There is a 'Scholarships' tab in Crosby Connect, but as of now it is not yet active. Someday those links will work, but for now, use the links in this newsletter to find active scholarship applications. You will need to create an account in submittable.com in order to fill out applications.

The Joyce Kohfeldt Memorial Scholarship, first awarded in 2018, provides a $1,000 non-renewable scholarship to a graduating Crosby Scholar senior who has overcome adversity while pursuing his or her educational goals and has emerged with a remarkable story of determination. The applicant must plan to enroll in a two- or four-year college or university.

Eligibility

To be considered for this award, applicant must:

• actively participate in extracurricular activities
• will enroll in a two- or four-year college or university
• complete all requirements of the Crosby Scholars Program

The Goodwill Willpower & Art Gibel Scholarships were established by Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina, which helps people overcome barriers to gainful employment. One $1,500 and one $1,000 Scholarship will be awarded annually to two graduating Crosby Scholar seniors. The applicants must plan to enroll in a two- or four-year college or university.

Value | $1,500 and $1,000 | Non-renewable

Number of Recipients | Two

Eligibility Requirements

• Actively participate in extracurricular programs
• Must enroll in a two- or four-year college or university
• Complete all requirements of the Crosby Scholars program

The Mooresville Rescue Squad Foundation has donated funds to Crosby Scholars to be used to award 5 students a $1,000 non-renewable scholarship.

Applications must be complete and include the student's activities resume and an essay with the answer to the following statement.

What are your education and career goals? How do you plan on impacting your community in the future?

The Crosby Scholars Iredell County Board of Directors honors Art Gibel by awarding a $1,000 scholarship to one student in the Crosby Scholars Iredell County Senior Program.

Art Gibel was the CEO of Goodwill NWNC for 15 years and a member of the Board of Directors for Goodwill NWNC for several years prior to becoming the CEO. Art was instrumental in Goodwill's strategic alliance with the Crosby Program and expanding it to Rowan and Iredell Counties. Art has a true passion for building communities and enriching the lives of people. His efforts to encourage and support the young people in our program have left a lasting impact. Based on Art's vision and support as a community builder through Goodwill and Crosby Scholars we would like this scholarship to help our students to focus on what they can do to build our community.

Students, what is your perspective on building a community and why is this important? How can you learn from Art's example and serve others?

The following are requirements for applying for the Art Gibel Community Builder Scholarship.
1. Must complete all requirements for the Crosby Scholars Senior Program

2. Must plan to continue their education at a 2-year or 4-year program.

3. Must submit Activities Resume

4. Must submit an essay 500 words or less on the following: What does it mean to be a community builder? What impact does a community builder have? How have you or do you plan to build your community?