The J. Howard Coble Scholarship Fund is accepting applications from high school seniors who live in any one of the 14 North Carolina counties formerly served by Congressman Howard Coble.

The deadline for applications is March 30.

Students from the following counties are eligible: Alamance, Caswell, Davidson, Durham, Granville, Guilford, Moore, Orange, Person, Randolph, Rockingham, Rowan, Stokes, and Surry.

Field of study and proof of demonstrated leadership will be considered as criteria.

Students and parents can go to the High Point Community Foundation website to learn more or apply.