Scholarship Opportunity

Martha Guy Educational Fund Scholarship

Offered by The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

One-time education aid for eligible Avery County residents, including GED, adult and graduate-study routes.

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RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, High School Graduate, College Student, Graduate Student, Adult Learner

Application Timeline

Important application dates

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2027 foundation intake; early-November opening, exact day unannounced

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineFebruary 26, 2027

Eligibility

  • Avery County resident who will graduate or has graduated from Avery County High School, an Avery charter school or certified Avery homeschool, OR has completed a GED.
  • US community/junior college, trade/vocational school, four-year college/university, or accredited university graduate/postgraduate study; other study may be considered.
  • Enroll full time OR part time with more than half the credits required for full-time status.
  • Demonstrate financial need, good academic standing, character and service/activities/work.

Requirements

  • Online application, personal statement, academic/activities records and two recommendation letters.
  • Provide SAT OR ACT scores and household financial information where requested by the current packet.

How to Apply

  1. 1Follow the fund's application link when the early-November intake opens.
  2. 2Submit the application and both recommendations by February 26, 2027.

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