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