Loomis, Rose and Ruth Peebles Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by North Carolina Community Foundation
Overview This scholarship honors the legacy of Loomis and Rose Peebles by supporting African American high school seniors from Wake or Durham counties who have demonstrated resilience in the face of hardship and have financial need. Recipients are expected to enroll at one of the following institutions: NC State University, UNC Chapel Hill, UNC Greensboro, UNC Asheville, UNC Wilmington, UNC Charlotte, UNC Pembroke, East Carolina University, Davidson College, Elon University, or Duke University.
Eligibility
- Must be an African American graduating high school senior from Wake County or Durham County.
- Demonstrated financial need.
- Evidence of having overcome adversity.
- Intend to attend one of the listed colleges or universities.
- Preference given to first-generation college students (as the scholarship targets African American first-generation students).
About Loomis and Rose Peebles Loomis and Rose Peebles were longtime educators and active volunteers who devoted both their careers and resources to strengthening their community. Beyond teaching, they supported local causes through volunteer work and charitable contributions.
Foundation of the Scholarship Their daughter, Ruth Peebles, created this scholarship in 2019 to commemorate her parents and to invest intentionally in the education of young African American first-generation students. Ruth’s goal is to help remove financial barriers so recipients can pursue meaningful careers and ultimately give back as community leaders.
A note from Ruth Peebles (paraphrased) Ruth recalls her parents regularly donating to causes they cared about and being deeply engaged in local efforts—Loomis with Junior Achievement and Rose with the Literacy Council and Habitat for Humanity. Growing up, she learned the importance of helping others. She believes higher education opens doors to rewarding careers and is gratified that this scholarship helps students convert educational opportunities into long-term possibilities.
How to Apply Submit an application through the NCCF Universal Scholarships Application available in the NCCF Scholarships Portal.
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