The Ray Pierce Scholarship

Empowering Education.

Every donation to the Ray Pierce Scholarship directly impacts the lives of students at Bandys High School, ensuring they have the resources needed to pursue their dreams.

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A memorial scholarship

In honor of Raymond Kenneth Pierce.

This scholarship honors Raymond Kenneth Pierce (1995-2012).

Ray was a part of Bandy’s 2013 senior class when he passed away in a car accident with his best friend, Jake Ziegler. During the two-week-long search for the boys, both families were greatly supported by the Bandys community.

In honor of Ray’s memory, the Pierce family helps a graduating senior in attending college each year.

Scholarship History

We’ve supported students for over 11 years.

$5,000

in Scholarships

Scholars

Our Core Vales

The values we look for in a scholar.

Strength

We believe that strength is not just about physical ability, but also about resilience in the face of adversity. We seek to support students who demonstrate the strength of character, determination, and perseverance in pursuing their academic and personal goals.

Leadership

We recognize that leadership takes many forms, from leading a team to taking initiative on individual projects. Our scholarship program seeks to foster leadership skills in students by supporting their academic pursuits and providing opportunities for community engagement and mentorship.

Activism

We believe that students have a powerful role to play in shaping our society and advocating for positive change. Our scholarship program aims to support students who are passionate about social justice and activism, and who are committed to using their education to make a positive impact in their communities and beyond.

Scholarship Application

Are you a senior at Bandys High School?

Consider applying to Ray's Scholarship today!

Applications are currently closed.

Each year, the Pierce Family awards a scholarship to a graduating senior from Bandy's High School.

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Meet our 2024 Scholar

2024 Scholarship Recipient

Kevin Rodriguez

I want to say thank you for choosing me as this year’s Ray Pierce Scholarship recipient. As the money does great help with paying tuition for my education, it means a lot to me for being able to represent the Ray Pierce Scholarship.

I hope that in the future I when I complete my education and/or have my own business that I will be able to pay this opportunity forward to someone else just like me beginning to start their journey.

Previous Scholars

2023 Scholarship Recipient

CJ Schronce

2022 Scholarship Recipient

Amare Rearden

A beautiful thank you letter

The impact that we make together fund dreams.

Dear Pierce Family.

Thank you for the opportunity that you give me and the past and future students at Bandys High School. Thank you for bestowing your scholarship to me. This will allow me to relieve some of the financial burden off my mother. Thank you!

CJ Schronce

Our Financials

How your donations are used

Since embarking on our public fundraising journey in 2022, we've prioritized ensuring that the maximum portion of your generous contributions directly benefits the recipients. To achieve this, our family volunteers their time without charge, minimizing overhead costs and maximizing the impact of every dollar donated.

We'd love to hear from you.

Charlotte, N.C.

raypiercescholarship@gmail.com