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!
Next NC Scholarship
Get money for college that you don’t have to pay back.
The Next NC Scholarship is a financial aid program that helps most North Carolinians from households making $80,000 or less pursue higher education by fully covering tuition and fees at any community college or more than half, if not all, of tuition and fees to attend any public university in the state. The best part? It’s money that doesn’t have to be repaid. To find out if you’re eligible visit www.nextncscholarship.org.
Applying is simple. Just submit the FAFSA form. If you’re eligible, you’ll receive the Next NC Scholarship. There are no additional forms to fill out.
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 (PELL)
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 This grant is “gift aid” and does not have to be repaid as long as the student does not completely withdraw or is withdrawn from all courses for the semester.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.
NC Targeted Assistance (NCTAP)
The NCTAP program is designed to assist 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.
Foundation 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.
Apply for Scholarships
Students currently enrolled at Carteret CC may click the Submit Scholarship Application button below to be considered for scholarships granted through the Carteret Community College Foundation.
Available Foundation Scholarships
General Scholarships
American Legion Post #46 Scholarship
Ann and Hamilton Sloan Scholarship Endowment
Atlantis Lodge/Ruth Bray Scholarship
Barry F. & Yvonne P. Dillehay Scholarship
Beaufort Women’s Club Scholarship
Carteret CC AEOP Scholarship
Carteret CC Alumni Scholarship
Coastal North Carolina Veterans Foundation Scholarship
Crissie Wright Masonic Scholarship
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 26 Danielle S. Smith Scholarship Endowment
Dot & Wayne West, Jr. Scholarship
Dr. James A. Pope Scholarship
Eileen B. Low Scholarship
First Citizens Bank Scholarship
Foundation General Scholarship
Frank Door Scholarship
Gloria’s Hallmark/Gloria & Herman Ireland Scholarship
Gwen Fisher Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in Education
Joe & Vickey Barwick Scholarship
Joe Logan Sport Clips Scholarship
Karen Lasko Memorial Scholarship
Lottie Fryczynski Scholarship
Lt. Col Ricky B. Johnson Memorial Scholarship
Martha & Randolph Farmer Memorial Scholarship
Michael J. Smith Scholarship
Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 639 Scholarship
Mitch Mangum Trustee Scholarship
Moses & Jessie Lee Howard Scholarship
Parker Mathematics Scholarship
Pat & Bob Meltzer Scholarship
Pine Knoll Shores Women’s Club Scholarship
Prager Family Scholarship
Robert Howard Memorial Scholarship
Susan Overman Working Woman Scholarship
Thomas M. Blevins Samaritan Scholarship
David Munden Endowed Scholarship
Wellons Enterprises Scholarship
Arts & Sciences Scholarships
Beaufort Ole Towne Rotary Club Scholarship
Carteret County Retired School Personnel Scholarship
Mary E. Adamson Scholarship
Shirley Babcock Scholarship
Wayne H. Schriever Science & Math Scholarship
Applied Sciences Scholarships
Alex Doss Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Ann Goellner Scholarship
Beaufort Wine & Food Scholarship
Benchmark Auto Tech Fund Scholarship
Bonnie Henderson Memorial Scholarship
Brian Vincent Larson Aquaculture Scholarship
Carteret County Master Gardener Association Scholarship
Carteret County Sportfishing Association Scholarship
Crosley Home Products Culinary Scholarship
Crystal Coast Corks & Forks Scholarship
Emeral Isle Realty Peggy “Ann” Huffman Memorial Scholarship
Farrington Foundation Paralegal Scholarship
Frank & Mona Gonsalves Scholarship
Gwen Felton Norville Scholarship
J.M. Davis Industries – HELPS Scholarship
Jack T. Harrigan, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
James L. Smith IV Scholarship
Joe Logan Business Scholarship
Joseph A. Croom Scholarship
Julian Gaskill Memorial Scholarship
Kim Kromka Memorial Scholarship
Kurtis Chevrolet Automotive Scholarship
Lynn Judy Office Administration Scholarship
Mark “Ratt Daddy” Ratliff Memorial Scholarship
Marlene Anderson Scholarship
Morehead City Noon Rotary Club Scholarship
The Strand/Algeo Memorial Fund
NC Seafood Festival, Inc. Scholarship
Robert Johnson Memorial Scholarship
Sandi Malone Memorial Scholarship
TranspImpact Cyber Security Scholarship
V.J. “Puck” & Pearl W. O’Neal Scholarship
Health Sciences Scholarships
Dr. Alonzo Davis, IV Tribute Scholarship
Hannah Loy Memorial Scholarship
Hubert & Letha Davis Memorial Scholarship
Jeff Green Memorial Scholarship
Jo Anne Offutt Memorial Scholarship
Joe Logan Human Services Scholarship
John Peter Larke Scholarship
Justin Corbett Elingsworth Memorial Scholarship
Karen Jones Legacy Scholarship
Mildred Clapsadl Nursing Scholarship
Nancy McBride Memorial Scholarship
Rotary Club of Morehead City Scholarship
Sonda Warrington Nursing Scholarship
Suellen G. & Robert T. Monk, Jr. Scholarship
Taylor Foundation Scholarship
Taylor Hyman Nursing Scholarship
Theodore N. Jernigan Memorial Scholarship
Virginia “Ginny” Welton Nursing Scholarship
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
