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Brian Edkins Memorial Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc.
Last Updated: April 01, 2026

Summary

Overview

Cumberland Community Foundation ("CCF") manages more than 60 scholarship endowment funds created by local individuals, families, civic organizations, and corporations who want to provide a path to higher education for future generations. Each year, Cumberland Community Foundation announces more than $1,000,000 in college scholarships to students from southeastern North Carolina. Brian Edkins Memorial Scholarship Graduating senior from Cape Fear High School; South View High School (Cumberland County) or Scotland High School (Scotland County, NC).

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Demonstrates high involvement/leadership in at least one extracurricular activity, including but not limited to: athletics, clubs, music/arts groups, faith-based youth groups, service organization, etc.Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higherPlan to pursue a career in education or related occupations, including but not limited to: teachers, school social workers, school nurses, music therapists, athletic trainers, school administrators speech pathologists, school psychologists, etc.Financial Need -from a middle income household with proven financial constraints; use FAFSA SAI to determine Any accredited college or university

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