FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 02/17/15
Macon County Community Foundation announces scholarship availability in Macon County
The board of advisors of the Macon County Community Foundation announces the availability of the Brandon Stiwinter Memorial Scholarship, the Franklin HS Athletic Boosters Scholarship, the Guy Taylor Memorial Scholarship, the Judy Moore Memorial Scholarship, the Tom Raby Memorial Scholarship, and many other statewide scholarships, according to Regina Lupoli, board president.
Lupoli said this is a valuable opportunity for Macon County students to further their educations. “The Macon County board aims to raise awareness among area youth regarding opportunities and scholarships offered through the North Carolina Community Foundation,” she said. The Macon County Community Foundation is an affiliate of NCCF.
Scholarships are available for students meeting various eligibility requirements detailed on www.nccommunityfoundation.org, where applications also can be downloaded. Applications also may be available at the high schools. The deadline for submitting applications is posted on the NCCF website.
About Macon County Community Foundation
The Macon County Community Foundation is an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation. In addition to Lupoli, MCCF board members include: Pam Collins, Louise Henry, Michele Hubbs, Mandy Lail, Derek Roland, Karen Stiwinter, Granville Younce, and Sean Gibson. For further information, contact the Western Regional Associate, Sue LeLievre at (800) 201-9532 or or visit the NCCF website at www.nccommunityfoundation.org.
About the North Carolina Community Foundation
The NCCF is the single statewide community foundation serving North Carolina and has made $89 million in grants since its inception in 1988. With more than $191 million in assets, NCCF sustains 1,200 endowments established to provide long-term support of a broad range of community needs, nonprofit organizations, institutions and scholarships. The NCCF partners with 60 affiliate foundations to provide local resource allocation and community assistance in 67 counties across the state. An important component of NCCF’s mission is to ensure that rural philanthropy has a voice at local, regional and national levels.
For more information, visit nccommunityfoundation.org and Facebook or follow on Twitter @NCCF.
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