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Scholarships

What are Scholarships?

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.

 

North Carolina Home Builders Educational & Charitable Foundation, Inc. (NCHBECF)
The North Carolina Home Builders Educational & Charitable Foundation, Inc. (NCHBECF) will be granting a minimum of eight scholarships, ranging up to $1,000 each, to students entering community colleges or technical schools. One scholarship will be awarded in each of NCHBA’s eight regions. These scholarships are intended for students pursuing skilled trades in residential construction, such as carpentry, welding, plumbing, electrical work, masonry, etc. Second-year students are also eligible. The scholarships will specifically cover tuition, books, and academic fees. Importantly, eligible students do not need to be affiliated with an NCHBA member or be nominated by one.

This year, NCHBA introduces new opportunities for scholarships targeting rising juniors or seniors in a four-year university majoring in a construction-related field.  These university scholarships, along with the existing ones, do not mandate a familial connection with an HBA member. However, for the university scholarships, an HBA member's endorsement is required. You can access both applications as well as the requirements through this link.

 

Scholarship Newsletter from Student Scholarships 

January Newsletter

November Newsletter

October Newsletter

September Newsletter

*There may be scholarships in the newsletter that you can not find below

 

General Scholarships:

ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship- $1,000- 50 Awards

Niche Scholarship- $25,000- 1 Award

SM Scholarship- $2,000- 12 Awards

Be Bold Scholarship- $25,000- 1 Award

 First Baptist Church Community Scholarship- $500- 2 Awards

Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Scholarship- $500-$1,000- 1 Award

Mount Pleasant Only Scholarships

L. A. Dobson, Jr. Scholarship

 

The L. A. Dobson, Jr. Scholarship is designed to inspire and support students of Mount Pleasant High School to pursue a career in healthcare with the goal of giving back to their community and/or improving healthcare for other rural and underserved communities. Beginning Spring 2025, an annual $2,000 award will be given to one Mount Pleasant High School senior planning to attend an accredited two-year or four-year college or university to pursue a career in healthcare. Criteria for the award include academic achievement, community service, and an interest in community-based healthcare.

Eligibility Requirements
* Current Resident of North Carolina
* Graduating Senior from Mount Pleasant High School
* Interested in a Career in Healthcare

Application Deadline: March 31st. 

 

Apply Here

Mount Pleasant Elementary School Teacher Assistant Scholarship

 

This is a $500 scholarship for any Mount Pleasant High School student who also attended Mount Pleasant Elementary and Middle School. Students must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

 

Deadline: April 4th.

 

Apply Here

Mary Anna Lassiter Memorial Scholarship

 

The Mount Pleasant Food Ministry is offering 4 $3,000.00 scholarships to 2 boys and 2 girls in this year’s graduating class.  Students planning to further their education at either a community college, university or trade school are eligible.  This award is given in memory of Mary Anna Lassiter, an educator who gave unselfishly of her time to the Mount Pleasant community for many years.  To be eligible for this award, the student must demonstrate financial need, scholarship potential, good citizenship, and a minimum of 3.0 GPA. 

 

Deadline: April 1st .

 

Application Here

 

Wyatt Scholarship Fund

 

Robin Wyatt is a 1977 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School. She and her husband Mark established this scholarship fund in 2015 to aid a graduating senior at MPHS in pursuing a higher education. Requirements are: 1) must be an MPHS senior graduating in the spring, 2) plan to start your college education in the fall in a 2-year or 4-year accredited college, and 3) graduate with a minimum 3.25 GPA.

 

Deadline: April 15th

 

Application Here

Other Scholarship Opportunities

Doris Y Rogers Cabarrus County Agricultural Fair Scholarship

This is a $1,000-$5,000 scholarship that assists seniors in Cabarrus County and the Kannapolis City School Systems pursuing post-secondary education through a North Carolina college or university. Scholarship recipients must have demonstrated active participation in the Cabarrus County Fair and preference given to students pursuing post-secondary education in Agriculture or Family & Consumer Science.

 

Deadline: March 24th.

Application Here

 

American Industries Trade Scholarships 

Applications NOW OPEN for the American Industries Trade Scholarship which offers up to $10,000 for students pursuing a Trade or Vocational certification.

 

Early Deadline: March 28th.

Final Deadline: May 30th. 

 

Apply Here

 

BrandSource Trade Scholarships  

Now open, the BrandSource Trade Scholarship awards up to $12k for students pursuing an in-demand Trade certification.

 

Early Deadline: March 28th.

Final Deadline: May 30th. 

 

Apply Here

Workforce Development Regional Scholarships

 

The North Carolina Home Builders Educational & Charitable Foundation, Inc. (NCHBECF) will award up to eight $1,000 scholarships to community college or technical school students in each of NCHBA’s eight regions. Scholarships will be awarded to students who are entering a program considered to be a skilled trade in the construction industry (i.e., carpentry, welding, plumbing, electrical, masonry, etc.). Students do not have to be related to an NCHBA member nor do they have to be nominated by one. 

 

Deadline: April 20th.

 

Apply Here

 

 

 


Family Fellowship Scholarships 

In March, applications open for the Family Fellowship Scholarship, our college scholarship which offers up to $60,000 for students pursuing a bachelor's degree.

 

Application coming soon

Sam Leder ‘I Got Your Back’ Scholarship

 

Sam Leder was a father of two boys, a husband, son, and brother; a managing partner of a CPA firm; a City Council member, Eagle Scout; a dear friend to many people; and extremely dedicated to his community. His commitment to education and his love of volunteering are two underlying reasons why this scholarship has been established. Sam’s family and friends hope the recipients, just like Sam, develop a lifelong passion for helping their community grow and prosper, as well as cultivate deep roots with their neighbors and friends.

 

Deadline: April 1st.

 

Apply Here

 

 

 

 

American Industries Vet Tech Scholarship 

Later this summer, applications will open for the American Industries Vet Tech Scholarship which offers $24,000 for students pursuing a career in vet tech or animal science.

 

Apply Here

Charlotte Knights Scholarships

Charlotte Knights Healthcare Scholarship Presented by Atrium Health

 

This scholarship aims to improve educational funding for high school students interested in pursuing a healthcare career, the Knights and Atrium Health have committed to providing three $1,000 college scholarships to local high school seniors.

 

Deadline is: Monday, April 7th, 2025

 

Apply Here

Charlotte Knights STEM Scholarship Presented by Piedmont Natural Gas

 

This scholarship aims to improve educational funding for high school students pursuing STEM careers (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). The Knights and Piedmont Natural Gas have committed to providing three $1,000 college scholarships to local high school students.

 

Deadline is: Monday, April 7th, 2025

 

Apply Here

Caballeros de Charlotte Scholarship

 

This scholarship aims to improve educational funding for high school students from Hispanic/Latino backgrounds. The Charlotte Knights and Compass Group have committed to providing three $1,000 college scholarships to local high school seniors.

 

Deadline is: Monday, April 7th, 2025

 

Apply Here

Caballeros de Charlotte Scholarship

 

This scholarship aims to improve educational funding for high school students from Hispanic/Latino backgrounds. The Charlotte Knights and Compass Group have committed to providing three $1,000 college scholarships to local high school seniors.

 

Deadline is: Monday, April 7th, 2025

 

Apply Here