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Hendrick Cary Auto Mall Scholarship

Hendrick Cary Auto Mall Scholarship

Established in 2007 by Hendrick Auto to provide merit based financial assistance to students in the Automotive Technology program.

Holt Brothers Malone Academy Endowed Scholarship

Holt Brothers Malone Academy Endowed Scholarship

Established in 2016, the Holt Brothers Malone Academy Endowed Scholarship supports minority students who successfully complete their studies at the Vernon Malone Academy and wish to matriculate to Wake Tech to pursue additional studies. This scholarship is awarded...

Home Builders Association of Raleigh and Wake County Scholarship

Home Builders Association of Raleigh and Wake County Scholarship

Established in 2000 and revised in 2006, the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County fund scholarships ranging from $500-2,000 for students enrolled in curriculums at Wake Technical Community College that are related to the building trade: electrical,...

Hourglass Foundation Scholarships

Hourglass Foundation Scholarships

At the Hourglass Foundation, we are passionate about giving back and paying it forward for others. We believe in the commitment to help others. Our belief is that everyone deserves the opportunity to achieve their dreams for their best life possible, through hard...

Hugh and Gladys Kiger Endowed Nursing Scholarship

Hugh and Gladys Kiger Endowed Nursing Scholarship

A merit scholarship established in 1996 by friends, business associates, and family of the late Hugh C. Kiger of Cary. The scholarship was endowed in 1996 by Gladys W. Kiger and her children, Martha Kiger Miercort and Hugh C. Kiger, Jr., to create an endowed...

Hugh Shaw Memorial Scholarship

Hugh Shaw Memorial Scholarship

The Hugh Shaw Memorial Scholarship was established in 2022 to honor the legacy of Hugh Shaw (1920-2017) by his sons, Dennis and Sam Shaw. Hugh was born in Wake County and lived there for his whole life, except for time served in the Army Air Corps in Africa and...

Humming Bird Scholarship

Humming Bird Scholarship

The Hummingbird Scholarship was established in 2021 by a small group of individuals who recognize the difference that a scholarship can make to a student’s future. Hummingbirds are often seen as symbols of perseverance, endurance, and adaptability. The Hummingbird...

Iannone Endowed Scholarship

Iannone Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship endowment was created to support students enrolled in Applied and Engineering Technologies programs at Wake Technical Community College. Eligible students must show demonstrated need.

ITServe Alliance Scholarship

ITServe Alliance Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2023 to support high achieving students studying a STEM discipline at Wake Tech Community College. ITServe Alliance originated in 2010 to represent the collective interests of small & mid-sized IT Staffing/Services companies....

Jack Batson Memorial Scholarship

Jack Batson Memorial Scholarship

Established in 2003 by friends, family and colleagues in memory of Jack L. Batson, a member of the faculty of the Computer Information Systems Department at Wake Tech, until his death on December 21, 2002. The scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student in the...

Jacob D. Stevens Memorial Scholarship

Jacob D. Stevens Memorial Scholarship

The Jacob D. Stevens Memorial Scholarship continues the legacy of Garner Magnet High School Auto Tec teacher Jake Stevens. A Garner Senior High and Wake Tech graduate, he loved to turn wrenches, but enjoyed having a positive impact on his students more. The endowed...

James Atkins Memorial Scholarship

James Atkins Memorial Scholarship

Established by The Cary-Kildaire Rotary Club in memory of James Atkins, a former member and well-known educator from Cary, to fund two full scholarships for second-year students enrolled in associate degree programs.

James Cox Financial Need Scholarship

James Cox Financial Need Scholarship

Established in 1996 by The Raleigh Radiology Associates in memory of Doctors Thomas Worth, Robert Jackson and Edward “Ned” Snyder. Scholarship will fund a second year full-time student enrolled in the radiography curriculum. Eligible students must have a minimum 3.0...

James G. Zippay Endowed Scholarship

James G. Zippay Endowed Scholarship

Established in 2008 by Robert and Cathleen Zippay in memory of James G. Zippay, beloved brother and father. The endowment will fund need-based scholarships for students 24-45 age range who have overcome significant personal challenges.

James Morgan Gresham, Jr. Scholarship

James Morgan Gresham, Jr. Scholarship

Established in 2006 by the family of Jim Gresham, a student in the architectural technologies program, to fund a scholarship for students enrolled full-time, and/or part-time in the architectural technology or landscape architecture programs. This scholarship is...

James R. Talton Endowed Scholarship

James R. Talton Endowed Scholarship

Established in 2007 by friends and family in memory of James R. Talton, Jr. Scholarship may assist students with financial need who have a minimum 2.5 GPA and are enrolled at least half time, with preference given to nursing students.

James W. Smith Memorial Scholarship

James W. Smith Memorial Scholarship

Established in 2010 by Gina R. Smith in loving memory of her father James W. “Bubba” Smith, who passed away July 21, 2007 from pancreatic cancer. He believed in living and lived an unselfish life sharing whatever he had with others. His spirit was very giving,...

John Deere AG Scholarship

John Deere AG Scholarship

Established in 2009 by John Deere Foundation and Wake Technical Community College.

John Deere C & F Tech Scholarship

John Deere C & F Tech Scholarship

Established to assist dealer selected students enrolled in the Wake Tech C & F Program. Funds are provided to assisted selected students with tuition and fees. Student’s must continue to meet the criteria identified by their dealer sponsor in order to receive this...

Joseph M. Watkins Endowed Scholarship

Joseph M. Watkins Endowed Scholarship

Established in 2000 by Beverly Thomas and Jesse McDaniel of Raleigh to fund a scholarship honoring Joseph M. Watkins of Rolesville, NC, a long-time friend.

Joy of Nursing Scholarship

Joy of Nursing Scholarship

This scholarship is established to honor a family with many nurses across multiple generations who have experienced the joy of nursing in a variety of career settings. The donor is eager to help people be able to attend nursing school and experience the same joy in...

Karen Downer Schaefer Scholarship

Karen Downer Schaefer Scholarship

This scholarship is funded by an endowment that will support hard working students transitioning from high school to Wake Tech. The students will be high achieving, but will demonstrate need. The award should cover all tuition and fees with extra left over for...

Khamari Campbell Memorial Scholarship

Khamari Campbell Memorial Scholarship

Khamari Campbell was a participant with Garner Police Athletic/Activities League Program (PAAL) and had a dream of becoming a police officer. He fought a heroic battler against cancer and was named a Garner Honorary Police Officer on February 11, 2017. Khamari lost...

Lenovo Technology Leadership Scholarship

Lenovo Technology Leadership Scholarship

The Lenovo Technology Leadership Scholarship is created for the benefit of curriculum students studying for a degree in Information Technologies, which includes degrees in Computer Engineering, Cyber Security, Healthcare, Business Informatics, Network Management,...

Leroy I. Howell Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Leroy I. Howell Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Established in 2002 in memory of Leroy I. Howell, active community leader and father of President Emeritus Bruce I. Howell. This scholarship fund will support merit scholarships for diploma or certificate students enrolled in welding technology or construction...

Life Sciences Leaders Scholarship

Life Sciences Leaders Scholarship

The Life Sciences Leaders Scholarship was established in partnership with several industry partners to encourage and inspire students pursuing a career in the life sciences. Priority is given to students enrolled in Biotechnology or Biopharmaceutical Technology, then...

Linda Heath Endowed Scholarship

Linda Heath Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship is established in memory of Linda Heath to benefit students in need as they pursue an education at Wake Tech Community College.

Lou Ann and David Powell Scholarship for Excellence in Nursing

Lou Ann and David Powell Scholarship for Excellence in Nursing

To honor Lou Ann Bentlage Powell, RN BSN MSN CMS for her 36-year career in nursing and is intended to help others begin what she hopes will be a long and successful nursing career.

Louis Allen Memorial Scholarship Presented by Carfix

Louis Allen Memorial Scholarship Presented by Carfix

Established in 2019 by Carfix to provide merit based financial assistance to high school seniors from West Johnston and Cleveland High School who are enrolling in the Automotive Technology program at Wake Tech. This scholarship is made in honor of Louis Allen who...

Louis C. and Martha Ruth Smith Endowed Nursing Scholarship

Louis C. and Martha Ruth Smith Endowed Nursing Scholarship

Established in 2008 by Mrs. Martha R. Smith, in memory of her beloved husband, Louis C. Smith. Mrs. Smith decided to invest in the next generation of health care leaders from the community by endowing a nursing scholarship at Wake Tech.