Applicant must be in need of financial aid.

Applicant must have displayed excellence in the field of performing arts.

Applicant must be from the Southern Appalachian region and demonstrate dire need for financial aid. Applicant must not be able to attend college without a scholarship.

Applicant must be in good academic standing.

Applicant must be in need of financial aid and in good academic standing. Preference will be given, but not limited, to an applicant from Catawba County, NC.

Applicant must be in need of financial aid, have excellent scholarship, and have exceptional character

Applicant must be in need of financial aid and participate in the work-study program.

Applicant must intend to prepare for the Christian ministry of full-time church work or be of excellent academic ability and strong Christian character

Applicant must be a resident of East Tennessee.

Applicant must be in need of financial aid and preference is given to an applicant who is an incoming freshman. Priority is given, but not limited, to resident of Gaston County, NC.

Applicant must display leadership abilities or talent in scholarship, sports, campus government or other areas.

Applicant must have academic potential that may not be reflected in his or her academic record.

Applicant must be a first-generation student from the Southern Appalachian region who demonstrates financial need. Applicant must show promise for success in college.