Foundation Endowed Scholarships
The Ruth B. Anthony Memorial Scholarship provides annual scholarships for an Office Administration curriculum applicant. The scholarship was established by her employer, Fields Young, Jr. of Shelby, to honor her years of dedicated service.
The Hoyt and Anne Bailey Scholarship was established by Mr. Bailey, Chairman Emeritus of the College’s Board of Trustees in memory of his wife, Anne Dover Bailey. The scholarship is given with preference to a need-based student demonstrating academic achievement in an Allied Health curriculum program.
The Billy and Lucille Bankhead Memorial Scholarship was established by their family to provide assistance to students who work while trying to achieve their educational goals. The scholarship provides an annual award, with preference to students enrolled in either an advanced manufacturing or early childhood education program of study at Cleveland Community College.
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 Severne Budd Academic Merit Scholarship was named by the Foundation’s Board of Directors to recognize Ms. Budd’s 20 years of service in the College’s Development Office. The award provides an annual scholarship for a student demonstrating strong academic achievement.
The Kay Chitty Memorial Scholarship was established by her family, friends and colleagues to honor her memory and recognize her years of dedication to Developmental Mathematics at Cleveland Community College. It is awarded to a full-time student pursuing an Associate Degree with a preference given to students who have successfully completed at least one Developmental Mathematics course. Additional preference is given to students having a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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 Technical Education Scholarship is awarded annually to a student enrolled in a technical education program. The scholarship was established by business and industry representatives, and citizens of Cleveland County.
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 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 technical education 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 Margaret P. Goodman Scholarship was established by local businesswoman, Margaret Goodman. The scholarship is awarded annually to a student enrolled in any Vocational Diploma Program. Preference is given to a student showing financial need.
The James B. Petty Scholarship was established by students, family and friends to honor the College's first President (1965-1990). The scholarship provides an annual award for a student enrolled in any curriculum program.
The John Schenck Scholarship was established in honor of the longtime Chairman of the College's Board of Trustees. The scholarship provides an annual award for students 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, Computer-Integrated Machining, 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.