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Jonathan Thacker Memorial Scholarship - Deadline March 29, 2025

The Jonathan Foundation is 100% volunteer, 501(c)(3) service organization dedicated to give hope to children in need. We offer financial support to various children's charities, local non-profits, and college scholarship to Cabarrus County High School students.

Click the link below to access application and more information:

Jonathan Foundation Scholarship

Rowan-Cabarrus Foundation Scholarship

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

Dr. Mable Parker McLean Scholarship - $1,000

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.

Click the link below to access the scholarship application and additional information:

Dr. Mable Parker McLean Scholarship

Salvation Army Scholarship - $500 to $1,000

The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary has established a scholarship to recognize at least three graduating seniors or students completing a GED within this fiscal school year from Kannapolis City, Cabarrus or Stanly County public schools. These scholarships will be granted to students who will be attending an Accredited College, Community College or Technical School as full-time students upon their graduation. The recipients will receive a scholarship ranging from $500 to $1,000 to be paid to their school of choice. Preference will be given to those planning to attend in-state, public institutions. Click the links below to access the application criteria, application, and photo release:

Application Critera

Salvation Army Scholarship Application

Salvation Army Photo Release

 

February Scholarship Newsletter - Deadlines February 28 to April 30

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

 

 

Winthrop University TIPS Scholars application now available!

The Winthrop University TIPS Scholars Program (Transdisciplinary Approach to Identity, Persistence, and Success in STEM) is now accepting applications for the upcoming academic year for students who are interested in pursuing a STEM degree.

The TIPS Scholars Program is designed to support high-achieving, low-income students with demonstrated financial need, providing scholarships of up to $15,000 per year (up to $60,000 over four years). This program offers not only financial support but also valuable academic and career development resources. The program is new for the 2025 cohort! Priority consideration given to applications submitted by February 15, 2025.

Eligibility criteria and program benefits are linked here: TIPS Scholars Eligibility

Application is linked here: TIPS Scholars application

 

Sam Leder Scholarship - $1,000

Sam Leder "I've Got Your Back" Community Service Scholarship

Sam Leder was a father of two boys, husband, son, brother, managing partner of a CPA firm, City Council member, Eagle Scout, a dear friend to many people, and extremely dedicated to his community. His commitment to education along with his love of volunteering are two of the underlying reasons this scholarship has been established. Sam’s family and friends hope the recipients, just like Sam, develop a lifelong passion for helping their community grow and prosper, as well as cultivate deep roots with their neighbors and friends.

Click the link to access the application. Scholarship award of $1,000 will be deposited directly to the recipient’s college/university. Applications are due April 1, 2025. 

Sam Leder Scholarship

LAWA Scholarships - Deadline March 16, 2025

 

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: Military Benefits Association, Future Engineers, and other opportunities!

Interested in a career as an Actuary? Identify as Latino? Scholarships of up to $7,500 available!

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 Scholarship - $1,000

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 ScholarshipAll applications must be submitted before March 1, 2025.

National Association of Federal Education Program Administrators Scholarship

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.

December 9 Scholarship Newsletter

December 2 Scholarship Newsletter - Due dates from December 17, 2024 to April 1, 2025

Multiple scholarships with large awards!

Reagan Foundation – 20 awards $40,000 each

Dewalt Trades Scholarship – 40 awards $5,000 each

McDonalds HACER Scholarship – 30 awards $100,000 each (students must have one parent of Hispanic heritage)

December 2 Scholarship Newsletter

November 21 Scholarship Newsletter - Applications due between 11/21/2024 and 3/17/2025

November 18 Scholarship Newsletter

Scholarship Newsletter

College y Consejos Scholarship Spreadsheet

Scholarship Spreadsheet - Multiple Scholarships for Latinx Students

This spreadsheet contains links to dozens of scholarships for Latinx students, including first generation and undocumented. Due dates range from November 30 through late spring.

Click the link to access the spreadsheet: College y Consejos Scholarship Spreadsheet

TEACH Grant Application

Students who intend to pursue a teaching license in North Carolina may qualify for up to $4,000/year to defray their costs. Information to the application page is here: Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grant

Scholarship Websites

Several websites offer students the opportunity to be considered for multiple scholarships with one application. Click the links to learn more about each program: