OBCF 101-14- Applying For Scholarships

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In an effort to better connect with our community and educate people about all of the unique facets of the Community Foundation, we have created OBCF 101.

It is college application season, which means that it is almost time for scholarship season! For OBCF 101-14, we are going to give you all of the important details that will prepare you to apply for an OBCF scholarship.

The Outer Banks Community Foundation manages over 80 scholarships for Dare, Currituck, and Ocracoke students, and you can apply for them all in one place- our website! It’s EASY!

Who are OBCF’s scholarships for? Everyone, including graduating seniors, Dare Guarantee graduates, and people interested in furthering their education, including no-traditional students and those attending the College of The Albemarle.

How to get prepared? Gather the information that you will need to apply. For most applicants, that will include your transcripts, a great essay, a FASFA submission summary, and any documents to showcase your skills and talents, including recommendation letters, awards, recognitions, and/or photos of your favorite projects.

Where can I find helpful information on how to apply? www.obcf.org/scholarships/how-to-apply-for-scholarships

When To Apply: OBCF’s scholarship application portal opens online at www.obcf.org/scholarships on Friday, January 9, 2026. The application portal closes on Monday, March 2.

Where To Apply: www.obcf.org/scholarships

OBCF will be at the local libraries and recreation centers offering scholarship application help sessions on the dates below: 
  • Monday, January 12 from 5:30-7pm at Manteo Library
  • Tuesday, January 13 from 5:30-7pm at Kill Devil Hills Library
  • Wednesday, January 14 from 5:30-7pm at Fessenden annex building in Buxton
Important Dates:
  • Interview days for our large graduating senior scholarships (by invitation only but we recommend people make note of those days) are: Monday, March 23, Tuesday, March 24, Wednesday, March 25, and Thursday, March 26 via Zoom from 12pm to 4pm.
By completing the OBCF scholarship application, students will automatically be considered for all eligible scholarships, with the exception of partner scholarships hosted on our portal or those administered directly by partner organizations. To learn more about the Community Foundation’s scholarships, visit OBCF.org/scholarships.

Stay tuned for our next OBCF 101!

About the Outer Banks Community Foundation: The Outer Banks Community Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization committed to fostering philanthropy and supporting local causes. Through its charitable funds and grant programs, the Foundation strives to enrich the quality of life for residents of the Outer Banks.