From the N.C. Community Foundation

The North Carolina Community Foundation announces the opening of scholarship season, according to Leslie Ann Jackson, director of grants and scholarships.

NCCF administers more than 150 scholarships for students throughout the state. Eligibility criteria and deadlines are specific and vary widely by scholarship and location. Deadlines vary but typically range from March to May.

Jackson said that scholarships provide a good opportunity for North Carolina students to further their educations.

“Our aim is to raise awareness throughout the state about opportunities offered through scholarships held with the North Carolina Community Foundation,” she said. “We’re honored to facilitate scholarships on behalf of our fund holders who are investing in the next generation of North Carolinians.”

To determine if a student qualifies, visit NCCF’s website at nccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships.

The NCCF is the single, statewide community foundation serving North Carolina and has made $116 million in grants since its inception in 1988. With more than $222 million in assets, NCCF sustains 1,200 endowments established to provide long-term support of a broad range of community needs, nonprofit organizations, institutions and scholarships. The NCCF partners with a network of affiliate foundations to provide local resource allocation and community assistance across the state.