Alleghany Education Foundation

The Alleghany Education Foundation provides

scholarship and enrichment opportunities to students

in Alleghany County.

Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Spry Memorial Scholarship

Given in memory of Fletcher H. and Gertrude P. Spry in recognition of their leadership and contributions to community development and education in the Turkey Knob/Piney Creek area and Alleghany County.

Purpose

This scholarship of approximately $500 is to assist an Alleghany High School senior from the Piney Creek/Turkey Knob section of the county to continue his or her education.

Schedule

Applications will be due as required by the AHS guidance Counselor. Call 372-5095 for the exact date.

Selection Procedures

The selection is made by the Scholarship Committee composed of the following:

1. Carol Kennedy

2. Ben Rogers

3. Evelyn Hash

The money will be awarded upon the student’s enrollment in college.

Criteria

The student receiving the scholarship:

Must have been accepted at and accredited 2 or 4-year college Must not be opposed to hunting 3. Preference will be given to: residents of Turkey Knob/Piney Creek section of the county students with financial need; majors in forestry, wildlife, medicine, or education

First Name

Last Name

Middle Name

Phone Number

Address

Street/Route

Box

City

North Carolina

Zip Code

Father

Last Name

First Name

Middle Name

Father is

Living

Deceased

Mother

Last Name

First Name

Middle Name

Mother is

Living

Deceased

Number of Brothers

Number of Sisters

Father's Place of Employment

Mother's Place of Employment

Family Income (after tax deduction)

Please list all other scholarships that you have received and the amounts:

Name of college or university that you plan to attend:

Accepted:

Yes

No

Course of study that you plan to pursue:

Grade Point Average:

Number of Students in your graduating class:

Your rank:

Offices and honor during high school:

Clubs during high school:

Sports and other actvities:

Hobbies:

Please include the following:

Please write an essay stating reason for applying for the scholarship and plans for the future.

Please include your name in the file name.

Sign Here:

Post Office Box 33 Sparta, North Carolina 28675

Phone: 336.372.4755