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Higher Education Scholarship Application 2025

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Generous donors have made contributions that enable the Holston Foundation to share the gift of education given through scholarships to higher education and seminary students.

The Holston Foundation stewards nearly 200 special-purpose endowments and scholarships that were created by generous donors and families who wanted to support specific ministries and students. Their legacies and gifts make the Holston Foundation’s grants and scholarships possible.

For these scholarships, the Holston Foundation is considering factors such as applicant’s geographic region, church affiliation, personal statement, choice of college, GPA, intended major, and need.

Grant and scholarship applications are awarded annually. For higher education, new applications are available January 1, 2025 and due on May 2, 2025. The Holston Conference Awards Committee will make the final selection and notify recipients. Scholarships will be mailed directly to the Financial Aid Department of the college by early September.

***If you are a Rye Cove, Dobyns-Bennett, or Grayson County high school student, your application is due APRIL 13, 2025.****

If you have any questions or concerns, please refer to the Application FAQ sheet on the Holston Foundation’s website or email [email protected].

For this application, you will need:

  • 10-30 minutes (you may save and return if needed)

  • Your FAFSA or EFC score

  • Contact information for your recommender

  •  A personal statement

  • Parental gross annual income

Total Awarded in 2024: $82,600

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Higher Education Scholarship Application 2025

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The Holston Foundation serves as a partner in stewardship to individuals, churches and ministries through the Wesleyan faith. Since 1981, the Holston Foundation has served as a steward of financial resources through planned giving, investments, grants and scholarships.