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Robert C. McNair Memorial Scholarship

ROBERT & JANICE MCNAIR EDUCATIONAL

Funding Amount

Up to $10,000

Deadline

April 30, 2027

387 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Robert C. McNair Memorial Scholarship

Overview: The Robert C. McNair Memorial Scholarship was established in 2019 in memory of Robert McNair and in celebration of 30 years of his commitment to increasing postsecondary education for students of Rutherford County. This scholarship is awarded annually to a ROPE Award recipient at each high school who embodies the characteristics that Bob McNair exhibited and valued in others.

Geographic Scope: Rutherford County Schools, North Carolina (one recipient from each of the three high schools: Chase, East Rutherford, and R-S Central)

Award Amount: Up to $10,000 over four years of postsecondary education

About Robert McNair: Robert C. McNair grew up in the Harris community and graduated from Cool Springs High School in 1954. He attended the University of South Carolina where he met his future wife, Janice. Despite humble beginnings, he became a successful businessman and, with Janice, founded the Robert and Janice McNair Educational Foundation in 1989. He refused to let obstacles or failures hold him back and remained humble and committed to helping others find success.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be a ROPE Award recipient

  • Must embody the characteristics that Robert McNair exhibited and valued in others (humility, perseverance, commitment to helping others)
  • Selection Process: Recipients are selected by the Teacher Advisory Council from each high school

    Recent Recipients:

  • 2023: Cariss McWhirter (Chase), Kya Wilson (East Rutherford), Lani Warren (RS Central)

  • 2021: Luz Chavez-Araujo (Chase), Allison Rubio-Malo (East Rutherford), Emma Rogers (RS Central)

  • 2019 (inaugural): Lyndazha Burkins (Chase), Ja'Qualyn Logan (East), Jacob Fry (RS Central)
  • Contact:

  • East Rutherford High School: (828) 245-4339

  • Chase High School: (828) 247-8957

  • RS Central High School: (828) 288-0272
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Eligibility:
    1. Must be a ROPE Award recipient
    2. Must embody characteristics valued by Robert McNair, including:
    - Humility despite success
    - Perseverance and overcoming obstacles
    - Commitment to helping others
    - Taking advantage of opportunities presented

    Selection:

  • Selected by the Teacher Advisory Council from each high school

  • One recipient chosen from each of the three high schools

  • Selection based on embodiment of McNair's values and characteristics
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    Fields of Work

    educationcollege-prep

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