Scholarship Opportunity

Powers Scholarship for Avery County Schools

Offered by The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

Renewable technical-degree support for eligible Avery County seniors.

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 Avery County High School senior with primary legal residence in Avery County; Avery residents attending NCSSM, UNCSA or homeschool are also eligible.
  • Pursue a four-year degree full time at a US college or university in engineering or a technical field such as biotechnology or computer science.
  • Have class ranking below the 95th percentile of the graduating class, as stated by the sponsor, and strong moral character.
  • Financial need is preferred. Male/female consideration alternates by year; confirm the current year's instructions rather than assuming a gender restriction.

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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