Scholarship Opportunity

Asheville Wilbert Vault Service Scholarship

Offered by The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

One-time aid for eligible western North Carolina residents preparing for funeral-service careers.

EssayNot required
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Student, Adult Learner

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2027 award; early-November opening day unannounced

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineFebruary 26, 2027

Eligibility

  • Reside in Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania or Yancey County, or the Qualla Boundary.
  • Be a secondary-school senior, equivalent-level student or secondary-school graduate pursuing education leading to funeral-service employment.
  • Asheville Wilbert Vault Service employees and family members are excluded.
  • Selection considers need, character, academic potential and activities/work; children of client funeral-home employees are not the only eligible applicants.

Requirements

  • Complete the SmarterSelect application with two recommendation letters.
  • Document educational goals and required selection information.

How to Apply

  1. 1Submit the application and recommendations by February 26, 2027 once the next intake opens.