Nominations for 2025 are being sought for a $750 scholarship offered by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Administrative Professionals Association (NCCEAPA) through March 20, 2025. 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 2025 - 2026 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 guidance counselor at their high school, the financial aid office at their community college or university, or pick one up in person at the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service - Buncombe County Center located at 49 Mount Carmel Road, Asheville, NC 28806.

For questions please call our office at 828-255-5522.