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 |
Mitchell Hagler Endowed Scholarship
The Mitchell Hagler Endowed Scholarship was established in honor of...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Montibello Garden Club Endowed Scholarship
The Montibello Garden Club Endowed Scholarship was established in...
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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 |
| Varies |
Music Scholarship
The Music Scholarship.
This scholarship is available to the following...
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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 Endowment
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 |
Pourlos Chemistry Endowed Scholarship
The Pourlos Chemistry Endowed Scholarship was established in 1984.
This...
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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 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 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 & Bradford Jordan Endowed Scholarship
The Sally & Bradford Jordan Endowed Scholarship was established in 2024...
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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 |
| Varies |
Schug Technical Scholarship
The Schug Technical Scholarship was established in 2019 with a generous...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Sherman Drawdy Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Sherman Drawdy Endowed Scholarship was established in 2001 by The...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Simonini Builders Endowed Scholarship (Simonini Employees and Family)
The Simonini Builders Endowed Scholarship was established in 2005 In...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Sonja T. Hutchins Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Sonja T. Hutchins Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Sparrow-Tyson Scholarship
The Sparrow-Tyson Scholarship was established in 2022 by Katherine...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
SPC Christopher Barton Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The SPC Christopher Barton Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Steele's Mechanical Veterans Scholarship
The Steele’s Mechanical Veteran Scholarship was established in 2011 by...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Steve Gore Honorary Scholarship
The Steve Gore Honorary Scholarship serves to recognize the...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Stone Estate Trust Endowed Scholarship
The Stone Estate Trust Endowed Scholarship was established in 1986.
This...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Surtman Foundation Endowed Scholarship
The Surtman Foundation Endowed Scholarship was established in 1977.
This...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Sylvia D. & Cullie M. Tarleton Endowed Scholarship
The Sylvia D. & Cullie M. Tarleton Endowed Scholarship was established...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Sylvia Ingram Eagle Scholarship
The Sylvia Ingram Eagle Scholarship was established in 2018 by her...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Up to $1,250 |
Teacher Residency Scholarship
The Teacher Residency Scholarship.
This scholarship is available to the...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Thomas (Tom) Johnson Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato – Thomas (Tom) Johnson Endowed Scholarship Endowed Scholarship...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Thomas H. (Tom) Hicks Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato-Thomas H. (Tom) Hicks Endowed Scholarship was established in...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Thomas J. Hall Endowed Scholarship
The Thomas J. Hall Endowed Scholarship was established in 2007 in honor...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Thomas J. Sills Endowed Scholarship
The Thomas J. Sills Endowed Scholarship was established in 2011 in honor...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Trailblazer Scholarship
The Trailblazer Scholarship was established in 2021 by Benjamin Mohler &...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Vickie McKinney Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Vickie McKinney Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in 1976...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Wayland H. Cato Jr. Endowed Scholarship
The Wayland H. Cato, Jr. Endowed Scholarship was established in 2003 by...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Wayland H. Cato Jr. Endowed Scholarship II
The Wayland H. Cato, Jr. Endowed Scholarship was established in 2006 by...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Wayland Henry Cato Sr. Endowed Scholarship
The Wayland H. Cato, Sr. Endowed Scholarship was established in 1974 by...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
Wiley J. Smith Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato – Wiley J. Smith Endowed Scholarship was established in 1998 by...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
William & Harriet Barnhardt Endowed Scholarship
The William and Harriet Barnhardt Scholarship is available to Central...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |
| Varies |
William A. (Bill) Hollenbach Jr. Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato – William A. (Bill) Hollenbach, Jr. Endowed Scholarship was...
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Deadline01/31/2027 |