Scholarship Opportunity

Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Scholarships

Offered by The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

A regional directory of approximately fifty scholarship funds with school, county, employer, career and other donor-defined criteria.

EssayNot required
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Student

Eligibility

  • Meet the chosen fund's complete geographic, school, educational and background criteria.
  • Financial need generally applies unless a fund states otherwise; academic potential, character and activities/work may also be considered.

Requirements

  • Complete the chosen fund's SmarterSelect application and required documents.
  • General preparation includes transcript, personal statement, activities/resume, college choices and two recommendation contacts; individual funds may require test scores, financial documents or extra essays.

How to Apply

  1. 1Applications generally open in early November; follow the selected fund's portal link.
  2. 2Published 2027 deadlines range from January through July, so confirm each fund's closing date and submit recommendations on time.