Scholarship
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Scholarship
Hi, we are City Wide Exterminating located in Locust, North Carolina. This year, we are thrilled to announce the fifth annual Steven R. Smith Memorial Scholarship to honor an outstanding public servant of our community, both in and out of uniform. In 2020, Steven passed away unexpectedly from a severe heart attack, leaving a very large hole in both our City Wide family and the community of Locust. Steven served as chief of police in Locust and dedicated his career to protecting the public with an enormous sense of character and concern for others above himself. Because Steven made such an impact, along with his family, City Wide would like to honor him by awarding this scholarship to a student who displays a commitment to unwavering character, hard work, and community involvement. The Steven R. Smith Memorial Scholarship is for the 2026 fall semester and will be paid directly to the winning candidate’s chosen school for tuition.
The Steven R. Smith Memorial Scholarship
This one-time, $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to one student who reflects those same values through service, leadership, perseverance, and positive involvement in their school or community. All eligible Stanly, Cabarrus, Iredell, Mecklenburg, Rowan, and Union county high school seniors are encouraged to apply online or through the mail.
Students who meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply:
Be a graduating high school senior in Stanly, Cabarrus, Iredell, Mecklenburg, Rowan, or Union County, North Carolina
Be accepted to an accredited college, university, trade school, or vocational program for the Fall 2026 semester
Be enrolled full-time following graduation
Maintain good standing with their school and community
Qualification Requirements:
What We’re Looking For:
Applicants should demonstrate:
Strong character and integrity
Meaningful involvement in their school or community
Leadership through service to others
Perseverance in overcoming challenges
A desire to positively impact the lives of others
Academic achievement may be considered, but the primary focus of this scholarship is character, service, and community impact.
Essay (600 words or fewer) describing: How they have demonstrated character and service, their involvement in their school or community, a challenge they have overcome, and their future goals and how they hope to make a positive impact.
One letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach, employer, mentor, or community leader
Note: In keeping with the values this scholarship represents, reviewers may consider the applicant’s initiative, communication, and personal ownership throughout the application process.
Applications can be submitted online or mailed to our office at:
Application with required documents must be received by City Wide Exterminating by 11:59pm on April 30, 2026. Scholarship will be awarded in May 2026. Please direct all questions toscholarship@citywideexterm.com.
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