Scholarship – Tony Yount Memorial | Public School Foundation

Tony Yount Memorial Scholarship

In recommending candidates for the TONY YOUNT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP, priorities shall be given to students who:

Are Chapel Hill High School seniors, on track to graduate
Have been on the Chapel Hill High School yearbook staff and/or
Are interested in pursuing a degree in history
Have an interest in becoming an educator or coach
Demonstrate a commitment to social justice and serving others through community volunteerism

*While financial need is not a requirement for this scholarship, the committee may take financial circumstances into account in the event of a tie between equally qualified applicants. Applicants are encouraged to provide financial information if they would like it considered during the selection process.

**Though AI can be useful to help find words to express oneself and check grammar – when reviewing applications, the members of the scholarship selection committees will look for answers that reflect the applicant’s specific experiences and provide examples.

Application Deadline April 12, 2026

Scholarship Application-Tony Yount Memorial Scholarship

Before submitting your application, please be sure that you meet all of the criteria.

Your Information
Name*
First Middle Last
Student Email Address*
Email Address (post graduation)*
Phone*
Student phone
Address*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Choose the high school that you attend*
School you plan to attend after high school
Your Student Aid Index (SAI), from your student aid report
Financial need is not a requirement for this scholarship. However, in the event of equally qualified applicants, the committee may consider financial circumstances as a determining factor. Applicants may choose to provide financial information for this purpose. Submission of such information is entirely optional and will not affect eligibility for the scholarship.
Essay Questions
Describe your experience on the yearbook staff or your interest in pursuing further study of history, including political science or global studies.*
Describe your goals as you continue your education.*
Tell the committee how your volunteer experience has impacted your life and/or the lives of others.*
Please list your extracurricular activities, clubs, sports, leadership roles and volunteer/work experience, as applicable.*
Attachments
Please attach a pdf of your most current (unofficial is fine) transcript - if you do not have it, please ask your counselor for a copy*
Max. file size: 300 MB.
Please attach the first page of your Student Aid Report (SAR) - the report that you received after filling out the FAFSA. This shows your Student Aid Index (SAI)
Max. file size: 300 MB.

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Tony Yount Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship Application-Tony Yount Memorial Scholarship

Your Information

Essay Questions

Attachments