Scholarship Description
Amount
$2,000 renewable for 3 more years
Number of Awards
Two Awards
Eligibility
Graduating public high school seniors from Graham, Jackson, Macon and Swain counties and the Qualla Boundary. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, and preference will be given to students with financial need, to Native American Indians, and to anyone transitioning out of foster care.
Selection Criteria
Good moral character
The desire to attend college and the commitment to complete the requirements for a degree -
Academic ability/achievement - minimum of 3.0 weighted GPA
Demonstrated financial need
Leadership and Community service (outstanding contributions to school and community) and/or significant work experience
Extracurricular activities - U.S. Citizenship
Application Procedure
To apply, students must complete an application online. The application, with required attachments, must be submitted online on or before the deadline.
Year of Need: College Freshman,
Type: Needs Based
Num Awards: 2
Min Award: 2,000
Max Award:
Deadline: 2024-12-31
Website: http://www.cfwnc.org/
Sponsoring Organization
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
4 Vanderbilt Park Drive Suite 300
Asheville, NC 28803
Contact Person: Maria Juarez, Scholarship Officer
Phone: 828-254-4960 / 828-367-9909
Fax: 828-251-2258
Email:
