South Piedmont students have access to a wide variety of scholarship opportunities that can reduce — or even eliminate — the cost of attendance.
Internal Scholarships
Internal scholarships are funded through the College Foundation and are available exclusively to students attending the college. These scholarships are made possible through the generosity of our donors.
External Scholarships
External scholarships are offered by outside agencies, organizations, businesses, and government entities. Students can apply for these opportunities through the sponsoring organization’s application process.
External 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.
Internal Scholarships
These scholarships are offered through the South Piedmont Foundation.
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.
*Continuing education (non-credit) courses are referred to as Skills Development courses.
| Scholarship | Criteria/Additional Requirements | Fall Distribution |
|---|---|---|
| Albert and Christine Hendley Memorial Scholarship | • Be a resident of Anson or Union county • Minimum GPA requirement of 2.5 or higher, if enrolled in curriculum program • Have successfully completed 9-12 semester hours • Provide a letter of recommendation from a current faculty member | (1) $2,500 |
| Alex Kahle Memorial Endowment | • Be female • Be a Union County resident • Be a graduating high school senior • Be a full-time student • Minimum GPA of 2.5 • Regular participation in community service activities • One letter of recommendation | (1) $500 |
| Barnhardt Family Endowment | • Have successfully completed six (6) semester hours in Accounting, Business Administration, or Early Childhood Education Degree programs • Minimum GPA of 2.5 • Be a Union County resident | (2) $1,000 |
| Ben & Dot Williams Memorial Endowment | • Be enrolled in an associate’s degree or diploma program • Demonstrate a financial need | (1) $500 |
| Ben & Lillian Gray Rivers Endowment | • Be an Anson or adjoining county resident • Be enrolled in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, or Early Childhood Education program • Be a full-time student • Minimum GPA of 3.0 | (2) $500 |
| Brownette S. McLeod Nursing Endowment | • Be enrolled full-time • Minimum GPA of 3.0 • Be enrolled in Practical Nursing or a Health program | (1) $500 |
| Carpenter Healthcare Endowment | • Be enrolled in a Health program • Minimum GPA of 2.0 | (10) $500 |
| Catherine Elizabeth (CE) Covington Memorial Endowment | • Be enrolled in an associate’s degree or diploma program or enrolled in a minimum of twenty (20) hours in an occupational Skills Development program • Minimum GPA of 3.0, if already enrolled | (1) $500 |
| Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Company Endowment | • Must be enrolled in a curriculum or career related Skills Development program | (10) $500 |
| Dr. Jerry McGee Endowment | • Be enrolled in a curriculum or Skills Development program • Be an Anson or Union County resident • Minimum GPA of 2.5 • Demonstrate a financial need | (1) $500 |
| Dr. John McKay Presidential Endowment | • Be enrolled in a curriculum or Skills Development program • Be an Anson or Union County resident • Minimum GPA of 3.0 | (1) $500 |
| Eric Dixon Memorial Endowment | • Be a Union County resident • Be enrolled in the Automotive Systems, Construction Management, Electrical Systems, Heavy Equipment Operator, HVAC, Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Systems, Machining, Mechatronics, Plumbing, Truck Driving, or Welding program • Minimum GPA of 2.5, if in a curriculum program • Demonstrate a financial need | (1) $500 |
| First Citizens Bank Endowment | • Be enrolled in a curriculum or Skills Development program | (1) $500 |
| Freedom Scholarship Endowment | • Be enrolled in a Skills Development program • Be a veteran or active duty service member | (1) $500 |
| General Endowment | • Be enrolled in an associate’s degree program • Minimum GPA of 3.0 • Be an Anson or Union County resident | (1) $500 |
| Harvey H. Leavitt Memorial Endowment | • Be an Anson County resident • Minimum GPA of 2.5, if in a curriculum program • Demonstrate a financial need | (1) $500 |
| Hoyle W. Lee Endowment | • Be enrolled full-time in a Health or Nursing program • Be an Anson or adjoining county resident • Minimum GPA of 2.5 | (1) $500 |
| James A. Hardison, Jr. Memorial Endowment | • Be enrolled full-time in the Business Administration program • Be an Anson County resident • Minimum GPA of 3.0 | (4) $500 |
| Jeff Wydra Memorial Endowed Scholarship | • Be enrolled in Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration, Construction Management Technology, Electrical Systems Technology, or Heavy Equipment Operator program | (1) $500 |
| Margie & J.B. Watson Endowment | • Be enrolled in a curriculum program • Be an Anson County resident • Minimum GPA of 2.5 • Demonstrate a financial need | (1) $500 |
| Maureen DeVitto Memorial Endowment | • Be enrolled in a Health Program • Be an Anson or Union County resident • Minimum GPA of 3.0 | (1) $500 |
| Monroe Rotary Club Endowment | • Be a Union County resident • Be a graduating high school senior • Regularly participates in community service • Letter of recommendation | (1) $500 |
| Robert & Jewell Lee Endowment | • Be enrolled in a curriculum program • Be an Anson County resident • Minimum GPA of 2.5 • Demonstrate a financial need | (1) $500 |
| Robert & Jewell Lee Healthcare Endowment | • Be enrolled in a Health program • Be an Anson County resident • Minimum GPA of 2.5 • Demonstrate a financial need | (1) $500 |
| State Utility Contractors Endowment | • Be a Union or adjoining county resident | (2) $500 |
| Susan M. Horne Endowment | • Be enrolled full-time in a Health program • Be an Anson or adjoining county resident • Minimum GPA of 3.0 | (2) $500 |
| Ty-Par Commercial Realty Endowment | • Be enrolled in a vocational program • Be a Union County resident • Minimum GPA of 2.5, if enrolled in a curriculum program • Demonstrate a financial need | (1) $500 |
| W. Cliff Martin Endowment | • Be enrolled full-time in a curriculum program • Be an Anson County resident • Minimum GPA of 3.0 | (1) $500 |
| William Dunlap (WD) Covington Memorial Endowment | • Be enrolled full-time in the Business Administration degree program • Be an Anson or adjoining county resident • Be a second-year student • Minimum GPA of 3.0 | (1) $500 |
| Arlene Stephens Memorial Scholarship | • Be enrolled in a Skills Development program leading to a career (Ex. Advanced Manufacturing, Auto Body, CNA, EMT) | (1) $300 |
| Breanna Rae Ringersen Scholarship | • Be enrolled in the BLET program • Be a Union County resident • Demonstrate a financial need | (1) $500 |
| Carol Tyson Womens Leadership Scholarship | • Be female • Be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credit hours • Minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 • Be a Union County resident | (1) $500 |
| Columbus McKinnon Educational Scholarship | • Be enrolled in Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, Industrial Systems, Machining Technology, Mechatronics Technician, or Welding program | (2) $500 |
| Law and Public Safety Club Scholarship | • Be an Anson or Union County resident • Be enrolled in Criminal Justice Technology Degree, EMS-Paramedic Bridge Degree, Criminal Justice Technology – Forensic Science Degree, Paralegal Technology Degree, and/or Public Safety Administration Degree program • Minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 • Be an active member of the Law and Public Safety Club | (1) $300 |
| Donnie Lawrence Memorial Scholarship | • Be enrolled in the Associate in Engineering degree program • Be a Union County resident • Have completed one semester of study • Minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 | (1) $1,000 |
| Human Services “Pursuing Excellence” Scholarship | • Be enrolled in a Human Services Degree program with intent to transfer to a senior (4-year) institution and major in a social services field • Be an Anson or Union County resident or a resident of an adjoining county • Minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 | (1) $300 |
| James Bushong Memorial Scholarship | • Be enrolled in the Science, Math, Engineering, or Technology programs • Be an Anson County resident • Be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) semester hours • Have completed one semester of study • Minimum GPA requirement of 2.5 | (2) $500 |
| Jane & Paul Gettinger Scholarship | • Be enrolled in the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN), Practical Nursing, or Nursing Assistant (CNA) program • Minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 • Demonstrate a financial need | (1) $1,000 |
| Jane E. Montgomery Memorial Scholarship | • Be enrolled in an associate’s degree program • Be an Anson County resident • Minimum GPA requirement of 2.5 • Demonstrate a financial need | (2) $250 |
| Kenneth Collins Memorial Scholarship | • Be enrolled in a curriculum or Skills Development program • Minimum GPA requirement of 2.5, if enrolled in a curriculum program | (1) $500 |
| Kiwanis Club of Monroe Scholarship | • Be a Union County resident • Minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 | (4) $500 |
| Luke Adams Memorial Scholarship | • Be enrolled in the Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration, Automotive Systems Technology, Construction Management Technology, Electrical Systems Technology, or Plumbing program | (1) $250 |
| Mary Cornelia Burton Parks Community College Scholarship | • Be female | (2) $1,500 |
| Rufus Thomas Getzen Memorial Scholarship | • Be enrolled in a curriculum program or a Skills Development program • Minimum GPA requirement of 2.5 for curriculum students or have a grade of S-satisfatory on any Skills Development course • Demonstrate a financial need | (2) $250 |
| The Skilled Trades Scholarship | • Be a Union County resident • Minimum GPA requirement of 2.5 if enrolled in a curriculum program • Be enrolled in the Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration, Automotive Systems Technology, Construction Management Technology, Electrical Systems Technology, Plumbing, Truck Driving, or Welding program | (2) $500 |
| Wadesboro Civitan Club Scholarship | • Preference is given to those enrolled in a Health program • Preference is given to an Anson County resident | (1) $1,000 |
Tips for Maximizing Your Financial Aid Awards
Apply to both national and local scholarships to maximize opportunities.
Prioritize local scholarships where applicant pools are smaller.
Use scholarship search tools regularly and update profiles often.
Tailor application essays to match scholarship criteria.
Track deadlines carefully and apply early.
Never pay a scholarship application fee.
Never provide your social security number on a scholarship application.