NCCF awards over $1.3 million in scholarships to Helene-impacted students in western NC – WLOS
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by Deanna Sipe
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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Over 100 students from 24 western North Carolina counties have been awarded scholarships by the North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF) through its Relief and Resilience Scholarship.
According to a news release from NCCF, the scholarship provides support for students whose ability to pay for college was impacted by Helene.
The NCCF says the scholarship is projected to provide more than $1.3 million in support to students through 2029, with more than $500,000 awarded for the 2025-2026 school year.
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According to the news release, the scholarship was available to students from Helene-impacted counties in western North Carolina, and students who remain enrolled will be eligible to renew the scholarship.
“These students have shown incredible strength and resilience in the face of significant challenges experienced after Hurricane Helene,” said Kathryn Holding, NCCF Vice President of Philanthropic Services, in a news release. “We’re honored to help them stay on track toward their degrees and long-term goals.”
NCCF says scholarships were awarded to incoming first-year students, current undergraduates, and graduate students attending two- and four-year colleges and universities.
“I am deeply grateful for this support,” said scholarship recipient Anna Barnette, a Mars Hill resident who will attend Emmanuel University, in a news release. “This scholarship relieves the financial strain on my family and enables me to pursue my education with peace of mind. It is a blessing I will never forget.”
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According to NCCF, of the students awarded:
“This scholarship is especially meaningful because my family was affected tremendously by Hurricane Helene last year, which made our financial situation even harder,” said Jesus Ramos-Tellez, a Marion resident attending McDowell Technical Community College. “NCCF’s support brings real relief and hope during a time when it’s truly needed.”
To learn more about the scholarship recipients, visit here.
