John & Ruth Blue Scholarship Endowment Grant

John & Ruth Blue Scholarship Endowment Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: North Carolina Community Foundation Inc
Last Updated: February 25, 2026

Summary

The John & Ruth Blue Scholarship Endowment, established in 2001 by the North Carolina Community Foundation, supports graduates from Watauga County high schools and residents from specialized academic institutions. This scholarship aims to empower students who excel academically, demonstrate physical vigor, and exhibit leadership in their communities. Recipients can receive up to four annual distributions if they maintain strong academic performance while pursuing a four-year college degree, fostering a legacy of educational excellence.

Overview

North Carolina Community Foundation The North Carolina Community Foundation is a statewide philanthropic organization dedicated to inspiring North Carolinians to make lasting and meaningful contributions to their communities by transforming individual generosity into permanent support for local needs. Founded in 1988 with a particular focus on rural areas, the Foundation stewards charitable endowments that grow over time and distribute funds through grants to nonprofit organizations and scholarships for students across North Carolina. Its mission centers on harnessing philanthropy to strengthen communities throughout the state, while its vision emphasizes supporting vibrant, resilient communities where resources are available to meet evolving needs. The Foundation’s funding priorities include community grantmaking through a network of affiliate foundations and giving circles that support human services, education, youth development, health, food and nutrition, and the arts; disaster relief and resilience funding for communities affected by emergencies; and administering hundreds of scholarship opportunities that help students pursue higher education regardless of background or county of residence. By partnering with donors, fundholders, and community stakeholders, NCCF works to address local challenges, build philanthropic legacies, and ensure long-term impact across North Carolina’s diverse regions. John & Ruth Blue Scholarship Endowment The John & Ruth Blue Scholarship Endowment supports graduates of high schools in Watauga County, North Carolina, as well as Watauga County residents graduating from the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, the North Carolina School of the Arts, or other schools for academically gifted students. Eligible applicants must demonstrate excellence in three key areas: academic achievement, physical vigor and activity, and leadership in school, church, or community involvement. Recipients who maintain strong academic standing and pursue a four-year college degree may receive up to four annual scholarship distributions. Established in 2001 by John and Ruth Blue to give back to the community they cherished, the fund continues their legacy of supporting well-rounded, high-achieving students in Watauga County.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Students who are graduates of a high school in Watauga County, NC, or who are Watauga County residents Graduating from the NC School of Science and Math or the NC School of the Arts, or any other school for academically gifted students.