Statewide
This scholarship was established in honor of Dr. Richard L. Thompson who began his career as a classroom teacher and coach. The breadth and scope of his work includes service as a North Carolina principal and district superintendent, a state superintendent of education in Mississippi, and as a vice president in the University of North Carolina General Administration. Dr. Thompson also served as NCCAT’s executive director from 1992–1994 and from 2013–2015. The Richard L. Thompson Honored Educator Scholarship honors the lifelong dedication of Dr. Thompson to the profession of teaching and education.
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.