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Eligibility

One scholarship, renewable for one additional year, may be awarded to graduating seniors from any public high school in the 29-county Western North Carolina region to attend a North Carolina two-year community college. In addition, students with permanent homes with the 29-county WNC region who attend the NC School of Science and Mathematics, the UNC School of the Arts High School, or a Home School registered with the NC Department of Non-Public Education may apply if they will attend a North Carolina two-year community college.

The Community Foundation scholarships will be awarded without regard to age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, religious belief, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Selection Criteria

• Financial need
• Academic ability/achievement
• Good moral character
• Community service (at school and in the larger community); extracurricular activities; work experience

Application Procedure

To apply, students must complete an application online. The application, with required attachments, must be submitted online on or before the deadline. Click here to apply.

The scholarship program is administered by The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina.  Please direct any questions about this scholarship to the Foundation's Scholarship Officer, Lezette Parks, at parks@cfwnc.org.