Scholarships are provided through the South Piedmont Community College Foundation and 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. Students who are on academic or financial aid suspension are ineligible for scholarships.
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 as stipulated by contributors.
Awards are usually restricted to tuition assistance and require the recipient to maintain a minimum GPA to continue the scholarship. Awarded funds that are not used during the academic year are returned to the scholarship and do not carry over from year to year.
Students must re-submit a scholarship application every year.
How to Apply
South Piedmont is pleased to offer a totally online scholarship application process for our students. Applicants will use their College-provided email and a password.
Information About Usernames and Passwords
South Piedmont student email accounts are comprised of the first letter of your first name, the first three letters of your last name and the last four digits of your Student ID number. Example:
Username: tjac1234@students.spcc.edu
Password: Password
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship | Amount | Student status | Enrollment Status | Description | Criteria |
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| Private: Alex Kahle Foundation Scholarship | $N/A | Either | N/A | The Alex Kahle Foundation Scholarship was established in memory of Kristen Alexandra Kahle “Alex” by her parents, Dick and Pat Kahle, and The Alex Kahle Foundation. | Resident of Union County. Maintain academic integrity throughout duration of courses. Financial need. Attend 80% of scheduled classes. Provide information on job placement related to completion of courses to the SPCC Foundation. |
| Private: Arlene Stephens Memorial | $500 | Continuing Education | Full-time or Part-time | Established by SPCC employees to honor the memory of fellow employee, Arlene Stephens, to assist continuing education program students. | Enrolled in a continuing education program leading to a career (e.g., CNA, EMT, advanced manufacturing, auto body). |
| Barnhardt Family Endowed Scholarship | $1000 | Curriculum | Full-time or Part-time | In 2010, the scholarship was created by the generosity of Caleb and Lorene Barnhardt for students enrolled in Accounting, Business Administration, or Early Childhood Education programs at South Piedmont Community College. | To be eligible, students must:
Awards are distributed as follows:
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| Private: BC Moore Foundation Endowment | $500 | Either | Full-time or Part-time | Established by the foundation of the family-owned BC Moore & Sons, a chain of department stores once headquartered in Wadesboro. | Anson or adjoining county resident. |
| Ben and Dot Williams Memorial Endowed Scholarship | $500 | Curriculum | Full-time or Part-time | In 2010, the scholarship was created by the generosity of John and Julie Hendley and Ben and Carol Williams in memory of their parents, Ben and Dot Williams. The scholarship is for students enrolled in a degree or diploma program at South Piedmont Community College. | To be eligible, students must:
Preference is given to Anson and Union County residents. Awards are distributed as follows:
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| Ben and Lillian Gray Rivers Endowed Scholarship | $500 | Curriculum | Full-time | In 1999, the scholarship was created by the generosity of Dr. and Mrs. Charles Allen in memory of her parents, Ben and Lillian Rivers. The scholarship is for full-time students enrolled in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, or Early Childhood Education programs at South Piedmont Community College. | To be eligible, students must:
Preference is given to students pursuing an Associate Degree. Awards are distributed as follows:
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| Braswell Ambassador | $N/A | Either | Full-time or Part-time |
Created through the generosity of the James R. and Bronnie L. Braswell Trust. The Scholarship awards enthusiastic and personable students who serve as ambassadors for the SPCC Foundation at various fundraising and donor events. Scholarship is reoccurring each semester dependent upon meeting criteria. | 30 hours documented Foundation service/semester FT (15 hours for PT). Applicant must submit a faculty letter of recommendation. Minimum 3.0 cumulative G.P.A. each semester. Preference to students who do not qualify for financial aid. |
| Breanna Rae Ringersen Scholarship | $500 | Continuing Education | N/A | In 2019, the scholarship was created by the generosity of Craig and Loreen Ringersen to honor the memory of their daughter, Breanna Rae, who was an honorary graduate of the Basic Law Enforcement Training program at South Piedmont Community College. The scholarship is for students enrolled in the Basic Law Enforcement Training program at South Piedmont. | To be eligible, students must:
Awards are distributed as follows:
The award can be used to cover tuition, books, fees, and program- |
| Brownette S. McLeod Nursing Endowed Scholarship | $500 | Curriculum | Full-time | In 2003, the scholarship was created by the generosity of J.D. McLeod for students enrolled in a Health and Nursing program at South Piedmont Community College. | To be eligible, students must:
Preference is given to students in Anson County, who are enrolled in the Practical Nursing program. Awards are distributed as follows:
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| Private: Carol Tyson Women’s Leadership | $N/A | Curriculum | 6+ semester hours | Created by the Union County Women’s Leadership Coalition, the scholarship is awarded to one Union County female student per academic year at 1,250 per semester. | 3.0 GPA. Union County Female Resident. Enrolled a minimum of 6 semester hours per semester. |
| Carpenter Healthcare Endowed Scholarship | $500 | Curriculum | Full-time or Part-time | In 2010, the scholarship was created by the generosity of Mr. Frank Carpenter, who was the founder and the first President of State Utility Contractors, Inc. in Monroe, for students enrolled in the Associate Degree in Nursing program. | To be eligible, students must:
Awards are distributed as follows:
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| Catherine Elizabeth Covington Memorial Endowed Scholarship | $500 | Either | Full-time or Part-time | In 2006, the scholarship was created by the generosity of Steve and Anne Covington Leary to honor the memory of Catherine Elizabeth Covington, the granddaughter of Mrs. Leary. The scholarship is for all Curriculum and Continuing Education students at South Piedmont Community College. | To be eligible, Curriculum students must:
To be eligible, Continuing Education students must:
Preference is given to Anson County residents. Awards are distributed as follows:
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| Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Endowed Scholarship | $500 | Either | Full-time or Part-time | In 2010, the scholarship was created by the generosity of the Dowd Foundation to support all Curriculum or Career-Related Continuing Education students at South Piedmont Community College. | Preference is given to current employees and children of current Charlotte Pipe and Foundry employees and applicants with a GPA of 2.5 or greater. Awards are distributed as follows:
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| Private: Creative Food Concepts | $500 | Curriculum | Full-time or Part-time | Established by Creative Food Concepts, the catering company providing food service on the OCH campus. 500 per student per semester (1,000 annual per student). | Preference to Union County students. Associate degree programs. 3.0 GPA minimum. |
| Private: Criminal Justice Association | $300 | Curriculum | Full-time or Part-time | Created by Criminal Justice Association service club members at SPCC. One award per academic year to students enrolled in the Criminal Justice Technology degree program. | Anson or Union County resident. Criminal Justice Technology degree program. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Must be an active member of the Criminal Justice Association and Criminal Justice Association advisor must verify activity. |
| Private: Donnie Lawrence Memorial Scholarship | $1000 | Continuing Education | Full-time | In 2021, the scholarship was created by the generosity of Kenneth and Carolyn Haigler to honor the memory of Donnie Lawrence. The scholarship is for students enrolled in the Associate in Engineering program at South Piedmont Community College. | To be eligible, students must:
Awards are distributed as follows:
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| Dr. Jerry McGee Endowed Scholarship | $500 | Curriculum | Full-time or Part-time | In 2017, the scholarship was created by Dr. Jerry E. McGee, who served as President of South Piedmont Community College from March 2016 to December 2016. This scholarship is for students enrolled in a Curriculum program at South Piedmont. | To be eligible, Curriculum students must:
Awards are distributed as follows:
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| Dr. John McKay Presidential Endowment | $500 | Curriculum | Full-time or Part-time | In 2017, the scholarship was created by the Board of Trustees and Board of Directors of the South Piedmont Community College Foundation to honor Dr. John McKay for his lifelong commitment to higher education. Dr. McKay served as President of South Piedmont Community College from June 2003 to June 2011. The scholarship is for students enrolled in a Curriculum program at South Piedmont. | To be eligible, Curriculum students must:
Awards are distributed as follows:
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| Freedom Endowed Scholarship | $500 | Continuing Education | N/A | In 2020, the scholarship was created by the generosity of donors to the 2019 South Piedmont Community College Clay Shoot Classic for students enrolled in all Continuing Education programs at South Piedmont. | To be eligible, students must
Awards are distributed as follows:
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| Private: General Endowment | $500 | Curriculum | Full-time or Part-time | Created through years of external and internal scholarship donations, not specifying a named scholarship, and intended for associate degree program students. | Resident of Union or Anson County. 3.0 GPA. Associate degree program. |
| Private: Golden LEAF Foundation Scholarship | $N/A | Either | Full-time or Part-time | Created to provide financial assistance to students from economically distressed or tobacco-dependent NC counties. | Eligible students must (1) demonstrate financial need by having completed the most recent FAFSA and (2) reside in a rural county that is tobacco dependent and/or economically distressed which includes Anson, Montgomery, Richmond, Stanly and Randolph counties (a full list of eligible counties can be found here). If you did not complete a FAFSA a copy of the student and parent(s) (if you are dependent) 2016 tax return is required. |
| Hoyle W. Lee Endowed Scholarship | $500 | Curriculum | N/A | In 1998, the scholarship was established by the generosity of the Hilda W. Lee and the Lee family for full-time students enrolled in the Health Sciences and Nursing programs, including Health Information Technology, Medical Assisting, Medical Sonography, Medical Transcription, Practical Nursing, Surgical Technology, and Therapeutic Massage programs at South Piedmont Community College. | To be eligible, students must:
Preference is given to students in the Practical Nursing program. Awards are distributed as follows:
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| Private: Human Services “Pursing Excellence” | $300 | Curriculum | Full-time or Part-time | Established by the SPCC Human Services Club, and awarded to a SPCC student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a human services field at a senior institution. Student must intend to transfer to a senior institution to major in a social services field; award will be paid to the senior institution upon recipient’s enrollment in a minimum of 6 credit hours. | Enrolled in Human Services degree program. 3.0 minimum GPA at SPCC. Resident of Anson, Union, or adjoining county. |
| James A. Hardison, Jr. Endowed Scholarship | $500 | Curriculum | Full-time | In 1999, the scholarship was created by the South Piedmont Community College Board of Trustees to honor James Hardison, Jr., a civic leader and charter member of the College’s Board of Trustees. The scholarship is for full-time students enrolled in the Business Administration program at South Piedmont. | To be eligible, students must:
Preference is given to students pursuing an Associate degree. Awards are distributed as follows:
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| James Bushong Memorial Scholarship | $250 | Curriculum | Full-time or Part-time | In 2012, the scholarship was created by the generosity of Rufus and Beverly Getzen to honor the memory of James Bushong, Mrs. Getzen’s father. The scholarship is for students enrolled in the Science, Math, Engineering, or Technology programs at South Piedmont Community College. | To be eligible, students must:
Awards are distributed as follows:
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| Jane and Paul Gettinger Scholarship | $1000 | Curriculum | Full-time or Part-time | In 2020, the scholarship was created by the generosity of Jane and Paul Gettinger for students enrolled in the Associate Degree Nursing, Practical Nursing or Nursing Assistant program at South Piedmont Community College. | To be eligible, students must:
Awards are distributed as follows:
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| Jane E. Montgomery Memorial Scholarship | $250 | Curriculum | Full-time or Part-time | In 2015, the scholarship was created by the generosity of Paul Montgomery and the Montgomery Family to honor Jane E. Montgomery. The scholarship is for students enrolled in an Associate Degree program at South Piedmont Community College. | To be eligible, students must:
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| Jeff Wydra Memorial Endowed Scholarship | $500 | Either | Full-time or Part-time | The Scholarship will provide one (1) award in the Fall semester and one (1) award in the Spring semester in the amount of $500 for each award. The purpose of this Fund shall be to provide support for educational scholarships for students who are accepted into and attend South Piedmont Community College, and is specific to students enrolled in the following programs: | Eligible students must be enrolled in the Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration, Construction Management Technology, Electrical Systems Technology, or Heavy Equipment Operator programs |
| Private: Jim Muldrow Memorial | $500 | Curriculum | Full-time or Part-time | Established by SPCC employees to honor the memory of Jim Muldrow, SPCC’s Marketing and Communications Coordinator, who passed away in 2013. | Resident Union or Anson county. Preference to students enrolled in college transfer or seeking a degree in nursing or an allied health program. |
| Private: Kenneth Collins Memorial | $500 | Either | Full-time or Part-time | Created to honor the memory of former SPCC Trustee, Kenneth Collins. | Enrolled in curriculum & continuing education. Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. |
| Private: Kiwanis Club of Monroe | $500 | Either | Full-time or Part-time | Established through the generosity of the Kiwanis Club of Monroe. | Union County resident – preference to Monroe area. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Record of community service. |
| Private: Las Amigas | $300 | Curriculum | Full-time | Established through the generosity of the Morven Chapter of Las Amigas. | Anson County resident – preference Morven area. Full-time associate degree or diploma program. Minimum 2.0 GPA. |
| LAWA (Latin Americans Working for Achievement) Scholarship | $1000 | Curriculum | Full-time | This program consists of a series of workshops for high school students and their parents to provide guidance and informational resources to encourage Latino and other minority teenagers to successfully complete high school and pursue a higher education. | LAWA designates one yearly scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to be assigned to a full-time student attending SPCC for two consecutive years, as long as the student maintains a 3.0 GPA. Contact: Ana Silva Rey |
| Margie and J.B. Watson Endowed Scholarship | $500 | Curriculum | Full-time or Part-time | In 2008, the scholarship was created by the partners of J.B. Watson & Company to honor the memory of Margie and J.B. Watson, a former South Piedmont Community College Board of Trustee member. The scholarship is for students enrolled in a Curriculum program at South Piedmont. | To be eligible, students must:
Awards are distributed as follows:
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| Mary Cornelia Burton Parks Community College Scholarship | $1500 | Either | Full-time or Part-time | Mary Burton Parks was a native of Norfolk, Virginia, and a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. She was married to John E. Parks, Jr. for 55 years and had 10 children. In the early years of her marriage, she traveled with her husband who was a career Navy cook. As the family grew, they settled in Virginia Beach where they lived on West Neck Road for 60 years. Mrs. Parks actively participated in her community through her church, Campbell’s Chapel AME, where she was a deaconess, missionary, choir member, and usher. She was a member of the United Order of Tents and The Red Hat Society. She served as a foster parent for children and seniors and was an entrepreneur as a Sara Coventry Jewelry representative and loved bargain shopping. Mrs. Parks most of all loved her family and was always there to see her children, grandchildren, and neighborhood children as they participated in church and school programs, scouting, and graduations. She had a quick wit and an infectious smile and taught her children to be kind and to practice the golden rule. She encouraged all of her children and grandchildren to pursue education and led by example. At age 65, she graduated from Tidewater Community College with an associate in arts degree in Human Services. Her most memorable quote was “Some people do, some overdo, some never do – how do you do?” The scholarship is sponsored by Mrs. Parks’ granddaughter and namesake Dr. Mary Lindsay-Barber in honor of the encouragement and inspiration she received from her beloved Grandma Sug. (Mary Cornelia Burton Parks) | The purpose of this Scholarship Fund is to provide support for educational scholarships for students who are accepted into and attend South Piedmont Community College, in particular to female students in underrepresented communities. |
| Maureen DeVitto Memorial Endowed Scholarship | $500 | Curriculum | Full-time or Part-time | In 2013, the scholarship was created by the generosity of John DeVitto to honor the memory of his wife Maureen DeVitto, a former nurse. The scholarship is for students enrolled in the Associate in Nursing or Practical Nursing program at South Piedmont Community College. | Preference given to students who:
Awards are distributed as follows:
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| Next NC Scholarship | $3000 | Curriculum | Full-time | The Next NC Scholarship is a financial aid program that helps most North As a student of South Piedmont Community College you will receive at least $3,000. Students with the greatest need for financial aid could qualify for additional funding | • A North Carolina resident who is eligible for in-state tuition |
| Pilot Club of Monroe Criminal Justice Scholarship | $500 | Curriculum | 6+ semester hours | In 2016, the scholarship was created by the generosity of the Pilot Club of Monroe for students enrolled in the Criminal Justice degree program at South Piedmont Community College. | To be eligible, students must:
Awards are distributed as follows:
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| Pilot Club of Monroe Scholarship | $1000 | Curriculum | 6+ semester hours | In 2009, the scholarship was created by the generosity of the Pilot Club of Monroe for students enrolled in the Special Education Concentration of the Early Childhood, Special Education program at South Piedmont Community College. | To be eligible, students must:
Awards are distributed as follows:
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| Robert and Jewell Lee Endowed Scholarship | $500 | Curriculum | Full-time or Part-time | In 2008, the scholarship was created by the generosity of Robert and Jewell Lee for students enrolled in a Curriculum program at South Piedmont Community College. | Preference given to students who are:
Awards are distributed as follows:
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| Robert D. and Jewell H. Lee Endowed Scholarship for Healthcare | $500 | Curriculum | Full-time or Part-time | In 2008, the scholarship was created by the generosity of Robert and Jewell Lee for students pursing a degree in Healthcare at South Piedmont Community College. | Preference is given to students who are:
Awards are distributed as follows:
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| Rufus Thomas Getzen Memorial Scholarship | $250 | Either | Full-time or Part-time | Established by Beverley Getzen of Wadesboro to honor the memory of her husband, Rufus Thomas Getzen. Awards funds for tuition, fees, textbooks and required course supplies to Curriculum or Continuing Education SPCC students. | To be eligible, Curriculum students must:
To eligible, Continuing Education students must:
Preference is given to Anson County residents. Awards are distributed as follows:
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| Private: SPCC Foundation General | $500 | Curriculum | 6+ semester hours | A general scholarship created by the SPCC Foundation and funded by employees of SPCC. | Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA. |
| Private: State Employees Credit Union Bridge to Career Scholarship (Set up link to application on website) | $500 | Continuing Education | Short-term training program (96-hour or more) | SECU Foundation has established the SECU Bridge to Career Program to help remove financial barriers for students seeking to obtain state-regulated or industry-recognized credentials through the Workforce Continuing Education Division of their local Community College that lead to sustainable wage careers within their local communities. Only be awarded one (1) CE SECU Foundation scholarship within a funding year and students must complete enrolled course within the program year. Preference given to students with limited or no access to financial aid from other programs. | Be a U.S. citizen and a North Carolina resident. |
| Private: State Employees Credit Union Scholarship | $N/A | Curriculum | Full-time | Established by the State Employees Credit Union Foundation of North Carolina. Scholarship exemplifies community service, “people helping people,” with an annual award of 2,500 per year for two years. | North Carolina Resident. Demonstrated Financial Need through FAFSA. Degree, diploma, or certificate program. Minimum 2.5 GPA. |
| State Utility Contractors Endowed Scholarship | $500 | Either | Full-time or Part-time | In 2006, the scholarship was created by the generosity of State Utility Contractors, Inc. for students enrolled at South Piedmont Community College who in reside in Union and surrounding counties. | Awards are distributed as follows:
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| Private: Susan M. Horne Endowment | $500 | Curriculum | N/A | Established by and funded through the generosity of Kenneth W. Horne Jr. and Chuck Horne in memory of their sister. | Resident of Anson or adjoining counties. Full-time in an Allied Health program. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference to practical nursing or surgical tech students and those planning to continue their education beyond the diploma level. |
| The Skilled Trades Scholarship | $500 | Either | Full-time or Part-time | The Scholarship will provide two (2) awards in the Fall semester and two (2) awards in the Spring semester in the amount of $500 for each award. The purpose of this Fund shall be to provide support for educational scholarships for students who are accepted into and attend South Piedmont Community College, and is specific to students enrolled in the following programs:
The Scholarship should be awarded to students enrolled in different trade programs each semester. | Eligible students must reside in Union County and possess a minimum 2.5 GPA if enrolled in a curriculum program. |
| Private: Tom Crooke Opportunity Fund | $500 | Either | Full-time or Part-time | Established to honor SPCC Trustee Chairman, Tom Crooke, who passed away in August 2014. | Curriculum & continuing education students. Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. |
| Private: Trustee & Foundation Leadership Endowment | $500 | Either | Full-time or Part-time | Created and funded through the generosity of members of the SPCC Board of Trustees and the SPCC Foundation Board of Directors. | Anson or Union county residents. 3.0 GPA, if curriculum student. Preference to SPCC GED graduates. Continuing education applicants must be recommended by instructor. |