Scholarships

One Application. Multiple Opportunities.

DAVIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Building Brighter Futures

The Davie Community Foundation is proud to offer a wide variety of scholarships that support students with different interests, backgrounds, and future goals. Our general scholarship program is designed to make applying easy and efficient for high school seniors, current college students, and nontraditional learners.

How It Works

This is a matching application - you complete one form, and our system will automatically match you with the scholarships you’re eligible for based on your responses. You’ll answer questions about:

  • Your academic plans
  • Career interests
  • Extracurricular involvement
  • Financial need
  • Family background (where applicable)
  • Community service and leadership

Once submitted, your application will be considered for all scholarships you qualify for. You don’t need to apply to each one individually.

Many Paths to Opportunity

Scholarship types may include:

  • Merit-based scholarships
  • Need-based awards
  • Scholarships for specific high schools or communities
  • Support for students pursuing specific careers (healthcare, education, trades, etc.)
  • Scholarships honoring local families or memorial funds
  • Awards for non-traditional students returning to school

Davie County Scholarships

Deadlines & Selection

Be sure to check our application deadlines. Most scholarships are awarded in the spring for the following academic year. Selection committees review all applications and make decisions based on the unique criteria of each fund.

General Scholarships for High School Seniors and College Students 

The Application Deadline was February 10, 2026
at 2pm

Children and grandchildren of Davie Community Foundation Board and Staff are not eligible for scholarships selected by the Foundation Scholarship Selection Committee. They are eligible for scholarships that are selected by other committees.

Davie Community Foundation scholarships will be awarded without regard to age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, religious belief or any other characteristic protected by law, with the exception of those programs with clearly stated restrictions or preference.

Davie Community Foundation does not discriminate in awarding scholarships to deserving students.

Supporting Education and Strengthening Our Community

Scholarships

General

Phyllis Potter Leadership in Education Scholarship

Phyllis Potter attended Clarion University and graduated from The Pennsylvania State University with a B.S. in Health and Human development.  While there, she was...
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James E. and Lelia N. Essic Scholarship

James and Lelia Essic met while attending college at Appalachian State University, where he studied History and she majored in Home Economics.  After they married,...
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Henry Elton and Brenda Mickles Foote Scholarship in Memory of Henry Lee & Evella Blackburn Foote

Charlotteans Henry Elton and Brenda Mickles Foote established their scholarship fund in memory of Elton’s parents, Henry Lee and Dorothy Evella Blackburn Foote,...
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Lori Ann Gonnella Community Scholarship

The Lori Ann Gonnella Community Scholarship was just established by the Davie High Athletic Boosters in her memory.
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Richard and Elaine Williams Scholarship

The Richard and Elaine Williams Scholarship is available to a well-rounded high school senior with financial need, giving priority to students majoring in an...
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Tom Cowden Memorial Scholarship

Thomas Samuel Cowden (Tom) was born on March 29, 1997. Tom lived in Davie County for most of his life, and attended William R Davie Elementary and North  Davie...
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Christian Shane Fleming Memorial Scholarship

I remember Shane – for his good natured wit, his zest for life and the enthusiasm he brought to everything he did. I remember Shane – with his arms outstretched to...
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Crenshaw Family Scholarship

Helen Page Crenshaw was a wonderful person and educator.  Upon her death in 2013, the Crenshaw Family Scholarship was established by her bequest to honor their...
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Marvin Lester Williams Scholarship

The Marvin Lester Williams Scholarship is available to a well-rounded high school senior with need for financial assistance, giving priority to students majoring...
Joe Lefler Legacy

Joe Lefler Legacy Scholarship

The Joe Lefler Legacy Scholarship was created to support young people interested in performing for children and family audiences and who wish to attend the Kidabra...