These scholarships are only available to students who have attended Wilkes Central High School. Click on the scholarship titles to download the application or link to the website where you may complete your application.
Brushy Mountain Ruritan Club Scholarships
The Brushy Mountain Ruritan Club offers two scholarship programs for graduates of Wilkes Central High School. One scholarship program gives special consideration for children of club members and/or those living in the geographic area served by the club. Students must complete an interview and are awarded points for 1) interview skill; 2) work and/or volunteer experience; and 3) special family circumstances. The other scholarship program, called the Bob and Lynn Bogue Art Scholarship, is for a student planning to study visual arts. In addition to the other scholarship guidelines, students must present a portfolio of their work for the art scholarship. See their website for updates on deadlines.
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.
Don and Carol Pardue Scholarship
Eligible recipients include graduating high school students from any Wilkes County high school with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher and a demonstrated commitment to community service, planning to attend one of the 16 UNC system universities or Wilkes Community College. Applicants shall demonstrate a need for financial assistance. Scholarship may be used for tuition, fees, or any course related costs required for all students such as books, supplies, and other equipment. Special consideration may be given to students pursuing degrees in Education or to students who are members of the United Methodist Church of North Wilkesboro. Apply online through NCCF application. Use access code dcpar. Deadline is March 3.
Faith and Hunter Brown Memorial Scholarship
One $2000 scholarship will be awarded to a female and one $2000 scholarship will be awarded to a male graduating from Wilkes Central High School. Successful applicants will be those going on to a qualified school of higher learning (community or technical college, two-or four-year college or university) who displays imagination, works outside of the home or participates in extracurricular activities, and volunteers in the community. They do not need to be at the top of their class academically. Applications are due to your school counselor by May 1.
James E. and Violet A. Carson Scholarship
Successful applicants are residents of Wilkes County who have been accepted into a two-year or four-year college or university and demonstrate financial need. First preference will be given to members of or children of Cub Creek Baptist Church in Moravian Falls; second preference will be for students who live in Moravian Falls; and third preference will be given to other county residents. Deadline is March 3.
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 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 April 11, 2025.
Major Larry J. Bauguess Memorial Scholarship
Two $1000 scholarships (one for a male and one for a female) for WCHS seniors. Applicants must have minimum 3.0 gpa, must possess strong character traits, and be civic-minded, as evidenced by their extracurricular involvement in the school or the local community. Application requires an essay on a character trait. Deadline is May 1.
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 $2000 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. Deadline for you to return your application to your school counselor is May 1, 2025.
$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.
WCHS Parent Partners Scholarship (formerly Academic Booster Club)
Two $500 scholarships to be given to WCHS seniors to recognize academic excellence and assist with the first year of higher education expenses. Applicants must have maintained a minimum 2.5 cumulative gpa and must submit all required application materials for full consideration. Deadline for applications to be returned to Mrs. Krenz is April 18
WCHS Athletic Booster Scholarship
Two $500 scholarships to be given to WCHS seniors to recognize athletic achievement, promote good sportsmanship, and encourage high scholastic achievement for all WCHS athletes. Applicants must have played at least one varsity sport in their senior year, must exemplify good sportsmanship on and off the field (having a good disciplinary record as well), and must have maintained a minimum 2.5 cumulative gpa. Students who have received full college scholarships are not eligible. Financial need will not be a consideration. Deadline is May 1.
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 2.5 gpa, 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 15, 2025.
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