Midlands Gives Happening Now. Donate Today! »
For Students »

What We Do For Students

Thanks to generous donors, we’ve awarded millions of dollars in scholarships to students working to reach their full potential. High school seniors and college students can apply for multiple scholarships with one online application.

Our Impact

Thousands of students are achieving higher education with less debt, while we keep talent rooted in our community and cultivate leaders to enrich the Midlands and beyond.

Arielle Mazique
2025 Dinkins Family Scholarship Recipient

Quick Stats

28% are first generation college students

200+ scholarships awarded annually

66% of scholarships are renewable for up to 4 years

When are applications open?

200+ Scholarship Opportunities with One Application

High school seniors and current college students can apply for more than 200 scholarship awards online with one general application. Scholarships are available for two-year, four-year, and advanced degree programs.

Apply on the Scholarship Portal

Scholarship Timelines

New Applicants

January 1

General Application Opens

March 5

General Application Closes

End of April

Award notification sent to students

June

Scholarship award form due

Mid-July

Scholarship awards sent to educational institutions of awardees

Renewal Students

January 1

Renewal follow up form is accessible on scholarship dashboard

January 31

Renewal follow up is due

End of April

Award notification sent to students

June

Scholarship award form due

Mid-July

Scholarship awards sent to educational institutions of awardees

“At Central Carolina Community Foundation, we’re part of a large family of donors who, like us, believe in one important principle: when we lift up those in need within our community, the entire state benefits.”

Jim “Soni” Sonefeld Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation donor-advised fund

Set Up a Scholarship Fund

Do you have the desire to give back to students? We make it easy for you to help deserving students pursue their dreams while achieving your own charitable goals.

Learn More

Central Carolina Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that connects and mobilizes people and resources to strengthen our community.