Fund 01 - Loan
Lincoln County Rotary Student Loan
This applicant is a graduate of Lincoln County schools interested in pursuing higher education whether through trade, community college or a university. He or she has a 2.0 or greater GPA and plans to enroll full time in their next phase of education.
Lincoln County graduates are eligible for low interest (3%) loans as long as they are enrolled full-time. Students make two annual payments to satisfy the interest due each year, and begin repayment six months post graduation.
Our loans are available for students during any portion of education – community college, undergraduate studies, graduate school etc.
More specifics are available in the PDF application link below. Please read the first two pages for complete information.
Application deadline is MAY 20, 2024
Fund 02 - Scholarship
Lineberger Family Art Scholarship
In memory of Lincoln County residents and community supporters - Walter and Sissy Lineberger, this applicant is a senior graduating from a Lincoln County school, who has taken classes in the area of fine arts or has taken private art classes, demonstrates artistic talent in the visual arts, and is planning to pursue a degree in visual arts, visual art education or visual art history by enrolling full time in an accredited community college or university.
Application deadline is May 11, 2024
Fund 03 - Loan
Paul Herringshaw Memorial Student Loan
This applicant lives in 1 of these 7 counties: Cabarrus, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Rowan, Stanly and Union, to be funded by monies donated by the Centralina Development Corporation in memory of their founder, Mr. Paul Herringshaw.
Application deadline is June 1, 2023
Fund 04 - Scholarship
Rotary REACH Scholarship
This scholarships recipients are hard workers who possess drive and motivation. These students care about their community, and those around them. They enjoy helping others and appreciate donating time and service to others - whether in the community, or at home. Their GPA is an unweighted 2.5 - 3.5.
Application deadline is May 11, 2023
Our Approach & Fund Specifics
Chosen by Caring Trustees
Each fund is represented by a Board of Trustees interested in student success. The process of selection may differ slightly by fund, but the common goals are the same – help students attain their educational goals, provide low interest funding so students can focus on the most important job at hand, all while gaining knowledge and personal growth. Our funds are managed by a single group, The Lincoln County Rotary Student Loan Fund, Inc.
Our funds have been established by pillars of the community, people or groups who want not only to see student success, but to invest and return their gifts to better our community. Supporting higher education is not only an investment in students, it’s also an investment in local industry and government as we produce the next generation of entrepreneurs, employees and local leadership.
We also recognize that not all Lincoln County students that go to college will return to Lincoln County. That makes us smile too. Contributing to an intelligent workforce locally or globally is our purpose. And if a little Lincoln County charm is spread around the globe, well, that’s pretty cool y’all!
01.
— Lincoln County Rotary Student Loan Fund
This fund is available for application every year that a student maintains full-time enrollment and a 2.0 or greater GPA. The funded amount is dispersed annually when secured by two co-borrowers and proof of acceptance or transcript is provided.
02.
— Lineberger Family Art Scholarship
Two recipients are selected annually for this scholarship, after completing the application process and submitting a 100 word essay on why you should receive this scholarship. You must have an art background and be pursuing an art degree.
03.
— P. Herringshaw Memorial Student Loan Fund
This fund donates to one student in each of the seven counties listed above. Each applicant must submit a 100 word essay describing why they are a great candidate for the loan. This student is also a HS graduate interested in higher education with a 2.5 or greater GPA.