CFHC Scholarship Funds

Robert and Vivian Edwards Scholarship

  • $1000
  • Active

This scholarship is for a graduate of a Henderson County public, private or parochial high school who plans to enter into the field of veterinary medicine or related studies. This scholarship may be utilized for undergraduate and/or post-graduate studies. The recipient must be a legal resident of the United States.

Robert B. Tonjes Scholarship

  • $1500
  • Active
  • Renewable

Applicant must be a graduating senior of a Henderson County public high school or the equivalent who is pursuing a four-year degree in nursing or another medical related field. Applicant must demonstrate financial need to attend an institution of higher learning.

Robert C. Edwards, Jr. and Sandra Edwards Waggoner Memorial Scholarship

  • $1000
  • Active

This scholarship is to provide financial aid to a deserving student who has a desire and commitment to pursue his or her education.

Roger and Judy Hill Memorial Football Scholarship for Mack Broutin

  • $1000
  • Active

Applicant shall have graduated from Hendersonville High School and must require financial assistance to pursue his or her education at a college, university, community college, trade school, or other regular course of instruction leading to some recognized post-high school educational degree or certificate. The recipients must have participated in one or more inter-scholastic high school sport during at least the final two years in high school. Preference will be given to the applicant who played football during the final two years in high school. The recipients must show a strong determination to succeed in life despite personal obstacles.

Russell Boyd Thomas Scholarship

  • $1500
  • Active

The scholarship is for a graduating senior of Hendersonville High School. Applicant must attend a qualified, degree-granting college or university in pursuit of an academic or professional degree. The award is meant for a student of low- to middle-income, well-rounded in character, morality, leadership and other factors of such general nature. Applicant must have participated in the Hendersonville High School band. Preference should be given to a student with some form of medical complication. Preference may also be given to a student wishing to pursue a degree in science or the medical field.

S.E. and Juanita Johnston Scholarship for Agriculture

  • $1000
  • Inactive

This scholarship is for a person seeking higher education at an accredited institution including but not limited to: vocational, technical, trade, college, or university. Assistance is for a student pursuing a degree or certification in the field of agriculture. The student must have good academic potential, have attended a Henderson County public high school, be a resident of Henderson County, NC, show a need for financial support to pursue his/her education, and demonstrate the initiative to better one’s self. Student must be a resident of Henderson County, NC, and be in the top 50% of class.

Sam A. Mills Memorial Scholarship

  • $1000
  • Active

Applicant must be a graduate of a Henderson County public high school who is pursuing an undergraduate degree in an accredited school on a full-time basis. The applicant must demonstrate financial need and show scholastic achievement and good citizenship.

Sigrun M. Mapes Nursing Scholarship

  • $1000
  • Active

This scholarship is to provide financial support to a student seeking to attain a degree in the field of Nursing at an accredited institution. Student must be accepted or enrolled into a Nursing program at an accredited community college, meet and maintain the academic standards as set by the educational institution, be a legal resident of Henderson County, and demonstrate financial need.

Thomas E. and Marian L. Overby Scholarship

  • $1000
  • Active
  • Renewable

This scholarship is to provide financial support for an individual pursuing a degree in the field of nursing. The scholarship recipient shall be under the age of 50 seeking education beyond the high school level to become a nurse or certified nursing assistant.

Thomas Oliver and Louise Jordan Mulcahy Scholarship

  • $7500
  • Active
  • Renewable

This scholarship is for a graduate of a high school in Henderson County and shall be awarded based on academic standing and financial need. The recipient need not be at the top of his or her class academically nor at the bottom of his or her class financially.