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Powers Scholarship for Avery County Schools

The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 11/4/2025
Closes: 1/22/2026

The Powers Scholarship for Avery County Schools is awarded to graduating seniors of Avery County High School, UNC School of the Arts, or NC School of Science and Mathematics, and a home school area. Students who are seeking a bachelor's degree on a full-time basis in an engineering or technical field are encouraged to apply. Special consideration is given to students who demonstrate financial need and to male and female students in alternating years.

Win up to
$4,000
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Class rank below the top 95%
  • Resident of Avery County, North Carolina
  • Attend Avery County High School, UNC School of the Arts, or NC School of Science and Mathematics
  • High school senior
  • Seeking a bachelor's degree fulltime
  • Studying in an engineering or technical field, including biotechnology, computer science, electrical or computer engineering technology, electrical engineering, or engineering technology
  • Plan to attend a 4year college or university
  • Participation in community service, extracurricular activities, leadership, or work
  • Exhibit strong moral character and academic achievement Preference is given to students who demonstrate financial need and to male and female students in alternating years.

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: NC
    • County: Avery
    Current School
    Avery County High School, North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, North Carolina School of the Arts
    Intended Area of Study
    Engineering, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technician, Computer Engineering Technician, Engineering Technology
    Activities
    Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, Leadership, Work

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