American Legion, Post 77, Hubert M. Smith Scholarship
The applicant must be the son, daughter, grandson, granddaughter or stepchild of a current member in good standing for 12 months prior to the scholarship deadline, or of a deceased member in good standing at the time of his death, of Hubert M. Smith, Post 77, American Legion. The applicant must be age 23 or less at the time of the application and be a graduating senior or graduate of a public, parochial or private school who intends to enroll in a two-year or four-year degree granting program. **You must submit a letter from the organization’s leadership verifying that you meet criteria**
Andrea Davies Skillman Scholarship
This scholarship provides financial assistance for a student of West Henderson High School matriculating to higher education at an accredited institution. A student who enters a Pathways Program, Early College Program or a post-secondary school early are also eligible. Students may be a business or marketing major with entrepreneurial goals. The student must exhibit the primary characteristic of having an entrepreneurial spirit and drive to succeed.
Anthony Kushigian (Normac) Scholarship
The recipient shall be a citizen and resident of Henderson County and shall have graduated from a high school in Henderson County. The applicant must need financial assistance to attend a post-high school institution. The student should demonstrate scholastic ability, financial need, character, leadership ability, participation in extracurricular activities, be of good moral character, and reflect a willingness to work, learn and pursue their education.
Arthur and Lois Jean Stuenkel Scholarship
This scholarship provides financial support to a graduating senior seeking to further his or her education beyond high school. The recipient must be in the top 25% of his or her graduating class and demonstrate financial need. This scholarship is for a worthy student who has participated in sports or extracurricular activities. Preference is given to a members of Grace Lutheran Church in Hendersonville, however others are encouraged to apply.
Arthur R. Hill Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is for a college-bound student from a single-parent home. The applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, a community service background, must demonstrate financial need, provide two character references, and demonstrate work ethic and ambition.
Business & Professional Women's Club
Applicant must be a graduating senior from a school in Henderson County and show strong academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate financial need. Applicant must be pursuing their undergraduate education in a two- or four-year accredited institution.
CFHC General Scholarship
This scholarship provides financial assistance to students of Henderson County, NC, for education beyond high school. Applicants must demonstrate reasonable need and demonstrate the capacity for pursuing an advanced education.
Chat Jones Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is for a resident of Henderson County seeking further education in an accredited degree-granting college or university. The recipient must demonstrate financial challenges to attend an institution of higher learning. The applicant should show promise and be meeting passing grade requirements but may not be in the top of his or her class rank. Consideration will be given to an applicant with special needs connections (either personally or working with).
Christopher W. Lapsley Aviation Scholarship
To support student seeking to earn a private pilot license. Candidate must be 16 to 18 years of age. Student must be U.S. Citizen, speak fluent English, reside and attend school within Henderson County, NC. Student must be accepted into an accredited pilot licensing program located in Western North Carolina. Additional details available.
Clyde T. and Wilma G. Moore Scholarship
This scholarship provides educational assistance for current or former patients of Shriners Hospital for Children in Greenville, South Carolina. Applicant must demonstrate their desire to continue their education and convey a genuine desire to become a self-supporting citizen. Applicant must exhibit his or her ability to be successful in a two- or four-year accredited community college, college or university by graduating high school with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate financial need.