ACF Scholarships (Multiple Named Scholarships)

ACF Scholarships Overview

The Alamance Community Foundation manages multiple scholarship funds established by donors to support individuals pursuing higher education. Scholarships recognize achievement, assist with education costs, and help build a future generation of educated individuals and community leaders.

Named Scholarship Programs

• ACF Community Scholarship Fund
• Alamance Pride Scholarship
• Alley, Williams, Carmen & King Scholarship - $1,000 first year, renewable at $500 for three additional years for students pursuing Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Architecture
• Amy and Dewana Hartley Hope Scholarship
• Coach Pete Stout Scholarship
• Danny Patton Scholarship
• Dr. Charles Kernodle Scholarship
• Dr. Dorothy Corbett Yarborough Memorial Scholarship
• Eddie and Lin McAteer Scholarship
• Edens Family Scholarship
• George Heckman Memorial Sportsmanship Scholarship - $1,500+ for Graham High School graduates who participated in varsity sports
• GRatitude Scholarship
• Hank and Helen Ogden Scholarship
• Ladd Fuqua Scholarship
• Larry M. Lee and Nancy B. Lee Scholarship
• Millie Jennings Memorial Scholarship
• Steven C. Walker Golf Scholarship - For Alamance County high school golf team members
• Tommy Spoon Scholarship - $1,000 renewable for three additional years for Williams High School seniors with varsity letter
• Virgie Virginia Sellars Scholarship
• Williams High School Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility

General Requirements:

• High school graduating seniors (specific to some scholarships)
• Accepted to accredited two-year or four-year college or university
• Primary residence in Alamance County (for most scholarships)
• Good standing at high school

Specific Requirements by Scholarship:

• Alley, Williams, Carmen & King: Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Architecture program students from ABSS, NC School of Science and Mathematics, or NC School of Arts
• George Heckman: Graham High School graduates with varsity sports participation (preference for football)
• Steven C. Walker: Alamance County high school golf team members
• Tommy Spoon: Williams High School seniors with varsity letter

Selection Criteria

• Academic record
• Athletic ability and performance
• Extracurricular activities
• Leadership qualities
• Financial need
• Community involvement

2026 Timeline

• January 2: Applications open
• February 16: Last day to start an application
• February 18: Applications due
• February 24: Recommendations due (if applicable)
• February 25 - March 18: Applications reviewed by selection committees
• April 1: Scholarship recipients notified
• May-June: Award ceremonies (if applicable)

Application Portal

Scholarship Portal available at alamancecommunityfoundation.org

ACF Scholarship Application Process

1. Create Account: Visit the Scholarship Portal and create an account
2. Eligibility Assessment: Answer preliminary questions to determine which scholarships are a potential match
3. Complete Applications: Complete applications for all eligible ACF scholarships
4. Provide Information: Answer questions about yourself and your higher education plans
5. Submit Supporting Materials:
   • Transcript copies (in some cases)
   • Recommendations (if applicable)
6. Submit: Applications submitted by February 18, 2026

Required Materials

• Account creation information
• Personal background information
• Higher education plans and goals
• Transcript (for some scholarships)
• Letters of recommendation (for some scholarships)

Notes

• Applicants can apply for multiple scholarships through one account
• Common questions are shared across applications to minimize application time
• Application window: January 2 through February 16, 2026