West Wilkes High School Scholarships
These scholarships are only available to students who have attended West Wilkes High School. Click on the scholarship titles to download the application or link to the website where you may complete your application..
Christopher W. Thompson Memorial Scholarship
HM3 Christopher W. Thompson was killed in the line of duty and this $500 scholarship is awarded by the local VFW Post 1142 and Ladies Auxiliary in his memory. One scholarship awarded to a student at NWHS and one awarded to another student from the other county high schools. Deadline is May 1.
E.H. and Mary Belle Greene Scholarship
One or more scholarships will be awarded to a WWHS senior to help with the costs of the first year of college. Recipients should demonstrate service to others and character traits of integrity, generosity of nature, and kindness as exemplified by Mr. and Mrs. Greene. It is also the hope of the scholarship committee that recipients of the scholarship, once financially established in their lives, will contribute to keep the scholarship going and helping future students. Applications are turned in to school counselor. Deadline is April 12.
Julia Wooten Lovette Memorial Scholarship for the Study of the Sciences
Outstanding seniors graduating from WWHS, pursuing a bachelor of science degree in any of the physical, natural or biological sciences, mathematics,engineering, accounting, or computer sciences from an accredited college or university, possessing academic achievements, financial need, extracurricular activities, and character, with a weighted gpa of 3.5 or higher at the end of the first semester of senior year. Visit NC Community Foundation website for full details. Deadline is March 29, 2018 (last school day before Spring Break).
Kevin Wayne Triplett Memorial Scholarship
This $1000 scholarship is awarded to a WWHS senior who is facing a medical or financial hardship and is in memory of Kevin and his noble fight against cancer, his love of West Wilkes, and his emphasis on education. Deadline is April 13, 2018.
Kiwanis Key Club Scholarship
A $500 scholarship will be given to a graduating senior Key Club member at each of the county high schools. The criteria for this award is demonstrated academic excellence, citizenship through service, and leadership. Student must be current member of their school's Key Club to apply. Deadline to return your application to your school counselor is April 13, 2018.
Larry & Diane Stone Scholarship
$1000 scholarship to a student planning to attend one of the UNC System schools.The essay is a critical component of the scholarship application. Deadline for returning your application to your school counselor is April 12, 2018.
Michael Wayne Scercy Memorial Scholarship
The Michael Wayne Scercy Memorial Scholarship is a one-time $1500 scholarship to a senior attending West Wilkes High School. The scholarship was established in memory of Michael Wayne Scercy. While Michael was a graduate of Wilkes Central High School, his children attended West Wilkes High School. He loved sitting on the hill at all the West Wilkes football games, becoming a Blackhawk fan himself. He taught baseball in Wilkes for many years and many of his fondest memories include those children he coached and who were friends of his children. Deadline is February 15, 2018.
Mt. Pleasant Ruritan Scholarship
$500 scholarship for a WWHS senior attending college. Preference is given to students who live in the Mt. Pleasant community. Deadline is April 10, 2018.
North Wilkesboro Elks Club Scholarship (provided by Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks #1846 Lodge)
The local Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks #1846 will offer a $500 scholarship to one students from each of the county's high schools. Applications should be returned to school counselors no later than April 1, 2018.
North Wilkesboro Rotary Club Foundation Scholarships
The Hugh Martin Scholarship is for students planning to attend a four-year college or university and four $1000 scholarship will be awarded in the county. The Gene Foster Scholarship is for students planning to attend Wilkes Community College (or another community college) and four $1000 scholarships will be awarded from the four traditional high schools. Deadline for you to return your application to your school counselor is April 30, 2018.
Raven Scholarship
$1000 scholarship awarded to West Wilkes High School senior who previously attended Millers Creek Elementary School. Applications due to school counselor by March 30.
VFW Scholarship
$500 scholarship awarded by the Blue Ridge Mountain VFW Post 1142 to a senior in each of the four Wilkes County high schools. Deadline is May 1.
West Wilkes High School Academic Booster Club Scholarship
$1000 scholarship awarded to a West Wilkes High School senior who has at least a 3.5 weighted cumulative gpa at the end of the first semester of senior year. Club appointed scholarship committee will consider the rigor of the student's academic study, school extracurricular activities, and community involvement. Deadline is April 12.2017.
West Wilkes High School Athletic Booster Club Scholarship
$1000 scholarship awarded to a West Wilkes High School senior who meets the club's criteria. Deadline is April 20, 2018.
Christopher W. Thompson Memorial Scholarship
HM3 Christopher W. Thompson was killed in the line of duty and this $500 scholarship is awarded by the local VFW Post 1142 and Ladies Auxiliary in his memory. One scholarship awarded to a student at NWHS and one awarded to another student from the other county high schools. Deadline is May 1.
E.H. and Mary Belle Greene Scholarship
One or more scholarships will be awarded to a WWHS senior to help with the costs of the first year of college. Recipients should demonstrate service to others and character traits of integrity, generosity of nature, and kindness as exemplified by Mr. and Mrs. Greene. It is also the hope of the scholarship committee that recipients of the scholarship, once financially established in their lives, will contribute to keep the scholarship going and helping future students. Applications are turned in to school counselor. Deadline is April 12.
Julia Wooten Lovette Memorial Scholarship for the Study of the Sciences
Outstanding seniors graduating from WWHS, pursuing a bachelor of science degree in any of the physical, natural or biological sciences, mathematics,engineering, accounting, or computer sciences from an accredited college or university, possessing academic achievements, financial need, extracurricular activities, and character, with a weighted gpa of 3.5 or higher at the end of the first semester of senior year. Visit NC Community Foundation website for full details. Deadline is March 29, 2018 (last school day before Spring Break).
Kevin Wayne Triplett Memorial Scholarship
This $1000 scholarship is awarded to a WWHS senior who is facing a medical or financial hardship and is in memory of Kevin and his noble fight against cancer, his love of West Wilkes, and his emphasis on education. Deadline is April 13, 2018.
Kiwanis Key Club Scholarship
A $500 scholarship will be given to a graduating senior Key Club member at each of the county high schools. The criteria for this award is demonstrated academic excellence, citizenship through service, and leadership. Student must be current member of their school's Key Club to apply. Deadline to return your application to your school counselor is April 13, 2018.
Larry & Diane Stone Scholarship
$1000 scholarship to a student planning to attend one of the UNC System schools.The essay is a critical component of the scholarship application. Deadline for returning your application to your school counselor is April 12, 2018.
Michael Wayne Scercy Memorial Scholarship
The Michael Wayne Scercy Memorial Scholarship is a one-time $1500 scholarship to a senior attending West Wilkes High School. The scholarship was established in memory of Michael Wayne Scercy. While Michael was a graduate of Wilkes Central High School, his children attended West Wilkes High School. He loved sitting on the hill at all the West Wilkes football games, becoming a Blackhawk fan himself. He taught baseball in Wilkes for many years and many of his fondest memories include those children he coached and who were friends of his children. Deadline is February 15, 2018.
Mt. Pleasant Ruritan Scholarship
$500 scholarship for a WWHS senior attending college. Preference is given to students who live in the Mt. Pleasant community. Deadline is April 10, 2018.
North Wilkesboro Elks Club Scholarship (provided by Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks #1846 Lodge)
The local Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks #1846 will offer a $500 scholarship to one students from each of the county's high schools. Applications should be returned to school counselors no later than April 1, 2018.
North Wilkesboro Rotary Club Foundation Scholarships
The Hugh Martin Scholarship is for students planning to attend a four-year college or university and four $1000 scholarship will be awarded in the county. The Gene Foster Scholarship is for students planning to attend Wilkes Community College (or another community college) and four $1000 scholarships will be awarded from the four traditional high schools. Deadline for you to return your application to your school counselor is April 30, 2018.
Raven Scholarship
$1000 scholarship awarded to West Wilkes High School senior who previously attended Millers Creek Elementary School. Applications due to school counselor by March 30.
VFW Scholarship
$500 scholarship awarded by the Blue Ridge Mountain VFW Post 1142 to a senior in each of the four Wilkes County high schools. Deadline is May 1.
West Wilkes High School Academic Booster Club Scholarship
$1000 scholarship awarded to a West Wilkes High School senior who has at least a 3.5 weighted cumulative gpa at the end of the first semester of senior year. Club appointed scholarship committee will consider the rigor of the student's academic study, school extracurricular activities, and community involvement. Deadline is April 12.2017.
West Wilkes High School Athletic Booster Club Scholarship
$1000 scholarship awarded to a West Wilkes High School senior who meets the club's criteria. Deadline is April 20, 2018.