Robert E. Barnhill, Sr. Scholarship Fund Grant

Robert E. Barnhill, Sr. Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: North Carolina Community Foundation Inc
Amount: More than US $1,000
Last Updated: February 26, 2026

Summary

The Robert E. Barnhill, Sr. Scholarship Fund provides financial support for North Carolina high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college or university as full-time students. Eligible applicants are evaluated on leadership potential, community involvement, academic achievement, and financial need. The scholarship may be renewed for up to three additional years, contingent upon maintaining a 2.0 GPA and continuous enrollment. Applications open on December 16, 2025, and close on March 3, 2026.

Overview

Scholarships We partner with donors to administer scholarships for students across the state. Most NCCF scholarships open for applications on Dec. 16, 2025, and close on March 3, 2026. Undergraduates, graduates, medical and professional school students and adult re-entry students who are attending community colleges, four-year universities, career/technical schools, teaching credential programs and graduate, medical or professional schools in the United States are eligible for scholarships offered at NCCF. Each scholarship has specific eligibility requirements defined by the donor when the scholarship was established. Be sure to read the requirements of each scholarship carefully as directed through the universal application and address those elements as needed in your application. Robert E. Barnhill, Sr. Scholarship Fund Graduating high school senior who is a North Carolina resident and plans to attend a four-year college or university as a full-time student. Considered are leadership potential, community involvement, physical vigor, academic achievement and financial need. ESSAY PROMPT: Describe an experience that has had a significant impact on your life and then explain why you are applying for the Robert E. Barnhill, Sr. Scholarship. Scholarships may be renewed for up to three additional years based on the student demonstrating they are enrolled at a 4-year institution and have a 2.0 GPA or higher.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.