Student Scholarships Catalog {2016-17 Graduates}
The Asheville City Schools Memorial Scholarships. These scholarships have been created by the family members and friends of loved ones who held the Asheville City Schools and its students dear to their hearts. Each scholarship is given unique criteria based on the wishes of the memorialized individual. The Bill Dechant Asheville City Schools Memorial Scholarship is a one-time award of $1,000 to a student who exhibits good character and leadership skills, has maintained a good academic average, has financial need and has a history of playing Field Hockey. Requires FAFSA. The Judson R. Porter Asheville City Schools Memorial Scholarship is a one-time award of $1,000 to a student that demonstrates good character and leadership skills, expresses interest in education or another helping profession, has a GPA of 3.0 or better, and has financial need or a special circumstance that makes college tuition and fees a burden for the family. Circumstances might include family illness, multiple families in school concurrently, or other challenges known to the principal. The applicant must be recommended by the principal. Requires FAFSA. The Theda Rudd Asheville City Schools Memorial Scholarship is a one-time award of $1,000 to a student who exhibits good character and leadership skills, has a GPA of 3.0 or better with financial need, and expresses interest in education or another helping profession. Requires FAFSA.
The Dr. Keith Black Scholarship is a one-time award of $500 to a student pursuing a healthrelated career, has participated in at least one extra-curricular activity, or works after school and has 3.0. Financial need is not a factor. The Commander Guy R. Bostain ROTC Scholarship is a $2,500 award to ROTC students with a history of leadership activities. Financial need is not a factor. The Mitchell Carlisle Memorial Scholarship is a $1,000 award to a student ranked in the top 20% of their class who has been involved in athletics and participates in school activities. Financial need is not a factor. The Deutsch Family Scholarship is a one-time award of $1,000 to a student with financial need who has promoted racial, religious and cultural harmony while in school. ADDITIONAL ESSAY REQUIRED. Requires FAFSA. William E. Drake Scholarship is a one-time award of $2,500 to students who plan to attend UNC Chapel Hill, are in the top 20% of their graduating class and have worked to help support themselves while in high school. Financial need is not a factor. The Lee H. Edwards Class of '48 Scholarship is a one-time award of $1,500 to a student in the upper 30% of the class with significant financial need who will attend a NC publicly funded four-year or community college. Requires FAFSA.
The The Lee H. Edwards Class of ’51 Scholarship is a one-time award of $2,000 to a student with a history of volunteer service. Students planning to attend vocational schools are preferred. Financial need is not a factor. The Mel Hetland Scholarship is a one-time award, averaging between $500-$1,000, to a minority student who will attend a NC publicly funded college with financial need, who has a history of community service and a weighted GPA of 3.0 or better. Preference will be given to a student who is first in the family to attend college. Requires FAFSA. The Jostens Scholarship is a one-time award of $500 to a student involved in extra-curricular activities who also has a good academic average. Financial need is not a factor. The Bruce & Jean Larson Community Service Scholarship is a four-year renewable scholarship of $4,000 to one student payable at $1,000 each year for 4 years (subject to satisfactory performance and progress). It is awarded to a student who will attend a four-year college or university, has a 3.0 GPA or better, has financial need, has a concern for others as demonstrated by significant community service activities throughout high school, and has an interest in and respect for cultural diversity as demonstrated by relevant school and community activities. Requires FAFSA. The John B. Lewis Scholarship is a one-time award of $1,000 to a student who will attend a NC publicly funded four-year or community college. The student must have a weighted, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better; have participated in team sports at Asheville High School; and show evidence of leadership ability, community service and /or employment experience. Financial need is not a factor. The People Helping People Scholarship from the State Employees Credit Union Foundation is a four-year renewable scholarship of $10,000, (subject to satisfactory performance and progress), payable at $1,250 per semester for attendance at one of the 16 constituent campuses of the University of North Carolina. Student must have a 2.5 GPA or better, and must demonstrate leadership, excellence of character, integrity and community involvement. The Peterson-Stanley Future Educator Scholarship is a one-time award of $1,000 to a student who intends to pursue a career in education, who shows financial need and good character. This person must have a weighted, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better; a history of active participation in school activities, community service, and extra-curricular involvement and/or work experience. Requires FAFSA. The Seth David Shillcock Olson Scholarship is a one-time award of $1,000 to a student who must have a weighted, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better; have participated in AHS athletics; be able to document a history of employment experience and volunteer service to the community; be able to document financial need; be attending a publicly funded 4 year university; and be well rounded. Requires FAFSA.
The Deborah M. Sizemore Scholarship is a one-time award of $1,000 to a student who must show evidence of participation in school or community music programs; acceptance in a music program in a two- or four- year college; and have financial need. Requires FAFSA. Paddison Family Foundation Scholarship is a four-year renewable scholarship of $10,000, payable at $2,500 per year (subject to satisfactory performance and progress), for students of good character who is able to demonstrate leadership abilities through activities in their school or community, with financial need and has a weighted, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. Requires FAFSA. The Pepsi Cola Scholarship is a one-time award of $1,000 to a student with evidence of scholastic achievement and a desire to pursue higher education. Need is not a factor. The Reed Scholarship of Applied Awesomeness is a four-year renewable scholarship of $10,000, payable at $2,500 per semester for 4 years (subject to satisfactory performance and progress), with significant financial need, and has a weighted, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. Requires FAFSA. The Eleanor and Charles Wykle Scholarship is a $500 award to a student of good character who has a history of community service and is a good student. Need is not a factor. For more information: Miranda Musiker Grant and Scholarship Programs Manager Miranda@acsf.org 828-350-6179