Patrick Luc Nixon Foundation Scholarship
Patrick Luc Nixon Memorial Foundation · Free to apply
Award
$5,000
One-time award
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
- Closes
- May 7, 2027
- closes in 176 days
- Essay
- Yes
- about 500 words
- Recommendations
- 2
- plus a transcript
- Need-based
- No
- Merit-based
- Yes
- Time to apply
- ~4.3 hrs
Rules read against the official award page. Confirm on the provider's site before applying.
Requirements
Who can apply for the Patrick Luc Nixon Foundation Scholarship, as the official award page states them. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of North Carolina
- Open to high school seniors
- GPA of 3.5 or higher (unweighted)
To apply
- An essay, about 500 words.
- 2 letters of recommendation. Ask teachers or counselors early.
- A transcript, from the school registrar.
- Must be a graduating senior at William G. Enloe High School.
- Must be accepted to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Good to know
- The page states the deadline is the first Friday in May; the next cycle date of May 7, 2027 was inferred.
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About the scholarship
This scholarship offers $5,000 to a graduating senior from Enloe High School who has been accepted to UNC-Chapel Hill. Applicants must hold at least a 3.5 weighted GPA and submit an essay, letters of recommendation, and a transcript by mail.
How to apply
Sent by email or mail
- 1Prepare a transmittal letter detailing your volunteer activities.
- 2Obtain an official Enloe transcript showing a minimum 3.5 weighted GPA.
- 3Collect two signed recommendation letters from current or former teachers.
- 4Write an essay of at least 500 words addressing your college plans and goals.
- 5Mail the complete packet to the foundation's scholarship committee P.O. Box before the first Friday in May.
From the sponsor's page, which is always the final word.
How the winners are chosen
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. Most sponsors do not publish how many students apply.
- Time to apply
- ~4.3 hrs of work
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is May 7, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around May 7 each year.
- Applications close
- May 7, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
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Common questions about the Patrick Luc Nixon Foundation Scholarship
How much is the Patrick Luc Nixon Foundation Scholarship worth?
The Patrick Luc Nixon Foundation Scholarship awards $5,000.
When is the Patrick Luc Nixon Foundation Scholarship deadline?
The current deadline is May 7, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around May 7 each year.
Who is eligible for the Patrick Luc Nixon Foundation Scholarship?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of North Carolina; Open to high school seniors; GPA of 3.5 or higher (unweighted).
Does the Patrick Luc Nixon Foundation Scholarship require an essay?
Yes. The application requires an essay of about 500 words, 2 recommendations, and a transcript. Expect to spend about 4.25 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the Patrick Luc Nixon Foundation Scholarship?
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. What limits who can enter: open only to North Carolina residents and an essay is required, which filters out casual applicants. Plan on about 4.3 hrs of work.
Is the Patrick Luc Nixon Foundation Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The Patrick Luc Nixon Foundation Scholarship is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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