Phyllis and George Knopf Scholarship
This scholarship is to provide financial aid to a student pursuing an education in the field of engineering. Financial need may be considered but will not be the primary criterion.
Plato E. Reese Memorial Scholarship
Applicant must be an active member of the Junior Fire Brigade or a child or stepchild of an active adult member of the Etowah-Horse Shoe Volunteer Fire and Rescue. Scholarship assistance may be used for the pursuit of a post-secondary education working toward a certificate or degree-granting program. **You must submit a letter from the organization’s leadership verifying that you meet criteria**
Ralph A. Milliman Scholarship
The applicant must be a resident of Henderson County, but the student does not have to attend a Henderson County school. Financial aid is a requirement. The scholarship is not based on merit but is based on need.
Randall F. Brittain and Velma Gillespie Brittain Scholarship
This scholarship is for a graduating senior of graduate of West Henderson High School who is pursuing a degree in Architecture, History, or Music at an accredited college or university. Student must maintain a B average, show financial need, and demonstrate the initiative to better one’s self.
Ray V. Dunk Scholarship (Accounting)
This scholarship is for students graduating from high school or the equivalent who are residents of Henderson County and pursuing a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent from an accredited educational institution with a focus on accounting. Applicants for this scholarship should be “top students” with high scholastic achievements and a grade point average of 3.0 or better on a 4 point scale (B or better). Consideration may be given to all-round performance in school, community involvement and extra-curricular activities. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
Rebecca S. Poole Scholarship
This educational scholarship is for a Henderson County student pursuing his or her education beyond high school.
Rita Ildsgaard Dunk Scholarship (Music/Piano)
This scholarship is for students graduating from high school or the equivalent who are residents of Henderson County and pursuing a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent from an accredited education institution with a focus in music having preference given to piano. Recipient should be seeking a career in piano performance and a desire to instruct others in piano. Applicants for this scholarship should be “top students” with high scholastic achievements and a grade point average of 3.0 or better on a 4 point scale (B or better). Consideration may be given to all-round performance in school, community involvement and extra-curricular activities. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
Robert and Vivian Edwards Scholarship
This scholarship is for a graduate of a Henderson County public, private or parochial high school who plans to enter into the field of veterinary medicine or related studies. This scholarship may be utilized for undergraduate and/or post-graduate studies. The recipient must be a legal resident of the United States.
Robert B. Tonjes Scholarship
Applicant must be a graduating senior of a Henderson County public high school or the equivalent who is pursuing a four-year degree in nursing or another medical related field. Applicant must demonstrate financial need to attend an institution of higher learning.
Robert C. Edwards, Jr. and Sandra Edwards Waggoner Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is to provide financial aid to a deserving student who has a desire and commitment to pursue his or her education.