Scholarship Opportunity

Nathaniel Ellis Cannady, Jr. Scholarship

Offered by The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

Renewable aid for eligible western-NC seniors pursuing four specified technical fields.

Minimum GPA3.0+
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 public-high-school senior in Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Madison, McDowell, Rutherford or Yancey County; legal residents of these counties attending NCSSM are also eligible.
  • Enroll full time the following fall at an accredited US two-year community college or four-year institution.
  • Intend to study engineering, construction, project management or information technology.
  • Have at least a 3.0 weighted GPA, rank in the top 30% of the class and show good SAT OR ACT performance; financial need is a preference.

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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