GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS
Teacher Grants and Scholarships
Awarded to Caldwell County Educators
Community Education Grant - awards creative projects that impact learning in schools and the community.
Fall Awards Due Oct 2, 2026
Spring Awards Due Feb 5, 2027
Community Education Grant Application
Teacher Supplemental Fund - funds special curriculum needs.
Fall Application Due October 30, 2026
Spring Application Due April 2, 2027
What Are You Reading? - media center grant for Caldwell County Schools sponsored by Blue Ridge Energies.
Due Dec 4, 2026
Barbara Deverick - Tom McNeel Scholarship - provides professional development for Caldwell County educators. Sponsored in part by Blue Ridge Energy.
Due Mar 1, 2027
Barbara Deverick - Tom McNeel Scholarship
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. Submit all information to the Education Foundation office. Sponsored by Google.
Due Mar 1, 2027
Google Excellence in Leadership Educator Award
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
Student Scholarships
Awarded to Caldwell County Students
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 Grace 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.
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
The Lewis Edward Wilson Memorial Scholarship - college scholarship for South Caldwell seniors pursuing CTE/Trades at Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute.
The Lewis Edward Wilson Memorial Scholarship
Michael Howell Scholarship - McKinney Vento college 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 seniors who plan to attend a two-year community college or technical institute.
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