Scholarships

This scholarship award is $500. To be eligible, you must be in enrolled in an essential or career program as defined by NC Careers. The maximum number of students who can receive this award is 30 per year. To apply, contact Josh Gebbia at jgebbia@spcc.edu or 704.272.5306.

This scholarship is available to students pursuing both credit and non-credit (skills development) programs at South Piedmont. Anson Advantage covers the full amount of your tuition and fees, once all other federal and state financial awards are applied. You must submit proof of Anson County residency only once, but you must complete an application for each term that you intend to enroll. The application is available electronically through Etrieve. For more information, contact Kate Black at kblack@spcc.edu.

Golden LEAF awards up to $925 per term, or up to $1,850 per year. This scholarship opportunity is available to students pursuing both credit and non-credit (skills development) programs at South Piedmont. To be eligible, you must reside in a qualifying county (both Anson and Union qualify) and be in enrolled in an essential or career program as defined by NC Careers. You must complete an application for each term that you intend to enroll. The application is available electronically in Etrieve.

This scholarship opportunity is primarily for students pursuing non-credit (skills development) programs at South Piedmont. To be eligible, you must be in enrolled in an essential or career program as defined by NC Careers. The maximum award amount is $750. You must complete an application for each term that you intend to enroll, and the Residency Determination Service must also be completed.

South Piedmont is still working to determine which programs will be eligible under new federal rules. A FAFSA is required.

• Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship – Up to $55,000/year for high-achieving community college students transferring to a four-year institution.
• Horatio Alger Scholarship – $10,000–$25,000+ for students who have overcome adversity and demonstrate financial need.
• Dell Scholars Program – $20,000 plus support services for first-generation, low-income students.
• Elks National Foundation Scholarship – $4,000–$50,000 based on academics, leadership, and need.
• Scholarship America – Administers numerous scholarships for a wide range of students, including adult and community college learners.
• College Board BigFuture Scholarships – Provides various scholarship opportunities and matching tools for students at all stages, including community college.
• Fastweb Scholarship Search – Large national database of scholarships, including many for community college and nontraditional students.

• Union County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. – Offers multiple scholarships, including the Inspire to Achieve Adult/Nontraditional Scholarship. Eligibility requirements include: Union County residency and enrollment in an associate degree program.
• Union Power Cooperative Scholarship – To be eligible, you must live in a home served by Union Power, and you must have demonstrated financial need, academic excellence, and community involvement. This award is typically given to high school seniors, but is also available to community college students. The award amount is up to $1,000.
• North Carolina Community Foundation – Offers hundreds of county-based scholarships, many open to community college students.
• CFNC Scholarship Search – Statewide database with filters for community college students.
• Charlotte Mecklenburg Community Foundation – Local donor-funded scholarships often open to community college students.
• Local Civic Organizations – Rotary Clubs, Lions Clubs, Chambers of Commerce, and faith-based organizations frequently offer scholarships with fewer applicants.