Scholarship Eligibility Requirements Listing
Adeline B. Patrick Memorial
· A graduating senior from Tuscola or Pisgah High Schools
· Enrolled in symphonic band at least three years
· Seeking a degree in Music
· Scholastic achievement
Altrusa International of Waynesville
· Haywood County Resident
· Graduating high school senior from public school in Haywood County
· Enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a North Carolina school (or ETSU) as a full-time student in a two or four year curriculum.
· *Financial Need
· *Employment Experience
· *Scholastic Achievement
· *Volunteer Activities
· *Extracurricular activities
· *Essay
· Past recipients may reapply directly through Altrusa. Renewal is not guaranteed.
Champion Credit Union-Roland Leatherwood
· Graduating high school senior from an accredited private, public or home school.
· Must be the child, grandchild, or legal step-child of an active, retired, or deceased member of Champion Credit Union
· Parents, student, grandparents, must be a member of the Champion Credit Union
· Academic achievement
· Community involvement and extra-curricular activities
· Financial need
Cynthia Shepherd Culbertson Memorial
· Haywood County Resident
· Graduating high school senior
· Graduation from a public high school in Haywood County
· Attending a college or university which is part of the University of the North Carolina System
· Participation in extracurricular activities and community service
· Exceptional ability and involvement in the arts
· Exceptional ability and involvement in working with children
· Financial Need
· Preference to human services related field of study
Dr. Alan R. & Rita M. Brown Memorial
· Haywood County Resident
· Graduating high school senior from public school in Haywood County
· *Participation in extracurricular activities
· *Exceptional ability and involvement in community service
· *Scholastic Achievement
· Financial Need
Dr. Kristen Hammett- Vet Tech
· Graduated senior from Tuscola High, Pisgah High or Central Haywood High School
· Accepted for enrollment into a North Carolina AVMA accredited Veterinary Technician degree program.
· Scholastic Achievement
· Experience in animal care whether at home or in workplace is given preference
Dr. Mack S. & Beulah Setser
· Haywood County Resident
· Graduating Senior from public high schools in Haywood County
· Entering a science field with preference to a pre-veterinarian or veterinarian tech program at a community college or university
· Participation in extracurricular activities and involvement in community service
· Financial Need
Elks Club of Waynesville
· Haywood County resident
· Graduating high school senior from a Haywood County public school
· Enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a North Carolina college or university as a full-time student in a two or four year curriculum
· Financial need
· GPA of 3.0
Frank and Kathryn G. Kirkpatrick Memorial
· Graduating senior from a public school in Haywood County
· Participation in extracurricular activities and community service
· Preference given to those entering the education field
Haywood County Board of Realtors
· A Haywood County resident, and a senior in a Haywood County High School
· He/she must be planning to attend an approved secondary program (technical/community college, junior college, four-year institution)
· Provide clear evidence of financial need, and have a 2.5 or better GPA.
· Scholastic Achievement
· Community Involvement
· Interest towards Real Estate, Business, Construction or Public Administration a plus but not mandatory.
Haywood County Democratic Women
· The student must be a female and a graduating senior from an accredited Haywood County High School and reside in the county.
· The student must have a 3.0 or better GPA
· Financial Need
· Potential for success/leadership qualities
· Participation in extracurricular activities
· Exceptional ability and involvement in community service
Haywood County Fraternal Order of Police
· Graduating High School Senior from Haywood County Public Schools
· Students applying must be enrolled or accepted for admission in an accredited Community College, College or University.
· Students must intend to pursue a career in criminal justice or a related field (forensic science, pathology, etc.).
· OR the student must be a family member of a Law Enforcement Officer and live in Haywood County (son, daughter, grandson, granddaughter, niece, or nephew).
· The selection panel considers applicants’ abilities, interests, educational goals, and career aspirations, and to the extent deemed appropriate their relative financial needs.
Haywood County Retired School Personnel
· Haywood County resident
· Graduating high school senior from public school in Haywood County
· Pursing a degree in education
· Submit a handwritten essay in their own handwriting
· Scholastic achievement
· Participation in extracurricular activities
· Exceptional ability and involvement in community service
· Financial need one factor of consideration
Haywood County Schools Foundation
· A graduating senior from the Haywood County Schools
· Financial need
· Community involvement and extra-curricular activities
· Scholastic achievement
·
HRMC Foundation-MedWest Haywood
· Graduating High School Senior
· Seeking a degree in nursing
· Participation in extracurricular activities and involvement in community service
· Scholastic Achievement
· Financial Need
Jack Somberg Clyde Lions Club Memorial
· Graduated senior from Tuscola High, Pisgah High or Central Haywood High School
· Enrolled or accepted for enrollment in Haywood Community College
· Scholastic Achievement – Minimum of a C Average
· Seeking a degree which serves the community
· Financial Need
· Participation in extracurricular activities and involvement in community service
Lake Junaluska Servant Leader
· Graduating senior from Haywood County Schools
· Racial ethnic minority
· Financial need
· Academic achievement
· Participation in extracurricular activities and community service
Moses L. Robinson Memorial
· Graduating High School Senior from public school in Haywood County
· Demonstrates good character
· Financial Need
· Pursuing a degree in construction or agricultural related fields
OldTown Bank
· Graduating Senior from Haywood County Schools
· Preference given to students seeking a degree in Banking, Accounting, or
· Public Relations
· Community involvement and extra-curricular activities
· Academic achievement
· Financial need
Patricia C. Liner, RN Memorial
· Graduating Senior from Haywood County Schools
· Financial need
· Pursuing a degree in nursing
· Involvement in school and community service
· Must attend accredited community/technical college or university
Patton School Alumni Association
· Descendant of a Patton School Alumnus
· Written explanation of relation to alumni descendant
· Graduating High School Senior or a former Patton School Alumni scholarship recipient who is a current enrolled college student.
· Participation in extracurricular activities and involvement in community service
· Scholastic Achievement
· Financial Need
Peggy Melville Scholarship
· Haywood County Resident
· Graduating High School Senior from public school in Haywood County
· Scholastic Achievement
· Financial Need
· Interest in and concern for the environment (through studies in school and/or efforts in the community to work on issues affecting the environment)
· Participation in physical activities - does not mean the person has to play organized sports but shows some concern and makes an effort to be physically active.
Pepsi-Cola Vocational
· Haywood County Resident
· Graduating Senior from public high schools in Haywood County
· College Tech-Prep student
· Excellence in vocational courses and overall academic achievement
· Study in technical or community college
· Participation in extracurricular activities
· Exceptional ability and involvement in community service
· Financial Need
QuickDraw
· Graduating senior from Haywood County Schools
· Demonstrate aptitude in art
· Preference given to students who major in art or art related field
· Academic achievement
· Participation in extracurricular activities and community service
· Financial Need
Robert E. and Viola Forga
· A Haywood County resident, and a senior in a Haywood County High School
· He/she must be planning to attend an approved secondary program (technical/community college, junior college, four-year institution)
· Provide clear evidence of financial need, and have a 2.5 or better GPA.
· Scholastic Achievement
Reuben B. Robertson Foundation
· The scholarship is available to all children or legal stepchildren of active, retired or deceased employees of the Canton Mill or Waynesville Plant of Evergreen Packaging, Inc.
· Students must rank in the top third of their high school graduating class.
· Scholastic aptitude tests, high school records and personal biographies are required of each applicant.
· The scholarship program is for graduating high school seniors only.
· Winners must attend an accredited four-year institution of higher learning.
Scott Sisters
· Graduating female Senior from Haywood County Schools
· Financial need
· Pursuing a degree in health care, business, or education
· Involvement in school and community service
· Must attend accredited community/technical college or university
Sharon H. Blankenship Haywood County A.E.O.P.
· Graduating senior from Haywood County Schools
· Financial need
· Academic achievement
· Applicants taking Office Systems Technology and/or a major relating to the Administrative Assistant Field, financial need and GPA of 2.5 or better.
· Participation in extracurricular activities and community service
Smathers Cruso
· Graduating senior from Haywood County Schools (enrolled the entire senior year)
· Preference given to students attending Haywood Community College
· Financial need
· Preference given to student who are physically handicapped, require special facilities or equipment to attend college
Thomas & Patricia Posey Family
· A Haywood County resident
· A graduating senior in the Haywood County Public Schools
· 2.5 grade point average or higher
· Demonstrated financial need
· Active in community service
· Preference given to students overcoming significant adversity
· Preference given to students planning to attend NC community college
Tommy E. Davis Memorial
· A Haywood County resident
· Preference given to student who lives in the Crabtree-Ironduff Community or attended Riverbend Elementary School
· A graduating high school senior from public school in Haywood County
· Participation in extracurricular activities
· Exceptional ability and involvement in community service
· Scholastic achievement
· Financial need
United Community Bank
· Graduating senior from Haywood County Schools
· Interest towards the business field
· Community involvement and extra-curricular activities
· Academic achievement
· Financial need
Vincent Inman Memorial
· Attended Meadowbrook Elementary School
· Haywood County Resident
· Attending a community, university, or graduate college
· Financial Need
· Scholastic Achievement
Waynesville Garden Club Horticulture Scholarship
· Graduating senior for Haywood County Schools
· 2.5 GPA
· Preference given to students majoring in Horticulture or a related field
· Enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student in a two or four year college or university
· Financial need
· Past recipients may apply. Renewal is not automatic.
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements Listing For Pisgah High School ONLY:
Betty Jean Henson Memorial
· Graduating Senior from either Pisgah High or Central Haywood High in Haywood County.
· Participation in extracurricular activities.
· Demonstrated/Proven Financial Need
· Acceptance into a recognized University/College or Community College.
· Scholastic Achievement as demonstrated by a minimum 2.5 GPA
Canton High School Class of 1957
· Graduated senior from Pisgah High School
· Enrolled or accepted for enrollment in Haywood Community College or other state
· higher education institutions
· Scholastic Achievement - Minimum of a C average
· Financial Need
· Special consideration may be given to descendants of class of 1957 members, but the recommendation for the recipient of an award will rest with the committee based upon an overall evaluation of the candidates’ qualifications and needs
· Participation in extracurricular activities and involvement in community service
Cruso Friendship Club Jervis/Alexander
· Grade point average 2.5
· Financial Need
· Graduating High School Senior from Pisgah High
· Acceptance at a school for higher learning
· Participation in extra curricular activities and Community service
· Demonstration of Leadership Potential
Ethan Mills (EZE) Memorial Scholarship
· Pursuing a higher-education degree in Music
· Graduating High School Senior of Pisgah High School
Haywood Rotary Club
· Haywood County Resident
· Graduating High School Senior of Pisgah High School
· Attending a 2 or 4 year accredited college or university
· Participation in extracurricular activities and community service
· Financial need will be considered
· Have minimum of 2.75 GPA
· Be in top 50 percent of class
James M. and Mary P. Edwards Memorial Scholarship
· Attend Pisgah High School in Canton, NC
· A graduating high school senior
· Have a minimum cumulative un-weighted GPA of 3.0 and a transcript reflecting a challenging course selection
· Demonstrate outstanding school service and community involvement
· Be a U. S. citizen
· Demonstrate financial need, but not restricted to lower income
Jeffrey Simmons Memorial
· Graduating High School Senior from Pisgah
· Scholastic Achievement - minimum 3.2 GPA
· Must be participating in athletics – preference given to those involve in baseball and/
or Canton youth basketball
· Involved in extracurricular activities and the community
· Financial Need
· Write a response on a separate sheet, typed, double spaced, one page in length.
Please explain how your involvement in athletics has impacted your life and how you see it affecting your future.
Justin Inman Memorial
· Haywood County Resident
· Graduating High School Senior from Pisgah High School
· Scholastic Achievement
· Member of the Pisgah High School Sportsman’s Club or Boy Scouts of America
· Financial Need
Ms. Mary Gillis Educational
· Graduating Senior from Pisgah High School (consideration will be given to a recipient student to re-apply after his/her freshman year of college)
· Preference will be given to students planning on majoring in education
· Must attend an accredited community/technical college or university
· Financial Need
· Grade Point Average
Master Trooper Calvin E. Taylor Memorial
· Graduating High School Senior from Pisgah High School
· Preference to a law enforcement related field of study
· Attending a community or university college
· Participation in extracurricular activities and community service
· Financial Need
Sonoma Masonic Lodge Fund
· Lives in the Bethel School District & attended Bethel Middle School
· Graduated from Pisgah High School or Central Haywood High School
· Financial Need
· Scholastic Achievement
· Enrolled or accepted for enrollment in Haywood Community College
· Participation in extracurricular activities & community service
· Scholastic Achievement
· A personal interview may be required
· Recipients may reapply in succeeding years
Staff Sergeant Michael C. Parrott Memorial
· A Haywood County resident currently enrolled in JROTC at Pisgah High School and a graduating senior.
· Planning to attend an approved secondary program (technical/community college, junior college, four-year institution).
· Have a 2.5 or better GPA
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements Listing For Tuscola High School ONLY:
David Sherrill Memorial
· Graduating High School Senior from Tuscola High School
· Individual who has a strong work ethic and who is willing to go the extra mile to improve his skills but more important to help others be successful.
· Scholastic Achievement
· Financial Need
· Participation in athletic activities