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 Thomas H. (Tom) Hicks Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato-Thomas H. (Tom) Hicks Endowed Scholarship was established in...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Thomas J. Hall Endowed Scholarship
The Thomas J. Hall Endowed Scholarship was established in 2007 in honor...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Thomas J. Sills Endowed Scholarship
The Thomas J. Sills Endowed Scholarship was established in 2011 in honor...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Tracey Lynn Thomson Scholarship
The Tracey Lynn Thomson Scholarship was established in 2025. This...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Trailblazer Scholarship
The Trailblazer Scholarship was established in 2021 by Benjamin Mohler &...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Travis Hain Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Travis Hain Memorial Endowed Scholarship Scholarship was established...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Tyler H. Hamm Culinary Scholarship
The Tyler H. Hamm Culinary Endowed Scholarship was established in...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Vickie McKinney Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Vickie McKinney Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in 1976...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Victoria Bowler Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Victoria Bowler Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in 2012...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Vulcan Materials Company Endowed Scholarship
The Vulcan Materials Company Endowed Scholarship was established in...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Wayland H. Cato Jr. Endowed Scholarship
The Wayland H. Cato, Jr. Endowed Scholarship was established in 2003 by...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Wayland H. Cato Jr. Endowed Scholarship II
The Wayland H. Cato, Jr. Endowed Scholarship was established in 2006 by...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Wayland Henry Cato Sr. Endowed Scholarship
The Wayland H. Cato, Sr. Endowed Scholarship was established in 1974 by...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies Wiley J. Smith Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato – Wiley J. Smith Endowed Scholarship was established in 1998 by...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies William & Harriet Barnhardt Endowed Scholarship
The William and Harriet Barnhardt Scholarship is available to Central...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies William A. (Bill) Hollenbach Jr. Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato – William A. (Bill) Hollenbach, Jr. Endowed Scholarship was...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies William A. Scurry Memorial Scholarship
The William A. Scurry Memorial Scholarship was established in 2023. This...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies William Ficklen Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The William Ficklen Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in in...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies William K. (Bill) Van Allen Endowed Scholarship (Cato)
The Cato-William K. (Bill) Van Allen Endowed Scholarship was established...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies William M. Claytor Endowed Scholarship
The William M. Claytor Endowed Scholarship was established in 2019. This...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship
The William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship was established in...
Deadline01/31/2027
Up to $10,000 over 2 years Wilton & Mary Parr Arts & Humanity Endowed Opportunity Scholarship
The Opportunity Scholars Program is a two-year, cohort experience that...
Deadline01/31/2027
Varies PSA Airlines Scholarship
The PSA Airlines Scholarship was established in 2026. This scholarship...
Ended
Varies Mark Helms Service Learning Scholarship
The Mark Helms Service Learning Scholarship was established in...
Ended
Varies CEENTA Angie Madigan Ophthalmic Medical Assisting Scholarship
The Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Associates (CEENTA) Angie Madigan...
Ended
Varies WINGS
Women Initiating and Nurturing Growth through Scholarships (WINGS) is a...
Ended
Varies Mint Hill Womens Club Scholarship
The Mint Hill Women’s Club Scholarship was established in 2008 to...
Ended
Varies Ezequiel Vega Honorary Scholarship
The Ezequiel Vega Honorary Scholarship was established in 2017 to honor...
Ended
Varies Paul Zayicek Endowed Scholarship
The Paul Zayicek Scholarship, formerly Charlotte ASNT Scholarship...
Ended
Varies Dental Hygiene Anniversary Endowed Scholarship
The Dental Hygiene Anniversary Endowed Scholarship was established in...
Ended
Varies Dr. and Mrs. Spurgeon Webber Endowed Scholarship
The Dr. & Mrs. Spurgeon Webber Endowed Scholarship was established in...
Ended
Varies Laurie Barringer Werner Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Laurie Barringer Werner Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established...
Ended
Varies Alli & Aiden Endowed Scholarship
The Alli & Aiden Endowed Scholarship was established in 2022. This...
Ended
Varies Pat Locke Williamson Scholarship
The Pat Locke Williamson Scholarship was established in 1992 in honor of...
Ended
Varies Aasha Scholarship
The Aasha Scholarship was established in 2022. This scholarship is...
Ended
Varies Cindy Collins Memorial Nursing Scholarship
The Cindy Collins Memorial Nursing Scholarship was established in...
Ended
Varies Bragg Financial Advisors Scholarship Endowment
The Bragg Financial Advisors Endowed Scholarship was established in 2005...
Ended
up to $2000 Ruth G. Shaw Scholarship
The Ruth G. Shaw Leadership Program was established in 2022 by Dr. Ruth...
Ended
Varies Southminster Scholarship for Aging Services
The Southminster Scholarship for Aging Services Endowed Scholarship was...
Ended
Varies Rotary Club of Charlotte Scholarship
The Rotary Club of Charlotte Scholarship was established in 2013. This...
Ended
Varies Robert L. & Eleanor Gossett Endowed Scholarship
The Robert L. and Eleanor Gossett Endowed Scholarship was established in...
Varies Textbook Scholarship
The Textbook Scholarship was established in 2022. This scholarship is...