CEAP Scholarship Cycle Model (PDF)
For more information regarding scholarship opportunities, please visit the CFNC.org website.
Scholarships Administered by Western - Due December 1 of each year
Capps Family Memorial Scholarship
The Capps Family Memorial Scholarship was established in 2004 by Dr. Barbara H. Capps, Professor Emeritus of Western Carolina University, in memory of her parents, the late Robert Fletcher Capps and Helen Stroupe Capps. The purpose of the scholarship is to support promising students from Western North Carolina who are majoring in Middle Grades Education.
Taft B. and Malvery Botner Scholarships
Annual awards are made to academically outstanding students to pursue careers in elementary education and reading. Scholarships are renewable depending upon academic performance and continued promise of success in teaching.
District I, North Carolina Retired School Personnel Senior Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded annually to a rising senior in the College of Education and Allied Professions who is a resident of one of the thirteen Western North Carolina counties.
The L. Milton Hauser Scholarship Fund
This memorial fund, established by the family of L. Milton Hauser, provides awards to students majoring in elementary or middle grades education. (For further information, contact the Admissions Office.)
The Linda Reep Lankford Scholarship Fund
This scholarship, established by Jesse R. Lankford in memory of his wife, Linda Reep Lankford, provides assistance to students majoring in elementary or middle grades education.
The John Donivan Hales/Jessie Lindsay Scholarship Fund
This fund was established by Jessie Lindsay Hales in memory of her husband, John Donivan Hales. Awards are made to students who are residents of Swain County and who have expressed an intention to major in elementary education.
Hoyt and Lora Ponder Scholarship
The Hoyt and Lora Ponder Scholarship is a one-time monetary award of designed to recognize, encourage, and support a graduating BK student who intends to work with young children with disabilities.
The “Little E.J.” Scholarship Fund
This fund, established by Blanton and E. J. Whitmire in honor of the son of E.J. and Genevieve Whitmire, provides support for students majoring in special education.
The Morrill Family Memorial Fund
This memorial fund provides financial support for graduate students conducting research related to improving teaching.
The Ed and Bertha Henson Reed Scholarship
This fund was established in memory of Mrs. Edwards’ parents, Ed and Bertha Henson Reed, who were lifelong residents of Jackson County, North Carolina. The purpose of the fund is to provide support for WCU students from Jackson County who are majoring in education or business and who have proven themselves to be financially and academically deserving.
The Daniel Saddler Scholarship
Established by the family of Daniel L. Saddler, this scholarship provides support for graduate level counseling students. Dan Saddler, a professor and counselor trainer at WCU from 1972 until 1989, used his extraordinary insight to encourage students to reach their full potential as counselors and individuals.
Jane B. Schulz Scholarship
The purpose of the Jane B. Schulz Scholarship Fund is to provide financial assistance to late entry students (initial entrance into college at least two calendar years after high school graduation) who express interest in the Special Education Major.
The Otto Spilker Scholarship
Established by friends and colleagues of Dr. Otto Spilker, this scholarship endowment assists students in their efforts to obtain a degree from WCU.
The Stephanie Ann Stow Scholarship Fund
The family of Stephanie Ann Stow has established this memorial fund to provide scholarships to support education students who are doing their student teaching. Preference is given to students from Asheville High School or other Buncombe County high schools.
The Rachel R. Williams Sweet Scholarship Fund
The fund has been established for the purpose of honoring Rachel R. Williams Sweet, a 1935 graduate of WCU, and to provide financial support to undergraduate students who have expressed an intention to pursue early childhood education as their major course of study.
Mary and Charles Wayte Graduate Scholarship Fund
This fund was established by the Waytes to support scholarships for graduate students in business and education.
Myrtle Olivia Whitmire Scholarships
Students who are residents of North Carolina and who are planning careers in early childhood education are eligible for annual awards.
The Duane and Wanda Reid Scholarship Fund
In agreement with Western Carolina University Foundation, Duane and Wanda Reid pledge to establish an endowed scholarship fund to support students majoring in Business and Education at Western Carolina University.
The Dwight E. and Jessie D. Ryland Scholarship Fund
Dwight E. and Jessie D. Ryland in agreement with the Western Carolina University Foundation have established an endowed fund in support of scholarships for deserving students who attend Western Carolina University who are either math education or science education majors.
Federal TEACH Program
The federal Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program will provide up to $4,000 a year in grant aid to undergraduate and graduate students and students enrolled in post-baccalaureate teacher credential programs, or current or prospective teachers. Western Carolina University has chosen to participate in the undergraduate program only. Funding is renewable. Candidates must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and must be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens enrolled as undergraduate students in The TEACH Grant Program. Candidates must be completing course work to become teachers and must have a 3.25 or better grade point average (GPA) or score above the 75th percentile on at least one admissions test. Recipients must sign an agreement to serve as full time teachers for at least four years within eight years of completing their course of study and must teach math, science, special education, or a subject designated as “high need” by the federal or state government or local education agency and approved by the Department, or serve as a reading specialist. In addition, recipients must comply with the requirements for being “highly qualified teachers,” as defined in section 9101(223) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and be willing to serve at a low-income school as deemed by the Department’s Annual Directory of Designated Low-income Schools. The TEACH Grant will convert to an unsubsidized direct loan for recipients who do not fulfill the service commitment. For more information visit this website
Other Scholarship Opportunities - Deadlines Vary
PTSL - Prospective Teacher Scholarship Loan . You must be a junior or senior to apply. See website for details.
TASF - Teacher Assistant Scholarship Fund. See website for details.
Mary Morrow Edna Richards Scholarship - NCAE will award scholarships from its Mary Morrow-Edna Richards Scholarships Fund to deserving junior and senior students who plan to pursue teaching in the public schools of North Carolina. The amount of each scholarship is $1,000.