Spaghetti and Butter Scholarship
Being the first in one’s family to pursue a college degree is no easy feat and is an experience filled with overwhelming challenges. Especially if you're also responsible for paying tuition.
First-generation students often have to be very independent, working on college applications on their own, and having to figure out networking, dress codes, and other aspects of the professional world without family help or mentorship.
Spaghetti & Butter is named in honor of Harry Stenger, a former first-generation college student who was financially independent and, as an undergraduate, survived off dinners of buttered spaghetti noodles. This scholarship aims to support first-generation students so they can overcome the hurdles they face and achieve their goals.
Any high school senior in North Carolina who has at least a 3.0 GPA and will be a first-generation college student may apply for this scholarship.
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The application deadline is Apr 2, 2025. Winners will be announced on May 2, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on May 2, 2025. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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