Dr. William & Karen Hunter Science Scholarship

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Sylvia L. Holmes Scholarship

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SCHOLARSHIPS

John Hunsucker Memorial Scholarship

THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS CLOSED
for the current awards cycle.

Amount

$1,000

  • Awarded to a student of Forestview High School.

The John Hunsucker Memorial Scholarship was established so that John’s legacy of giving and going the extra mile may live on through the support of a student recipient.

The scholarship will be given to a student who exemplifies John’s motto of “be a gentleman or lady first, a scholar second, and an athlete last.”

This program is designed to help students of Forestview High School obtain a college or advanced technical education and who plan to attend any accredited college or university. This is a one-time $1,000 award.

Selection Criteria

  • Weighted GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Must attend an accredited 2 or 4 year college
  • Evidence of participation in school or community extracurricular activities
  • Evidence of initiative, motivation, strong character, and leadership
  • Evidence of financial need

Selection of recipients will be made by a committee named by the Board of Directors of the Gaston Community Foundation, which shall have full and final authority for determining eligibility of applicants and selection of recipients from those applicants.

Funds Allocation

Scholarship proceeds will be payable directly to the accredited school upon confirmation of the student’s beginning of classes. However, the maximum amount of a scholarship is limited to actual cost of tuition and student fees.

The scholarship amount is subject to change based on availability of funds.

Procedural Points

Applications must be received online. Late applications will not be accepted.

In addition to the application, applicants must submit the following:

  • Essay describing character
  • Official confirmation of acceptance in a school

Deadline

This Scholarship is closed for the current award cycle.

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