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Opportunities for Adult Students:
An "Adult Student" is any student who graduated high school, or equivalent, last school year or prior. An adult student is a person who is older and is involved in forms of learning to finish a degree, or earn a new degree or certification.

Questions? Email Greg Keener, Program Officer or call our office at (336) 663-6794

Shallow Ford Foundation Community Scholarship

Up to $2,000 for an adult student (graduated with the class of 2023 or earlier) planning to enroll in or currently enrolled in a program at a community college, full-time or part-time, to complete a degree or credential that will improve their current career or help them transition to a new career. Students from anywhere in the Foundation's service area ( Clemmons, Lewisville, Yadkin County, and northern Davidson County) may apply. Scholarship funds may be used for tuition, books, fees, technology needs, supplies, or other direct course-related expenses. The funds are sent directly to the student's account at their college and cannot be used for rent, gas, or other personal expenses.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
September 13, 2024
Up to $2,000
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The Bonnie M. Chappell Memorial Scholarship

Up to $2,500 for a 2025 graduating senior from Yadkin County Schools seeking to continue their education toward a nursing degree or credential. If awarded, scholarship funds may be used for tuition, books, fees, technology needs, supplies, or other direct course-related expenses. The funds are sent directly to the student's account at their college and cannot be used for rent, gas, or other personal expenses.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
April 4, 2025
Up to $2,500
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Charles & Robin Paul Scholarship Award

Up to $2,000 for a student who graduated from high school before 2022 who is a resident of Forsyth County. Applicants must be either working towards completing an academic or vocational program. Preference given to students planning to or currently attending Winston-Salem State University.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
September 13, 2024
Up to $2,000
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Salem Glen College Assistance Program

Up to $2,500. The program awards financial assistance with a two-year degree or career certification program from Forsyth Tech or DDCC. Also, it provides a mentor pairing to scholarship recipients to help the student navigate their education and career path. Mentors will be selected volunteers from the Salem Glen neighborhood.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
September 13, 2024
Up to $2,500
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The Wayne C. Matthews Continuing Education Award

Up to $2,000 for a student who graduated from high school in 2023 or before.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
September 13, 2024
Up to $2,000
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Adult Student
Up to $2,000 for a student who graduated from high school before 2022 who is a resident of Forsyth County. Applicants must be either working towards completing an academic or vocational program. Preference given to students planning to or currently attending Winston-Salem State University.
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September 13, 2024
Adult Student
Up to $2,500. The program awards financial assistance with a two-year degree or career certification program from Forsyth Tech or DDCC. Also, it provides a mentor pairing to scholarship recipients to help the student navigate their education and career path. Mentors will be selected volunteers from the Salem Glen neighborhood.
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September 13, 2024
Adult Student
Up to $2,000 for an adult student (graduated with the class of 2023 or earlier) planning to enroll in or currently enrolled in a program at a community college, full-time or part-time, to complete a degree or credential that will improve their current career or help them transition to a new career. Students from anywhere in the Foundation's service area ( Clemmons, Lewisville, Yadkin County, and northern Davidson County) may apply. Scholarship funds may be used for tuition, books, fees, technology needs, supplies, or other direct course-related expenses. The funds are sent directly to the student's account at their college and cannot be used for rent, gas, or other personal expenses.
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September 13, 2024
Adult Student
Forbush and Starmount High Schools
Up to $2,000 for a student who graduated from high school in 2023 or before.
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September 13, 2024
High School Senior
Up to $2,500 for a 2025 graduating senior from Yadkin County Schools seeking to continue their education toward a nursing degree or credential. If awarded, scholarship funds may be used for tuition, books, fees, technology needs, supplies, or other direct course-related expenses. The funds are sent directly to the student's account at their college and cannot be used for rent, gas, or other personal expenses.
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April 4, 2025
HS Senior or Adult Student
Up to $5,000 annually for four years (two years if attending Forsyth Tech), based on student need, for a 2025 high school graduate from Forsyth County planning to attend Forsyth Tech or Winston-Salem State University. Applicants must have demonstrated significant financial need. Preference will be given to applicants who attended Cook Elementary School in Winston-Salem.
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April 4, 2025
HS Senior or Adult Student
Up to $2,500 for two high school graduates who are residents of Forsyth County and seeking a degree or credential in the healthcare field. Both graduating seniors or adult students may apply.
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April 4, 2025
HS Senior or Adult Student
Up to $2,000 for a 2025 graduate of West Forsyth, Reagan, or North Davidson High School. Applicants must plan to attend a 2-year or 4-year program of study leading to a degree or certification in any trade, technical, or vocational field with a clear career pathway.
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April 4, 2025