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Joyce Price Johnson's Samaritan Scholarship

North Carolina Community Foundation
Deadline Soon

About the Scholarship

Opens: 12/16/2025
Closes: 3/3/2026

The Joyce Price Johnson's Samaritan Scholarship is a statewide program for young people exiting foster care or living in poverty in North Carolina who wish to continue in higher education. Special consideration is given to applicants in Wayne County, then to applicants contiguous to Wayne County in North Carolina.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Resident of North Carolina
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree
  • Transitioning from foster care or living in poverty in North Carolina
  • Demonstrate financial need Preference is given to students in Wayne County, then to applicants contiguous to Wayne County, North Carolina.

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: NC
    Situation
    Foster Child

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