Scholarship Description
This scholarship was established to help children of full-time religious ministers who are residents of North or South Carolina to achieve an undergraduate or graduate degree. One recipient is chosen per year based on character, academic achievement and need. The deadline for application is March 1st.
FUNDS AVAILABLE:
The plan for this academic year is to make available one scholarship in the amount of $5,000. However, the maximum amount of a scholarship is limited to actual cost of tuition and student fees. The recipient is eligible to reapply.
PROCEDURAL POINTS:
a. Applications must be received by the Selection Committee or postmarked on or before March 1st.
Late applications will not be accepted.
b. In addition to the application, applicants must submit the following:
(Students applying to undergraduate school)
• Official High School Transcript including SAT or ACT scores and academic ranking
• Documentation of financial need (copy of FAFSA or similar documentation)
(Students applying to graduate school)
• Letter of recommendation from undergraduate professor
• Documentation of undergraduate academic record and acceptance at accredited Carolinas school
Year of Need: College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 1st Year Grad, 2nd Year Grad,
Type:
Num Awards: 1
Min Award: Varies
Max Award: Varies
Deadline: 2022-12-31
Website: https://cfgaston.org/receive/about-grants-scholarships
Sponsoring Organization
Community Foundation of Gaston County, Inc.
1201 E. Garrison Blvd. P.O. Box 123
Gastonia, NC 28054
Contact Person: For questions about our scholarships please contact Elizabeth Biggerstaff at the Community Foundation.
Phone: (704) 864-0927
Fax: (704) 869-0222
Web: http://www.cfgaston.org/grantseekers/scholarships.aspx
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