Clarence "Big House" Gaines Reynolda Rotary Scholarship

Scholarship List Amount Amount:
$20,000
Calendar Deadline:
April 04, 2026
Stack Star Awards Available:
Varies
Eligibility Criteria:
State Selection
Current Year in School
College Selection State
County Selection
Age
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Scholarship Description

The Reynolda Rotary College Assistance honors the life and legacy of Coach Clarence “Big House” Gaines, Sr. Coach Gaines was a motivator, encourager, and positive life-changing influence in hundreds of young people’s lives in Winston-Salem. The award is given to an alumnus of Cook Elementary School, which Reynolda Rotary has supported in many ways over the years. This is offered annually for a high school graduate who attended Cook Elementary School in Winston-Salem for at least three years and is planning to attend or is already enrolled at Forsyth Tech or Winston-Salem State University.

For students who plan to pursue courses and programs at Forsyth Tech, a scholarship will be awarded for up to two years based on satisfactory academic progress. It is understood that post-graduation intentions may include entering the workforce or transferring into a degree program at WSSU. If planning to apply for admission to WSSU after attending Forsyth Tech, the student must re-apply for the scholarship. For students who plan to pursue courses and programs at Winston-Salem State University, a scholarship will be awarded for up to four years based on satisfactory academic progress. The number of awards each year will vary.

Contact

Scholarship Committee

Shallow Ford Foundation
PO Box 567
Clemmons, NC 27012
336-403-0433