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Charles Z. Flack Jr. Community Leadership Award

ROBERT & JANICE MCNAIR EDUCATIONAL

Funding Amount

Up to $8,000

Deadline

April 30, 2027

387 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Charles Z. Flack Jr. Community Leadership Award

Overview: The Robert and Janice McNair Educational Foundation established the Charles Z. Flack Jr. Community Leadership Award in 2010 in memory of Mr. Charles (Chuck) Z. Flack Jr., a businessman, community leader, and founding member of the Foundation's Board of Trustees who served for 21 years. This scholarship is awarded annually to one ROPE Award recipient from each high school who has demonstrated leadership, community service, organizational skills, and vision in their school and community.

Geographic Scope: Rutherford County Schools, North Carolina (one recipient from each of the three high schools: Chase, East Rutherford, and R-S Central)

Award Amount: Up to $8,000 over four years of postsecondary education

About Charles Z. Flack Jr.: Mr. Flack was a businessman and community leader who dedicated his life to serving others and creating opportunities for individuals to succeed. He believed the primary path to a productive life was through education. He served on the University of North Carolina Board of Governors for 16 years and as province commander of his Kappa Alpha Order.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be a ROPE Award recipient

  • Must have demonstrated leadership in school and community

  • Must have demonstrated community service

  • Must have demonstrated organizational skills

  • Must have demonstrated vision in school and community
  • Selection Process: Recipients are selected by the Teacher Advisory Council from each high school based on demonstrated leadership, service, organizational skills, and vision.

    Recent Recipients:

  • 2021: Gracie Vess (Chase), Emma Neal (East Rutherford), Connor Settlemyer (RS Central)

  • 2019: Jesus Enriquez (Chase), Zeke Wilkerson (East), Brooklin Hart (RS Central)
  • Contact:

  • East Rutherford High School: (828) 245-4339

  • Chase High School: (828) 247-8957

  • RS Central High School: (828) 288-0272
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Eligibility:
    1. Must be a ROPE Award recipient
    2. Must demonstrate leadership in school and community
    3. Must have demonstrated community service
    4. Must have demonstrated organizational skills
    5. Must have demonstrated vision in school and community activities

    Selection:

  • Selected by the Teacher Advisory Council from each high school

  • One recipient chosen from each of the three high schools

  • Selection based on demonstrated leadership, community service, organizational skills, and vision
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationyouth-leadership

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