Scholarship Opportunity

Murice C. Talley Memorial Scholarship

Offered by The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

Renewable support for seniors at specified Avery and Burke schools.

EssayRequired
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior

Application Timeline

Important application dates

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2027 scholarship intake (early-November opening; exact day unannounced)

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineJanuary 15, 2027

Eligibility

  • Graduating senior of Crossnore Academy in Avery County; Jimmy C. Draughn, East Burke, Freedom or Robert L. Patton high schools in Burke County; or the NC School for the Deaf in Morganton.
  • Attend a US accredited two-year community college or four-year college/university full time.
  • Selection considers financial need, character, commitment to finish a degree, service, activities and/or work; an unweighted GPA of 2.0–3.3 is a preference, not a hard minimum or maximum.

Requirements

  • Complete the online application, personal/college statements and activity information.
  • Provide a transcript, SAT OR ACT scores as requested by the current packet, and two recommendation letters; financial information is required for need consideration.

How to Apply

  1. 1Check the sponsor's early-November opening and any school counselor selection stage.
  2. 2Follow the current SmarterSelect link and submit the complete application and two recommendations by January 15, 2027.

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