Scholarship Opportunity

Mary R. Hemphill Scholarship

Offered by The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

Renewable support for eligible seniors pursuing veterinary or animal-science study in NC or Tennessee.

Minimum GPA3.0+
EssayRequired
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior

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

  • Graduating senior at a public high school in Buncombe, Madison or McDowell County; residents of those counties attending homeschool or NCSSM also qualify.
  • Attend a college or university in North Carolina or Tennessee in a course leading to a veterinary or animal-science degree.
  • Demonstrate financial need, at least a 3.0 weighted GPA and work experience considered in selection.

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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