SCHOLARSHIPS
Merit is the Cornerstone
of the scholarships
Since its establishment by Charles I. Dover and the Board of Directors in 1968, the Dover Foundation Scholarship Program has offered recipients the opportunity to pursue higher education. The total annual scholarship fund has experienced substantial growth, increasing from $2,000 in 1968 to $165,000 in 2024. The Dover Foundation takes pride in recognizing and supporting numerous deserving scholars with these awards.
Dover Foundation Scholarships are based on recipients’ academic performance, leadership qualities, and contributions to their school and community. This ensures that recipients not only excel academically but also demonstrate a commitment to positive change.
A total of twelve Dover Foundation Scholarships are awarded each year to students that attend high school within the Cleveland County Schools system. Of the twelve scholarships awarded each year, four are for seniors that have been accepted at Gardner-Webb University, and eight are for seniors that have been accepted at any other accredited college or university.
12 SCHOLARSHIPS | 4 TO GARDNER-WEBB UNIVERSITY • 8 TO ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS
AWARDED TO SENIORS AT THE HIGH SCHOOLS WITHIN THE CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOLS SYSTEM
APPLICATION PROCESS
Get An Application
Applications are available through the senior counselors at Burns, Crest, Kings Mountain and Shelby High Schools, Cleveland Early College High School, Cleveland Innovation, and Turning Point Academy.
Deadline
The submission deadline is set by the senior counselors at each high school.
Required Information
The completed application includes the applicant’s official high school transcript, a 500-word essay, and two letters of character reference – one letter from school personnel and one from a community contact.
Selection Committee
The Dover Foundation Scholarship Selection Committee operates independently from the Dover Foundation Board of Directors.
The Dover Foundation Scholarships signify a significant investment in the future of talented, driven students who have showcased outstanding merit.
Congratulations 2024 Scholars!
Awards Total: $165,000
Burns High School
Emma Fortenberry
Harrison Newton
Rylee Beaver
Crest High School
Abby Grier
Andi Ruth Roberts
Katelyn Ivey
Lucy Ann Merritt
Reed Burton
Kings Mountain High School
Matthew Rikard
Melia Myers
Shelby High School
Emma Denton
Kaylann Pond
THROUGH THE YEARS
Past Scholarship Recipients & Awards Luncheons
