Applicants must:
1.Be a graduating senior from a high school located in Edgecombe or Nash County, North Carolina.
2.Be a resident of North Carolina.
3.Have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
4.Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or technical/trade program in the following career fields of study: STEM, information technology, biotechnology, medical sciences, agricultural sciences, architecture, construction , and education.
5.Demonstrate leadership ability, good character, and involvement in school or community activities
6.Full Scholarship recipients are ineligible.