To be eligible for the STACY M. BROWNMEMORIAL I.T. SCHOLARSHIP, the applicant must: Successfully graduate from a public high school in the Guilford, Randolph, Davidson, Alamance, Rockingham or Forsyth County School System in the Fall of 2025 or Spring of 2026. Be a resident of North Carolina. Have a cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.0 or better on a 4.0-point scale.  Be a deserving high school senior who has been accepted for full-time study at an accredited four-year college or university in North Carolina majoring in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, or related Information Technology field (Scholarship Committee determines major eligibility). Be continuously enrolled in the above fields of study through graduation. Note:  One (1) $25,000 scholarship will be awarded divided equally into eight (8) consecutive Fall and Spring Semesters. Presentation of scholarships will be at Senior Awards Day whenever possible or at a date to be determined.  Actual release of funds will require proof of enrollment and is contingent upon Full Time student status and minimum GPA. Candidates must adhere to the following criteria to be considered for the scholarship: 1. Complete and submit the scholarship application form. 2. Submit a one-page personal letter explaining why you wish to pursue your selected field of study and why you should be considered for this scholarship. 3. Provide a copy of your college acceptance letter. 4. Provide two letters of recommendation. At least one letter should be from your Counselor, Teacher or Principal. 5. Provide a copy of your SAT or ACT scores. 6. Provide an official school transcript (electronic or hard copy). 7.  Send the application form and other required documents to the following address May 23, 2026:  Scholarship Committee Email to Scholarship Committee bkkques1994@gmail.com or Scholarship Committee P.O. BOX 583 High Point, NC 27261 (Note:  Must be postmarked by May 23, 2026). Please ensure that your application contains all above information.  Candidates who do not meet all criteria or who do not provide all requested application documents will be disqualified. Neatness will be a criterion during the evaluation of your application.