Applications for adult scholarships are now CLOSED. The Foundation offers several scholarships specifically for students who graduated high school in 2024 or earlier—whether returning to complete a credential or starting a new program. View the opportunities below.

• Funds will be applied directly to your school’s account by December 2025
• Rollover permitted — can be used in subsequent semesters
• Covers tuition, fees, books, and other direct course-related expenses

Question about a scholarship?

Contact our Program Officer, Greg Keener.

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• Finalist Interviews: September 30 - October 4
• Notification: 1–2 weeks after interviews
• Note: Not all applicants will be interviewed

The Bonnie M. Chappell Memorial Scholarship

Award: Up to $2,500

Eligibility Requirements:

• Resident of Yadkin County
• Pursuing a nursing degree or credential
• Demonstrated financial need
• History of overcoming adversity or life challenges
• Preference given to those not raised by both biological parents or raised by a single parent

Background:

In honor of Bonnie M. Chappell, who overcame early hardship and returned to school in her 40s to become a nurse after years in factory and farm work.

The Charles & Robin Paul Scholarship Award

Award: Up to $2,000

Eligibility Requirements:

• Resident of Forsyth County
• Preference for students attending Winston‑Salem State University

Background:

Established in 2021 by Robin and Charles Paul (active in the Chris Paul Family and Shallow Ford Foundations), this award honors adult learners beginning, continuing, or returning to postsecondary education.

Salem Glenn College Assistance Program

Award: Up to $2,500

Eligibility Requirements:

• Resident of Forsyth or Davidson County
• Demonstrated financial need
• Enrolled at Forsyth Tech or Davidson‑Davie Community College

Background:

Launched in 2019 by the Salem Glen community (400+ homes), this program pairs adult learners with financial support and local mentors to help them successfully return to college.

The Wayne C. Matthews Continuing Education Award

Award: Up to $2,000

Eligibility Requirements:

• Resident of or employed in Yadkin County
• Attending Surry Community College (full‑ or part‑time)
• Program must lead to a credential in an in‑demand occupation
• Preference for those attending the Yadkin Campus

Background:

Named for Dr. Wayne Matthews, former Director of the Surry Community College Yadkin Center, who is celebrated for his servant leadership and educational impact.

Jewell W. Welborn Cosmetology Scholarship

One-time $2,500

Marion and Jewell Welborn were well-loved in Clemmons and Yadkin County, known for their devotion to each other and their community. Jewell worked as a hairdresser for eight years after finishing school, a career that reflected her style, grace, and care for others. She continued to share her gift for decades, lovingly cutting and styling the hair of her growing family. Remembered for her warm smile and kind spirit, Jewell’s legacy lives on through this annual scholarship, established by her husband, Marion, to support adult residents of Yadkin County returning to school to pursue a career in cosmetology.

Resident of Yadkin County, enrolled in a cosmetology degree or credential, and demonstrated financial need

Charles & Robin Paul Scholarship Award

One-time $2,000

Robin and Charles Paul are active members of the Chris Paul Family Foundation; Robin also serves on the board of the Shallow Ford Foundation. They are dedicated advocates for education, working closely with organizations trying to level the playing field for children. This scholarship was established in 2021 to support adult students working to further their education. The Charles & Robin Paul Scholarship Award is available to deserving students regardless of their path to higher education or their age. Students who have taken time away from their continuing education, those who never began a post-high school program, and those already working toward a degree and promising career may apply for this opportunity.

Applicants must be an adult student residing in Forsyth County who are returning to education to complete an academic or vocational program, with preference given to students planning to attend Winston-Salem State University.

Salem Glen College Assistance Program

One-time $2,500

Salem Glen is a neighborhood of roughly 400 homes spanning Clemmons in Forsyth County and Davidson County. In 2019, a group of neighbors met to learn more about how to help students continue their education. The Salem Glen group designed and launched a special college assistance program ‐‐‐ financial assistance plus a mentor from the Salem Glen neighborhood who could help the student navigate returning to college.

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.

The Wayne C. Matthews Continuing Education Award

One-time $2,000

This scholarship opportunity is offered to honor Dr. Wayne Matthews, who served as Director of the Yadkin Center at Surry Community College. His family and the entire community remember Dr. Matthews’ life, his contributions, and his tremendous model of servant leadership that he lived into daily throughout the community he loved.

Adult student who is a resident of or employed in Yadkin County and enrolled full- or part-time at Surry Community College in a credential-producing program leading to an in-demand occupation. Preference for students attending the Yadkin Campus.