The Rowan-Cabarrus Foundation provides scholarships through the generosity of many individuals, organizations, and businesses within our region. A scholarship review team determines the recipient for those scholarships awarded by the College. 

The scholarship program consists of two kinds of awards: merit-based scholarships and need-based scholarships. Scholarships are also awarded on a competitive basis applying the following criteria: academic excellence, achievement, leadership qualities, need or other criteria stipulated by contributors.

Click the link below for more information and to access the application:

RCCC Foundation Scholarships

The Pearls and Ivy Foundation of Cabarrus County provides scholarships to foster its commitment to cultivating and encouraging high scholastic standards and strong community engagement among high school students in all Kannapolis City and Cabarrus County Schools. In 2025, The Pearls and Ivy Foundation will award 6, $1,000 one-time scholarships to qualified high school students. At least one of the scholarships will be awarded to a student attending HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities). Eligible candidates must attend a Kannapolis City or Cabarrus County High School, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, demonstrate leadership capabilities through community service and/or extracurricular activities, and attend a four-year college or university beginning Fall 2025.

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Dr. Mable Parker McLean Scholarship

Highlights: The National Italian-American Foundation ($12,000); Nabi Nicole Grant ($5,000 – for students from underrepresented minorities); ASME ($5,000 for students pursuing a mechanical engineering degree at an ABET accredited institution), and others. Click the link below to read the newsletter and access applications:

February Scholarship Newsletter

Almost 30 years ago, a small group of women from Spanish-speaking countries  formed an organization in Charlotte to help young Latinos gain critical access to higher education and careers. LAWA continues to provide scholarships through a competitive process based on academic achievement, financial need and community service. All legal statuses are welcome to apply. Click the link to access more information and the application process: LAWA Scholarship Information

January 23 Scholarship Newsletter

The Organization of Latino Actuaries offers scholarships of up to $7,500 to students who identify as Latino, plan to attend a US-based college or university, have a 2.5 GPA or higher, and are interested in a career in the Actuarial profession. Applications are due February 28, 2025. More information is linked here: OLA Actuarial Foundation Scholarship

Not sure what it means to be an actuary? Click here: What is an actuary?

Union Power is proud to invest in and support our communities by building future leaders and creating opportunities for students. 

To apply for the Union Power College Scholarship, the applicant must:

1. Be a child of a Union Power Cooperative member or live in a home served by Union Power Cooperative. 
2. Be a high school senior in the current graduating class.
3. Attend a North Carolina-accredited college or university. 
4. Meet the criteria of 40% need, 30% academic achievement, and 30% extracurricular activities in school, civic, and community functions.

Students who meet the criteria and are interested in applying for the scholarship can apply directly at the Union Power website address linked here: Union Power Scholarship. All applications must be submitted before March 1, 2025.

The purpose of the NAFEPA scholarship program is to promote student access to a variety of post-secondary educational opportunities and mitigate factors that might inhibit students from pursuing their career and life goals. There are four scholarships, each worth a total of $5000, distributed over two consecutive years ($2500 each year). Two scholarships are awarded to candidates pursuing a degree, license, or certification in the field of education. The remaining two scholarships are awarded to candidates in any field of study.

Click this link to access the application and other information for the scholarship.