Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Who may apply
Scholarships are available to students who are residents of North Carolina and are currently seniors in a public high school, enrolled at the NC School of Science and Mathematics, attending the UNC School of the Arts High School, or are being homeschooled and registered with the North Carolina Division of Non-Public Education.
Selection policy
CFWNC selects scholarship recipients using objective, nondiscriminatory procedures. Awards are made according to clearly defined guidelines and the specific criteria established for each individual fund.
Eligibility requirements
Before applying, check the list of scholarships and their specific eligibility conditions to confirm you qualify. In addition to any program-specific requirements, applicants generally must demonstrate:
- Financial need (except where an award explicitly states otherwise)
- Academic success or promise (evaluated by class rank, GPA, and SAT scores)
- A record of involvement in school activities, community service, extracurriculars, and/or work experience
- Good moral character
You must satisfy these general criteria as well as any additional requirements listed for the particular scholarship for which you apply.