In memory of the first Wake County Home Economics agent, Maude P. McInnes, the Wake County Extension and Community Association will award a (minimum $500) scholarship to an exceptional high school senior.

• The applicant must be a resident of Wake County.
• The applicant must be continuing his or her education at a North Carolina college, university, community or technical school. The recipient must be a full-time student with a minimum of 12 units per semester. The applicant is required to provide the Wake County Extension and Community Association with a letter of acceptance from the school.
• The applicant should have a grade point average of 2.5 or better.
• Special consideration will be given to applicants seeking careers in family consumer science or related fields.
• Special consideration will be given to an applicant who is currently enrolled or has been enrolled in a Family Consumer Science program, Future Homemakers of America, Family Consumer Science Related Occupation Association, 4-H member, or a relative of an Extension and Community Association member.
• The applicant must attach a letter of acceptance, an official transcript in a sealed envelope signed by the school registrar, and three letters of reference.

If you have any questions, please contact Gina Garcia-somuk at ggarcia-somuk@wakegov.com or call 919-250-1101.

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2024 McInnes Scholarship

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