Seeking college scholarships? Here’s a list for NC students, plus tips for applying - Raleigh News & Observer

It’s application season, and college can be expensive.

To help you figure out how to pay for college, The News & Observer talked to UNC Chapel Hill’s admissions office to get tips on what to do — and what to avoid — when applying for scholarships.

We also put together a list of dozens of scholarship opportunities, which you’ll find at the bottom of this story.

Remember: Most application deadlines (when the scholarships are from schools themselves) fall around the first or middle of January. Outside scholarships have various deadlines, and be sure to contact the organizations directly to find out when these deadlines are.

Here’s what we learned.

How to prepare to apply for scholarships

Here’s what Johanna Donovan, senior assistant director in NC State’s Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, recommends:

Cast a wide net, but start local.

• Students should focus their search locally, then county, then state and finally, nationally.
• Start first with local social and civic organizations such as the Rotary Club, Soroptimist Club, Elks, Moose, Ruritan and other such organizations in your area.
• Clubs such as the local garden club, bowling league and even your church may also have scholarships for member’s students.
• Students should investigate any clubs or organizations that they, their parents, or even grandparents belong to or are employed with to see if they offer scholarships to dependents of members or employees.

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