The Coach Eddie Reneau Memorial Scholarship has been established to assist an East Henderson High School senior athlete pursuing a degree in education.  The Reneau Family has established this scholarship in memory of Coach Reneau, who was the head football coach at East until his sudden death in 2002. He supported the East Henderson community on many levels and was dedicated to the students he coached. Coach Reneau was a man of integrity and strong moral beliefs. He put God first and his faith would shine through in his daily life. He was a role model to his students and peers and still is today. This is a one-year, non-renewable scholarship for $500.

Qualifications:
- Be a graduate of East Henderson High School.
- Preference shall be given to athletes majoring in Education.
- The recipient shall attend a college or university.
- The recipient shall have participated in extracurricular and community activities.
- The recipient shall demonstrate good character.

Requirements While in School:
- The recipient(s) shall maintain regular contact with the scholarship committee and/or HCEF officials, including providing proof of progress, grades, or other eligibility requirements.

The Coach Rick Wood Scholarship, a non-renewable $1,200 award, is granted annually to a West Henderson High School graduate, who will be pursuing a degree in Education at a two-year or four-year college or university. Preference will be given to a student that has participated in at least one sport.

Qualifications:
- Graduate from West Henderson High School.
- Be pursuing a degree in Education at a two-year or four-year college or university.
- Have a good behavior record.
- Have a minimum “C” academic average.

Preference will be given to a student that has participated in at least one sport.

Requirements While in School:
- The student will provide the Foundation with information about their enrollment, grades and academic status.

The Community Tennis Association is awarded to four students graduating from a Henderson County High School. It was started in 2018 by the Community Tennis Association and is intended to help a student that has participated in a varsity tennis program through their high school. The non-renewable scholarships will be for $1,000 each, awarded for one year, and can be used to cover supplemental college tuition and/or fees.

Qualifications:
- Be a graduating senior from a public, private, or home school in Henderson County.
- Have participated in a varsity tennis program through their high school.
- Be accepted at a 2- or 4-year accredited college or university.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Have a positive attitude toward peers and administration.
- Be actively involved in extracurricular and volunteer activities.

Requirements While in School:
- Maintain a full-course load (12 credits per semester) or get approval from the Foundation.
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0.
- Provide the Foundation with information about their enrollment, grades and academic status in a timely manner.

This is a one-year, non-renewable scholarship for $1000. One scholarship is awarded to a student from each of the schools: East Henderson, North Henderson, West Henderson, and Hendersonville High Schools.

You can choose to make a direct contribution to the Don Don Memorial Scholarship, honoring Donnie Burnett's legacy by donating in his name. Your contribution will support this scholarship fund and assist in providing educational opportunities for children to attend college.

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Qualifications:
- Be a graduate of a Henderson County Public School.
- The recipient(s) shall have applied and been accepted into a technical/trade school, community college, or university.
- The recipient(s) must demonstrate good character.
- Preference of consideration shall be given to students who are members of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA).

Requirements While in School:
- The recipient(s) shall maintain regular contact with the scholarship committee and/or HCEF officials, including providing proof of progress, grades, or other eligibility requirements.

The Dr. Don Jones scholarship will be awarded annually to two graduating seniors from Henderson County planning to attend a four-year college. This is a one year, non-renewable scholarship for $500.

Qualifications:
- Be a graduating senior from a Henderson County Public High School.
- Attend a four-year college.
- Be in the top 10% of his/her class.
- Be well-rounded, excelling academically and involved in a number of school and/or community activities.
- Demonstrate financial need.

Requirements While in School:
- Keep the Foundation informed on enrollment, grades and academic status.
- Achieve at least a “C” average for the first semester.

The Drew Brannon State Championship Scholarship was created to pay tribute to both individual and team state champions at West Henderson High School. It also commemorates the remarkable achievements of the 1992 WHHS state basketball runner-up team, which boasted a 29-1 record, as well as the exceptional 2023 WHHS football team, hailed as the best in school history, reaching the 4th round of state playoffs with an impressive 13-1 record.

Qualifications:
- One scholarship recipient shall be selected at the end of the school year.
- The recipient shall be a graduate of West Henderson High School during the current academic year.
- The scholarship recipient shall have a solid academic record with a minimum “C” average.
- The recipient shall have applied and been accepted into a 2 or 4 year technical school, community college or university.
- The recipient shall demonstrate good character.
- The scholarship recipient shall have participated in at least one sport.

Requirements While in School:
- Student will provide the foundation with information about their enrollment, grades and academic status.

The Emil F. Hager Scholarship will be awarded to a graduate from a Henderson County Public High School. This scholarship award will be in the amount of $1,000. This scholarship will be awarded based on financial need and academic record.

Qualifications:
- Be a graduating senior from a Henderson County Public High School.
- Be accepted into a 4-year or 2-year college.
- Demonstrate financial need.

Requirements While in School:
- Student will provide the Foundation with proof of enrollment, grades and academic status.

In order to assist the Henderson County Public Schools’ effort to create a teaching and administrative staff that is consistent with the racial diversity of the student body, the HCEF Board of Directors initiated the Grow Our Own Educational Assistance Fund in partnership with a community coalition and individual and corporate donors in the Spring of 2021. While open to anyone, this scholarship hopes to attract Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) students (current and former) and current HCPS staff (teaching assistant, support personnel) interested in a career in education, to train, develop and prepare them to return to Henderson County to join the public school workforce.

Scholarship Amount & Appropriations
- Up to $3,000 per year; renewable for up to four years.
- The number of scholarships available each year will be based on the level of donor and grant support, and thus made through an annual appropriation from the HCEF Board of Directors.

Qualifications:
- High School senior preparing to graduate; former graduate of HCPS; or current HCPS staff member.
- Intentions to pursue a degree in education.
- Commitment to return, within two years post-college graduation, to teach at one of the 23 Henderson County Public Schools for at least three years.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- For graduates: minimum weighted GPA of 3.0 (preferred).
- For graduates: completion of Teaching as a Profession 1 (preferred).

Requirements While in School:
- Maintain a full-course load (12 credits per semester) or get approval from the Foundation.
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.
- Provide the Foundation with information about their enrollment, grades and academic status in a timely manner.
- Regular contact with an Education Mentor provided through HCPS & HCEF (strongly encouraged)

Application & Selection Process:
Scholarships will be provided through a competitive application process consisting of:
1. Application and essays.
2. Official transcript (if currently enrolled).
3. Two letters of recommendation from persons who can assess the applicant’s potential capacity as a future teacher.
4. Interview with the Grow Our Own coalition (panel of educators and community members).

The Hendersonville Lions Club has been serving Hendersonville since 1938. Each year, they provide 2 scholarships totaling $2000 each to Henderson County students.

Qualifications:
- The recipients shall be graduates from one of the Henderson County public High Schools: East Henderson High School, Hendersonville High School. North Henderson High School, West Henderson High School, HCPS Career Academy, or Hendersonville Early College High School.
- The recipients shall have a solid record in their academic studies with a minimum weighted GPA of 3.0.
- The recipients shall have applied and been accepted into a community/technical college, college, or university and have plans to pursue studies toward eye care, eye research, hearing, or other health related areas.

Requirements While in School:
- The recipients shall maintain a “B” or better academic average while in pursuit of a college degree directed toward eye care, eye research, hearing, or other health related areas.
- The recipients shall maintain regular contact with the scholarship provider and inform the Foundation about enrollment, grades, and academic status.

The Historic Johnson Farm Scholarship will be awarded to a graduate from a Henderson County Public High School. This renewable scholarship award will be in the amount of $1,000 and will be renewable for up to four years at $1,000/year. This scholarship will be awarded based on financial need and academic record.

Qualifications:
- Graduate from a Henderson County Public High School.
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Demonstrate ability and interest in agriculture, education, natural resources, natural/environmental sciences or engineering.
- Be accepted into a 4-year or 2-year college.
- Major in agriculture, education, natural resources, natural/ environmental sciences, history or engineering.
- Demonstrate financial need.

Requirements While in School:
- Student will provide the Foundation with proof of enrollment, grades and academic status.