Captain John G. Gardner, USMC
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship honors Captain John Garrett Gardner, U.S. Marine Corps, a native of Spring Creek High School in 1959, Mars Hill Junior College in 1961, and the University of Georgia in 1964 with a degree in forestry.

Criteria:
Sponsor:

• Decoration Proof of Sponsor: Viet Nam service medal or ribbon
• Military Proof of Sponsor: DD214*

Student:

• High School diploma or equivalent, in award year
• Demonstrates financial need
• Sound academic performance
• Plans to enroll full-time in college or university, in award year

Open to: Seniors who plan to attend an accredited community college or a four-year college/university.

Application: Use the Community Foundation Common Scholarship Application. See Mr. Poole for application.

Return application to: Mr. Poole, RHS Guidance Counselor

Deadline: February 10th

Amount: Six $500.00 one-time scholarships are available to graduating seniors.

Payment of funds: Payment of scholarship awards will be made directly to the applicable school for the recipient’s account in the fall following the award. These scholarships are not renewable.

Recipients will be contacted during the summer to gather information about educational plans. Funds will then be sent to the college you are attending.

The contact person for collecting these funds is:

The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

828-254-4960