Swain County Schools
This scholarship honors a native of Jackson County, Boyce T. Deitz, who graduated from Sylva-Webster High School and attended Western Carolina University. He gained immediate local respect upon graduation by returning to Sylva-Webster to coach. Then, from 1977 to 1997, Coach Deitz served as head football coach and athletic director at Swain County High School, winning five state championships, ultimately establishing him as a coaching legend in the state.
Applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now closed.
The application period for the 2026-2027 school year will open on January 1st, 2026.