Scholarship

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.

How to Apply:

To apply, students must submit:

• Completed application form – Download HERE
• 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:

Melissa Smith

City Wide Exterminating

907 W. Main Street

Locust, NC 28097

scholarship@citywideexterm.com

Deadline to Apply

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 to scholarship@citywideexterm.com.