George H.V. Cecil Scholarship (Journey Scholarship)

George H.V. Cecil Scholarship

Status: Active, established in 2002 (originally Journey Scholarship, renamed in 2020)

Geographic Scope: High school seniors from participating WNC Honors communities across 20 western-most counties of North Carolina

Purpose: Honor the legacy of George H.V. Cecil, founder and Scholarship Committee Chair, who believed in the power of education to transform lives and communities. The scholarship furthers educational opportunities, encourages community service, and fosters leadership skills.

Award Details:

Type: Four-year renewable scholarship

Eligibility for Colleges: Accredited four-year or two-year college programs

Funding Amount: Not specified on website

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a high school senior eligible to enter college in the fall

Must live in one of the active WNC Honors Program communities or otherwise participate in that community center

Must have at least a 3.0 unweighted grade point average

Priority given to those who have actively volunteered with their community centers

Must demonstrate:

- Good character
- Strong academic potential
- Dedication to community service
- Leadership skills

Must be verified by an officer from an active WNC Honors Program community center

Application Status (2026): Applications for 2026 have closed

Contact: Scholarship Coordinator at scholarship@wnccommunities.org

General Contact: WNC Communities, 594 Brevard Road, Asheville, NC 28806; (828) 252-4783; info@wnccommunities.org