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Meet our 2023 Scholarship Winners

 

Anna “Josie” Bird

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

 

 

Olivia Bowling

North Carolina State University

 

 

Maggie Clifton

Liberty University

“I am so thankful to be a recipient of the 2023 NCPCM Scholarship. This scholarship means much more to me than just receiving money; it means that I am viewed as someone who is capable of doing well and being productive for the future of our society. There are many people that I have become thankful for over the years of my education that have helped me get where I am today and now I can add another to the list. Thank you for your generous financial support to help me pursue and further my education.”

 

 

Zach Eanes

Western Carolina University

“It's an honor to be selected and I'm truly thankful.”

 

 

Jacob Fowler

East Carolina University

 

 

Danielle Foxx

Catawba Valley Community College

 

 

Claire Friesland

Appalachian State University

 

 

Spencer Hall

Western Carolina University

 

 

Connor Lane

Appalachian State University

 

 

Isabella McMillian

Appalachian State University

 

 

Haley Nyll

Appalachian State University

Brian Fisher Memorial Scholarship

"This scholarship means a lot to me because many medium-income households are overlooked when it comes to financial aid but everyone has a story."

 

 

Aastha Paudel

Yale University

 

Ashley Ramirez

Appalachian State University

“This scholarship means that I be able to focus on my education and to help alleviate some financial burden. I am excited to continue to pursue higher education and obtain a degree that will help me achieve my career goal of becoming a Registered Dietitian in order to help others in the healthcare field. This would not be possible without NCPCM and its donors. Thank you so much!”

 

 

Hilary Ramirez

Appalachian State University

“Thank you so much for this opportunity, it will help me grow as a person incredibly.”

 

 

Sydnie Rice

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Bill Brewer Memorial Scholarship

 

 

Grayson Stafford

East Carolina University

E.J. “Buddy” Pope Jr. Memorial  Scholarship

“ I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for selecting me as one of the recipients of the scholarship. It will undoubtedly be of great assistance during the upcoming year!”

 

 

Caroline Watson

Western Carolina University

“My name is Caroline Watson. I am going to Western Carolina University this fall. I plan on majoring in elementary education and minoring in psychology. I am so thankful for this scholarship. This will help me continue my education and become a leader for our future generations. Thank you so much for this scholarship!”

 

 

Destiny White

Gardner Webb University

“I am very thankful for this opportunity, and I appreciate it very much."

 

 

Michael Wilkerson

UNC Chapel Hill

“I am honored to receive this scholarship.”

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Who Is Eligible?

 

  1. This program is designed to help our store employees and direct store delivery or office warehouse employees. It doesn’t include any upper management or ownership (examples of upper management: store supervisors, regional managers, sales managers, office managers, operations managers, etc.), or employees of NCPCM or their family members. 

  2. Convenience store managers, employees and their immediate families are eligible. The qualifying employee must work at a convenience store that is a current member of NCPCM. 

  3. Direct store delivery vendors and their immediate families are eligible. Vendor companies must be current members of NCPCM. 

  4. Previous scholarship award winners may reapply. 

  5. Applicants must graduate from high school or receive equivalent certification.
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How Do I Apply?

Applicants are responsible for gathering and submitting all information for the selection process. To apply for a scholarship, an applicant must:

  • Email an OFFICIAL high school or college transcript to [email protected]

  • Complete the scholarship application (Click HERE for the application)

  • All information must be submitted no later than  April 16

 

Who Supplies The Money?


    Each year the NCPCM Board of Directors allocates funds to be awarded for the scholarship program. Depending on the number of qualified applicants, scholarship winners will be awarded a minimum of $500 for the school year. Awards are offered for tuition and academic fees only. In 2010 the first Brian Fisher Memorial Scholarship was awarded in the amount of $2,000. This scholarship is funded by Southco Distributing and Fisher Stores, Inc. There will be one winner of this scholarship.
In 2019 the first Buddy Pope Memorial Scholarship was awarded in the amount of $1,000. The Buddy Pope scholarship is funded by E.J. Pope & Son, Inc./Handy Mart. There will be one winner of this scholarship.
 
In 2019 the first Burt Bennett Memorial Scholarship was awarded in the amount of $1,000. The Burt Bennett Memorial Scholarship is funded by Quality Oil Company. There will be one winner of this scholarship.

In 2020 the first Harold Berry Memorial Scholarship was awarded in the amount of $1,500. The Harold Berry Memorial Scholarship is funded by NCPCM. There will be one winner of this scholarship.

When Is Payment Awarded?

Scholarship winners will be notified in June. In late July, or after the necessary information is received, NCPCM will mail the scholarship award checks directly to the school. The checks will be made out  jointly to the individual and the school and must be endorsed by both.