You could win up to $1,050 for college!
What is NCECA?
NCECA is a statewide volunteer organization that has been active for more than 100 years, partnering with N.C. Cooperative Extension, to promote health, education, and family well-being in communities across North Carolina. The organization focuses on making life better for individuals and families through learning and service. To learn more about ECA visit
North Carolina Extension & Community Association
The Scholarship
This scholarship could be used to pay for your degree’s expenses at ANY North Carolina accredited college, community college or technical institute . All applicants must be North Carolina residents. Scholarships are awarded based on the following criteria:
Financial Need 25%
Scholarship Potential 25%
Activities and Honors 25%
ECA Connection 25%
What is Your Connection to North Carolina Cooperative Extension?
This is one of the questions in your application. If you or a family member have participated in any of these or other activities, you are connected to us in one way or the other:
- Eligibility: You must fit one of these groups: 1. A current High School Senior. 2. A current College Student (with no gap in education). 3. An Adult going back to school after a break.
- Location Requirement: You must currently attend a high school located in Pitt County or an adult residing in the county, and plan to attend an accredited NC college, community college, or technical institute.
- Enrollment Status: You must be enrolled for at least: * Part-Time: at least 6 credit hours per semester. * Full-Time: at least 12 credit hours per semester.
- Deadline: Monday, February 16, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.
Pitt County Extension and Community Association (ECA) has two clubs located throughout the county. The organization’s mission is to Strengthen Families through:
- Leadership Development
- Volunteer Work
- Educational Support
- Researched-based education from North Carolina State University and North Carolina A&T State University
Application and Required Documents
Please use the following list to ensure your application is complete. All documents must be submitted together by the deadline.
Step 1: The Application Form
Step 2: Required Documents
You must submit the following three (3) documents along with your completed application form:
a. Academic Transcript
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High School Students: Ask your school counselor for an official, signed transcript. The school must seal it in an envelope.
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College Students: You only need to submit your College Transcript. Request an official copy to be mailed directly to the address below.
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Other Adults: You need to submit your high school transcript if this is your first year or College Transcript if you went to college before. Request an official copy to be mailed directly to the address below.
b. Impact Statement
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Format: Write a brief paragraph on a separate page.
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Content: Explain the value or impact that the Extension & Community Association (ECA), 4-H Youth Program, Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) programs, and/or N.C. Cooperative Extension has had on your life or your family’s life.
c. Letters of Reference
Step 3: Submission Details (Where to Send Transcripts & Application)
Bring or mail the completed application packet (Form, Impact Statement, Reference Letters) and the required transcript (if applicable) to:
N.C. Cooperative Extension Attn: Taneisha Armstrong Pitt County Cooperative Extension 403 Government Circle, Suite 2 Greenville, NC 27834
Ready to submit your application? Use our quick ECA Scholarship To-Do List to ensure your application is 100% complete!
Winners will be notified before the Fall Semester. To receive their check, winners must first provide proof of enrollment at your chosen NC college to NCECA.
For questions, please contact Taneisha Armstrong, Family and Consumer Science Agent for North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Pitt County Center via email at taneisha_armstrong@ncsu.edu or by phone at 252-902-1714
