About

Every spring, the Mayor’s Committee accepts nominations for the Stephen L. Knier Memorial Scholarship to support high school seniors with disabilities who plan to pursue a higher level of education. The scholarship is named in memory of Stephen L. Knier, former executive director of LIFESPAN Inc., long-time member of the Mayor's Committee, and community advocate for persons with disabilities. 

Apply

You may nominate either yourself or a deserving student for up to $3,000 in scholarship opportunities. The 2024 deadline is June 24. Apply now!

Applicants must be:

1. A high school senior planning to graduate in spring 2024.
2. Currently enrolled at a school located within Guilford County (can be a private, charter, homeschool program)
3. Enrolled/or plan to enroll in postsecondary education or vocational training for fall 2024.

Past Winners 

• 2024 Winners: Jake Wear, Lydia Cowles and Carter Ewan Spivey
• 2023 Winners: Kaitlyn Foster, Shaniya Love, Jonathan Brown, and Christopher Moye
• 2022 Winners: Joel Holt, Brionna Roberts and Micah Crump
• 2021 Winner: Adam Bounab
• 2020 Winners: Gabrielle Carter, Christy Ma, and Kelsey Rosso
• 2019 Winners: Elijah Blake, Christopher Coke, and Caroline Hull

Donate

The scholarships are funded through generous donations to the Mayor's Committee. Contribute to this scholarship by phone 336-373-2723 or email. Or send donations to Mayor's Committee for Persons with Disabilities, c/o Gary Canapinno , PO Box 3136, Greensboro, NC 27402.