Empowerment Scholarship
Empowerment Scholarship
The Empowerment Scholarship offers $10,000 to women of color graduating from specific high schools in North Carolina, based on academic achievement and financial need.
Apr 12, 2026
5 days left
$10,000
Award amount
7
Requirements
Quick decision
AI insightsBest for
- Women of color
- Graduating seniors
- Students from Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools
Key highlights
- $10,000 award
- Paid over four years in $2,500 installments
- Focus on academic achievement and financial need
Why apply
- Significant financial support for education
- Encourages diversity and supports underserved populations
Important checks
- Verify eligibility requirements on the official site
- Check application deadlines
Who can apply
- Minimum 3.75 GPA
- Resident of the U.S.
- Attending Chapel Hill or East Chapel Hill high schools or Carrboro High School
- High school senior
- Seeking a bachelor's degree
- Historically underserved population, female
- Demonstrate financial need
Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.
Quick facts
Status
open
Study levels
high_school_senior
Eligible institutions
Chapel Hill Carrboro Public School Foundation
Payout method
Paid directly to the student
Next steps
AI guidanceA short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.
- Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
- Prepare the listed materials (1 document type(s) detected in the catalog).
- Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
- Apply through the official site linked above.
Application tips
AI guidanceListing-specific ideas from our AI layer — not official rules. Skip anything that does not match the program page.
- Prepare to demonstrate financial need
- Highlight academic achievements in your application
Key requirements (7)
Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.
- Minimum 3.75 GPA.
- Resident of the U.S.
- Attending Chapel Hill or East Chapel Hill high schools in Chapel Hill or Carrboro High School in Carrboro, North Carolina.
- High school senior.
- Seeking a bachelor's degree.
- Historically underserved population, female.
- Demonstrate financial need.
Required documents
Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.
- Financial documentation (if required)
Applying
Applications are due by April 12, 2026. Check the official site for more details.
Award & payment
Amount: $10,000
Payout: Paid directly to the student
paid over four years in annual installments of $2,500
About the provider
Overview
The Empowerment Scholarship supports women of color graduating from Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools, offering $10,000 based on academic merit and financial need.
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Sponsor & application
Information last verified Apr 1, 2026.
Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.