How much funding does Robert C. McNair Memorial Scholarship provide?

Robert C. McNair Memorial Scholarship provides Up to $10,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Robert C. McNair Memorial Scholarship?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around April.

How often is Robert C. McNair Memorial Scholarship offered?

Robert C. McNair Memorial Scholarship runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected April 30, 2027.

Robert C. McNair Memorial Scholarship

Robert & Janice McNair Educational

Foundation Annual Grants for Education College Prep Grants

Funding Amount

Up to $10,000

Deadline

Expected ~April

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: April 30, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: April

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Selection Process: Recipients are selected by the Teacher Advisory Council from each high school

Other 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)
Must embody characteristics valued by Robert McNair, including
Humility despite success

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)

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:

Must be a ROPE Award recipient
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: