Our Opportunities

To be considered for a Foundation Scholarship for the 2026–27 academic year, you must complete the General Scholarship Application.
If you already applied, you may return at any time to update your information.

After submitting your General Application, review your Recommended Opportunities for additional scholarships that may require extra steps. Applications must be complete and submitted to be considered.

Important Dates

  • March 16, 2026: Scholarship portal opens for 2026–27 awards
  • August 31, 2026: Deadline for Fall ’26, Spring ’27 & Summer ’27 scholarships
  • February 15, 2027: Deadline for new Spring ’27 students or anyone who did not apply by August 31

Eligibility Notes

College employees are not eligible for Foundation scholarships unless they were already enrolled as students before being hired into part‑time roles (e.g., work‑study or NextGen). Students who later obtain part-time employment may keep both their scholarship and employment as long as they remain in good standing. The college may deny a scholarship if it conflicts with the Employee Code of Conduct.

Opportunities Table
Award Name Actions
Varies WINGS
Women Initiating and Nurturing Growth through Scholarships (WINGS) is a...
Deadline04/01/2026
Varies Ruth G. Shaw Scholarship
The Ruth G. Shaw Leadership Program was established in 2022 by Dr. Ruth...
Deadline04/15/2026
Up to $10,000 over 2 years Opportunity Scholars Program
The Opportunity Scholars Program is a two-year, cohort experience that...
Deadline08/31/2026
Up to $10,000 over 2 years Charlotte Douglas International Airport Opportunity Scholarship
The Opportunity Scholars Program is a two-year, cohort experience that...
Deadline09/01/2026
Up to $10,000 over 2 years Howard & Julie Levine Opportunity Scholarship
The Opportunity Scholars Program is a two-year, cohort experience that...
Deadline09/01/2026
Up to $10,000 over 2 years Hugh L. McColl Opportunity Scholarship
The Opportunity Scholars Program is a two-year, cohort experience that...
Deadline09/01/2026
Up to $10,000 over 2 years NUCOR Opportunity Scholarship
The Opportunity Scholars Program is a two-year, cohort experience that...
Deadline09/01/2026
Varies Aasha Scholarship
The Aasha Scholarship was established in 2022. This scholarship is...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Alli & Aiden Endowed Scholarship
The Alli & Aiden Endowed Scholarship was established in 2022. This...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies American Schlafhorst Foundation Endowed Scholarship
The American Schlafhorst Foundation Endowed Scholarship was established...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies American Society of Highway Engineers Scholarship
The American Society of Highway Engineers Scholarship was established in...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Bank of America Endowed Scholarship
The Bank of America Endowed Scholarship was established in 2006 by Bank...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Barclays American Corporation Endowed Scholarship
The Barclays American Corporation Endowed Scholarship is available to...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Beth Zeiss Endowed Scholarship
The Beth Zeiss Endowed Scholarship was established in 2014 in honor of...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Bettie Dibrell Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Bettie Dibrell Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in 2008...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Bettie W. McEwen Endowed Scholarship
The Bettie W. McEwen Endowed Scholarship was established in 2021. This...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Beverly McKeithen Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Beverly McKeithen Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies BFB Foundation STEM Scholarship
Full-time STEM student with a 2.5 GPA The BFB Foundation Scholarship was...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Bible Church 7 at the Lake Scholarship
The Bible Church 7 at the Lake Scholarship was established in 2022. This...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Bill & Jane Disher Endowed Scholarship
The Bill and Jane Disher Endowed Scholarship was established in 2004 in...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Bill Kemper Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Bill Kemper Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in 1988 by...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Board of Trustees Endowed Scholarship
The Board of Trustees Endowed Scholarship was established in 2008 in...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Bob L. Moss Endowed Scholarship
The Bob L. Moss Endowed Scholarship was established in 2012 in honor of...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Bragg Financial Advisors Scholarship Endowment
The Bragg Financial Advisors Endowed Scholarship was established in 2005...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Brevard Myers Merit Endowed Scholarship
The Brevard Myers Merit Endowed Scholarship was established in 1971 to...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Bryan Bailey Pigg Memorial Scholarship
The Brian Bailey Pigg Memorial Scholarship was established in 2000. This...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Carl & Katharine Cornell Endowed Scholarship
The Carl and Katharine Cornell Memorial Endowed Scholarship was...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Carolina Green Industry Network Scholarship
The Carolina Green Industry Network (CGIN) Scholarship was established...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Cato Adult Career Enhancement Scholarship
The Cato Adult Career Enhancement (ACE) Scholarship was established in...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Cato Corporation Future Nurses Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2006 by the Cato Corporation. The...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Cato Corporation Future Teachers Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2006 by the Cato Corporation. The...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies CEENTA Angie Madigan Ophthalmic Medical Assisting Scholarship
The Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Associates (CEENTA) Angie Madigan...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Central High School Legacy Endowed Scholarship
The Central High School Legacy Endowed Scholarship was established in...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Central High School Legacy-Betty G. & Erskine L. Harkey Endowed Scholarship
The Central High School Legacy-Betty G. and Erskine L. Harkey Endowed...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Central Piedmont Horticulture Scholarship
The Central Piedmont Horticulture Scholarship was established in 2002....
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Chad Joseph Horton Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Chad Joseph Horton Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Charles Fonville Endowed Scholarship
The Charles Fonville Endowed Scholarship was established in 2008 by Mr....
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Charles Vance "Van" Abernethy - Chef Van Scholarship
The Charles Vance “Van” Abernethy – Chef Van Scholarship was established...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Charles W. Wray III Scholarship
The Charles W. Wray Scholarship was established in 2018 by Jacquelyn...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Charlotte Area Hotel Association Scholarship
Scholarship is for students in the Hospitality Program. GPA must be...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Charlotte Chamber Airport Chapter Endowed Scholarship
The Charlotte Chamber Airport Chapter Endowed Scholarship was...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Charlotte Garden Club Scholarship
The Charlotte Garden Club Scholarship was established in 2022. This...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Charlotte Iris Society Endowed Scholarship
The Charlotte Iris Society Endowed Scholarship was established in 1999...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry Scholarship
The Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry Scholarship was established in...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Endowed Scholarship
The Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Endowed Scholarship was established by the...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Christopher A. Matthews Scholarship
The Christopher A. Matthews Scholarship was established in 2017 by...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Cindy Collins Memorial Nursing Scholarship
The Cindy Collins Memorial Nursing Scholarship was established in...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Colonel Sam Williams Endowed Scholarship
The Colonel Sam Williams Endowed Scholarship was established in 2009 in...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Crowder Construction Company Endowed Scholarship
The Crowder Construction Company Endowed Scholarship was established in...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Cy Bahakel Family Endowed Scholarship
The Cy Bahakel Family Endowed Scholarship is available to students who...
Deadline02/14/2027