Marie Wood Memorial Scholarship

Administering Organization: Triangle Community Foundation 

Purpose 

Larry Wood, along with his wife Lea Wood, are sponsors of the Marie Wood Memorial Scholarship. Larry was the first of his family to complete a college degree that he used to navigate several successful business endeavors. This scholarship is in the memory of his mother and honors the values she instilled in him that have been a foundation of his successes.  

The scholarship targets those who embark on an educational pathway that can be accomplished with a two-year community college or technical degree, and who reflect the values of hard work, generosity and “showing up”, values that the Woods believe are the foundation of a sustainable path to employment or business endeavors that bring to life the recipient’s skills and goals. Preference will be given to first generation college students and individuals who are looking for specific technical training.  

Amount & Use of Funds 

$2,500 

The scholarship may be used towards any need listed under the school’s total cost of attendance. The student is responsible for all other charges. This scholarship is a one year award. 

Criteria 

In order to be eligible, students must meet the following criteria: 

• Minimum GPA: 2.5 
• Residency Requirements: Residents of Wake County, Durham County, Orange County, or Chatham County 
• Institutional Restrictions: Applicants must attend or plan to attend Durham Technical Community College, Wake Technical Community College, or Central Carolina Community College 
• Plan of Study Restrictions: Applicants must plan be enrolled in or plan to enroll in a two-year degree or technical degree program 
• Preference for first generation college students. Preference for those enrolled in business, entrepreneurship, or specific trade/technical programs. 

How To Apply 

This scholarship is part of our universal online application. When you log on to the online system, you will be prompted to enter some basic information through an eligibility quiz, and the system will present you with all the scholarships you are eligible for and their application questions. You must submit both the universal application AND the individual scholarship questions to be considered. Please reach out to us if you have questions PRIOR to the deadline! 

Questions? 
Contact our Scholarships Staff! 
Email: scholarships@trianglecf.org 
Phone: 919.474.8370