Scholarships

Current Fund Scholarships

There are numerous Current Fund Scholarships in addition to the Presidential Scholars Program and the Emerging Leaders Program. These funds may change in award amount, selection criteria, etc. Additional scholarship funds may be received at any time during the year.

• Anonymous Scholarship - Fred T. Foard or Maiden High School Graduates
• Anonymous Scholarship - Furniture Industry
• Benevolent & Protective Order of Hickory Elks Lodge Scholarship
• Fred O. Bock Memorial Scholarship
• Chatham Central High School Furniture Technology Scholarship
• Emerging Leaders Program**
• Furniture Program Scholarships
• Hickory Rotary Club "Service Above Self" Scholarship
• Hickory Woman's Club
• Liba and Zack Hollar Emerging Leaders Scholarship
• Thomas W. Jameson
• Lowe's "Buchan" Club Scholarship
• Miss Hickory Pageant Winner Scholarship
• Newton Elks Lodge No. 2042 Scholarship
• The Rotary Club of Lake Hickory Scholarship
• Vera Shuford Scholarship
• Dr. John F. Sinnett Scholarship
• Martha D. Staley Scholarship
• St. Stephens Kiwanis Scholarship
• Technologies Division Scholarships
• J.E. and Mary Trice Scholarships
• Upward Connection
• Miscellaneous

CVCC Foundation Scholarship Endowments

Through funds donated to the CVCC Foundation, Inc. by individuals, families, and community groups, numerous endowment scholarships have been established to assist CVCC students. Following is the list of current endowment scholarships available:

• Dr. and Mrs. Shuford Abernethy Sixth Grade Incentive Program
• Robert E. Bush Scholarship Endowment
• Catawba Valley Optimist Club Scholarship Endowment
• Brad Donnelly Scholarship Endowment
• Clarence T. "Moe" Fox Scholarship Endowment
• Jessie Ray Hall Scholarship Endowment
• Harold and Virginia Hawn Scholarship
• Tommy Houston Family Scholarship Endowment
• Jane Sherrian Hunt Memorial Scholarship Endowment
• Bobby Isaac Scholarship Endowment
• Ned Jarrett Family Scholarship Endowment
• Voyt F. Rudisill Scholarship Endowment
• Frances E. Setzer Scholarship Endowment
• William Cooper Setzer Scholarship Endowment
• Ricky Dale Shrum Scholarship Endowment
• David N. Smith Scholarship Endowment
• Dennis L. R. Starnes, Sr. Scholarship Endowment
• Dr. Sanford L. Steelman Scholarship Endowment
• Taylorsville Rotary Club Memorial Scholarship Endowment

**High School Seniors must contact their Guidance Counselor for an application for the Emerging Leaders Program.

Additional Questions Regarding Scholarships?
Please contact the Foundation office at (828) 327-7000, Ext. 4288, or by email at:tbiggs@cvcc.edu.