Ruth and Johnnie McCoy Memorial Scholarship
African American students are often underserved and underrepresented in higher education.
African American students are far more likely to attend underfunded schools than their white peers, with 45% of Black students attending high-poverty schools as compared to just 8% of white students. This can leave African American students feeling unprepared to pursue a college degree.
In memory of Ruth and Johnnie McCoy, this scholarship aims to support African American high school seniors or current undergraduate students in any area of study so that they can pursue their dreams.
Any high school senior or undergraduate student who is from North Carolina and of African American descent may apply for this scholarship.
To do so, tell us about yourself, why you want to attend college, and how you will use your degree to benefit the world.
Please tell us a bit about yourself. Why do you want to attend college and how do you plan to make a positive impact using your education?
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The application deadline is Mar 1, 2022. Winners will be announced on Apr 1, 2022.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Apr 1, 2022. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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