Marilyn Lester and William Lester Scholarship

The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 11/4/2025

Closes: 1/22/2026

The Marilyn Lester and William Lester Scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors of Asheville High School in Asheville, North Carolina, who are planning to attend a college or university in North Carolina. Students who demonstrate academic achievement, commendable character, and participation in extracurricular activities are welcome to apply.

Win up to

$10,000

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

Minimum 3.50 GPA

Resident of the U.S.

Graduating senior from Asheville High School, North Carolina

Seeking a bachelor's degree

Fulltime student

Planning to attend Appalachian State University, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, North Carolina Central University, North Carolina State University, University of North Carolina at Asheville, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, or Western Carolina University

Participation in community service, extracurricular activities, or work

Exhibit strong moral character

Demonstrate financial need