The deadline for applying for the Morgan R. Gray Memorial Scholarship Fund is March 31. The amount of the scholarship has yet to be determined, but over $8,300 has been awarded since 2005.

The scholarship for Rowan County students who were homeschooled during their junior and senior years was established in memory of 11-year-old Morgan Gray, a Rowan County homeschool student who passed away in 2001.

Applicants must be a full-time student accepted by a college, university, nursing, business or trade school; present evidence of good character by participation in extracurricular activities including community affairs, church, employment and other endeavors; and show proof of home schooling during the junior and senior years of high school.

Unlike many scholarships, this one is open to any full-time college student meeting these requirements, not just rising freshmen.  Funds may be used for tuition, books, and/or school supplies. Previous applicants may re-apply for this scholarship.

Applications can be downloaded online at http://www.rchsa.com/index.php/resources/downloads/category/1-public-forms

Questions can be directed to Peter Gray, 704-267-5131.