NCAEOP Scholarships

NCAEOP has continued to establish scholarships in the name of individuals who have made outstanding contributions to our association. Among these names have included Pauline T, Helms, Wanza Y. Davis, Lula M. Burrell, Lena Belle Parsons, Guy B. Teachey, Mildred F. Chrisco, and Charlie Mae Holland. Moreover, since that time, NCAEOP has awarded over $100,000 to some 193 students and 32 members.

In addition to the state scholarships, the 14 districts and 105 locals have established student and EOP scholarships beginning with Districts 6 and 13 in March 1972. Currently, these locals and districts have awarded over $50,000 annually to deserving students and members.

In total, NCAEOP has awarded over $1,000,000 in scholarship money over the past 30 years! This success has only been possible through the efforts of our members who have made individual contributions in their bake sales, raffles, and silent auctions.

The North Carolina Association of Educational Office Professionals, Inc. awards annual scholarships in the amount of $9,000+. Total scholarships are awarded by State, District, Local and National in excess of $50,000 annually.

Applications are received on the local level with winners advancing to District, State and National competition.

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement, initiative and financial need. An alternate recipient shall be selected.

To qualify, the scholarship applicant must:

1. Be a citizen of the United States and attending or graduated from a high school in North Carolina.
2. Be a graduating high school senior who has applied for admission in a post-high school program or a freshman in a post-high school program.

3. Submit a completed application with the following attachments:

   1. Photograph (see cover sheet for directions)
   2. One-page biographical sketch on Why I Am Choosing to Further My Education.
   3. Most current official high school transcript which he/she is currently enrolled, to include grade point average, standing in class, scholastic aptitude test scores and other pertinent information as required by the application for the educational institution.
   4. Graduating senior in high school, in addition to the high school transcript, must attach a letter or email from post high school stating application for admission has been received and course of study student is pursuing; or if freshman in post-high school program, in addition to the high school transcript, must attach a letter or statement from the school which states that the applicant is currently enrolled as a full-time student and the course of study the applicant is pursuing.
   5. Three (3) letters of recommendation as outlined below:
      1. One (1) from a principal, counselor or other school administrator which should describe that student’s activities and leadership record in school, personal traits, character, initiative, home background and student’s financial need.
      2. One (1) from a teacher.
      3. One (1) from someone other than a member of the sponsoring association or the applicant’s family.

   6. NO other information on the nominee will be accepted.

   7. Acceptance letter from post-high school must be submitted prior to payment of scholarship awards.