute Scholarship – Awarded to a student enrolled in a Health Science Program (except Spa Services), maintains a 3.0 GPA, is a North Carolina resident.
Dr. James A. Pope Memorial Scholarship Endowment – Student must plan to pursue a degree in Education and be enrolled in the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science college transfer curriculum. Student must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA, be a North Carolina or Maryland resident, and show financial need.
Eileen B. Low Scholarship – Awarded to a student who maintains a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Emerald Isle Realty Peggy “Ann” Huffman Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to a student enrolled in the Hospitality Program, maintains a 3.0 GPA, is a resident of Onslow or Carteret County, enrolled full-time, preferred graduate of East Carteret, Croatan, West Carteret, or Swansboro High School.
Farrington Foundation Paralegal Scholarship – Awarded to a student enrolled in the Paralegal Technology Program, maintains a 2.0 GPA, is a resident of North Carolina.
First Citizens Bank Scholarship – Awarded to a student enrolled in a degree program, must maintain a 2.0 GPA.
Frank and Mona Gonsalves Endowed Scholarship – Awarded to a Hotel Restaurant Management or Culinary student who maintains a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Frank Door Scholarship – Awarded to students who are employees or families of employees of Frank Door.
GED Highest Score Scholarship – Awarded by the Basic Skills Department to a student with the highest GED score.
Gloria’s Hallmark/Gloria & Herman Ireland Endowed Scholarship – Awarded to a non-traditional full-time student who is a resident of either Carteret, Craven, or Onslow County, shows financial need, and maintains a minimum 3.5 GPA.
Gwen Fisher Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in Education – Awarded to a minority student with a 3.0 grade point average.
Hannah Loy Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to a Cosmetology student with a GPA of 3.0, who graduated from West Carteret High School, lives in Carteret County, and demonstrates financial need.
Helen Dermody Memorial Developmental Studies Scholarship – Awarded to a student taking college preparation courses who shows financial need.
Hubert and Letha Davis Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to a native of Carteret County who is from Harkers Island or the Down East Carteret County area specifically; a graduate of East Carteret High School whose family has or had a commercial fishing license. Must maintain a 2.5 GPA in a Marine Trades or Medical program and show financial need.
J.M. Davis Industries (HELPS) – Awarded to a Business Administration student.
Jack T. Harrigan, Jr. Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to a United States Marine (Active or Veteran) who maintains a 2.75 GPA or meet Placement Test Score criteria (if new student), enrolled in either Associate in Applied Science or Associate in Arts in Criminal Justice, or Basic Law Enforcement Technology, and who demonstrates financial need.
James L. Smith IV Endowed Scholarship – Awarded to a second-year full-time Criminal Justice student who is a resident of North Carolina, shows financial need, and maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Jeff Green Memorial Scholarship Endowment – Awarded to a North Carolina resident who has a 3.5 GPA in Associate Degree or Practical Nursing, Emergency Medical Services, Medical Assisting, Radiography, Respiratory Therapy, or Therapeutic Massage.
Jo Ann Offutt Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to a 2nd year Radiography student with a minimum 3.0 GPA. The scholarship award may not exceed the excess of tuition, fees, books, supply charges, and testing fees minus other financial aid. Student must complete a JoAnn Offutt Memorial Scholarship Application.
Joe and Vickey Barwick Scholarship – Awarded to a North Carolina resident who maintains a minimum 2.75 GPA, is a first-generation student in their family to attend college, has a documented learning disability, and shows financial need.
Joe Logan Business Scholarship Endowment – Awarded to a Business Administration student who maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Joe Logan Health Science Scholarship for Human Services Endowment – Awarded to a Human Services Technology student who maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Joe Logan Sport Clips Scholarship Endowment – Awarded to students in most degree programs with a minimum 3.0 GPA and show financial need.
John Peter Larke Scholarship – Student must be enrolled in the Associate Degree Nursing curriculum, maintain a 2.75 GPA, and be a Carteret County resident.
Joseph Croom Scholarship Endowment – Awarded to a student in the Hospitality Management curriculum that enrolls at least 1/2 time (6+ semester hours) and maintains a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Julian T. Gaskill Criminal Justice Scholarship – Awarded to a second-year Criminal Justice Technology student who maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA, is a resident of North Carolina, and shows financial need.
Justin Corbett Ellingsworth Memorial Scholarship – Three scholarships are awarded: one to an Emergency Medical Science student; one to an Associate Degree or Practical Nursing student; and one to a General Studies student. Students must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA, reside in Carteret County, and show financial need.
Karen Jone Legacy Scholarship – Awarded to an Associate Degree Nursing non-traditional student who is a North Carolina resident.
Kim Kromka Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to a student enrolled in the Hospitality, Culinary, or Baking & Pastry Program, non-traditional student.
Kurtis Chevrolet Automotive Scholarship – Awarded to a student enrolled in the Automotive Program.
Lottie Fryczynski Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to a graduate of the High School Equivalency (HSE) program who maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Lt. Col Ricky B. Johnson Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to a second-year student, a working student, enrolled full-time.
Lynn Judy Office Administration Scholarship – Awarded to a student enrolled in the Office Administration Program.
Marlene Anderson Scholarship – Awarded to a student enrolled in Culinary Arts, a non-traditional student.
Martha and Randolph Farmer Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to a student who maintains a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Mary E Adamson Endowed Scholarship – This scholarship is awarded to a Carteret County resident who enrolls at least 1/2 time (6+ semester hours) in an allied health curriculum.
Michael J. Smith Endowed Scholarship – Awarded to a student who maintains a minimum 2.0 GPA and shows financial need.
Mildred Clapsadl Nursing Scholarship – Awarded to an Associate Degree Nursing student
Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 639 Scholarship – Awarded to a Carteret County resident who is a recipient of the Purple Heart, or the child or grandchild of a Purple Heart recipient, or Veteran of the US Military Service. Recipient must maintain a GPA of at least 2.5, show financial need, and attend one Military Order of the Purple Heart meeting.
Mitch Mangum Trustee Scholarship – Student must be a Carteret County resident.
Morehead City Noon Rotary Scholarship — The Strand/Algeo Memorial Fund – Awarded to a resident of Carteret County who is a graduate of Carteret CC’s Adult High School or earned a High School Equivalency (HSE), shows financial need, enrolls a minimum of half-time, and maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA. Recipient must attend one club function.
Moses & Jessie Lee Howard Endowed Scholarship – Awarded to a second-year student who is a resident of Carteret County, shows financial need and community/college involvement or volunteerism. Student must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Nancy McBride Memorial Endowed Scholarship – Awarded to a Nursing student who shows financial need and maintains a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Parker Mathematics Scholarship – The Parker Scholarship in Mathematics is a monetary award to a deserving student at Carteret Community College who started out in Developmental Mathematics and has completed all mathematics courses through Trigonometry with a C or better. The recipient of this award has to be a student completing at least Calculus 1 at Carteret Community College.
Pat and Bob Meltzer Scholarship – Awarded to a non-traditional student who demonstrates financial need, with a GPA of 2.0 or above.
Pine Knoll Shores Women’s Club Scholarship – Awarded to a student who has overcome hardships and/or struggles to return to college after an absence, and shows financial need. Recipient must attend one club function.
Prager Family Scholarship – Awarded to a student in a degree program, maintains a 2.5 GPA, a resident of North Carolina.
Robert Howard Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to a second-year student, maintains a 2.5 GPA.
Robert Johnson Memorial Scholarship – The scholarship is awarded to a Marine Propulsion student who resides in Carteret County and maintains a minimum 2.6 GPA.
Rotary Club Morehead City (Evening Scholarship) – Awarded to a second-year student, maintains a 3.0 GPA, enrolled in one of these Health Science programs: Nursing, Radiography, Respiratory Therapy, Paramedic Program. Student must attend on club meeting.
Sally Smith Memorial Scholarship Endowment – Scholarship is awarded to a West Carteret High School graduate who maintains a minimum 2.9 GPA.
Sandi Malone Memorial Scholarship Endowment – This scholarship is awarded to a Horticulture Technology student who resides in Carteret County and maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Shirley Babcock Scholarship – The scholarship is awarded to a College Transfer student who plans to transfer to a four-year institution and major in Education. The student must be a Carteret County resident who enrolls as a full-time student.
Sonda Warrington Nursing Scholarship – Awarded to a student enrolled in the Nursing Program, maintains a 2.75 GPA, is a Carteret County resident.
Strand/Algeo Memorial Fund (MHC Noon Rotary) – Awarded to a vocational/technical student who is a Carteret County resident, maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA, and is a GED or Adult High School graduate.
Suellen G. & Robert T. Monk, Jr. Endowed Scholarship – Awarded to a non-traditional full-time student who shows financial need, and pursues a degree in a Computer Information or Web Technology, Associate Degree or Practical Nursing, or Photographic Technology.
Susan Overman Working Woman Scholarship – Scholarship is awarded to a female student working either full or part-time.
Taylor Foundation Scholarship – Awarded to a student in a Health Science Program, is a resident of Carteret County.
Taylor Hyman Nursing Scholarship – Awarded to a Carteret County resident who is enrolled in an Associate Degree or Practical Nursing program, while maintaining a 2.5 GPA, and demonstrating financial need.
Theodore N. Jernigan Memorial Endowed Scholarship – Awarded to a full-time student in a Health Science (ADN-Nursing, Practical Nursing, Medical Assisting) program who maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Thomas E. Minges Memorial/Pepsi-Cola Scholarship – These scholarships are awarded to residents of Carteret County or surrounding eastern North Carolina counties based on the following:
- Outstanding High School Student who enrolls full-time immediately after graduating from High School with a GPA of 3.0 or better, and demonstrates financial need.
- Adult Retraining Scholarship awarded to a full-time student who demonstrates financial need.
Thomas M. Blevins Samaritan Scholarship – These scholarships are awarded to residents of Carteret County or surrounding eastern North Carolina counties based oThis scholarship is awarded to a student who maintains a minimum 2.0 GPA.
V. J. “Puck” and Pearl O’Neal Scholarship – Eight scholarships are awarded to students in the Business Technology curriculums who are Carteret County residents, who show financial need, and maintain minimum 2.5 GPA.
Virginia “Ginny” Welton Nursing Scholarship – Awarded to an Associate Degree Nursing or Medical Assisting student who maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA and is a Carteret County resident
W. David Munden Endowed Scholarship – Awarded to a student who is a Carteret County resident, maintains a minimum 2.0 GPA, and shows financial need.
Wayne H. Schriever Science and Math Scholarship – Awarded to a full-time student with at least a 3.0 GPA enrolled in a Science/Math or Science/Math Education curriculum that is a Carteret County resident.
Wellons Enterprises Endowed Scholarship – Awarded in conjunction with and at the direction of the Glad Tidings Church/Wellons College Loan Fund.
Outside Agency Scholarships
American Legion Legacy Scholarship
American Veterans Scholarship
Carteret Health Scholarships
College Foundation of North Carolina
NC Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Scholarship
NC Hospitality Education Foundation Scholarship
NC Patriot STAR Family Scholarship Program
Veterans of Foreign Wars Scholarship
WebstaurantStore Scholarship for Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Students
