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 $2,500 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
LEARN MOREAPPLY NOWFor 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
LEARN MOREAPPLY NOWUp 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
LEARN MOREAPPLY NOWUp to $2,000 for a student who graduated from high school in 2024 or before.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
September 13, 2024
Up to $2,000
LEARN MOREAPPLY NOWFor 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.
Forbush and Starmount High Schools
Up to $2,000 for a student who graduated from high school in 2024 or before.
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.
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.
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.
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.
