Mount Pleasant High School

What are Scholarships?

Scholarships are also posted on the scholarship billboard outside Student Services: Ms.Green: Scholarship Chair (chelsea.green@cabarrus.k12.nc.us)

Scholarships are ongoing. It is important to be mindful of deadlines. Scholarships are monetary awards that help students fund their post-secondary education. Scholarships can be awarded for a variety of criteria including:

Merit (academic achievement, GPA, class rank, test scores, etc.)
Need (family financial situation)
Talent (athletic ability, artistic talent, etc.)
Affiliation (member of ABC Church, Child of Rotary Club, etc.)
Condition (diabetic, left-handed, cancer survivor, child of a veteran)

Getting started:

Check out these databases - you can enter your information and they will filter the opportunities for which you qualify.

A graphic announcing a $10,000 scholarship for North Carolina public high school students from the SECU Foundation.

The People Helping People Scholarship is now open! I have included the application process, FAQ sheet, and eligibility requirements. Please see Sofia Mejia if you have any questions about the application.

A parent or guardian MUST be a State Employee Credit Union member!

Eligibility Requirements

Application Process

FAQ Sheet

Mount Pleasant Only Scholarships

Fisher Family Scholarship

The Fisher Family Scholarship is designed to inspire and support students of Mount Pleasant High School who demonstrate excellence both in and out of the classroom. An annual $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to one Mount Pleasant High School senior planning to attend an in-state four-year college or university. Criteria for the award include academic achievement, athletic participation, community service, church involvement, and a demonstrated commitment to making a positive impact in their community.

The Fisher Family Scholarship celebrates the values of hard work, service, and faith that have shaped the Fisher family. This scholarship honors students who embody a well-rounded approach to life—those who pursue academic excellence while actively contributing to their school, community, and church. The Fishers believe that investing in students who demonstrate character, leadership, and dedication will create a ripple effect of positive change in Mount Pleasant and beyond. Their vision is to support students who will not only achieve personal success but will also return that success to their communities through service, leadership, and faithful stewardship.

In addition, the Fisher Family Scholarship is intended for students who are committed to completing a four-year degree without incurring student loan debt. Because student loans can create long-term financial burdens, applicants are asked to outline a realistic and thoughtful plan for achieving a debt-free education. This may include anticipated scholarships, grants, savings strategies, work plans, or other financial approaches that demonstrate a clear path toward graduating without student loan obligations.

Eligibility Requirements

● Graduating senior from Mount Pleasant High School

● Planning to attend an in-state four-year college or university.

● Participated in high school athletics

● Active in community service

● Demonstrated church involvement

Application Requirements

● Complete the Student Application (below)

● Submit Two Letters of Recommendation:

○ One from a teacher, coach, or school administrator

○ One from a community or church leader

● Copy of Academic Transcript

● Personal Essay addressing:

○ Your academic and career goals

○ How athletic participation has shaped your character

○ Your commitment to community service and church involvement

○ Your plan to graduate debt-free and how this scholarship will help

○ How you plan to give back to your community after graduation

Submit all application materials and any additional photos, videos, or other items you would like us to consider to : whitneyfisher77@yahoo.com

Apply Here

Application Deadline: March 31, 2026
Recipient Notification: May 1, 2026

Mount Pleasant Elementary School Teacher Assistant Scholarship

Mt.Pleasant Elementary Teacher Assistant’s Scholarship in Honor of Corey Cochran

Amount of Scholarship: $500.000

Any senior attending Mt.Pleasant High School who also attended Mt.Pleasant Elementary School and Mt.Pleasant Middle School.
Must have a GPA of 2.5
All applicants shall be considered without regard of race, creed, religion, national origin, sex or handicap. Financial need is considered.

Requirements:

Fill out application completely
Enclosed an official copy of latest high school transcript including GPA
Submit a letter of recommendation from one teacher
Submit a letter from parent/legal guardian explaining financial need
Submit a personal statement about yourself expressing hopes,ambitions, and educational goals

Mail application to:

Mt. Pleasant Elementary School

8555 North Drive

Mt.Pleasant, NC 28124

Attn: Teacher Assistant’s Scholarship/Amanda Drye

The winner will be announced at Senior Awards. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Application here

Deadline: April 2,2026

Other Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship Apply Here

Deadline: March 12th

Scholarship Apply Here

Deadline: March 2^nd

First Baptist Church Community Scholarship

First Baptist Church (FBC) of Kannapolis, NC is committed to improving its local community. The church understands that education leads to strong communities, so we are delighted to offer FBC’s first Community Scholarship. The First Baptist Church Community Scholarship will be extended to deserving students in the greater Cabarrus & Rowan County region. Because we believe character, leadership, scholarship, and service are integral to the success of our community, two $1,000 FBC Community Scholarships will be awarded to two students who exhibits these qualities from ten high schools in closest proximity to First Baptist Church.

Apply Here

Deadline: February 4^th

Please see Ms.Green for more scholarship opportunites!