High school seniors with a GPA of 2.5 or higher who live in Iredell County, NC, or who are descendants of those who lived on the Hall plantation (living anywhere in the U.S.).
For the 2025 school year, four scholarships of $2,500 each will be awarded.
All applications must be uploaded by March 31, 2025.
Form as soon as possible so you can get your Student Aid Index before the scholarship application deadline. FAFSA applications can be submitted at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
No, but scholarships are only awarded to students attending accredited colleges or universities.
If you believe you may be a descendant, we encourage you to reach out through the contact form on our website. Genealogical support may be available.
Yes, financial need is one of the criteria used to score your application. Please see the scoring rubric.
Visit the Scholarship page on our website for full application instructions and to submit your materials online.
Yes — if they can show that they had an ancestor who lived on the Hall plantation.
A review panel from the Samuel Hall Executive Board reviews the applications and makes the final selection decisions.
Yes. It is a ministry of Freedom Presbyterian Church, though students of all backgrounds are welcome to apply. The applicant's religious faith (or lack of a religious faith) is not considered in evaluating their applications.
Yes — as long as the institution is accredited.
You can read his autobiography, 47 Years a Slave, for free online. Links are available on our Home page.