NCICU Designated Scholarships:

Please note: NCICU does not award scholarships to individuals, if you are interested in one of the following scholarships and are currently enrolled in a North Carolina Independent College or University, please contact your financial aid office.

ICFNC is undergoing a database conversion, and student selection forms will be sent out in September 2024. As a reminder, forms are to be completed only by Financial Aid personnel, and can not be completed by students.


Albemarle Foundation Scholarship:
Funding to be awarded to a student participating in the Faculty-Student STEM Mentoring Program. Preference to be given to a student from Mecklenburg County.

Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund Scholarship:
Funds must be awarded to a full-time undergraduate student attending Barton College who demonstrates financial need, has a minimum GPA of 3.00, is a resident of Edgecombe, Greene, Johnston, Nash, Pitt, Wayne, or Wilson Counties, and is a member of an underrepresented population or is a disadvantaged student.

CIC/UPS Scholarship:
One full-time undergraduate student who demonstrates financial need as identified by the institution. The scholarship is for educational purposes only and may not be used to replace aid that has already been committed to the student.

ICFNC Advisory Board Corporate Scholarship:
One full-time undergraduate student who is a North Carolina resident and demonstrates financial need as identified by the institution.

Jeff and Jan Stoddard Scholarship for Hope:
Recipient must demonstrate financial need, be a full-time undergraduate student, and be a North Carolina resident.

Drs. Jeremy E. and Katie P. Fisher Scholarship:
To be awarded to one full-time undergraduate student who demonstrates financial need as identified by the institution. The scholarship is intended to be used as emergency assistance funds to assist the recipient in times of need. The funds should be administered by the Office of Student Life in consultation with the Office of Student Support and Outreach as well as the Financial Aid Office. Funds could be used to assist students with academic materials and resources, transportation needs, and/or minor medical expenses.

Matthew and Erin Socha Scholarship:
The scholarship will be awarded to one full-time undergraduate student who demonstrates financial need and is classified as a freshman or sophomore. Eligible candidates must be residents of North Carolina or Wisconsin. Preference will be given to first-generation college students.

Thomas and Ashley Varnadore Scholarship of Optimism:
The student must be a full-time undergraduate student, a freshman or sophomore, and demonstrate financial need. Preference should be given to a first-generation student.

If you have any questions about these scholarships, please contact Lexie Daniels at [email protected] or 919.832.5817.

Scholarships Available through NCICU