Scholarships
Five distinct scholarship programs designed to support diverse academic pursuits and career goals for North Carolina high school seniors.
Important: At this time, only one scholarship is awarded annually across all scholarship categories. We encourage all eligible students to apply and submit their strongest application.
Please Note: Scholarship awards have traditionally been provided in the form of a gift card to Amazon or Wal-Mart. Awarded students have reported using gifts for books and other needed school supplies, directly specific to their major of choice.
Available Awards
Our Scholarships
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Apostle Donald Q. Fozard, Sr. Christian Education Scholarship
For students accepted to a historically Christian college, university, or technical program to pursue the major of their choice.
Derrick L. Taylor Culinary & Hospitality Scholarship
For students pursuing a career in Culinary Arts/Management or Hospitality Management at an accredited institution.
The Taylor Institute Medical & Biology Scholarship
For students positioning employment in medicine, pharmaceuticals, or biology at an accredited college or program.
The Taylor Institute Technology & Engineering Scholarship
For students positioning employment in technology or engineering at an accredited 2 or 4 year college or program.
The Taylor Institute General Scholarship
Open to all fields of study — for any student accepted to an accredited college, university, or program.
Coming Soon
Beginning 2028Upcoming Scholarships
The Taylor Institute is proud to announce five additional scholarships launching for the graduating class of 2028, expanding our reach to students across the entire United States.
Sharon F. Evans Future Educators Scholarship
Awarded to students graduating from any high school in the United States, pursuing a career in K-12 grade education including future college professors, deans, and institutional facilitators.
Applications will open for the graduating class of 2028. Stay tuned for updates.
Trade School Scholarship
Awarded to students graduating from any high school in the United States, pursuing a career in a trade including mechanics, welding, plumbing, electrical, roofing, etc.
Applications will open for the graduating class of 2028. Stay tuned for updates.
The Taylor Institute World Entrepreneur Scholarship
Awarded to students graduating from any high school in the United States who will present a comprehensive plan articulating how their entrepreneurial efforts will directly impact society locally, statewide, and globally.
Applications will open for the graduating class of 2028. Stay tuned for updates.
Jada D. Taylor Exceptional Student Scholarship
Awarded to students living with Down's syndrome and/or Autism, and have been accepted in a college, university, or higher education program which has components to educate and prepare these individuals for career placement opportunities.
Applications will open for the graduating class of 2028. Stay tuned for updates.
The Taylor Institute Youth & Young Adult New Life Scholarship
This is the only scholarship that can be awarded to a young adult up to age 24, who has been previously incarcerated in a juvenile justice facility and desires a fresh start. Thanks to the work of our Founder, Derrick L. Taylor, and his work assisting with the North Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention at local North Carolina youth detention centers as well as working with the Wake County (Raleigh, NC) Teen Court program, it is his personal belief that even though you may have made a mistake, you don't have to live the remainder of your life on a perpetual mistake journey.
“Never Forget, Better is Always One Decision Away!”
The development of this scholarship is still ongoing as Founder Taylor will be meeting with state and local Judicial professionals to determine the best available path forward. This scholarship can be awarded to any gender.
Applications will open for the graduating class of 2028. Stay tuned for updates.
Key Dates
Application Timeline
Applications Open
March 1, 2027Application Deadline
Wednesday, March 31, 2027 at 11:59 PMAward Notifications
May 15, 2027Scholarship Disbursement (if mailed)
June 1, 2027Need help? Our scholarship team is available to answer your questions. Contact us for assistance.
Ready to Apply?
Applications are open March 1 – March 31, 2027. Don't miss your chance!
Start Your ApplicationDeadline: Wednesday, March 31, 2027 at 11:59 PM