Geraldine Mayo Beveridge Scholarship Endowment Grant

Geraldine Mayo Beveridge Scholarship Endowment Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: North Carolina Community Foundation Inc
Amount: More than US $1,000
Last Updated: February 22, 2026

Summary

Overview

What We Do At the North Carolina Community Foundation, we bring together generous people and connect them to causes and organizations they care about. Our mission is to inspire North Carolinians to make lasting and meaningful contributions to their communities. Our Philanthropic Network We believe in the power of permanent philanthropy to strengthen our communities and people. By stewarding and growing donors’ gifts, our philanthropic network makes a powerful impact through robust grants and scholarships programs. Geraldine Mayo Beveridge Scholarship Endowment About Geraldine Mayo Beveridge Geraldine “Gerry” Mayo Beveridge taught school in Carteret County for 40 years. She was a Home Economics teacher and thought of her students as her children; she and husband “Captain David” had none of their own. Gerry would discreetly provide classroom supplies and clothing items for students in need. She quietly contributed money toward college for capable students who couldn’t afford it. Gerry’s concern for students continued after retirement. As a member of the Carteret County Retired School Personnel (CCRSP), Gerry convinced members of the importance of awarding a scholarship to a graduating senior in each high school – East Carteret, West Carteret, and later, Croatan. To raise money, she organized bake sales and brought plants and canned foods to sell to members. The scholarships, though small, were a great effort for members and were greatly appreciated by recipients. Gerry left a considerable sum of money to CCRSP with the expectation that it be managed well and used for scholarships. Today, the Geraldine Mayo Beveridge Scholarship is awarded to qualifying graduating seniors who want to teach Vocational Education, now called Career and Technical Education. Gerry’s passion for her students and her love of education continues through this scholarship. She was an amazing educator whose philanthropy will last in perpetuity.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Graduating seniors from a Carteret County public high school with a minimum GPA of 2.5 who are pursuing a degree in Education and serve as a positive role model for students.  Renewable for up to three additional years based on the student demonstrating that they remain enrolled and show continued pursuit of a degree in Education.Depending on the scholarship, it may pay for tuition, room and board, books, fees and/or other related educational expenses.If you don’t know which school you’re going to attend, you can still apply for North Carolina Community Foundation scholarships.You are encouraged to list your first choice and use that school throughout the application.If you are undecided, please be sure to address that in your essay so the reviewers are aware there may be a change.You can apply for any scholarship you are eligible for.

Ineligibility

NCCF scholarship awards are only issued to not-for-profit institutions and government entities such as public colleges or universities.