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Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship

The Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship (FKMS) honors the memory of the first president of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of North Carolina, Florence Hill Kidder.

  • Six scholarships will be awarded in one year: First place- $3,000, second place- $1,000, third place- $800 and three fourth places- $400.
  • Scholarships are not renewable.
  • Awarded to a high school senior who plans to attend a post-secondary institution in North Carolina.

 

2025 Essay Topic:
Historic Preservation in North Carolina

This year's essay topic emphasized the preservation of historic buildings and sites by various organizations over time. Applicants were tasked with selecting a historic building or site within or near their county that was established before the 20th century and examining its significance.

The essay was to provide insights into the lives of the people who resided there, notable events that took place, cultural elements of the period, and the preservation efforts associated with the site. Furthermore, applicants were required to demonstrate the importance of historical preservation by including documentation of their research sources, with citations integrated within the essay and a list of works consulted at the conclusion. A minimum of three resources was mandatory for inclusion.

The scholarship was awarded on the basis of merit of the individual essay (75%), scholarship and character (20%), and need (5%). 

2025 Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship Winners

Eligibility

To be considered, a candidate must:

  • Be a North Carolina high school senior who is planning on matriculating into a postsecondary program in North Carolina beginning in the fall after their senior year of high school.
  • See the Application Procedure below.

Value

First place - $3,000, second place - $1,000, third place - $800 and three fourth places - $400.

Application Procedure

  1. A completed application form answering all questions and supplying all requested documents.
  2. An original essay of 500 to 700 words on the prompt provided.

Note: Family members of current NSCDA-NC Officers, Board Members, and State Committee Chairs are not eligible to apply.

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