NCHSAA Scholarship Opportunities

The applicant must be a member of a cheerleading squad registered for and participating in the NCHSAA Cheerleading Invitational event that year. This scholarship recognizes and rewards outstanding cheerleaders exemplifying sound character and academic standing, good sportsmanship, and school spirit by providing financial assistance in furthering their college/university education. Four (4) $500.00 scholarships will be awarded during the NCHSAA Cheerleading Invitational, with one given to a cheerleader per NCHSAA classification (1A, 2A, 3A, 4A).

Awarded to two senior male high school athletes participating on the varsity wrestling team and two senior female high school athletes participating on the varsity cross-country team at a North Carolina High School Athletic Association member high school. Recipients each receive a one-time award of $2,500 .

To provide scholarship support for two student-athletes with a focus on need-based applicants. Applicants must be either a senior, male high school athlete participating on a varsity baseball team, or a senior, female student high school athlete participating on a varsity sports team at a North Carolina High School Athletic Association member high school within a county of limited financial resources. Each recipient receives a one-time $5,000.00 scholarship award.

Awarded to one male and one female graduating senior student-athlete participating on a sanctioned varsity sports team during his/her senior year at a North Carolina High School Athletic Association member school. The athlete must have participated in at least two sanctioned varsity sports during his/her high school career. Each recipient receives a one-time $3,000.00 scholarship award.

To provide scholarship support to an outstanding African American, American Indian/Alaska Native* and/or Asian Pacific Islander American**, or Hispanic American student-athlete participating on a sanctioned varsity team at a North Carolina High School Athletic Association member school. Award Process: One male and one female from each of the eight regions will be selected to receive a one-time $750 scholarship to further their education. In the event that applications are not submitted from all eight regions, other submitted applications may be considered to complete the pool of sixteen regional recipients. From the pool of sixteen (16) regional recipients, one male and female will be selected as overall state winners and receive an additional $1,000 each.

To provide scholarship support to outstanding student-athletes participating on a sanctioned varsity team at a North Carolina High School Athletic Association member school who has displayed exceptional leadership. Recipients each receive a one-time $2,500 scholarship.

Awarded to two senior year high school student-athletes from North Carolina High School Athletic Association member schools each year. This award is unique because it honors both male and female student-athletes who have distinguished themselves by overcoming adversity and returned to excel beyond expectations in their scholastic athletic sport(s).

To provide scholarship support for two senior male and two senior female high school student-athletes participating on the varsity level lacrosse team at a North Carolina High School Athletic Association member high school, planning to attend a college or university in pursuit of higher education. Each recipient receives a one-time award of $1,000.

Through partnership with the NCHSAA, FloSports has designated funds to be used towards scholarship support of one male and one female track and field student-athlete at NCHSAA member schools. Each recipient will receive a $1,000 scholarship.