West Wilkes High School
These scholarships are only available to students who have attended West Wilkes High School. Click on the scholarship titles to download the application or link to the website where you may complete your application.
Christopher W. Thompson Memorial Scholarship
HM3 Christopher W. Thompson was killed in the line of duty and this $500 scholarship is awarded by the local VFW Post 1142 and Ladies Auxiliary in his memory. One scholarship awarded to a student at NWHS and one awarded to another student from the other county high schools. Deadline is May 1.
Julia and Blake Lovette Memorial Scholarship for the Study of the Sciences
Scholarship for outstanding seniors graduating from West Wilkes High School pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in any of the physical, natural or biological sciences, mathematics, engineering, accounting, or computer science from an accredited college or university, possessing academic achievements, need, extracurricular activities, and character, with a weighted gpa of at least 3.5 at the end of the first semester of high school. Application available on NCCF website. Use access code lovet. Deadline is March 15.
Kevin Wayne Triplett Memorial Scholarship
This $1000 scholarship is awarded to a WWHS senior who is facing a medical hardship or pursuing a degree in a medical area. It is in memory of Kevin and his noble fight against cancer, his love of West Wilkes, and his emphasis on education. Deadline is April 15.
Celebrating their 100th year in 2023, the North Wilkesboro Kiwanis Club is excited to offer $3,750 in scholarships to students who are graduating senior Key Club members from the county high schools. The criteria for this award is demonstrated academic excellence, citizenship through service, and leadership. Students must be a current member of their school's Key Club to apply. Scholarship amounts will be determined by the Kiwanis Scholarship Committee. Deadline is Friday, April 1, by 5 p.m.
Lois Ann Triplett Memorial Scholarship
$500 scholarship provided to a graduate of West Wilkes High School or Wilkes Central High School, the two schools connected to the Triplett family. Lois Ann Triplett was a Wilkes County Schools employee for 29 years. She was a faithful servant to the community and her family. Lois Ann tragically and swiftly passed away in the fall of 2023 after only 9 days following a devastating cancer diagnosis. Lois Ann valued education for herself, for her children and for her grandchildren. Deadline is May 15, 2024.
Mt. Pleasant Ruritan Scholarship
$500 scholarship for a WWHS senior attending college. Preference is given to students who live in the Mt. Pleasant community. Deadline is March 25, 2024.
The local Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks #1846 will offer a $500 scholarship to one student from each of the county's high schools. Applications should be returned to school counselors no later than April 1.
North Wilkesboro Rotary Club Foundation Scholarships
Two scholarships are available at each of the traditional county high schools and one scholarship is available to students attending Wilkes Early College High School. The Hugh Martin Scholarship is for students planning to attend a four-year college or university and four $1000 scholarships will be awarded. The Gene Foster Scholarship is for students planning to attend Wilkes Community College (or another community college) and four $1000 scholarships will be awarded. One Ricky Pardue Scholarship of $1000 will be awarded to a senior at Wilkes Early College High School who plans to attend a four-year college or university in the fall. Deadline for you to return your application to your school counselor is May 6, 2024.
Tom Wake Hayes Memorial Scholarship
$1500 scholarship to a West Wilkes High School senior who is planning a career in science. Successful candidates must have a weighted gpa of 3.5 or higher at end of first semester. Deadline is April 8.
$500 scholarship awarded by the Blue Ridge Mountain VFW Post 1142 to a senior in each of the four Wilkes County high schools. Deadline is May 1.
West Wilkes High School Academic Booster Club Scholarship
Up to 4 $1000 scholarships will be awarded to a West Wilkes High School senior who has at least a 3.5 weighted cumulative gpa at the end of the first semester of senior year. Club appointed scholarship committee will consider the rigor of the student's academic study, school extracurricular activities, and community involvement. Deadline is April 30, 2024.
West Wilkes High School Athletic Booster Club Scholarship
Up to 4 scholarships, each in the amount of $1,000, will be awarded in May to WWHS senior
student-athletes in recognition of their excellence and leadership in athletics, excellence in academics,
and contributions to the WWHS student-athlete community. These scholarships will assist selected
student-athletes in paying to attend a 2 or 4-year college/university in the fall following their senior
year. Deadline is April 26, 2024.
A $500 scholarship will be awarded to one student from each traditional high school who is planning to pursue a career in a technical field. Successful applicants will be going into a technical field, have a 2.0 gpa (or lower), complete relevant technical coursework, and must plan to be a full-time student. A complete application consists of: 1) completed scholarship application form and 2) a copy of your high school transcript. All application materials must be mailed to the address on the application before April 25, 2024.
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