Purpose:
The Louis and Katie Raynor Scholarship was established to help motivated and driven high school graduates with the financial responsibilities that come along with gaining a higher education. Louis and Katie Raynor, of Clinton, NC, believe that a higher education is important to have, and they raised five children who all earned degrees from institutions of higher education. Their mission is to continue assisting others by providing financial support to deserving high school seniors who have overcome challenges in order to achieve their academic and career goals. A deserving candidate must also have a proven record of academic progress, community service or volunteer work, and aspirations of a bright future through attendance at a four-year college/university or community college.
Award Components:
Each year, one senior will be selected to receive a scholarship in the amount of at least $500. This award will be provided directly to the four-year college/university or community college of the student's choice.
Criteria for Eligibility:
Application Process:
All applicants must submit the following items by the deadline:
Additional Requirements for Finalists:
The Louis and Katie Raynor Scholarship was established to help motivated and driven high school graduates with the financial responsibilities that come along with gaining a higher education. Louis and Katie Raynor, of Clinton, NC, believe that a higher education is important to have, and they raised five children who all earned degrees from institutions of higher education. Their mission is to continue assisting others by providing financial support to deserving high school seniors who have overcome challenges in order to achieve their academic and career goals. A deserving candidate must also have a proven record of academic progress, community service or volunteer work, and aspirations of a bright future through attendance at a four-year college/university or community college.
Award Components:
Each year, one senior will be selected to receive a scholarship in the amount of at least $500. This award will be provided directly to the four-year college/university or community college of the student's choice.
Criteria for Eligibility:
- The applicant must be a 12th grade student with plans to attend a four-year college/university or community college in the fall of the following school year.
- The applicant must have a minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale according to their high school transcript.
- The applicant must show a proven record of community service or volunteer work, including but not limited to, involvement in various clubs, organizations, and/or teams.
- The applicant must demonstrate how they have overcome challenges in order to achieve academic and career goals.
Application Process:
All applicants must submit the following items by the deadline:
- A completed application form using this platform
- Proof of community service or volunteer work and active involvement
- Responses to the personal essay prompts that should be at least 200 words each
- Three (3) character references from people who can attest to your outstanding work as a student, church member, and/or club/team member
Additional Requirements for Finalists:
- A copy of your most recent high school transcript with your cumulative GPA listed
- A copy of the acceptance letter to the college/university that the applicant plans to attend
A valid email address will be needed to view, complete, and submit your scholarship application.
Three character references are needed for the application submission. Instructions are located within the scholarship application.