2024 Educational Scholarship Winners
The Honorable Secretary of State Elaine F. Marshall for the "Membership" Jonathan Bennett (Left)
the late, Dennis W. "Bud" Cameron for "Merit"- Nelson Stallworth (Center)
the late, Woodrow Franklin “Jack” Penny for "Need" - Lakeisha Terry (Right)
The Presidential Scholarship in Honor of Judy B. Chapman, Founding Member and Inaugural President - Jennifer Thompson (Not pictured)
🎓 2025 NCNA SCHOLARSHIPS
In 2023, the North Carolina Notary Association (NCNA) expanded its scholarship program from one to three scholarships. In 2024, we introduced a fourth scholarship—The Presidential Scholarship—in recognition of Judy B. Chapman, Founding Member and Inaugural President.
In 2025, we are proud to announce the addition of a fifth scholarship, dedicated to honoring a past or present notary instructor. Who will be the inaugural honoree?
These scholarships will be awarded to the selected recipients during the Annual Conference Meet & Greet in Clemmons, NC, on May 16, 2025.
📌 Scholarship Categories:
1️⃣ Need-Based Scholarship – Supports students facing financial challenges, particularly those from large families, to help them achieve their academic goals.
2️⃣ Merit-Based Scholarship – Recognizes students who have demonstrated academic excellence (high GPA) and active community involvement.
3️⃣ Higher Education Scholarship – Reserved for NCNA members and their immediate families pursuing an advanced degree or a career change.
4️⃣ Presidential Scholarship – Selected by the scholarship’s honoree.
5️⃣ Notary Instructor Scholarship – Selected by the scholarship’s honoree.
📌 Eligibility & Application Details:
✔ NCNA members and their immediate families are eligible to apply for all five scholarships.
✔ The Higher Education Scholarship is exclusively reserved for NCNA members and their immediate families.
✔ The other four scholarships (Need-Based, Merit-Based, Presidential, and Notary Instructor) are open to anyone to apply.
✔ Applicants may apply for multiple scholarships if they meet the eligibility criteria.
✔ Application Deadline: March 31, 2025.
📢 Apply now and take advantage of this opportunity!
If you would like to donate towards the scholarships program you can do so by clicking the "Donate Now" button below and completing the form or mailing a check earmarked for scholarships to 9565 Cliffdale Rd #155 Fayetteville, NC 28304.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Seeking Past and Present Notary Instructors
Exciting Announcement: New Scholarship Honoring a North Carolina Notary Instructor
The North Carolina Notary Association Scholarship Committee is proud to announce the creation of a new scholarship honoring a distinguished North Carolina Notary Instructor.
This scholarship celebrates an instructor who has enhanced the quality of notary education across North Carolina through their excellence, dedication, and leadership in training and supporting future notaries.
Details:
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Who: Past and Present Notary Instructors
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When: The recipient will be honored with a scholarship named after a Notary Instructor
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Where: 23rd Annual North Carolina Notary Association Conference, Clemmons, NC
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Date: May 15 – May 17, 2025
Submission Deadline:
Please submit your nominations along with a bio to the North Carolina Notary Association Scholarship Committee by email to info@ncnotary.org
by March 1, 2025.
Join us in recognizing the remarkable contributions of notary instructors who have made a lasting impact on the notary community in North Carolina.