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 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
Varies David T. Cloer Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato – David T. Cloer Endowed Scholarship was established in 1999 by...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Debbie Antshel Memorial Scholarship
The Debbie Antshel Memorial Scholarship was established in 2008 to honor...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Dental Hygiene Anniversary Endowed Scholarship
The Dental Hygiene Anniversary Endowed Scholarship was established in...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Dickson Endowed Scholarship Program in Medical & Health Care Professions
The Dickson Endowed Scholarship Program in Medical and Health Care...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Dickson Licensed Practical Nursing Scholarship
Dickson Licensed Practical Nursing Scholarship was established in...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Don Belle Memorial Scholarship
The Don Belle Memorial Scholarship was established in 2020 in honor of...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Douglas & Marie Ann North Endowed Scholarship
The Douglas & Marie Ann North Endowed Scholarship was established in...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Dowd Foundation Endowed Scholarship
The Dowd Foundation Endowed Scholarship was established in 2009. This...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Dr. and Mrs. Spurgeon Webber Endowed Scholarship
The Dr. & Mrs. Spurgeon Webber Endowed Scholarship was established in...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Dr. Clifton Henry Hammond Memorial Scholarship
The Dr. Clifton Henry Hammond Memorial Scholarship was established in...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Dr. David Hunter Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The David L. Hunter Memorial Scholarship was established in 2021 This...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Dr. Helen Hatton McCoy Endowed Scholarship
The Dr. Helen Hatton McCoy Endowed Scholarship was established in 2007...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Dr. James H. Fryar, III Endowed Scholarship
The Dr. James H. Fryar, III Endowed Scholarship was established in 1996...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Dr. Kaye Bernard McGarry Endowed Scholarship
The Kaye Bernard McGarry Endowed Scholarship was established in 2003In...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Dr. Marion Charles Lane Endowed Scholarship
The Dr. Charles Lane Endowed Scholarship was established in 2019. This...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Dr. Mel Gay Endowed Scholarship
The Dr. Mel Gay Endowed Scholarship was established in 2011 in memory of...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Dr. Tony Zeiss Endowed Scholarship
The Dr. Tony Zeiss Endowed Scholarship was established to honor Dr. P....
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Early Childhood Education Pathway Scholarship
The Early Childhood Education Pathway Scholarship was established in...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Edgar Terrell Jr. Endowed Scholarship
The Edgar Terrell Jr. Endowed Scholarship was established in 2009 in...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Edith Strickland Delaine Scholarship
The Edith Strickland Delaine Scholarship was established in 2013. This...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Elizabeth Ross Scholarship
The Elizabeth Ross Scholarship was established in 2018 in honor of...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Engineering Scholarship
The Engineering Scholarship. This scholarship is available to the...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Eric McConnell Moore Memorial Scholarship
The Eric McConnell Moore Memorial Scholarship was established in 2017 in...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Esther Fishel Endowed Scholarship
The Esther Fishel Endowed Scholarship was established in 2010 by the...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Eugene (Gene) Howerdd Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato – Eugene (Gene) Howerdd Endowed Scholarship was established in...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Ezequiel Vega Honorary Scholarship
The Ezequiel Vega Honorary Scholarship was established in 2017 to honor...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies F. Kenneth (Ken) Iverson Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato-F. Kenneth (Ken) Iverson Endowed Scholarship is available to...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies First Gaston Foundation Scholarship
The First Gaston Foundation Scholarship was established in 2015 by the...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies First Trust Bank Endowed Scholarship
The First Trust Bank Endowed Scholarship was established in 2005. This...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies First Union National Bank Endowed Scholarship
The First Union National Bank Endowed Scholarship was established in...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Frankie Graves / Mike Realon Southwest Charlotte Business Association Scholarship
The Frankie Graves / Mike Realon Southwest Charlotte Business...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies plus travel stipend Fred Sprock Sr. Endowed Scholarship
The Fred Sprock Sr. Endowed Scholarship was established in 2008 in...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Garinger Education Foundation Scholarship
It is the Donor’s intent that the Fund will provide non-monetary...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Gary & Cindy LaBrosse Endowed Scholarship
The Gary & Cindy LaBrosse Endowed Scholarship was established in 2010 in...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Georgia Jacquez Lewis Family Endowed Scholarship
The Georgia Jacquez Lewis Family Endowed Scholarship was established in...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Geraldine Horne Rhodes Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato-Geraldine Horne Rhodes Endowed Scholarship was established in...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Goodrich Corporation Endowed Scholarship
The Goodrich Corporation Endowed Scholarship was established in...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Grant Alan Miller Memorial Scholarship
The Grant Alan Miller Memorial Scholarship was established in 2018 This...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Greenville Community HOA Endowed Scholarship
The Greenville Community Homeowners Association Endowed Scholarship was...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Gregory L. Recard Memorial Scholarship
The Gregory L. Recard Memorial Scholarship was established in 2021. This...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Grover Maxwell Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato – Grover Maxwell Endowed Scholarship was established in 1998 by...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Gurdian Endowed Scholarship
The Gurdian Endowed Scholarship was established in 2003 in honor of...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Hannum Family Endowed Scholarship
The Hannum Family Endowed Scholarship was established in 2014 by Chris...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Health Sciences Scholarship
The Health Sciences Scholarships was established in 2024. This...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Helen N. Lee Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato – Helen N. Lee Endowed Scholarship was established in 1999 by...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Hilary B. Waddell Endowed Scholarship
The Hilary B. Waddell Endowed Scholarship was established in 2006 in...
Deadline02/14/2027
Varies Hubert H. Thomason Memorial Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato-Hubert H. Thomason Endowed Scholarship was established in 1998...
Deadline02/14/2027