Finding Scholarships Scholarship Spotlight: John Gatling Grant Program Written by Beth Feinberg Keenanon September 2nd, 2019 I started my career at Lesley University and spent over a decade at Northeastern University’s Office for Student Financial Services, where I was a senior assistant director. At Northeastern, I worked with applicants for financial aid, athletes, and families interested in financing their educations. In addition, I have served as an ambassador with the Massachusetts Education Finance Authority, visiting Massachusetts high schools to introduce students and parents to the financial aid process and the many sources of education financing that are available. I'm a graduate of Scripps College in Claremont CA, and I have an MBA and a master’s degree in college student development and counseling from Northeastern University. I serve as an ambassador with the Massachusetts Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators. Learn More About Beth scholarship search, scholarships, There is a scholarship (or many scholarships) out there for everyone. Every student has some skill, interest, experience, or characteristic that may make them an attractive candidate for one scholarship or another. And while we often refer to scholarships as “free money,” scholarships don’t actually come for free. It takes work to thoughtfully consider your strengths and research the scholarships that might be most appropriate for you. While the effort that goes into finding and winning scholarships may be akin to a part-time job, we at College Coach want to make your job a little easier. This on-going scholarship series highlights a new scholarship each week. Check out the below, along with the other posts in the series, and you may discover a funding resource that will make covering that college bill a little (or a lot!) easier. Interested in attending NC State? Does your last name happen to be Gatlin or Gatling? If your answer to both questions is “yes,” there is a scholarship for you! Scholarship: John Gatling Grant Program Awarding Organization: North Carolina State University Amount: $10,000 for NC residents and $15,000 for non-residents Number of Scholarships Awarded: Varies Eligible Students: NC State College Students Priority is given based upon the following structure: North Carolina residents with the surname Gatlin(g) who demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA Non-North Carolina residents with the surname Gatlin(g) who demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA North Carolina residents with the surname Gatlin(g) who do not demonstrate financial need Non-North Carolina residents with the surname Gatlin(g) who do not demonstrate financial need Eligible College(s): North Carolina State University How to Apply: Apply for admission to NC State, and, upon acceptance, apply for the scholarship via PACK ASSIST, NC State’s scholarship application portal. Deadline: February 15th (for priority consideration) Website: https://studentservices.ncsu.edu/your-money/financial-aid/types/scholarships/ Best of luck, and please see the awarding organization’s website for full scholarship details and requirements. Related Resources Read | Posted on April 7th, 2025 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Scholarships for Asian American Students Read | Posted on February 14th, 2025 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Scholarships for Black Students Read | Posted on September 13th, 2024 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Scholarships for Hispanic Students
