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
  • January 31, 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 James W. (Jim) Emry Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato – James W. (Jim) Emry Endowed Scholarship was established in...
Ended
Varies David T. Cloer Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato – David T. Cloer Endowed Scholarship was established in 1999 by...
Ended
Varies Eugene (Gene) Howerdd Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato – Eugene (Gene) Howerdd Endowed Scholarship was established in...
Ended
Varies Hubert H. Thomason Memorial Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato-Hubert H. Thomason Endowed Scholarship was established in 1998...
Ended
Varies Invitation Homes Scholarship
The Invitation Homes Scholarship was established in 2022. This...
Ended
Varies Jay O. Emry Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato – Jay O. Emry Endowed Scholarship Endowed Scholarship was...
Ended
Varies John Emory (Jack) Efird II Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato – John Emory (Jack) Efird, II Endowed Scholarship was...
Ended
Varies Mack E. Fisher Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato-Mack E. Fisher Endowed Scholarship was established in 1995 by...
Ended
Varies Paul Fulton Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato-Paul Fulton Endowed Scholarship was established in 2002 by The...
Ended
Varies Robert B. Tadlock Endowed Scholarship
The Robert B. Tadlock Endowed Scholarship was established in 2011 in...
Ended
Varies Sherman Drawdy Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Sherman Drawdy Endowed Scholarship was established in 2001 by The...
Ended
Varies Thomas H. (Tom) Hicks Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato-Thomas H. (Tom) Hicks Endowed Scholarship was established in...
Ended
Varies Wayland H. Cato Jr. Endowed Scholarship
The Wayland H. Cato, Jr. Endowed Scholarship was established in 2003 by...
Ended
Varies Wayland Henry Cato Sr. Endowed Scholarship
The Wayland H. Cato, Sr. Endowed Scholarship was established in 1974 by...
Ended
Varies William A. (Bill) Hollenbach Jr. Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato – William A. (Bill) Hollenbach, Jr. Endowed Scholarship was...
Ended
Varies Central Piedmont Horticulture Scholarship
The Central Piedmont Horticulture Scholarship was established in 2002....
Ended
Varies Charles W. Wray III Scholarship
The Charles W. Wray Scholarship was established in 2018 by Jacquelyn...
Ended
Varies Grover Maxwell Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato – Grover Maxwell Endowed Scholarship was established in 1998 by...
Ended
Varies Helen N. Lee Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato – Helen N. Lee Endowed Scholarship was established in 1999 by...
Ended
Varies Hilary B. Waddell Endowed Scholarship
The Hilary B. Waddell Endowed Scholarship was established in 2006 in...
Ended
Varies James V. (Jimmy) Johnson Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato-James V. (Jimmy) Johnson Endowed Scholarship was established in...
Ended
Varies Larrimore (Larry) Wright Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato-Larrimore (Larry) Wright Endowed Scholarship Endowed...
Ended
Varies Master Gardener Volunteer Advisory Group Endowed Scholarship
The Master Gardener Volunteer Advisory Group Endowed Scholarship was...
Ended
Varies Mitchell Davis Endowed Scholarship
The Mitchell Davis Scholarship was established in honor and recognition...
Ended
Varies Wiley J. Smith Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato – Wiley J. Smith Endowed Scholarship was established in 1998 by...
Ended
Varies William K. (Bill) Van Allen Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato-William K. (Bill) Van Allen Endowed Scholarship was established...
Ended
Varies John & Claudia Belk Endowed Scholarship
The John and Claudia Belk Endowed Scholarship was established in 2008 in...
Ended
Varies Michele M. & Ross M. Annable Scholarship
The Michele M. & Ross M. Annable Scholarship was established by Michele...
Ended
Varies Wayland H. Cato Jr. Endowed Scholarship II
The Wayland H. Cato, Jr. Endowed Scholarship was established in 2006 by...
Ended
Varies Debbie Antshel Memorial Scholarship
The Debbie Antshel Memorial Scholarship was established in 2008 to honor...
Ended
Up to $10,000 over 2 years Opportunity Scholars Program
The Opportunity Scholars Program is a two-year, cohort experience that...
Ended
Varies Levine Information Technology Scholarship
The Levine Information Technology Scholarship was established in 2009 in...
Ended
Varies Frankie Graves / Mike Realon Southwest Charlotte Business Association Scholarship
The Frankie Graves / Mike Realon Southwest Charlotte Business...
Ended
Varies McRee Family Endowed Scholarship
The McRee Family Endowed Scholarship was established in 2007. This...
Ended
Varies William M. Claytor Endowed Scholarship
The William M. Claytor Endowed Scholarship was established in 2019. This...
Ended
Varies First Union National Bank Endowed Scholarship
The First Union National Bank Endowed Scholarship was established in...
Ended
Varies Goodrich Corporation Endowed Scholarship
The Goodrich Corporation Endowed Scholarship was established in...
Ended
Varies Vickie McKinney Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Vickie McKinney Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in 1976...
Ended
Varies Board of Trustees Endowed Scholarship
The Board of Trustees Endowed Scholarship was established in 2008 in...
Ended
Varies Carl & Katharine Cornell Endowed Scholarship
The Carl and Katharine Cornell Memorial Endowed Scholarship was...
Ended
Varies Chad Joseph Horton Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Chad Joseph Horton Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in...
Ended
Varies Charles Fonville Endowed Scholarship
The Charles Fonville Endowed Scholarship was established in 2008 by Mr....
Ended
Varies Charlotte Chamber Airport Chapter Endowed Scholarship
The Charlotte Chamber Airport Chapter Endowed Scholarship was...
Ended
Varies Gary & Cindy LaBrosse Endowed Scholarship
The Gary & Cindy LaBrosse Endowed Scholarship was established in 2010 in...
Ended
Varies Iris J. Potts & Margaret L. Drumm Endowed Scholarship
The Iris J. Potts and Margaret L. Drumm Endowed Scholarship was...
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Varies Jack Crist Endowed Scholarship
The Jack Crist Endowed Scholarship was established in 2005 in memory of...
Ended
Varies Lou & Edwin Jones Endowed Scholarship
The Lou and Edwin Jones Endowed Scholarship was established in 2006 in...
Ended
Varies Mary Goddard Pickens Endowed Scholarship
The Mary Goddard Pickens Endowed Scholarship was established in 1992 in...
Ended
Varies Mitchell Hagler Endowed Scholarship
The Mitchell Hagler Endowed Scholarship was established in honor of...
Ended
Varies Piedmont Natural Gas Endowed Scholarship
The Piedmont Natural Gas Endowed Scholarship was established in...
Ended