Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

Western North Carolina High School
& College Scholarships

Macon County

Students must meet both the general criteria listed on the scholarship home page and the specific criteria following each scholarship description to be eligible for that award.

WNC Regional Scholarships
(Deadline: January 15)

Clyde & Mildred Wright Memorial Scholarship Fund
William Forster, Jr. and Nancy Forster Stevens Scholarship Fund
Lucius Lanier Memorial Fund
Nelle Crowell Fletcher & G.L. Crowell Fund

Together, these funds offer one scholarship to each public high school in Western North Carolina. Scholarships range from $1,000 non-renewable awards to $5,000 four-year renewable awards.

To qualify for this scholarship, you must be:

  • a graduating senior of Franklin High School, Highlands School, or Nantahala School
     

Harry W. Clarke Memorial Scholarship
(Deadline: January 15)

One $1,500 four-year renewable award to students attending four-year institutions
One $750 two-year renewable award to students attending two-year community colleges

To qualify for this scholarship, you must be:

  • a graduating senior of Franklin High School, Highlands School, or Nantahala School
  • committed to attending college within North Carolina
     

Captain John G. Gardner, USMC, Viet Nam Veterans Memorial Scholarship
(Deadline: January 15)

Three non-renewable $1,000 awards

To qualify for this scholarship, you must be:

  • a graduating high school senior
  • a relative of an active-duty decorated Vietnam veteran (proof of military service required)
     

Heffington Scholarship
(Deadline: January 15)

Multiple n on-renewable awards of up to $1,600

To qualify for this scholarship, you must be:

  • a graduating high school senior, high school graduate, or previous recipient of the award
  • a member of the Highlands community
     

Gene and Lee Meyer Scholarship
(Deadline: January 15)

Four $2,000 awards, renewable for three additional years

To qualify for this scholarship, you must be:

  • a graduating senior of Franklin High School, Highlands School, or Nantahala School with a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0
  • a U.S. Citizen

This scholarship has the following special characteristics:

  • preference for Native American students (proof of heritage and tribal affiliation required)
  • preference for students in foster care