CarolinaEast Foundation: Traditional Nursing Scholarship Grant

Q: When is the deadline for CarolinaEast Foundation: Traditional Nursing Scholarship Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Q: Who is eligible for CarolinaEast Foundation: Traditional Nursing Scholarship Grant?

Eligible applicants: From Craven, Carteret, Jones, Onslow, or Pamlico counties.

Carolinaeast Foundation

Foundation Grants for Education

Funding Amount

US $3,000 - US $8,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

From Craven, Carteret, Jones, Onslow, or Pamlico counties
Be enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited college or university (or enrolled in a North Carolina Board of Nursing approved program) pursuing one of the following: a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, an Associate’s Degree in Nursing, enrolled in the LPN to ADN Transition Program…

Overview

The CarolinaEast Foundation offers scholarships to residents of Craven, Jones, Pamlico, Carteret, or Onslow counties pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN), or Practical Nursing diploma. The scholarships range from $3,000 to $8,000, depending on the program. Financial need is not a requirement. This initiative supports future nurses and aims to enhance the healthcare workforce in the region.

Scholarships will be awarded for $8,000 for students pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN). Scholarships will also be awarded for those pursuing an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) or enrolled in the LPN to ADN Transition Program in the amount of $3,500 and $3,000 scholarships are also available for those students pursuing a diploma in Practical Nursing leading to licensure as an LPN. Applicants for these scholarships must be a residents of Craven, Jones, Pamlico, Carteret, or Onslow counties.
Funding
Three scholarships for those pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing or the Bachelor of Science program with a major in Nursing of $8,000.
Four scholarships for those pursuing an Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing are also available of $3,500.Two scholarships for students enrolled in the Practical Nursing program in the amount of $3,000.
Financial need is not a requirement for the receipt of this scholarship.

Eligibility

Scholarship applicants must be from Craven, Carteret, Jones, Onslow, or Pamlico counties.
Be enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited college or university (or enrolled in a North Carolina Board of Nursing approved program) pursuing one of the following: a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, an Associate’s Degree in Nursing, enrolled in the LPN to ADN Transition Program leading to licensure as a Registered Nurse, or the Practical Nursing program leading to licensure as an LPN.

What Carolinaeast Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 18
Total given: $367K
Median grant: $15K
Range: $6,500–$111K

By dollars: North Carolina 96%, South Carolina 4%. Top recipient cities: New Bern, NC; Chapel Hill, NC; Morehead City, NC.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
29% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Carolinaeast Medical Center · New Bern, NC

Various hospital and cancer center projects

$111K
Secu Family House at UNC Hospitals · Chapel Hill, NC

Affordable housing for patients and their families during treatment

$30K
Hope Clinic · Baybaro, NC

Workplace outreach wellness program

$30K
Religious Community Services · New Bern, NC

Medical assistance program

$24K
Coastal Women's Shelter · New Bern, NC

Therapeutic services for domestic and sexual violence

$20K