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Scholarship Programs and Eligibility Requirements

Scholarship Amount Number Available Eligibility Deadline
Richard M. Arnold Scholarship (PDF, 613KB) One-time $1,500 Up to three Awards Students who have completed at least one full year towards a Radiologic Technology degree at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College or Southwestern Community College July 3, 2012
Asheville Wilbert Vault Service Scholarship (PDF, 36KB) One-time $2,500 Up to two Awards Residents of Western North Carolina who have chosen funeral service as a career path March 15, 2012
Asheville Young Woman Leadership Award (PDF, 29KB) One-time $1,500 One Award High school junior women who reside in Buncombe County and attend a public or private high school in Buncombe, the NC School of Science and Mathematics, or the UNC School of the Arts Jan. 5, 2012
William Bradley Ayers Memorial Scholarship (PDF, 666KB) One-time $1,000 One Award Graduating senior member of the Asheville High School band Jan. 16, 2012
Alan Bruckner Young Life Scholarship (PDF, 29KB) One-time $500 One Award Graduating senior of A.C. Reynolds High School Participation in the Reynolds chapter of Young Life is not required, but preference will be given to students active in the organization Jan. 16, 2012
Nathaniel Ellis Cannady, Jr. Scholarship (PDF 35KB) $5,000 renewable for 3 more years

Two Awards

 Graduating public high school seniors from Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Madison, McDowell, Rutherford and Yancey counties intending to study engineering, contruction, project management or information technology Feb. 15, 2012
John Francis Amherst Cecil Scholarship (PDF, 39KB) One-time up to $2,000 Up to seven Awards
Dependents of current year-round full-time employees, year-round part-time employees or seasonal full-time employees of Biltmore, who have completed one year of service March 15, 2012
Chattooga Club Scholarship (PDF, 37KB) Varying $ Amounts Several Awards
Employees of the club as of the date of award, in at least a 2nd season of employment and a senior in a high school or a secondary school graduate July 13, 2012
Harry W. Clarke Memorial Scholarship Programs – Harry W. Clarke Award (PDF, 217KB) $2,000 renewable for 3 more years One Award Graduating seniors from any public high school or certified home school in the 29-county Western North Carolina region to attend a North Carolina four-year college or university Jan. 16, 2012
Harry W. Clarke Memorial Scholarship Programs – William A. Hart Award (PDF, 217KB) $1,000 renewable for one more year One Award Graduating seniors from any public school or certified home school in the 29-county Western North Carolina region to attend a North Carolina two-year community college Jan. 16, 2012
Emily Davidson Memorial Music Scholarship (PDF, 37KB) One-time $1,000 One Award Graduating senior of Murphy High School who has demonstrated musical talent throughout high school and plans to continue the study of music at the college level Jan. 16, 2012
Mike Davis Team Spirit Award (PDF, 28KB) One-time $1,000 One Award Graduating senior of Freedom High School who is captain of a Freedom High School boys or girls basketball team. The coaches of the teams are asked to nominate one (1) recipient Jan. 23, 2012
Johneen Roth Epstein Scholarship (PDF, 110KB) One-time $500 One Award Rising sophomore, junior, or senior Brevard College student who is committed to the serious study of vocal music Jan. 25, 2012
Londell J. Foster-Thomas Scholarship Varying $ Amounts
Up to three awards Students enrolled in the cosmetology program at Asheville High School Oct. 5, 2011
Captain John G. Gardner, USMC, Viet Nam Veterans Memorial Scholarship (PDF, 32KB) One-time $1,000 Up to three awards Residents of the 18 westernmost counties who are graduating seniors of a WNC public or private high school or certified home school, and who are relatives of active duty, decorated Viet Nam Veterans Jan. 16, 2012
R. Walker Geitner III Memorial Scholarship (PDF, 32KB) One-time $2,000 One Award Graduate or graduating senior of Asheville High School who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in film, video production, visual or performing arts Jan. 16, 2012
Margie McCluney Hamrick Nursing Scholarship (PDF, 31KB) One-time $1,000 One Award Graduating senior of a Cleveland County public high school who is pursuing a 2- or 4-year degree in the nursing profession. Preference will be given to students with financial need Jan. 16, 2012
Wellington Hamrick Scholarship (PDF, 35KB) One-time $1,000 One Award Cleveland County graduating seniors who plan to study math, science, engineering or another technical field or trade Jan. 16, 2012
Chuck D. Hargrove Memorial Scholarship (PDF, 31KB) One-time $1,000 One Award Graduating senior of Tuscola High School Jan. 16, 2012
Heffington Scholarship (PDF, 101KB) Varing $ Amounts Several Awards Qualified grates or graduating high school seniors, including those in a certified home school, who are members of the Cashiers or Highlands communities, and will be attending a North Carolina State College or University or a North Carolina Technical School  
A. Joe Hemphill, Jr. Scholarship (PDF, 32KB) $1,000 renewable for 3 more years One Award Graduating seniors from Charels D. Owen, Madison, or McDowell High Schools and planning to attend North Carolina State University or the University of Tennessee at Knoxville Jan. 16, 2012
Mary R. Hemphill Scholarship   (PDF, 32KB) $1,000 renewable for 2 more years One Award Applicants must be currently attending North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine or the University of Tenneessee College of Veterinary Medicine May 16, 2012
Highlands Falls Country Club Employee Scholarship (PDF, 37KB) Varying $ Amounts Several Awards Current permanent or seasonal employees of Highlands Falls Country Club or Highlands Falls Community Association, or a contract employee working full-time, and in at least the 2nd season of employment July 13, 2012
Yates L. and Louise D. Holland Scholarship (PDF, 56KB) One-time $1,000 One Award Graduating seniors of odd-numbered classes at East Rutherford High School (award year 2013, 2015, 2017, etc.), or even-numbered classes at Eastern Randolph High School (award year 2012, 2014, 2016, etc.) - with a preference for students who will attend UNC-Chapel Hill Jan. 16, 2012
Walter "Pop" Jarvis Scholarship (PDF, 29KB) One-time $1,000 Two Awards Graduating seniors of Avery County High School who plan to pursue full-time higher education Jan. 16, 2012
Madelyn Lea Memorial Scholarship (PDF, 32KB) One-time $1,000 One Award Graduating high school seniors whose primary residence is in Clay County Jan. 16, 2012
Marilyn Lester and William Lester Scholarship (PDF, 31KB) $5,000 renewable for 3 more years One Award Graduating seniors of Asheville High School planning to attend one of the specified state institutions in North Carolina Jan. 16, 2012
McDowell Medical Associates, P.A., Scholarship (PDF, 26KB) $500 renewable for 3 more years One Award Graduating senior of McDowell High School Jan. 16, 2012
Gene and Lee Meyer Scholarship (PDF, 31KB) $2,500 renewable for 3 more years Three Awards 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 Jan. 16, 2012
Brandon F. Miller Memorial Scholarship (PDF, 31KB) One-time $1,000 One Award Graduating senior of T.C. Roberson High School, with preference given to a student who will attend any college or university that is part of the University of North Carolina consolidated system Jan. 16, 2012
Roger W. Morrison Scholarship (PDF, 37KB) One-time $500 One Award Qualified employees, spouses of employees and children of employees of Pathologist's Medical Laboratory and Mission Hospitals Laboratories March 15, 2012
North Carolina Alpha Epsilon Memorial Scholarship (PDF, 30KB) One-time $700 One Award Female student from one of the following schools on a rotational basis as follows: C.D. Owen (2012), Enka (2013), North Buncombe (2014), T.C. Roberson (2015), A.C. Reynolds (2016), Asheville High (2017) and C.A. Erwin (2018) Jan. 16, 2012
Ruth Paddison Scholarship (PDF, 31KB) One-time $2,000 Two Awards Public high school seniors whose primary legal residence is in Madison County, who are eager to pursue a higher education, have demonstrated financial need and a good academic track record Jan. 16, 2012
Cal and Carol Peddy Memorial Scholarship One-time up to $1,000 Two Awards Graduating seniors of Mountain Heritage High School Jan. 23, 2012
Elda C. Penny - Graham County Woman's Club Scholarship (PDF, 28KB) One-time $1,000 One Award Graduating seniors from Robbinsville High School Jan. 16, 2012
Irving Jacob Reuter Award (PDF, 38KB) $12,000 renewable for 3 more years One Award Graduating senior from any public high school in Buncombe or Madison counties. Applicants must exhibit superior academic achievement, strong moral character, involvement in the community and success in dealing with life's challenges Jan. 10, 2012
Leroy Ripper Scholarship (PDF, 30KB) One-time $1,000 One Award Graduating high school seniors whose primary residence is in Cherokee County or in Clay County Jan. 16, 2012
S. Hayes Robinson Memorial Dance Scholarship  One-time $1000  One Award Graduating seniors of public or private schools in Buncombe County who intend to study and/or seriously participate in any style of performance dance  Jan. 16, 2012
Rotary Club of Asheville Harry R. Morrill Scholarship (PDF, 36KB) Varying $ Amounts Several Awards Applicants must show superior academic achievement and desire to learn, possess excellent leadership qualities have a track record of community service, and express a positive personal outlook Feb. 10, 2012
Rotary Club of Asheville - West / Warren Bogue Memorial Scholarship (PDF, 32KB) One-time $500 One Award Graduating seniors of Enka High School who demonstrate academic promise, financial need, a desire to succeed, and evidence of involvement with their school and community Jan. 16, 2012
Rotary Club of Asheville - West / John Maggard Memorial Scholarship (PDF, 32KB) One-time $500 One Award Graduating seniors of Clyde A. Erwin High School who demonstrate academic promise, financial need, a desire to succeed, and evidence of involvement with their school and community Jan. 16, 2012
Charlie R. and Charles J. Silver Family Scholarship (PDF, 39KB) One-time $1,000 One Award Children of Silver-Line employees who have completed one year of service at the time of application March 15, 2012
Lynn Brown Slater Memorial Scholarship (PDF, 29KB) One-time $2,500 One Award Graduating seniors from Ashe County High School Jan. 16, 2012
Murice C. Talley Memorial Scholarship (PDF, 32KB) $1,000 renewable for one to three more years
Several Awards Graduating seniors from Avery County's Crossnore Academy, Burke County's public high schools and the North Carolina School for the Deaf at Morganton Jan. 16, 2012
Transylvania County Dental Scholarship (formerly known as J. Jerry Cabe Dental Scholarship) One-time $500 Two Awards Individuals who live or work in Transylvania County and who are working toward certification in dental hygiene and denal assisting  July 6, 2012
Transylvania Excellence in Education / Excellence Award (PDF, 30KB) One-time $500 One Award Transylvania County public high school senior who has demonstrated excellence in the study of English Jan. 16, 2012

Transylvania Excellence in Education / Holbrook-Nichols Achievement Award (PDF, 37KB)

 

One-time $500 One Award Transylvania County public high school senior who has deomonstrated achievement and potential in construction, drafting, masonry or mechanical technology Jan. 16, 2012
Wildcat Cliffs Country Club Employee Scholarship (PDF, 39KB) Varying Amounts Several Awards Employees of the Club as of the date of award and in at least a 2nd season of employment July 13, 2012
WNC Regional Scholarships (PDF, 48KB) - Nelle Crowell Fletcher & G.L. Crowell Fund; William Forster, Jr. & Nancy Forster Stevens Scholarship Fund; Lucius Lanier Memorial Scholarship Fund; Clyde & Mildred Wright Endowment Fund $1,000; recipients create a pool from which finalists are selected to interview for several renewable scholarships, worth up to $5,000 per year for four years One Award per Qualifying School Graduating seniors from each public high school or certified home school in the 18 western counties  Jan. 16, 2012
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