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Milton A. Jewell Trade and Technical Scholarship

Outer Banks Community Foundation Inc

Funding Amount

$10,000 per year

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • Students from Dare County or Ocracoke
  • Enrolled in trade or technical courses at College of the Albemarle

Other requirements

  • Courses leading to job or career opportunities
  • Many recipients are mid-career adults seeking to launch new careers or advance in existing careers

Overview

Funder: Outer Banks Community Foundation / Milton A. Jewell Scholarship Fund

Partner Institution: College of the Albemarle (COA) Workforce Development and Continuing Education

Purpose: Support Dare County students taking trade or technical courses that could lead to a job or career

Award Amount: Up to $10,000 per year designated for scholarships (approximately 205 scholarships awarded since program inception)

Eligibility:

  • Students from Dare County or Ocracoke
  • Enrolled in trade or technical courses at College of the Albemarle
  • Courses leading to job or career opportunities
  • Many recipients are mid-career adults seeking to launch new careers or advance in existing careers

Fund Establishment:

  • Milton A. Jewell Scholarship Fund established in 2003 by bequest from Ruth Medgyes (former Southern Shores resident)
  • Ruth Medgyes established fund to honor her grandfather and help local students attend college
  • In 2009, Community Foundation designated up to $10,000 annually for COA trade/technical scholarships

Total Awards Since Inception: Nearly $40,000 distributed since July 2009; approximately 205 scholarships awarded

Contact Information:

  • Outer Banks Community Foundation: 252-261-8839 or www.obcf.org
  • College of the Albemarle Workforce Development: 252-475-9250 or www.albemarle.edu
  • Address: 704 S US 64 HWY, Manteo, NC 27954

How to Apply

Application Process

  1. Contact College of the Albemarle: For application procedures and eligibility requirements
  2. Enroll in Qualified Course: Be enrolled in a trade or technical course at COA Workforce Development and Continuing Education
  3. Submit Application: Through College of the Albemarle

Contact for Applications

  • College of the Albemarle Workforce Development and Continuing Education: 252-475-9250
  • Website: www.albemarle.edu (click on Workforce Development & Continuing Ed)
  • Outer Banks Community Foundation: 252-261-8839 or www.obcf.org

What Outer Banks Community Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
1
Total given
$1.74M
Median grant
$1.74M
IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • Workforce development

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