Margaret D. Ruffin Scholarship and Award

North Carolina Community Foundation

Deadline: Mar 3, 2026

To provide scholarships for graduating seniors from Tarboro High School accepted to an accredited four-year college or university. Qualifications: Applicant must be a graduating senior at Tarboro High School who is a resident of Edgecombe County and a student of superior academic achievement with a demonstrated commitment to school and community affairs; must have been accepted to an accredited four-year college or university. Selection criteria: Recipients will be selected based on academic merit; financial need; intended major or field of study; completion of required application materials. How to apply: Application must be submitted through the NCCF Online Portal. Applicant must create an account and then follow all instructions for applying for scholarship. Applicant will need to provide an email for their high school counselor, email addresses for references, and completed FAFSA. Focus: General studies/Field of study not specified.

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