Winston-Salem Foundation Scholarships

Name: Winston-Salem Foundation Scholarships

Award Amount: Varies

Information And Eligibility:
The Winston-Salem Foundation Scholarships are a suite of college and career funding opportunities administered by the Winston-Salem Foundation, a community-focused nonprofit committed to strengthening educational access and opportunity throughout Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, North Carolina. These scholarships are designed to support students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership potential, community involvement, and a desire to contribute to their local communities. Because awards vary widely in size and focus, the Winston-Salem Foundation offers opportunities for graduating high school seniors, current college students, and individuals pursuing specific career paths or fields of study.

Applicants to Winston-Salem Foundation Scholarships are evaluated holistically, meaning selection committees consider a combination of academic performance, financial need, character, leadership roles, extracurricular engagement, and personal goals. Many scholarships emphasize community service and local involvement, encouraging students who have actively contributed to their schools, neighborhoods, or nonprofit organizations to apply. Some funds support students entering traditional four-year bachelor’s degree programs, while others may be tailored to students pursuing vocational, technical, or career-focused training.

The Foundation’s scholarship programs are administered through an annual application cycle, typically hosted on a centralized online platform that allows students to complete a single application to be considered for multiple awards for which they are eligible. This streamlined process helps reduce barriers to access and encourages broad participation. Because scholarship criteria and award amounts can differ from fund to fund, applicants are encouraged to carefully review eligibility guidelines and provide thorough documentation that reflects their academic aspirations, achievements, and personal strengths.

Scholarship funds from the Winston-Salem Foundation may be applied toward essential education costs such as tuition, required fees, books, supplies, and other expenses associated with post-secondary enrollment. Recipients often receive recognition within the local community, and awards can be an important component of overall financial aid packages that help students reduce reliance on loans or part-time work.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a graduating high school senior, current college student, or other eligible applicant based on specific scholarship criteria.
• Must plan to enroll or be enrolled in an accredited college, university, vocational program, or career training institution.
• Must demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, or financial need as required by the specific scholarship.
• Some scholarships may require Forsyth County or Winston-Salem residency, attendance at a local high school, or other community-based criteria.
• Applicants must complete all required application materials and submit by the stated deadline.

Application Requirements:

• Completed Winston-Salem Foundation scholarship application form through the online portal.
• Official transcript(s) demonstrating academic performance.
• Personal essays or statements addressing goals, achievements, and community involvement.
• Letters of recommendation from educators, mentors, or community leaders.
• Documentation of financial need if required by the specific scholarship.
• Any additional supplemental materials specified by individual scholarship funds.

Additional Details:

• One online application may be considered for multiple scholarship funds administered by the foundation.
• Award amounts and criteria vary by individual scholarship fund within the Winston-Salem Foundation program.
• Recipients are typically notified in the spring following application review.
• Scholarships support a range of educational pathways including traditional degrees and career training programs.

Deadline: March

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