Murdoch Center Foundation, Inc.
2026-2027 Scholarship Program

The Murdoch Center Foundation, Inc. is offering two academic scholarships valued at $1,500 each for the 2026-2027 academic year. These scholarships are intended for qualified applicants and are specifically designed to support the educational goals of Murdoch Center Employees.

One of the two scholarships, known as The Almekinders Family Scholarship, is dedicated to applicants pursuing a Nursing degree.

To be eligible, for either scholarship, applicants must be Murdoch Center Employees and demonstrate a commitment to serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This commitment should be evident through the applicant’s chosen field of service or position within the NC DHHS Developmental Centers.

Eligible candidates must be either undergraduate students or individuals working toward a graduate degree, with the intent of supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Student must meet the following eligibility criteria to apply for his/her respective scholarship:

Have an acceptance letter from the college/university or be a full-time college student or graduate student.
Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher, or a graduate cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Demonstrate evidence of volunteer or paid experience in human services.

The student must submit the following to apply for the scholarship:

Murdoch Center Foundation Scholarship Application Form
School acceptance letter (if applicable)
At least one letter of reference from employer, community leader, professor or high school professional.
OFFICIAL College Transcript or high school transcript.

For questions, please contact the Scholarship Chairperson at info@murdochcenterfoundation.org

*Please note all scholarship funds will be made payable to the institution of higher learning that you have been accepted to and enrolled in.

2026-2027 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Application Deadline for Scholarship is Midnight May 31, 2026

Name(Required)

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Expected College Graduation Date(Required)

I have previously received a scholarship from Murdoch Center Foundation

Select if Applicable

In order for the scholarship committee to get to know you better, please respond to the following questions.

1. In what activities are you involved in school, community, or church?(Required)

2. What current and prior experience have you had with persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities?(Required)

3. What are your plans after completing your college/university degree?(Required)

4. Tell us how you intend to serve persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities after graduation.(Required)

The student must submit the following to apply for the scholarship (please select all that apply)(Required)

School acceptance letter (if applicable)

At least one letter of reference from an employer, community leader, professor or high school professional

OFFICIAL College Transcript or high school transcript

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Thank you for your interest; the Murdoch Center Foundation scholarship application is now closed and will reopen next year.

Murdoch Center Foundation, Inc. 2026-2027 Scholarship Program

2026-2027 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Murdoch Center Foundation, Inc.
2026-2027 Scholarship Program