SCHOLARSHIPS
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Through the generosity of our donors, the Foundation offers a wide range of scholarships to recognize achievement, respond to financial need, and help cultivate future community leaders. Review criteria and award details to find the best fit for your goals and start your application.
- A $1,000 scholarship for a graduating senior from Cherryville High School, created in memory of Alaina N. Abernathy.
- The Albert G. Myers Scholarship awards up to eight renewable scholarships of $20,000 ($5,000 per year) to graduating Gaston County students.
- Supports Gaston County students preparing for skilled careers in trades or nursing. Eligible for those planning to attend Gaston College, Cleveland CC, York Tech, CPCC, or another accredited college.
- A one-time $2,000 award for a graduating senior from Ashbrook, Bessemer City, Highland School of Technology, or Hunter Huss; for attendance at an accredited NC college or community college.
- A $750 scholarship for students from Gaston or Lincoln counties who have earned a high school diploma and been accepted to an accredited college or university.
- A $500 scholarship for West Lincoln High School seniors with 2+ years’ attendance, 2.5+ GPA, strong involvement, and no discipline referrals.
- A $1,000 scholarship supporting deserving Gaston County high school graduates pursuing college or advanced technical education.
- Scholarship for eligible Cypress of Charlotte employees and dependents pursuing college, university, GED, or CNA programs (nonprofit providers only).
- Supports deserving Gaston County public high school graduates pursuing college or community college in North Carolina; awards include a $2,000 community-college scholarship and a $5,000 UNC-system scholarship, with renewal opportunities.
- $2,000 merit-based scholarship honoring the Cannon family’s legacy. Eligible recipients must maintain a 2.0 GPA; Gaston College awardees may also apply for a one-time $2,000 transfer award to continue at a four-year school.
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