Cullowhee School District Scholarship

Western Carolina University

Not Open Yet

About the Scholarship

Opens: 10/1/2026

Closes: 2/1/2027

The Cullowhee School District Scholarship supports students at Western Carolina University. Incoming freshmen who are from Smoky Mountain High School, Sylva, North Carolina, who graduated from the elementary school serving the Cullowhee school district, or who reside in the Cullowhee school district, are welcome to apply.

Award Amount Varies

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

Resident of Cullowhee, North Carolina

Attending Smoky Mountain High School in Sylva, North Carolina

High school senior, graduate of the elementary school serving the Cullowhee school district, resident of the Cullowhee school district, or direct descendant of a Cullowhee High School graduate

Seeking a bachelor's degree

Planning to attend Western Carolina University

Participation in civic engagement or extracurricular activities

Demonstrate financial need