Harry M. Bryant and his wife, Ruby B. Bryant, made commitments in Mr. Charles King Bryant Sr.’s memory to fund a scholarship at Gaston College for students pursuing a degree most aligned with the electrical industry. Harry Bryant grew up in his father’s business and...

Howard Max Crowder established the Mickey Joel Helms Scholarship in 1965 under his will

Huber Technology Inc., headquartered in Huntersville, NC, is the North American member of the HUBER group. Their parent company, Huber SE, is based in Germany, in the State of Bavaria. Huber Technology provides state-of-the-art equipment for municipal and industrial...

Mr. Brown began his textile career in 1967 at Cannon Mills as a weaver while attending high school in Kannapolis, NC. He graduated from Wingate University in 1972, served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1973-1977 and graduated from the Textile Technology Center in...

Janet W. Spear bequeathed funds to establish the Janet W. Spear Nursing scholarship fund

John and Kate Grice, Kate’s founders, were over the youth in their church back in the 1960’s and while taking a stroll around Rankin Lake one day, Kate turned to John and said, “These children need a place where they can get together, be supervised and have fun.” ...

Kathryn R. Brandon established this scholarship in honor of her sister Virginia Brandon

The Petty Family SPARC³ Scholarship This scholarship was established by Mr. Larry K. Petty of Gastonia, president, Petty Machine Company, to provide financial assistance for recent graduates of Gaston or Lincoln County public schools, who have the desire to further...

Least of These of Carolinas, established in 2013, created the Least of These Carolinas Endowed Scholarship in order to provide assistance for a student who has experienced the hardships of the foster care system and has the desire but not the means to further their...

Linda I. Radar taught at Grier Elementary from 1958 – 1964 and at Gardner Park Elementary from 1964 – 1987. From 1988 until her death in 2003, she was the staff development director for Gaston County Schools. Mrs. Radar believed in the concept of social justice...

GSM Services provides expert commercial roof repair and replacement, heating and cooling services, and insulation services throughout North Carolina. It has been serving its customers since 1927, and is proud of the legacy and reputation that it has built. With...

Ms. Lynn Setzer, representing the family of Mr. Charles Setzer This fund has been established in memory of Mr. Charles “Sarge” Setzer. a native of Gaston County, Mr. Setzer joined the staff of Gaston College in the summer of 1964 after he retired from the United...

The Mother Bernice Wilson Nursing Scholarship was established in memory of Mother Bernice Ballard Wilson as a tribute to her commitment to her children, both biological and “adopted”, and to her dedicated and faithful church work

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Huss along with friends and family members established the Ruth and Harry Huss endowed scholarship in 1989. Charles Harry Huss was born in Lincoln County in 1927 and attended Lenoir-Rhyne University before receiving his graduate degree from...

Mr. J.A. Dalpiaz’s (Dal) involvement with Gaston College began in 1987 when he was appointed a trustee by then-Gov. James G. Martin, and his steadfast support continued for almost 30 years. Dal served on the Board of Trustees for 16 years, including two years as...

This scholarship fund was established by Mr. and Mrs. Mo Ally. Mo Ally is a dynamic Marketing/Management Executive with over 45 years of outstanding accomplishments as an entrepreneur in sales, management, and marketing. Before founding Gaston Lifestyles Magazine...

After completing his welding training at Gaston College, Austin was embarking on a promising career in the field. Known for his generosity and commitment to assisting others, he was an individual of exceptional intelligence and compassion. Austin was a passionate...

The Gary Daniel Stewart Annual Scholarship was established in memory of Mr. Stewart tragically passing away in an automobile accident on in 2015. He was a beloved son, grandson, brother and friend. From the time he was born Gary was a free spirit who was not afraid...

Mr. Harold “Hal” Hoyle established the Bonnie Hoyle Memorial Scholarship in 1996 in memory of his wife, who was an instructor in the Mechanical Engineering Technology program at Gaston College. Bonnie Laura Brown Hoyle, who was 34 at her death, was a teacher of...

This scholarship was established in 1968 in honor of Mr. Hunter Huss for years of service as an educator. Often called the patriarch of Gaston County education. Webb Hunter Huss was born March 5, 1902 in Cherryville, North Carolina. Huss started his career in...

Mr. James David Holland, a graduate of Cherryville High School, Gaston College and UNC-Chapel Hill, established this scholarship fund in honor of his wife Kathy Ann Friday Holland. After graduating from Gaston College, Mr. Holland transferred to UNC-Chapel Hill. He...

John and Dr. Malinda Lowery were both students at Gaston College in the 1970s. John attended Gaston College as a business major from 1971 to 1972. He left the college to open a photography studio and camera shop in Lincolnton and eventually obtained a CLU (Chartered...

Ken established the fund in memory of his wife, Oneda Sellers Harbin who was killed in a traffic accident in 1995

Mr. Leonard Aleman established this scholarship in memory of his wife, Mary Lee Aleman

Lifelong residents of Gaston County, Louie and Lynn Dean built a successful business in their home community of Dallas, NC. Their business has employed hundreds of their community member, thereby contributing to the well-being and economic success of their...

This Fund was initially established by Mr. Loyd W. Rose jr. in memory of Barbara Rose, his loving wife of 71 years. Barbara grew up in Dallas, N.C. and dreamed of becoming a nurse. But, after high school graduation, she was needed in the family business. However,...

This scholarship is in honor of Alan Cloninger who was born and raised in Dallas NC. Alan attended UNCC and is also a graduate of Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law. After finishing law school, he worked at Frank Patton Cook Law firm as an...

Mr. Michael F. Craig, Ms. Beverly Craig, and Mr. Hu Craig of Gaston County Dyeing established the Ray P. Craig/Gaston County DYeing Endowed Scholarship in 1987 in memory of Ray P. Craig. Ray P. Craig was a former Vice President of Gaston County Dyeing, and first...

Austin Chowdhury’s light shone brightly but was extinguished far too soon due to the battle faced by many in our community today, opioid addiction. Austin’s addiction can be traced to oral surgery when he was a teenager while living in a loving and supportive home...

The family and Friends of Mr. Hegenbart established the Alex Hegenbart Scholarship. Born in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, in August 1922, Alex immigrated to the United States with his wife, Inge, in 1948 after surviving Nazi Occupation of the Netherlands in World War...