Ernestine J. Williams Scholarship Endowment Fund Grant

Ernestine J. Williams Scholarship Endowment Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: North Carolina Community Foundation Inc
Amount: More than US $1,000
Last Updated: February 24, 2026

Summary

Easily learn more about the Ernestine J. The next deadline for this grant is Thu, 04 Mar 2027.

Overview

The scholarships we award vary each year based on the unique criteria of each scholarship. In 2025, we awarded over $3 million in scholarships to over 500 students, including $1.3 million to 110 students in western NC through our Disaster Relief and Resilience Scholarship. Depending on the scholarship, it may pay for tuition, room and board, books, fees and/or other related educational expenses. Ernestine J. Williams Scholarship Endowment Fund Award decisions are based on academic performance and potential and on financial need. (This award is renewable for a maximum of four years. Recipients must submit a current transcript annually to renew to be eligible for renewal, recipients must maintain a full course load and remain in good standing as defined by their school. Recipients who transfer to a four-year institution after study at a two-year institution will remain eligible for funding after transfer. This will be outlined in your award notification. The minimum scholarship award amount is $1,000. NCCF scholarship awards are only issued to not-for-profit institutions and government entities such as public colleges or universities.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Students graduating from public high schools in Johnston County, continuing their studies at an accredited college, university, community college, or technical school.