The Greensboro Mayor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities (GMCPD) is now accepting applications for the Stephen L. Knier Memorial Scholarship for Outstanding Students with Disabilities. The deadline to apply is Friday, May 8. You may nominate either yourself or a deserving student at www.greensboro-nc.gov/GMCPDscholarship.
GMCPD will award up to $3,000 in scholarship opportunities. Applicants must be:
- A high school senior
- Currently enrolled at a school located within Guilford County
- Enrolled/or plan to enroll in postsecondary education or vocational training for fall 2026.
Student recipients will be recognized during a special ceremony at the Greensboro City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 2.
GMCPD is a nonprofit coalition of businesses, human service agencies, and individuals of allabilities with the mission to create a barrier-free community. The scholarship is named in memory of Stephen L. Knier, former executive director of LIFESPAN Services Inc., a long-time member of GMCPD, and community advocate for persons with disabilities.
For more information, visit www.greensboro-nc.gov/mayorscommittee or contact the committee at gmcpdinfo@gmail.com.
