Scholarships

The Doug Odell Scholarship Fund Supporting Local Scholars

Photo Courtesy of Elizabeth Alonso

The Doug Odell Scholarship Fund awards graduating seniors from Blue Ridge Early College and Summit Charter School with money towards their advanced learning at a 4-year or 2-year program of their choice.


The Scholarship is named after Doug Odell, one of the founding members of Friends of Lake Glenville, who served the organization for many years in various capacities. He was instrumental in shaping FLG’s core mission: to preserve, protect, educate and advocate for the continued beauty, integrity, safety, and survival of Lake Glenville.

Each year, successful applicants will be awarded funds towards a 4-year college or university or a 2-year trade or technical program of their choosing. Previous winners may also be eligible for additional funds pending qualification. Additionally, we are hoping to create a reserve for the continued success and perpetuity of the fund.


Since launching The Doug Odell Scholarship Fund in 2020, we have awarded 5 graduating seniors from Blue Ridge School and Early College and Summit Charter School with money towards their continuing education at a college of their choice.

How Can

You Help?

Friends of Lake Glenville is an incorporated 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. With your tax-deductible donation, you will get the chance to be a part of sending several deserving local students from the Cashiers/Glenville community to college. With your gift, your support for our community and its future shines through.

For More Information:

If you have questions or would like information about different ways to donate, please send us a message.

Contribute Online

Make a one-time or recurring gift in the amount of your choice. All donations are will go directly to the Doug Odell Scholarship Fund and are fully tax deductible.

Make a Pledge & Send a Check

Pledge your support! Simply complete the form and select "Pay Later" on the payment screen to let us know you'll be sending a check. Then send your check made payable to Friends of Lake Glenville to:

FLG Scholarships

PO Box 493

Glenville, NC 28736


In the note section on the check, please write: Scholarship Program

Apply for a Scholarship

If you're a graduating senior from Blue Ridge High School & Early College or Summit Charter School, you are eligible to apply for a scholarship.

Submission Deadline: Friday, March 6, 2026; 5pm ET
Student Interviews: Weeks of March 16th and March 23rd, 2026
Announcement of Winner(s): April 2026

QUESTIONS?

Please email scholarships@friendsoflakeglenville.com
with Scholarships in the Subject Line.