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Scholarship Program

The Scholarship Program offers financial assistance to individuals pursuing education through our various scholarship funds. These funds have been established by generous donors, including individuals, families, organizations, and corporations from our community.

Scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,500 are available for qualified students. Each scholarship has unique requirements.

Recipients are selected on a competitive basis, considering academic and non-academic factors and demonstrated financial need. Many of the funds target students from specific areas of interest to the donor, including successful performance in high school, high school attended, and academic or career focus.

For more information contact: Caroline Avery at (828) 437-7105 or info@cfburkecounty.org

Burke Education Endowment Program Fund was established on April 27, 2006 by the Burke Education Foundation.

The purpose of the Fund is to provide every Burke County high school graduate (who lacks the financial means) the opportunity to attend Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC) and earn a college degree.  In carrying out this purpose, it is intended that the Grantor and WPCC will develop criteria and process, acceptable to the Foundation, for taking applications and determining eligibility of applicants and, based upon this criteria, make recommendations to the Foundation for awards. 

Jimmy C. Draughn Scholarship Endowment Fund was established in 2005 to honor the life and work of Jimmy C. Draughn, the first principal of East Burke High.  This scholarship is available to an outstanding social studies student from East Burke High School.  Preference is given to students pursuing a career in education. Applications are available at East Burke High School.
Contact: East Burke High School, (828) 397-5541

Drexel Alumni Association Fund was established in 2002 to provide scholarships to qualified applicants from the Drexel School area of Burke County, North Carolina in memory of Harry L. Hallyburton and Faye T. Russell and in honor of Mildred and Hugh Fletcher. Applications are available at Burke Middle College, Draughn High School, East Burke High School, Freedom High School, Patton High School, Drexel Post Office and Drexel Town Hall.
Contact: Drexel Alumni Association – Rachel Woodie, (828) 879-8805
Drexel Alumni Association Scholarship Application

Larry and Louise Huffman Scholarship Fund was established in 2004 in memory of Larry A. Huffman, Sr., a beloved teacher and coach.  The purpose of the fund is to provide scholarships to eastern Burke County high school graduates who plan to prepare themselves for teaching/coaching careers. Applications are available at Burke Middle College, Draughn High School and East Burke High School.
Contact: Jonathan Huffman, (828) 874-4540
Larry and Louise Huffman Scholarship Application in PDF Form

Andrea Galen Jacks Scholarship Fund is a collaborative effort between Dr. and Mrs. Alan Jacks, Homes For Heart, Inc. and Burke County Department of Social Services. The scholarship was established in 2004 as a way to honor Andrea Jacks' memory while serving foster children seeking secondary education. Originally established to provide scholarships to eligible graduating foster teens (in the custody of Burke County Department of Social Services) it has evolved into an "Educational Needs Project" for foster children as well. By providing educational tools (tutoring, mentoring, educational software, etc.) to help students attain grade level, more students will be prepared to graduate high school with the educational knowledge to pursue a secondary education.
Contact: Homes For Hearts, Inc. at (828) 438-3597 or Burke County Department of Social Services at (828) 439-2000 for more information.

Raymond K. Miller Scholarship Fund was established in 2007 by Mattie Elinora B. Miller. The purpose of the Fund is to provide scholarships to qualified applicants attending Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC) with plans to continue their education at a four-year campus.
Contact: Western Piedmont Community College – Joel Ekstrom, (828) 448-3152

The Morganton Day School Scholarship Endowment Fund was established in 2005 to provide scholarships to qualified applicants selected by Morganton Day School from the area in and around Burke County, North Carolina. Applications are available at Morganton Day School.
Contact: Morganton Day School, 305 West Concord Street, Morganton, NC 28655, (828) 437-6782

Rotary Club of Morganton Scholarship was established on June 26, 2007 to provide scholarships to qualified applicants from the area in and around Burke County, North Carolina.
Contact: Rotary Club of Morganton - Alan Clark, (828) 432-2900 or (828) 403-9600

Stiff Endowment Fund was established 2004 by Evelyn Senter Stiff and Dr. A. Olin Stiff.  The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarships to Burke County citizens who are pursuing a four year degree in nursing.  Applications are available to students graduating from Western Piedmont Community College and pursuing a four year degree in nursing.
Contact: Western Piedmont Community College – Joel Ekstrom, 828-448-3152

Valdese Rotary Club Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in 2002 in memory of John P. Rostan, Jr. and his fifty years of service to the Valdese Rotary Club.  Each year Rotary Club of Valdese awards scholarships to applicants who reflect the principles and ideals of Rotary. Consideration is also given to academic achievement, community service and financial need. Applications are available at Burke Middle College, Draughn High School, East Burke High School and Western Piedmont Community College.
Contact: Rotary Club of Valdese – Paul Mears, (828) -874-2186 or Elizabeth Furr, (828) 874-4308

Waldensian Presbyterian Women Scholarship Program Endowed Fund was established in 2005 to help further the education of deserving students, members of Waldensian Presbyterian Church (WPC) and participants in the Scout programs of WPC. Applications are available at the Waldensian Presbyterian Church - Programs - Presbyterian Women Scholarship.
Contact: Waldensian Presbyterian Church, 109 Main Street East, Valdese, NC 28690, (828) 874-2531

Wynne and Otto Woerner Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in 2003 by Otto H. Woerner.  Two scholarships are established by this fund. 
 
The Woerner – Carolina Shoe Scholarship benefits families of past and present employees of Carolina Shoe Company.  Any direct descendant (son, daughter, grandchild, great grandchild, spouse, etc.) of a Carolina Shoe employee may apply for this scholarship.  To be considered a Carolina Shoe employee, a person must have worked at Carolina Shoe for a minimum of two (2) years at any time.  The criteria in order of priority are as follows: direct descendant of a Carolina Shoe employee, financial need, top half of class, and a commitment to complete a four year degree. 
 
The Wynne and Otto Woerner Scholarship provides funding for a young person who would not otherwise be able to continue their education.  The criteria for this scholarship is the same as the criteria for the Carolina Shoe Scholarship except that this scholarship gives no priority to Carolina Shoe employees’ families.
 
Applications are available through the high schools in Burke County (and McDowell County for the Carolina Shoe Scholarship) or see below.

Contact: Freedom High School, (828) 433-1310; East Burke High School, (828) 397-5541; Robert L. Patton High School, (828) 433-3000; Jimmy C. Draughn High School, (828) 879-4200; Burke Middle College, (828) 448-3175 or McDowell High School, (828) 652-7920
Wynne and Otto Woerner Scholarship Application in PDF Form
Woerner – Carolina Shoe Scholarship Application in PDF Form
Woerner Scholarship Recommendation Form in PDF Form

Glenn R. Yoder Scholarship Endowment Fund was established in 2003 by the Valdese Lions Club in memory of Glenn R. Yoder.  He was a longtime member of the Valdese Lions Club, a career elementary teacher and principal, and a great friend and benefactor to the thousands of students with whom he was acquainted. Applications are available at Burke Middle College, Draughn High School, East Burke High School, Freedom High School, Patton High School and Western Piedmont Community College.
Contact: Ed Bleynat, (828) 874-0994

Clyde Nichols Young, Jr. Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in 2002 by his family to honor the life of Clyde Nichols Young, Jr.  Mr. Young was a lifelong educator and believed in the worth of every individual.  He was a highly respected teacher and colleague, known for providing encouragement and support whenever it was needed.  The purpose of the Fund is to provide scholarships to outstanding math students from Freedom High School. Applications are available at Freedom High School or see below.
Contact: Freedom High School, (828) 433-1310
Clyde Nichols Young, Jr. Scholarship Application in PDF Form

Other Financial Aid Resources

Burke Middle College

College Foundation of North Carolina

Jimmy C. Draughn High School

East Burke High School

FAFSA (Application for Federal Student Aid)

Freedom High School

Robert L. Patton High School

The Student Guide to Federal Financial Aid

Western Piedmont Community College

Disclaimer: Please note that the Foundation does not administer these websites and we do not endorse or guarantee success on any of them. Nevertheless, we consider them to be useful resources for students.

 

 

 

 

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