Honored Educator Scholarships
Applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now closed.
The application period for the 2026-2027 school year will open on January 1st, 2026.
For questions on applying, contact [email protected].
Honored Educator Scholarships (HES) provide an opportunity for selected teachers to attend an NCCAT seminar of their choice. An HES covers all costs associated with participation in a NCCAT seminar, including program materials, instruction, food, lodging, transportation, and substitute teacher. The honored educator also receives $250 for use in the classroom.
There is no need to apply for a specific scholarship, as our committee carefully matches recipients with available scholarships. While some scholarships are designated to particular districts, many statewide scholarships are open to all North Carolina educators. Please do not hesitate to apply if you do not see your district listed.
Statewide Scholarships
NCCAT offers several scholarships that are available to teachers anywhere in North Carolina. Click each name to learn more!
The Belk Foundation Honored Educator Scholarship
Marjorie T. and John S. Britt Honored Educator Scholarship
Luz M. Frye Honored Educator Scholarship
Statewide (awarded to a World Languages or ESL teacher)
R. Phillip Haire Honored Educator Scholarship
Mary D. McDuffie Honored Educator Scholarship
Statewide (awarded to a U.S. History teacher)
A. Craig Phillips Honored Educator Scholarships
Statewide (three scholarships awarded)
Richard A. Schwartz Honored Educator Scholarship
Richard L. Thompson Honored Educator Scholarship
District-Specific Scholarships
These scholarships are awarded to teachers from specific districts. Click each name to learn more!
Beulah Padgett Whichard Honored Educator Scholarship (Clay County)
One teacher from Clay County Schools
Beulah Padgett Whichard Honored Educator Scholarship (Durham County)
One teacher from Durham County Schools
Jean P. Powell Honored Educator Scholarship
Clinton City Schools or Sampson County Schools
C. Fletcher Womble Jr. Honored Educator Scholarship
Simon F. Terrell Honored Educator Scholarship
Durham, Orange, Wake, or Warren County Schools
Gracia and John Slater Family Honored Educator Scholarship
Henderson County Schools or Jackson County Schools
Mabel Roberson McIntyre Honored Educator Scholarship
Nash County Schools or Wilson County Schools
Lynda Petty Honored Educator Scholarship
Boyce T. Deitz Honored Educator Scholarship
Robert E. and Hattie H. Bridges Honored Educator Scholarship
John F. and Emy Swindell Hinnant Honored Educator Scholarship
Elsie Brame Hunt and Noma Henderson Leonard