Nominations are being sought for a $750 scholarship offered by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Administrative Professionals Association (NCCEAPA) through March 16, 2020. The scholarship is available to North Carolina residents pursuing a college degree (Associates and/or Bachelors) in business or a business-related field of study. Applicants must be enrolled to attend classes at a college during the 2020-2021 school year.

The scholarship is awarded annually to honor the work and dedication of Edith Herter and Frances O’Neal, co-leaders in forming the NCCEAPA in 1973.

Qualified applicants interested in applying for this scholarship can obtain an application packet from the financial aid office at their local community college or high school, or by downloading the application and informational brochure provided here:

2020 Herter-O’Neal Application

2020 Herter-O’Neal Brochure

Additional information can be obtained by contacting the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Watauga County Center at (828) 264-3061 or by visiting the Center at 971 West King Street in Boone.