Gene and Lee Meyer Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 11/3/2023

Closes: 1/22/2024

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

Citizenship Status

U.S. Citizen

Activities

Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, Leadership, Work

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