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Gene and Lee Meyer Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

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

The Gene and Lee Meyer Scholarship program supports graduating public high school seniors from Graham, Jackson, Macon, and Swain counties, or the Qualla Boundary (Cherokee Indian Reservation), North Carolina who are U.S. citizens. Well-rounded students who are motivated to pursue higher education and have financial needs, Native American Indians who can prove at least 25% tribal affiliation, and students transitioning out of foster care receive special consideration.

Win up to
$3,000
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: Yes
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Requirements
  • Minimum 3.00 GPA
  • Resident of Graham, Jackson, Macon, and Swain counties or the Qualla Boundary, North Carolina
  • High school senior
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree
  • Fulltime student
  • U.S. citizen
  • Participation in community service, extracurricular activities, or work
  • Exhibit strong moral character and leadership skills
  • Demonstrate financial need Preference is given to wellrounded students who are motivated to pursue higher education and have financial need, Native American Indians who can prove at least 25% tribal affiliation, and students transitioning out of foster care.

    • 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: Graham, Jackson, Macon, Swain, Haywood, Cherokee
    Minimum GPA
    3
    Citizenship Status
    U.S. Citizen
    Activities
    Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, Leadership, Work

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