Betty Watson Scholarship Application

(Updated: Jan. 14, 2026, 6:49 a.m.)
Stanly County Extension & Community Association will offer the Betty Watson Scholarship in the amount up to $1,000 to at least one 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.

Scholarships will be given to 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.Drop off or Mail completed applications to N.C. Cooperative Extension Service, Stanly County Center, 26032-E Newt Road, Albemarle, NC 28001.


Applications can be printed from the link below, or picked up in our office.

Betty Watson Application - Printable 

If you have questions about the Betty Watson Scholarship, please contact Molly Alexi at 704-983-3987 or molly_alexi@ncsu.edu