- Selection of recipients of this award shall be made according to the following criteria:
- Preference will be given to candidates who graduated from a Jackson County, North Carolina, school
- Must be affiliated (a member or immediate family member) with the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce.
- Candidates shall be considered on the basis of their overall academic merit, financial need, and civic involvement
- Recipients must be accepted and enrolled at Southwestern Community College as full-time, degree-seeking students
- Recipients must be in good standing with Southwestern Community College – must maintain 2.0 cumulative GPA
- Preference will be given to new students each year; however, renewals will be considered
- Must file Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
