Vietnam Fallen Heros Academic Achievement Awards Recipients
Our Mission
The mission of the Garinger Education Foundation is to provide scholarship opportunities to graduating students and to enhance the educational program at Garinger High School by developing and supporting initiatives that improve the educational environment for students, teachers, administrators and parents.
Latest News
- Through the generosity of a long time donor, The Garinger Education Foundation is proud announce new scholarship opportunities to those Garinger graduates planning on attending UNC Charlotte.The Drew Hager Scholarship offers $4,000 per year, renewable for up to four years and is available beginning this fall. In addition, dedicated funding has been set aside for transfer students from Central Piedmont Community College who have completed their Associate’s Degree. These scholarships will be administered by UNC Charlotte in partnership with the Garinger Education Foundation.These opportunities build on and expand our existing Central Piedmont grant, which continues to support all Garinger graduates.
Whether pursuing a certificate, associate’s degree, or bachelor’s degree, Garinger graduates now have more opportunity than ever to take the next step toward their future by continuing their journey in higher education. See our Scholarship Program page for details.
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Walk of Honor Pavers
Maybe you would like to honor an alum or a special teacher who has gone above and beyond the call of duty? A paver on the Walk of Honor to the Vietnam Memorial at Garinger High School will be a lasting remembrance. All proceeds go to benefit the students and staff of Garinger High School. Visit our Contribute page! You can download the Paver Form and contribute online or by check. Deadline for submission of paver purchases for the November 2026 installation is Monday, September 28, 2026.