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 |
|---|---|---|
| Varies |
Dr. Helen Hatton McCoy Endowed Scholarship
The Dr. Helen Hatton McCoy Endowed Scholarship was established in 2007...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Dr. James H. Fryar, III Endowed Scholarship
The Dr. James H. Fryar, III Endowed Scholarship was established in 1996...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Dr. Kaye Bernard McGarry Endowed Scholarship
The Kaye Bernard McGarry Endowed Scholarship was established in 2003In...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Dr. Marion Charles Lane Endowed Scholarship
The Dr. Charles Lane Endowed Scholarship was established in 2019.
This...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Dr. Mel Gay Endowed Scholarship
The Dr. Mel Gay Endowed Scholarship was established in 2011 in memory of...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Dr. Tony Zeiss Endowed Scholarship
The Dr. Tony Zeiss Endowed Scholarship was established to honor Dr. P....
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Early Childhood Education Pathway Scholarship
The Early Childhood Education Pathway Scholarship was established in...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Edgar Terrell Jr. Endowed Scholarship
The Edgar Terrell Jr. Endowed Scholarship was established in 2009 in...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Edith Strickland Delaine Scholarship
The Edith Strickland Delaine Scholarship was established in 2013.
This...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Elizabeth Ross Scholarship
The Elizabeth Ross Scholarship was established in 2018 in honor of...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Engineering Scholarship
The Engineering Scholarship.
This scholarship is available to the...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Eric McConnell Moore Memorial Scholarship
The Eric McConnell Moore Memorial Scholarship was established in 2017 in...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Esther Fishel Endowed Scholarship
The Esther Fishel Endowed Scholarship was established in 2010 by the...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Eugene (Gene) Howerdd Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato – Eugene (Gene) Howerdd Endowed Scholarship was established in...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
F. Kenneth (Ken) Iverson Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato-F. Kenneth (Ken) Iverson Endowed Scholarship is available to...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
First Gaston Foundation Scholarship
The First Gaston Foundation Scholarship was established in 2015 by the...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
First Trust Bank Endowed Scholarship
The First Trust Bank Endowed Scholarship was established in 2005. This...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
First Union National Bank Endowed Scholarship
The First Union National Bank Endowed Scholarship was established in...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Frankie Graves / Mike Realon Southwest Charlotte Business Association Scholarship
The Frankie Graves / Mike Realon Southwest Charlotte Business...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies plus travel stipend |
Fred Sprock Sr. Endowed Scholarship
The Fred Sprock Sr. Endowed Scholarship was established in 2008 in...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Garinger Education Foundation Scholarship
It is the Donor’s intent that the Fund will provide non-monetary...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Gary & Cindy LaBrosse Endowed Scholarship
The Gary & Cindy LaBrosse Endowed Scholarship was established in 2010 in...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Georgia Jacquez Lewis Family Endowed Scholarship
The Georgia Jacquez Lewis Family Endowed Scholarship was established in...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Geraldine Horne Rhodes Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato-Geraldine Horne Rhodes Endowed Scholarship was established in...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Goodrich Corporation Endowed Scholarship
The Goodrich Corporation Endowed Scholarship was established in...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Grant Alan Miller Memorial Scholarship
The Grant Alan Miller Memorial Scholarship was established in 2018
This...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Greenville Community HOA Endowed Scholarship
The Greenville Community Homeowners Association Endowed Scholarship was...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Gregory L. Recard Memorial Scholarship
The Gregory L. Recard Memorial Scholarship was established in 2021.
This...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Grover Maxwell Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato – Grover Maxwell Endowed Scholarship was established in 1998 by...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Gurdian Endowed Scholarship
The Gurdian Endowed Scholarship was established in 2003 in honor of...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Hannum Family Endowed Scholarship
The Hannum Family Endowed Scholarship was established in 2014 by Chris...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Health Sciences Scholarship
The Health Sciences Scholarships was established in 2024.
This...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Helen N. Lee Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato – Helen N. Lee Endowed Scholarship was established in 1999 by...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Hilary B. Waddell Endowed Scholarship
The Hilary B. Waddell Endowed Scholarship was established in 2006 in...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Up to $10,000 over 2 years |
Howard & Julie Levine Opportunity Scholarship
The Opportunity Scholars Program is a two-year, cohort experience that...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Hubert H. Thomason Memorial Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato-Hubert H. Thomason Endowed Scholarship was established in 1998...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Up to $10,000 over 2 years |
Hugh L. McColl Opportunity Scholarship
The Opportunity Scholars Program is a two-year, cohort experience that...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Invitation Homes Scholarship
The Invitation Homes Scholarship was established in 2022.
This...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
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 |
Jaeger Scholarship
The Jaeger Scholarship was established in 2021.
This scholarship is...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
James & Stella Alexander Endowed Scholarship
The James Moses and Stella Frosst Alexander Endowed Scholarship was...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
James Douglas Zeller Endowed Scholarship
The James Douglas Zeller Endowed Scholarship was established in 2010 in...
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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 |
Jeanette Martinez Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Jeannette Martinez Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |