See Online Application for Eligibility Criteria

Required Documents:

• Photo

• Current high school transcript

• An Essay with a minimum 250-word count

• Two letters of recommendation from community members (not affiliated with the school or board of education).

• One letter of recommendation from a teacher or school counselor.

Due Date: 04/04/2026

New River Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Ladies Auxiliary

6067 Hwy 16 North Crumpler, NC 28617

Scholarship Application

$500.00

Eligibility

Required of Applicant:

1. Preferably live within the New River Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department district.

2. Be a graduation high school senior

3. Have a minimum GPA of 2.75

4. Be accepted by an accredited two or four year college, university or vocational/technical school/college.

Due Date: 04/01/2026

*TURN IN APPLICATIONS TO MRS. MOLLY PORTER*

     The High Country Association of Realtors® has upheld this yearly Scholarship program since 2015. The Association is proud to offer financial aid to these deserving recipients in our communities. Current High School seniors in Alleghany, Ashe, Avery and Watauga Counties are eligible to apply for the scholarship.

     Our objective is to build young leaders of character by providing post-high school scholarships for each high school within our District. Applicants should be characterized by their high ethical standards and express a commitment to service in their personal, school, business and community lives.

     The HCAR Board of Directors administers the annual Scholarship Award to college-bound high school seniors based on demonstrated academic aspiration and community services.

Due Date: 04/07/2026

*Speak w/Jennifer Price

• In honor of our 20th anniversary, Imagination Ashe strives to support the continued educational journey of students. We will be selecting two recipients for scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each. One for a traditional 4-year university student and one for a community or trade school. The deadline for submission is Friday, April 3rd, 2026. 

Due Date: 04/03/2026

     With your application, you must also submit your:

500-word essay* describing how you handled an ethical dilemma you faced. No AI tools can be used in the creation of the essay, even for editing purposes. To ensure integrity, all submissions will be screened for AI-generated content using various online AI checkers. Applicants found to have violated this policy will be disqualified from scholarship consideration. Here's an example of an ethical dilemma from a winning essay.

High School Resume* demonstrating: 

• Leadership: Describe any extracurricular work or school related activities, including awards/honors or offices you have held

• Community Service: Describe activities outside of school and within your community, such as church or special community activities. Include your awards/honors or offices you have held

• Academic achievements: Describe awards received relating to academic achievement and describe post-secondary education plans.

Official transcript*

To be considered, you must: 

• Be graduating from high school in any of the 19 counties we serve;

• Be attending any two or four-year college, technical college or university beginning in the fall of 2026;

• Be in good academic standing and show proof of community service and leadership while in high school;

• Submit a 500-word essay describing how you handled an ethical dilemma you faced

Due Date: 04/12/2026

The Betsy Y. Justus NC TECH Founders Scholarship was established in memory of NC TECH's founding CEO. Following her passing in the summer of 2011, NC TECH launched a scholarship based on her wishes to support young women in North Carolina who are pursuing an academic and career path in the areas of Technology or Engineering.  Every year, two students are selected to receive a scholarship of $1,000 per year ($4,000 for a four-year school, $2,000 for a two-year associate's degree) and a Lenovo laptop.

NC TECH opens the application in January and accepts submissions through April 15. Students are notified of awards by May 1. 

• Rising female first-year college student, enrolling as an undergraduate at an accredited four-year or two-year institution of higher learning in North Carolina with an intent to major in information technology or engineering

• Must qualify for North Carolina resident status for tuition purposes

• Cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted)

Due Date: 04/15/2026

• Awarded by the Todd, NC Ruritan Club.

• Student must be a resident of Todd, NC.

Due Date: 04/15/2026

Scholarship Criteria:

Parent Eligibility - 

At least one parent must be a current North Carolina Child Support Council member or an active Client of the Child Support Program (via the Child Support Office or the Clerk of Court).

Residency and Academic Standing - 

The applicant must be a resident of North Carolina. 

The applicant must be a graduating high school senior.

Acceptance to a School of Higher Learning - 

The applicant must have been accepted to a higher-education school, including colleges, universities, technical institutes, or trade institutes.

Documentation: Applicants must attach a copy of an official acceptance letter or enrollment verification. If the applicant is waitlisted or has deferred enrollment, additional documentation verifying the acceptance status must be provided.

Academic Performance - 

Applicants must have maintained an unweighted GPA of 2.5 or above during their high school career.

Verification: This will be confirmed via an official high school transcript, which must be attached as part of the application.

Application Submission - 

Must be submitted electronically

Paper Applications: Paper applications are accepted only with prior written approval from the Scholarship Committee. To request a paper application, please email nccscboard@gmail.com with your contact information.

Naming Convention: All Files should be named using the format: LastName_FirstName_[DocumentType] (e.g., Smith_John_Transcript).

Required Attachments - 

Essay Response:

Prompt: “Innovation often begins with education”

Instructions: In your essay (maximum 650 words), . Describe a challenge facing children or families today and propose a bold, innovative idea that could help strengthen support systems for families in North Carolina. How could education, technology, or new ways of thinking create positive change?​

Important: Using AI or similar tools to generate the essay content is strictly prohibited.

High School Transcript:

Attach an official copy/picture of your high school transcript.

Letters of Recommendation:

Two letters are required, one of which must be from a current or former teacher.

Each letter must include the recommender’s email address and telephone number.

Acceptance Letter/Enrollment Verification:

Attach a copy/picture of the post-secondary institution's official acceptance letter or enrollment verification.

Due Date: 04/24/2026

     The Shawn Carter Scholarship Fund (SCSF) was founded on the belief that any motivated individual in need should have the opportunity to further his or her education. By removing some of the financial burdens associated with going to, surviving in, and graduating from college, the SCSF plays a vital role in increasing college access and success for many motivated yet underserved youth and young adults. The SCSF provides individual grants, paid directly to the educational institution, to every student who qualifies and reapplies yearly, from admission to graduation. The grant can be used to cover tuition expenses and related supplemental educational expenses such as books, lab fees, travel and select costs of living. All Shawn Carter Scholars are required to “give back” by conducting community service and by serving as mentors to younger, aspiring Shawn Carter Scholars.

Due Date: 04/30/2026

Ashe/Alleghany HBA - Tammie Pruitt-Coffey: 828-238-7137 (Due Date: 04/15/26)

Mt. Rogers Area Christmas Tree Growers - (Ask Mrs. Molly) (Due Date: 04/01/26)

ACHS Booster Club - See Mrs. Molly  - (Due Date: 04/08/26)

Lions Club - Yates Family - Gwynita Steele: 336-977-4587 (Due Date: 04/15/26)

Ashe County EOP - Check w/Michelle Kitson (Due Date: 04/15/26)

Ashe County Christmas Tree Association - Barbara Cunningham (Due Date: 04/19/26)

(Blue Ridge Energy Leadership Track -By Invitation only: Contact Tasha Rountree at Blue Ridge Energy Due Date: 04/10/26)

Fred C Hubbard Legion Post 31 Nursing Scholarship - *POSTING TO COME* (Ask Mrs. Molly) (Due Date: 04/01/26)