William H. Andrews/HAWS Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | Residents living in a property owned or managed by HAWS, including Section Eight. Scholarships are available for graduating high school seniors and adults wishing to continue a post-secondary education. Two and four year scholarships are available. Scholarships are awarded annually. |
| Deadline: March 31 |
Download GuidelinesMarshall B. Bass Scholars Endowment Program at Forsyth Technical Community College #
| Eligibility: | Those eligible must: be enrolled at Forsyth Tech Community College; be a Forsyth County resident; be a U.S. citizen; have completed at least one academic year at FTCC; have maintained a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average; be in good standing. Minority students are encouraged to apply. |
| Contact: | Application may be downloaded by clicking below, or may be requested from the Financial Aid office at Forsyth Tech Community College or in the guidance offices at public high schools in Forsyth County. |
Marshall B. Bass Endowed Scholars Program at Winston-Salem State University #
| Eligibility: | Residents of North Carolina with SAT scores of 1100 or more who will be attending Winston-Salem State University. |
| Contact: | Director of Financial Aid (336- 750-3299) at Winston-Salem State University |
F.A. and Charlotte Blount Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | The F.A. and Charlotte Blount Scholarship may be awarded annually to a graduating Forsyth County high school student who will pursue a baccalaureate degree at an accredited college or university. The scholarship will initially provide a renewing award in the amount of $750 yearly and may increase and/or provide additional awards as the size of the fund increases. Preference will be given to minority students. |
| Deadline: March 31 |
The Sam and Anne Booke Family Trust Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | K-12 Teachers of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System including guidance counselors, curriculum coordinators, media coordinators, and other professional staff to support innovative and results-oriented educational experiences |
Sam L. Booke, Sr. Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | Forsyth County -- public high school seniors who intend to major in math in college |
| Contact: | Click here to view the biography of Sam L. Booke, Sr., or here to view information about Aon Corporation. |
| Deadline: March 31 |
Jeanna Brown Memorial Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | Senior at Forbush High School |
| Contact: | Request application and deadline from high school guidance office. |
Tien Bui Memorial Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | The Tien Bui Memorial Scholarship will be awarded annually to a worthy graduating high school senior who has attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School's Career Center at some point in his/her high school career and will attend North Carolina State University's College of Engineering. This is a one time award of $1000. |
| Deadline: March 31 |
Bryon T. Burdick Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | Jefferson Middle School students |
| Contact: | Recipients selected by Jefferson Middle School. |
| Deadline: March 31 |
Wes Burton Memorial Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | This scholarship will be awarded to worthy graduating high school seniors from Mt. Tabor High School. The fund seeks to idenitfy students with significant promise as demonstrated by: a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.5, examples of community and school service, and intent to major in mathematics, computer science, business administration, or engineering in college. Demonstration of financial need is preferred, but not restricted to lowest family incomes. |
| Deadline: March 31 |
Andrew Blake Clark Memorial Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | This scholarship was established in memory of Blake Clark in August 2002 by Dr. Tina Merhofff and Blake's friends and family. The purpose of the fund is to provide college scholarships to worthy graduating high school seniors at Mt. Tabor High School. |
A.F. Clement Trust *
| Eligibility: | Needy elementary, middle, or high school students at Bishop McGuinness High School, Forsyth Country Day High School, Summit School, Salem Academy and Triad Academy |
| Contact: | Request application from guidance office. |
Elmer and Rosa Lee Collins Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | This scholarship will provide a college scholarship to a worthy graduating high school senior from a Forsyth County high school who will attend an accredited four-year college or university. The scholarhip supports four consecutive years of undergraduate study at $2500 for each academic year. |
| Deadline: March 31 |
Lloyd E. and Rachel S. Collins Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | Graduating seniors from North, South, and West Stokes High Schools who exhibit exemplary character, a satisfactory scholastic record, leadership potential, and will be attending a post-secondary education institution. |
| Contact: | Stokes County High Schools' guidance offices. |
Mary Rowena Cooper Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | Preference for applicants is as follows: orphaned children of Vietnam veterans of the 101st Airborne Division; next, orphaned children of Vietnam veterans of any service unit designation; next, children not orphaned whose parent(s) served in the military during the Vietnam conflict. |
| Deadline: August 15 |
D. C. Cornelius Memorial Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | Graduating high school seniors from Forbush High School are eligible to apply. The fund seeks to identify students who demonstrate character, leadership, compassion for all people and dedication to service of community and school. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.8. Demonstration of financial need is preferred. U.S. citizenship is required. |
| Contact: | Download the application or request from Forbush High School Guidance Office. Return completed application to Forbush High School Guidance Office. |
Serena D. Dalton Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | Forsyth County - college financial aid for needy students |
| Deadline: August 15 |
Oliver Joel and Ellen Pell Denny Healthcare Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | Provides grants for North Carolina residents pursuing education in the allied health fields.Preference will be given to residents of Forsyth, Davidson, Davie, Stokes, Surry, and Yadkin Counties. |
| Deadline: August 15 |
Joyce and Jim Dickerson Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | Salem Academy boarding students with demonstrated financial need; preference given to minority students. |
| Contact: | Request application and deadline from Salem Academy. |
Wade and Marcelene Duncan Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | This scholarship was established in 1996 in honor of Wade and Marcelene Duncan. The fund will provide scholarships to worthy high school seniors graduating from either North Stokes or South Stokes High Schools who will attend accredited four-year educational institutions. |
| Contact: | Download the application or request from the guidance offices at North Stokes and South Stokes High Schools. |
East Forsyth High School Alumni Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | Graduating East Forsyth High School seniors who are well-rounded individuals demonstrating significant promise in academics, leadership, and school service. This award is based on merit and financial need. |
| This scholarship is not yet available as it is in the growth stage. |
Boyles Edison Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | Graduating seniors from Elkin High School who will attend Surry Community College. |
| Contact: | Elkin High School guidance office |
Marlene Marie Pope Flinchum Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | Graduating seniors from Glenn High School who will attend a North Carolina Community College. This is a one-year non-renewable award. |
| Contact: | Glenn High School Guidance Office |
Flow Automotive Companies Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | Provides college scholarships for dependent children of Flow Companies employees. |
| Deadline: March 31 |
Forsyth County Nursing Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | Forsyth County residents seeking nursing degrees, with priority given to those seeking associate or baccalaureate degrees with the intention of practicing nursing in Forsyth County, N.C. |
| Deadline: August 15 |
Denise Franklin Journalism Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | High school seniors of Forsyth County planning to pursue a career in journalism, mass communications, or related field of study. A 3.0 minimum CGPA is required and two years involvement with a journalism project or involvement in two different types of journalistic media. |
| Deadline: March 31 |
Gaddy Educator Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | R.J. Reynolds High School professional staff |
| Deadline: March 31 |
Gaddy Student Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | Reynolds High School students planning to attend Davidson College or Wake Forest University |
| Deadline: March 31 |
The Garden Club Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | Provides financial support for educational opportunities to legal residents of North Carolina who have been accepted into the Horticulture Technology or Landscape Architecture curriculums at Forsyth Technical Community College or other accredited post-secondary schools in North Carolina.Available to traditional and non-traditional age students. |
| Deadline: March 31 |
John L. Gilmer Student Loan Fund *
| Eligibility: | Provides student loans for college-bound Forsyth,Davie, Davidson, Stokes, Surry, and Yadkin County residents |
John L. Gilmer Merit Based Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | Applicants must be graduating high school seniors from accredited public, private, or parochial schools, and must attend accredited higher education institutions seeking undergraduate degrees. Applicants must also be Forsyth County, N.C. residents. |
| Contact: | Please click on the link below to review the guidelines for this scholarship. |
| Deadline: March 31 |
John L. Gilmer Educational Grant *
| Eligibility: | Applicants must be graduating high school seniors from acredited public, private, or parochial schools, and must attend acredited higher education institutions seeking undergraduate degrees. Awards will be $1000 per year for four consecurtive years of undergraduate study. Applicants must also be Forsyth County residents |
| Contact: | Please click on the link below to review the guidelines for this scholarship. |
| Deadline: March 31 |
The Josh Gray Memorial Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | This scholarship was established in memory of Josh Gray in April 2005 with gifts from his friends and family. The purpose of the fund is to provide college scholarships to worthy graduating high school seniors at Mt. Tabor High School who are members of the girls or boys varsity soccer team. |
| Contact: | Students interested in being considered for the scholarship award should submit grade transcript, high school resume, and personal statement to Stan Huck, Director of Guidance, Mt. Tabor High School, no later than May 13 each year. |
Gray High School Alumni Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | This is a one time scholarship for a graduating senior from both Glenn and Parkland High Schools in the amount of $1000 each. Eligible students must demonstrate financial need and academic potential, and must have been accepted for enrollment to attend a post-secondary education institution. |
| Deadline: March 31 |
Claude B. Hart Memorial Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | This fund seeks to identify students who demonstrate significant promise in academics, leadership, community service and school service. In addition, it seeks to identify those students who intend to major in mathematics, accounting, computer science, business administration, or mechanical, civil, or chemical engineering in college. Demonstration of financial need is preferred, but not restricted to lowest family incomes. |
| Contact: | Download the application or request from Elkin High School Guidance Office. Return completed application to Elkin High School Guidance Office. |
Stanley D. Hartgrove Memorial Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | South Stokes High School senior |
| Contact: | Request application and deadline from high school guidance office. |
William T. and Mabel P. Hatch Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | North Carolina residents attending Wake Forest University Law School. Must demonstrate financial need and be in upper one third of class. |
| Deadline: March 31 |
Bunny and Bill Davis Highland Presbyterian Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | High school senior members of Highland Presbyterian Church in Winston-Salem. Preference to seniors active in the H.P. scouting program and/or students with financial need. |
| Deadline: March 31 |
Fred and Mozelle Hinshaw Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | Forbush High School and Starmount High School seniors |
| Contact: | Request application and deadline from high school guidance office. |
Walter R. Hoag Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | Financial aid for needy students from North Carolina |
| Deadline: August 15 |
Fred Colby Hobson Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | Forbush High School and Starmount High School seniors |
| Contact: | Request application and deadline from high school guidance office. |
Jack and Barbara Holt Memorial Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | College scholarships for high school seniors who are members or relatives of members at Memorial Baptist Church in Williamston, NC. Preference for students interested in ministry or music careers. |
| Contact: | Application and deadline may be requested from Memorial Baptist Church. |
Brevard R. Hoover, Jr. Leadership Award #
| Eligibility: | This scholarship will be awarded annually to a worthy R.J. Reynolds High School senior who will go directly to an accredited vocation/technical school, community college, or college/university in pursuit of a certificate, diploma, or degree. |
| Contact: | Contact the guidance office at Reynolds High School for details on how to apply. |
I.W. Hughes Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | The I.W. Hughes Scholarship is for the benefit of children of active, regular full-time employees of Reynolds American, Inc. and its subsidiaries including R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, R.J. Reynolds Global Products, Inc., Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company, Conwood Company, or Lane, Limited. Graduating high school seniors who intend to pursue undergraduate degrees in the physical sciences or engineering may be considered. |
| Deadline: March 31 |
John Russell Jarman Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | Forsyth County -- Glenn High School seniors who have had involvement in varsity soccer, school yearbook, or school newspaper, and who plan to major in journalism or photojournalism in college |
| Contact: | Glenn High School Guidance Office |
Flora Royal Johnson Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | Elkin High School seniors |
| Contact: | Request application and deadline from high school guidance office. |
Stella B. Johnson Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | Forsyth County - college financial aid for needy students |
| Deadline: August 15 |
Kapp Weaver Scholarship, Greensboro College #
| Eligibility: | Greensboro College students |
| Contact: | Request details from Greensboro College Financial Aid Office. |
Kapp Weaver Scholarship - RJR High School #
| Eligibility: | Graduating seniors from R.J. Reynolds High School who rank in the top 15%of their class are eligible to apply. This scholarship also seeks those students who demonstrate leadership in school and/or community activities. Evidence of financial need is also considered, but applicants are not restricted to lowest family incomes. |
Douglas Gray Kimel Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | The Douglas Gray Kimel Scholarship will be awarded annually to a college freshman from Forsyth County who will pursue a degree in music from one of the following institutions: North Carolina School of the Arts, Salem College, Wake Forest University, or Winston-Salem State University. This is a one time award of $500. |
| Deadline: March 31 |
Law Enforcement Benefit Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | Post-secondary scholarships for children of slain law enforcement officers of the Winston-Salem Police Department |
| Deadline: August 15 |
Law Enforcement Family Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | High school seniors of active payroll police department personnel and Forsyth Municipal ABC personnel |
| Deadline: August 15 |
Leinbach Chain-Breaker Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | Forsyth County - college financial aid for needy students |
| Deadline: March 31 |
William H. Lester Packaging and Graphics Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | Asheville High School seniors in Asheville, NC; college scholarship for student entering the packaging industry. |
| Contact: | Request application and deadline from high school guidance office. |
Johnny Lineberry Memorial Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | The scholarship may be awarded annually to a worthy graduating high school senior from Forbush High School in East Bend, N.C who will go directly to an accredited vocational/technical school, community college, or college/university in pursuit of a certificate, diploma or baccalaureate degree. Initially, this scholarship will provide a one time $500 award. Eligibility applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.5. |
| Contact: | Applications are available from the guidance office at Forbush High School or may be printed by clicking on the link below. Completed applications must be submitted to the guidance office at Forbush High School. |
L.D. and Elsie Long Memorial Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | Forsyth County - Provides scholarships for Forsyth County residents attending graduate school at Wake Forest University, with priority given to students attending the Reynolda Campus |
| Deadline: August 15 |
Edwin E. and Grace Kimrey Maddrey Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | Members of First Presbyterian Church in Winston-Salem that are graduating from high school and planning to attend Guilford college, Davidson College, or UNC-Chapel Hill. |
| Deadline: March 31 |
Mary Speer Martin Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | High school seniors at Elkin, Forbush, and Starmount high schools who intend to pursue education degrees. |
| Contact: | Request application and deadline from high school guidance office. |
Mark James Mendenhall Memorial Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | Forbush High School seniors |
| Contact: | Request application and deadline from high school guidance office. |
Millennium Charter Academy College Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | Established in order to foster and acknowledge the embodiment of the Academy's solid commitment to scholarship, character, and community. The award will be given annually to a worthy graduating high school senior who attended Millennium Charter Academy in Mount Airy, North Carolina in grades six-eight and will pursue post-secondary education at a four-year college or university. Click here to view and/or print the Student Information Sheet. |
| Deadline: February 28 |
Julia Yokely Miller Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | Davidson County -- Outstanding senior biology students at Ledford Senior High School |
| Contact: | Request application and deadline from high school guidance office. |
The Gray W. Mock Family Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | Forsyth County high school seniors who demonstrate: good character, a concern for being an active member of society, school and community service and a high school unweighted cumulative gpa of 2.5 -3.0. |
| Deadline: March 31 |
Chester Arzell and Helen Miller Montgomery Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | The scholarship will be awarded annually to deserving graduating high school seniors from Stokes County public high schools. Initially, the scholarship will provide $1,000 renewable awards to students attending accredited post-secondary educational institutions. Students eligible for consideration for the scholarship must have a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of at least 2.0, participate in community serivce and extracurricular activities, demonstrate good character, and demonstrate financial need. |
| Contact: | Applicants should contact the guidance office at their Stokes County high school |
Paul Holcomb Murphy Memorial Fund *
| Eligibility: | Provides student loans for college for North Carolina residents |
Murray Supply Company Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | Children of employees of Murray Supply Company who will pursue post-secondary education. Children may be natural born, adopted, step-children, or others for whom employees are legal guardians. Minimum unweighted cumulative grade point average of 3.0. |
| Deadline: March 31 |
NC USSSA Scholarship (NC US Specialty Sports Association Scholarship) *
| Eligibility: | The NC USSSA Scholarship will support statewide program participants (players, coaches, umpires, etc.) and/oreligible family members who plan to attend an accredited vocation/technical school, community college, or college/university in pursuit of a certificate, diploma, or baccalaureate degree by providing a minimum $500 scholarship. Preference will be given to eligible candidates and their family members who have participated in the baseball program. |
| Deadline: March 31 |
Emma Kapp Ogburn Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | Ministerial students who live in Forsyth County are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Forsyth County residents who intend to work as lay persons in the field of Christian Education are also eligible to apply. Awards are made in the form of a grant/loan which is satisfied through years of service in the ministry. If vocational plans change, the grant/loan will be considered a loan and must be repaid by the recipient to the full extent of the amount awarded. |
| Contact: | Applications may be requested from Centenary United Methodist Church in Winston-Salem. Contact Chris Campbell at (336) 397-1359 or e-mail at ccampbell@centenary-ws.org. |
Completed applications should be mailed or delivered to Chris Campbell at Centenary United Methodist Church, 646 West Fifth Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. Download application by clicking on the link below. If you have questions or need assistance, contact Chris Campbell. |
Orthopaedic Specialists Nursing Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | Forsyth County residents seeking a nursing degree at Forsyth Technical Community College or Winston-Salem State University who will, upon completing a degree, practice nursing in Forsyth County, N.C. |
| Deadline: March 31 |
Otis B. and Genevieve Parrish Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | Forsyth County - students attending undergraduate school at Salem College or Wake Forest University. |
| Deadline: August 15 |
Alice Conger Patterson Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | This scholarship was established as a tribute to the work of Alice Conger Patterson as Dean of Continuing Studies at Salem College. This scholarship is dedicated to helping deserving adult women achieve their educational goals. The amount available and number of scholarships may vary as the fund grows. Eligible college expenses include tuition, fees, and books. |
| Deadline: August 15 |
William H. and Lena M. Petree Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | Forsyth County -- Well-rounded high school seniors; need considered, but not restricted to lower incomes. |
| Deadline: March 31 |
Pfafftown Jaycees/Lynn Canada Memorial Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | Must be a Forsyth County resident attending Forsyth Technical Community College in pursuit of an associate degree in nursing. Must have an unweighted minimum high school or college gpa of at least 2.5. All applicants must be accepted into the nursing program and must provide a letter of acceptance as verification. U.S. citizenship required. |
| Deadline: March 31 |
L. Gordon, Jr. and June D. Pfefferkorn Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | Forsyth County high school seniors who demonstrate significant promise in academics, leadership, community/school service. Demonstration of financial need is preferred though not restricted to lower incomes. Students must attend North Carolina schools. |
| Contact: | Complete and submit the application online by clicking on the link below. |
| Deadline: March 31 |
L. Gordon, Jr. and June D. Pfefferkorn Scholarship for Forsyth Technical Community College #
| Eligibility: | This scholarship will be awarded to graduating high school seniors in Forsyth County who will attend Forsyth Technical Community College. This scholarship seeks students who demonstrate promise in academics and requires a high school cumulative GPA of at least 2.5. Demonstration of financial need is preferred, but does not require qualification for federal assistance. |
| Contact: | Application may be downloaded by clicking below, or may be requested from the Financial Aid office at Forsyth Tech Community College or in the guidance offices at public high schools in Forsyth County. |
Philo ABC Memorial Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | Former Philo Middle School students who will pursue a career in education at the post-secondary level, having a CGPA of at least 2.8 at the end of his/her 1st semester high school senior year. Preference given to children of educators. |
| Contact: | High school guidance offices |
N.W. Mitchell / Piedmont Federal S&L Endowed Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | Students from Forsyth, Davidson, Davie, Stokes, Surry, Wilkes, and Yadkin Counties are eligible to apply. The fund was established in 2003 by family and friends in honor and memory of Nick Mitchell, Sr. who founded Piedmont Federal Savings & Loan in 1903. It is the intent of the fund to provide merit-based scholarships for worthy students attending Forsyth Technical Community College as first semester students. |
| Deadline: March 31 |
The Dean Prim Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | The Dean Prim Scholarship will award three scholarships annually to qualified high school juniors and seniors from Forsyth, Davie, and Yadkin counties who are committed to participating in foreign summer travel and study programs. The first scholarships will be for four weeks of travel and study in China in summer 2008. |
| Contact: | Applications for the 2009 China program will be accessible beginning in May 2008. |
| Deadline: October 31 |
Robert G. Prongay Memorial Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | Established in 2001 by the Winston-Salem Kiwanis Club to provide college scholarships for graduating seniors who are Key Club members in Forsyth County and adjacent counties of Stokes, Surry, and Yadkin. |
| Contact: | The Key Club Faculty Advisor at your high school; or call Richard St. Clair at 716-2673. |
Lucy Simmons Puryear Memorial Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | Yadkin County -- High school seniors intending to pursue nursing career. |
| Contact: | Request application and deadline from Forbush or Starmount High Schools' Guidance Offices. |
Patti Brendle Redway Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | Forsyth County -- Students studying to be physicians or physicians assistants at WFU School of Medicine. |
| Deadline: August 15 |
Reuhland-Cummings Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | Students of the Reuhland-Cummings Medical School of the Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University |
| Contact: | Recipients selected by Medical School Advisory Committee |
Reynolds High School, Class of 1968 Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | Forsyth County -- Reynolds High School seniors |
| Contact: | Request application and deadline from high school guidance office. |
Kate B. Reynolds Poor and Needy Trust Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | Forsyth County - college financial aid for needy students |
| Deadline: August 15 |
John S. and Jacqueline P. Rider Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | Forsyth County graduating high school seniors; based on merit and financial need though need is not restricted to lower incomes. |
| Contact: | Complete and submit the application online by clicking on the link below. Call Kay (336) 714-3446 or Edna (336) 714-3445 at The Winston-Salem Foundation before completing the application and for deadline details. |
| Deadline: March 31 |
Evelyn Ripple Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | Preference given to members of Beta Sigma Phi or their family members . |
| Contact: | Applications distributed by selection committee |
Dr. Eugene Rossitch, Jr. Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | Bishop McGuiness High School senior class valedictorian |
| Contact: | Bishop McGuinness High School Guidance Office |
Samuel K. Rowland Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | WSSU students; emphasis on academic performance |
| Contact: | Request application and deadline from the Financial Aid Office at Winston-Salem State University |
Ray and Pearl Sams Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | Forsyth County - for graduating high school seniors. |
| Deadline: March 31 |
Roy and Collie Sebastian Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | North Wilkes High School graduating seniors. Consideration given to need, academics, character, leadership qualities, and community service. |
| Contact: | Request application and deadline from high school guidance office. |
Sharpe Student Loan Fund *
| Eligibility: | Provides student loans for college-bound Forsyth County residents |
Bruce Shelton Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | This scholarship will provide a consecutive four-year renewable award in the amount of $1000 yearly to a graduating high school student from a Forsyth County high school who displays the traits of athletic excellence, academic achievement, leadership, and social responsibility. These are traits for which Bruce Shelton will be remembered by those who knew him. |
| Deadline: March 31 |
The Tom Shown Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | The Tom Shown Scholarship will be awarded to worthy students (traditional and non-traditional) from the counties of Forsyth, Wilkes, Surry, Yadkin, and Davie who plan to attend an accredited two or four year college or university, preferably in North Carolina. The scholarship seeks to identify the student who demonstrates financial need ( not restricted to lower incomes), has a cumulative minimum high school or college gpa of at least 2.7, ideally is employed a minimum of 20 hours monthly (including college work study, and is a U.S. citizen. |
| Deadline: August 15 |
M.P.Snow Family Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | Siloam community in Surry County -- College scholarships for high school seniors or adults from Siloam area pursuing an associate degree at Surry Community College. |
| Contact: | Application and deadline may be requested from the Financial Aid office at Surry Community College. |
Ann Lewallen Spencer Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | Dependents (ages 18-22) of former Goody's hourly employees. Must demonstrate financial need and attend an accredited post secondary educational institution. |
| Deadline: March 31 |
Stultz Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | Financial aid for needy students from Forsyth County |
| Deadline: August 15 |
Virginia Elizabeth and Alma Vane Taylor Student Nurse Fund *
| Eligibility: | Provides scholarships for N.C. residents pursuing two and four-year Nursing degrees at accredited N.C. colleges. Preference will be given to residents of Forsyth, Davidson, Davie, Stokes, Surry, and Yadkin Counties. |
| Deadline: August 15 |
Jeff Turner-Forsyth Audubon Society Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | Established in May of 2005 in honor of Jeff Turner who was active in the Forsyth County Audubon Society while attending Mt. Tabor High School. For worthy graduating high school seniors in Forsyth County who demonstrate an interest in wildlife or environmental issues. |
| Deadline: March 31 |
Nell and Spencer Waggoner Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | Forsyth County graduating high school seniors seeking four year degrees at accredited institutions. Merit-based with a minimum unweighted gpa of 3.0 required with strong academic course selection; outstanding leadership, community and school service. |
| Deadline: March 31 |
Maytrice Walton Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | Forsyth County -- Professional growth and enrichment opportunities for elementary school teachers and guidance counselors |
| Deadline: March 31 |
Art and Dannie Weber Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | This scholarship will provide a consecutive four-year award in the amount of $750 yearly to a graduating high school student from a Forsyth County high school who will pursue post-secondary education. |
| Deadline: March 31 |
Erma Drum Webster Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | Forsyth County - college financial aid for needy students |
| Deadline: August 15 |
Edward Kent Welch Memorial Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | The scholarship was established in memory of Kent Welch who graduated from Mt. Tabor in 2000. The purpose of the fund is to provide college scholarships to graduating high school seniors at Mt. Tabor who will attend UNC-Chapel Hill. |
| Contact: | Stan Huck, Director of Guidance, Mt. Tabor High School |
A.T. Williams Oil Company Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | A.T. Williams Oil Company employees or spouses and children of employees |
| Contact: | The application may be completed and submitted online by clicking on the link below. |
| Deadline: August 15 |
Elizabeth T. Williams Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | Forsyth County -- High school senior attending UNC-Chapel Hill; minimum 3.0 GPA, well-rounded student |
| Deadline: March 31 |
Edwin H. and Louise N. Williamson Endowed Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | The Edwin H. and Louise N. Williamson Endowed Scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduating high school senior from Forsyth County who will pursue a bachelor's degree at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. The $1500 award is renewable for up to three more consecutive years for a total of $6000 to be applied to the cost of tuition, fees, and room and board. |
| Deadline: March 31 |
The Winston-Salem Foundation Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | This fund will provide scholarships to Forsyth County graduating high schools seniors who will pursue post-secondary education at accredited institutuions. The amount of the award and the number of awards offered will vary accoding to the fund size. Eligible applicants must have a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of at least 2.5 and demonstrate leadership, school service, and community involvement. |
| Deadline: March 31 |
Erica Wolfe Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | Forsyth County -- Mount Tabor high school seniors; minimum 3.5 GPA, well-rounded student |
William L. and Pauline H. Wood Humanitarian Award #
| Eligibility: | Forbush High School senior athlete |
| Contact: | Request application and deadline from Forbush or Starmount High Schools' Guidance Offices. |
Yadkin County Association of Educators Scholarship #
| Eligibility: | High school seniors whose parents are members of the Yadkin County N.C. Association of Educators |
| Contact: | Request application and deadline from Yadkin County high school guidance offices or a Yadkin County Association of Educators representative. |
Blanche Raper Zimmerman Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | Forsyth County -- Provides assistance for public or private social studies or history teacher to increase their understanding of various world cultures |
| Deadline: March 31 |
Marcus Raper Zimmerman Scholarship *
| Eligibility: | Forsyth County - College scholarships for handicapped individuals or individuals preparing to work with the handicapped. |
| Deadline: August 15 |
* Scholarship Funds Under Purview of The Winston-Salem Foundation's Student Aid Committee