From the Community Foundation of Henderson County:
The Community Foundation of Henderson Countyi s now accepting applications for 2016-2017 academic year scholarships. The generosity of donors is making it possible for CFHC to offer more than 70 scholarships this coming year for individuals pursuing higher education.
Applications must be received no later than 5 p.m., Tuesday, March 1, 2016. Visit www.CFHCforever.org/scholarships to download the guidelines and the complete listing of scholarships available and to download the scholarship application form.
Academic scholarships are open to students pursuing community college, college or university degrees. Scholarships are primarily for students who are graduating or have graduated from high schools within Henderson County, N.C., and include homeschool and private school graduates. There also are scholarship opportunities for individuals living in Transylvania and Jackson Counties, N.C.
Each scholarship is unique in its eligibility requirements, which can include financial need, scholastic achievement, affiliation with specific community groups, interest in particular fields or places of study, and other special requirements.
Candidates selected for interviews beginning in April meet with members of a volunteer scholarship committee. Scholarships awards are announced in June, typically at graduation and awards day ceremonies.
If you have questions about the scholarship application process, contact Donor Services Manager Lisa Parham at (828) 697-6224 or at LParham@CFHCforever.org.
Thanks to the generosity of donors, more than $4.76 million in scholarships has been awarded since 1984. More than 1,140 students have received assistance through the Community Foundation’s scholarship program to help them advance their studies and pursue their career paths.
If you are interested in exploring the idea of establishing a scholarship fund at CFHC, contact President/CEO McCray Benson at (828) 697-6224 or at MVBenson@CFHCforever.org.
Since its founding in 1982, Community Foundation of Henderson County has been helping people who care make lasting contributions to causes that matter. The Community Foundation accepts gifts from individuals, families, businesses and organizations to create a pool of charitable dollars from which grants are awarded to address community needs. This past fiscal year, CFHC donors provided charitable awards of more than $2.63 million to charitable causes. Learn more about Community Foundation of Henderson County at www.CFHCforever.org, at the Community Foundation’s Facebook and LinkedIn pages, and by calling (828) 697-6224.
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