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Established through gifts from many generous donors, this fund provides financial support for first-year students at Western Carolina University.

Eligibility Requirements:

- New freshmen
- Preference given to students with financial need

Endowed through various music department initiatives, this fund provides scholarship support to students who are involved in the music program.

Eligibility Requirements
 
- 2.5 GPA
- Musical talent as demonstrated by audition with the School of Music
- Participation in scheduled School of Music ensembles and activities

-This scholarship may be renewed for a maximum of 4 years as long as the student continues to meet eligibility requirements; renewal determination will be made annually by the School of Music Scholarship Committee.

This scholarship honors the memory of Adah and Horatio Helder for whom Helder Residence Hall was named. Horatio Helder, former vice president and manager of the Carolinas Division of Champion Papers, Inc., served as a member of WCU's Board of Trustees. Adah Helder established the Helder Trust in 1963 to provide scholarship assistance to students from Haywood County.

Eligibility Requirements

- Preference given to students from Haywood County
- Current WCU students must be in good academic standing in order to be considered
- Overall ability
- Past achievement
- Potential for development

This scholarship has been established through the generosity of the WCU economics faculty to provide financial support for students who are minoring in economics.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Minor in economics
- UG students
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Demonstrated academic achievement in economics and one or more other disciplines

Endowed through the generosity of Laura Rabb, this scholarship provides support for students majoring in environmental health.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in environmental health
- Sophomores, juniors, and seniors
- Preference given to students participating through the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning and/or demonstrated community service

This scholarship was endowed by the membership of the Advertising Federation of Western North Carolina to promote advertising careers among outstanding students in the College of Business.

Eligibility Requirements

- Rising, entering, or enrolled junior or senior
- Major in marketing
- Academic achievement
- Participation in social, civic, and school activities
- Preference will be given to students who are North Carolina residents
- Preference given to students who have financial need

The Adelaide Louise Brewer Fund was established as a memorial to Adelaide Brewer.  The Albert Dudley Brewer Scholarship is supported by this fund and is named for Adelaide's father.  The scholarship provides financial support to students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Eligibility Requirements

- Deaf or hard of hearing
- Academic achievement and potential
- Participation in school activities
- Overall social and civic achievement and potential

Endowed through the generosity of Albert Weaver, this scholarship provides support for student-athletes who are pursuing a degree in engineering. Mr. Weaver is a WCU alumnus.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in engineering
- Student-athlete on one of WCU's intercollegiate athletic teams
- Rising sophomore, junior, or senior

Endowed through the generosity of Alecia Page, this scholarship provides support to students involved with SGA or who are employed at the WaLC.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 3.0 GPA
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours UG, 9 hours GR)
- No sanctions in place at the time of award
- Preference given to students who are employed by the WaLC or are members of the Student Government Association

- This scholarship may be renewed for one additional year assuming students continue to meet eligibility requirements.

Established through the generosity of Alexandra Fields and Travis Frazier, this scholarship provides support for new first-year students from John A. Holmes High School in Edenton, NC.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Preference given to incoming first-year students graduating from John A. Holmes HS
- Second preference given to any undergraduate student who has graduated from John A. Holmes HS
- In the event that no students meet the first or second criteria preferences, any incoming first-year student who has financial need and is a first generation college student may be considered

Endowed through the generosity of Anthony and Beverly Puntin, this scholarship provides support for students majoring in nursing.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Major in nursing
- good academic standing

Endowed through the efforts of Dr. Donald Mathews and Dr. William Anderson, this scholarship fund was established to honor a former member of the WCU faculty, Dr. Alice Mathews. The fund provides support for deserving history majors.

Eligibility Requirements

- Major in history
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours UG, 9 hours GR)
- Academic achievement

Endowed through the generosity of Drs. Alison Morrison-Shetlar and Robert Shetlar, this scholarship provides support for undergraduate students who have demonstrated financial need and high academic achievement. Alison Morrison-Shetlar is serving as the Western Carolina University Provost and Robert Shetlar is a member of the Western Carolina University faculty.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.5 GPA
- Undergraduate students
- Financial need
- Good academic standing

- This scholarship may be renewed to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient continues to meet the criteria for the scholarship.

Endowed through the generosity of Ambassador Jeanette Hyde, this scholarship provides financial support for Honors College students participating in study abroad.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.5 GPA
- Good academic standing
- Enrollment in at least one course with an Honors College designation
- Completion of at least 30 hours at WCU at the time of application
- Recipient must enroll in at least 15 hours during the semester in which he/she receives the scholarship

Established through the generosity of Jessica Graning, Amy Manshack, and Lindsi Cauley, this scholarship provides support to members of the WCU Dance Team and students from Lincoln County.  This scholarship honors the memory of Amber Parker, a graduate of Western Carolina University and former member of the dance team.

Eligibility Requirements

- 2.75 GPA
- UG students
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- First preference shall be given to a member of the WCU Dance Team
- Second preference shall be given to a student from Lincoln County, NC

- Applicants will be required to submit an essay addressing the importance of community engagement and leadership.
 

Established by the generosity of America's Homeplace, this scholarship provides support to students in the construction management program.

Eligibility Requirements

- Major in construction management

Endowed by Monica O'Connell Flemming and the family of Stacy O'Connell, this scholarship provides support to students majoring in biology. 

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in biology
- Junior or Senior
- Preference given to students who have an expressed interest in pursuing a career in breast cancer research
- Faculty and scholarship recipient must submit a brief joint report to the donors regarding their research

Endowed through the generosity of Lori and Andy Anderson, this scholarship provides support for students who are interested in the field of neuroscience.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Major within the College of Health and Human Sciences
- Junior, senior, or graduate student
- Good academic standing
- Preference given to students residing in the rural Appalachian region including the following counties:  Franklin, Habersham, Rabun, Stephens, Towns counties in GA; Blount, Cocke, Monroe, Polk, Sevier counties in TN;  Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, Mitchell, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Yancey counties in NC

- This scholarship requires applicants to submit an essay outlining their desire to practice and impact the area of neuroscience.
 

This fund was established in memory of Andrea Culpepper, a 1986 graduate of Western Carolina University's nursing program, who worked at St. Joseph's Hospital as a member of the nursing staff at the time of her death. She was widely admired and respected as a young professional.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in nursing
- Rising senior
- Achievement and overall ability
- Potential for success in nursing field
- Financial need

This fund was established by Anne and Frank Cowan in memory of their mother, Mary Reynolds Cowan, and their grandparents, Alonzo Carlton Reynolds and Nannie Woods Reynolds. All were prominent figures in the history and development of Western Carolina University during President Reynolds' tenure from 1912-1920. Anne Cowan served the university for almost 20 years.

Eligibility Requirements

- Academic achievement
- Participation in school activities
- Social and civic involvement
- Potential

The purpose of the Leaders for Tomorrow Scholarship is to assist need and worthy students who possess exceptional potential to become leaders in their chosen fields.

- New freshmen
- Academic potential
- High moral character and a serious desire to succeed
- Have triumphed over significant personal and/or family hardship (i.e. loss of one or both parents, foster care placement, physical disability, severe illness or injury, substance abuse, physical abuse, severe poverty, victim of serious crime, etc.)
- Preference given to first generation college students
- Financial need
- Good academic standing

- This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of four years as long as recipients continue to meet eligibility criteria.

Endowed through the generosity of Norma Clayton, Anna Allen, and Carolyn Wiggins, this scholarship provides support for students from western North Carolina.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 3.0 GPA
- Resident of Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Swain, or Transylvania County
- Preference given to students with financial need

Nicholas Bonarrigo, a WCU alumnus, endowed this scholarship in memory of his brother.  Antonio Bonarrigo served in the US Army during WWII.  He was a hardworking man who was devoted to his family serving as his mother's caretaker until her death.

Eligibility Requirements

- Major in nursing
- Juniors and seniors
- Academic achievement
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)

Endowed through the generosity of Arthur Anderson, this scholarship provides support for students who are obtaining a degree in the performing arts such as theatre, radio, and television.

Eligibility Requirements

- Communication majors
- 3.0 GPA
- No sanctions in place at the time of award

-This scholarship will alternate between the Communication Department and the School of Stage and Screen.

Endowed through the generosity of Arthur Anderson, this scholarship provides support for students who are obtaining a degree in the performing arts such as theatre, radio, and television.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in the School of Stage and Screen
- No sanctions in place at the time of award

-This scholarship will alternate between the Communication Department and the School of Stage and Screen.

Endowed in memory of Ashby Wade, this award recognizes students who demonstrate promise as a writer.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Current WCU students who have taken either of the two Writing, Rhetoric and Critical Studies (WRCS) courses no earlier than the previous academic year of the award
- Work submitted for consideration must have been completed in either of the two WRCS courses during the academic year of the award

Established through departmental fundraising efforts, this scholarship provides support to new students entering the athletic training program.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Athletic training program (MS)
- New program admits
- Demonstrates significant personal and professional commitment to athletic training
- Demonstrates a commitment to the MSAT mission and core values
- Good academic standing

In honor of two parents who sacrificed much to give their son a wonderful life, this scholarship has been established to provide support for students in WCU's teacher education programs.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in one of WCU's teacher education programs
- NC residents

- This scholarship may be renewed to a maximum of four years as long as recipients continue to meet all eligibility requirements.

Endowed by James and Barbara Dooley, this scholarship fund provides support for WCU students who have demonstrated outstanding music talent, advanced performance ability on the piano, and promise for continued progress as an accompanist or chamber music performer. Barbara Dooley served the WCU School of Music as an accompanist and chamber music recitalist as both a performer and teacher.

Eligibility Requirements

- Major in music (specifically piano)
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Musical talent and advanced performance ability on the piano as demonstrated by audition with the School of Music

Established in honor of Dr. Barbara Lovin's leadership and dedication to the emergency medical care program and in memory of Bryan Belcher, a 1985 graduate of the emergency medical care program who was killed in an air ambulance crash in 1987, this scholarship provides support for students in the emergency medical care program.

Eligibility Requirements

- Preference given to majors in emergency medical care
- Preference given to rising seniors
- Academic achievement
- Demonstrated dedication to the profession
- Good academic standing
- No sanctions in place at the time of award

Endowed through the generosity of Barry Breitenbach, this scholarship provides support to students who are majoring in math.

Eligibility Requirements

- Major in math

Established through the generosity of James Wood, this scholarship provides support for student-athletes.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 2.75 GPA
- Major in the College of Business
- Student-athlete on one of WCU's intercollegiate athletic teams
 

This scholarship was endowed through the generosity of the Kappa Alpha Order, Delta Alpha Alumni Association to provide financial support to deserving WCU students. 

Eligibility Requirements

- Preference given to decendants of of Delta Alpha Alumni, children of Kappa Alpha Brothers, or current Brothers of  Delta Alpha Chapter, Kappa Alpha Order
- Award may be based on merit or need
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Good academic standing
- Recipients should be well rounded (e.g. participation in civic, social, and extra-curricular activities)

Endowed through the generosity of the BB&T Foundation, this fund provides project grants to support student research and creative work.  A committee chaired by the BB&T Distinguished Professor in Capitalism will evaluate applications and make awards annually.

Eligibility Requirements

- Students working with a faculty sponsor on research or creative project work
- Fulltime enrollment

Endowed through the generosity of Dr. Barbara Carlton in honor of Dr. Belcher's leadership, this scholarship provides support for students pursuing a degree in the geosciences and natural resources conservation and management.  Dr. Carlton is a family medical doctor who enjoys hunting turkeys and spending time with family. Her grandson Ian McClelland is a 2017 WCU graduate with a degree in natural resources and conservation management.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.4 GPA
- Major in natural resource conservation and management
- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
- Preference given to students who are residents of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia

- This scholarship is renewable for a maximum of four years as long as the recipient continues to meet all eligibility requirements.

Endowed through the generosity of Ben and Carolyn Phillips, this scholarship provides support to members of theWCU Honors College.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.4 GPA
- Member of the Honors College

-This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of four years as long as recipients continue to remain in good academic standing and meet eligibility criteria.
 

This scholarship has been endowed through the generosity of Carolyn and Orville Coward to provide support for students in the WCU Honors College.

Eligibility Requirements

- Member of the WCU Honors College
- No sanctions in place at the time of award
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)

- This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of four years as long as recipient continues to meet all eligibility criteria

This scholarship has been endowed by members of the Beta Lambda Sorority to provide support for students who are entering the field of education.

Eligibility Requirements

- Major in education
- Preference given to undergraduate students
- Preference given to a resident of Jackson County or graduate of Jackson County Schools (NC)
- Preference given to students who have a parent who is/was a teacher

Endowed through the generosity of Beth Keoleian, this scholarship provides support for students in the social work program who are pursuing certification through the substance abuse track.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Social work program
- GR students
- Preference given to students pursuing certification in the substance abuse track
- Preference given to students with financial need
- Preference given to fulltime students (9 credit hours)

- This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of two years as long as the recipient continues to meet all eligibility requirements.
 

Endowed through the generosity of Mark and Betty Jo Knott, this scholarship provides support for students who are majoring in inclusive education.  Mark is a two time graduate of Western Carolina University.  Betty Jo authored "Wake Up Rhonda" and encourages recipients of the scholarship to read the book to gain some insight into who their family is and why their future work with special needs children is so important.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in inclusive education
- No sanctions in place at the time of award

This scholarship provides support to a female athlete.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Female athlete
- Leadership on and off the court or field of play
- Demonstrates excellence in and out of the classroom
- Fulltime enrollment (12 credit hours per semester)
- Academic achievement

Established by the Table Rock Chapter of Trout Unlimited, along with family and friends, this scholarship is in honor of Beverly Hairfield, Jr. who graduated from Western Carolina University in 1974.  Hairfield worked on environmental issues impacting the quality and purity of western North Carolina waters and preservation of mountain trout. 

Eligibility Requirements

- Undergraduate students
- Graduates of a high school in Avery, Burke, Caldwell, or McDowell County (NC)
- Academic qualifications
- Overall achievement
- Recipient must be enrolled fulltime (12 hours)
- Good academic standing
- Financial Need

Endowed through the generosity of Bill and Sharon Hathaway, this scholarship provides support to undergraduate students who are majoring in nursing.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in Nursing
- Undergraduate students
- Resident of Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, or Yancey County
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Good academic standing
- Preference given to students with financial need

-This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of two years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria.

Endowed through the generosity of the Jarrett Family, this scholarship provides support for student-athletes at Western Carolina University.  Bill Jarrett was a member of the WCU baseball team.

Eligibility Requirements

- 2.5 GPA
- Member of WCU's intercollegiate baseball team
- Good academic standing
- No sanctions in place at the time of award
 

Endowed through the generosity of Michael G. Wade, this scholarship provides support for students majoring in the fine or performing arts.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in a program in the Belcher College of Fine and Performing Arts
- UG student
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Financial need

Established through the generosity of the Biltmore Company, this scholarship provides support for students majoring in hospitality and tourism management.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in hospitality and tourism management

 

Endowed through the generosity of Bitha Jackson Grimes, this scholarship is in memory of her son Robert Walker Grimes.  Robert was an Eagle Scout and member of the Tennessee National Guard.  An avid musician, he played a variety of instruments including piano, trumpet, flugelhorn, french horn, and guitar.  He passed away at the age of 41.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Nurse Anesthetist Program
- Graduate students
- Preference given to applicants who graduated from a high school in Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, Swain or Transylvania county
- Well rounded
- Exemplify personal and professional integrity
- Fulltime enrollment (9 hours)
- Financial need

Bitha Jackson Grimes, a 1950 Western Carolina Teachers College (now Western Carolina University) graduate, established this fund in memory of her son Dr. Alan Jackson Grimes. He and his family were killed in an automobile accident in 1994.  Grimes was a practicing internist in Knoxville, Tennessee at the time of his death.  This scholarship provides support to a WCU junior or senior who has committed to the pre-med program. 
Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Pre-med program
- WCU juniors and seniors
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Preference will be given to candidates who graduated from a high school in one of the 11 western North Carolina counties (including Madison, Buncombe, Henderson and all counties west of these)
- Well rounded
- Personal and professional integrity
- Financial need

Endowed by Blaise and Brittne Stevens in support of the men's intercollegiate basketball program, this scholarship honors Corey Muirhead, a WCU graduate and former member of the WCU basketball team. Blaise is a 2005 graduate of Western Carolina University.

Eligibility Requirements

- 2.5 GPA
- Member of WCU men's basketball team
- Good academic standing

Endowed by Blaise and Brittne Stevens in support of the women's soccer program, this scholarship honors Casey Davis, a former member of the WCU women's soccer team. Blaise is a 2005 graduate of Western Carolina University.

Eligibility Requirements
 
- 3.0 GPA
- Member of the WCU women's soccer team
- Good academic standing

Endowed through the generosity of Blanton and Margaret Whitmire, this scholarship provides support for students in the natural resources and geosciences programs. Blanton Whitmire was President of Whitmire Research Laboratories in St. Louis, MO, which conceived the idea of environmentally friendly application of indoor insecticides.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in Natural Resource Conservation and Management, Geology, or Environmental Science
- Junior or Senior
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- No sanctions in place at the time of award

Endowed through the generosity of Cathy Barber, Pike Barber, Jennifer Vogel, and Mike DeMatteo on behalf of the Zeta Xi Chapter Alumni Association, this scholarship provides support to Pi Kappa Alpha brothers, legacies, and alumni.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 2.5 GPA
- Active brother in good standing with Pi Kappa Alpha, regular alumnus of Zeta Xi, early alumnus of Zeta Xi, or legacy member of Pi Kappa Alpha
- Demonstration of character and leadership in the spirit of the legend Bob "Jock" Barber and perpetuating the love of the Pi Kappa Alpha brotherhood
- Preference given to students who not only excel in academics, but also in leadership to the fraternity and community
- No sanctions in place at the time of award
- Financial need may be considered when making awards
- In the event that no qualified member or legacy candidate can be identified, preference will be given to an outstanding non-Greek student-athlete on WCU's intercollegiate football team

- Applicants will be required to submit an essay explaining in a few paragraphs what Pi Kappa Alpha means to him and how it has or will help him reach future goals.  Applicants must also include what he has done or plans to do in support of the Zeta Xi chapter now and in the future.

Endowed through the generosity of Bob and Lauren Clark, this scholarship provides support to members of WCU's intercollegiate baseball team.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Member of WCU's intercollegiate baseball team
- Preference given to students with 3.0 or better GPA
- Preference given to students from Mecklenburg County
- Should no baseball player meet the GPA or county requirement, preference shall be given to other deserving baseball players

Endowed through the generosity of Bob and Pam Thomas, this scholarship provides support to students in the Western Carolina University Honors College.

Eligibility Requirements

- Must meet all of the requirements for admittance into the WCU Honors College
- Preference given to students majoring in business or engineering
- No sanctions in place at the time of award

This endowed fund provides program and scholarship support for the Pride of the Mountains Marching Band. The Marching Band Director will determine how funds will be allocated in every given year.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Member of the Pride of the Mountain Marching Band
- No sanctions in place at the time of award

This scholarship fund was established by the friends and family of Coach Bob Waters as a tribute to his outstanding service to WCU Athletics and Western Carolina University. During his coaching tenure, the Catamounts achieved top football rankings as participants in NAIA, NCAA Division II and NCAA Division IAA conferences. He was inducted into the WCU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1993, the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame and the Florida Citrus Bowl Hall of Fame.

Eligibility Requirements

- Graduate student
- Outstanding record of accomplishment as WCU intercollegiate football player or in a support capacity

This scholarship provides financial support for students showing potential and promise in the area of environmental sciences. The primary purpose is to support scholarly activities of Western Carolina University students at the Highlands Biological Station.

Eligibility Requirements

- Major in biology, environmental science, geology, natural resource conservation and management
- Study at Highlands Biological Station

This scholarship provides financial support for student athletes who are in good academic standing and play on the Western Carolina University intercollegiate football team.

Eligibility Requirements

- Member of WCU intercollegiate football team
- Preference given to major in Engineering Technology
- Good academic standing

Established through the generosity of the I.L. Long Construction Company in Winston-Salem, this scholarship was endowed in honor of Bobby and Ann Robinson, 1957 graduates of Western Carolina College (now Western Carolina University).  The scholarship provides support for incoming freshmen from McDowell County High School, Bobby's alma mater, or Swain County High School, Ann's alma mater, in alternating years.

Eligibility Requirements

- Entering freshmen
- Graduates of McDowell County High School or Swain County High School (alternating years)
- Academic achievement
- Integrity
- Financial need

Established through the generosity of Bolton Construction, this scholarship provides support for students majoring in construction management.

Eligibility Requirements

- 2.5 GPA
- Major in construction management
- Resident of Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, or Madison County
- Sophomore, junior, or senior
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Preference given to students with Financial need
- Preference given to immediate family members of Bolton Construction and Service employees

Endowed by Stephanie Goodell, a Western Carolina University alumna, the Bowen-Goodell Scholarship is intended to support WCU sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are involved in co-curricular and leadership activities that benefit the university.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Students who have completed a minimum of 30 hours of coursework at WCU
- Out-of-state residents
- Involved in co-curricular activities that benefit the university
- No sanctions in place at the time of award
- Financial need

Endowed through the generosity of Brad and Eileen Bradshaw, this scholarship provides support to students majoring in one of the College of Business disciplines.  Brad is a Western Carolina University alumnus and has served as Chair of the Western Carolina University Foundation.

Eligibility Requirements

- 2.75 GPA
- Major in the College of Business
- Preference given to students majoring in marketing
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hrs)
- Financial need

William Anderson, a 1949 alumnus of Western Carolina Teachers College (now Western Carolina University), endowed this scholarship in memory of his grandson, Brady Singleton. This scholarship provides support for students who recently graduated from Hiwassee Dam High School in Murphy, NC, where Anderson taught for 46 years.

Eligibility Requirements

- Preference given to new freshmen from Hiwassee Dam High School (NC)
- Recipient must be enrolled fulltime (12 hours)
- Good academic standing.
- If there are no entering freshmen eligible for the scholarship, preference is given to Hiwassee Dam High School alumni.

This scholarship was established by Mrs. Juanita Proffitt to honor her husband, Dr. Brank Proffitt.  Dr. Proffitt, a graduate of Western Carolina Teachers College (now Western Carolina University), returned to the college in 1957 to serve as Director of the Campus Laboratory School and Associate Professor of Education. Mrs. Proffitt first earned her high school diploma from the Demonstration School on campus of WCTC and then graduated from the college. 

Eligibility Requirements

- Preference given to students from Madison County (NC)
- Academic achievement
- Minimum 1100 on SAT
- High moral standards
- Leadership ability
- Financial need

- This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

Endowed through the generosity of David and Brenda Warlick, this scholarship provides support to student-athletes who are members of WCU's intercollegiate basketball teams.  David and Brenda are WCU alumni.

Eligibility Requirements

- 2.75 GPA
- Member of WCU's intercollegiate basketball team
- Major in a degree program within the College of Education and Allied Professions
- Good academic standing
- No sanctions in place at the time of award
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours UG, 9 hours GR)

Endowed through the generosity of Brent and Jamie Raynor, this scholarship provides support for students in WCU's Honors College.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.5 GPA
- Member of the WCU Honors College
- Good standing with the WCU Honors College
- First generation college student
- Preference given to students with financial need

- This scholarship may be renewed to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient continues to meet all eligibility criteria.

The Ad Vitam Paramus Scholarship provides support to high achieving students who are members of the WCU Honors College. Only students who are invited to apply by The Honors College are eligible for consideration.

Eligibility Requirements

- Academic achievement
- UG students
- Freshmen
- Enrollment in 15 hours each semester

- This scholarship may be renewed to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient continues to meet eligibility requirements outlined in the scholarship agreement.

The Honors Scholar Award provides support to high achieving students who are members of the WCU's Brinson Honors College.

Eligibility Requirements

- Academic achievement
- UG students
- Freshmen
- Enrollment in 15 hours each semester
- Interview required by invitation only

- This scholarship may be renewed to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient continues to meet eligibility requirements outlined in the scholarship agreement.

Established through the generosity of Bronce and Betty Ray to provide support to undergraduate students who are majoring in one of the College of Business degree programs.

Eligibility Requirements

- Undergraduate student
- Graduated from a high school in Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, Mitchell, Swain, Transylvania, Yancey, or Watauga county in North Carolina     
- 3.0 GPA
- Majoring in one of the College of Business programs
- Achievement
- Participation in various school activities
- Overall social and civic contributions
- Financial need

This scholarship is renewable for up to 4 years as long as the student meets all eligibility requirements.

Endowed through the generosity of Bruce Clayton, this scholarship provides support to students who are former foster youth, emancipated youth, or homeless youth. Bruce, a 1971 alumnus of WCU, majored in accounting and retired from Genuine Parts Company as Senior Vice President for Human Resources. His wife Mary also attended WCU.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Preference given to former foster youth, emancipated youth, or homeless youth
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Preference given to residents of Jackson County, NC.  If no qualifying students from Jackson County can be identified then students from Haywood, Macon, or Swain Counties can be considered.
- If recipient is former foster youth, emacipated youth, or homeless youth, no geographical preference shall be applied
- Financial need

-This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient continues to meet the eligibility criteria.

Endowed through the generosity of Carol Blankenship in memory of her husband, Bruce, this scholarship provides financial support for students pursuing a college education while working fulltime. 

Eligibility Requirements

- Undergraduate students
- Major in psychology, social work, business administration, or any program in the Department of Human Services (in this priority order)
- Preference given to students who are working and going to school
- Academic achievement
- Participation in school activities
- Social and civic contribution

Established in 1982 by T. Conn  Bryan and Virginia Bryan Schreiber in memory of their parents Solon H. and Mary Conn Bryan, this scholarship provides support for students majoring in history. Dr. Conn Bryan was a member of the WCU History faculty.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA in major, 2.5 GPA overall
- Major in history
- Junior or senior
- Financial need

Established in 1993 as a tribute to "Bud" Greene, this fund was created with a gift from World College West. Mr. and Mrs. Greene were summer residents of Cashiers, North Carolina who became affiliated with WCU after a student served as Mr. Greene's caddy. "Bud" was a well-loved supporter of World College West.

Eligibility Requirements

- Member of WCU intercollegiate golf team
- Good academic standing

Endowed through the generosity of Bunny Johns, this scholarship provides financial support to students who are majoring in biology.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Major in biology
- UG students
- Member of the Pride of the Mountains Marching Band
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Preference given to students from Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Polk, Swain, Transylvania
- Preference given to students with financial need
 

Established by Eric and Angela Burkhall, this scholarship provides support for students in WCU's College of Business.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 2.75 GPA
- Major in the College of Business
- Preference given to students with financial need

Cecil and Dianne Edmonds established this scholarship in honor of C. Cole Edmonds, a 1998 graduate of Western Carolina University. Edmonds was an advocate of WCU during both his tenure as a student and in his career as a real estate developer. 

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Preference given to students from western North Carolina
- Preference given to students enrolled fulltime (12 hours)
- Preference given to students with demonstrated community service with emphasis on environmental and humanitarian service including, but not limited to military service

- This scholarship shall be renewed to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA and meets the other scholarship criteria.

Named after political science professor and former department head, Dr. Don Livingston, the C. Don Livingston Scholarship has been endowed by his friends and colleagues to support students majoring in political science.

Eligibility Requirements
 
- 3.0 GPA in major courses
- Major in political science
- Junior or senior

Established in 2000 by friends, colleagues, and associates of Dr. Joe Carter upon his retirement from Western Carolina University as Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance, this scholarship provides support to children of employees of the Division of Administration and Finance. 

Eligibility Requirements

- Preference given to the children of employees within the Division of Administration and Finance (this includes children of contractual employees)
- Good academic standing                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

This scholarship has been endowed in memory of C. Temple Smith to provide support for WCU students who are majoring in music.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in music (admitted to School of Music)
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Recipient must participate in choral ensembles as determined by voice faculty
- Musical talent as demonstrated by audition with the School of Music voice faculty

Endowed through the generosity of Clemmie Dixon Spangler Jr., this scholarship's purpose is to provide financial support for deserving young minority students from North Carolina. 

Eligibility Requirements

- Undergraduate students
- North Carolina residents
- Academic achievement
- Participation in school activities
- Social and civic contributions
- Financial need

The Purpose of Call Me MiSTER (Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role Models) at WCU is to increase the pool of available male teachers of color in the Western Carolina region and across the state of North Carolina.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Participation in the Call Me MiSTER Program
- New freshmen and transfer students
- Major in education
- Male students from racially or ethnically diverse backgrounds


 

Endowed through the generosity of Cameron and Brandi Cooper, this scholarship provides financial support for student-athletes.

Eligibility Requirements

- 2.75 GPA
- Student-athleted participating on one of WCU's intercollegiate athletic teams
- First preference given to students who graduated from a high school in Jackson or Swain counties, or the Cherokee Central School System
- If there are no eligible students from the above listed school districts, students who graduated from a high school in Cherokee, Clay, and Graham counties may be considered.

The Capps Family Scholarship was endowed by Dr. Barbara Capps in memory of her parents, Robert and Helen Capps, who valued education and instilled a love of learning and reading in their daughter. Dr. Capps retired from WCU in 1994 after 25 years of service.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Juniors and seniors
- Middle grades education majors
- Graduate of a high school in Buncombe, Burke, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Jackson, Haywood, Henderson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, or Yancey county in North Carolina
- Financial need
- Personal and professional integrity with a deep commitment to middle grades education
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)

Endowed through the generosity of Susan Swanger, this scholarship provides support for students in the undergraduate accounting program or graduate program in accountancy. Dr. Swanger is a member of the College of Business Faculty.

Eligibility Requirements

- Preference given to students with a 3.0 GPA
- Major in accounting (UG students) or accountancy (GR students)

Endowed through the generosity of Stephen Couch in honor of Carlton and Margaret Couch, this scholarship provides support for students studying an engineering discipline.

Eligibility Requirements

- Major in engineering, electrical engineering, engineering technology, or electrical and computer engineering technology
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)

- This scholarship may be renewed to a maximum of four years as long as recipients continue to meet all eligibility requirements.

Endowed through the generosity of Carol and Joe Crocker, this scholarship provides support to students who are residents of North Carolina. Joe and Carol are WCU alumni and have remained involved with their alma mater. Joe has served on the WCU Foundation Board and is past chair of the WCU Board of Trustees. Carol has served as a member of the WCU Alumni Association Board.

Eligibility Requirements

- 2.75 GPA
- Resident of North Carolina
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Special consideration given to students who help achieve ethnic diversity at WCU

- This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of four years as long as recipients continue to meet all eligibility requirements.
 

Endowed by Russell Curtis and the Curtis family, this scholarship honors the memory of Carole Hearn Curtis and provides support to students in the counseling program.

Eligibility Requirements

- Counseling program
- Good academic standing
- No sanctions in place at the time of award
- Preference given to students beginning their field experiences (practicum and internships) who are in their final semester
- Demonstrated commitment to the field of counseling and have exhibited a high degree of professionalism and leadership qualities

- Donor wishes that when awarding, special consideration be given to students who are underrepresented at WCU such as groups that increase diversity
 

Endowed through the generosity of Carolyn and Orville Coward, this scholarship provides support for students from western North Carolina.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 3.0 GPA
- UG students
- Good academic standing
- Fulltime enrollment (12 credit hours per semester)
- Preference given to students from Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Swain, and Transylvania counties
- Preference given to students with financial need

- This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient remains in good academic standing and meets all eligibility requirements.

The Carolyn May West Scholarship was endowed by Norman West to honor his wife's career as a public school teacher. This scholarship provides support for juniors and seniors majoring in middle grades education.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Junior or senior
- Major in middle grades education
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Good academic standing

Endowed through the generosity of Winifred Swingle, this scholarship provides support for new first-year students.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 3.0 GPA
- New first-year students
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)

- This scholarship is renewable until requirements for the first undergraduate degree are met as long as the recipient continues to meet eligibility requirements.

In addition to NC Promise, WCU seeks ways to Honor Our Promise.  WCU is committed to Academic Excellence, Access, and Affordability.  The Catamount Commitment invests in North Carolina students who commit to strategic investment in their futures.  Our commitment encourages and incentivizes students to Finish in Four, limit or eliminate college debt, and earn competitive credentials for graduate school or career choices.  We commit to financially invest in four years of study for North Carolinians who commit to Live Western.

For more information, please visit catamountcommitment.wcu.edu

Eligibility Requirements:

- New freshmen (first-year students)
- NC students
- Cullowhee-based program of study (distance learning students are not eligible)
- Fulltime enrollment (12 credit hours each semester)
- Submission of official transcripts
- Submission of the FAFSA (or granted an exemption)
- Submission of the WCU Undergraduate Scholarship Application is encouraged in year 1, required for renewal in subsequent years

- Award levels are determined by weighted HS GPA

- Catamount Commitment is renewable to a maximum of four years (eight semesters) as long as the student maintains a 3.0 GPA, remains in good academic standing, earns 12 credit hours each semester and completes all program renewal steps each year.

Bill Klugh, friend of John Davies, endowed this scholarship for deserving student-athletes in honor of John Davies who made a tremendous impact on the lives of his football teammates on and off the field.

Eligibility Requirements

- Member of the WCU intercollegiate football team
- 3.0 GPA
- Good academic standing

Established by Catamount Peak, LLC, the Catamount Peak Scholarship provides financial support for an incoming or returning academically eligible student who is a resident in good standing at Catamount Peak Apartments. The scholarship shall be awarded on the basis of financial need, with preference given to those students demonstrating academic merit.

Eligibility Requirements

- Must have a signed lease with Catamount Peak Apartments
- Must be in good standing with Catamount Peak Apartments
- Financial need
- Preference given to students who demonstrate academic merit

This scholarship has been established under the leadership of the WCU Student Government Association. During the Leadership Summit in 2015, Chancellor Belcher engaged Hank Henderson, SGA President 2015-2016, in conversation related to student philanthropy. From that conversation, this scholarship was established. 

Eligibility Requirements

- 2.75 GPA
- Must have earned 30 credit hours
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Financial need
- Must be taking at least one course on the Cullowhee campus

Endowed through the generosity of Phil and Joan Walker and other WCU friends in the greater Hickory area, this scholarship fund provides financial support for entering freshmen. 

Eligibility Requirements

- New freshmen from Catawba County (NC) are eligible for consideration with first preference given to students from St. Stephens and Hickory High Schools
- Academic achievement
- Demonstration of the highest standards of moral character
- Recipients must remain in good academic standing in order to receive the scholarship for both semesters of the freshman year

-Applicants shall be required to submit an essay regarding their views of moral and ethical principles in the workplace.

Endowed by Kenneth Flynt in memory of his son, this scholarship provides support to students majoring in sport management.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.2 GPA
- Major in sport management
- Leadership and broad engagement abilities as evidenced by continuing and substantial extracurricular activities within the College of Business and university

The Chancellor's Transfer Scholarship provides financial support to high achieving transfer students.

Eligibility Requirements

- Academic achievement
- UG students
- Preference given to students who have earned an associate's degree
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)

- This scholarship may be renewed for one additional year as long as the recipient continues to meet eligibility requirements outlined in the scholarship agreement.

Named after longtime political science professor and former department head, Dr. Chan Carpenter, the Chan Carpenter Scholarship has been established to provide support to upper level students in the political science program.  Dr. Carpenter was an outstanding teacher, researcher, and advisor to students.

Eligibility Requirements

- Political science major
- Junior or senior
- Academic achievement
- Professional attitude
- Leadership potential

Endowed through the generosity of Dr. Kelli R. and Mr Dennis M. Brown, this scholarship provides support for first generation college students from Western North Carolina.  Dr. Brown has served as Chancellor of Western Carolina University.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Resident of Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Jackson, Haywood, Macon, or Swain County
- First generation college student
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours each semester)
- Preference given to new first-year students

- This scholarship may be renewed for one additional year as along as the recipient continues to meet all eligibility requirements and has declared a major.

Established by the generosity of Charles and Clifton Lambreth, this scholarship provides support for students who are majoring in business. Potential recipients will be juniors or seniors. Selection will be based on academic merit and civic involvement.

Eligibility Requirements

- Major within the College of Business
- Must be a student-athlete competing on one of WCU's intercollegiate teams
- Juniors or seniors
- Academic merit
- Civic involvement
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Recipients must be in good standing in the university

- This scholarship may be renewed to a maximum of two years per recipient.

This scholarship was established in loving memory of Charles B. Ross Jr. Candidates must be contributing members of the intercollegiate golf teams and shall be considered on the basis of their integrity, financial need and academic qualifications.

Eligibility Requirements

- Member of WCU intercollegiate golf team
- Financial need
- Academic achievement

Family and friends have established this scholarship in loving memory of longtime political science professor and former department head, Dr. Charles Stevens. The scholarship provides support to students studying political science and are interested in international relations.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in political science
- Junior or senior
- Demonstrated involvement in international activities with preference given to students who intend to study abroad

Endowed by Charles and Katherine Frazier, this fund honors Charles O. Frazier, a graduate and longtime supporter of Western Carolina University. Frazier served as an educator and administrator in Macon County for many years. This scholarship provides support to an incoming freshman each year. 

Eligibility Requirements

- New freshmen
- Preference given to graduates of Franklin High School (NC)
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Good standing
- Preference given to students with financial need

Endowed through the generosity of Charles and Nancy Worley, this scholarship provides support to graduate students.  Mr. Worley has served on WCU's Board of Trustees and WCU's Foundation Board.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 3.0 GPA
- GR students
- No sanctions in place at the time of award
- Preference given to students taking coursework at the WCU instructional site in Asheville

This scholarship was endowed in honor of Charles Stancil Stephens to provide support for students majoring in a program with the School of Stage and Screen.

Eligibility Requirements

- UG students
- Major in and acceptance into a degree program within the School of Stage and Screen
- Resident of one of the 50 western counties in North Carolina
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hrs)
- Good academic standing
- Financial need of at least the amount of scholarship
- Talent in the performing arts as demonstrated by audition with the School of Stage and Screen

- This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

This scholarship provides financial support for student athletes who are on the Western Carolina University soccer team. The award will be made to a returning student in good standing, a student that exemplifies the ideals/character of a model student athlete, a team letter winner, and demonstrates an unwavering commitment to the betterment of themselves and the soccer program.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.3 GPA
- Returning students
- Good academic standing
- Member of WCU intercollegiate soccer team
- Team letter winner

Endowed through the generosity of Charlie and Peggy Cobb, this scholarship provides support for undergraduate students who have financial need.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Preference given to students who have acute financial need
- Preference given to students in their sophomore, junior, or senior year
 

This scholarship has been endowed by alumni and other friends of the Chemistry and Physics Department to support graduate and undergraduate students who are majoring in chemistry.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA in major courses
- Major in the Department of Chemistry and Physics
- Undergraduate students must have completed 30-90 hours at Western Carolina University including at least 8 hours of chemistry coursework
- Graduate students must be enrolled in the M.S. Chemistry program
- No sanctions in force at the time of award

This scholarship has been made possible by gifts from Cheshire Center Inc. in Greensboro, North Carolina. The scholarship provides financial support to a deserving graduate student in the communication sciences and disorders program who demonstrates potential for success with the program and department.

Eligibility Requirements

- Graduate Student
- Communication Sciences and Disorders program
- Preference shall first be given to graduate students with demonstrated academic success
- Second preference shall be given to those with financial need

Under the children of fallen heroes scholarship, a Pell-eligible student whose parent or guadian died in the line of duty while performing as a public safety officer is eligible to receive a maximum Pell Grant for the award year.

Eligibility Requirements

- Receiving a federal Pell Grant
- Enrolled at an institution of higher education at the time of his or her parent's or guardian's death or meets FAFSA dependent age status

- This funding may be renewed in as long as the student remains Pell eligible and are enrolled in an eligible degree program.
 

Endowed through the generosity of Floyd "Ski" Chilton, this scholarship provides support for students majoring in biology or chemistry.  Ski has served as a member of the WCU Board of Visitors.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in biology or chemistry
- Junior or senior
- Fulltime enrollment (12 credit hours each semester)
- Financial need

- Applicants will be required to submit an essay explaining his/her passion for science and how he/she plans to use his/her talents and science to benefit humanity

This scholarship has been established by Dr. Will Lehman to encourage students to participate in study abroad opportunities as part of their college experience.

Eligibility Requirements
 
- 3.0 GPA
- Primary preference to degree-seeking students temporarily enrolling at a WCU partner university in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, or Germany through an established exchange program between WCU and the destination university
- Secondary preference given to students participating in mulit-week WCU faculty-led study abroad experiences in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, or Germany
- Demonstrated aptitude for language learning
- Financial need

Endowed through the generosity of Andrew Chmar and Gayle Watkins, this scholarship provides support for students in the Brinson Honors College who participate in study abroad or faculty-led trips.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Members in good standing of the Brinson Honors College
- Participation in study abroad or a faculty-led trip
- Consideration may be given to students with financial need, but selection should not be made on need alone
- Preference given to students who have not previously participated in study away opportunities at WCU

Endowed through the generosity of Al Ledford, this scholarship provides support for students in the Doctor of Psychology program.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Psy. D. Program
- Preference given to fulltime students (9 hours)
- Preference given to students with financial need

Endowed in memory of Christopher Cash, this fund was established to provide scholarships to nursing students at Western Carolina University.

Eligibility Requirements

- Admitted into the nursing program
- Academic achievement
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hrs)

-This scholarship requires applicants to submit a one-page essay outlining why they have chosen the nursing profession.

This annual scholarship provides financial support for a full time undergraduate student who is in good standing with Western Carolina University and is a member of the Western Carolina University varsity Cheerleading Team.

Eligibility Requirements

- Undergraduate student
- Good academic standing
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Member of WCU varsity cheerleading team

Endowed through the generosity of Brooke and Jason Roberts, this scholarship provides support to a member of the WCU Track and Field or Cross Country team.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 3.0 GPA
- Preference given to an undergraduate student who is either a new first-year student or new transfer student
- Meets NCAA eligibility requirements for competition at the time of award
- Member of WCU's intercollegiate track and field or cross country team
 

Endowed through the generosity of family, friends, and colleagues of Claire Collins, this scholarship provides support for students majoring in a program in the David O. Belcher College of Fine and Performing Arts.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Major within the David O, Belcher College of Fine and Performing Arts
- Preference given to students in the School of Stage and Screen, including musical theatre, acting, stage and screen, and entertainment design and technology

Established through the generosity of friends of Dr. Teagarden, this scholarship provides support to students who are majoring in business administration and law.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in business administration and law
- No sanctions in place at the time of award

Endowed through the generosity of Drs. David and Mae Claxton, this scholarship provides financial support to students majoring in health and physical education.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in health and physical education

Endowed through the generosity of Thomas and Elizabeth Clegg, this scholarship provides support for dependents and grandchildren of service members who honorably served on active duty. Tom and his son are WCU alumni.

Eligibility Requirements

- 2.75 GPA
- Major in the College of Arts and Sciences with preference given to history majors
- Dependent or grandchild of veteran who served honorably on active duty for a minimum of six months as documented on DD214 discharge document (Veterans may be from any military component active, retired, National Guard, or reserves.)
- No sanctions in place at the time of award
- Preference given to students with financial need

Endowed by Joseph W. Dodson, this scholarship is named for Clinton F. Dodson and provides financial support for student-athletes at Western Carolina University.

Eligibility Requirements

- Undergraduate student
- Member of WCU intercollegiate athletic team
- Good academic standing

Endowed through the generosity of the Norton family, this scholarship provides financial assistance for students who are high school graduates from McDowell County.

Eligibility Requirements

- High school graduates from McDowell County (NC)
- Scholastic achievement and capability
- Character and citizenship
- Leadership ability

- This scholarship may be renewed to a maximum of four years as long as recipient remains in good academic standing.

Endowed through the generosity of the North Carolina Chapter of the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA-NC), this scholarship provides support for students majoring in construction management.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 2.5 GPA
- Major in construction management
- North Carolina residents
- Preference given to students with financial need

Endowed by Dan Brooks, former player and friend of Head Football Coach and Director of Athletics Bob Waters, this scholarship provides support to members of the WCU intercollegiate football team. 

Eligibility Requirements

- Must be member of intercollegiate football team who was a walk-on athlete
- 2.5 GPA
- Must embody the leadership qualities of Coach Waters
- Good academic standing

Endowed through the generosity of Les Herrin, this scholarship provides support to student-athletes on WCU's intercollegiate football team.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Student-athlete on WCU's intercollegiate football team
- Financial need
- Preference is given to walk-on student-athletes
- Preference given to students from Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, and Swain counties

This scholarship has been established in honor of Coach Don Powers, and provides support for student-athletes on the intercollegiate football team.

Eligibility Requirements

- 2.5 GPA
- Member of the intercollegiate football team
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours UG, 9 hours GR)

- This scholarship may be renewed to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient continues to meet all eligibility criteria.
 

Endowed through the generosity of family and friends of Johnny Wike, this scholarship provides support for student-athletes.

Eligibility Requirements

- 2.5 GPA
- Student-athlete on the WCU's intercollegiate football or men's or women's golf team
- Good standing
- Preference given to students majoring in a teacher education program

Endowed in memory of Coach Alphonso "Mutt" DeGraffenreid, this scholarship provides support for student-athletes who are members of WCU's intercollegiate football team. In addition to coaching, DeGraffenreid earned two degrees from WCU.

Eligibility Requirements
 
- 2.5 GPA
- Student-athlete participating on WCU's intercollegiate football team
- Good academic standing
- No sanctions in place at the time of award
- Recipient must embrace the characteristics of Coach DeGraffenreid showing tremendous leadership, character, and loyalty to his teammates
- Preference will be given to a student-athlete with economic hardship

This scholarship has been endowed by Tom and Anne Bowers and Barbara Manke in memory of Colleen McMillan. Colleen was a social work major at Western Carolina University. This scholarship provides support to social work majors who have demonstrated financial need.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in social work
- Preference given to undergraduate students
- Financial need

The College of Business Alumni and Friends Scholarship fund was endowed by gifts from many individuals received during the 1997-1998 academic year. The fund provides support to students pursuing a major within the College of Business.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA in major courses
- Major in the College of Business
- UG recipients must be enrolled fulltime (12 hrs)
- GR recipients must be working fulltime
- Evidence of participation in extracurricular activities (UG) and community involvement (GR)
- Preference is given to undergraduate students

Endowed through the generosity of Ricardo Nazario y Colon, this scholarship provides support for students pursing a degree in education.

Eligibility Requirements:

- GR/DO students
- Preference shall be given to students in the Educational Leadership EdD program from traditionally underrepresented groups in school/educational leadership
 

Endowed through the generosity of Ricardo Nazario y Colon, this scholarship provides support for students pursing a degree in education.

Eligibility Requirements:

- UG students
- Preference shall be given to students participating in Call Me MiSTER, STEP, or similar programs aimed at diversifying teacher recruitment pipelines
 

The CSD Excellence Award originated after the 2009-10 year when the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders received the coveted WCU Academic Program of Excellence Award. Since this time, the CSD Excellence Award has been awarded annually to a graduate student who demonstrates academic and clinical excellence and is known for his/her high professional standards.          

Eligibility Requirements

- Communication sciences and disorders program
- GR students
 

Endowed through the generosity of David and Phyllis Spaugh, this fund provides support for educational and/or professional development, experiential learning, training, or classroom support for sport management majors.

Eligibility Requirements:

- to support for educational and/or professional development, experiential learning, training, or classroom support for sport management majors
- to support sport management faculty and/or student research that has the potential to positively impact society

Established in 2005 by Craig and Denise Dubow, this scholarship provides support to one highly deserving student from Jackson, Macon, or Transylvania County year throughout the student's four-year career at Western Carolina University. Recipients must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Permanent residents of Jackson, Macon, or Transylvania County
- Undergraduate students
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Financial Need

- This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of four years as long as recipient continues to meet the criteria.

Endowed through the generosity of Mike Crawford, this scholarship provides support for students in the Brinson Honors College.

Eligibility Requirements:

- GPA consistent with Brinson Honors College standards
- Good standing in the Brinson Honors College
- UG student
- Major in the College of Education and Allied Professions or accounting
- Preference given to first-year students in the Brinson Honors College
- Preference given to students who graduated from Smoky Mountain High School
- Preference given to students who have attained the rank of Eagle Scout

- This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of four consecutive years as long as recipients continue to meet all scholarship eligibility requirements.

This endowed scholarship fund was established in honor of Joseph and Mabel Crum, and provides support for English majors with substantial community involvement.

Eligibility Requirements

- Major in English
- Sophomore, junior, or senior
- Academic achievement
- Participation in school activities
- Social and civic contribution

This endowed scholarship fund was established in honor of Joseph and Mabel Crum, and provides support for Math majors with substantial community involvement.

Eligibility Requirements

- Major in math
- Sophomore, junior, or senior
- Academic achievement
- Participation in school activities
- Social and civic contribution

Established in 1995, this fund was established by alumni of Cullowhee High School to assist former students or relatives of former students, faculty, and staff of Cullowhee High in attending Western Carolina University. Candidates will be recommended by the Cullowhee High School Alumni Scholarship Committee for selection by the University Scholarship Committee.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Former students or relative of former student, faculty or staff of Cullowhee High School
- Highly motivated to succeed
- Financial need

Established by Jesse Flake, this fund provides support for graduates of Smoky Mountain High School who have a connection to the Cullowhee school district. Potential recipients will be graduates of the elementary school serving the Cullowhee school district, or have permanent residence in the Cullowhee school district, or be a direct descendant of a graduate of Cullowhee High School. 

Eligibility Requirements

- New Freshmen
- Smoky Mountain High School (NC) graduates
- Graduates of the elementary school serving the Cullowhee school district, OR residents of the Cullowhee school district, OR a direct descendants (child, grandchild, great-grandchild, etc.) of a graduate of Cullowhee High School
- Academic achievement
- Participation in various school activities
- Overall social and civic contributions
- Financial need

- This scholarship may be renewed to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient remains in good academic standing and continues to meet eligibility criteria.

Endowed through the generosity of Curtis and Enid Meltzer, this scholarship fund provides support to students who are pursuing a bachelor's degree in one of the College of Arts and Sciences programs. Curtis enrolled in a number of history courses at Western Carolina University following his retirement in Highlands, North Carolina.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.5 GPA
- Preference given to students pursuing a bachelor's degree within the College of Arts and Sciences
- Rising junior
- No sanctions in force at the time of award

- This scholarship may be renewed for the senior year as long as the recipient maintains a 3.5 GPA.

Endowed through the generosity of Curtis and Enid Meltzer, this scholarship fund provides support to students who are pursuing a bachelor's degree in one of the College of Arts and Sciences programs. Curtis enrolled in a number of history courses at Western Carolina University following his retirement in Highlands, North Carolina.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.5 GPA
- Preference given to students pursuing a bachelor's degree within the College of Arts and Sciences
- Rising junior
- No sanctions in force at the time of award

 

This scholarship, established by the Wellmon Family, provides support to students who graduated from a Burke County (NC) High Hchool. Mr. Wellmon, who graduated from Western Carolina College (now Western Carolina University) in 1958, grew up in Burke County. Preference will be given to graduates of East Burke High School.

Eligibility Requirements

- Graduates of a Burke County (NC) High School
- Preference given to graduates of East Burke High School
- Preference given to new freshmen
- Overall achievement
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Financial need

This scholarship has been established through the generosity of Dale and Debbie Sims. It will provide support to graduate or undergraduate students with preference given to students in the political science and public affairs programs. Dale is a WCU alumnus.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Preference given to undergraduate students majoring in political science or graduate students in the public affairs program
- Preference given to students with financial need

- This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient continues to meet all eligibility requirements.

Endowed through the generosity of Dale and Debbie Sims, this scholarship provides support to student-athletes who are members of WCU's intercollegiate baseball team.  Dale is an alumnus of Western Carolina University.

Eligibility Requirements

- 2.5 GPA
- Member of WCU baseball team
- Good academic standing
- No sanctions in place at the time of award

Dale and Dianne Hollifield, graduates of Western Carolina, endowed this scholarship as an expression of affection for their alma mater. Through this scholarship, they hope to encourage the recruitment of student-athletes from their home community.

Eligibility Requirements

- Member of WCU intercollegiate football team
- Graduate of a Cleveland County high school
- Undergraduate student
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Good academic standing
- In the event there are no student-athletes who meet the above criteria, the scholarship may be awarded to the recipient of the Dale and Dianne Hollifield Football Scholarship.

This scholarship, endowed by Dale and Dianne Hollifield, provides financial support for deserving student athletes to attend and participate on the intercollegiate football team through the walk-on process at Western Carolina University.

Eligibility Requirements

-Member of the WCU intercollegiate football team
- Undergraduate student
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Preference given to students who became a member of the intercollegiate football team through the walk-on process

Endowed through the generosity of Daniel Yoe, this scholarship provides support for students in the College of Business.

Eligibility Requirements

- Major in the College of Business
- Preference given to students with an interest in advancing the study of free enterprise
- Financial need

Established by the family of Daniel L. Saddler, this scholarship provides support for graduate level counseling students.  Dr. Saddler was a professor and counselor trainer at Western Carolina University from 1972 until his death in 1989.  This scholarship represents a celebration of his life and the positive influence he brought to his students, colleagues, and the counseling profession.

Eligibility Requirements

- Graduate student
- Counseling program
- 18 hours completed in counseling program
- Preference given to part-time students
- Program activities outside the course curriculum
- Involvement in community and civic activities
- Commitment to professional development

The scholarship was endowed by Bill and Susan Morgan and Barry and Terry Morgan in honor and memory of Danielle "Dani" West Morgan, a 2004 graduate of Western Carolina University. The fund provides scholarship support to students who are majoring in English or Criminal Justice and who have outstanding moral integrity and a commitment to service. The scholarship alternates between English and Criminal Justice majors.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in criminal justice
- Preference given to juniors and seniors
- No sanctions in place at the time of award
- Preference given to students with financial need
- Preference given to students who demonstrate outstanding moral integrity and a commitment to service
- This scholarship alternates between the English and criminal justice programs

The scholarship was endowed by Bill and Susan Morgan and Barry and Terry Morgan in honor and memory of Danielle "Dani" West Morgan, a 2004 graduate of Western Carolina University. The fund provides scholarship support to students who are majoring in English or Criminal Justice and who have outstanding moral integrity and a commitment to service. The scholarship alternates between English and criminal justice majors.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in English
- Preference given to juniors and seniors
- No sanctions in place at the time of award
- Preference given to students with financial need
- Preference given to students who demonstrate outstanding moral integrity and a commitment to service
- This scholarship alternates between the English and criminal justice programs

Endowed through the generosity of Dr. David Shapiro and Kay Slattery Shapiro, this scholarship provides support to students in the communication sciences and disorders program.

Eligibility Requirements

- Preference given to graduate students
- Communication Sciences and Disorders program
- Preference given to students with an interest to specialize in assessment and treatment of fluency disorders
- Preference given to students who recognize the positive potential of the human condition
- Preference given to those students demonstrating a significant personal and professional commitment to CSD
- Preference given to students who have personal experience with the challenges of a fluency disorder
- Good academic standing

- Applicants will be required to submit a personal statement of purpose.

Endowed through the generosity of David and Brenda Warlick, this scholarship provides support for students in the School of Music.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in music
- Accepted by the School of Music through live audition
- Preference given to students in instrumental music or music education
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Preference given to students actively participating in School of Music ensembles and activities

Established by the generosity of David and Marie Brinkley, this scholarship provides support for members of the WCU intercollegiate football team.

Eligibility Requirements

- Member of WCU's intercollegiate football team
- UG student
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Out-of-state resident, medical redshirt, and/or summer school enrollment

Endowed through the generosity of Alex Cabe, this scholarship provides support for western North Carolina students who are pursuing a degree in accounting.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Preference given to students demonstrating strong academic performance
- Preference given to students majoring in accounting
- Preference given to students from Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, Swain, and Transylvania counties

- This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient remains in good academic standing and continues to meet all eligibility requirements.

Endowed through the generosity of Alex Cabe, this scholarship provides support for western North Carolina students who are pursuing a degree in education.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Preference given to students demonstrating strong academic performance
- Preference given to students with a major in the School of Teaching and Learning
- Preference given to students from Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, Swain, and Transylvania counties

- This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient remains in good academic standing and continues to meet all eligibility requirements.

Endowed through the generosity of Rebecca and Michael Schlosser, this scholarship provides support for members of the WCU Honors College. Rebecca is a WCU alumna and has served as a member of the WCU Foundation Board.

Eligibility Requirements

- Member in good standing of the WCU Honors College
- Financial need

-This scholarship may be renewed to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient continues to meet the criteria for the scholarship.

The David H. Brown Scholarship was established in recognition of Mr. Brown's dedicated concern for the education of young people. A native of Jackson County, he attended the Cullowhee Normal and Industrial School (now WCU) and served as superintendent of Jackson County (NC) Schools for many years. The scholarship was initiated by his wife, Grace Hall Brown, and other members of his family.

Eligibility Requirements

- Preference given to students who are visually impaired
- Academic achievement
- Social and civic achievement and potential

Endowed through the generosity of David and Lisa Hill, this scholarship provides financial support for members of the WCU intercollegiate baseball team.

- 3.5 GPA
- Member of the WCU intercollegiate baseball team
- Good academic standing

This scholarship was endowed by Edith Hall as a memorial to her son, David McKee Hall, Jr., and provides support for students who have declared their intention to pursue the study of law.

Eligibility Requirements

- Preference shall be given to students who have declared their intention to pursue the study of law
- 3.4 GPA and no sanctions in place at the time of award
- Resident of Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Madison, or Swain County (in the event that there are no students from these counties who meet the other criteria, students from any western NC county including and west of a line from Madison, Buncombe and Henderson counties may be considered)
- Demonstrated leadership ability through membership of a WCU club or activity and/or civic activity or contribution

Endowed by Chancellor David Belcher and his wife Susan, this scholarship provides support to new freshmen who will be members of the Honors College.

Eligibility Requirements

- Freshmen
- 3.5 unweighted GPA
- Member of the WCU Honors College
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Preference given to students with financial need
- Good academic standing

- This scholarship may be renewed to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient maintains a 3.5 GPA on WCU coursework and continues to meet the other eligibility criteria for the scholarship.

Endowed by John Young, this scholarship is in memory of David Young who had a passion for English and Scottish history. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide support to graduate students who are pursuing a degree in history.

Eligibility Requirements

- Preference given to students with at least a 3.5 GPA
- Graduate student
- History program
- Preference given to students who graduated from a high school in Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, Swain, or Transylvania counties
- Preference given to students who plan to teach history at the university or community college level
- Good academic standing
- No sanctions in place at the time of award

Established through the generosity of caring donors, this scholarship provides support for students in WCU's School of Nursing.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Major in nursing
- NC resident
- Recipients must remain in good standing with the School of Nursing

- This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of two years as long as recipients continue to meet all eligibility requirements.

Endowed through the generosity of Joan and Carroll Humphries, this fund provides support for students in WCU's Educational Leadership and School Administration programs.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Ed.D. in Educational Leadership (P-12 concentration) or School Administration Program
- Preference given to students with financial need
- Donor wishes that when awarding, special consideration be given to students from historically underrepresented groups in school leadership

Family and friends established this scholarship in memory of Dean Carroll Plemmons, a 1960 graduate of Western Carolina College (now Western Carolina University). This scholarship provides support to student-leaders who are actively involved in campus organizations.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- WCU students who have completed at least 30 hours of coursework are eligible for consideration
- Applicants must be active or past participants in three of the four following activities:
- Campus social organization (fraternity, sorority, or the university equivalent)
- Civic or campus service organization
- Campus academic organization (honorary society, academic club, etc.)
- Campus organization that promotes WCU (intercollegiate athletics, cheerleading, band, ambassadors, etc.)
- Applicants must have held a leadership position within two of the activities listed above

The Dean Martin Scholarship has been established through the generosity of family, friends, and colleagues to honor the memory of Dean Martin, a former WCU faculty member. The fund provides support to students who are majoring in management, marketing, or one of the graduate business programs.

Eligibility Requirements

- Major in management, marketing, or one of the graduate business programs
- 3.25 GPA
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hrs UG, 9 hrs GR)

Endowed through the generosity of Debbie and Dale Sims, this scholarship provides support for students pursuing a degree in inclusive or special education.

Eligibility Requirements:

- UG or GR students
- Major in inclusive education or special education
- Good academic standing
- Preference given to students who engage in activities through the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning
- Preference given to students who express a career interest in teaching special/inclusive education
- Preference given to students with financial need

This scholarship may be renewed to a maximum of four years as long as recipients continue to meet all eligibility criteria.

Endowed through the generosity of Debbie and Dale Sims, this scholarship provides support to members of the WCU intercollegiate soccer team. Dale is a WCU alumnus and Dale and Debbie have both served on the WCU Foundation Board.

Eligibility Requirements

- 2.5 GPA
- Student-athlete on WCU's women's intercollegiate soccer team
- No sanctions in place at the time of award
- Preference given to students engaged in at least 12 hours of civic volunteer activities or service learning on an annual basis

- This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient continues to meet all eligibility criteria.

Endowed by former Chancellor John Bardo and his wife Deborah, this fund provides support for entering Western Carolina University freshmen who are children and grandchildren of current WCU employees. Preference will be given to children of SPA employees. The scholarship should be used to help students defray the upfront costs associated with beginning college.

Eligibility Requirements

- New freshmen
- Children and grandchildren of current WCU employees
- Preference given to children and grandchildren of SPA employees
- Academic merit
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Financial need

To provide support for upper class members of the women's varsity tennis team, the Jagger Scholarship will be based on academic achievement, talent, potential and overall participation in social, civic, and school activities. Successful candidates for the Jagger Scholarship will also have an interest in attending graduate school after completion of their undergraduate coursework.

Eligibility Requirements

- Member of Western Carolina University intercollegiate tennis team
- Academic Achievement
- Social and civic contributions
- Participation in school activities
- Sophomore, junior, or senior
- 3.0 GPA
- Interest in attending graduate school

Established through the generosity of Pat Fearheiley and Kathy Courtney, this scholarship provides financial support to students who are majoring in a program with the College of Education and Allied Professions.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 3.0 GPA
- UG students
- Major in the College of Education and Allied Professions
- Financial need

Established through the generosity of Pat Fearheiley and Kathy Courtney, this scholarship provides financial support to students who are majoring in a program in the College of Health and Human Sciences.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 3.0 GPA
- UG students
- Major in the College of Health and Human Sciences
- Financial need

Endowed through the generosity of Mark Dellinger, this scholarship provides support for students majoring in business.

Eligibility Requirements

- 2.8 GPA
- Major in the College of Business
- Junior or senior
- Preference given to members of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity
- Preference given to students with financial need

Endowed by the Delta Omicron alumni of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity in memory of Jack Wesley Barnett, this scholarship provides support for active Delta Sigma Phi members who are in good standing with the fraternity, as well as the university. Barnett served as chapter advisor and professor in the College of Business at Western Carolina University.

Eligibility Requirements

- Active members in good standing with Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity
- Undergraduate student
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Good academic standing
- Academic achievement
- Demonstrated community, fraternity, and civic responsibility and involvement

- In the event that there is no active Delta Sigma Phi Chapter, this scholarship will support undergraduate students who are majoring in one of WCU's College of Business programs.

Established by the Delta Zeta Sorority, this scholarship provides support to active sisters of Delta Zeta who are in good standing. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership, service, and personal growth.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Active sister in good standing with Delta Zeta Sorority
- UG students
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Preference will be given to students who excel in school activities, leadership, service and personal growth
- No sanctions in place at the time of award

Endowed through the generosity of Dennis and Sheila Zink, this scholarship provides support to students in the College of Business with a preference for sales and marketing majors.  Dennis Zink, a 1971 graduate of WCU, established this scholarship to show his desire to give back to his alma mater.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Preference given to students majoring in sales and marketing
- Fulltime enrollment (12 credit hours)
- Preference given to North Carolina residents
- Preference given to students with demonstrated financial need

Endowed through the generosity of Hollye Moss and Jon Marvel, this scholarship provides support to students in the College of Business.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 3.0 GPA
- UG students
- Major in the College of Business
- Rising juniors and seniors
- Donors wish that in awarding, special consideration be given to groups that are underrepresented at WCU such as military veterans and reservists (United States Army, United States Marine Corps, United States Navy, United States Air Force, United States Coast Guard)

Established by the generosity of Pauline Collins, this scholarship provides support for students majoring in chemisty. The scholarship is in honor of Denver Talmage Bryson, an alumnus in the class of 1941.

Eligibility Requirements

- Major in chemistry

Endowed through the generosity of the department of anthropology and sociology, this scholarship provides support for students who are majoring in departmental major, or minoring in Cherokee studies.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in anthropology, forensic anthropology, or sociology, or minor in Cherokee studies
- Completed 24 hours of coursework at WCU
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- No sanctions in place at time of award
- Preference given to students with financial need

This scholarship was established with funds received by the Western Carolina University Biology Department as the recipient of the Academic Award of Excellence in 1986. It is intended to support students who are majoring in biology.

Eligibility Requirements

- Major in biology

Endowed through the generosity of Diane and Ray McPhail, this fund provides support for Honors College students who are particpating in study abroad.

Eligibility Requirements

- Member of the Honors College in good standing
- Recipient must have a need for financial support for study abroad expenses including travel, fees, room and board

Endowed through the generosity of Dianne and Larry Lynch, this scholarship provides support for student-athletes in the College of Business. Dianne was an employee of the State of North Carolina for 37 years prior to her retirement. She served as a Western Carolina University employee from 1995 until 2013 as the institution's Director of Equal Employment Opportunity Programs and the Chief of Staff.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.25 GPA
- Student-athlete participating in one of WCU's intercollegiate sports
- Earned at least 60 hours of credit (junior or senior)
- Major in finance, entrepreneurship, hospitality and tourism, accounting, computer information systems, business administration and law, management, or sales and marketing
- Preference give to students with demonstrated financial need who may qualify for limited other need-based assistance

Endowed through the generosity of Brenda Marques, this scholarship provides support to graduate students in the dietetic internship program.

Eligibility Requirements

- Preference given to 3.2 GPA or better
- Health Sciences Program
- Enrolled in the dietetic internship program
- Graduate students
- Preference given to North Carolina residents
- DPD verification statement
- Good academic standing

- This scholarship is renewable as long as the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

Established through a bequest from the estate of Louise Hooper, this scholarship is awarded to students who are native to Jackson County, NC, and who have financial need.

Eligibility Requirements

- Native residents of Jackson County (NC)
- Academic achievement
- Community involvement
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours UG, 9 hours GR)
- Financial need

Established through the generosity of McKenzie Dillingham, this scholarship provides support for students majoring in construction management.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in construction management
- Preference given to student involved in activities and service to their community
- Donor wishes that when awarding, special consideration be given to students who are statistically underrepresented in the construction management major

Richard and Ouida Davis have endowed this scholarship to provide support to doctoral students in educational leadership and undergraduate students who are proficient in a foreign language and will participating in a study abroad program for at least one semester. The award will alternate between these two groups of applicants.

Eligibility Requirements

- Doctoral students in educational leadership
- Fulltime enrollment (9 hours)
- Good academic standing

Richard and Ouida Davis have endowed this scholarship to provide support to doctoral students in educational leadership and undergraduate students who are proficient in a foreign language and will participating in a study abroad program for at least one semester. The award will alternate between these two groups of applicants.

Eligibility Requirements

- Undergraduate students who are proficient in a foreign language and who are participating in a study abroad program for at least one semester
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Good academic standing

Endowed through the generosity of Don and Belinda Carringer, this scholarship provides support for students from western North Carolina. Dr. Carringer was a physician for WCU's Health Services for 13 years prior to retirement.

Eligibility Requirements

- 2.5 GPA
- UG students
- Current or former resident of Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Macon, or Swain county
- No sanctions in place at the time of award

- This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of four years as long as recipients continue to meet all eligibility criteria.
 

Endowed through the generosity of Doug Nickel, Jennifer Phillips, Zach Phillips, Johnathan Nickel, and Catharina Nickel, this scholarship provides support for students who are majoring in nursing.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 3.0 GPA
- Preference given to nursing majors
- Financial need

- Applicants will be required to submit an essay addressing the importance of service to others

This scholarship has been established by WCU alumna, Donna Winbon, to provide scholarship support to undergraduate students who have at least a 3.0 GPA.

Eligibility Requirements

- Preference given to students with 3.0 GPA
- Undergraduate students
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Good academic standing
- Preference given to students with financial need

-This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of four years as long as recipient continues to meet all eligibility criteria.

Endowed through the generosity of Dr. John Bell, this scholarship provides financial support to students in the fine or performing arts. 

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in any program in the Belcher College of Fine and Performing Arts
- NC resident
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hrs UG, 9 hrs GR)
- Financial need

Established through the generosity of Gayle and Earl Dorsey, this scholarship provides support for students in the College of Health and Human Sciences.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Major in a program within the College of Health and Human Sciences
- Resident of Jackson County (NC)
- Preference given to first generation college students

Endowed through the generosity of Doug Bailey, this scholarship provides financial support to students in the public affairs program.

Eligibility Requirements

- Public affairs program
- Fulltime enrollment (9 credit hours per semester)

Endowed through the generosity of Scott Hummel and Cindy McCauley Hummel, this scholarship provides support for College of Business students.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Major in the College of Business
- UG or GR students
- Financial Need
- Preference given to students who have demonstrated community services or service club activities
- Preference given to students from Mecklenburg County

Established through the generosity of Tim Moore and David Moore, this scholarship provides support for students pursuing a degree in the College of Business.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in the College of Business
- Junior, senior, or graduate student
- Preference given to first generation college students
- Preference given to students residing in the rural Appalachian region to include the following counties:  Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, and Yancey in North Carolina; Franklin, Habersham, Rabun, Stephens, and Towns in Georgia; and Blount, Cocke, Monroe, Polk, and Sevier in Tennessee
- Donor wishes that when awarding, special consideration be given to students who are underrepresented at WCU including groups that increase diversity and/or military or veterans
 

Endowed through the generosity of Susan Kosma and other donors, this scholarship honors Dr. Barbara Cosper, who served as a professor in the nutrition and dietetics program at Western Carolina University. The fund provides support for students in that major.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.5 GPA
- Major in nutrition and dietetics
- Preference given to juniors and seniors
- Financial need

Endowed through the generosity of Carol Burton, this scholarship provides support for international graduate students.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- GR or DO students
- First preference given to international students from Jamaica
- Second preference given to any international student
 

Endowed through the generosity of Brandon Robinson, this scholarship is in honor of Dr. Daryl Hale and provides support to students who are majoring in philosophy, special or interdisciplinary studies.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.25 GPA
- Major in philosophy, special studies, or interdisciplinary studies
- Junior or senior
- Financial need

Applicants will be required to submit a 1000 word essay that describes the pivotal moral and/or socio-political insights of a particular historical figure in philosophy or religion, and how that insight transformed Western and/or Eastern thought to pursue a "changed way of thinking" that still has power in our current thinking and acting.
 

Endowed by Dr. Keith Ramsey and his mother Mrs. Donald Maxwell Ramsey, this scholarship provides support for juniors and seniors who are in a pre-professional program of study for medicine.

Eligibility Requirements

- Recipients will have been under the guidance and supervision of a pre-professional advisor for pre-med
- Junior or senior
- Academic achievement
- Meaningful participation in various school activities
- Social and civic contributions

Established through the generosity of Suzanne McDowell, this scholarship primarily provides support for students in the College of Education and Allied Professions.  Dr. McDowell was a member of the WCU faculty for more than 20 years.

Eligibility Requirements:

- UG students
- Preference given to students in the College of Education and Allied Professions
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours each semester)
- Preference given to students with financial need

Endowed through the generosity of Dr. Francis Owl-Smith, this scholarship provides support to students pursuing a degree in the health sciences. Dr. Owl-Smith is a WCU alumna.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Preference given to students with a major in a health sciences program
- UG students
- Preference given to students from Cherokee, Graham, Clay, Macon, Swain, Jackson, Transylvania, or Haywood counties in North Carolina
- Preference given to first generation college students
- Preference given to students with financial need
- Good academic standing
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)

-This scholarship may be renewed to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

The Dr. Janice Holt Scholarship was endowed by her sons, Adam and David, and her husband, Robert, in her memory and in honor of her many contributions to the education profession. The scholarship provides support to rising WCU seniors who are participants of the Whee Teach program.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Rising senior
- Member of Whee Teach
- No sanctions in place at time of award

Dr. Jacqueline Jacobs, retired WCU professor, has endowed this scholarship in memory of her husband and in honor of his work in the field of special education. With preference given to students in the Special Education MAT or MAED program, this scholarship provides support to graduate students in good acedemic standing.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.5 GPA
- GR students
- Preference given to students in the Special Education MAT or MAED program
- Recipient can be enrolled fulltime (9 hours) or part-time

Endowed through gifts from generous donors, this scholarship is named for Dr. Kathleen Wright who served as department head and faculty member in the communication program. Preference will be given to students seeking a bachelor of science degree in communication.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in communication
- No sanctions in place at the time of award

Endowed through the generosity of Kirk Smith, this scholarship provides support to students in the College of Education and Allied Professions.

Eligibility requirements:

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in the College of Education and Allied Professions
- Preference given to students in the Human Services Department (GR and UG)
- Preference given to students with financial need

- This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of three years as long as the recipient continues to meet all eligibility requirements.

Endowed through the generosity of Mark and Katherine Whitehead, this scholarship provides support to members of the WCU Honors College who are entering the healthcare field.

Eligibility Requirements

- Member in good standing of the Brinson Honors College
- Preference given to pre-professional students planning to attend medical school

- This scholarship may be renewed to a maximum of four years as long as recipient remains in good standing with The Honors College.

Endowed through the generosity of Leroy and Judy Kauffman, this scholarship provides support to students pursuing a degree in accounting.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 3.0 GPA
- Preference given to UG students majoring in accounting

Endowed through the generosity of Dr. Edward Morse, this fellowship provides support for graduate students in the social work program. This scholarship has been established to honor Dr. Morse's wife, Dr. Patricia Murray Morse, who is the social work program director at WCU.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.8 GPA
- GR students
- Social work program
- Satisfactory academic progress towards a social work degree

Endowed through the generosity of Susan Jenkins, this scholarship provides support to students from western North Carolina. Dr. Jenkins has served on the WCU Foundation Board.

Eligibility Requirements

- 2.75 GPA
- Resident of a western North Carolina county
- Donor wishes that when awarding, special consideration be given to students who help achieve ethnic diversity at WCU

- This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of four years as long as recipients continue to meet all eligibility criteria.

Endowed through the generosity of Gerald and Judy Matheny, this scholarship is in honor of Dr. William Higgins and provides support for students who are majoring in English.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in English
- Junior or senior
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours each semester)
- No sanctions in place at the time of award
- Financial need may be considered by committee
- Preference given to students who excel not only in academics, but also in campus and community leadership
 

Endowed through the generosity of Duane and Wanda Reid, this scholarship provides support to education and business majors.  Preference is given to students who are the first in their family to go to college and who are involved in community activities.

Eligibility Requirements

- 2.5 GPA
- Junior or senior
- Major in business
- Preference will be given to first generation college students who are involved in community activities
- Good academic standing

Endowed through the generosity of Duane and Wanda Reid, this scholarship provides support to education and business majors.  Preference is given to students who are the first in their family to go to college and who are involved in community activities.

Eligibility Requirements

- 2.5 GPA
- Junior or senior
- Major in education
- Preference will be given to first generation college students who are involved in community activities
- Good academic standing

Established by the generosity of the Duke Energy Foundation, this scholarship provides support for students who are majoring in an engineering or engineering technology field.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in engineering or engineering technology
- Juniors and seniors
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Financial need
- Preference given to students with an interest in electric power careers
- Preference given to underrepresented populations

 

Established in 2000, the Duncan Tye Scholarship provides support for students who are rising seniors majoring in finance.  Dr. Tye was a member of the WCU faculty.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA in major courses
- Major in finance
- Rising senior
- Participation in student affairs activities

Dwight and Jessie Ryland have established this scholarship in order to provide scholarship support for students who are majoring in education. Jessie Ryland earned her bachelors and masters degrees from Western Carolina University and worked as a high school counselor for many years. Dwight earned his bachelor's degree in secondary education and taught social studies for several years.

Eligibility Requirements

- Major in math education or science education
- Preference given to juniors and seniors
- Graduate students may be considered secondarily
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours UG, 9 hours GR)

Established by the generosity of the Eaton Corporation, this annual scholarship provides support for students who are majoring in an engineering field.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in engineering
- UG students
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Preference given to students with demonstrated financial need

 

Lucile Reed Edwards endowed this scholarship in memory of her parents, Ed Reed, a Jackson County businessman, and Bertha Henson Reed, a 1908 graduate of Cullowhee State Normal and Industrial School (now WCU) and public school teacher.

Eligibility Requirements

- Junior or senior
- Preference given to graduates of a Jackson County high school (NC)
- Major in business
- Academic achievement
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)

Lucile Reed Edwards endowed this scholarship in memory of her parents, Ed Reed, a Jackson County businessman, and Bertha Henson Reed, a 1908 graduate of Cullowhee State Normal and Industrial School (now WCU) and public school teacher.

Eligibility Requirements

- Junior or senior
- Preference given to graduates of a Jackson County high school (NC)
- Major in education
- Academic achievement
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)

Endowed through the generosity of Ed and Donna Broadwell, this scholarship provides support to students from western North Carolina who have financial need.

Eligibility Requirements

- Undergraduate students
- Graduates of public high schools in western North Carolina
- Preference given to students from Buncombe, Haywood, and Henderson counties
- Academic achievement
- Financial need

-This scholarship may be renewed to a maximum of four years as long as recipients continue to meet eligibility requirements.

Endowed through the generosity of Ed and Donna Broadwell and HomeTrust Bank, this scholarship provides support for students who graduated from public high schools in western North Carolina. The scholarship is a celebration of Ed's 48 year career with HomeTrust Bank. Ed has also served as both a member and Chair of WCU's Board of Trustees.

Eligibility Requirements

- Undergraduate students
- Graduates of public high schools in western North Carolina
- Preference given to students from Buncombe, Haywood, and Henderson counties
- Academic achievement
- Financial need

-This scholarship may be renewed to a maximum of four years as long as recipients continue to meet eligibility requirements.

Paul and Cecelia Caldwell established this fund in honor of Paul's parents, Ed and Nell Caldwell, and their lifelong work and dedication to education. This scholarship will help disadvantaged students from western North Carolina obtain college degrees.

Eligibility Requirements

- 2.5 GPA
- Graduates of a high school in one of the western North Carolina counties
- Significant financial need

Endowed through the generosity of Keith Ramsey, this scholarship provides support to students in the Pride of the Mountains Marching Band.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Second year or better member of the Pride of the Mountains Marching Band
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- North Carolina resident
- Preference given to students with financial need

Endowed through a gift from Robert "Bob" Hall, this scholarship is in honor and memory of his parents, Edith Moore Hall and David McKee Hall, Sr. This scholarship provides support to students in the medical field in recognition of the support that Edith and David gave to one of their sons who suffered from the bone disease osteomyelitis.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Preference given to students majoring in recreational therapy or physical therapy
- Junior or senior
- Preference given to residents of Jackson or Buncombe county
- No sanctions in place at the time of award

Established through the generosity of Edna Alsdurf, this scholarship provides financial support to WCU students.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Good academic standing

Endowed through the generosity of Kathleen Topolka Jorissen, this fund provides support for students pursuing an advanced degree in education.

Eligiblity Requirements:

- Enrolled in Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership, Masters of School Administration, or the Principal Licensure Graduate program
- Need for financial support for research or travel related to dissertation or professional development

Endowed through the generosity of Dr. Ingrid and Ms. Ornela Bego, this scholarship provides support to new first-year students who have participated in high school marching band.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 2.75 GPA
- UG students
- Fulltime enrollment (12 credit hours per semester)
- Preference given to incoming first-year students who have participated in high school marching band and have indicated an interest in joining the Pride of the Mountains Marching Band
- Donor wishes that when awarding, special consideration be given to students who will increase ethnic diversity on WCU's campus as a reflection of the honoree of this scholarship, Elira, an African American female
- Financial need

- This scholarship may be renewed to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient continues to meet all eligibility requirements.

Endowed through the generosity of Elisabeth and Wade St. John, this scholarship provides support to student-athletes who are members of the WCU intercollegiate baseball team.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Member of WCU baseball team
- Preference given to out-of-state students

-This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient continues to meet eligibility requirements.

Endowed through the generosity of Elisabeth and Wade St. John, this scholarship provides support to student who are members of the WCU Pride of the Mountains Marching Band.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- First preference given to students majoring in entrepreneurship
- Second preference given to students majoring in another College of Business program
- Member of the Pride of the Mountains Marching Band
- Preference given to out-of-state students

- This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of four years as long as recipient continues to meet eligibility requirements.

Endowed by Beth Tyson Lofquist, this scholarship provides support for students majoring in middle grades education.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in middle grades education
- Juniors or seniors
- Preference given to New Century Scholars
- Preference given to students from Jackson or Haywood County
- Second preference given to students from Swain, Macon, Clay, Graham, or Cherokee county (priority order)

This scholarship provides financial support for female student-athletes who play on any of the Western Carolina University women's athletic teams.

Eligibility Requirements

- Member of a WCU intercollegiate women's athletics team
- Undergraduate or graduate student
- Fulltime enrollment (12 credit hours per semester UG, 9 credit hours per semester GR)
- Good academic standing
- Preference given to students with a declared major in social work

Established by Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson, this scholarship is designated to assist education majors in attending Western Carolina University. Potential recipients will have earned at least a 3.0 GPA.

Eligibility Requirements

- Education majors
- 3.0 GPA
 

Endowed through the generosity of Carrie A. Powell, a graduate of the emergency medical care program, in honor of her professors, Dr. David Trigg, Dr. Michael Hubble, and Dr. Denise Wilfong, this scholarship provides support for students in the emergency medical care program.

Eligibility Requirements

- Preference given to students with a 3.0 GPA
- Major in emergency medical care
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Preference given to students from Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Jackson, Haywood, Macon, Swain, and Transylvania counties
- Preference given to first generation college students
- Preference given to students with financial need
- Preference given to students who are involved in extracurricular activities who demonstrate leadership ability
- Preference given to students who are completing their initial paramedic training

- This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of four years as long as recipients continue to meet eligibility requirements.

Established through the generosity of Entegra Bank, this scholarship provides support for students in the WCU College of Business.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in the College of Business
- UG students
- Resident of Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Polk, Swain, Transylvania
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Preference given to students with financial need

- This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of four years as along as the recipient continues to meet all eligibility requirements.

Established through the generosity of David and Edna Waldrop, this scholarship provides support for students pursuing a degree in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Eligibility Requirements:

- GR students
- Preference given to students in the Communication Sciences and Disorders Program
- Preference given to students residing in the rural Appalachian region of North Carolina including the 18 western counties of NC
- Donor wishes that when awarding this scholarship special consideration be given to students who are members of underrepresented populations, including groups that increase diversity

The Ernest Blanton Memorial Scholarship has been endowed through the generosity of Pat and David Kaemmerling in honor and memory of Pat's father, Ernest Blanton. This scholarship provides support to undergraduate students with preference given to students native to Cleveland County, NC.

Eligibility Requirements

- Preference given to new freshmen
- Preference given to 3.0 GPA or better
- Undergraduate student
- Preference given to Burns High School students
- Second preference given to students from Cleveland County, NC
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours per semester)
- Good academic standing

-Scholarship maybe be renewed to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient continues to meet the eligibility criteria.

Endowed by friends and family of Ernest McCracken in recognition of his lifelong commitment to the state of North Carolina and state employees, this scholarship provides support for undergraduate students who are residents of North Carolina. Selection will be based on overall social, civic, academic achievement and potential.

Eligibility Requirements

- Undergraduate students
- North Carolina residents
- Academic achievement
- Overall social and civic involvement
- Potential

The Excellence Transfer Scholarship provides financial support to high achieving transfer students.

Eligibility Requirements

- Academic achievement
- UG students
- Preference given to students who have earned an associate's degree
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)

- This scholarship may be renewed for one additional year as long as the recipient continues to meet eligibility requirements outlined in the scholarship agreement.

Established through the generosity of R. Parrish Ezell and Aimee Ezell, this scholarship provides support for students pursuing a degree in the College of Business.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in the College of Business
- Preference given to students pursuing a degree in finance
- Preference given to first-generation students
- Preference given to students with financial need

Julius and Barbara Pollard have established an endowed fund in honor of F.F. Pollard, Julius' father, to provide scholarship support to one academically deserving student each year at Western Carolina University. F.F. attended Cullowhee Normal and Industrial School (now Western Carolina University) in 1921.   

Eligibility Requirements

- Academic achievement
- Financial need

Established by Judith Harrell in honor of her mother, this scholarship provides support for students majoring in elementary education. 

Eligibility Requirements

- Major in elementary education
- Graduate of a Jackson County (NC) high school
- Academic achievement
- Commuter student
- Preference given to upper level students currently working in a classroom
- Financial need
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)

Established through the generosity of Chris and Cathy Faw, this scholarship provides support for new first-year students pursuing a degree in communications.

Eligibility Requirements

- Preference given to students with 3.0 high school GPA
- Preference for students majoring in communication
- Preference given to first-year students
- Preference for students with high potential for future leadership and innovation in the field of communication
- Preference for students with a demonstrated passion for the field of communication
- Preference for students who have already exhibited creativity, leadership, and participation in their current pre-college role
- Donor wishes that when awarding, consideration given to students who by reason of their background, culture, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, work, and/or life experiences contribute to a fuller representation of perspectives within the academic life of the university and the communications department

Endowed through the generosity of First Citizens Bank, this scholarship provides financial support to student-athletes.

Eligibility Criteria

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in the College of Business
- Student-athlete participating on one of WCU's intercollegiate athletic teams
- Preference given to students from a diverse or underserved background
- Preference given to residents of Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Virginia

 

This scholarship has been made possible by Florence Bannon to provide scholarship support to students in the nursing program.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in the RN to BSN program (nursing)
- Recipient must be working in the nursing field
- Preference given to students currently working in the field of nursing in Buncombe County
- Preference given to students with financial need

Endowed through the generosity of Louise Slade, this scholarship provides support for WCU students in memory of Florita Slade.

Eligibility Requirements

- Degree-seeking student
- Good academic standing

Established by the Fluor Corporation, this annual scholarship provides support for students in the College of Engineering and Technology.

Eligibility Criteria

- 2.75 GPA
- Major in the College of Engineering and Technology
- UG students
- Preference given to students with financial need

Endowed through the generosity of the Dixon Hughes Goodman Foundation, this fund provides support to students in the undergraduate accounting and graduate accountancy programs.

Eligibility Requirements

- Major in accounting or accountancy

Endowed through the generosity of the Dixon Hughes Goodman Foundation, this fund provides support to students in the undergraduate accounting and graduate accountancy programs.

Eligibility Requirements

- Major in accounting or accountancy

The purpose of the Forvis Grants is to provide financial assistance to accounting students who are receiving course credit for internship experiences, or are participating in a travel abroad experience with the accountancy program. Funds are expected to be used to assist students with expenses associated with participating in the internship program or travel. These include, but are not limited to, tuition and fees, travel, the cost of establishing a professional wardrobe and relocation expenses. 

Eligibility Requirements

Professional Study Grant
- Participating in the internship program
- Working in an accounting capacity on a full-time basis for a minimum of 9 weeks with a minimum total number of 360 hours
- Registering for a minimum of 3 hours of internship course credit (ACCT 483/683)

Travel Grant
- Enrollment in an accounting course associated with a faculty led trip or study abroad experience
- Accounting/accountancy related degree program
 

Endowed through the generosity of Frances and Tony Johnson, this scholarship provides support for students who are pursuing degrees in the field of education. 

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in the School of Teaching and Learning
- UG or GR students
- North Carolina resident
- Preference given to students who graduated from a Wilkes County High School
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours UG, 9 hours GR)
- Financial need

-This scholarship may be renewed to a maximum of four years as long as recipient continues to meet all eligibility criteria.

This scholarship was established by Thomas Gibson and other members of Malvern Hills Presbyterian Church in memory of Frances Farlinger. Farlinger earned her masters degree in special education at WCU in 1958. She taught students with specials needs at the Aycock School in Asheville and was active in her church.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in inclusive education or special education
- Preference given to UG students
- Resident of North Carolina
- Preference given to students who are enrolled fulltime (12 credit hours each semester)
- Financial need

Endowed through the generosity of Frank and Rebecca Brown, this scholarship provides support to students who have a declared major within the College of Business.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Preference given to students with a declared major in the College of Business
- Preference given to students who are active in the Business Law Club

Endowed through the generosity of the Brown family, this scholarship provides support for undergraduate students from 16 western North Carolina counties who have declared a major in chemistry.

Eligibility Requirements

- Major in chemistry
- Undergraduate students
- Graduated from a high school in Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, Mitchell, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga or Yancey county
- Academic achievement
- Participation in school activities
- Social and civic involvement
- Financial need

- This scholarship is renewable for recipients who maintain a 3.0 GPA in the chemistry major and 2.5 GPA overall as long as they continue to meet all other criteria for the scholarship.

Established by his son, Frank H. Brown, Jr., this scholarship honors Frank H. Brown, Sr. who served as a member of the chemistry faculty from 1908 until 1950.

Eligibility Requirements

- Major in chemistry
- Academic achievement
- Character
- Overall potential

This scholarship was endowed by the Frazier Family in honor and loving memory of Pattie Hooker Frazier, who raised four children after her husband was killed in Iwo Jima in WWII. Frazier always emphasized education as an important value, as evidenced by her work in Charlotte-Mecklenburg public schools for more than 30 years.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- North Carolina residents
- Special consideration given to students who are married
- No sanctions in place at the time of award
- Financial need

Endowed through the generosity of Fred R. and Berniece H. Cain, this scholarship was established to assist students in obtaining a degree from Western Carolina University. Preference is given to Macon County residents.

Eligibility Requirements

- Preference is given to students from Macon County (NC)
- Second preference given to North Carolina residents from counties west of Asheville
- Recipient must have and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA
- Recipients must be enrolled fulltime (12 hours UG)

- This scholarship may be renewed to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA.

Endowed through a gift from the estate of Evelyn Kinsland Russell to provide support for graduate and undergraduate students in the College of Business.

Eligibility Requirements

- Graduate students
- Program within the College of Business
- Academic achievement
- Preference given to students who are refocusing their career

Endowed through a gift from the estate of Evelyn Kinsland Russell to provide support for graduate and undergraduate students in the College of Business.

Eligibility Requirements

- Juniors
- Major within the College of Business
- Academic achievement
- Good academic standing

- This scholarship is renewable for one additional year as long as recipient continues to meet all eligibility requirements.

Endowed through the generosity of Ed and Andrea Cody, this scholarship provides support for students who are committed to obtaining a college degree without incurring educational loan debt.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 3.0 GPA
- UG or GR students
- Rising sophomore or above
- No student loan debt
- Preference given to students with financial need

- This scholarship may be renewed as long as the student continues to meet the eligibility criteria and does not incur educational loan debt.

- Applicants shall be required to submit an essay detailing how the student has been able to avoid student loans to date.  Preference given to evidence of planning, work, etc. and creativity to avoid student loans.

Endowed through the generosity of Kathryn C. Greeley and J. Wells Greeley, this scholarship provides financial support for students from western North Carolina.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 3.0 GPA
- Preference given to students from western North Carolina Counties
- Donor wishes that special consideration be given to students who are underreprented at WCU, specifically active members of the military and/or military veterans

Endowed through the efforts of many donors, this scholarship provides support for students in the Belcher College of Fine and Performing Arts.

Eligibility Requirements

- UG or GR students in a program of study in the School of Music, School of Stage and Screen, or School of Art and Design
- UG students must have completed at least 30 hours of coursework at WCU
- UG students must have at least two semesters (excluding summer) of coursework remaining
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours UG, 9 hours GR)
- Good academic standing
- Active participant in the arts at Western Carolina University
 

Established through the generosity of Susan SanSouci and The Designers Market, Inc., this scholarship provides support for students pursuing a degree in interior design.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in interior design
- UG students
- Donor wishes that when awarding, special consideration be given to students to intend to complete their internship, are completing their internship, or have completed their interior design internship within the 11 westernmost counties of North Carolina
 

Endowed through the generosity of Gail-Patricia Greer, this scholarship provides support to undergraduate students. Preference in selection shall be given to students who are returning to college to complete their degree.

Eligibility Requirements

- Undergraduate student
- 3.0 GPA
- Preference given to working adults returning to school to complete their degree
- Good academic standing

- This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements.

Endowed through the generosity of Gail-Patricia Greer, this fund provides support for students who are participating in study abroad.

Eligibility Requirements

- Recipient must be participating in an exchange program through WCU's Office of International Programs and Services or a short-term faculty led study abroad program
- Recipient must have need for financial support for study abroad related expenses including travel, fees, room and board
- Recipient must be enrolled as a fulltime (12 hours UG, 9 hours GR) degree-seeking student
 

Endowed through the generosity of Gaither Keener, this scholarship fund provides support to students in the Western Carolina University Honors College. Preference will be given to students who are majoring in one of the disciplines in the College of Education and Allied Professions.

Eligibility Requirements

- Member of the WCU Honors College
- Preference given to North Carolina residents
- Preference given to students with a declared major in the College of Education and Allied Professions
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- No sanctions in place at the time of the award

- This scholarship is renewable as long as recipients continue to meet all eligibility criteria; however, recipients may not receive the scholarship for more than three years

Endowed through the generosity of Gaither Keener, this scholarship provides support for student-athletes participating on the WCU intercollegiate baseball team. Mr. Keener is an alumnus of Western Carolina University and has served on the WCU Foundation Board.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Member of WCU's intercollegiate baseball team
- Good academic standing
- No sanctions in place at the time of award

Endowed through the generosity of Gaither Keener, this scholarship is in honor of Gerald Schwartz, a former faculty member at WCU. Mr. Keener is a WCU alumus who has served on both the WCU Foundation Board and WCU Board of Trustees.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in political science
- Recipient must be in good academic standing and have no sanctions in place at the time of award

-This scholarship is renewable for up to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient meets all eligibility requirements.

Endowed by Gaither Keener in honor of Curtis Wood, retired faculty member from Western Carolina University, this fund provides scholarship support to undergraduate students with preference given to students majoring in history.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Preference given to history majors
- Preference given to juniors or seniors
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Preference given to North Carolina residents
- No sanctions in place at the time of award

- This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of three years as long as the recipient continues to meet the scholarship criteria.

Established by the generosity of Gaither Keener, this scholarship provides support for members of the track or cross country team who run a distance of at least 3,000 meters. The scholarship is endowed to honor the memory of Terry Helms, a 1973 WCU graduate and All-American track athlete, who was a friend of Gaither Keener.

Eligibility Requirements

- Member of WCU intercollegiate track or cross country team
- Cross country or distance runner of at least 3,000 meters
- Good academic standing
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)

Endowed through the generosity of Gaither Keener to honor Thomas Gibbons, this scholarship provides support to members of the WCU track and cross country teams.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Student-athlete on WCU's men's or women's intercollegiate track or cross country team
- Good academic standing
- No sanctions in place at the time of award

- This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient continues to meet all eligibility criteria.

Established through the generosity of David Waldrop, this scholarship provides support to students pursuing a degree in English or within the School of Stage and Screen.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in English or within the School of Stage and Screen
- UG student
- Preference given to a student with a concentration in literature
- Preference given to students from Jackson County
- Preference given to students with financial need

This scholarship was endowed by alumni and friends from Gaston and Lincoln Counties to provide financial support for academically deserving students who are enrolled fulltime and are in good academic standing. Preference shall be given to recipients who graduated from high school in either Gaston or Lincoln Counties (NC), preferably alternating the recipients' home county from year to year.

Eligibility Requirements

- Preference shall be given to undergraduate students who graduated from high school in either Gaston or Lincoln County (NC)
- Recipients must be enrolled fulltime (12 hours)
- Good academic standing
- Preference shall be given to alternating the home county of the scholarship recipients (New recipient selected for 2018-2019 would be from Lincoln County)

Endowed through the generosity of Kelly Bradley, Harold Potts, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hennessee to enhance gender equity in intercollegiate athletics at Western Carolina University.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Student-athlete on one of WCU's intercollegiate athletic teams

Endowed through the generosity of Bruce Warshawsky, this scholarship provides support for members of WCU's intercollegiate athletic teams. Bruce is an alumnus of WCU.

Eligibility Requirements
 
- 3.0 GPA
- Member of one of WCU's intercollegiate athletic teams
- Good academic standing
- No sanctions in place at the time of award
- Preference given to students with financial need

Established through the generosity of the Gene Haas Foundation, this scholarship provides support to students in machinist-based training or engineering programs.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Major in engineering or engineering technology
 

Endowed by the children and grandchildren of Genevieve and E.J. Whitmire, this scholarship provides support for students majoring in math or science education. Genevieve and EJ were both lifelong learners who believed that need should not stand in the way of education.

Eligibility Requirements

- Major in math education or science education
- Preference given to juniors and seniors
- Graduate students may be considered secondarily
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Good academic standing

Endowed through the generosity of Dr. Janet Susan Milton, WCU alumna class of 1964, this scholarship provides support for students who desire to earn an undergraduate degree. The scholarship is in memory of her father, George A. Milton. Dr. Milton wanted to express her support for the educational opportunities afforded to students by Western Carolina University.

Eligibility Requirements

- Undergraduate student
- Majoring in math or math education
- Minimum of 550 on the math portion of the SAT or an equivalent score on a comparable test
- "B" average in all high school mathematics courses

Endowed through the generosity of George and Ann Summers, this scholarship provides financial support to students from western North Carolina. Preference is given to first generation college students who are involved in extracurricular activities and demonstrate leadership ability.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- UG students
- Preference given to students from Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Swain, Macon, Jackson, Haywood, and Transylvania counties
- Preference given to first generation college students
- Preference given to students involved in extracurricular activities and demonstrate leadership ability
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Financial need

-This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient continues to meet all eligibility criteria.

Endowed through the generosity of Gerald and Judy Matheny, this scholarship provides support for students pursuing a degree in English.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Preference given to students with 3.0 GPA
- Preference given to students majoring in English
- UG students
- Fulltime enrollment (12 credit hours each semester)
- Preference given to juniors and seniors
- Preference given to students with financial need

Established through the generosity of WCU alumna, Gerri Garrett, this scholarship provides financial support for academically deserving students who are in good standing.

Eligibility Requirements

- Residents of North Carolina shall be considered for this scholarship
- Recipients must have and maintain at least a 3.4 GPA and may not have any sanctions in place at the time of award
- Recipients must remain enrolled fulltime (12 hours) in a degree-seeking program in order to be eligible

- This scholarship may be renewed to a maximum of four years as long as recipient continues to meet the criteria.

Endowed through the generosity of WCU alumna, Gerri Garrett, this scholarship provides financial support for academically deserving students who are in good standing.

Eligibility Requirements

- Recipients must have and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA
- Residents of North Carolina
- Recipients must remain enrolled fulltime (12 credit hours per semester) in a degree-seeking program in order to be eligible

- This scholarship may be renewed to a maximum of four years as long as recipient continues to meet the criteria.

Established through the generosity of many donors on Giving Tuesday, this scholarship provides support for new first-year students.

Eligibility Requirements:

- New freshmen
- Fulltime enrollment (12 credit hours)
- Resident credit students

Endowed through the Glaxo Foundation, this scholarship provides support to encourage students to enter the science profession. This fund provides a particular focus on women in the sciences and provides recipients with a mentor at Glaxo Inc.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Undergraduate student
- Major in biology
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)

Endowed through the Glaxo Foundation, this scholarship provides support to encourage students to enter the science profession.  This fund provides a particular focus on women in the sciences and provides recipients with a mentor at Glaxo Inc.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Undergraduate student
- Major in chemistry
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)

Endowed by Barbara Hardesty, this scholarship provides financial support for students in the nursing program. Glenn Hardesty served as the Director of Financial Aid at WCU for many years.

Eligibility Requirements

- Major in nursing
- Preference given to non-traditional students
 

Endowed through the generosity of Willie May III along with many of Dr. Allen's friends and former students, this scholarship provides support for students majoring in finance.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 3.0 GPA
- UG students
- Finance majors
- Preference given to first generation college students
- Preference given to students involved in the Finance Club and/or the TVA Challenge
- Preference given to students with financial need
- Donor wishes that when awarding, special consideration be given to students who are members of groups that are underrepresented at WCU such as groups that increase diversity and/or military or veteran students
 

Endowed by Gurney and Ann Chambers in honor of their dedication to public education and service to the university, this scholarship provides support to student-athletes who are enrolled in a teacher licensing degree program.

Eligibility Requirements

- Member of a WCU intercollegiate athletic team
- Education major
- Juniors and seniors
- Financial need
- Demonstrated commitment to the field of teaching and exhibit a high degree of professionalism and leadership qualities

Jo Edith Burchfiel, a two-time graduate of Western Carolina University, has endowed this scholarship to provide support for students in education. It is a tribute to her husband, Guy, who was also a two-time graduate of WCU, life-long educator, and supporter of Western Carolina University.

Eligibility Requirements

- Preference given to students pursuing the Ed.D. degree in educational leadership with P-12 concentration
- Commitment to the field of teaching
- High degree of professionalism
- Leadership qualities

- In the event that there are no suitable candidates in the Ed.D. program, preference shall be given to juniors and seniors in a teacher education program with a 3.0 GPA and financial need.

This scholarship fund was established through the generosity of Miss Marthlou Hunter, a 1930 graduate of Western Carolina Teachers College (now Western Carolina University). Preference is given to entering freshmen.

Eligibility Requirements

- Preference given to entering freshmen
- Academic achievement
- Social and civic activities
- Quality of character
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Financial need

Endowed through the generosity of Alex Hamilton and Jared Wheatley, this scholarship provides support for students who are pursuing a career in construction management.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 3.0 GPA
- Major or minor in construction management
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours each semester)
- Good academic standing
- Donor wishes that special consideration be given to students who are one of the following:  first generation college students, military service (honorably discharged veteran or active duty military), underrepresented populations, or students for whom English is not their first language
- Preference given to students displaying distinct leadership in construction management and other extracurricular activities

- This scholarship requires students to submit an essay stating their intent to lead within the construction industry.

- This scholarship may be renewed to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient remains in good academic standing and continues to meet all eligibility requirements.

Endowed through the estate of T. Ray Gibbs in honor of Hanley and Katie Gibbs, this fund provides support to students who have demonstrated financial need and have proven themselves worthy.

Eligibility Requirements

- Undergraduate students
- Academic achievement
- Financial need

- This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient remains in good academic standing and continues to meet the eligibility criteria.

In their wills, Harold and Henrietta Saltz Anderson established the Anderson Scholars program. This program aims to honor the heritage of the Anderson and Saltz families in western North Carolina, Henrietta's work as a teacher for 23 years, and their nieces and nephews - most of whom graduated from Western Carolina University and are in the education profession.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in the School of Teaching and Learning or Birth to Kindergarten Education
- UG students
- Preference given to students from Clay County, NC
- Preference given to fulltime students (12 hrs)
- Preference given to students with financial need

- This scholarship may be renewed to a maximum of four years as long as recipient continues to meet all eligibility requirements.

Established in honor of Harold Raynor by his son Brent and daughter-in-law Jamie, this scholarship provides support to students majoring in construction management.

Eligibility Requirements

- 2.75 GPA
- Major in construction management
- Undergraduate students
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours each semester)
- Financial need

Established by the Nu Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc., this scholarship is in honor of Harvey Walker.  An alumnus of WCU, Walker was a leading force in the establishment of Alpha Phi Alpha on Western's campus. He played football, earning numerous accolades, served in the Air Force, and received a community service award from the state organization of Alpha Phi Alpha.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Meet eligibility requirements to be a member of Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc.
- Financial need

- Applicants will be required to submit a two page essay titled "Why I should receive this scholarship."

Endowed through the generosity of Timothy and Donna Haskett, this scholarship provides support to students who are aging out of foster care, emancipated youth, homeless, or wards of the state. 

Eligibility Requirements

- Emancipated youth, homeless youth, aging out of foster care or wards of the state
- Good academic standing
- Financial need

This scholarship provides support to students who are obtaining initial teacher licensure and have exhibited outstanding success in field experiences prior to their final year of coursework.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA in the two semesters prior to their final year
- UG or GR students obtaining initial teacher licensure
- Financial need
- Preference given to students who have not received, nor would be selected to receive the institution's highest merit awards

-Applicants are required to submit an essay on the following topic:  Christa McAuliffe is quoted as saying, "I touch the future.  I teach."  State in 350 words or less, "Why I want to touch the future by teaching."

Established through the generosity of Jane Hughes, this scholarship provides support for students in WCU's interior design program.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Major in interior design
- Preference given to rising juniors and seniors
- Special consideration should be given to students who have overcome self-identified adversity to begin or continue their education

Endowed through the generosity of many donors, this scholarship provides support to undergraduate students from Haywood County, NC, who graduated from a Haywood County high school. Recipients will alternate between graduates of Tuscola and Pisgah High Schools. Selection is based on academic achievement, social and civic contributions, and financial need.

Eligibility Requirements

- New freshmen
- Permanent residence in Haywood County (NC) for at least 3 years
- Graduates of a Haywood County (NC) high school
- 3.25 GPA
- Participation in school activities
- Social and civic contributions
- Financial need

- This scholarship is renewable for sophomore year if the student maintains a 3.0 GPA.  Junior and senior year renewals are possible, but only if sufficient funding is available.

Endowed in memory of Dr. Hedy White who was a faculty member in the Psychology Department, this scholarship provides support for graduate and undergraduate students pursuing a degree in psychology.

Eligibility Requirements

- Undergraduate or graduate student
- Major in Psychology
- Good academic standing
- No sanctions in place at the time of award
- Preference given to students with financial need

This scholarship provides financial support for two rising seniors in the College of Arts and Sciences - one in the area of humanities and one in the area of natural sciences.

Eligibility Requirements

- Major in English, history, spanish, philosophy, biology, chemistry, geology, environmental science, or natural resources and conservation management
- Rising senior
- Academic excellence and promise of success in their chosen field

This scholarship provides financial support for two rising seniors in the College of Arts and Sciences - one in the area of humanities and one in the area of natural sciences.

Eligibility Requirements

- Major in English, history, spanish, philosophy, biology, chemistry, geology, environmental science, or natural resources and conservation management
- Rising senior
- Academic excellence and promise of success in their chosen field

This fund was established in memory of Helga Nielsen to assist Cherokee students who desire to attend Western Carolina University.

Eligibility Requirements

- Academic achievement
- Participation in school activities
- Overall social and civic contributions

- This scholarship may be renewed to a maximum of four years as long as recipients remain in good academic standing.

Endowed through the generosity of Debbie Wright, this scholarship provides support for students majoring in math or science.  Debbie is a WCU alumna and has served on the WCU Foundation Board.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.5 GPA
- Major in math or science (in the College of Arts and Sciences)
- Donor wishes that when awarding, special consideration be given to groups that are underrepresented at WCU such as African American students
- Financial need

- This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of four years as long as recipients continue to meet all eligibility criteria.
 

This scholarship fund was established by family and friends of Henry Galloway who retired after 42 years of service to North Carolina public schools. He was also a graduate of Western Carolina Teachers College (now Western Carolina University).  Potential recipients will be undergraduate education majors who graduated from high school in western North Carolina.

Eligibility Requirements

- Education majors
- Undergraduate students
- Graduates of a western North Carolina high school (Burke County and west)
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Academic achievement
- Overall achievement
- Financial need

This scholarship has been endowed by "The Herd" to provide scholarship support for student-athletes participating on Western Carolina University's intercollegiate football team. The Herd is a group of former student-athletes who attended WCU in the 1950's, 1960's and 1970's and have a tremendous amount of love for the university.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Student-athlete participating on WCU's intercollegiate football team
- Good academic standing
- No sanctions in place at the time of award

Established in memory of Billy and Ruth Hice by Billy's sister Margaret Dixon, this scholarship fund supports students who are pursuing a degree in history.

Eligibility Requirements

- Major in history
- Good academic standing

This scholarship was established with funds received by the Western Carolina University History Department as the recipient of the Academic Award of Excellence in 1988.

Eligibility Requirements

- Major in history
- Academic achievement
- Good academic standing

Established by the estate of Sue Morgan Davis, this scholarship was created to honor her son Homer Ray Davis. Through this fund, scholarship assistance is provided on a need basis to students from Jackson, Macon, and Swain counties.

Eligibility Requirements

- Undergraduate students
- Residents of Jackson, Macon, or Swain County (NC)
- Financial Need

- This scholarship may be renewed to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient demonstrates financial need through submission of the FAFSA and all required documents and remains in good academic standing.

Established by the generosity of many donors, this scholarship provides financial support to members of the WCU Honors College.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 3.5 GPA
- Member in good standing of the Honors College
- Preference given to fulltime students with a minimum of 15 credit hours per semester

- This scholarship may be renewed to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient continues to meet all eligibility criteria.

Endowed through the generosity of  Dr. Jeffrey and Tina Ray, this scholarship provides support for freshmen who have demonstrated participation and success in FIRST Robotics competitions. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate potential and indicate a desire to lead FIRST efforts within the Kimmel School at Western Carolina University.  

Eligibility Requirements

- Preference given to students with demonstrated participation and success in FIRST Robotics competitions
- Preference given to first-year students with a declared major in the College of Engineering and Technology in either engineering or engineering technology
- In the event that no applicant is majoring in engineering or engineering technology, students majoring in other STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) who have participated in FIRST Robotics competitions may be considered.
- In the event that no applicant has participated in FIRST competitions or FIRST ceases to exist, students with a declared major in engineering or engineering technology disciplines offered by the College of Engineering and Technology may be considered.
- Fulltime enrollment (12 credit hours)

-Applicants are required to submit a 500 word essay about how their FIRST experience has impacted their career decision and goals.

Established by William McKee, Sr., this scholarship fund provides support for students who are majoring in hospitality and tourism.

Eligibility Requirements

- Major in hospitality and tourism
- Good academic standing

Endowed through the generosity of Hoyt and Lora Ponder, this scholarship provides support to students majoring in birth to kindergarten education. 

Eligibility Requirements

- Major in birth to kindergarten program
- Outstanding achievement
- Professional promise
- Financial need
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours UG, 9 hours GR)

Endowed through the generosity of Jeffrey and Miriam Tomberlin, this scholarship provides support for students in the College of Education and Allied Professions.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 3.2 GPA
- Major within the College of Education and Allied Professions
- First preference given to students from Yancey County, second preference given to students from Rockingham County, and third preference to students who graduated from Asheville High School.  If no students are identified from preferences, preference shall than be given to students from other western North Carolina counties excluding Buncombe.
- Preference given to student with prior or ongoing involvement in community service projects
- Preference given to students with demonstrated financial need

- This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient continues to meet all eligibility requirements.

Endowed through the generosity of Jeffrey and Miriam Tomberlin, this scholarship provides support for students in the College of Engineering and Technology.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 3.4 GPA
- Major within the College of Engineering and Technology
- First preference given to students from Yancey County, second preference given to students from Rockingham County, and third preference to students who graduated from Asheville High School.  If no students are identified from preferences, preference shall than be given to students from other western North Carolina counties excluding Buncombe.
- Preference given to student with prior or ongoing involvement in community service projects
- Preference given to students with demonstrated financial need

- This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient continues to meet all eligibility requirements.

Endowed through the Program of Excellence Award, this fund provides support for professional development activities for students pursuing degrees in the Human Services Department at WCU.

Eligibility Requirements:

- GR students
- Pursuing a degree in the department of Human Services
- Submission of Human Services Graduate Student Research Scholarship Application

Endowed by the Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina, this scholarship fund provides support to rising seniors in the College of Business. Potential recipients will be students involved in extracurricular activities who have maintained a high academic standing as well as a residents of North Carolina.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA in major courses
- Rising seniors
- Major in finance
- North Carolina resident
- Participation in school activities

Established by a bequest from the estate of Ila Lewis, this fund provides scholarship support to students attending Western Carolina University.

Eligibility Requirements

- Academic achievement
- Good academic standing

This fund was established by a bequest from the estate of Theo Murphy in loving memory or her sister, Inez Wooten Gulley, who for many years was an instructor of music at Western Carolina University. The scholarship provides support to students who are majoring in music.

Eligibility Requirements

- Major in music
- Musical talent as demonstrated by audition with the School of Music

This scholarship fund provides financial support to worthy and deserving graduate and undergraduate international students studying at Western Carolina University.  
 
Eligibility Requirements
 
- Academic achievement
- Enrolled fulltime (12 hours UG, 9 hours GR)
- Good academic standing
- Good VISA status
- Involvement in activities/programs outside academics that promote WCU
- Financial need

 Established by J & M Hargis, this scholarship provides support for students in WCU's School of Nursing.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in nursing
- Good academic standing

The J. Gerald Eller Scholarship was endowed through the generosity of Dr. Eller's former students, friends and colleagues in recognition of his many years of service to WCU and his lifelong dedication to the education of young people.

Eligibility Requirements

- Biology major
- Academic achievement
- Involvement in school activities

Endowed through the generosity of J.Tom Morgan, this scholarship provides support for students pursuing a degree in criminal justice.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.5 GPA
- Major in criminal justice
- Rising senior
- Preference is given to the student with the highest criminal justice GPA
- If there is a tie, preference is given to the highest overall GPA

Endowed by JW and Patricia Palmer, this scholarship is awarded annually to students selected on the basis of academic achievement, civic and social activities, and leadership potential.  Preference is given to residents of Clay County (NC) and a new freshman will be selected as a recipient each year.

Eligibility Requirements

- Freshmen
- Preference given to residents of Clay County (NC)
- Academic achievement
- Leadership ability and potential
- Social and civic activities and contributions
- Good academic standing

- This scholarship may be renewed to a maximum of four years as long as recipient remains in good academic standing.

This scholarship has been established by Jack and Judy Brinson to provide financial support to students from western North Carolina who have financial need.

Eligibility Requirements

- Preference given to graduates of a high school in Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, Swain, or Transylvania county
- Financial need
- Good academic standing
 

This scholarship has been established by Jack and Judy Brinson to provide financial support to students in the WCU Honors College.

Eligibility Requirements

- Member of the WCU Honors College

Endowed through the generosity of Jack and Judy Brinson, this scholarship provides support to students who are members of the WCU Honors College.

Eligibility Requirements

- Good standing with The Honors College

-This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of four years as long as recipients remain in good standing with The Honors College.

Endowed through the generosity of the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, this scholarship provides support to students from Jackson County, NC, who have proven themselves to be academically deserving and have demonstrated financial need.  Preference given to new students each year.

Eligibility Requirements

- Preference given to students who graduated from a Jackson County (NC) high school
- Preference given to students who are closely affiliated with the Jackson County Chamber
- Academic achievement
- Social and civic involvement
- Undergraduate students
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Financial need

Established through the generosity of Ron and Rochelle Mau, this scholarship provides support for students pursuing a degree in education.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Preference given to students with a 3.0 GPA
- Preference given to students pursuing a degree in education
- UG students
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Preference given to students who graduated from a public high school in Jackson County (NC)
- Preference given to students with financial need

This scholarship fund was established by alumni and friends of Western Carolina University to provide financial support for deserving undergraduate Jackson County, NC, students. Potential recipients will have permanent residence in Jackson County and will have graduated from a Jackson County high school.

Eligibility Requirements

- New freshmen
- Permanent residence in Jackson County (NC) for three years
- Graduates of a Jackson County (NC) high school
- 3.0 GPA
- Participation in school activities
- Social and civic contributions
- Financial need

- This scholarship is renewable for sophomore year if the student maintains at least a 3.0 GPA.  Junior and senior year renewals are possible, but only if sufficient funding is available.

The family of Jacob Medford have endowed this scholarship in "Jake's" memory. Medford was killed in a automobile accident between his freshman and sophomore years at Western Carolina University. This scholarship provides support to students who are active in the service learning program at WCU.

Eligibility Requirements

- Academic achievement
- Participation in service learning/community service programs
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours UG, 9 hours GR)

- Applicants will be required to submit a 750-1000 word essay describing the most significant service project they have experienced and identify and explain two outcomes (at least one of the two should be based on personal growth) associated with the project.

Established through the generosity of Jacqueline Sutherland McInvale, this scholarship provides support to students pursuing a degree in nursing.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Nursing Majors
- Juniors or seniors
- Residents of North Carolina
- Donor wishes that when awarding special consideration be given to students who are underrepresented at WCU such as those that increase diversity

Endowed by the estate of Jake Rusher, this scholarship provides financial support for needy and deserving students to attend Western Carolina University.

Eligibility Requirements

- Academic achievement
- UG students
- Financial need
- Good academic standing

- This scholarship may be renewed to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient remains in good academic standing and continues to meet the eligibility criteria.

Endowed through the generosity of James "Bill" Beaty, Jr., this scholarship provides financial support for students who recognize and engage in the discussion of the educational benefits of diversity within the university community and/or society at large. 

Eligibility Requirements
 
- Good academic standing
- Degree-seeking program
- Donor wishes that when awarding, special consideration should be given to students who are underrepresented at WCU such as those who increase diversity


- Applicants will be required to submit an essay discussing the educational benefits of diversity within the university community and/or society at large from their personal perspective.
 

Alumnus James Leggette and his wife, Mary, endowed this scholarship to provide financial support for Western Carolina University students. James attended Western after serving his country in WWII, and throughout his life he recognized the importance of the Western Carolina experience. He and Mary chose to endow this scholarship in order to give back to the university.

Eligibility Requirements

- Academic achievement
- Overall qualifications
- Recipients must be enrolled fulltime (12 hours UG, 9 hours GR)

Dr. James Lewis, retired faculty member from the Department of History, has endowed this scholarship to provide support to students who are majoring in history. Preference will be given to students who are pursuing a bachelor of arts in history.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in history
- Preference given to students who are pursuing a BA degree in history
- No sanctions in place at the time of award

Endowed through the generosity of Dr. James and Mrs. June Causby, this fund provides scholarship support to student-athletes participating on one of WCU's intercollegiate athletic teams.

Eligibility Requirements

- Major in a degree program within the College of Education and Allied Professions
- Student-athlete on one of WCU's intercollegiate athletic teams
- UG students
- Good academic standing
- No sanctions in place at the time of award

Endowed by James and Barbara Dooley, the male vocalist scholarship supports students who exhibit talent or potential in male voice performance. James Dooley served as a faculty member and department head for the WCU School of Music and has been involved in a wide range of musical activity on campus and throughout western North Carolina.

Eligibility Requirements

- Major in music
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Preference given to students who sing tenor, bass, or baritone voice
- Recipients are expected to participate in chorale ensembles as directed by the voice faculty
- Musical talent as demonstrated by audition with the School of Music

This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of five years as long as the recipient continues to meet all eligibility criteria.

Dr. James Breece and his wife Joan graduated from Western Carolina University and received scholarship support while in college. Because of this support they received and its importance in their educational experiences, Dr. Breece endowed this scholarship to assist other students in obtaining a WCU education.

Eligibility Requirements

- Undergraduate student
- Major in chemistry
- Graduate of a high school in Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, Swain, or Transylvania county
- Academic performance
- Overall achievement
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Financial need

Endowed by the management department at Western Carolina University in memory of James William Pearce, who served as a faculty member and graduate program director during his years of service, this scholarship provides support to rising seniors majoring in management.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA in major courses
- Management major
- Rising senior
- Participation in significant service activities

Established through the generosity of Diane Parker and friends of Jan O'Brien, this scholarship provides support for student who are involved in service learning.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 2.5 GPA
- UG students
- Preference given to students who are employed by Campus Dining Services
- Preference given to students who are actively involved with the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning

The Jane B. Schulz Scholarship fund was endowed to provide financial support for students who have expressed an interest in pursuing inclusive education as a degree program. The program is specifically intended to support students who did not enroll in college immediately after high school, but those whose initial entrance into college was at least two calendar years following high school graduation.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Preference given to students with 3.0 GPA or above
- Major in inclusive education, second preference given to students in the birth to kindergarten program
- Preference given to students who are considered non-traditional or "late entry" to college (initial entry to college at least two calendar years after high school graduation)

Endowed through the generosity of alumni Ken and Jane Teasley, this scholarship provides support to students who are majoring in elementary education.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Major in elementary education
- NC resident
- Graduate of a North Carolina high school
- Good academic standing
- Preference given to students from Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, or Swain county
- Preference given to students with financial need

Endowed through the generosity of Janet Wilson, this scholarship provides support for students in the Belcher College of Fine and Performing Arts. This scholarship is in memory of Frances B. Gilmore.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in a degree program within the Belcher College of Fine and Performating Arts
- Preference given to students from Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Macon, Swain, Jackson, Haywood, or Transylvania County in North Carolina
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours UG, 9 hours GR)
- Good academic standing

- This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient continues to meet eligibility requirements.

Endowed through the generosity of Sam Blanton, this scholarship provides support for students pursuing a degree in English.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Major in English with first preference given to students with a concentration in editing in a professional environment
- Preference given to students from Jackson County (NC) or graduates of Smoky Mountain High School
- Preference given to students with demonstrated financial need

Endowed in memory of Janie McWhirter, this scholarship provides support to talented students in the Fine Arts Program at Western Carolina University.

Eligibility Requirements

- Juniors, seniors and graduate students
- Major in the fine arts program
- Concentration in painting
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours UG, 9 hours GR)
- No sanctions in place at the time of award
- Talent in the fine arts as demonstrated through artwork and or projects submitted to the School of Art and Design

Endowed through the generosity of Jay and Susan Strum, this scholarship provides support for students in biology and chemistry. 

Eligibility Requirements

- Undergraduate students
- Preference given to students majoring in biology or chemistry
- Preference given to students who graduated from high school in Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, Swain, or Transylvania counties
- Good academic standing
- Preference given to students with financial need

- This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient continues to meet all eligibility criteria.

Funded through the estate of Mary King Kneedler, this scholarship is in honor and memory of Jay Kneedler, Mary's husband and professor of business at WCU in the 1960's and 1970's. The fund provides scholarship support for highly qualified juniors, seniors or graduate majoring in business.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Junior, senior, or graduate student
- Major within the College of Business
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours UG, 9 hours GR)
- Good academic standing

Endowed through the generosity of Stephen Wohlrab, this scholarship provides support for students who are studying abroad.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Fulltime enrollment (12 credit hours per semester)
- Good academic standing

- Applicants are required to submit an essay detailing how they exemplify the legacy of Jayne Zanglein, author of The Girl Explorers, who was intent upon breaking barriers to travel and explore without discrimination.
 

Endowed by Jim and Jennie Hunter, this scholarship provides support for rising juniors and seniors who are majoring in one of the business programs.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Rising junior or senior
- Financial need
- Major in the College of Business

Endowed through the generosity of Jeffrey Gray, this scholarship provides support for students in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 3.0 GPA
- UG student
- Major in the College of Arts and Sciences
- Good academic standing
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Preference given to students from Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Macon, Swain, Jackson, and Transylvania counties
- Preference given to students with financial need

- This scholarship may be renewed to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient continues to meet all eligibility requirements.
 

Endowed through the generosity of Jerry and Mickey Cook, this scholarship provides support for students pursuing a degree within the School of Engineering and Technology. Jerry and Mickey are both graduates of Western Carolina University.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in the School of Engineering and Technology
- Preference given to US citizens

Endowed through the generosity of Jerry Johnson, this scholarship provides support to members of the WCU Honors College. Johnson is a WCU alumnus.

Eligibility Requirements

- Admission to WCU Honors College
- Preference given to students with financial need

- This scholarship may be renewed to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient continues to meet all Honors College requirements.

This scholarship was established by Timoxena and Eleanor Sloan in honor of their parents Jesse and Georgia. They hoped that this financial support would serve as a stimulus for outstanding young students to further their education. The fund supports juniors and seniors in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Eligibility Requirements

- One junior and one senior
- Major within the College of Arts & Sciences
- Preference given to residents of Macon County
- Academic achievement
- Financial need

This scholarship was established by Timoxena and Eleanor Sloan in honor of their parents Jesse and Georgia. They hoped that this financial support would serve as a stimulus for outstanding young students to further their education. The fund supports juniors and seniors in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Eligibility Requirements

- One junior and one senior
- Major within the College of Arts & Sciences
- Preference given to residents of Macon County
- Academic achievement
- Financial need

This fund was established by Jessie Lindsay Hales in memory of her husband, John Donivan Hales. The scholarship provides support for students who attended high school in Swain County and are majoring in education.

Eligibility Requirements

- Attended high school in Swain County
- Major in education
- 2.5 GPA

Established through the generosity of Michael Wilmoth, this scholarship provides support for students from Surry County, North Carolina.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Resident of Surry County
- Preference given to student-athletes
- If no student-athletes from Surry County are eligible, preference will be given to student-athletes from bordering counties.

Endowed through the generosity of Jim Moore, this scholarship provides support to members of WCU's intercollegiate women's golf team.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 3.0 GPA
- Good academic standing
- No sanctions in place
- Preference given to members of WCU's intercollegiate women's golf team

Endowed through the generosity of Jim Watson, this scholarship provides support to undergraduate students from Wilkes, Lincoln, and Alleghany counties, plus Cherryville High School.

Eligibility Requirements:

- UG student
- Financial need
- Good academic standing
- Graduate of a public, non-charter high school in Wilkes, Lincoln, or Alleghany county, or Cherryville High School

- This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient remains in good academic standing and continues to meet all eligibility requirements.

Endowed through the generosity of Pam Meister, this scholarship provides support to students in nursing and engineering. The scholarship will alternate between the two academic programs.

Eligibility Requirements
 
- 3.0 GPA
- Preference given to students majoring in engineering
- Preference given to first generation college students
- Preference given to students with financial need

-This scholarship may be renewed to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

Endowed through the generosity of Pam Meister, this scholarship provides support to students in nursing and engineering.  The scholarship will alternate between the two academic programs.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Preference given to students majoring in nursing
- Preference given to first generation college students
- Preference given to students with financial need

-This scholarship may be renewed to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

Endowed through the generosity of Joan and Malcolm MacNeill, this scholarship fund provides financial support for fulltime, degree-seeking undergraduate students.

Eligibility Requirements

- Undergraduate students
- Academic achievement
- Good academic standing
- Recipients must be enrolled fulltime (12 hours)

This scholarship was endowed through the generosity of Randall and Susan Ward in honor of Joan Byrd's service to Western Carolina University. Byrd was a ceramics instructor from 1968 until she retired in 2014.

Eligibility Requirements

- Major in art with a concentration in studio art
- Preference given to upper level undergraduate students or graduate students who have a focus in ceramics
- Outstanding promise in the field
- No sanctions in place at the time of award
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours UG, 9 hours GR)
- Talent in the fine arts as demonstrated through artwork and or projects submitted to the School of Art and Design

Established through the generosity of Joanne and William Conway, this scholarship provides support for students pursuing a degree in nursing.

Eligibility Requirements

- Major in WCU's traditional BSN program or the Accelerated BSN program

Endowed through the generosity of Joe and Judith Clark, this scholarship provides financial support to students with financial need.

Eligibility Requirements

- UG students
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Good academic standing
- Financial need

-This scholarship may be renewed to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient continues to meet eligibility criteria.

Endowed through the generosity of Kimmel and Associates, Inc., this scholarship provides support for students majoring in construction management.

Eligibility Requirements
 
- 3.0 GPA
- Major in construction management
- Preference given to students enrolled fulltime (12 hours UG, 9 hours GR each semester)
- Preference given to students with financial need

This fund has been established by Norman West in memory of Joel Baxter Morris and is a tribute to his creative life.  The fund provides financial recognition to students who submit artwork in the Annual Juried Student Art Show.  Morris graduated from WCU in 1973.

Eligibility Requirements

- Submission of artwork in the Annual Juried Student Art Show
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Good academic standing

This scholarship fund was established and funded by the family of the late John Alfred Leger of Rutherford College, NC, to provide support for deserving Western Carolina Students who are majoring in either nursing or teacher education. 

Eligibility Requirements

- Undergraduate students from Burke County (NC) shall be considered
- First preference will be given to Jimmy Draughn High School graduates
- Second preference will be given to East Burke High School graduates
- Declared intention to major in nursing or education
- Applicants shall be considered based on their overall academic qualifications and civic involvement
- Recipients must be enrolled fulltime (12 hours)
- Good academic standing

Endowed through the generosity of John and Anna McFadden, this scholarship provides support for students who intend to teach science at the high school level. As lifelong educators, the McFaddens recognize the critical need for science teachers and celebrate Western Carolina University's role in preparing teachers.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in secondary science education
- Preference given to juniors and seniors
- No sanctions in place at the time of award
- Intention to teach science at the high school level

- This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of three years as long as the student continues to meet the scholarship criteria.

Established through the generosity of Dr. John Bell, this scholarship provides support to students who are pursuing a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in one of the College of Arts and Sciences programs. Dr. Bell is a retired member of the faculty from the History Department at Western Carolina University.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Undergraduate students
- Major within the College of Arts and Sciences
- Resident of North Carolina
- Financial need

Dr. John Beegle joined the WCU faculty in 1972 and served as department head and interim dean of the College of Business. This scholarship was established to honor his service and dedication to Western Carolina University and the accounting profession.

Eligibility Requirements

- Graduate students who completed at least 60 hours of BSBA degree at WCU
- Accountancy program
- Academic merit
- Financial need
- Civic involvement and extracurricular activities
- Fulltime enrollment (9 hours)
- Good academic standing

Endowed through the generosity of John Fort, Kelly Davis, Stephen Riggs, and other members of the Theta Tau Chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi, this scholarship provides support for students in the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Business.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Major in the College of Arts and Sciences
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours UG, 9 hours GR)
- Preference given to active duty and former military students

- This scholarship alternates with the College of Business.
 

Endowed through the generosity of John Fort, Kelly Davis, Stephen Riggs, and other members of the Theta Tau Chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi, this scholarship provides support for students in the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Business.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Major in the College of Business
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours UG, 9 hours GR)
- Preference given to active duty and former military students

- This scholarship alternates with the College of Arts and Sciences.

Endowed by Sue Wakeley in memory of her husband, this scholarship provides support to students majoring in psychology. "Jack" Wakeley served as a member of the faculty, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Interim Chancellor during his years of service to WCU.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in psychology
- No sanctions in place at time of award
- Financial need

Endowed through the generosity of John Hudson, this scholarship is in honor and memory of John S. and Frances Hudson who instilled the importance of education and service to community in their children. It provides support to new freshmen who have been heavily involved in volunteer activities and service.

Eligibility Requirements

- Freshmen
- Preference given to students who are heavily involved in volunteer activities and service to their community
- Financial need

- Applicants will be required to submit a brief essay describing why volunteering in the community is important to him/her.

Endowed through the generosity of John and Suzanne Martin, this scholarship provides support for members of the WCU football team.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Member of the WCU intercollegiate football team
- Good academic standing

Established by the John Sam Lay Trust, this scholarship provides financial support for students from South Carolina who are attending Western Carolina University. Selection is based on academic achievement, citizenship, and potential.

Eligibility Requirements

- South Carolina residents
- Academic achievement
- Citizenship
- Potential

Established through the generosity of Ryan Dills, this scholarship provides support for student-athletes.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in accounting or finance
- Student-athlete participating on one of WCU's intercollegiate athletic teams

This fund was established by a bequest from the estate of Beulah Ashe Ensley in honor and memory of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Ashe. Awards are for students from Jackson or Haywood County (NC).

Eligibility Requirements

- Residents of Jackson or Haywood County
- Financial need

This fund was established through the generosity of family and friends of Jonathan Pruett and Pine State Knit Wear, Inc. The scholarship provides financial support for students who are involved in musical activities under the direction of the WCU School of Music.

Eligibility Requirements

- Participation in musical activities in the School of Music
- Preference given to students who are members of the band
- Preference given to students from Surry County
- Musical talent as demonstrated by audition with the School of Music

Endowed through the generosity of Britt Allen and Anna Jorstad, this scholarship provides support for members (pledge or active) of Sigma Chi.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Preference given to members (active or pledge) of Sigma Chi
- In the event no Sigma Chi member is identified or if Sigma Chi is no longer present at Western Carolina University, the scholarship shall be awarded to a WCU student-athlete pursuing a degree in the College of Business
- Preference given to students with demonstrated financial need

This scholarship is funded through contributions from friends, colleagues, current and former students. The Niggli Scholarship provides support for students majoring in theatre.

Eligibility Requirements

- Major in theatre
 

Endowed through the generosity of David Ramsey, this scholarship provides support for students majoring in education.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 3.5 GPA
- Major in teacher education in the School of Teaching and Learning
- UG students
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours each semester)
- Preference given to students from Madison County, NC
- Preference given to students with financial need

- This scholarship may be renewed to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient remains in good academic standing and continues to meet all eligibility requirements.

Endowed through the generosity of Joseph Zalkin, this scholarship provides support for North Carolina residents who are majoring in emergency medical care.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in emergency medical care
- NC resident
- Preference given to rising juniors and seniors
- Preference shall be given to students with a demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in emergency medical care

Established by the family of Joshua Grooms, this scholarship provides support for juniors and seniors majoring in engineering technology. While a student at WCU, Joshua was involved in the Industrial Distribution Club and founded its annual golf tournament. He received the Industrial Distribution Program's Outstanding Senior Award in 1997. He passed away in 1999.

Eligibility Requirements

- 2.5 GPA
- Major in Engineering technology
- Rising junior or senior
- Financial need

This scholarship is supported through annual distributions from the JoVon Coli endowment.

Eligibility Requirements

- Major in a health-related curriculum
- Academic achievement
- Financial need

Established by the generosity of Judith and Robert Martin, this scholarship provides support for students in WCU's BSN program.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in nursing (BSN program)
- Preference given to socioeconomically disadvantaged students
- Special consideration should be given to students who are the first in their family to seek higher education
- Resident of Avery, Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Jackson, Haywood, Henderson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Swain, Transylvania, or Yancey County

- Students may receive the scholarship for a second year, but must reapply for consideration.

Established through the generosity of the Jack and Judy Brinson Foundation, this scholarship provides support to students who have at least a 3.0 GPA.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 3.0 GPA
- Donor wishes that when awarding, special consideration be given to underrepresented students at WCU, such as those who increase diversity and/or non-traditional students

Endowed through the generosity of Greg and Mary Thompson, this scholarship provides support for students in the Brinson Honors College.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Member in good standing of the Brinson Honors College
- NC resident
 

Endowed by gifts from friends and family, this scholarship is in memory of Karen Styles. This scholarship provides support to active students majoring in recreational therapy.


Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in recreational therapy
- Preference given to students who are active on campus or in the community helping others- preferably individuals with disabilities
- Preference given to students with an active lifestyle
- Preference given to students who show excellence in character
- Preference given to students who are energetic and positive about the recreational therapy profession and are involved in major-related organizations at the campus and state level

Established through the generosity of Katelan Price, this scholarship provides support to graduate students in the Masters of Accountancy Program.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 3.0 GPA for new students, 3.5 GPA for continuing WCU students
- Students must maintain a 3.5 GPA in graduate studies at WCU
- Accountancy Program
- GR students
- Recipient must not have earned an undergraduate degree in accounting
- Recipient may reapply for consideration in future semesters
- Preference will be given to students who earned a Bachelor's degree in a non-business related field
 

Established through the generosity of Katelan Price, this scholarship provides support to graduate students in the Masters of Accountancy Program.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 3.0 GPA for new students, 3.5 GPA for continuing WCU students
- Students must maintain a 3.5 GPA in graduate studies at WCU
- Accountancy Program
- GR students
- Recipient must not have earned an undergraduate degree in accounting
- Recipient may reapply for consideration in future semesters
- Preference will be given to students who earned a Bachelor's degree in a non-business related field
 

Established through the generosity of Katelan Price, this scholarship provides support to graduate students in the Masters of Accountancy Program.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 3.0 GPA for new students, 3.5 GPA for continuing WCU students
- Students must maintain a 3.5 GPA in graduate studies at WCU
- Accountancy Program
- GR students
- Recipient must not have earned an undergraduate degree in accounting
- Recipient may reapply for consideration in future semesters
- Preference will be given to students who earned a Bachelor's degree in a non-business related field
 

Endowed by Henry and Rebecca Russ, the Katharine R. Reich and Emma H. Russ Scholarship provides support for undergraduate students who are majoring in education.

Eligibility Requirements

- Major in education
- Undergraduate student

- This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient remains in good academic standing and continues to meet all eligibility criteria.

Endowed through the generosity of Mark and Katherine Whitehead, this scholarship provides support to members of the WCU Honors College who are pursuing a degree in music.

Eligibility requirements:

- 3.5 GPA
- UG student
- Major within the School of Music
- Member in good standing of the WCU Honors College
- Preference given to students enrolled fulltime (12 hours)

- This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of four years as long as recipient continues to meet all eligibility requirements.

Endowed through the generosity of Katherine Wells, this scholarship provides support to students majoring in undergraduate teacher education.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.5 GPA
- Major in the School of Teaching and Learning
- UG students
- Preference given to students from Cherokee County (NC)
- Second preference given to students from Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, and Swain counties
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Preference given to students with financial need

- This scholarship may be renewed to a maximum of four years as long as recipients remain in good academic standing and continue to meet all eligibility requirements.

Endowed through the generosity of Mark and Katherine Whitehead, this scholarship provides support for Honors College students who are pursuing a degree in nursing.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 3.5 GPA
- Major in Nursing
- UG students
- Member in good standing of the WCU Honors College
- Preference given to fulltime enrollment (12 hours)

- This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient continues to meet all eligibility requirements.

This scholarship was endowed by Ralph Eberly, Clark Eberly, and Deirdre Eberly Lashgari in honor and memory of their mother, Katherine Causey, to provide financial support for students who are majoring in biology or English. Recipients must have graduated from high school in Alamance, Guilford, or Randolph County (NC). Preference is given to new freshmen.

Eligibility Requirements

- Preference given to new freshmen
- Biology or English majors
- Residents of rural Alamance, Guilford, or Randolph County
- Graduates of a high school in Alamance, Guilford, or Randolph County (NC)
- Academic achievement
- Financial need

Established by Larry and Mary Arbaugh in loving memory of their daughter Katherine, this scholarship provides support for graduate students.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Communication sciences and disorders program
- Graduate students
- Good academic standing
- No sanctions in place at the time of award

- This scholarship may be renewed for the duration of recipients' respective program as long as expected progress toward degree completion is made and other criteria are met.

Established by Larry and Mary Arbaugh in loving memory of their daughter Katherine, this scholarship provides support for graduate students.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Nursing program
- Graduate students
- Good academic standing
- No sanctions in place at the time of award

- This scholarship may be renewed for the duration of recipients' respective program as long as expected progress toward degree completion is made and other criteria are met.

Established by Larry and Mary Arbaugh in loving memory of their daughter Katherine, this scholarship provides support for graduate students.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Physical therapy program
- Graduate students
- Good academic standing
- No sanctions in place at the time of award

- This scholarship may be renewed for the duration of recipients' respective program as long as expected progress toward degree completion is made and other criteria are met.

Endowed through the generosity of Kathy Abbott-Beam and David Beam, this scholarship provides support for new first-year students.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 3.75 HS GPA
- New first-year students
- Preference given to students from Cherokee, Clay, Jackson, Haywood, Macon, and Swain counties
- Preference given to students with financial need

- This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA and continues to meet all other eligibility requirements.
 

Endowed through the generosity of the Apodaca family, this scholarship provides support for students who are employees of WCU's Residential Living Department.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 3.0 GPA
- Employee of the Department of Residential Living, having served the department for a minimum of two semesters (employee includes, but is not limited to Resident Assistants, Maintenance Staff, Housekeeping Staff, Paint Staff, Student Mail Staff, and office assistants)
 

Endowed through the generosity of Isaac Kelly, this scholarship provides support for students majoring in art education.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Major in art education

Endowed by Robert King as a memorial to Kendall King, this scholarship provides financial support for worthy and deserving international students.  

Eligibility Requirements

- International student
- Academic achievement

Endowed through the generosity of Theresa Pepin, this scholarship provides support for students majoring in a program within the School of Art and Design.

Eligibility Requirements

- Major in the School of Art and Design
- Good standing within the College of Fine and Performing Arts
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Preference given to first generation college students
- Preference given to students with demonstrated financial need

- This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient continues to meet all eligibility criteria.

Endowed through the generosity of Kenneth and Peggy Flynt, this scholarship provides support for students pursuing a degree in WCU's College of Business.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Major in the College of Business
- Preference given to students majoring in finance
- Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need

Established through the generosity of Kenneth Hughes, this scholarship provides support for undergraduate students majoring in accounting.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.25 GPA
- Junior or senior
- Accounting major
- Preference given to students from Yancey County, with second preference to students from Buncombe County. If there are no qualifying students from these counties, students from any county in western North Carolina can be considered.
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- No sanctions in place at time of award

Endowed through the generosity of Brad and Eileen Bradshaw, this scholarship provides support to students majoring in inclusive education. Brad is a Western Carolina University alumnus and has served as Chair of the Western Carolina University Foundation.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in inclusive education
- Junior

- This scholarship is renewable for the recipient's senior year as long as the scholarship eligibility criteria are met.

This scholarship has been established by Kevin Vasquez to provide scholarship support to student-athletes with a declared major in the College of Business. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate significant professional promise.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Student-athlete on one of WCU's intercollegiate athletic teams
- Undergraduate student
- Major in the College of Business
- Must have achieved junior standing (60 hours)
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Good academic standing
- Preference given to students who demonstrate significant professional promise
- Preference given to members of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity
- It is the intent of the donor to support students with backgrounds that include economic hardship.  Only students with exceptional financial need shall be considered for this scholarship.

Endowed through the generosity of Alice Holden, this award provides financial recognition for an outstanding tutor in WCU's Writing and Learning Commons (WaLC).

Eligibility Requirements

- Tutor in the WaLC
- Recipients are selected based on quality of work, initiative, dependability, dedication, compassion for fellow students, ability to convey information in a variety of forms to a number of different audiences, and ability to assess a problem or challenge, deliver possible solutions, and evaluate the outcome.

Endowed through the generosity of Bryant and Brenda Kinney, this scholarship provides support to students who excel in the classroom and in their communities. Mr. and Mrs. Kinney are WCU alumni and Mr. Kinney is a member of the WCU Board of Trustees.

Eligibility Requirements

- Preference given 3.5 or above GPA
- Undergraduate students
- Major in middle grades science education, secondary science education, emergency medical care, or political science
- Resident of North Carolina or Georgia
- Financial need
- Preference given to students involved in volunteer activities and service to their community

- This scholarship is renewable to a maximum of four years as long as the recipient meets the eligibility requirements.

This scholarship provides financial support for a deserving student-athlete from McDowell County to attend Western Carolina University.

Eligibility Requirements

- 2.5 GPA
- Preference given to members of the WCU intercollegiate football team
- Preference given to graduates of McDowell HS participating on one of WCU's intercollegiate athletic teams
- Good academic standing
- In the event no qualified candidate from McDowell High School can be identified, preference will be given to the student recipient of the Coach Bob Waters Football Scholarship for the same award period.

Endowed through the generosity of WCU women's soccer alumni and represented by Tina Weaver, this scholarship provides financial support for members of the WCU women's intercollegiate soccer team.

Eligibility Requirements

- 2.75 GPA
- UG student
- Member of women's intercollegiate soccer team
- Sophomore, junior, or senior
- Must volunteer a minimum of 20 hours per year
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)

Endowed through the generosity of Knox Porter, this scholarship provides support to students in the College of Education and Allied Professions. Mr. Porter is a WCU alumnus.

Eligibility Criteria

- Major in the College of Education and Allied Professions
- English as a second language learners
- Character
- Community Service
- Preference given to students from Meadowcreek or Collins Hill high schools in Gwinnett County, GA and graduates from public high schools in Mecklenburg County, NC
- Preference given to students enrolled fulltime (12 hours)
- Preference given to students with financial need

Established by John Rasmussen, this scholarship provides support to Western Carolina University student-athletes who are majoring in business.

Eligibility Requirements

- 2.75 GPA
- Major in the College of Business
- Member of one of WCU's intercollegiate athletics teams
- Good academic standing

Established by Kyle and Sarah Carter, this scholarship provides support for students who are participating in international travel in conjunction with their WCU coursework.

Eligibility Requirements

- Undergraduate students
- Study abroad enrollment for at least one full semester
- Financial need

Established by the family of L. Milton Hauser, this scholarship provides support for students who are majoring in elementary or middle grades education.

Eligibility Requirements

- Elementary or middle grades education majors
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Academic achievements
- Overall qualifications
- Financial need

Endowed through the generosity of L. Lee and Melissa Isley, this scholarship provides support for WCU students .

Eligibility Requirements:

- Fulltime enrollment (12 credit hours per semester)
- Strong preference for first-generation college students
- Preference given to descendants of Sigma Phi Epsilon alumni or current members of Sigma Phi Epsilon
- Preference given to students with demonstrated community involvement
- Preference given to residents of North Carolina
- Preference given to students with financial need

- This scholarship may be renewed for one additional year as long as recipients remain in good academic standing and continue to meet eligibility requirements.
 

The family and friends of Larry Kolenbrander, a WCU faculty member, have endowed this scholarship fund in his memory. The purpose of the fund is to provide scholarship support for students who are majoring in natural resources conservation and management and have proven themselves to be academically deserving.

Eligibility Requirements

- Major in natural resource conservation and management
- Junior or senior
- Academic achievement
- Leadership and participation in NRCM program activities
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Good academic standing

-Applicants shall be required to submit an essay outlining their academic and career interests in the conservation and management of natural resources.

Established through the generosity of Don Lucas and Pamela McDonald, this scholarship provides support for students pursuing a degree in physical education.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Major in physical education
- UG students
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours each semester)
- Preference given to students with financial need
- Preference given to students from Jackson County, NC
 

Endowed through the generosity of the families of Reese Lasher and Ernie Lasher, this scholarship provides financial support for student-athletes who participate on the WCU intercollegiate baseball team or men's or women's golf team.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Preference given to student-athletes participating in WCU's intercollegiate baseball or golf (men's or women's) teams
- Good academic standing
- No sanctions in place at the time of award

Endowed through the generosity of Laura and Phillip Sherrill, this scholarship provides financial support for rising seniors in the College of Business.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA in major courses
- Rising senior
- Major within the College of Business
- Preference given to finance majors
- North Carolina residents
- Participation in activities
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)

Endowed through the generosity of Lavern Allen represented by Joe Allen, this scholarship provides support for students pursing a degree in education.

Eligibility Requirements:

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in WCU's School of Teaching and Learning
- Preference given to students majoring in special education/inclusive education
- Donor wishes that when awarding, special consideration be given to students who are underrepresented at WCU, including students who increase diversity

This scholarship was established in 1998 by Mylie Ramsey in memory of Lawrence and Geneva Ramsey. It provides support for students who attended Jackson County (NC) public schools in grades 1-12 and are rising Western Carolina University juniors.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.5 GPA
- Rising juniors at WCU are eligible for consideration
- Recipient must have attended Jackson County (NC) public schools in grades 1-12 in order to be eligible

Endowed through the generosity of Margaret Agee, her husband, David, and their children, this scholarship provides support for students majoring within the School of Teaching and Learning.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.5 GPA
- Major within the School of Teaching and Learning
- Member of the WCU Honors College
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Financial need

Endowed by Leland and Francile Waters, this scholarship provides support for rising juniors and seniors who are majoring in nutrition.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Rising juniors and seniors
- Major in Nutrition

Endowed through the generosity of Joan Davis Humphries, this scholarship is in honor of Dr. Lena Engstrom and provides support to students majoring in English education.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in English education
- UG students
- Resident of Rutherford County with first preference going to students from RS Central High School
- Preference given to students enrolled fulltime (12 hours)
- In the event that no student from Rutherford County qualifies, students from other counties in North Carolina may be considered.
- In the event that no English education majors are eligible, students majoring in middle grades education or other areas of secondary education may be considered.

The family of Leone Hyde Ray established this endowed fund to provide scholarship support for education students attending Western Carolina University.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Major in the School of Teaching and Learning
- UG students
- Recipients must be from western North Carolina or eastern Tennessee
- Preference given to graduates of a Graham County, NC high school
- Preference given to fulltime students (12 hours)
- Preference given to students with financial need

- This scholarship may be renewed to a maximum of four years as long as recipients continue to meet all eligibility criteria.

Established in 1995, the Lester Henderson Scholarship provides scholarship assistance to students who graduate from high school in Macon, Clay or Cherokee County in North Carolina and attend Western Carolina University.

Eligibility Requirements

- Graduates of high school in Macon, Clay or Cherokee County (NC)
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Undergraduate students
- Academic achievement
- Financial need

This endowed scholarship honors Lewis J. Smith, a founder of the Cullowhee School, which opened in 1889 (now Western Carolina University) and is awarded to students majoring in history or education.  Smith, a teacher before and after the Civil War, served in the North Carolina Senate from 1888-1890 and was the first Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Cullowhee School.

Eligibility Requirements

- Major in history or a teacher education program
- Campus involvement through membership in a WCU club or activity or civic activity or contribution
- Preference given to students with financial need

This scholarship has been endowed through the generosity of Linda and Alden McCracken to provide support for student-athletes at Western Carolina University.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Member of a WCU intercollegiate athletics team
- No sanctions in place at the time of award

The husband, family and friends of Linda Crawford Rogers have endowed this scholarship in her memory to support students who are majoring in music. Mrs. Rogers graduated from WCU in 1971 with a degree in vocal performance. Music was her greatest love and she remained active in the music programs in Church during her lifetime.

Eligibility Requirements

- Major in music
- Musical talent as demonstrated by audition with the School of Music
- Academic achievement
- Financial need
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)

This scholarship is in memory of Linda Elaine Glenn who was a psychology major at WCU at the time of her death. Established by her family, this scholarship serves as a living memorial of how lifelong learning and educational opportunities enrich our lives.

Eligibility Requirements

- Preference will be given to junior or senior psychology majors
- Second preference will be given to graduate psychology majors
- Third preference will be given to junior, senior, and graduate education majors
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours UG, 9 hours GR)
- Good academic standing

- This scholarship may be renewed to a maximum of two years as long as the recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA.

Endowed through the generosity of Dan and Linda Gilbert, this scholarship assists students from Western North Carolina in obtaining a degree in education. Preference will be given to first generation college students, specifically those who have been active in campus or community religious organizations.

Eligibility Requirements

- 3.0 GPA
- Education majors
- Preference given to students from western North Carolina
- Preference given to first generation college students
- Preference given to students who have been active in campus or community religious organizations
- Financial need

- This scholarship may be renewed to a maximum of four years as long as recipients continue to meet eligibility requirements.

This scholarship was endowed through the generosity of Linda Rader, a 1958 graduate of Western Carolina College (now Western Carolina University). Ms. Rader was a leader among teachers and served as President of the North Carolina Association of Educators. She retired from the Gaston County (NC) School System.

Eligibility Requirements

- Preference shall be given to undergraduate students
- Academic achievement
- Recipients shall be enrolled fulltime (12 hours)
- Good academic standing

- This scholarship may be renewed to a maximum of four years as long as recipient remains in good academic standing.

Established by Jesse Lankford, Jr., this scholarship was endowed to honor the memory of Linda Reep Lankford, a teacher and alumna of Western Carolina University. This fund provides support for students who are majoring in elementary or middle grades education who show potential as a professional teacher.

Eligibility Requirements

- Major in elementary or middle grades education
- Juniors
- Academic performance
- Participation in university activities
- Potential as a professional teacher

Through gifts made by Blanton and E.J. Whitmire, the Little E.J. Scholarship was endowed to provide support to students who have proven themselves to be deserving and who have career potential in the field of special education.

Eligibility Requirements

- Major in inclusive education
- Sophomores, Juniors, and seniors (scholarship is primarily intended for upper level students)
- Fulltime enrollment (12 hours)
- Academic achievement
- Career potential in the special education field