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Local Scholarship Opportunities

Association	Asheville City Schools Foundation Scholarships (ACSF) The Asheville City Schools Foundation is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to doing whatever it takes to provide transformational educational opportunities for all city schools students.	Application period opens on November 15. Click here to create an account & apply See more information at ACSF Scholarships
	The Community Foundation of WNC (CFWNC) Includes: Harry R. Morrill Scholarship Harry W. Clarke Memorial Scholarship Programs – William A. Hart Award Dr. Brian Ling Memorial Scholarship Marilyn Lester and William Lester Scholarship Irving Jacob Reuter Award and more...	Applications open November 3rd. See more information at CFWNC Scholarships
	The Buzz Tennent Scholarship of the Rotary Club of Asheville seeks to support scholars and encourage scholarship among high school seniors at Asheville High School (AHS) and the School of Inquiry and Life Science at Asheville (SILSA).	See more information at Buzz Tennent Scholarship
	The North Carolina Community Foundation is honored to partner with fundholders to administer hundreds of scholarship opportunities across North Carolina. We currently manage nearly 150 scholarship funds for individuals, families, school systems and organizations in the counties we serve throughout North Carolina. All our scholarship opportunities are made from specific funds with criteria established by the original donor.	See more information at NC Community Foundation Scholarships
Stephens-Lee Alumni Association	Stephens Lee Alumni Association Must have a relative who attended Stephens-Lee High School	Application due May 4, 2023 Stephens Lee Application
Dewine Family Scholarship	Dewine Family Scholarship We are looking for the applicant that can handle college but slipped through the cracks of scholarships and needs some financial assistance. We are not looking for the straight A student. More than anything we want to help make college a reality for someone. It's $5,000 for up to 4 years payable directly to the educational institution. Community college and vocation schools are also eligible.	Usually available in late April/Early May. Application Available Now!
	St. Luke's Episcopal Church Scholarship Must hold at least a 2.75 and must demonstrate financial need - $1,000 annually	See more information at St. Luke's Scholarshipp
	King Law Firm King Law Gives Back is a college scholarship program. This program began in the Spring of 2017 by the partners of King Law. It is our goal to invest in our local communities while encouraging and developing the next generation of professionals. $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a Western North Carolina or Upstate South Carolina graduating high school senior.	See more information at King Law Firm Scholarship
	Shiloh Community Association The Association is offering a college scholarship to high school seniors or currently enrolled college students from the community. Up to $1,000.	See more information at The Shiloh Community Association Scholarship
	THE ASHEVILLE CHAPTER OF THE LINKS, INCORPORATED Scholarship Program There will be two (2) $1,000. Scholarship awarded.	Organization sends email in April with paper application and instructions.
Ione M. Allen Music Scholarship	The Ione M. Allen Music Scholarship This scholarship is for one year only; however, current recipients may reapply and be considered for additional funding along with other new applicants. Scholarship recipients must be enrolled full-time	See for more information Application due January 31, 2024!!
	Careers in Conservation Scholarship Program The goal of the program is to increase the number of qualified people committed to working in the field of natural resource management, thereby supporting the mission of Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Scholarship recipients will be students who are currently pursuing or have firm plans to pursue a college degree in natural resource management or other closely related fields. $1,000 per year is rewarded and renewable in future years.	Click on the link below For more information Application closes in February!
	George H.V. Cecil Journey Scholarship, a program managed by WNC Communities. The scholarship is available to students who live in participating communities across Western North Carolina. Starting earlier this year, the scholarship is now a four-year renewable award. Last cycle, we awarded several scholarships at $1,250 a year and a Premiere scholarship at $2,500.	Click on link for more details The next application period begins January 15th, 2024 and closes on March 18th.
	Students must have applied to a four-year college or university for the scholarship year. A copy of the acceptance letter from the four-year college or university must be submitted with the application by the applicant to the Scholarship Committee. Resides in Buncombe County or the surrounding area and plans to graduate by June 2024.	Click on the link to apply