April

April Scholarships - Listed by due date

1 - Masonic Scholarship

  • $1,000

  • 3.0 GPA required

1 - Tim Warren FFA Scholarship - HHS ONLY

  • Scholarship will be awarded to active FFA members majoring in the Ag field.

  • Applications can be found in Mrs. Dove's Google Classroom or guidance

  • Return to Mrs. Dove by 12 noon

1 - Living the Dream Scholarship - HHS only

  • $1,000

  • Must be accepted into a 2 or 4 year college

  • Return the application to Mrs. Dove by 12 noon

  • Application in Google Classroom

1 - NC Safari/Allen Raynor Safety Awareness

Applicants are asked to write a 1,200 to 1,500-word essay that describes the impact of Alzheimer’s disease on themselves, their families or their communities, and what they have learned in light of coping with the brain disorder. The grand prize winner receives $5,000, with additional prizes awarded for runners up

1 - Masonic Scholarship

  • $1,000

  • 3.0 GPA required

3 -  Sampson County Chapter of NC A&T Alumni Scholarship 

  • $1,000

  • Must have been accepted and plan to enroll at NC A&T

  • 3.0 or higher GPA required

  • Application available in Guidance or Mrs. Dove's Google Classroom.

11 - Sampson County NAACP Scholarship

  • 3.0 or higher GPA required

  • Any race may apply

  • May attend a 2 or 4-year college

  • Application available in Guidance or Mrs. Dove's Google Classroom.

4- American Indian Education Fund

The Undergraduate Scholarship service supports educational opportunities for American Indian and Alaska Native students by awarding more than 200 scholarships annually.

11- UHS Athletic Booster Scholarship - UHS only COMING SOON

  • 2.63 weighted (85) GPA cumulative through 7 semesters

  • Active team member in a varsity sport

  • Participant in same varsity sport at least 2 years including senior year

  • Will attend a 4 year university or a 2 year college transfer program

  • Has never withdrawn from a varsity team

  • Application in guidance or Google Classroom

11 - Mark Robinson Scholarship - UHS only COMING SOON

  • Must be a UHS student who will attend a HBCU

  • Application in Google Classroom

  • Return application to Mrs. Dove by 12 noon

13-17 Sampson Clinton Association of Educators

  • Must plan to become a teacher

  • All applications must be returned to Mrs. Dove on:  MHS 3/13, HHS 3/15, LHS 3/16, UHS 3/17 by 12 noon

  • Applications are available in Google Classroom and the scholarship display

13 - Eastern Carolina Medical Center/ Dr. Pankaj K. Vyas 4-year Scholarship for Healthcare - MHS only

The Eastern Carolina Medical Center/Dr. Pankaj K. Vyas Scholarship for Healthcare will award one $3,500 scholarship to a Midway High School student pursuing a career in the healthcare field through post-secondary education at a 4-year college or university. 

Eligibility requirements include:

  • Plan to pursue a career in the healthcare field at a 4 year college or university

  • Minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher

  • Demonstrate a financial need

  • Demonstrate qualities that would embody a healthcare professional, including good character, responsibility, hard work, etc. 

  • Application available in Google Classroom or in guidance

13 - The Eastern Carolina Medical Center/Dr. Pankaj K. Vyas Community College Scholarship - MHS only

The Eastern Carolina Medical Center/Dr. Pankaj K. Vyas Scholarship for Healthcare will award one $1,500 scholarship to a Midway High School student pursuing a career in the healthcare field through post-secondary education at a community college. 

Eligibility requirements include:

  • Plan to pursue a career in the healthcare field at a community college

  • Minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher

  • Demonstrate a financial need

  • Demonstrate qualities that would embody a healthcare professional, including good character, responsibility, hard work, etc.

  • Application available in Google Classroom or in guidance

13- Mingo Lodge - MHS ONLY

Any college-bound MHS student with a 3.0 GPA or higher may apply. Applications can be found in the scholarship Google Classroom.

13 - MHS Athletic Booster Club Scholarship - MHS only

  • $500

  • Two male and two female scholarships awarded

  • Must be an active participant in the same varsity sport for at least two years, including senior year

  • Parents must be Booster members

  • 2.63 weighted or higher GPA required

  • Application available in guidance and Mrs. Dove's Google Classroom

13 - 4H Youth In Action Scholarship

  • Teens aged 14-19 are encouraged to apply to the 4-H Youth in Action Program for the chance to tell their 4-H impact story and win a $5k educational scholarship

13 - Jackson Barefoot Memorial Scholarship - MHS only 

  • GPA of 3.0 or higher

  • Dedication to band

  • Leadership Skills

  • Good moral character

  • Deep love of music

  •  $2,000

  • Applicant does NOT have to major in music

  • Return to Mrs. Dove by 12 noon on 3/31

  • Application available in guidance or Mrs. Dove's Google Classroom

13 - William Irvin Warren Scholarship - MHS only

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Midway High School Senior

  • Minimum GPA of 2.5

  • Two scholarships $40,000 and $20,000

14- Rare Breed Mototcycle Club

  • Be a minority of African American descent, a U.S. Citizen and North Carolina resident.

  • Due at 12 NOON

  • Once you have submitted your application, please contact Scholarship Chair at rbmc.scholarship.excellence@gmail.com after 3 days to verify your application has been received.

14 - Just a Mere Garden Club - MHS only COMING SOON

  • Must be a MHS senior, furthering your education in Horticulture

  • Application in Google Classroom and guidance

15 - Clinton Garden Club
A scholarship in the amount of $1,000.00 will be awarded each year to a deserving student who meets the criteria
CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY:
The student must be a United States citizen and have been enrolled in a Clinton High School or a Sampson County High School for the past one (1) year. She/he must show academic promise with a high school GPA of 2.5 or better. The high school record must reflect good citizenship and good moral character.
The candidate must be planning to attend an accredited institution of higher learning and to enroll in an Associate's or Bachelor's degree program as a full-time student. A qualifying student is one (1) who intends to major in the study of Horticulture, Floriculture, Landscape Design, Botany, Plant Pathology, Forestry, Environmental Concerns, Land Management, or allied subjects. Applications can be found in the scholarship google classroom.

15 - Louis and Katie Raynor Scholarship 

  • 2.8 or higher GPA required

  • Application must be typed

  • $500

  • All Sampson County students should apply

  15 -Sampson Community College Scholarship 

  • Foundation Scholarship - Must have 2.5 GPA or higher

  • Academic Excellence Award Scholarship - Must have 3.0 GPA or higher and be in top 20% of class

  • Smithfield Hog Production Scholarship - Must have 2.5 GPA or higher and plan to enroll in Animal Science or an ag-related program at SCC

  • Click on the link above to apply and see Mrs. Dove for help

  • Amounts vary

  • COMPLETE FAFSA BY MARCH 1 for SAMPSON PROMISE

15 - Sampson County Lions Club Scholarship  

  • Any college-bound senior may apply

  • Application available in Google Classroom and Guidance

15 - NCFRW Caring for America Scholarship

  • Must be a dependent child of an NC service member wounded or killed while serving from 9/11 until present

15 - Woodmen Life UHS ONLY  COMING SOON

  • Must be a Woodmen Life member

  • Application in Mrs. Dove's Google Classroom or guidance

  • Mail your application

15 - SEANC Scholarship

  • Parents must be a SEANC member

16- Albert Herring Scholarship - HHS only COMING SOON

  • Application available in Mrs. Dove's Google Classroom or in guidance

  • 2.75+ GPA required

  • All college-bound HHS students should apply 

16 - Lois Weaver Arts Scholarship  

  • $500

  • Must plan to major/minor in visual art, music, art, dance, drama, arts education, graphic design, photography, or any arts related field.

  • Application available in Mrs. Dove's Google Classroom and Guidance.

  • Mail your application

4/17 - SGC “Somos El Futuro” Scholarship
Slip General Concrete, Inc. will be awarding a graduate of Sampson County Schools for the
2025-2026 school year with a $2,000.00 scholarship.
Applicant Requirements:
 - GPA of 2.5 or higher
 - Majoring in engineering, business, agriculture,
or in a construction field
 - Must be of Hispanic/Latino descent
All applications must
be submitted or postmarked by April 17,
2026.

17- LHS ONLY - Leoaprd Go COMING SOON

  • MUST BE A GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR.

  • MUST EXHIBIT LEADERSHIP, RESPECT, INTEGRITY, AND A DESIRE TO MAKE AN IMPACT.

  • NO RESTRICTIONS ON POST-GRADUATION PLANS—OPEN TO ALL CAREER PATHS.

  • MUST SUBMIT A 500-750 WORD ESSAY 

  • Email the application and essay to the email address on the application.

  • Application can be found in Google Classroom and the Scholarship Display

18 - NC Child Support Scholarship

  • At least one parent must be a current North Carolina Child Support Council member or an active Client of the Child Support Program (via IV-D services or AOC Clerk of Court services).

20 -Society of American Military Engineers  

MILITARY AFFILIATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Be a high school senior residing in North Carolina or having graduated from a
high school in North Carolina who has been accepted, or is planning to enroll, at an
accredited college or university with an engineering or architectural curriculum.
Application is in Google Classroom

23- NC Child Support Scholarship 

  • At least one parent must be a member of the NC Child Support Council or a client of the Child Support Program

  • May attend a 2 or 4-year college

24 - Phyllis Avery Lane Scholarship - UHS ONLY
Application Rules 
The scholarship is awarded based on the candidate’s character, scholastic records, evidence of intellectual promise, demonstration of ambition, leadership ability, and need for financial assistance. 
1. Applicant must be a senior at Union High School. 
2. Applicant must be in the top 25th percentile of the graduating class. 
3. Applicant must use the official form, completing all parts and providing all needed documents. 
4. Applicant must attend a North Carolina College or University where monies shall be used. 
5. Applicant must be a permanent legal citizen of the United States. The application can be found in the scholarship Google Classroom.

24 - Delta Mu Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma

  • Applicant must be a female who plans to major in education

  • The application can be found in Google Classroom or the scholarship display

24- McDonald’s Black & Positively Golden Scholarship Program

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and McDonald’s are proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Sixty-Three (63) scholars will be selected to receive a scholarship up to $15,000 for the 2024-2025 academic school year ($7,000 per semester), which can only be applied to verifiable costs associated with average tuition and usual fees.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate freshman, sophomore, junior or senior attending HBCU during the 2024-2025 academic school year.

  • Current cumulative grade point average of 2.7 or higher.

  • Able to demonstrate leadership abilities.

  • Able to demonstrate a financial need.

  • Be a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551.

4/24 - TMCF | Enterprise Access HBCC Scholarship

  • Be a full-time enrolled student at a TMCF HBCC member school during the 2026-2027 academic year

  • Open to all majors

  • Current cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher

  • Must have the 2026-2027 FAFSA on file at your selected university/college by the time of selection

  • Must be able to demonstrate a financial need

  • Be a U.S. citizen

25 - Fayetteville State University and Fay Tech S8 Program

Applicant must:

  • Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible non-citizen

  • Demonstrate financial need (must complete FAFSA)

  • Have a minimum high school GPA of 2.75

  • Enroll full-time or part-time at FSU or FTCC starting Fall 2025

  • Pursue an Associate Degree in Science (FTCC) or a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or Materials Science (FSU)

  • Commit to participating in FSU S8 Program activities

30 - Mack D. Foundation Breathe New Life Scholarship - MHS only 

  • $2,500 - Two awards given

  • Applicant or immediate family member must have or have had cancer

  • Please mail your own application by the date listed on the application

30- Criminal Justice Fellows Program

100% forgivable loan to attend any NC Community College to become a criminal justice professional

30 - HHS Athletic Booster Club Scholarship COMING SOON

  • Due by 12 noon to Mrs Dove

  • Two non-renewable $500 scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors
    each year (one male; one female)

  • Candidates must show academic promise with a high school GPA of 2.5 or
    better.

  • The high school record must reflect good citizenship and good character.

  • Active participant in the same varsity sport for at least two years

30 - HHS Only - Al Britt Football Scholarship COMING SOON

  • Must have made contributions to Football

  • The application can be found in the scholarship display or printed from Google Classroom

30 - HHS Only - Spearman Teaching Legacy COMING SOON

  • Must plan to teach

  • The application can be found in the scholarship display or printed from Google Classroom

30 - NC Hispanic College Fund 

  • Must be of Hispanic background

  • 2.5 or higher GPA required

  • Indicate on your application if you would like to be considered for the engineering or Juntos scholarship in addition to the general Hispanic College Fund Scholarship

30 - Winston Salem State University Alumni COMING SOON

  • Must plan to attend Winston-Salem State University

  • Be a high school senior graduating or a graduate of a high school in Duplin or Sampson County.

  • Have a 3.0+ GPA.

  • The application can be found in Google Classroom or the scholarship display

  30 - Catching the Dream Scholarship

  • Eligibility Requirements: 

    • Must be a Native American student planning to attend/ or attending a college or university on a full-time basis, seeking a bachelor's degree or higher

  • Application Materials: 

    • 3 Letters of recommendation

    • 1 essay

    • Copy of test scores

    • Official transcripts 

    • Copy of letter of admission from an accredited college/university

Union District Future Teacher - UHS ONLY Coming Soon 

  • Must plan to become a teacher

  • 2.5 or higher GPA required

  • $1,000

  • Return to Mrs. Dove

  • Application available in Google Classroom

When Mom is Gone COMING SOON

  • Any senior who is pursuing college whose mom has passed away may apply.

  • Application in guidance or in Google Classroom

Piney Grove Ruritan Club Scholarship - HHS only COMING SOON

  • Must live in Piney Grove Township

  • Application in GC or guidance

  • Return to Mrs. Dove by 12 noon