Each year, the Fishstrong Foundation offers scholarships that range from $500 - $2000. The application period begins Jan. 1st and the closing date to turn in applications is April 30. Applications are presented to the Board of Directors for a vote if scholarship funds are available.
In order to qualify for our any of our scholarships, you must first qualify to apply, Qualifications include:
- Applicants must volunteer at our foundation for a minimum of 60 hours in the last 36 months prior to the application date. (If you are currently undergoing treatment for a life altering illness, the required hours will be adjusted so please submit your application and the adjusted requirement will be determined by the board.)
- If you are a senior and you have recently relocated to the area (50 mile radius) you are required to complete 30 volunteer hours with our foundation to be eligible and proof of relocation will be required.
AND
- Be a graduating senior or adult, from the state of North Carolina, who will enroll full-time at a community college, four-year college, or university. Upon approval of a scholarship proof of enrollment will be required before funds are released.
Please note that hours performed to complete community service will not be counted toward volunteer hour requirements.
Criteria
The following factors will be considered when evaluating applicants:
- Volunteer Hours Completed
- Financial Need
- Academic Achievement (Grade Point Average 2.5 or higher and Class Rank)
- Other Considerations (Extracurricular activities, unusual circumstances, goals and aspirations, civil mindedness, and travel abroad studies)
If you would like to apply for our scholarship please download and complete the scholarship application. We highly recommend that you print the application and fill it out due to possible formatting errors.
