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.
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.
Hoyt and Lora Ponder Scholarship
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.
Other Scholarship Opportunities - Deadlines Vary
FTNC - Future Teachers of North Carolina. For students interested in pursuing education degrees in Math, Science, Special Education, and English as a Second Language (ESL). $6500/year. Must be renewed each year, and you must be a junior or senior to apply.PEC - Physical Education & Coaching. Students interested in pursuing physical education and coaching. $4000/year. You must be a junior or senior to apply.
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.