The Southport Historical Society supports local students

Honoring local Southport historian and co-founder of the society, Susie Carson

Susan Sellers Carson, co-founder of the Southport Historical Society

Each year the Southport Historical Society offers a $2,000 academic scholarship for a graduating senior from South Brunswick High School continuing their education at an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university. One thousand dollars ($1,000) will be paid in each of the first two years of enrollment, and students must maintain a 2.5 GPA to be eligible for the award in the second year. Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the college or university when full-time enrollment is verified.

How to Apply

Each winter the scholarship application is updated with new essay topics based on local history.

Application forms are sent to the South Brunswick HS scholarship counselor and posted on the SHS website. Applicants should follow the detailed instructions on the application form.

Applications are due April 12th, 2024. You may submit your application and essay directly online here.

If you prefer, you can download the application form and the application instruction form and mail your application to Southport Historical Society, PO Box 10014, Southport, NC 28461. Entries must be postmarked no later than April 12, 2024. Application Form & Instructions

Applicants and the SBHS counselor will be notified in early May by letter.

Note: We suggest use of the Susie Carson Research Database as a place to start researching your essay topic. Please feel free to contact us at info@southporthistoricalsociety.org for questions or assistance in using the database.