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Robert H. Short Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc.

Value: $30,000
Awards Available: 1
Deadline : Jan 12, 2025

The Robert H. Short Scholarship will provide last-dollar-in renewable awards of up to $7,500/year for up to four years at a public university or private nonprofit university.

Eligibility information for the Robert H. Short Scholars Program

High school seniors who meet all of these requirements may apply:

  • Proven residency in Cumberland County, NC
  • Graduating from a high school in Cumberland County, NC the spring after the application deadline (includes all high schools, early colleges, and home schools)
  • Entering a nonprofit college or university within six months of high school graduation
  • Entering as a full-time, matriculating student (For-profit colleges/universities not eligible)
  • Weighted GPA of 3.5 or higher
  • Proof of PELL Grant eligibility by uploading the Student Aid Index received after completion of the FAFSA.  
  • Submitting a complete online application with all supporting information which includes the Student Aid Index generated from the FAFSA, all recommendations required and high school transcripts

Priorities used in scoring the application:

  • Financial Need
  • Academic achievement
  • Community service and/or work history

This scholarship is renewable for up to three years subject to certain conditions:

  • Maintain full-time enrollment in good standing
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Demonstrated financial need
  • Renewal request is submitted on or before the deadline

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