Press release from the Community Foundation of Henderson County:
Community Foundation of Henderson County announced they will award over $500,000 in new and renewable academic scholarships for the upcoming school year. Ninety-one new scholarships are available for 2021-2022. Scholarship applications opened on the Foundation’s website November 1. Graduating seniors, current college students, and returning adult/non-traditional students are all encouraged to apply. To learn more and access the online application, visit www.CFHCforever.org. All scholarship applications must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, January 15, 2021.
The wide range of available scholarships seek to support students with a variety of socio-economic backgrounds, achievements and higher education goals. Scholarship opportunities offer valuable assistance to area students pursuing a higher education degree and are made possible through generous donors.
Questions about the online scholarship application and opportunities may be directed to Donor Services Manager, Wendy Hamil at (828) 697-6224 or WHamil@CFHCforever.org.
More than $6 million in scholarships has been awarded since 1984 to more than 1,400 students through the Community Foundation’s scholarship program. If you would like to make a lasting impact in the lives of local students by establishing your own scholarship fund, please contact Community Foundation at (828) 697-6224.
About Community Foundation of Henderson County
Founded in 1982, Community Foundation of Henderson County’s mission is helping people who care make lasting contributions to causes that matter. The Foundation accepts gifts from individuals, families, businesses and organizations to create a permanent pool of charitable capital from which grants are awarded. Learn more about Community Foundation of Henderson County at www.cfhcforever.org, and by calling 828-697-6224.
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