Stanly County Extension & Community Association will offer the Betty Watson Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to a Stanly County student. To qualify for this scholarship the applicant must be a resident of Stanly County. The deadline for the application should be received by April 1, 2024.
Scholarships will be given to high school graduates and students enrolled in Human Development & Family Studies, Child Development, Nutrition, Food Science, or Ag & Extension Education with a focus in Family & Consumer Sciences at an accredited college or university. Adults continuing their education in an accredited college program will also be considered. All applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age or disability or sexual orientation.
Ranking criteria for applicants will include:
- Twenty-Five (25%) intent to major in Human Development & Family Studies, Child Development, Nutrition, Food Science, or Agriculture Extension Education;
- Twenty-Five (25%) Scholastic Achievement (GPA/Class Rank);
- Twenty-Five (25%) College Aptitude (grades-enrolled) or SAT/ACT Scores;
- Twenty-Five (25%) Initiative, Character and/or Leadership Ability.
Applications can be printed by clicking below, or you can pick up an application at the Extension office.
Drop off or Mail completed applications to N.C. Cooperative Extension, Stanly County Center, 26032-E Newt Road, Albemarle, NC 28001. If you have questions about the Betty Watson Scholarship, please contact Molly Alexi at
704-983-3987 or molly_alexi@ncsu.edu--
