How much funding does Charles Z. Flack Jr. Community Leadership Award provide?

Charles Z. Flack Jr. Community Leadership Award provides Up to $8,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Charles Z. Flack Jr. Community Leadership Award?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around April.

How often is Charles Z. Flack Jr. Community Leadership Award offered?

Charles Z. Flack Jr. Community Leadership Award runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected April 30, 2027.

Charles Z. Flack Jr. Community Leadership Award

Robert & Janice McNair Educational

Foundation Annual Grants for Education Youth Leadership Grants

Funding Amount

Up to $8,000

Deadline

Expected ~April

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: April 30, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: April

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

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

Other 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

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)

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:

Must be a ROPE Award recipient
Must demonstrate leadership in school and community
Must have demonstrated community service
Must have demonstrated organizational skills
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

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