Please Note: Scholarship applications for Fall 2026 have now closed.

The CVCC Foundation will only review and consider scholarship application packets which are fully complete. To be considered fully complete, packets must include the following (PDF only):

1. FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid) submission verification email or summary.
2. Most current (unofficial) transcript
3. Completed CVCC Foundation scholarship application
4. Tell Us Your Story – A short personal essay that includes:
   • Career and educational goals
   • Academic honors and achievements
   • Details of extracurricular activities, college and/or community involvement, clubs, and volunteer activities
   • Details of specific financial need and how you will benefit from this scholarship

Most CVCC Foundation scholarships are designated for tuition/fees only and are awarded based on the criteria established by the donor and the availability of funds.

For questions or assistance, please contact Susan Propst, CVCC Foundation Scholarship Coordinator, directly at (828) 327-7000 ext. 4282 or send us an email.

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The Next NC Scholarship is a financial aid program that helps most North Carolinians from households making $80,000 or less pursue a higher education, by fully covering tuition and fees at any community college or more than half, if not all, of tuition and fees to attend any public university in the state.

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The North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF) partners with fundholders to administer hundreds of scholarship opportunities across North Carolina. NCCF manages nearly 150 scholarship funds for individuals, families, school systems and organizations in the counties they serve. As of 2024, students can find the scholarships they are eligible through one NCCF application.

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The Longleaf Commitment Grant is a program for 2023 NC High School Graduates who will attend a NC community college staring in Fall 2023. Hish sschool graduates may be able to recieve $700-$2800 per year, for a total of two years.

To be eligible, students must: Graduate high school or recieve a high school equivalency diploma during the 2022-23 school year; be a NC resident according to the NC Residency Determination Service (RDS); be a first-time college student (includes CCP and Early/Middle College High School students); enroll in a curriculum program and maintain at least six (6) credit hours during the Fall 2023 semester; complete the FAFSA for the 2023-24 academic year and renew for subsequent years; have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) below $15,000; and meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements as determined by the college.

The Scholarship Guide: Eligibility Criteria and Guidelines for Scholarship Administration (Coming Soon) covers the scope of scholarships from state, corporate, and private sponsors for North Carolina community college students:

• The NC Community Colleges Foundation Endowment for Teacher Preparation
• NC Community Colleges Foundation Scholarship for Health Careers
• Wells Fargo Technical Scholarship
• Rodney B. Powell Memorial Scholarship
• Golden Leaf Scholars Program
• George W. Ballard Memorial Scholarship
• Allen Ryan Todd Scholarship
• SECU Foundation Scholarship

NC Reach is a state-funded scholarship offered to qualified applicants for up to four years of undergraduate study at North Carolina public colleges and universities. Available funding is awarded after other public funds and scholarships have been applied. NC Reach provides comprehensive student support, including mentors, care packages, and internships.

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The Forgivable Education Loans for Service provides financial assistance to qualified students enrolled in an approved education program and committed to working in critical employment shortage professions in North Carolina. The North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority provides administration for the program.

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