10/05/2026
Calling all CCS Indian Ed SENIORS! Scholarship opportunity below!!
The Essay Contest deadline is approaching!
The American Indian Society of
North Carolina Essay Contest
Purpose of Award: The purpose of the American Indian Society of North Carolina
Is to provide financial assistance to worthy and deserving American Indian/Alaska Native Students in the Cumberland, Harnett, and Sampson County School Systems.
The Essay winner must attend and read their essay during the Native American Heritage Month Scholarship Breakfast on November 7, 2026, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m
Cape Fear Baptist Church: 100 Indian Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28312
Scholarship Qualifications:
1. Write a 500- word essay on the topic: What Does Native American Heritage Month Mean to Me?
2. Submission requires the winner to be present at the Scholarship Breakfast.
3. Must be a High School Senior attending Cumberland, Harnett or Sampson County Schools.
4. Essays will be judged on grammar.
5. One $200 scholarship will be awarded to the winner of each county.
6. Essays must be received by 5:00 PM on October 16, 2026.
7. All Submissions should be emailed to: [email protected]
Please complete the following as your cover letter when submitting your essay
Cover Letter
Name: _____________________________________________________________ First, MI, Last
Address: _____________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip Code
School: ______________________________________
Home Phone: ___________________________ Cell Phone: ____________________________ Email: _____________________________________
Tribal Affiliation: _____________________________ County:______________________
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR ESSAY BY THE DEADLINE TO:
[email protected]