Sammy and Shirley Church Scholarship Grant

Sammy and Shirley Church Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: North Carolina Community Foundation Inc
Amount: More than US $1,000
Last Updated: February 26, 2026

Summary

The Sammy and Shirley Church Scholarship supports students from Ashe County, NC, including those graduating from the NC School of Science and Math. Eligible candidates must demonstrate academic excellence, physical vigor, and leadership in various activities. Financial need is considered but not the only criterion. Applications open on Dec. 16, 2025, and close on March 3, 2026. Ensure to meet specific eligibility requirements set by the donor for successful application.

Overview

Scholarships We partner with donors to administer scholarships for students across the state. Most NCCF scholarships open for applications on Dec. 16, 2025, and close on March 3, 2026. Undergraduates, graduates, medical and professional school students and adult re-entry students who are attending community colleges, four-year universities, career/technical schools, teaching credential programs and graduate, medical or professional schools in the United States are eligible for scholarships offered at NCCF. Each scholarship has specific eligibility requirements defined by the donor when the scholarship was established. Be sure to read the requirements of each scholarship carefully as directed through the universal application and address those elements as needed in your application. Sammy and Shirley Church Scholarship Graduates of a high school in Ashe County, NC, or who are Ashe County residents graduating from the NC School of Science and Math. Applicants shall exhibit excellence in three areas: 1) Academic excellence, 2) Physical vigor and activity, and 3) Leadership in school, church or community activities. Financial need will be considered but will not be the sole determining factor in who is eligible to receive a scholarship.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.