Scholarships

Scholarships promote positive paths forward.

The Scholarship program at DEF gives our donor community an opportunity to continue a legacy while granting eligible graduating DCS students the chance to advance in their education.

$13,500 from four scholarship award funds to seven students representing each DCS high school

From Morgann Owens, MHS – $2,500 Mollie Shannon Gallop Scholarship; $1,000 DEF Scholarship ($3,500 total)

“Your scholarship has helped me pay in full for my first year at Appalachian State University, allowing me to focus on my academic pursuits. I look forward to being able to give back to our community in the future. Again, thank you for your support and investment in my future. ”

Manteo High School AVID and Mollie Shannon Gallop Scholarship recipients, Kyla Munden (left) and Morgann Owens (right) with Carol Sykes (middle), who funds the Mollie Schannon Gallop scholarship

From Emily Bayne, CHSS – $1,000 DEF Scholarship

“Thank you for choosing me to be the awardee for your wonderful scholarship! The funds will greatly help me in paying for my undergraduate studies at UNC-Chapel Hill!”

DEF Executive Director, Barbara Davidson, Cape Hatteras Secondary School DEF Scholarship recipient, Emily Bayne, and DEF Board Member, Holly Robinson