EMPOWERING THOSE WHO ASPIRE
Scholarships
The Blue and Gold Alumni Scholarship was established by the alumni of Elkin High School in November 2020. The mission of the need-based scholarship is to assist students and recent graduates (5 years from graduation) of Elkin High School to pursue a degree/certification in a vocational-technical field that research indicated is critically needed in the larger Elkin/Tri-County Community. So far in our three-year history, we have awarded 36 scholarships to students studying in the following vocational-technical fields: Computerized Machining, Electrical Systems, Electronics, Nursing, Medical Technology, Law Enforcement, Commercial Art, Welding, Dental Hygiene, Mechatronics, IT/Networking and Business. We raised $26,183 in our year-end fund drive for a total of $48,478 for the 2023 year, including donations from businesses and foundations.
Since January 2021, EEF has paid $53,923.77 to 36 scholars. EEF also arranges internships for scholarship recipients. Our scholars have been placed in six internships, and one internship has led to a job for that scholar. The students that participated in internships in 2023 were paid $17 per hour.
Our updated Scholarship Policy follows:
Scholarship Eligibility, Benefits, and Responsibilities
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- Anyone who graduated from Elkin High School or was a dual-enrolled student with an accredited college or university is eligible to apply. Students must apply within five years of their graduation date and must not have received a bachelor’s degree during the five-year period.
- Scholarships are awarded for two years.
- Students will receive a minimum of $500 per semester capping at $1000 annually.The EEF board, upon recommendation of the Scholarship Committee, will determine future awards based on financials provided by the EEF Finance Committee.
- All scholarship recipients must maintain a 2.0 GPA and be attending school full-time (as identified by their program) to receive their scholarship benefits. EEF Blue and Gold Scholars will email a copy of their semester grades to the EEF Executive Director as soon as the semester grading is completed.
- Scholarships will be given to students who are pursuing a vocational or technical degree or other associate degrees. Any student or alumnus who meet the requirements are eligible for scholarships and are encouraged to apply.
- All applicants must complete the FAFSA application and submit recommendation forms from two individuals (as described on the form), a copy of their resume, a copy of their high school transcript, and the completed scholarship application by the April 1 deadline.
BLUE AND GOLD ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP Student Profile:
Meet one of our Scholarship Winners
The following is an edited, with permission, excerpt from the mid-term report Doug Reinhardt received from Blue and Gold Scholar, Leara Riddle (pictured):
“… Clinical has been keeping me very busy on top of class! When we started clinical, it was definitely an adjustment for me trying to make time for my school work. I love clinical and being able to be hands on and with patients those days! That’s what I enjoy most is being able to help people and care for people so I am excited to be at this point in the program. . . and can finally see my future come into play!! Again, thank you for all of your support as I go through this program! I am beyond thankful for the scholarship.”
Scholarship applications are accepted beginning January 1 and must be received by April 1. Scholarships are awarded in May of each year. To apply, see Kerri Mullis, Guidance Counselor at Elkin High School or download the scholarship application below.
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