WNC Regional Scholarships Grant
Funding Amount
US $1,000 - US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Eligible organizations
- Graduating seniors from each public high school or certified home school in the 18 westernmost counties: Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania and Yancey and including the Qualla…
- Graduating seniors of a qualifying school defined as follows: a WNC public high school, the NC School of Science and Mathematics, the UNC School of the Arts, or a WNC home school registered with the North Carolina Division of Non-Public Education
Overview
The WNC Regional Scholarships, established by The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, provide vital financial assistance to graduating seniors from public high schools and registered home schools across 18 counties in Western North Carolina. With a focus on supporting students facing the rising costs of higher education, these scholarships are designed to empower local youth to pursue their academic goals and reach their full potential. Various funds within this initiative cater to distinct community needs.
CLYDE & MILDRED WRIGHT ENDOWMENT FUND
The Wrights created these scholarships to encourage and assist students motivated to reach their full potential through education.
FRANCES M. MILLER CHARITABLE FUND
Established in 2017 to provide scholarships to WNC students.
JOHN H. AND FRANCES A. KILLIAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Established in 2021 to support students in Macon County and will award through WNC Regionals.
LUCIUS LANIER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Established in 2002 to provide scholarships to WNC students.
NELLE CROWELL FLETCHER AND G. L. CROWELL FUND
Established in 2001 to provide scholarships to WNC students.
NEWTON ACADEMY-FORSTER/STEVENS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
A gift to the students of Western North Carolina from the trustees of Newton Academy. In 1990, the trustees gave Asheville's Newton School to The Community Foundation to be used for educational purposes. Proceeds from the sale of the school support these annual scholarships.
WILLIAM GARRETT WOOD SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Established in 2021 to support students in Yancey County and will award through WNC Regionals.
Eligibility
Graduating seniors from each public high school or certified home school in the 18 westernmost counties: Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania and Yancey and including the Qualla BoundaryGraduating seniors of a qualifying school defined as follows: a WNC public high school, the NC School of Science and Mathematics, the UNC School of the Arts, or a WNC home school registered with the North Carolina Division of Non-Public Education
What The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 793
- Total given
- $59.39M
- Median grant
- $25K
- Range
- $5,240–$3.94M
- By dollars: North Carolina 93%, Georgia 1%, Virginia <1%. Top recipient cities: Asheville, NC; Hendersonville, NC; Burnsville, NC.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 45% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Manna Foodbank · Mills River, NC
Assisting people in need
$3.94M
North Carolina Synod · Salisbury, NC
Religion
$2.02M
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity International Inc · Asheville, NC
Building community & economic vitality
$2.02M
Asheville-Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (Abccm) · Arden, NC
Assisting people in need
$1.97M
North Carolina Baptist Men · Cary, NC
Religion
$1.52M
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
- College prep
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