Financial Need Scholarships

This scholarship was established in 1999 by members of Altrusa International of Raleigh. Altrusa was founded in 1917 as the first women's civic service club; the Raleigh Club was organized in 1938. Two of Altrusa's goals are to respond to literacy needs in the community and to be a builder of women. When Raleigh Club Vice-President Anita White succumbed to lung cancer in 1997, it seemed appropriate to establish a scholarship in her memory that would respond to both of these goals. As a GRI residential specialist, Anita headed her own company, Hood Buyer's Realty. She was a community leader in her residential area, a caring neighbor, and a loving wife and mother. The scholarship seeks to support a single mother attending college full-time or part-time. Preference may be given to a GED/AHS graduate pursuing a degree, diploma, or certificate at Wake Tech.

This scholarship was established in 2010 by the Apex Rotary Club to assist full-time students pursuing any degree, diploma, or certificate program at Wake Tech. Students must have at least a 2.0 GPA, financial need (as determined by the FAFSA), and reside in the Apex or Holly Springs areas of Wake County.

This scholarship was established in 2008 by friends and family in memory of W. Ben Waters, Jr. Scholarships may assist students with financial need who have a minimum 3.0 GPA and are enrolled full-time. Preference is given to students enrolled in the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Division at Wake Tech. During his 46-year career in broadcasting, Ben Waters served as a reporter, editor, play-by-play sports announcer, news anchor, news director, assistant general manager, and corporate vice president. Ben's civic and community work was extensive, having served on the Boards of the American Heart Association, Raleigh Little Theatre, Keep North Carolina Clean and Beautiful, Kids Voting USA, Rex Hospital Foundation, the United Arts Council of Raleigh-Wake County and the Wake TechFoundation, among others.

This scholarship was established as an endowed scholarship by the will of the late Bertha Drew Harris of Wake Forest, NC, a long-time educator, civic leader, and community resident.

This scholarship was established with the Wake Tech Foundation by family and friends of the late Carla G. Price, a GED graduate of James Sprunt Community College and the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Carl Price of Garner, NC.

This scholarship was established in 2009 by Joseph Schmelzeis to honor his wife, Dorothy, a long-time member of the Cary Woman's Club. The scholarship will support deserving Wake Tech students who have completed their GED and are furthering their education.

This scholarship was established in 2006 by the Downtown Raleigh Rotary Club for a GED graduate enrolled full-time in a vocational, technical, or college transfer program at Wake Tech.

This scholarship was established in 2009 by the Elizabeth McGeachin McKee Foundation to assist students pursuing a college/university transfer degree at Wake Tech. The foundation was established in 2004 by the late Mrs. McKee, whose children now select local and national nonprofits each year to support in her memory. Preference is given to students in Wake, Chatham, and Johnston Counties.

This scholarship was established in 2009 by the Elizabeth McGeachin McKee Foundation to assist GED/AHS graduates pursuing a degree, diploma, or certificate at Wake Tech. The foundation was established in 2004 by the late Mrs. McKee, whose children now select local and national nonprofits each year to support in memory of their mother's dedication to others. Preference is given to students in Wake, Chatham, and Johnston Counties.

This scholarship was re-established in 2007 to fund four to eight financial need scholarships for students in an allied health or college/university transfer degree program.

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The Forty and Eight Nursing Scholarship was established in 2010 by members of The Forty & Eight, Voiture 620, an independent fraternal organization of veterans. To achieve their mission "to assist and promote the welfare and well-being of those who served in the Armed Forces of the United States," The Forty & Eight have established a legacy of charity in support of nursing education. The purpose of this scholarship is to assist a deserving student enrolled in Wake Tech's Nursing program.

This scholarship was established in 2006 by the F-V Professional Women's Leadership Association. The need-based scholarship provides financial support to a female student at least 35 years of age who is enrolled in an associate's degree program.

This scholarship was established in 2006 by the F-V Professional Women's Leadership Association. The need-based scholarship provides financial support to a female student who is enrolled in an associate's degree program.

The Nursing Scholarship was established with the Wake Tech Foundation by Wake Med, Rex Healthcare, and Duke Health Raleigh to provide support for the nursing program as well as other related health sciences programs.

This scholarship was established in 1997 and 1998 by memorial gifts from friends and family of J. Edward Silvey, former Dean of Students at Wake Tech, with continued support provided by the Wake Tech Student Government Association.

This scholarship was established by the Cary-Kildaire Rotary Club in memory of James Atkins, a former member and well-known educator from Cary, to fund two full scholarships for second-year students enrolled in associate's degree programs. James Atkins was an active Cary civic leader, church member, and humanitarian who served on the Wake County Board of Education for seven year and as chairman for two years. He was a Cary native and a graduate of Cary High School and North Carolina State University.

This scholarship was established by James A. Cox, former Senior Vice President of Administrative Services, and his wife, Monteen, to fund need-based scholarships for Wake Tech students.

This scholarship was established in 2008 by Robert Zippay and Cathleen Zippay in memory of James G. Zippay, beloved brother and father. Income from the endowment will be used to fund need-based scholarships for students in the 24-45 age range who have overcome significant personal challenges. Students must be pursuing a degree in the medical field.

This scholarship was established in 2010 by Gina R. Smith in loving memory of her father, James W."Bubba" Smith, who passed away in 2007 from pancreatic cancer. He believed in living and lived an unselfish life, sharing whatever he had with others. His spirit was very giving, loving, and kind. Many were blessed by his generosity, time, and talent, and he will be greatly missed by all. In keeping with his spirit, this scholarship was established to support a deserving single mother pursuing a degree in Engineering Technology at Wake Tech.

This scholarship was established in 2007 by friends and family in memory of James R. Talton, Jr. Scholarships may assist students with financial need who have a minimum 2.5 GPA and are enrolled at least half time. Preference is given to nursing students, then to all other degree granting programs at Wake Tech. Jim Talton Jr. worked at KPMG for over 30 years and finished his career as Chairman of Impact Design-Build, but his commitment to family and the Triangle community are what most remember about him. Jim was an active community leader and volunteer who devoted his time and support to numerous local organizations, including the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, the Triangle Chapter of the American Red Cross, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Raleigh, the North Carolina Symphony, and Wake Tech, where he served as a member of the Board of Trustees for six years.

This scholarship was established in 2000 by Beverly Thomas and Jesse McDaniel of Raleigh to fund a scholarship honoring Joseph M. Watkins of Rolesville, NC, a long-time friend.

This scholarship was established in 2008 by Mrs. Martha Ruth Smith, in memory of her beloved husband, Louis C. Smith. Although the Smiths gave their time and talents to numerous organizations, Mrs. Smith wanted to honor her husband and his legacy by investing in the next generation of health care leaders from the community he loved. This endowed scholarship assists students from Apex or Western Wake County who are pursuing a degree in Nursing at Wake Tech.

This scholarship was established in 2008 by the McKee Family Foundation to assist non-traditional students 28 years of age and older who have returned to school for job retraining. Eligible students must be pursuing an associate's degree or college/university transfer degree. Preference is given to students in Wake, Chatham, and Johnston Counties.

This scholarship was established in 2010 by Media Credit Professionals (MCP), a trade organization composed of credit professionals from various North Carolina media entities. The MCP purpose and objective is to promote and encourage the exchange of ideas of mutual benefit, general credit information and methods, and to discuss pertinent subjects of interest pertaining to media credit and collections. The scholarship is named for Mrs. Jewel Kirk, a founding member of Media Credit Professionals. Mrs. Kirk, a former member and President of MCP, worked in media credit for more than 40 years and was instrumental in the formation and preservation of this organization. The scholarship will support a student enrolled in an Accounting or Business Administration program of study at Wake Tech.

This scholarship was established by the Needmore Ruritan Club of Fuquay-Varina to provide two scholarships for graduates of Fuquay-Varina High School enrolled in technical or applied technologies programs.

This scholarship was established by the Needmore Ruritan Club of Fuquay-Varina to provide two scholarships for graduates of Fuquay-Varina High School enrolled in technical or applied technologies programs.

The North Raleigh Exchangette Scholarship was established by the North Raleigh Exchangettes to fund financial need based scholarships for Wake Tech students.

This scholarship was established in 2008 by O. Jerome Murray to offer financial need-based scholarships to high school graduates of Duplin County Schools enrolled in an associate's degree, diploma, or certificate program at Wake Tech. If at any time a qualified candidate from Duplin County cannot be identified, scholarship funds will accumulate until such time as a candidate is found.

This scholarship was established in 2007 by the Optimist Club of Raleigh to assist students pursuing any degree, diploma, or certificate program at Wake Tech. Students must meet the criteria for financial aid established by the Financial Aid Office.

This scholarship was established by the Rotary Club of West Raleigh for a full-time, second-year student pursuing any associate's degree program at Wake Tech.

This scholarship was established by the Rotary Club of West Raleigh for a GED graduate who enrolls full-time in an applied technologies, technical, or college transfer program.

This scholarship was established in 2006 by the SAS Foundation to assist students pursuing any degree, diploma, or certificate program at Wake Tech.

This scholarship was established in 2004 by Julian and Elizabeth Clay Bradley of Cary with the North Carolina Community Foundation for the Wake Tech Foundation. The income from the endowment is to be used to fund need-based scholarships for adults in the 35-50 age range who are enrolled in a degree-granting curriculum for training or re-training purposes for the job market.

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This scholarship was established with the Wake Tech Foundation by the will of the late Ted Ray Edwards, an independent garage owner from Knightdale, NC, to fund financial aid grants and scholarships for Wake Tech students.

This scholarship was established in 2008 by an anonymous donor to assist a student enrolled part-time or full-time in a degree or certificate program at Wake Tech.

This scholarship, sponsored by the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution, was established in 2009 by the Yates Mill Chapter NSDAR to support a female student, 21 years of age or older, who is pursuing a degree, diploma, or certificate at Wake Tech. NSDAR is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women's service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America's future through better education for children.

This scholarship was established in 2008 by the Yeargan Foundation Charitable Trust to offer financial need-based scholarships to recent graduates of Garner Senior High School enrolled in an associate's degree program at Wake Tech. Graduates of other Wake County high schools may be considered if a suitable candidate cannot be identified at Garner Senior High School.