GCCP North Carolina Promise Tuition Scholarship

Announcement of Scholarship Award: Gates County Community Partnership is a 501(c)3 public charity whose mission is to inspire and increase community engagement by the citizens of Gates County for the educational and social development of its youth. The purpose of this scholarship is to fund the first year of tuition for a 2025 Gates County High School graduate using the North Carolina (NC) Promise Tuition Plan at Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, Western Carolina University, or the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.

Deadline: Applications must be submitted by Google Forms at https://forms.gle/KczF5TUfDWvsPGB68 by Friday, May 2, 2025. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. The award recipient(s) will be notified by Friday, May 9, 2025.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a 2025 graduate of Gates County High School.
• Must be a North Carolina resident.
• Must have confirmed acceptance and attendance at one of the NC Promise schools: Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, Western Carolina University, or the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.

Scoring:

Applications will be scored on a 60-point scale:

• Academic Achievement (18 pts)
• Extracurricular Activities (e.g., work experience, school organizations and activities, awards and honors, community service) (12 pts)
• Financial Need (20 pts)
• Personal Statements (10 pts)

Scholarship Application Packet Includes:

A completed Google Form at https://forms.gle/KczF5TUfDWvsPGB68