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Local Scholarship Campaign

Young Harris College is committed to providing scholarships for local students. For the 2012-2013 academic year, more than $3.2 million has been awarded to more than 250 local students from Fannin, Gilmer, Pickens, Rabun, Towns and Union counties in Georgia and Cherokee and Clay counties in North Carolina.

The YHC Board of Associates, a group of local business and civic leaders from these seven counties, is the driving force behind the Local Scholarship Campaign. Each September, the Board launches this annual campaign in an effort to assist the College in providing aid to local students from these communities.

In addition to raising funds from local business, organizations and individuals, the Board of Associates presents the annual Young Harris College Big Dance—a fun evening of live music and good fellowship for a great cause.

For more information about the Local Scholarship Campaign or to make a gift or pledge to the campaign, contact Mark Dotson in the Office of Advancement at (706) 379-5355.

Meet Local Students

Union County

Holli Abernathy
Sophomore secondary education major

“I am very thankful for the scholarships I receive as a local student. These scholarships play a huge role in my future by allowing me to attend the college of my choice. I’m very grateful for the support of this community!”

Pickens County

Sarah Pinson
Senior mathematics major, plus teaching certification

“The past three years at YHC have been one of the best experiences of my life! I would not have been able to have this opportunity without the support of my local community. Thank you!”

Towns County

Kindle Moss
Freshman biology major
 

“The scholarship I received has blessed me with the opportunity to obtain a College education while being able to stay close to home. I am very thankful for all of the support that I have received from my hometown to pursue my dreams.”

Fannin County

Ciera Hudson

Freshman music major
 

“The Local Scholarship Campaign allowed me to gain an amazing opportunity to attend Young Harris College. Without it, I would not be here today.”

Clay County

Nathaniel Hayes
Freshman biology major
 

“The money that I was given from the Local Scholarship Campaign helps connect me with one of the greatest campuses I have ever been to! I knew that I would get anything I would ever need to help me thrive and get the experience I will need to have a successful future.”

Cherokee County

Daniel Hudson

Junior English and communication studies major

 

“Young Harris College strives to educate, inspire and empower its students; these three goals are what makes Young Harris a strong and influential campus where all who attend are sure to find a great education and plenty of empowerment and inspiration. I have faith that Young Harris has given me the stepping stones to a bright and concrete future. Thank you to all professors, faculty and staff that make this campus buzz with prosperity.”

Gilmer County

Jacob Bennett
Freshman art major
 

“Without the support of the Local Scholarship Campaign, I would not be able to attend the college of my dreams. It’s such a blessing to receive local financial support that goes toward helping me succeed in all of my endeavors.”

Rabun County

  

Jade Smith
Sophomore mathematics major, plus teaching certification
 

“The Local Scholarship Campaign is making it possible for me to attend college at a place that I truly enjoy and love. I am so blessed as well as thankful to have people believe in me and help me financially and emotionally to obtain my goal in life.”