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Next NC Scholarship

North Carolina state award: at least $3,000/yr at community colleges and $5,000/yr at UNC System universities for residents with AGI of $80,000 or less.

Award

$3,000-$7,500

Deadline

Rolling deadline

Renewable

Yes

Recipients

Varies

Who's eligible

North Carolina residents eligible for in-state tuition, household AGI ≤$80,000 (FAFSA SAI ≤7,500), enrolled at least half-time in an eligible undergraduate program at one of the 58 NC community colleges or 16 UNC System universities.

States: NC
GPA minimum: Not specified
Year: high school senior, college freshman, college sophomore, college junior, college senior
Demographic: Open eligibility

What you'll need to apply

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About this scholarship

The Next NC Scholarship combines federal Pell and NC state aid into a single award for North Carolina residents from households earning $80,000 or less in adjusted gross income. Community college students receive at least $3,000/year (up to $7,500 to cover full tuition and fees); UNC System university students receive at least $5,000/year. Students qualify simply by completing the FAFSA — no separate application.

Renewal terms: Renewable annually via FAFSA while income-eligible and meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress.