Scholarship Undergraduate

Achievement Scholarship for Refugees and Immigrants of Wake County

Triangle Community Foundation

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Avg. Amount Awarded
173
Days
March 6 2025
Application Deadline
Yes
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Description

Throughout their many years of volunteerism focused on mentoring and tutoring refugee and immigrant families, Larry and Sue Yarger have met many parents who have endured significant hardships and challenges to provide their children opportunities not available in their home countries. The Yarger's established The Achievement Scholarship for Refugees and Immigrants in Wake County to provide financial awards for refugee and immigrant high school graduates who reside in Wake County to continue their education in a post-secondary setting. Applicants must be high school seniors. This scholarship will be awarded for 4 years. Applicants must plan to attend a public or private college or university. This scholarship is restricted to immigrants, refugees, or first-generation US citizens. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Triangle Community Foundation for more information.

Amount Details

$16,000
Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university or a four-year college
  • CheckmarkMinimum 2.5 GPA
  • CheckmarkMust currently be a high school student
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of North Carolina
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying in North Carolina

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For more info, please visit our site
Contact scholarships@trianglecf.org
Tel: 919-474-8370
Fax: 919-941-9208 Address PO Box 12729
Durham, NC 27709