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.

Opportunities Table
Award Name Actions
Varies Jesse Campbell Horticulture Scholarship
The Jesse Campbell Horticulture Endowed Scholarship was established in...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies JoAnn & James Lawrence Sr Memorial Scholarship
The JoAnn & James Lawrence Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Joanne Marie Gargiulo Endowed Scholarship
The Joanne Marie Gargiulo Endowed Scholarship was established in 1993 in...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Joe Summer Horticulture Scholarship
The Joe Summer Horticulture Scholarship was established in 2002 in honor...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies John & Claudia Belk Endowed Scholarship
The John and Claudia Belk Endowed Scholarship was established in 2008 in...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies John Emory (Jack) Efird II Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato – John Emory (Jack) Efird, II Endowed Scholarship was...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies John W. DeStefano Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato – John W. DeStefano Endowed Scholarship was established in 2001...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Judith & James Allison/Johnston Allison & Hord Endowed Scholarship
The Judith and James Allison/Johnston Allison & Hord Endowed Scholarship...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Judith N. and James W. Allison Endowed Scholarship
The Judith N. and James W. Allison Endowed Scholarship was established...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Kal Kardous International Student Endowed Scholarship
The Kal Kardous International Student Endowed Scholarship was...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Katherine & Michael James STEM Scholarship
The Katherine & Michael James STEM scholarship was established in 2022....
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Ken Szymanski Scholarship
The Ken Szymanski Scholarship (formerly the Greater Charlotte Apartment...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Kenneth D. Hardin Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Kenneth D. Hardin Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Kenneth R. Miller Veterans Scholarship
The Kenneth R. Miller Veterans Scholarship is available to U.S. military...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Landon & Kathryn Wyatt Endowed Scholarship
The Landon & Kathryn Wyatt Endowed Scholarship was established in 2022...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Larrimore (Larry) Wright Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato-Larrimore (Larry) Wright Endowed Scholarship Endowed...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Lauren D. Wild Graphic Arts Endowed Scholarship
The Lauren D. Wild Graphic Arts Endowed Scholarship was established in...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Lawrence W. Crow Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Lawrence W. Crow Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in...
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...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Leon Levine Health Sciences Scholarship
The Leon Levine Health Sciences Scholarship was established in...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Levine Information Technology Scholarship
The Levine Information Technology Scholarship was established in 2009 in...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Levine Scholarship
This Levine Scholarship was established to remove financial need as a...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Levine Scholarship - Family Dollar/Dollar Tree Store Associates
This Levine Scholarship was established to remove financial need as a...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Lisa & David Ugland Scholarship
The Lisa & David Ugland Scholarship was established in 2026 by the...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Lorraine Nelson Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Lorraine Nelson Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in 2000...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Lou & Edwin Jones Endowed Scholarship
The Lou and Edwin Jones Endowed Scholarship was established in 2006 in...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Luckadoo and Johnson Endowed Scholarship for Human Services
The Luckadoo and Johnson Endowed Scholarship for Human Services was...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Mack E. Fisher Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato-Mack E. Fisher Endowed Scholarship was established in 1995 by...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Marand Builders Scholarship
The Marand Builders Scholarship includes tuition, fees, and books to...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Margaret Tasker Stith Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Margaret Tasker Stith Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Martha & Eric Eubank Scholarship
The Martha & Eric Eubank Scholarship was established in 2014. This...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Marvin B. Rorie Marketing Endowed Scholarship
The Marvin B. Rorie Marketing Scholarship was established in 1983. This...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Mary & J. H. McAfee Scholarship
The Mary & J. H. McAfee Scholarship was established in 2015 in memory of...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Mary Goddard Pickens Endowed Scholarship
The Mary Goddard Pickens Endowed Scholarship was established in 1992 in...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Master Gardener Volunteer Advisory Group Endowed Scholarship
The Master Gardener Volunteer Advisory Group Endowed Scholarship was...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Mayor Anthony Foxx Scholarship
The Mayor Anthony Foxx Scholarship was established in 2009 in honor of...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies McRee Family Endowed Scholarship
The McRee Family Endowed Scholarship was established in 2007. This...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Merancas Technical Careers Scholarship
The Merancas Technical Scholarship was established by The Merancas...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Merancas Veterans Scholars Program
The Merancas Technical Scholarship was established by The Merancas...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Mia Goodwin Memorial Scholarship
The Mia Goodwin Memorial Scholarship will provide one Basic Law...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Michele M. & Ross M. Annable Scholarship
The Michele M. & Ross M. Annable Scholarship was established by Michele...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Mint Hill Smiles Scholarship
The Mint Hill Smiles Scholarship. This scholarship is available to the...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Mitchell Davis Endowed Scholarship
The Mitchell Davis Scholarship was established in honor and recognition...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Mitchell Hagler Endowed Scholarship
The Mitchell Hagler Endowed Scholarship was established in honor of...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Montibello Garden Club Endowed Scholarship
The Montibello Garden Club Endowed Scholarship was established in...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Mr. & Mrs. Emil J. Kratt Endowed Scholarship
The Mr. & Mrs. Emil J. Kratt Endowed Scholarship was established in 1969...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Muggsy Bogues Family Scholarship
The Muggsy Bogues Family Scholarship was established in 2020. This...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Muggsy Bogues Workforce Development Scholarship
The Muggsy Bogues Workforce Development Scholarship was established in...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Music Scholarship
The Music Scholarship. This scholarship is available to the following...
Deadline01/31/2027
Up to $10,000 over 2 years NUCOR Opportunity Scholarship
The Opportunity Scholars Program is a two-year, cohort experience that...
Deadline01/31/2027