The Greater Cabarrus Foundation is honored to administer the Ken Yelton Eagle Scout Scholarship Fund, generously established and seeded by Uwharrie Bank. This scholarship honors the life and legacy of Kenneth “Ken” Yelton and supports Eagle Scouts as they pursue undergraduate education.
Ken Yelton dedicated more than 42 years to banking and community leadership, serving as Market President of Uwharrie Bank until his retirement in December 2024. An Eagle Scout himself, Ken embodied the values of leadership, service, integrity, and compassion throughout his personal and professional life.
This scholarship reflects Ken’s lifelong commitment to service and invests in the next generation of Eagle Scouts who demonstrate those same principles.
Scholarship Overview
- Award Amount: $1,000 per scholarship
- Renewability: Non-renewable; prior recipients may reapply in subsequent undergraduate years if eligibility requirements are met
- Number of Awards: No fixed limit; awards are based on available fund resources
Purpose of the Fund
The Ken Yelton Eagle Scout Scholarship Fund was established to:
- Honor Ken Yelton’s legacy of service to Uwharrie Bank, Cabarrus County, Eagle Scouts, and the Central North Carolina Council (CNCC) of Scouting America
- Recognize Eagle Scouts who demonstrate leadership, motivation, hard work, and a commitment to community
- Provide financial support to Eagle Scouts pursuing undergraduate education at accredited colleges and universities
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Scouting: Earned the Eagle Scout rank from a county within the Central North Carolina Council (CNCC)
- Student Status: High school senior or currently enrolled undergraduate student at a two- or four-year institution
- Institution: Attending a regionally accredited college or university in the United States
- Academic Program: Enrolled in an undergraduate program (graduate studies are not eligible)
Application Requirements
A complete application must include:
- Completed scholarship application form
- High school and/or college transcripts (if applicable)
- Written description of the applicant’s Eagle Scout project
- Incomplete applications will not be considered
Selection Criteria
Applications will be evaluated by the Scholarship Committee based on:
- Strength, creativity, impact, and initiative demonstrated through the Eagle Scout project
- Academic achievement (minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5)
- Enrollment status (minimum half-time enrollment of 6–8 credit hours per semester)
- Financial need (may be considered)
- Additional criteria as deemed appropriate by the Committee
How to Apply
Applications for the Ken Yelton Eagle Scout Scholarship should be submitted to the Central North Carolina Council of Scouting America.
» Download the scholarship application
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About Ken Yelton
Ken Yelton was widely respected for his integrity, humility, and unwavering dedication to others. He was deeply involved in civic, faith-based, and nonprofit organizations and took great pride in his Eagle Scout achievements, as well as seeing his son follow in his footsteps.
This scholarship serves as a lasting tribute to Ken’s heart for service and belief in empowering young leaders to make a meaningful difference in their communities.
» Read the full press release to learn more about the Ken Yelton Eagle Scout Scholarship Fund.
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