Sandhills Promise was established in 2016 for residents in North Carolina attending Moore County or Hoke County high schools. The award provides 2 years of free tuition to students who enroll into Sandhills Community College directly after high school. High school seniors must successfully completed four dual enrollment classes at Sandhills Community College in order to be eligible to receive the scholarship the following year. Students must be degree-seeking in a curricular program. Students must also meet merit requirements. Awards are on a last dollar basis. The program is funded by the Sandhills Community College Foundation.