Captain John G. Gardner, USMC, Viet Nam Veterans Memorial Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 11/3/2023

Closes: 1/22/2024

The Captain John G. Gardner, USMC, Viet Nam Veterans Memorial Scholarship recognizes graduating high school seniors or GED recipients who are descendants or relatives of decorated Vietnam veterans. Residents of western North Carolina are welcome to apply.

Win up to

$1,000

Essay Required: Yes
Need-Based: Yes
Merit-Based: No
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Requirements

Descendant or relative of a decorated Vietnam veteran

Resident of one of the 18 westernmost counties of North Carolina

High school senior or GED recipient

Seeking an associate or bachelor's degree

Fulltime student

Participation in community service or extracurricular activities

Exhibit strong moral character and academic achievement

Demonstrate financial need

Details

Pursued Degree Level

Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree

Current Grade

High School Senior

Location

Country: US
State: NC
County: Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Yancey

Activities

Community Service, Extracurricular Activities

Affiliations

Veterans of the Vietnam War

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