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
If you have questions, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page
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.
| Award | Name | Actions |
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Iris J. Potts & Margaret L. Drumm Endowed Scholarship
The Iris J. Potts and Margaret L. Drumm Endowed Scholarship was...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Jack & Barbara Claiborne Endowed Scholarship
The Central High School Legacy-Jack and Barbara Claiborne Endowed...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Jack Crist Endowed Scholarship
The Jack Crist Endowed Scholarship was established in 2005 in memory of...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
James V. (Jimmy) Johnson Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato-James V. (Jimmy) Johnson Endowed Scholarship was established in...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
James W. (Jim) Emry Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato – James W. (Jim) Emry Endowed Scholarship was established in...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
James W. Hughes Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The James W. Hughes Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in 1991...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Jane & Stephen Cooper Endowed Scholarship
The Jane & Steven Cooper Endowed Scholarship was established in 2013 in...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Jay O. Emry Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato – Jay O. Emry Endowed Scholarship Endowed Scholarship was...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
JoAnn & James Lawrence Sr Memorial Scholarship
The JoAnn & James Lawrence Memorial Scholarship.
This scholarship is...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
John & Claudia Belk Endowed Scholarship
The John and Claudia Belk Endowed Scholarship was established in 2008 in...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
John Emory (Jack) Efird II Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato – John Emory (Jack) Efird, II Endowed Scholarship was...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
John W. DeStefano Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato – John W. DeStefano Endowed Scholarship was established in 2001...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Ken Szymanski Scholarship
The Ken Szymanski Scholarship (formerly the Greater Charlotte Apartment...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Kenneth R. Miller Veterans Scholarship
The Kenneth R. Miller Veterans Scholarship is available to U.S. military...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Larrimore (Larry) Wright Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato-Larrimore (Larry) Wright Endowed Scholarship Endowed...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Up to $10,000 over 2 years |
Leon & Sandra Levine Opportunity Scholarship
The Opportunity Scholars Program is a two-year, cohort experience that...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Levine Scholarship
This Levine Scholarship was established to remove financial need as a...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Levine Scholarship - Family Dollar/Dollar Tree Store Associates
This Levine Scholarship was established to remove financial need as a...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Lou & Edwin Jones Endowed Scholarship
The Lou and Edwin Jones Endowed Scholarship was established in 2006 in...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Mack E. Fisher Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato-Mack E. Fisher Endowed Scholarship was established in 1995 by...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Marvin B. Rorie Marketing Endowed Scholarship
The Marvin B. Rorie Marketing Scholarship was established in 1983.
This...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Mary Goddard Pickens Endowed Scholarship
The Mary Goddard Pickens Endowed Scholarship was established in 1992 in...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Master Gardener Volunteer Advisory Group Endowed Scholarship
The Master Gardener Volunteer Advisory Group Endowed Scholarship was...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Mayor Anthony Foxx Scholarship
The Mayor Anthony Foxx Scholarship was established in 2009 in honor of...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
McRee Family Endowed Scholarship
The McRee Family Endowed Scholarship was established in 2007.
This...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Merancas Tech Careers Scholarship
The Merancas Technical Scholarship was established by The Merancas...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Mia Goodwin Memorial Scholarship
The Mia Goodwin Memorial Scholarship will provide one Basic Law...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Mitchell Davis Endowed Scholarship
The Mitchell Davis Scholarship was established in honor and recognition...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Mitchell Hagler Endowed Scholarship
The Mitchell Hagler Endowed Scholarship was established in honor of...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Mr. & Mrs. Emil J. Kratt Endowed Scholarship
The Mr. & Mrs. Emil J. Kratt Endowed Scholarship was established in 1969...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Up to $10,000 over 2 years |
NUCOR Opportunity Scholarship
The Opportunity Scholars Program is a two-year, cohort experience that...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Overcash Book Endowed Scholarship
The Overcash Book Endowment Scholarship was established in 2005 in honor...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Overcash Endowed Scholarship
The Overcash Endowed Scholarship was established in 2022.
This...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Patrice Burnside Award Endowed Scholarship
The Patrice Burnside Endowed Scholarship was established in 2000 by in...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Paul Fulton Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato-Paul Fulton Endowed Scholarship was established in 2002 by The...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Peggy B. & Robert D. Culbertson General Scholarship
The Peggy B. & Robert D. Culbertson General Scholarship was established...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Phil & Linda Sterner Scholarship
The Phil & Linda Sterner Scholarship was established in 2024 by Phill...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Philip L. Van Every Endowed Scholarship
The Philip L. Van Every Endowed Scholarship is available to Central...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Piedmont Natural Gas Endowed Scholarship
The Piedmont Natural Gas Endowed Scholarship was established in...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Pittenger-Bahakel Endowed Scholarship
The Pittenger-Bahakel Endowed Scholarship was established in 2007 by...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Powell Majors Endowed Scholarship
The Powel Majors Endowed Scholarship was established in 2006 in honor of...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
PSA Airlines Scholarship
The PSA Airlines Scholarship was established in 2026.
This scholarship...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Reggie Daniel Motorhead Scholarship
The Reggie Daniel Motorhead Scholarship Fund was established in 2018 in...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Retirees Endowed Scholarship
The Central Piedmont Retirees Endowed Scholarship was established in...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Riggins Veterans Scholarship
The Riggins Veterans Scholarship was established in 2025 by the...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Robert B. Tadlock Endowed Scholarship
The Robert B. Tadlock Endowed Scholarship was established in 2011 in...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Robert L. (Bob) Kirby Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato – Robert L. (Bob) Kirby Endowed Scholarship was established in...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Robert Powell Hodges Endowed Scholarship
The Robert Powell Hodges Scholarship was established in 2021 in memory...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Ron & Katherine Harper Endowed Scholarship
The Ron & Katherine Harper Endowed Scholarship was established in 2004...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Sally & Russell Robinson Scholarship
The Sally & Russell Robinson Scholarship was established in 2019 Sally &...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |