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Scholarship Opportunities for Early Education Students

 

General Scholarships

FAFSA


Any student, regardless of income, who wants to be considered for federal, state, and school financial aid programs. This includes grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans.
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CFNC


From college grants and scholarships to student loans - information and resources you need to help pay for a college education.
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Sisters of the Dove Scholarships


PEARL Scholarships
$1,500 academic, character and financial need scholarships for graduating high school seniors and college undergraduates.

Deadline: February 28th by 11:59 PM ET.
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UNCF


The nation's largest private scholarship provider to minority group members.
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - Charlotte Alumnae Chapter


This scholarship is designed for undergraduate adult students, ages 25 or older, who are pursuing or continuing a degree program at a public, private or not-for-profit accredited four-year college/university within Mecklenburg County.

This scholarship is a minimum of $2,500.
Deadline: March 17th, 2025 by 11:59 PM ET.
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TEACH


Provides educational scholarships to early care professionals and those who perform specialized functions in the early care system.
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Crown Jewels (NC) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated


Scholarships designed to support high school seniors by providing financial assistance to help them achieve their academic and professional goals.

Scholarship offerings range from $500 to $20,000.
Deadline: February 28th by 11:59 PM ET.
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For Central Piedmont Community College

Debbie Antshel
Memorial Scholarship


For graduating Charlotte-Mecklenburg high school seniors, dedicated to public service.
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Sylvia Ingram Eagle
Endowed Scholarship

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For UNC Charlotte

MECK Pre-K Scholarship


Established to support students seeking initial Birth to Kindergarten teacher licensure through the B.A. in Child and Family Development.
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Jaqueline F. and Robert F. Hull Scholarship for Teachers


Open to all Graduate Certificate in Teaching candidates who demonstrate financial need (FAFSA required), show a commitment to the teaching profession, and reside in NC.

This scholarship is for $1,000.
Deadline: April 1st, 2025
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Hathcock-Humble Legacy Scholarship in Education


Open to a graduate student for the 2025-26 academic year. Recipients must be a legacy student as defined by the Alumni Association of UNC Charlotte.

This scholarship is for $2,500.
Deadline: April 1st, 2025
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Jane and Rusty Goode Endowment for Educators


While both recognize the highest-achieving applicants, merit scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic, artistic, or athletic achievements, while need-based scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate financial need based on FAFSA.
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Cato Scholarship for Education


Supports new first-year and transfer students who plan to pursue studies within the Cato College of Education. This is a renewable award. Recipients must demonstrate a commitment to strong work ethic through meaningful part-time work experience or a commitment to volunteering through meaningful community service.
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For Catawba College

Institutional Scholarships

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