Scholarship Opportunities
Awards can be renewed each semester for a maximum of 4 semesters and contingent upon student maintaining a 3.0 GPA as determined by the Financial Aid Committee of Surry Community College. Poor scholastic performance will negate scholarship eligibility.
| Scholarship | Description |
|---|---|
| Alex Chatham Scholar-Athlete Fund | The Alex Chatham Scholar Athlete Fund is awarded to two members of the golf team who maintain a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate athletic excellence and character befitting a collegiate student athlete representing SCC. All Programs |
| Allen-Green Scholarship | The Allen-Green Scholarship is intended for a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church enrolled in any program. All Programs |
| Andrew Lawson Memorial Scholarship | The scholarship was established in 1996 by Michael and Nancy White Lawson in memory of their son, Andrew William Lawson. Mr. Lawson was a graduate of Surry Central High School, class of 1992, and subsequently enrolled in classes at SCC. In 1993 he joined the United States Navy. He accidentally drowned in July 1996 at Camp Schwaab. Mr. Lawson’s mother and brother, Michael Larry Lawson, were both graduates of SCC in 1971 and 1989 respectively. Recipients must live in the Surry Central school district, maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and be enrolled in a Medical field. They should also demonstrate financial need. All Programs |
| Annie Laura McMillion Scholarship | No guidelines. All Programs |
| Athel P. Phillips Scholarship | The scholarship was established in 1982. Final selection will be made by the Flat Rock Ruritan Club. Recipients must demonstrate financial need with priority given to North Surry graduates residing in Flat Rock school district. All Programs |
| Austin Critz Scholarship | Students planning to puruse further education leading to a career in a social science field (specific discipline should be listed on application; i.e., history, psychology, sociology, political science), Current or incoming SCC students with GPA 2.0 or higher, Show interest in field outside of the classroom (i.e., member of History club, participation in History Day, etc.) Social Science Programs |
| Barry V. Gates Scholarship | This scholarship was established in memory fo Barry Vernon Gates by his wife, Sharon Rice Gates in 1999. Mr. Gates was a pharmacist in Mount Airy and died September 9, 1998. It was designed for employees of the Medicine Shoppe (Gates Pharmacy) or their children who plan to transfer to the state university system after leaving SCC. Recipients must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 with priority given to Mount Airy High School graduates demonstrating financial need and who are of good merit. All Programs |
| Betty & Hylton Wright Scholarship | The scholarship was established in 1989. Mr. Wright retired from the Central Telephone Company with 43 years of service. Mr. Wright served as a member of the SCC Foundation Board. Mr. Wright died November 17, 2012 at the age of 88. All Programs |
| Betty & Hylton Wright- Haymore Memorial Baptist Church Scholarship | The Betty & Hylton Wright-Haymore Memorial Baptist Church Scholarship is intended for a member of Haymore Memorial Baptist Church (Mt. Airy). All Programs |
| Betty Kay & C. Richard Vaughn Scholarship | This scholarship was established in 1997 to benefit the employees and their children of John S. Clark Company, Inc, Riverside Building Supply and Granite Development, Ltd. Ms. Betty Kay Vaughn has served on the SCC Board of Trustees since 1989. Scholarship is available to 1st or 2nd year students. All Programs |
| Blaine and Penny Harmon Scholarship | All Programs |
| Bobby & Sylvia Harold Memorial | This scholarship was established in 1993 by Bobby Harold an Emeritus Member of the SCC Foundation Board of Directors and member of the Investment Committee. He has co-chaired the annual Foundation Golf Tournament since its inception. Bobby and Sylvia Harold made a major contribution to the construction of the Shelton-Badgett NC Center for Viticulture and Enology. The building’s Grand Hall is named in their honor. All Programs |
| Bobby Dare Wall, Jr. Memorial Scholarship | The scholarship was established in 2004 by Thelma Dinkins Hutchens in memory of her nephew, Bobby Dare Wall, Jr., whom she and her husband James reared as their own. Mr. James Hutchens was a veteran history instructor for SCC. Demonstrate financial need. All Programs |
| Boone-Wolfe Scholarship | The scholarship was established through the estate of John H. Boone. Available to ADN or other Health related field student, Full-time status and demonstrate financial need. ADN or Health Related Program |
| Boyles-Trollinger Scholarship Fund | All Programs |
| Brenda Wright Tilley Nursing Scholarship | Scholarship is need based; Be a young mom, but if no candidate is available, consideration can be made for another candidate; Funding can also be used for supplies and miscellaneous expense related to program. Nursing Program |
| C. Bruce and Mary Fulk | This scholarship was established by C. Bruce and Mary Fulk of Pilot Mountain in 1999. It is designed for a student from the East Surry High School District. All Programs |
| C. Christopher Yopp Scholarship | The scholarship was established in 1998 by Flannery Yopp Heath in memory of her father. Chris Yopp served as the chair of the Language Arts Division at SCC at the time of his death on April 6, 1998. Priority given to college transfer students with minimum 2.0 GPA or higher; demonstrate financial need; Is a single parent or from a single parent household. All Programs |
| Carlos Surratt Memorial Scholarship | Award not based on need; GPA of 3.0; North Surry High School Graduate; American Citizen; Submit an essay explaining why you want to attend SCC, future goals, and family history. All Programs Awards can be renewed each semester for a maximum of 4 semesters and contingent upon student maintaining a 3.0 GPA as determined by the Financial Aid Committee of Surry Community College. Poor scholastic performance will negate scholarship eligibility. |
| Carrol L. & Beulah M. Perkins Scholarship | The scholarship was established in 1993 by Beulah M. Perkins. Mr. and Mrs. Perkins were both public educators in the Surry County School System. Eligible recipients must reside in the East Surry High School service area. All Programs |
| Charles and Hester Jackson Scholarship | The scholarship was originally established as the Charles C. Jackson scholarship to honor Mr. Jackson, who was a longterm Yveddi Board Member and Chairman. Mr. Jackson was the Director of the Surry County Agricultural Extension Office. At the death of his wife, Mrs. Hester Bartlette Jackson in July 2008, the scholarship became the Charles and Hester Jackson Scholarship. Mrs. Jackson was a librarian for the Northeastern Regional Library and retired from the Dobson Community Library. She was an avid genealogist who wrote a column for the Mount Airy News for more than 20 years. All Programs |
| Charles M. Shelton, Sr Scholarship | Must apply for scholarship including name, address, and short essay explaining why you are interested in the program and want to pursue Viticulture and Enology; GPA of 3.0; Has completed Introduction to Viticulture; and/or Introduction to Winemaking; or Fundamentals of Viticulture and Enology; Actively enrolled and seeking a credential in Viticulture and Enology. Viticulture and Enology |
| The Clara and Oscar Yokley Fund at Surry Community College | For students who are not able to afford tuition and books. All Programs |
| Clinton & Ruth Childress Memorial Scholarship | This scholarship is intended for a first generation college student who is a dependent of a hosiery mill/ textile industry employee. The student must be a graduate of East Surry, Mount Airy, North Surry or Surry Central High School, demonstrate financial need and show academic promise. All Programs |
| Clinton W. & Benny Johnson Moseley Scholarship | All Programs |
| Clyde A. Hall & Luther M. Stuart Scholarship | This scholarship was established by Dr. and Mrs. Hal Stuart of Elkin to honor their fathers in 2002. Mrs. Stuart served on the SCC Board of Trustees 1980 until 2013. It is designed for a student who is a resident of Surry or Yadkin county and has a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater. Preference will be given to an Elkin High School graduate. All Programs |
| Cora Beasley Memorial Scholarship | Available to students who are graduates of East Surry High School and a resident of Surry County. Demonstrate financial need. All Programs |
| D. T. & Lura Sparger Scholarship | This scholarship was established in 1982 by their daughter Mrs. Margaret S. Honbarrier. Available to students from Surry County or Virginia and demonstrate financial need. All Programs |
| David Hatcher Scholarship | This scholarship was established in 1973 to honor Lt. Colonel David B. Hatcher. Hatcher was a member of the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a prisoner of war in Hanoi, North Vietnam for nearly seven years. The scholarship effort was sponsored by the Town of Mount Airy. This scholarship is designed for students who are involved in the community and demonstrate a financial need. Priority is given first to children of Vietnam veterans and second to children of Veterans. All Programs |
| David Locke Webb Scholarship | The scholarship was established in 1973 by Irene Bonnett Webb in memory of her husband David Locke Webb. The Webbs resided in Mount Airy. This scholarship is available to any student in nursing. Nursing Program |
| Dean Bray Scholarship | This fund is intended for an SCC student with a 2.75 GPA and above and demonstrates financial need. All Programs |
| Derek & Wendy White Scholarship | The scholarship was established in 2006 by Derek and Wendy White to benefit a graduate of Surry Central High School who demonstrates financial need. All Programs |
| Dr. Carlyle & Margaret Shepherd Scholarship | This scholarship was established in 1997 as the Carlyle Shepherd Scholarship Fund. The scholarship was renamed as the Dr. Carlyle and Margaret Shepherd Scholarship in 1993. Dr. Shepherd died June 22, 2006. He retired from SCC after 3 years as an instructor and advocate for alumni activities. Margaret Shepherd came to SCC in 1968, where she taught reading, speech, and English for the next 35 years. She retired in 2003. Priority given to recipients of evening or Part-time enrollment who are academically strong and a college transfer. All Programs |
| Dr. Charles Louis Sykes Memorial Scholarship | This fund was established in memory of Dr. Charles Louis Sykes a veteran physician in Mount Airy. The scholarship was established by his wife, Dorabelle Graves Sykes, and family in 1998. Scholarship is available to Surry City residents who demonstrate financial need; Christian; have high moral values; and a nursing student. Nursing Program |
| Dr. Carole "Annette" Ayers Scholarship | Demonstrate financial need (preference to first generation college student); Senior of East Surry or North Surry High School – lifelong resident of Surry County; 3.0 GPA or higher; Preference to student pursuing a degree in Education. All Programs |
| Dr. Claude V. & Judy H. Ayers Scholarship | This scholarship is for SCC GED graduates; Full-time status; 2.5 GPA or higher; recommended by a learning resource instructor. All Programs |
| Dr. Dale & Lea Simmons Scholarship | This scholarship was established by Dr. Dale and Lea Simmons in 1986. Dr. Simmons served this area a a general practitioner who later served as the Director of the Surry County Health Department. Available to any student in Surry County who demonstrates financial need and is in the medical field. Medical Related Program |
| Dr. Frank H. & Louise Laffoon Walker Scholarship | The Walkers established this scholarship in 2003. Dr. Frank Walker served the Yadkinville community as a dentist. Ms. Louise Laffoon Walker passed on March 15, 2013. Dr. Walker continues to reside at the Brookridge Retirement Community in Winston Salem. Available to Yadkin or Surry County resident; Minimum 2.5 GPA or higher; preference give to recipients demonstrating financial need and family suggestions. All Programs |
| Dr. Jim & Gayle Reeves Scholarship | GED Graduate; Full-time; 2.5 GPA; recommendation of Learning Resource Center. All Programs |
| Dr. James P. and Joyce H. Dickerson Science Scholarship | Field of Study - Sciences as they pertain to curricula offered at Surry Community College or the pursuit of an A.A.S. degree. The Science Division Chair will be consulted to determine the appropriateness of the applicant's academic credentials; High school graduate; Minimum 3.0 GPA; Financial need will be a consideration in scholarship award. |
| Dr. Perry Gale Stone-Johnson Scholarship | This scholarship is established by Fredrick Gray Johnson in honor of his wife, Dr. Perry Gale Stone-Johnson ("Dr. Gale"), and her dedication to the practice of Pediatrics and love for children. Its purpose is to provide financial support to Surry Community College students from Stokes County and Surry County who are pursuing a course of study in the health sciences curriculum. Criteria: Health Science Curriculum student; Surry County and Stokes County students; Award will go toward scholarship needs first and then toward student support. Health Science Programs |
| Dr. Stanley & Norma Boyd Scholarship | The scholarship was established by Dr. Stanley Boyd, retired Dentist, and his wife, Norma. The Boyds were the first to establish a commercial vineyard in Surry County in 1987. Demonstrate financial need; Ararat/Cana or VA area resident. All Programs |
| Dr. W. Eric & Jewel D. Jarrell Scholarship | This scholarship was established in 2006 in honor of Dr. and Mrs. W. Eric Jarrell. Dr. Jarrell was a family physician in Mount Airy, retiring in 1998 after 43 years. He helped to design the first coronary care unit for Northern Hospital of Surry County and initiated the establishment of the first medical examiner system in Surry County. He also served as its first medical examiner. He was a native of Floyd County, VA. He served as a pharmacist mate 3rd class in World War II. Mrs. Jewel Davis Jarrell served on the SCC Board of Trustees from 1973 until 2006. It is designed for a student who is seeking a degree in a medical related field. The recipient must also maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater. No priority is given for financial need. Medical Related Program |
| Ecology - Wildlife Endowment Fund (Reynold's Ecology/ Wildlife) | Funds from this endowment support an annual environmentally related project through the SCC Science division. This fund was established by William Neil Reynolds, II of Winston Salem in 1996 to support student projects related to and benefiting the environment through outreach, programming, research and/or co-curricular student learning experiences. 1st or 2nd year student with interest in Environmental Studies. All Programs |
| Electrical Scholarship | Priority given to students majoring in Electrical related program. All Programs |
| Esther Y. McMillian, RN Memorial Scholarship | The scholarship was established in 1997 by Jane Pendry, daughter of Esther May Young McMillian, R.N. Ms. McMillian died in September 1996. She served as a nurse for more than 50 years. Eligible recipients must be enrolled in the nursing program, maintain a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need. If there are no nursing applicants, EMS students may be awarded. All Programs |
| Eugene Sydnor and Elizabeth Brame Spainhour Scholarship | This scholarship was established in memory of Eugene Sydnor and Elizabeth Brame Spainhour of Elkin by family members. Gene Spainhour, a nephew of Hickory, said that this scholarship was established as a “gesture of love and respect for our Aunt and Uncle who made many contributions to this area during their lifetimes and were interested in your people and their education.” Mr. Eugene Spainhour, a native of North Wilkesboro, died in 1993 at the age of 90. He was president of Spainhour’s Stores, a chain of department stores in Northwest NC. Current SCC college transfer student studying Business; graduating from SCC; demonstrate financial need; academically successful; priority given to Elkin/Surry County area. All Programs |
| F. L. Hatcher Scholarship | This scholarship was established by Miss Alice Hatcher in 1987 in memory of her brother, Francis Leslie Hatcher. Mr. Hatcher was one of the founders of the NC-VA operations of Spencer’s, Inc., textile-apparel manufacturers based in Mount Airy. It is designed for a student demonstrating financial need. Miss Hatcher taught school in Surry and Duplin counties in NC and Carroll County, VA for more than 40 years. Priority is first, given to residents of Carroll or Patrick County, VA. Second priority is given to Virginia residents. All Programs |
| First Citizens Bank Scholarship | All Programs |
| First Presbyterian Church Scholarship | This scholarship was established by the First Presbyterian Church of Mt. Airy in 1993. It is designed for a student who is a member of First Presbyterian of Mount Airy or another Presbyterian church in the Surry Community College service area. The recipient must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or greater and demonstrate a financial need. Priority will be given to a college transfer student who is seeking a religion major. Religion Program (Transfer) |
| Flat Rock High School Alumni Scholarship | Friends of Flat Rock High School established this scholarship in 2003. The project grew from a reunion of former students and teachers of the school. Alumni David Hatcher, Charlie Shelton and Jim Reeves were instrumental. The recipient of this scholarship must have attended Flat Rock Elementary School. In addition to financial need, the student must demonstrate the potential for academic success and future community leadership based on high school activities. All Programs |
| Flat Rock Ruritan Club Scholarship | This scholarship was established by the Flat Rock Ruritan Club in 2007. For North Surry High School senior who attended Flat Rock Elementary School for at least 3 years; Maintain a 3.0 GPA. Submit essay entitled "My Future Plans". All Programs |
| Floyd S. Pike Scholarship | The scholarship was established to honor Floyd S. Pike, owner of Floyd S. Pike Electrical Contractors Incorporated now Pike Electric. Maintain a 2.7 GPA; be an employee or child of an employee working for Pike Electric. All Programs |
| Frances E. Gentry, RN Memorial Scholarship | This scholarship was established by Irving L. Gentry in memory of his wife, Frances E. Gentry, in 1991. It is designed for a Surry County resident who is enrolled in the Nursing program at SCC. The recipient of this scholarship must be a natural born US citizen and demonstrate a financial need. Nursing Program |
| Frank Redway Scholarship | The scholarship was established in 1989 by Patty Brindle Redway of Elkin, who was a member of the SCC Foundation Board of Directors, in memory of her husband. Mr. Redway was an avid gardener, a member of the Triad Orchid Society and retired from the Certified Grocers of Florida. Eligible recipients must demonstrate financial need with priority given to horticulture/agriculture students. Horticulture/Agriculture Program |
| Fred C. Pruett & Sons Scholarship | The scholarship was established in 1996. Eligible recipients must demonstrate financial need, maintain a 2.5 GPA and be a sophomore pursuing a degree. The recipient must be a descendant of an honorably discharged veteran and have resided in service area for at least 1 year. All Programs |
| Fred E. and Jessie S. Chilton Scholarship | The ideal applicant for this scholarship must demonstrate financial need, maintain a 3.0 GPA, be a graduate of a Surry or Stokes county high school and be enrolled in a vocational program. All Programs |
| Fred Folger Scholarship | The Fred Folger Scholarship was established in 2010. All Programs |
| G. Frank Sells Scholarship | Maintain a 2.0 GPA; maintain good character; demonstrate academic potential; demonstrate financial need. All Programs |
| Gainer Memorial Nursing Scholarship | Available to any student. Nursing Program |
| Gary T. York Scholarship | White Plains area resident; demonstrate financial need; demonstrate academic potential. All Programs |
| George & Minnie Jones Scholarship | 2.5 GPA; 1st or 2nd year student; descendant of Jones family. All Programs |
| George E. and Edna S. Stockton Memorial Scholarship | Any student from SCC service area; recommended by family. All Programs |
| Gerald Boles Scholarship | Would prefer a short essay on what Democracy, Liberty and Freedom means to them; an additional $200 will be added to the award if they provide proof they have read “The Rewired Brain”, by Ski Chilton; financial need; award will be $1,000 each for twenty students; preference to a Starmount High School student, but not mandatory. All Programs |
| Gladys Bailey Educational Scholarship | Student may be degree, diploma or certificate seeking; must maintain SAP; award not to exceed cost of tuition and books; renewable. All Programs |
| Glenn Robertson Scholarship | North Surry High School graduate; resident of Beulah community; financial need; 2.0 GPA. All Programs |
| Griggs L. Hampton Scholarship Fund | Mt Airy Resident or Mt Airy High School graduate; demonstrate financial need. All Programs |
| H. H. Webb & Nora Midkiff Webb Benevolent Trust Scholarship | Carroll, Patrick County VA students. All Programs |
| H.V. "Vess" & Betty H. Douglas Scholarship | 3.0 GPA; Surry County Resident, no dependent of Doctor, Lawyer, Minister. All Programs |
| Harvey F. and Lillian Edmisten Laffoon Memorial Scholarship | All Programs |
| Heather Renee Garris Memorial Scholarship | Family chooses; renewable (if GPA is 2.0 or above); must be a graduate of Surry Central High School. All Programs |
| Henry Leroy and Roxie Bullin Ayers Scholarship | Demonstrate financial need, senior of East Surry or North Surry, 3.0 GPA, preference to pursuit of education. All Programs |
| Hessie W. Church Scholarship | Demonstrate financial need, preference to graduates of Elkin High School, East Wilkes High School, and Starmount High School. Other schools can be considered. Preference given to students entering trades programs. All Programs |
| Hoke F. Henderson Scholarship | Priority given to resident of Surry County; demonstrate financial need. All Programs |
| Honorable C. Ricky Bowman Memorial Scholarship | Demonstrate financial need. All Programs |
| Innovative Math | Successful completion of required DMA (Development Math) course and immediate enrollment in MAT course. |
| Irene Gentry Monday Nursing Scholarship | 2.5 GPA; demonstrate financial need; student in ADN or LPN. Nursing Program |
| Irene Hanes Roane Memorial Nursing Scholarship | Surry Central graduate; demonstrate financial need; 1st year ADN student; renewable. Nursing Program |
| Issac Burle Craig Memorial Scholarship | 3.0 GPA; demonstrate financial need; scholarship for tuition and books; renewable. Nursing or Healthcare Programs |
| Jack Kroustalis Memorial Scholarship for Viticulture & Enology | 3.0 GPA; NC resident. Viticulture Programs |
| James Albert and Thelma Dinkins Hutchens Scholarship | Any student in service area; demonstrate financial need. All Programs |
| James C. & Margaret S. Hiatt Memorial Scholarship | North Surry graduate; demonstrate high character; recommendation letter from a teacher; demonstrate financial need; B average. All Programs |
| James Templeton Scholarship | Demonstrate financial need; SCC service area. All Programs |
| Janet Burcham Badgett Memorial Scholarship | Student must be an aspiring teacher working toward meeting requirements at SCC for a teaching degree and license; Demonstrate financial need; Family will review applicants. Education Programs |
| Jerry D. Cox Memorial Scholarship | East Surry graduate; demonstrate financial need. All Programs |
| Jim and Louise Laxton Cockerham Education Scholarship | Elkin graduate; 3.0 GPA; demonstrate financial need; college transfer or RN degree. College Transfer or Nursing Programs |
| Jim McHone BLET Scholarship | Must be a prospective BLET student; Be a non-sponsored student (no sponsorship from any law enforcement agency); Approval based on recommendation from BLET Director or Assistant BLET Director; Limited to $250 dispersal per course cycle, awarded to one student during that cycle. |
| Joe A. Reid Scholarship | No Guidelines. All Programs |
| Joe D. Stone Memorial Scholarship | East Surry High School or Surry Central High School graduate; 3.0 GPA; demonstrate financial need; pursuing 2 year degree with interest in teaching or pharmacy. Education or Pharmacy Programs |
| Joe Donald Galyean Student Assistance Fund | Preference for Galyean family, but not restricted if no Galyean candidates; Good academic standing; Preference for North Surry High School student, but not restricted if no North Surry High School candidate. All Programs |
| John and Maxine Hamilton Scholarship | Surry County Resident. $2,000 may be awarded. All Programs |
| John F. Moseley, Jr. Scholarship | Any student; renewable. All Programs |
| John K. Collins Scholarship | Demonstrate financial need. Vocational or Technology Programs |
| John L. Wood Memorial Scholarship | 3.0 GPA; 2nd year nursing; preference given to those active in community service; demonstrate financial need. Nursing Programs |
| Joseph Bennett Maye Scholarship | Any student; demonstrate financial need. All Programs |
| Joseph Roy Kirkman Teacher Scholarship | 3.0 GPA, NC resident, essay, pursuing teaching career, may be high school senior or rising second year student; SAP; renewal. Education Programs |
| Joseph Samuel and Minnie Ruth Gentry Scholarship | Surry Central graduate; demonstrate financial need; academic promise. All Programs |
| Kari Bunkley Lahtela Memorial Scholarship | Downs Syndrome; Surry county resident; curriculum or continuing education; tuition, books, travel, etc.; can support Compensatory Education program student with approval of Basic Skills Director, Continuing Education and Fdn Director. Curriculum or Continuing Education Programs |
| Katie S. Hanes Memorial Scholarship | Surry Central Graduate; 3.0 GPA. Nursing Program |
| Kenneth M. & Frances Joyce Chilton Memorial Scholarship | GPA 3.0; demonstrate financial need; Surry County resident; Surry County High School graduate. All Programs |
| Kester Sink Family Endowment Scholarship | Kester Sink employee or their children preferred; demonstrate financial need. All Programs |
| Lelia Kaye Nance Memorial & Paul B. Nance Nursing Scholarship | ADN or LPN with recommendation from Nursing Dept.; 3.0 GPA; priority to Elkin graduate. If there is not a nursing student from Elkin, a student from the Surry County or Mount Airy School Systems can be considered for the award. Nursing Program |
| Lesa Dockery Memorial Scholarship | Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA; Demonstrate financial need. All Programs This scholarship is dedicated to the memory of Lesa Dockery who bravely fought her battle with cancer for several years until her death on March 4, 2025. Perhaps someone applying for this scholarship has been affected in some way by cancer. Lesa's family hopes that those who apply for this scholarship will reflect on the many people affected by this disease. Lesa was a graduate of the Surry Community College Nursing Program. |
| Linda Harris Nursing Scholarship | Demonstrate financial need; non-traditional ADN; 1000 word essay (Why I want to become a nurse); 2 letters of recommendation from nursing instructors; minimum 2.5 GPA. Nursing Program |
| Lonnie Frank and Disa Hicks Walker Memorial Scholarship | Demonstrate financial need; resident of Surry or Wilkes County. All Programs |
| Lori Nell Smith Scholarship | Siloam area resident; handicapped; demonstrate financial need; 2-3.0 GPA; renewable. All Programs |
| Lowe Foundation Scholarship | 2.0 GPA; available to students from East Surry, North Surry, and Surry Central; Full-time student; good academic standing; two written recommendations from school or community; one written essay by student. All Programs |
| Mac and Candace Sammons Scholarship | Demonstrate financial need; working at least 8 hours per week to help the cost of their education; preference given to Surry County or adjacent counties in Virginia; or students who are committed to working in Surry County or who plan to do so. Trade Programs |
| Marcy A. Hendrix Scholarship | Preference to employees, children & grandchildren of United Plastics Corp. (UPC); 3.0 GPA. All Programs |
| Marvin F. Sparger Scholarship | Demonstrate financial need; any student. All Programs |
| Mays, Owen, & Monson "MOMS" Scholarship | Demonstrate financial need; mother; GPA 2.5; SCC service area resident. Education or Health Programs |
| Michael Gray Wilson Memorial Scholarship Fund | Consideration for award(s) will no longer be given to NCFI/Barnhardt Industries employees as the company has restructured; Students entering the medical field or educational field and demonstrate financial need will get first consideration. If there are no applicants for the medical or educational field, students entering the vocational field, and who demonstrate financial need, will be eligible. Education or Health Programs - First Consideration. Followed by Vocational Programs |
| Mickey Dean Arrington Memorial Scholarship | 2.5 GPA; Surry County High School Graduate; demonstrate financial need. All Programs |
| Mickey & Judy Carter Scholarship | Preference given to students of Elkin High School and Surry Central High School; demonstrate financial need. All Programs |
| Modern Gardners' - Garden Club Scholarship | Demonstrate financial need; renewable (based on academic performance); maintain SAP. Agriculture or Horticulture Programs |
| Monroe and Opal Wilson Eagle Scout Scholarship | Documented Eagle Scout; 3.0 GPA; demonstrate financial need; citizen of US; renewable; maintain SAP. All Programs |
| Moody Memorial Scholarship | 2.0 GPA; preference to employees or children of Moody's Funeral Home or family reference; demonstrate financial need. All Programs |
| Mount Airy News/Barbara Case Summerlin Scholarship | English/Journalism major or Business/History; 3.2 GPA. English, Journalism, Business or History Programs |
| Mount Airy Rotary Club | Mount Airy Rotary Club will select recipient. All Programs |
| Mr. & Mrs. Calvin Graves Sr. Memorial Scholarship | Demonstrate financial need; Surry County resident; Christian; possess high moral values. Nursing Program |
| Mr. & Mrs. Harland V. Holder Memorial Scholarship | 3.0 GPA; Surry or surrounding counties; renewable; demonstrate financial need. All Programs |
| Mr. & Mrs. Sheppard A. & Ruth E. Beasley Moore Memorial Scholarship | 3.0 GPA; Surry or Stokes county resident; demonstrate financial need; renewable. All Programs |
| NC Foam Industries Scholarship | Marshals at Graduation, top ten students. All Programs |
| Neill M. Smith Scholarship | Horticulture/Agriculture student; Surry County resident; demonstrate financial need. Horticulture or Agriculture Related Programs |
| NHSC Discretionary Fund for Nursing Students | Recommendation from Nursing Department. Nursing Program |
| Norman and Opal Webb Scholarship | From Rocky Ford United Church of Christ or Cana/Fancy Gap area resident. All Programs |
| Oma & John Norman Scholarship | All Programs |
| Otis G. and Lillian K. Johnson Scholarship | No guidelines. All Programs |
| Parker & Vada Martin Scholarship | Any student. All Programs |
| Paul B. & Rachel M. Moorefield Health Care Scholarship | 2nd year student; 3.0 GPA; demonstrate financial need. Health Related Programs |
| Raynor Pell Wilson and Richard Thompson Pell, Jr. Scholarship | 2.5 GPA; preference given to student of Quaker/Friends faith; pursuing two year degree. All Programs |
| Rees Scholarship | Demonstrate financial need; priority given to students from Mount Airy; recommendations by Rees family. All Programs |
| Rev. Dr. J. Wilford Lyerly & Betty Conley Lyerly Willis Scholarship | 3.0 GPA; priority given to student or parent who is legally blind; then considers other handicaps; demonstrate financial need. All Programs |
| Rev. George & Minnie Hyler Scholarship | Priority given to Surry County or English major; demonstrate financial need. All Programs |
| Richard "Dick" Byrd Scholarship | Demonstrate financial need; 3.0 GPA. Communications or Public Relations Programs |
| Richard Thompson Pell, Sr. and Isabell Matthews Pell Scholarship | 2.5 GPA; preference given to student of Quaker/Friends faith; pursuing two year degree. All Programs |
| Roaring Gap Education Grant Scholarship | Alleghany County resident; 2nd year traditional or non-traditional; priority to health related field. All Programs |
| Robert & Esther Lovill Scholarship | Priority given to Town & Country homeowners or employees or their spouse or children; 2.5 GPA; demonstrate financial need; renewable. All Programs |
| Robert Allen Browne Memorial Scholarship | Renewable (based on academic performance); maintain SAP. Nursing (RN), Viticulture or College Parallel (AA) Programs |
| Robert O. Poplin Scholarship | North Surry High School Graduate; demonstrate financial need. All Programs |
| Roxie Bowen Roth Scholarship | Priority given to Surry County; demonstrate financial need. All Programs |
| Ruth Edmundson Spargo Scholarship | Demonstrate financial need. All Programs |
| Sadie Brandon Hiatt Scholarship | Priority given to East Surry High School graduates; other Surry County high schools next; demonstrate financial need. All Programs |
| SCC Physical Therapist Assistant Program Scholarship | Demonstrate financial need; to assist with equipment/supplies for program; to allow for professional development. Physical Therapist Assistant Program |
| Sheila Snow Norman Memorial Scholarship | All Programs |
| Shirley H. Wright/Surry Insurance Scholarship | Any student in SCC service area; renewable. All Programs |
| SouthData Next Generation Scholarship | 1st preference to children of employees of SouthData; pursuing a college degree. All Programs |
| Surry/Stokes American Legion 142 | Recommendations on recipients may be made by Surry-Stokes American Legion post 142. All Programs |
| Surry Sunrise Rotary Club SCC Scholarship | Demonstrate financial need; preference to Surry County residents or Rotaract members (neither are required), 2.7 GPA. All Programs |
| Suzanne Robinson Folger | No guidelines. All Programs |
| Tim G. Caudle Scholarship | Full-time Student; demonstrate financial need; minimum 2.75 GPA. All Programs |
| Thelma Snow Hobson Memorial Nursing Scholarship | GPA 3.0; Priority given to Surry/Yadkin Residents. Nursing Programs |
| Thornton J. and Pamela D. Beroth Scholarship | GPA 2.5; demonstrate financial need; renewable All Programs |
| Tom and Marion York Scholarship | Scholarship candidates from North Surry High School, as well as White Plains Community School District, will be eligible to apply; Demonstrate financial need; Given to students pursuing a career in the trades sector; Secondary consideration can be given to students pursuing other career paths if there are NO trade sector applicants; 2.5 GPA Trade Programs |
| V. Tyrone Holder Memorial Scholarship | GPA 3.0; renewable; demonstrate financial need; SCC service area or surrounding area. All Programs |
| Victoria & Spofard Cave Scholarship | Surry Central High School Graduate. All Programs |
| Virda & Vander Cave Scholarship | Surry Central High School Graduate. All Programs |
| W. Byron & Margaret G. Wolfe Scholarship | Demonstrate financial need; show determination; demonstrate potential. All Programs |
| Walter Matthews Memorial Scholarship | East Surry High School graduate; priority to SCC service area. All Programs |
| Warren B. King Construction Scholarship | 3.0 or higher GPA; demonstrate financial need; show motivation to succeed. Trades related to construction, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, engineering, design, licensure and/or certification fees. |
| White Plains Ruritan Club Scholarship | All Programs |
| William A. Stroupe Memorial Scholarship | Any science degree/diploma/certificate; 3.0 GPA. Science Related Programs |
| William N. McCachren Scholarship | Completed MAT 105, 106 and 107; going into the math field; 2nd year student. Math Related Programs |
| William, Sarah, & Robert Linville Scholarship | Open to all programs and based on need. All Programs |
| Woltz Family Scholarship | No guidelines. All Programs |
| Wine Education Scholarship | Prospective or current students enrolled in the Viticulture and Enology Program. Viticulture and Enology Program |
| Wood Family Scholarship | Demonstrate financial need; preference to religious studies if/when program exists. All Programs |
