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    Empowerment Scholarship

    Urgency: HighEasy

    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

    deadline passed

    $10,000

    Award amount

    7

    Requirements

    Quick decision

    AI insights

    Best 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.

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    Quick facts

    Status

    Open

    Study levels

    High school senior

    Field of study

    Education

    Eligible institutions

    Payout method

    Paid directly to the student

    Next steps

    AI guidance

    A short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.

    1. Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
    2. Prepare the listed materials (1 document type(s) detected in the catalog).
    3. Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
    4. Apply through the official site linked above.

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    AI guidance

    Listing-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.

    Financial need
    • 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.

    Sponsor & application

    Information last verified Apr 1, 2026.

    Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.

    FAQ

    Who can apply for the Empowerment Scholarship?
    Women of color graduating from specific high schools in North Carolina with a minimum 3.75 GPA.
    How is the scholarship paid out?
    The scholarship is paid over four years in annual installments of $2,500.