Education Consortium of North Carolina Scholarship Application

NOTE: Use this document to submit a single response for the scholarship application. See our edconc.org. website for more information by using the contact link. 

Welcome!

Thank you for your interest! This annual grant application supports scholarships that enhance educational and future workforce development opportunities for students in North Carolina.

Before You Begin:

• Review Guidelines: Please review the grant guidelines and eligibility criteria on our website at edconc.org. It is important to understand these guidelines before completing your application.

• Contact Information: Should you have questions or need assistance, please contact the Community Engagement Team:

• Mr. Mayhue Bostic, EDCONC - Board Chairman

• Phone: 864.918.0951

• Email: mhbostic@edconc.org

• Mr. Craig Umstead, EDCONC – Board Executive Director

• Phone: 919.758.5906

• Email:  craig.umstead@edconc.org

Application Instructions

• Accuracy: Ensure all information provided is accurate to the best of your knowledge

• Deadline: Submit your completed application between March 1st and June 30 of the calendar year. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Confirmation: You will receive an email confirming receipt of your application from the EDCONC Assistant Chairman responsible for Community Engagement 5 days after submission.

Application:

1. Community Reference Requirement: Do you have at least two reference contacts who will verify your need for scholarship assistance funding?

   • Yes - If the answer is Yes, provide name and contact information below and method of contact.

   •. No - If the answer is No, you are not eligible for this funding source. 

2. List of Community Contacts and contact information.

Community Reference Contact 1

Community Reference Contact 2

Additional Information

Submission Confirmation:

By submitting this application, I confirm that all the information provided is correct to the best of my knowledge. EDCONC may request additional information in support of the approval for the scholarship application request.  I also understand that applications submitted after the March 30 deadline or those that are incomplete will not be considered for approval.

NOTE: All requested and budgeted expenses paid supporting EDCONC scholarships for individuals and group request must have documented support (evidence) to validate the allocation of funds. Scholarship recipients must at a minimum submit requests for payment, invoices, printed programs, video authenticating evidence of the event or expenditure, Program Chairman’s authenticated participant sign-in log, photographic summaries of the event, or a combination of these documentations to validate the expense.  Other documentation supporting the proper expenditure of the scholarship expense specifically requested at the discretion of the EDCONC.  Documentation of the expense must be received by EDCONC within 30 days prior to the expenditure or event for consideration of payment to the awardee by EDCONC. All anticipated late submissions of expenditure support and documentation must be reviewed and approved by the EDCONC Executive Director prior to the due date. All awarded scholarship funds must be documented by invoice, receipt of payment for fees owed, contract, request for payment, and any other document which demonstrates educational need for expenses incurred.