SCHOLARSHIPS
Kesa Jessup - Program Director, Postsecondary Education
ROOTED IN WINSTONSALEM
More than 100 years of experience serving this community
OUR VISION FOR WINSTON-SALEM
A vibrant, sustainable community where everyone thrives.
OUR BELIEFS
Relationships are our most valuable resource.
Equity makes our vision possible.
Learning is an ongoing journey.
Philanthropy is a powerful tool for change
OUR MISSION
We foster meaningful connections and link resources to purposeful action, creating a brighter future for all who call Forsyth County home.
STUDENT AID ROGRAM
CELEBRATING MARIA PAOLA VAZQUEZ
Atkins High School Graduate
UNC Greensboro
Social Work Major
Sign Language Minor
Future Plans: Family Graduate School
Clinical Social Worker
Graduating
Senior with 2.0 GPA
Attending an accredited university or community college (In-State/Out of State) W H O I S E L I G I B I L E F O R T H E W S F S C H O L A R S H I P S ?
Living in Forsyth, Davidson, Davie, Stokes, Surry, Wilkes or Yadkin Counties
Some current college students & adults
Ineligible to complete the FAFSA
WINSTON-SALEM FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM
MARCH 15
Complete Application
Upload 11th grade transcript, FAFSA Submission Summary & Reference Complete
MID MAY
APRIL
Scholarship Reviewers are looking through applications for the WS Foundation Scholar Program
AUGUST 15TH
Students awarded WS Foundation Scholars are notified MAY-AUGUST 14
Deadline for Access
Scholarship applications- may close earlier if funds are exhausted
Applicants submit Financial Aid Award Letters to Scholarship Application Portal & WSF Student Aid Staff are rewarding Access Scholarships until funds are exhausted
APPLICATION SUPPORT
MISCELLANEOUS QUESTION
FAFSA SUBMISSION SUPPORT
Complete the FAFSA
ASAP
FAFSA Submission Summary may be not available
Upload screenshot of the confirmation of your FAFSA Submission that includes the Estimated Student Aid Index (SAI)
Connect with us if you have special situations so we can support you
Tips to Keep in Mind
GRAD SCHOOL
Limited scholarships for students pursuing graduate degrees in Art/Music
SCHOLARSHIPS
Available once students are in healthcare programs (nursing, radiology, etc.
Not renewable - students need to submit college transcripts (Fall/Spring) each year
Resubmit the FAFSA
