Western North Carolina Scholarship Helps 110 Helene-Impacted Students Go to College

Western North Carolina scholarship helps 110 Helene-impacted students go to college

Over 100 students from Western NC whose ability to pay for college was impacted by Helene will receive $1.3 million to support their studies.

Foundation scholarships help hurricane victims stay in school

The North Carolina Community Foundation has awarded more than $1.3 million in scholarships to 110 students from 24 western North Carolina counties whose college plans were disrupted by Hurricane Helene.

Over $1.3M in scholarships awarded to western NC students impacted by Hurricane Helene

Last Updated on August 14, 2025 1:08 pm August 14, 2025 – The North Carolina Community Foundation has awarded scholarships to 110 students from 24 western North Carolina counties through its Disaster Relief and Resilience Scholarship. The scholarship provides support for students whose ability to pay for college was adversely impacted by Hurricane Helene. In total, the scholarship is projected to provide more than $1.3 million in support to stud…