Garner Optimist Abe Wade Scholarships
Every year the Garner Optimist Club awards scholarships to 9 deserving high school students on their way to pursue their post secondary degrees.
The members of the Garner Optimist Club are pleased to bestow scholarships to worthy
candidates who have accomplished the necessary life and scholastic skills to further pursue
their undergraduate studies.
Scholarships are presented in honor of Abe Wade, a 1966 Charter member whose dedication
and commitment to the Garner community provided the framework by which this honor is
granted.
Applicants MUST provide the following:
Completed Application
Grade transcripts with a minimum grade point average of 3.00 (un-weighted)
Copies of your (SAT) & (CAT) score report
Participation in the community and school activities and completion of the personal statement
Acceptance Letter to a 2 or 4 year institution of higher learning
Recommendation form (2 must be included)
Complete application and return it, along with the recommendations, to the Senior Guidance
Counselor by April 15, 2024 or mail them directly to:
Garner Optimist Club
Attn: Abe Wade Academic Scholarship
4809 Kure Court
Raleigh, N. C. 27603
Applications mailed must be postmarked by April 15, 2024 to be considered
2019 Garner Optimist Club Scholars
2018 Garner Optimist Club Scholars
In June we awarded nine $1000 scholarships.
Congratulations to Casey , Taylor , Cameron, Kiara, Abby, Conner, and Kathryn .
Not pictured: Fahima and Holly.
2017 Garner Optimist Club Scholars
Congratulations to Nicholas, Bradley, Mary, Rebecca, Karly, Bailey, Johnson, Macey, and Christine.
Congratulations to all.
2016 Garner Optimist Club Scholars
Congratulations to Cassidy Jo, Kaitlyn, Allison, Kelsey, Allyssa, Anna, Jeff, and Ryan.
Not pictured: Logan, Geneva.