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Mary R. Hemphill Scholarship

The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 11/4/2025
Closes: 6/3/2026

The Mary R. Hemphill Scholarship recognizes graduates of Charles D. Owen, Madison, or McDowell high schools in North Carolina who demonstrate academic achievement and commendable character. Students who are pursuing a doctorate in veterinary medicine in North Carolina or Tennessee and demonstrate financial need are welcome to apply. Those who have a demonstrated interest in working with large animals receive special consideration.

Win up to
$5,000
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: Yes
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Requirements
  • Minimum 3.00 GPA
  • Resident of the U.S.
  • Undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, or medical student
  • Graduate of Charles D. Owen, Madison, or McDowell high schools in North Carolina
  • Seeking an associate, bachelor's, graduate, medical degree, or Ph.D
  • Pursuing studies leading to a degree as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
  • Currently attending a college or university in North Carolina or Tennessee
  • Employed
  • Exhibit strong moral character
  • Demonstrate financial need Preference is given to students who have a demonstrated interest in working with large animals.

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Degree, Doctor of Medicine, PhD
    Current Grade
    Community College Freshman, Community College Sophomore, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate, Graduate Student, Doctoral Candidate, Postgraduate Medical School
    Location
    • Country: US
    Intended Area of Study
    Veterinary Sciences
    Minimum GPA
    3
    Activities
    Work

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