Durham

There are many scholarships for Durham students. If you are searching for scholarships for a particular high school located in Durham, please select the appropriate school from the list below. The scholarship database contains scholarships for Durham students in the following categories:

Durham High School Scholarships
Durham College Scholarships
Durham University Scholarships

Scholarships

"No Essay" Nitro Scholarship

Deadline: Mar 31, 2023

$2,000

To be eligible for the "No Essay" Nitro Scholarship you must be:A) A student who is currently enrolled as a high school senior or in an accredited college or university located within the United States;B) A parent who currently has a child enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States;C) A parent who currently has a...

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Be Bold Scholarship

Deadline: Apr 01, 2023

$25,000

The "Be Bold" Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile. It takes less than 2 minutes to apply.To us, boldest does not mean "best", or "most accomplished". Being bold means being:A) EarnestB) DeterminedC) MovingThe scholarship will be awarded to the student whose profile is most bold, according to these characteristics.Furthermore, the...

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ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship

Deadline: Mar 29, 2023

$1,000

ScholarshipOwl is your source of relief from the dreaded application process. We put students on the fast-track to success by providing direct access to the scholarships they need the most. Take the hassle out of financial aid and maximize your chance at a free ride in college. No matter how much funding you need for school, we have the opportunities...

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Niche 2K No Essay College Scholarship

Deadline: Mar 31, 2023

$2,000

Niche is the market leader in connecting colleges and schools with students and families. With in-depth profiles on every school and college in America, over 140 million reviews and ratings, and powerful search and data tools, Niche helps millions of students and families find and enroll in the right school for them. Who Can ApplyAll high school and college students, as...

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SP Scholarship

Deadline: Mar 31, 2023

$2,500

The SP College Scholarship program was created to help students win scholarships without the hassle of filling out paper applications and writing dozens of essays.To be eligible for the Scholarship you must be:A) At least 13 years old and enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the US.B) A legal resident of the U.S. or Puerto Rico.Thus...

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10 Words or Less Scholarship

Deadline: Apr 15, 2023

$1,000

Scholarship Eligibility:A) Anyone who is between the ages of 14-25 who will be attending school in the Fall of 2023.B) This scholarship is provided by StudentScholarships.org. In order to apply for our scholarship follow these instructions:1. Go to www.facebook.com/myscholarships and place a comment on any post you see answering the question:In 10 words or less, tell us why you deserve...

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For School Specific Scholarships, select one of the schools below:
Brogden Middle
C E Jordan High
CE Jordan High
Chewning Middle
City Of Medicine Academy
Durham School Of The Arts
George L Carrington Middle
Hillside High
Hillside New Tech High
James E Shepard Middle
JD Clement Early College High School
Kestrel Heights School
Lowe's Grove Middle
Middle College High School
Neal Middle
Northern High
Riverside High
Rogers-Herr Middle
Sherwood Githens Middle
Southern High
Voyager Academy

Durham is a city in the U.S. state of North Carolina and among the three corners of the Research Triangle, a research park. Durham City serves as the county seat of Durham County. A smaller portion of the city falls within Wake County. With a population of about 228,300, Durham is the 5th-biggest city in North Carolina state. Two main universities are located there: Duke University and North Carolina Central University.

The research Triangle Park is the site of more than 130 businesses. Moreover, there are an additional twenty research, office and industrial parks that surround the Triangle. Thousands of the areas inhabitants work in the research park. Corporate administration and the medical/health sector hires a large number of people within the region.

The Durham-Chapel Hill MSA has a population of 504,357 (2010 census). The Durham-Cary-Raleigh Combined Statistical Area has a population of 1,749,525 (2010 census).

Forbes Magazine has ranked Durham City, as the third best place to reside within the United States for careers and business. Duke University & Medical Center is the regions largest employer. The foundation of the city's economy is its health and medical related companies and high-technology companies. Vital businesses in these sectors operate within the biopharmaceutical, electronics and telecommunications fields. Plastics, textiles and chemicals are also significant. Companies like for instance Nortel, IBM and Glaxo Smith Kline employ thousands of local residents.

There is a broad range of activities related to music in Durham for visitors and residents to enjoy, ranging from symphony concerts to jazz and blues festivals. The American Dance Festival is an annual event. There are also the Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, art exhibitions and the Full Frame Documentary Festival. People benefit from a lively series of programs at the Carolina Theatre. Some of the finest restaurants are situated within the Ninth Street, Brightleaf, and University Drive areas. Culinary offerings are many and diverse.

In the Durham area, there is an abundant amount of outdoor recreation opportunities. The American Tobacco Trail is a 12-mile trail that runs from downtown to the county line. These trails are great from cycling, jogging and hiking. Eno River State Park is a popular location where tourists can enjoy rafting, canoeing, hiking, fishing and bird-watching. Horseback riding is offered at Crane Creek Ranch with its numerous acres of riding trails. Flat River is an outstanding place for boating, hiking, sailing, fishing and rock hounding.