Denis Barton Scholarship
Applicant must be a resident of either Transylvania or Henderson County who has graduated from a public, private, parochial or home school program who wishes to pursue an undergraduate degree at a degree granting college or university and who demonstrates the need for financial assistance in order to attend an institution of higher learning. The applicant should have a cumulative GPA equivalent to a "C average" upon graduation. Preference will be given to students from Transylvania County. Financial need will be more strongly considered than grades. An adult student will be considered for this scholarship if he or she can demonstrate reason as to why he or she did not pursue his or her college education immediately after high school. Such reasons would include but are not limited to military service, medical reasons, family obligations, and/or mission work. The recipient must be awarded the scholarship prior to the age of 30.
Dirk and Paige Willms Scholarship
This scholarship is to provide financial assistance for students seeking a higher education leading to a degree, certification or licensure at an accredited institution approved by the Foundation. Student must be a child or stepchild of a current employee in good standing who works as operations personnel with one of the following agencies: All municipal police departments located in Henderson County, Henderson County Sheriff’s Department, Hendersonville Fire Department, all Henderson County Volunteer Fire Departments, and the Henderson County Rescue Squad. Students may live within or outside of Henderson County, NC; meet all academic requirements of the attending institution; and be a United States citizen.
Donald D. and Joan B. Joyce Scholarship
This scholarship is to provide scholarship assistance to college, community college or trade school students in need in Henderson County, NC. The award will benefit students in need who have a strong desire for higher education. Financial support from the scholarship will be available to each selected student for three successive years, if the efforts of the student demonstrate that such continued support is deserved and all requirement per CFHC are met.
Dr. Corbin O. Williams Memorial Scholarship
Applicant must be a graduating senior of Hendersonville High School or the equivalent who has been accepted to and plans to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Applicant should demonstrate high academic standards, leadership abilities, and exhibit high levels of interpersonal compatibility.
Duane M. and Margaret D. McKibbin Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a student pursuing an education at an accredited institution.
Eleanor M. Kutchoodon Scholarship
Applicants must demonstrate need and have a strong desire for higher education in the field of nursing.
Elijah Endowment Fund
This scholarship is to support residents of Henderson County who show academic excellence and financial need.
Elizabeth DeVilling Environmental Odyssey Scholarship
This scholarship provides support to graduating seniors or graduates of any Henderson County public, private or parochial high school seeking to further their education beyond high school. Recipients of this scholarship must be accepted to an accredited degree granting college or university and be actively pursuing an undergraduate degree in the field of environmental science or a related field. Preference will be given to those who have expressed a desire to pursue work which relates to environmental preservation and/or conservation and have financial need for assistance. Extra-curricular and extra participation in activity relevant to earth sciences/environmental sciences will be given added priority.
Eric and Cheree Carlton Music Scholarship
Applicants must be pursuing a music-related course of study, such as music performance or music education. Eligible applicants include students attending an accredited college in Henderson, Transylvania, or Polk counties, or residents of those counties attending any accredited school.
Eric and Cheree Carlton Vocational Scholarship
Applicants must be residents of Transylvania, Henderson, or Polk counties pursuing a trade or vocational education program, such as construction, industrial, mechanical, or medical-support trades. This scholarship is renewable for a second year.