MacNeil Scholarship for Young Leaders
Applicants must have completed Camplify’s LEAD Program, demonstrate financial need, and have volunteer and work experience within the past five years. Applicants should demonstrate leadership through initiative, goal-setting, responsibility, and accountability, along with a willingness to learn and grow through mentorship and the ability to mentor others.
Maria's Scholarship
Applicant must be a resident of Henderson County who demonstrates financial need for assistance to attend an accredited college or university.
Martha Sales Schoch Scholarship
Applicant must be enrolled as a senior in a public, parochial or private school or be a graduate of such school and intend to enroll in a degree-granting program in an accredited college, university, community college or technical school. Applicant must be an active member of Fletcher United Methodist Church for two years prior to applying for this scholarship. Applicant should have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and a minimum SAT score of 800. The applicant should demonstrate financial need and should demonstrate involvement in United Methodist activities. Applicant must be of good moral character and reflect a willingness to work, learn, and pursue an education. **You must submit a letter from the organization’s leadership verifying that you meet criteria**
Mary Evelyn and Harry Laurent Scholarship
The applicant must be a graduating senior or a graduate of a public or private high school in Henderson and shall graduate in the top 25 percent of his or her graduating high school class. Student must be a candidate for an associate, bachelor, advanced, or professional degree from a fully accredited college, university, technical institute, or community college. Preference is given to a full-time student, but an applicant working toward a degree on a part-time basis will be considered. Although a specific vocational objective is not necessary, the recipient should evidence a clear-cut educational objective in their course of study.
Mary Rogers Garrison Scholarship
This scholarship supports Henderson County, NC, residents who demonstrate financial need and are involved in community service. Preference is given to students who have volunteered at Historic Johnson Farm or are pursuing studies in outdoor education or a related field.
Matching Funds Scholarship
This scholarship provides funds to match the earnings of a college-level student who needs extra assistance to continue his or her studies.
Maude and Harvey Goehring Scholarship
This scholarship is for a student preparing to teach physical science or mathematics in the public secondary schools. The recipient shall be a citizen and resident of Henderson County and shall have graduated from a Henderson County high school. The recipient shall be required to need financial assistance to pursue his or her education at a post-high school institution.
Millard Beal & Family Scholarship
The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance for students seeking a higher education degree in a STEM career at an accredited institution. Students must be children, grandchildren, or stepchildren of parents who serve or retired or in relation to a deceased family member who served for either the Hendersonville Police Department or the Henderson County Sheriff’s Department and are in good standing. In addition, active personnel of the Hendersonville Police Department or the Henderson County Sheriff’s Department who wish to continue their education in a field related to a career in law enforcement may be eligible.
Mills River Fire Department Scholarship
Applicant must be the son, daughter, grandson, granddaughter or stepchild of a current member in good standing, or of a deceased member in good standing at time of his death, of the Mills River Fire and Rescue. This scholarship can also be provided for a member in good standing of the Mills River Fire and Rescue who wishes to pursue their education or training. Applicant must be a graduating senior or a graduate of a public, parochial or private school and intend to enroll in a degree-granting program in an accredited school. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5, a minimum SAT score of 900, and must demonstrate involvement in extracurricular activities. **You must submit a letter from the organization’s leadership verifying that you meet criteria**
MLC Scholarship for Teaching Math
This scholarship provides financial assistance to a person seeking higher education at an accredited institution including, but not limited to, vocational, technical, trade, college, or university levels of education, who is pursuing a certification to teach secondary math education. The student must have good academic potential, be a student at a Henderson County Public School and a resident of Henderson County, show a need for financial support to pursue his/her education, and demonstrate the initiative to better one’s self. Student must be in the top 50% of class ranking.