G. Gerald Hendley Family Scholarship
Funding Amount
Up to $75,000 total awarded annually; awards range from $2,000-$20,000
Deadline
February 12, 2027
307 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
G. Gerald Hendley Family Scholarship
Geographic Scope: Wilkes County, North Carolina
Eligible Schools: Students and graduates of East Wilkes, North Wilkes, West Wilkes, Wilkes Central, and Wilkes Early College High School
Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing careers in medical-related fields
Award Amount: Approximately $75,000 awarded annually; individual awards vary depending on application and interview skills. No predetermined number of scholarship winners.
Selection Criteria:
Contact Information:
Wilkes Education Foundation
613 Cherry Street
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Attn: WEF Scholarship Committee – Loretta Shumate
Organization Background: The Wilkes Education Foundation is a private, non-profit, IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt endowment corporation dedicated to promoting excellence in education in the Wilkes County Schools.
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Complete the G. Gerald Hendley Family Scholarship Application form
2. Attach required documents:
- Official and complete transcript
- Photograph
- Major must be MEDICAL FIELD related
3. Submit to:
Wilkes Education Foundation
613 Cherry Street
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Attn: WEF Scholarship Committee – Loretta Shumate
4. Notification: Recipients will be notified by mail
- Application form complete
- Activity sheets complete
- General Evaluation of Nominee complete
- Narrative evaluation of nominee complete
- Student essay complete
- Current transcript
- ACT scores
- FAFSA
- SAR (Free Application For Student Aid-Student Aid Report)
- Picture attached
- Guidance counselor has reviewed the application with signature
Required Materials Checklist
- Do not fill out the principal page
- List any college participation on the activities page
- Attach a copy of college grades (start to present)
- No SAT or ACT scores required
- Signature of guidance counselor not required
Special Instructions for College Students
Note: Applications and/or additional information will not be accepted after the due date.
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