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

Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 11/4/2024
Closes: 1/22/2025

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
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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