FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Endowed
Scholarship Awards
The Ruth B. Anthony Memorial Scholarship provides annual scholarships for an Office System Technology curriculum applicant. The scholarship was established by her employer, Fields Young, Jr. of Shelby, to honor her years of dedicated service.
The Hoyt Q. Bailey Scholarship was established by Mr. Bailey, Chairman of the College's Board of Trustees. The award provides an annual scholarship for a student enrolled in any curriculum program.
The John and Sally Barker Scholarship provides an annual scholarship for a student enrolled in any curriculum program. It was established by the Cleveland Community College Foundation Board of Directors to recognize the Barker’s many contributions to the community.
The Gene Borders Memorial Scholarship was established by his family in his memory. The scholarship is awarded to a student enrolled in the Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Diploma Program. The scholarship is open to all Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration students, with preference given to students with families. Preference is also given to students demonstrating financial need and to employees of the Cleveland County Schools maintenance department.
The Cleveland Community College Student Government Association Scholarship is awarded annually to a student in any curriculum program. The scholarship was established by the Student Government Association to support education in the community.
The Cleveland Community College Endowed Tech Prep Scholarship is awarded annually to a student enrolled in the tech prep program. The scholarship was established by business and industry representatives, and citizens of Cleveland County.
The Fraley Family Academic Merit Scholarships are awarded annually to two recent high school graduates from any of the four area high schools who have demonstrated academic excellence.
The John L. and Margaret S. Fraley Scholarship is awarded annually to a student enrolled in either a business curriculum or a tech prep program. The scholarship was established by the Fraley Family of Cherryville to support education in the community.
The LeGrand Family Scholarship was established by local businessman, Stuart LeGrand. The scholarship provides an annual award for a student enrolled in any curriculum program.
The Dr. William D. Simpson Memorial Scholarship provides an annual scholarship for a student enrolled in either the Practical Nursing or the Associate Degree Nursing Program. The scholarship was established by his wife, Mrs. Barbara Simpson of Shelby, in his memory.
The Thornburg/DeChant Endowed Scholarship was established by College President, Dr. L . Steve Thornburg and his wife Margaret (Peg) in honor of their parents. The award provides an annual scholarship for a student enrolled full-time in one of the following programs: Practical Nursing, Associate Degree Nursing, Machining Technology, Welding Technology, Accounting, or Business Administration.
The Joe Whisnant Memorial Scholarship provides an annual scholarship
for a student enrolled in any curriculum program. It was established by his wife, Mrs. Lou Alice Whisnant of Shelby, in his
memory.
The Margaret B. and H. Fields Young III Scholarship was established by
Margaret and Fields Young of Shelby. The scholarship is awarded with preference
to a student enrolled in their second year of study at Cleveland Community
College.
Annual Scholarship Awards
The Anonymous Firefighters Scholarship is awarded to a high school graduate that is enrolled full-time in any curriculum program of the College and is a relative of a firefighter. It is an annual award given by an anonymous donor established to support education in the community.
The Cleveland Community College Student Government Association Scholarships (4) are awarded to one graduate each, from Burns, Crest, Kings Mountain, and Shelby High Schools enrolled in any curriculum program of the College. These are annual scholarships established by the Student Government Association to support education in the community.
The Josh Ferree Memorial Scholarship was established by his family and friends in his memory. The annual award provides a scholarship for a student enrolled in the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) and/or the Criminal Justice Certificate.
The Edgar B. Hamilton/First National Bank Scholarships (4) are awarded annually to a recent graduate of Burns, Crest, Kings Mountain or Shelby High School enrolled in any curriculum program of the College.
The North Carolina Community College Trust Fund Scholarships were established by an act of the North Carolina Legislature. The scholarships are awarded to students showing financial need and/or academic merit.
The Time Warner Cable of Shelby Scholarship is awarded annually to a student enrolled full-time in the Broadcasting Technology Program of the College. This is an annual scholarship established by Time Warner Cable of Shelby to support education in the community.
For more information on how you can participate in educating the citizens
of
Rusty Patterson Executive Director 484-4025
E-mail the Foundation at patterson@cleveland.cc.nc.us
Updated March 23, 2006