William Tasse Alexander Scholarship Fund-Foundation for the Carolinas

Established by the will of Magery Alexander Thompson, this scholarship provides merit scholarships in the field of education. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $3,500 at the discretion of the William Tasse Alexander Scholarship Committee and may be used for tuition/fees and room/board only. Scholarships are awarded for one year, but renewal is possible if satisfactory performance is maintained.
 

Who is eligible?

Rising undergraduate juniors and seniors
Post-baccalaureate students
 

Eligibility Requirements
Enrolled full-time and majoring in a field of education or
taking courses leading to a career in teaching
Resident of Mecklenburg County
Minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average
Applicants who are descendants of Susan Henry
& Thomas J. Watkins and Margery Cochran &
William T. Alexander must meet merit
requirements for scholarships but are not limited
as to field of study or place of residence
 

Contact Information
Foundation for the Carolinas
P.O. Box 34769
Charlotte, NC 28234-4769
704-973-4500
Applications are due in February