Application for the 2026/2027 Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship is open to U.S. citizen or permanent resident graduating high school seniors in North Carolina in the United States. The scholarship is sponsored by the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the States of North Carolina to provide financial assistance to applicants who seek help to further their education at an accredited college or university in North Carolina. This is a competitive scholarship with a limited number of award and a value of $3,000 given to qualified applicants of the 2026/2027 Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship.
Scholarship Overview
- Sponsor: National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of North Carolina
- Host: Any
- Type: Financial aid
- Award: Varies
- Value: $3,000
- Level: Undergraduate
- Target: U.S. students
- Location: United States
2026/2027 Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
The following requirements must be met by the applicants in order to be eligible for the 2026/2027 Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship:
- The scholarship application is open to U.S. citizen or permanent resident student.
- The scholarship is for graduating high school seniors in North Carolina who want to continue their undergraduate degree program.
- Applicants must have excellent academic performance and good grades.
- Applicants must be enrolled or plan to attending an accredited college or university in North Carolina to be eligible for the scholarship.
- The selection of qualified applicants will be based on their essay (75%), scholarship and character (20%), and financial need (5%).
2026/2027 Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship Application Process
To apply for the 2026/2027 Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship, applicants must follow these steps:
- It is essential for applicants to go through the scholarship application before applying for the award.
- Applicants can apply for the scholarship through the online application link provided below.
- Applicants must write an essay between 500 and 700 words on the topic provided on the scholarship application form which related to North Carolina history; recently, students were asked to write on how ordinary folk shaped their communities in North Carolina.
- Applicants must provide all the required documents that are needed for the scholarship before the deadline date including proof of residency, proof of enrollment, transcript, grade, and completed application form.
- For more information about the scholarship, applicants can contact the scholarship committee using the Contact Us link.
Application Deadline: 8 February 2026
Visit the Official Scholarship Website
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