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

The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 11/4/2025
Closes: 1/22/2026

The Captain John G. Gardner, USMC, Viet Nam Veterans Memorial Scholarship recognizes graduating high school seniors 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
  • Website
Requirements
  • Descendant or relative of a decorated Vietnam veteran
  • Resident of one of the 18 westernmost counties of North Carolina
  • High school senior
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree fulltime
  • Plan to attend a 2 or 4-year college or university in the U.S
  • Participation in community service or extracurricular activities
  • Exhibit strong moral character and academic achievement
  • Demonstrate financial need

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, 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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