Outer Banks Community Foundation scholarship programs are described alphabetically here:
Barbara Barnes Sherman Memorial Scholarship: Mrs. Sherman valued education her entire life. She graduated from Longwood College with a degree in Education in only three years. On the Outer Banks, she was a fixture, teaching at Kitty Hawk Elementary School for more than two decades, where her colleagues were like an extended family. In that time, she never utilized a lesson plan more than once. Every day was a new opportunity to bring out the best in herself and her students. She had a true passion for teaching and it showed. At her essence, Mrs. Sherman was an encourager. She believed in people and saw the best in them, even when they didn’t see it in themselves. This scholarship seeks to perpetuate her passion for learning and her spirit of encouragement to a deserving student each and every year.
Best Family Scholarship: The Best Family Scholarship is an annual, renewable scholarship for Dare County seniors seeking majors directed toward math and science disciplines. Preference will be given to students from mainland Dare County, and students with demonstrated financial need.
Bill Jones Memorial Scholarship: The Bill Jones Memorial Scholarship fund was created in 2021 and honors William H. “Bill” Jones, a resident of Kitty Hawk for nearly 40 years, who passed away in October, 2020. The scholarship fund was established by Bill’s friends and family members, who have also created an annual golf tournament that will celebrate Bill and raise money each year for the scholarship program. The scholarship fund will provide scholarships for graduating Currituck and Dare County high school seniors, and to Dare County home-schooled students with GED credentials, to attend Bill’s Alma Mater, N.C. State.
Billy G. Roughton Memorial Scholarship for Medical Professions: The Billy G. Roughton Memorial Scholarship for Medical Professions was established in 2019 as a memorial of Billy G. Roughton by his wife, Millie H. Roughton. This scholarship is to provide financial assistance to students from Dare or Currituck Counties with strong academic records who are pursuing a field of study in an allied, clinical health profession. Administered by the College of the Albemarle Foundation, the scholarship is awarded to a student who wants to pursue a medical profession degree or certificate. To read more about the Billy G. Roughton Memorial Scholarship Funds, click here. To apply, please click here.
Billy G. Roughton Memorial Scholarship for Tourism and Hospitality:The Billy G. Roughton Memorial Scholarship for Tourism and Hospitality was established in 2019 as a memorial of Billy G. Roughton by his wife, Millie H. Roughton. This scholarship is to provide financial assistance to students from Dare or Currituck Counties with strong academic records who are pursuing certification in tourism and/or hospitality. To read more about the Billy G. Roughton Memorial Scholarship Funds, click here. This scholarship is administered by the College of Albemarle’s Workforce Development and Career Readiness department. To apply, please contact Heidi O’Neal at COA at 252-473-2264 ext. 7024.
Catherine Carrington Clawson Scholarship: The Catherine Carrington Clawson Scholarship was established in 2010 as a memorial to Catherine Carrington Clawson by her family. This merit-based scholarship is awarded to college-bound, graduating seniors from Manteo High School who have participated in the school’s music program for at least three years.
Charles H. and Dorothy S. Luedemann Art Scholarship: The Charles H. and Dorothy S. Luedemann Art Scholarship was established in 1998 through a bequest by Mrs. Luedemann to encourage talented Dare County students to pursue a college education in the arts, including music, visual arts, creative writing, or performing arts. This merit-based scholarship is renewable for up to four years, as long as the student maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA and remains full-time in college as an arts major.
College of The Albemarle Scholarship: This scholarship, created by the Outer Banks Community Foundation in 2000 from undesignated grant funds, supports COA students who reside in Dare County, Ocracoke, or Corolla. This scholarship is administered by College of the Albemarle Foundation; COA selects these scholarship recipients each year. To apply or for more information, please click here.
Courtney Marie Burgess Memorial Scholarship: The Courtney Marie Burgess Memorial Scholarship was established in 1998 by the Burgess family and the Kitty Hawk Rotary Club as a memorial to the 14-year-old Manteo High School student killed in a car accident. This merit-based scholarship is available to graduating seniors from First Flight High School or Manteo High School, based on good academic standing, and involvement in community and athletic activities. Additionally, preference may be given to a cheerleader or member of a swim team. This scholarship is potentially renewable for up to three additional years, so long as the student maintains a minimum B average (2.7) and full-time college enrollment.
Curtis Creech Memorial Scholarship: The Curtis Creech Memorial Scholarship was established in 2002 by the Town of Manteo as a memorial to this former town commissioner. Scholarships are available to Manteo High School graduating seniors with good academic standing who are actively involved in community service activities, demonstrate financial need, and plan to enroll full-time at a public college, university, or community college in North Carolina.
Dare County Association of Fire Officers Scholarship, in Memory of Douglas Remaley: The Dare County Association of Fire Officers established this scholarship program in 1997 to assist graduating seniors who plan to enroll at a college, university, or trade/technical school. Today, the award is given in memory of Douglas A. Remaley, who served the Outer Banks for 17 years as the Fire Marshal of Nags Head, the first career Fire Chief of Nags Head, and the Dare County Fire Marshal. The scholarship assists graduating seniors who plan to enroll at any college, university, or trade/technical school. Recipients are usually selected from each of the Dare County high schools. Recipients must be an active member of a Dare County fire department, or the son or daughter of an active or retired member of a Dare County fire department. Preference may be given for high academic performance, civic involvement, and financial need.
Dorothy Scott Townsend Fletcher Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship was established in 2008 by the family of Mrs. Fletcher for students taking any trade and technical classes to add or enhance job skills. This scholarship is administered by College of The Albemarle Foundation. To apply or for more information, please click here.
Duck Woods Ladies Golf Association Founders Scholarship: The Founders Scholarship was established in 1991 by the Duck Woods Ladies Golf Association to honor its founding members. Scholarship recipients must be graduating high school seniors from Dare or Currituck County. Eligible candidates must have a strong academic record, athletic ability, and an interest in the game of golf. Preference may be given to students with demonstrated financial need.
Duck Woods Ladies Tennis Association Scholarship: The Duck Woods Ladies Tennis Association awards one or more scholarships each year to graduating seniors from Dare or Currituck County who have good academic standing, are involved in school and community activities, and participate as active members of a tennis team (school, community, or club-based) during senior year. Preference may be given to students with demonstrated financial need.
ECB Land of Beginnings Living Legend Scholarship: The Living Legend Scholarship was established in 2007 by East Carolina Bank at the Land of Beginnings Festival. This festival honored the first Living Legend, David Stick, founder of the Outer Banks Community Foundation. Administered by the COA Foundation, the scholarship is awarded to a College of The Albemarle student who is a resident of Dare County pursuing a cultural heritage field of study. This scholarship is administered by College of The Albemarle Foundation. To apply or for more information, please click here.
Elizabeth and Wayne Evans Scholarship: The Elizabeth and Wayne Evans Scholarship was established in 2018 to support nursing students from the Outer Banks with financial need. This renewable scholarship was inspired by the support that Betty Evans received herself when she was a nursing student. Recipients must plan to enter either a two-year or a four-year nursing program full time. Click here to read more about the Evans Scholarship.
First Flight Rotary Lacy J. McNeill Memorial Scholarship: The First Flight Rotary Lacy J. McNeill Memorial Scholarship was established in 1994 by the First Flight Rotary Club in honor of Mr. McNeill, who was a former town commissioner, businessman, and founder of three Rotary Clubs on the Outer Banks. This scholarship is open to students from Dare County participating in the College of Albemarle’s Travel Abroad Program, and is administered by the College of The Albemarle Foundation. To apply or for more information, please click here.
First Flight Society Scholarship: The First Flight Society established this merit-based award in 2008 to provide scholarships to deserving high school seniors or current COA students who plan to pursue a career in aviation. This includes aviation maintenance and technology. Students from Ocracoke or any Dare, Currituck, Camden, or Pasquotank high school may apply, or, current COA students from any location. This scholarship is administered by College of The Albemarle Foundation. To apply or for more information, please click here.
Frank M. Cahoon Memorial Scholarship: The Frank M. Cahoon Memorial Scholarship was established in 1994 to honor Frank M. Cahoon, who served as Dare County’s sheriff for 36 years. Recipients will be graduating seniors from Dare County who plan to pursue a career in the field of law enforcement, criminal justice, or law. Preference may be given to applicants with financial need and to dependents of a member of a law enforcement agency or branch of the criminal justice system operating in Dare County.
Gayle Grinstead Memorial Scholarship: The Gayle Grinstead Memorial Scholarship is a renewable scholarship for Dare and Currituck students, with a preference for students seeking majors directed toward STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, and math, including computer science), and students with demonstrated financial need.
George W. Neighbors Memorial Scholarship: The George W. Neighbors Memorial Scholarship was established in 1984 in memory of the man who developed Kitty Dunes Realty. A native of Denton, Maryland, George Willard Neighbors moved to Kitty Hawk in the late 1960s and operated Kitty Dunes Realty Company until his death in 1983. This merit-based scholarship looks for students who plan to major in marine sciences, real estate, or engineering. The award is renewable, so long as the student maintains a minimum GPA of 3.0 and continues to major in one of the aforementioned fields of study. Eligible students include those who have completed four years in a Dare County high school, and those who have attended a state school of math and science as a resident of Dare County.
Glenn Eure Scholarship for Arts Education: The Glenn Eure Endowment Fund for Arts Education was established in 2003 in honor of local artist Glenn Eure by a group of his friends and colleagues. The scholarship is for graduating seniors from Dare County or Ocracoke who wish to major in the visual, performing, or literary arts at an accredited four-year or two-year college or university. Community service and financial need are also considered.
Greg and Eden Honeycutt Scholarship: The Greg and Eden Honeycutt Scholarship was established in 2006 to help college-bound, graduating seniors from Cape Hatteras Secondary School and Ocracoke School. This scholarship considers academic record, financial need, volunteer work, and extracurricular activities. Preference may be given to those students bound for a North Carolina accredited public four-year college or university, or a North Carolina community college or technical school.
Hanft McDevitt Family Scholarship Fund: The Hanft McDevitt Family Scholarship Fund was established in 2021 by Roland McDevitt and Barbara Hanft for Dare County students graduating with an associate degree from College of The Albemarle, to continue their higher education with a goal of obtaining a bachelor’s degree from a college or university. The donors recognize that a four-year degree is foundational for success in many professions. Scholarships will be awarded from this fund for further schooling in a variety of fields, including education, political science, and rehabilitation, as well as the literary, performing and visual arts. Click here to read more about this scholarship.
Helping Hand Cookie Jar Scholarship: The Helping Hand Cookie Jar Scholarship Fund was established in 2022 by Karen DelVacchio of Nags Head. Scholarships will be awarded from this fund, based on need, to students who are non-traditional learners (learners who are returning to school after one or more years in the workforce, post high school graduation). This renewable scholarship is administered the College of The Albemarle Foundation, click here for more information and to apply.
Howell Revier Shearouse, Jr. Scholarship: The Howell Revier Shearouse, Jr. Scholarship is for graduating seniors from Dare County. To qualify for this renewable scholarship, students must demonstrate financial need and plan to attend a public college or university (two- or four-year) or technical school in North Carolina. During high school and college, the student must maintain a minimum 2.63 GPA, plus either participate in volunteer work or hold a part-time job. Mr. Shearouse, a former Master Chief in the US Naval Submarine Service for 24 years, earned the Navy Achievement Medal. Prior to his passing in 2016, Mr. Shearouse was a resident of Kill Devil Hills.
Inez Daniels Austin Scholarship: The Inez Daniels Austin Scholarship was established in 1983. This merit-based award is given each year to a graduating female from Cape Hatteras Secondary School who has demonstrated academic achievement, extra-curricular involvement, and leadership ability. Preference may be given to students from Hatteras Village. Mrs. Austin was a native of Wanchese and taught for many years in schools on Hatteras Island. Click here to read more about the Inez Daniels Austin Scholarship.
Irene Nolan Memorial Scholarship: Established in 2021 by Island Free Press co-founder Donna Barnett, in memory of her long-time friend, mentor, and business partner. The Irene Nolan Memorial Scholarship will award renewable college scholarships to students on Hatteras and Ocracoke islands, with preference given for students pursuing English-related degrees. Click here to read more about the Irene Nolan Memorial Scholarship.
Jeannette U. McOwen Memorial Scholarship: Established in 2017, this scholarship is for Dare County students graduating with an associate degree from College of The Albemarle, to continue their higher education with a goal of obtaining a bachelor’s degree from a college or university, with a preference shown for students who plan to major in education and/or work as a teacher. Additional preference may be given to graduates of Manteo High School, students with an outstanding work ethic, and/or students with financial need. Past recipients may be invited to apply for renewal. Click here to read more about the Jeannette U. McOwen Memorial Scholarship.
Jerry & Arlene Davis Scholarship: Established in 2007, the Jerry and Arlene Davis Scholarship started as a $5,000 renewable award for graduating seniors from Manteo High School or First Flight High School who demonstrate a positive work ethic and history. In 2018, the annual award for new graduates was increased to $6,000. This need-based scholarship targets students who worked throughout high school and who plan to continue to work through college. The intent of this scholarship is to help students achieve educational dreams that might not otherwise be possible.
Joe Riddick Trade and Technical Scholarship: Established in 2016, this scholarship helps high school graduates and other qualified students from Dare County with trade and technical courses and degree programs related to the construction field. This scholarship is administered by the College of Albemarle’s Workforce Development and Career Readiness department. To apply, please contact Heidi O’Neal at COA at 252-473-2264 ext. 7024.
John T. Daniels, Lois Pearce Smith, and J. Bryan Smith Scholarship: This scholarship was established in 2004 by Lois and Bryan Smith in memory and honor of Lois’s grandfather, who famously photographed the first flight of the Wright Brothers on December 17, 1903. Applicants must have a strong academic record and good character, be actively involved in community service, and attend a Dare or Currituck County high school. Preference may be given to a student with an interest in photography. This merit-based scholarship may be renewable for up to four years, so long as the student maintains full-time enrollment and a GPA of 3.0 or better.
Josephine A. Oden Scholarship: This scholarship was established in memory of Josephine A. Oden to support college-bound graduating seniors from Hatteras Island with financial need. This scholarship will be a renewable award to help a student through all years of college, so long as the student maintains full-time enrollment and a GPA of 2.7 or better. “Miss Jo” was devoted to education, was a local business owner, and earned her degree in journalism from UNC Chapel Hill, working briefly for The Daily Advance in Elizabeth City. She was also the first female board member of the Outer Banks Community Foundation. Josephine and her sisters, Sybil Skakle and Ramona Hunter, and sister-in-law Ruby Moser, launched the Community Foundation’s very first scholarship program, named after the family matriarch, Inez Daniels Austin. Click here to read more about Josephine Oden.
Karen Phillips Scholarship Fund: The Karen Phillips Scholarship Fund was created in 2019 by Roy O’Dell Phillips, in honor of his late wife, Karen. The Karen Phillips Scholarship will be awarded to a Dare County student who plans to pursue studies in a medical field. The scholarship will be handled through Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church in Manteo, and is one of many academic awards the church gives out each year to deserving students. Click here to read more about this scholarship. To apply, call the church office at (252) 473-2089.
Kellogg-Cuthrell Manteo Rotary Scholarship: The Kellogg-Cuthrell Manteo Rotary Scholarship was established in 1994 by the Manteo Rotary Club in memory of Gordon Kellogg and Linwood Cuthrell, partners in the construction firm that built many of our local schools and buildings. Recipients of this scholarship must demonstrate financial need, leadership, ambition, achievement, good academic standing, and involvement with community activities. S/he must attend a Dare County high school. Applications for this scholarship are handled by Manteo Rotary. To apply for this scholarship, students should contact their guidance counselor and/or Manteo Rotary.
Lillian W. Riddick Scholarship for Nurses: This scholarship, established in 2017, supports high school graduates and other qualified students from Dare County and Ocracoke to attend two-year, three-year, or four-year programs in nursing. Scholarship selection may be based on financial need, and awards may be renewable for multiple years, so long as the student continues in the study of nursing. Click here to read more about the Lillian W. Riddick Scholarship for Nurses.
Linda Porter’s Shear Genius Scholarship: Linda Porter established the Shear Genius Scholarship in 2013 to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Shear Genius Salon in Nags Head. The award will help graduating high school seniors and adult continuing education students from Dare County who plan to cosmetology and/or aesthetics. Preference may be given to applicants with disabilities, financial need, and/or a positive work history. This scholarship is administered by the College of The Albemarle Foundation. To apply or for more information, please click here.
Lucian Griffin Scholarship: The Lucian Griffin Scholarship was established in 2002 as a memorial to the former math teacher, basketball coach, and athletic director at Currituck County High School. This merit-based scholarship is available to graduating seniors from Currituck County who have taken (or are taking) a calculus-level math course.
Manteo Rotary Club Percy W. and Elizabeth G. Meekins Scholarship: This scholarship was established by Elizabeth Meekins in 1995. The Meekins family loved Dare County, and it was their desire to encourage and enrich the lives of Dare County students by helping them to advance their education. Recipients of this scholarship must plan to attend a North Carolina institution of higher learning, or any North Carolina technical school or recognized school of nursing. Applicants should have financial need, good scholastic records, and good character and standing in the community. This scholarship is renewable for up to four years, should the recipient continue to meet the donor’s requirements. Applications for this scholarship are handled by Manteo Rotary. To apply for this scholarship, students should contact their guidance counselor and/or Manteo Rotary. Click here to learn more about the Manteo Rotary Club Percy W. and Elizabeth G. Meekins Scholarship.
Manteo Rotary Club Scholarship: Established in 2016, this scholarship supports Dare County high school graduates, or those who are home-schooled with GED credentials. Applications for this scholarship are handled by Manteo Rotary. To apply for this scholarship, students should contact their guidance counselor and/or Manteo Rotary. Click here to read more about the Manteo Rotary Club Scholarship.
Manteo Rotary Club Sonny Albarty Memorial Scholarship: Established in 2021, this scholarship honors Roanoke Island native Jefferson “Sonny” Lee Albarty V, an avid outdoorsman and inspiration to many, who passed away at the age of 18 in July, 2020. This scholarship supports Dare County high school graduates, or those who are home-schooled with GED credentials. Applications for this scholarship are handled by Manteo Rotary. To apply for this scholarship, students should contact their guidance counselor and/or Manteo Rotary.
Milton A. Jewell Academic Scholarship: The Milton A. Jewell Academic Scholarship is our most prestigious scholarship award. The fund was established by the Outer Banks Community Foundation in 2003 with a bequest from Ruth Medgyes, a former Southern Shores resident, who wanted to honor her grandfather and help Dare County students attend college. Students are selected based on academic standing, SAT scores, community service, extracurricular activities, demonstrated leadership, two essay questions, and an interview. Financial need may also be considered. This scholarship is available to Dare County high school seniors and is renewable for up to four years, so long as the student maintains full-time enrollment and a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Milton A. Jewell Trade and Technical Scholarship: The Milton A. Jewell Trade and Technical Scholarship program was established by the Outer Banks Community Foundation in 2003 with a bequest from Ruth Medgyes. Since 2009, the Outer Banks Community Foundation has designated almost $40,000 toward the Milton A. Jewell Trade and Technical Scholarship Program for continuing education students at the College of the Albemarle. The Community Foundation is also partnering with Twiddy & Company Realtors, which donated an additional $2,000 in scholarships specifically for the COA Hospitality & Tourism Certification Program. The College administers the applications for these need-based awards; please contact the College of Albemarle’s Workforce Development and Career Readiness department (Heidi O’Neal, 252-473-2264 ext. 7024) to apply.
NC Press Club Bettye Neff Merit Award in Communications: The NCPC Bettye Neff Merit Award in Communications was established in 1998 by the NC Press Club to provide scholarships to students planning to study communications in college; this can include journalism, public relations, writing, marketing, or news broadcasting. Named in honor of a special club member who provided outstanding leadership for the NC Press Club, this scholarship is for eligible students from Dare County, Ocracoke, or Currituck County who plan to enroll at a college or university in North Carolina, public or private. The award may be renewable for up to four years, should the recipient continue to meet the qualifications.
North Banks Rotary Scholarship: The North Banks Rotary Scholarship was established in 1996 by the North Banks Rotary Club to assist graduating high school seniors from Dare County. Recipients must have a strong academic record, good community involvement and/or positive work history, and strong character. Clubs, activities, and athletics are not required but will enhance the application. Preference may also be given to students with demonstrated financial need. This scholarship is administered by College of The Albemarle Foundation. To apply or for more information, please click here.
OBX Scholars Program: Established in 2017, the OBX Scholars Program is the Community Foundation’s broadest scholarship program, helping deserving Dare County and Ocracoke students of all backgrounds, interests, and academic goals attend the college of their dreams. Many different donors contribute to this fund, or have contributed to this fund in the past, including the Outer Banks Woman’s Club, Ocracoke Island Realty, Village Realty, the Kiwanis Club in memory of Leo Sheetz, and the Dare County Outer Banks Jaycees.
Ocracoke Island Realty and Village Realty Scholarship: Established in 2014, the Ocracoke Island Realty and Village Realty Scholarship is for graduating high school seniors or college students from northeastern North Carolina; this includes Dare, Currituck, Hyde, Tyrell, Washington, Camden, and Pasquotank counties. This fund is a contributor fund to the OBX Scholars Program.
Osborne Scholarship: This scholarship was established in 2016 by Butch and Teresa Osborne to assist college-bound graduating high school seniors from Dare County. Students with financial need, good academic standing, and community involvement are encouraged to apply. An additional preference may be given to students who plan to attend a public college, community college, or university in North Carolina.
Outer Banks Orthodontics Scholarship: The Outer Banks Orthodontics Scholarship fund was established to provide need-based scholarships to high school graduates and home-schooled students with GED credentials from Dare County and Ocracoke, with preference given to students who have worked to save for post-high school education. COA graduates may also be considered for two-year post-COA scholarships.
Outer Banks Association of Realtors Scholarship: Established in 1994, the Outer Banks Association of Realtors Scholarship is for local high school graduates with a strong academic record (i.e., minimum GPA of 3.0), financial need, good community involvement, strong character, and a positive work history. Eligible candidates include those planning to attend any four-year or two-year college or university, or any trade, technical, or vocational school. Click here to read more about the Outer Banks Association of Realtors Scholarship. Students from Dare County, Currituck County, and Ocracoke may apply.
Peggy O’Brien Scholarship: The Peggy O’Brien Scholarship was established by O’Brien Beach Building, Inc. in 2004 to help Currituck County students pursue education in the building trades. This includes engineering, masonry, architecture, construction, and other related vocations. This scholarship targets students with good academic standing and demonstrated financial need. The award is renewable for multiple years, so long as the student maintains good academic standing and continues to study a building trade. This scholarship is administered by the College of The Albemarle. To apply or for more information, please click here.
R. Stewart Couch Hatteras Island Scholarship: Stewart Couch established this scholarship for Hatteras Island students through a generous bequest in his last will and testament. Contributions raised by the Outer Banks Association of Realtors in Stewart’s memory were added to his bequest to make this our most generous single-year award. The scholarship is given each year to one graduating high school senior from Hatteras Island, the “diamond in the rough” who has demonstrated financial need, who just needs a little help to achieve his or her educational dreams. Preference may be given to students with work history, extra-curricular involvement, and/or community volunteerism. Click here to read more about the R. Stewart Couch Hatteras Island Scholarship.
R. Wayne Gray Memorial Scholarship Fund: The R. Wayne Gray Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in the summer of 2021 to honor and memorialize Wayne Gray, Wanchese native, poet, historian, restaurateur, and educator. This scholarship is to assist Dare County residents who graduate from College of The Albemarle and who wish to continue their education at a four-year college or university. This scholarship fund will begin providing awards in 2022.
Ralph & Ida Lee Saunders Scholarship: This scholarship is for Currituck County High School seniors demonstrating both financial need and a high quality of personal character. Recipients must have a GPA of 2.5 or better, and must plan to attend a two-year or four-year public college or university in North Carolina, full-time. Preference may be given to students with special needs.
Rex Sample Scholarship for Courage and Determination: The Rex Sample Scholarship for Courage and Determination was established in 2018 as a memorial to Wayne Rex Sample, beloved teacher and coach at First Flight Middle School. This scholarship is available to a First Flight High School senior who has participated in athletics, who plans to attend a two-year or four-year school, and who has overcome adversity with courage, determination, and a positive attitude. Click here to read more about this scholarship and the man it memorializes.
Robert E. Rollason, Jr. Memorial Scholarship: The Robert E. Rollason, Jr. Memorial Scholarship was established in 2010 by his family. This merit-based scholarship is available to a First Flight High School senior pursuing a two- or four-year degree at a public college, university, or community college in North Carolina. The recipient should have a positive work history and community service experience. Preference may be given to a student who is an immediate family member of a mason, veteran, or firefighter, and/or to students in the marching band and/or holding a varsity letter.
SAGA Community Focus Scholarship: A scholarship fund established by SAGA Community Focus, a charity component of SAGA Realty, will award annual, renewable scholarships to graduating Dare County and Ocracoke seniors. The program will give preference to students seeking majors directed toward building construction or engineering or acquiring technical skills in fields such as plumbing, electrical, heating and air, carpentry, and welding.
Sawyer Scholarship: The Sawyer Scholarship was established in 2010 to support students who demonstrate financial need and a positive work ethic and history. Graduating high school seniors from Dare County, Currituck County, and Ocracoke are eligible to apply. This scholarship is renewable for up to four years, so long as the student maintains full-time enrollment and a 2.7 GPA.
Scott Day Family Scholarship: The Scott Day Family Scholarship was established in 2014 by the family of Scott Day in memory of this beloved Hatteras school teacher and coach. This scholarship is awarded annually to a student from Hatteras Island, with preference given to students who plan to major in an education-related field. Preference may also be given to students with demonstrated financial need and outstanding community service and leadership. Click here to read more about the Scott Day Family Scholarship.
Sgt. Earl Murray Memorial Scholarship: The Sgt. Earl Murray Memorial Scholarship was established in 2010 by his family to encourage Dare County residents to pursue a four-year degree in criminal justice. Applicants for this merit-based scholarship must be in good academic standing and have a demonstrated involvement in school and community activities. This scholarship is administered by College of The Albemarle Foundation. To apply or for more information, please click here.
Tom O’Brien Scholarship: The Tom O’Brien Scholarship was established by O’Brien Beach Building, Inc. in 2004 to help Currituck County students pursue education in the building trades. This includes engineering, masonry, architecture, construction, and other related vocations. This scholarship targets students with good academic standing and demonstrated financial need. The award is renewable for multiple years, so long as the student maintains good academic standing and continues to study a building trade. This scholarship is administered by the College of The Albemarle Foundation. To apply or for more information, please click here.
Vocational Opportunity Fund for Northeastern North Carolina: The Vocational Opportunity Fund for Northeastern North Carolina, established in 2019 by Bob and Cheryl Ford of Manteo, NC, will award scholarships to students from northeastern North Carolina in any trade, technical, or vocational program. Students can either take classes or certification programs to gain new work skills or enhance existing skills to improve their job performance. Preference will be given to students with financial need. In order to apply, students should contact the College of Albemarle’s Workforce Development and Career Readiness department (Heidi O’Neal, 252-473-2264 ext. 7024).
Wallace H. McCown Scholarship: The Wallace H. McCown Scholarship was established in 1998 by the Town of Kill Devil Hills as a memorial to the Town’s attorney, who served Kill Devil Hills from 1953 to 1997. This merit-based scholarship is available to Dare County high school seniors who have good academic standing and plan to attend a public college or university in North Carolina full-time.
Warren and Jane Davis Memorial Dare Math/Science Scholarship: Warren Davis established this fund in 1987 to help students who wish to enter a science- or math-related field of study. Mr. Davis, an engineer who worked his way up to chief planning department economist with Gulf Oil Company, is quoted as saying, “If you want people to hire you for a job that will pay you a salary, study science and mathematics in school…if you insist on something that amuses you for university studies, you will probably find yourself looking for a job all the time.”
This renewable scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors from Dare County. Recipients can retain the award for up to four years of undergraduate study if full-time enrollment and a 2.7 GPA or better are maintained. Financial need is considered.
Wayne Fulcher Art Scholarship: The Wayne Fulcher Scholarship was opened in 2016 by the Indian Town Gallery in Frisco, NC, now the Swell Art Gallery in Buxton, NC. Wayne Fulcher, born in Buxton, NC, was a renowned artist and an important figure in the Hatteras Island art community, and his original paintings are widely collected in the United States and abroad. This scholarship to honor Mr. Fulcher is designed to support Hatteras or Ocracoke Island high school students planning to study the arts full-time or part-time, with a preference given to visual arts or music. However, any arts will be considered. The applicant must have good academic standing and artistic talent. Financial need may be a consideration. To apply for this scholarship, please contact the Dare County Arts Council at 252-473-5558 or dareartsinfo@gmail.com. Click here to read more about the Wayne Fulcher Art Scholarship.
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