Fayetteville Today

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations Commission (FCHRC) has announced that the deadline for scholarship applications is fast approaching. High school seniors in Cumberland County have until Thursday, March 28, to submit their applications for a chance to receive a $1,000 award towards their college education.

Applicants must meet specific criteria to be eligible for the scholarship, including having resided in Cumberland County for at least one year, being a senior in a high school located in the county, maintaining a GPA of 2.50 or better, and being admitted as a full-time student in a two or four-year college or university.

In order to apply or to obtain more information, interested seniors are encouraged to visit FayettevilleNC.gov/Human Relations or contact (910) 433-1696. The Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations Department, located at Festival Park Plaza, 225 Ray Ave., Suite 100, is also available to assist applicants with the process.

The FCHR is dedicated to promoting equal opportunity and positive community relations in Fayetteville and Cumberland County. Through collaborations and partnerships with various sectors, the commission works to protect human and civil rights in the region.

Interested individuals are urged to take advantage of this opportunity before the approaching deadline to secure financial assistance for their higher education.