GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS

Teacher Grants and Scholarships

Community Education Grant - awards creative projects that impact learning in schools and the community.

**GRANTED - Fall Awards Due Oct 3, 2025**

**Spring Awards Due Feb 6, 2026**

Community Education Grant

Teacher Supplemental Fund - funds special curriculum needs.

**COMPLETED - Fall Application Due Oct 31, 2025**

**Spring Application Due Apr 3, 2026**

Teacher Supplemental Spring Form

What Are You Reading? - media center grant for Caldwell County Schools sponsored by Blue Ridge Energies.

**Due Dec 5, 2025**

What Are You Reading Grant

Barbara Deverick - Tom McNeel Scholarship - provides professional development for Caldwell County educators. Sponsored in part by Blue Ridge Energy.

**Due Mar 1, 2026**

Barbara Deverick - Tom McNeel Scholarship

Student Activity Financial Hardship Assistance Fund - assists students with curriculum-related activities. Scholarships received after May 1 will not be funded.

Student Activity Assistance Fund

Excellence in Leadership Teacher Scholarship - recognizes two teachers from Caldwell County Schools for their community contributions, dedication, and active work in creating a positive learning environment for all students. Sponsored by Google.

**Due Mar 1, 2026**

Google Excellence in Leadership Educator Award

Student Grants and Scholarships

Captain James C. Harper Scholarship - college scholarship for students majoring in music.  Band Directors nominate.

Mollie Grace Dalton Scholarship - college scholarships for South Caldwell students.

Mollie Dalton Scholarship

Janet H. Wilson Memorial Scholarship - college scholarship for students seeking a degree in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) related field of study.

Janet Wilson Memorial Scholarship

Marvin Courtney Memorial Scholarship - college scholarship specifically for students interested in the field of horticulture.

Marvin Courtney Memorial Scholarship

Jack Robbins Scholarship - college scholarship for all high school students.

Jack Robbins Scholarship

Austin Roberts Memorial Scholarship - college scholarship NOW for ALL West Caldwell High School students.

Austin Roberts Memorial Scholarship

Gary and Phyllis Knight Scholarship - college scholarship for West Caldwell and Hibriten students.

Gary and Phyllis Knight Memorial Scholarship

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Michael Howell Scholarship - McKinney Vento college scholarship.

Michael Howell Scholarship

Connie Patterson Jenkins Scholarship - college scholarship for all high school students.

Connie Patterson Jenkins Scholarship

The Tyler Sims Memorial Scholarship - college scholarship for Hibriten students.

The Tyler Sims Memorial Scholarship

The Wright Bus Scholarship - college scholarship for a worthy student.  Donor discretion.

John Craig Scholarship - music scholarship for West Caldwell student sponsored by the Broyhill Family Foundation.  Form provided by WCHS.

The Bobby Price Memorial Scholarship - scholarship for students living in the Kings Creek area pursing degree of higher learning or a professional certification in the field of agriculture, horticulture, husbandry, firefighting, engineering, nursing or other medical fields.

The Bobby Price Memorial Scholarship

The Brandon E. Church Memorial Scholarship - college scholarship NOW for Hibriten HS, South Caldwell HS and West Caldwell HS students.  One for each school every year!

The Brandon E. Church Memorial Scholarship

Janice Smith Memorial Scholarship - college scholarship for Hibriten students.  Form provided by HHS.

Excellence in Leadership Student Scholarship - recognizes two graduating seniors from Caldwell County Schools for their community contributions, including their inspiring leadership and active work in creating a positive learning environment for all students. Sponsored by Google.

Google Excellence in Leadership Student Award

Anne and Alex Bernhardt Scholarship - college scholarship for all high school students who demonstrate outstanding work ethics, leadership qualities and who have a history of philanthropic service.  Preference may be given to applicant whose family members are or were employed by Bernhardt Furniture Company.  This is a renewable scholarship for the recipients who remain in good standing during their undergraduate years.

Anne and Alex Bernhardt Scholarship

NEW Mary Bernhardt Busko Memorial Scholarship - college scholarship for all high school students who demonstrate outstanding work ethics, leadership qualities and a history of community service.  Preference may be given to applicant whose family members are or were employed by Bernhardt Furniture Company.  This is a renewable scholarship for the recipients who remain in good standing during their undergraduate years.

Mary Bernhardt Busko Memorial Scholarship