Herring Scholarship
Investing in the Future of Duplin County and Mount Olive Students
The Herring Scholarship provides significant financial assistance to students from Duplin County and the Town of Mount Olive who are pursuing their education at the University of Mount Olive. Established through the generosity of the late Otha E. Herring, the scholarship was created to help local students achieve their academic goals while developing into leaders and engaged citizens. The scholarship remains one of the largest and most impactful scholarship programs available at the University of Mount Olive.
The Herring Scholarship seeks to support students who demonstrate:
To be considered for the Herring Scholarship, applicants must:
- Reside within the Town of Mount Olive or Duplin County, NC
- Be accepted for admission to the University of Mount Olive
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Submit a complete scholarship application package
A complete application package includes:
- Herring Scholarship application form
- Two letters of recommendation from school, business, church, or community leaders
- A 300–500 word essay describing the people and experiences that have shaped your values, character, and ethics
- A recent photograph
- Completed FAFSA
Renewable for up to four consecutive years
The Herring Scholarship may be renewed each year, supporting recipients throughout their full degree program at the University of Mount Olive.
To maintain eligibility, recipients must:
- Remain enrolled as a full-time, degree-seeking student
- Maintain satisfactory academic standing
- Complete the FAFSA annually
Follow these three steps to complete your Herring Scholarship application. Check off each step as you go — your progress is saved on this device.
Apply for Admission First
You must be accepted to the University of Mount Olive before your scholarship application can be reviewed.
File Your FAFSA
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to establish your financial need, if you haven’t completed it already.
Complete the Herring Scholarship Application
Fill out the official Herring Scholarship application form.
Begin Your UMO Story
Acceptance to the University of Mount Olive is the first step toward the Herring Scholarship. Apply today and join a community that invests in local students.
