shift_ed & First Generation Scholarships

This scholarship program is designed for graduating high school seniors from Guilford County Schools who plan to attend High Point University. The program supports students who demonstrate financial need and academic potential, with a strong preference for first-generation college students residing in High Point, North Carolina. Recipients are expected to participate in the Bonner Leader Program, which involves regular meetings, leadership workshops, and community service hours with local non-profit partners. The award covers educational costs and can be renewed for up to three additional years, provided the student meets academic renewal requirements and maintains a clear social record.

The award is renewable. Eligibility on record: open to high school students (12th grade); for residents of North Carolina; minimum GPA 3.0; financial need is considered; citizenship: U.S. citizen; usable at a 4-year college or private college. The next deadline on record is February 15, 2027, and the deadline recurs each year. Listed by High Point University; CollegesRef last checked the official page on November 15, 2026.