Leslie Martin Scholarship
Deadline to apply:
February 27, 2026

Amount:

One-time $2,500

Details

Graduating senior from West Forsyth High School. Applicant must have been an active member of the Interact Club of the Clemmons Rotary Club and/or be a CTE Concentrator (accumulated a minimum of 2-course credits in a specific Career Pathway within a Career Cluster. Of the 2 course credits, one of the courses must be designated as a pathway completer course or 2nd level course). Must be involved in meaningful volunteer activities and have an interest in innovative technology. Preference given to business or technology-related majors.

Purpose

John Stewart, a long-time supporter of higher education and a Rotarian, created the John Stewart Scholarship Fund of the Shallow Ford Foundation, which funds several scholarships. This award honors Ms. Martin, an educator at West Forsyth High School who retired in 2022, for her impact on hundreds of young adults as they prepare for the next step in their educational journey. The award encourages interest in technology, business, and finding ways to serve the community. Applicants may be planning to attend either a two-year or four-year college. Preference is given to applicants planning for a degree in a business or a technology-related field, participating in volunteer activities that were personally meaningful and/or related to their career goal, and demonstrating an interest in applying technology in innovative ways.

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