Through the generosity of Community Foundation donors, we’re able to offer more than two dozen scholarships that recognize achievement, respond to financial need and help us build a future generation of community leaders. The criteria, application process and annual award amount vary, so explore the details below.
College and University Scholarships
- Bill Lee Memorial Scholarship
- Charlie Harville Memorial Scholarship
- Construction Professionals Network Scholarship
- David Caldwell Scholarship Awards
- Emanuel Sternberger Fund
- Evans Memorial Scholarship
- Helen and Anthony Guidone Scholarship
- Hunter Byers Memorial Award
- Jason Christopher James Memorial Scholarship
- John Carlton Myatt Writing Scholarship Fund
- John R. Kernodle, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
- Nicholas Samuel Fragola Art Scholarship
- Stephanie Taylor Moore Memorial Scholarship
- Thomas and Bettie O'Briant Memorial Scholarship
- Tyler David Williams Memorial Scholarship
- Wolfgang Häfele Memorial Scholarship
- York David Anthony Memorial Scholarship
Pre-College Scholarships
- David Caldwell Scholarship Awards
- Ralph Frederick Memorial Scholarship
- The Ivan Battle Scholarship at The Music Academy of North Carolina
- Westchester Academy/Kumar Debate and Chemistry Awards
Bill Lee Memorial Scholarship
For senior athletes participating in the Little Four Invitational Tournament who are recommended by their coaches.
Contact: Herb Goins, Director of Athletics, Guilford County School System
Charlie Harville Memorial Scholarship
Available to senior baseball players attending Guilford County high schools who are recommended by their coaches.
Contact:
Donald Moore, Greensboro Grasshoppers
408 Bellemeade Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 268-2255
Construction Professionals Network Scholarship
CPN of North Carolina, Inc. is a statewide organization of executives, public servants and professionals involved with design, construction and related firms who serve the construction industry. In order to assist in the education of the future leaders of the construction industry and to create an alliance between CPN and the North Carolina institutions that provide construction industry education, the membership of CPN of North Carolina provides a one-time $2000 scholarship award. In addition, the recipient receives a complimentary one-year membership in CPN of North Carolina.
David Caldwell Scholarship Awards
For rising seniors at David Caldwell Academy, Greensboro College and Guilford College who are committed to academic excellence and whose work focuses on religion and/or history.
Contact:
David Caldwell Academy, 2900 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro, NC 27410
Greensboro College, 815 W. Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27401
Guilford College, 5800 W. Friendly Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27410
Emanuel Sternberger Fund
Originally created in trust form by Bertha S. Sternberger in 1925 to honor and memorialize her husband, Emanuel Sternberger. This scholarship is for students who have already completed one term at Alamance, Guilford, or Rockingham Community Colleges. Applications and instructions are available at each community college’s financial aid office.
Evans Memorial Scholarship
Priority is given to students who live in the McLeansville area and are pursuing an undergraduate degree in science or the humanities. The applicant must also demonstrate financial need and academic achievement. $1,000 scholarships are renewable if the recipient maintains a cumulative grade point average of 2.75. Download the application here.
Helen and Anthony Guidone Scholarship
Open to Jeannette Senior High School seniors (Jeannette, Pennsylvania) who demonstrate good character, financial need and a strong work ethic. $2,500 per year for four years to students in good standing.
Contact: Robert Murphy, Guidance Office, Jeannette Senior High School
Hunter Byers Memorial Award
Candidates are nominated by Page High School teachers based on scholastic aptitude, character and the respect earned among teachers and peers.
Contact: Senior Counselor, Page High School
Jason Christopher James Memorial Scholarship
Open to seniors graduating from Guilford County high schools who have demonstrated special interest and aptitude in foreign affairs, service to country, living and working abroad, and the international relations field. Deadline is February 1, 2012. Download the application form. Download the recommendation form.
John Carlton Myatt Writing Scholarship Fund
Open to a Greensboro graduating senior who displays a creative, innovative and courageous spirit in writing and exhibits those skills through school and community activities to effect change. Download instructions for submitting the application.
Contact: Carl Myatt cmyatt3363@aol.com, 1111 W. Friendly Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27401, 336-274-3554
Applications also available from Guilford County high school English or creative writing departments.
John R. Kernodle, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
For seniors graduating from Guilford County schools who agree to serve for at least three years as a full-time teacher in N.C. public schools. Special consideration will be given to students attending North Carolina colleges and universities and to those who agree to teach in Guilford County. Deadline is February 1, 2012. Download the application form.
Nicholas Samuel Fragola Art Scholarship
Candidates are nominated by the Art Department teachers at Grimsley High School.
Contact: Art Department, Grimsley High School
Ralph Frederick Memorial Scholarship
For deserving students attending Guilford Day School based on financial need.
Contact: Guilford Day School, 3310 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro, NC 27410, 336-286-5627
The Ivan Battle Scholarship at the Music Academy of North Carolina
Music scholarships are available for students of all ages, interests and proficiency levels. Auditions are held each May for upcoming year.
Contact: Music Academy of North Carolina
Stephanie Taylor Moore Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2008 by Julian P. Moore and Robert P. Moore in memory of Stephanie Taylor Moore. The scholarship is for graduating seniors of Caswell and Rockingham Counties and alternates each year between the two counties. The applicant must demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, high moral character, and must attend a college in North Carolina. Download the application here.
Thomas and Bettie O'Briant Memorial Scholarship
Founded in 1983 to honor Thomas G. O’Briant who was a community leader in Guilford County and an avid golfer at the Cardinal Golf and Country Club and Bettie O’Briant who passed away in 2007, the scholarship is available to students graduating from a Guilford County high school with a preference towards those who receive no other financial assistance. Download the application form.
The Tyler David Williams Memorial Scholarship
Established to honor the memory of Tyler David Williams who was killed September 3, 2011 at the age of 14, the scholarship was established by Tyler’s parents, David and Ashley Williams, and Tyler’s sister, Spencer Catherine Williams. The scholarship is open to Guilford County graduating seniors who exude Tyler David Williams’ “Laws of Life” of honesty, compassion and wisdom. Download the application here (DOC). (PDF Version)
Westchester Academy/Kumar Debate and Chemistry Awards
For students of Westchester Academy. Contact: Westchester Academy, 204 Pine Tree Lane, High Point, NC 27265, 336-869-2128
Wolfgang Häfele Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to graduating high school seniors who are children of full-time employees of Häfele America Co. Recipients are determined by the Selection Committee of the Community Foundation. Download the application form. Download the recommendation form.
