Foundation Scholarships

Julia Alexander Memorial Scholarship

Established in 1981, this award is designated for a student in an office-related technology program who maintains a GPA of 2.5. This fund honors a past president of the college’s NCAEOP chapter. Selections and funding will be completed by NCAEOP.

Annas Memorial Scholarship

Established by the Annas Foundation, and supported by family and friends, to provide tuition and books for a Caldwell County student with a 3.0 GPA and unmet financial need.

Bill and Vivian Armfield Scholarship

This fund was established by David and Amy Clark to honor Bill and Vivian Armfield's contributions to CCC&TI. The recipient must be a Caldwell County resident pursuing an elementary education career through the college transfer program.

Rodney Anthony Armstrong Memorial Scholarship

Provides assistance for a student in the Automotive Systems Technology program with demonstrated financial need.

Casey Bastian Culinary Scholarship

Established in memory of Casey Bastian to provide tuition, fees, and books for a deserving culinary student.

Dr. H.E. Beam Scholarship

Dr. H.E. Beam Scholarship was established October 2000 in honor of Dr. H. Edwin Beam by friends, family and colleagues. The scholarship is for tuition, fees and/or instructional supplies for non-curriculum students in programs of study exceeding 90 contact hours leading to specific employment opportunities

David Bryan Beane Memorial Scholarship

Annual scholarship established in memory of Grayson Beane’s brother, David Bryan Beane, for a deserving truck driver training student in need.

Kenny Beane Scholarship

Established in 1998 by friends and family of Kenny Beane to assist students enrolled in a vocational certificate or diploma program.

Donna and Bob Belk Scholarship

Established in 2003 in memory of Donna Belk’s mother, Mrs. Charles Below and her aunts, Hilda Smith and Mildred Bell. To honor their years in education, the scholarship will be presented to a second year or transfer student with financial need who is enrolled in a Pre-Teaching or Health Sciences program.

Bernhardt Family Scholarship

Established in 2011 to provide need-based financial aid and mentoring for single parents enrolled full-time in an Associate degree or diploma program.

G. Lewis Bernhardt Scholarship

Established in 2003 from the estate of Mr. G. Lewis “Bub” Bernhardt. This scholarship provides financial assistance to TRIO/ETS students to enhance the ability of the student to continue their education. TRIO/ETS students are encouraged to speak with their TRIO/ETS counselor for application information.

 

Dr. Kenneth and Betty Boham Scholarship

Established to provide assistance toward tuition and fees for Truck Driver Training or Electrical Lineman students in the fall as well as assistance with High School Equivalency (HSE) testing fees in the spring.

Willis and Martha Jane Bonkemeyer Family Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship provides assistance with tuition and supplies for a deserving student in the first year of the Associate in Fine Arts Visual Arts program.

Boone Worthwhile Woman's Club Scholarship

To provide assistance toward the cost of tuition, fees, and books for a Watauga County resident with demonstrated financial need.

Wilson and Ola Brown Scholarship

Given in 1997 by Gilma Roberts, in memory of her parents, the recipient must be a first generation college student who attends full-time while enrolled in the college transfer program and have a 3.0 GPA.

Margaret “Peg” MacQueen Broyhill

Established in 2008 to honor Peg Broyhill for her many years of service to the Foundation of CCC&TI, recipient must be a full time curriculum student with a minimum 3.0 GPA who has unmet financial need and demonstrates a commitment to succeed.

Thomas H. Broyhill, II Memorial Scholarship

Endowed in memory of Tom Broyhill for a student with unmet financial need who is attending full-time while maintaining a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Spencer Bruining Memorial Scholarship

Established in 2021 by the Bruining Family, this scholarship is awarded to a deserving CCC&TI culinary student with financial need to assist with the cost of tuition, books, and supplies.

CCC&TI Foundation Incentive Scholarship

Established by the CCC&TI Foundation Board, Foundation Incentive Scholarship provides assistance, as available, to students for one class to continue their education after earning their High School Equivalency or Adult High School Diploma.

Dwight and Rose Church Dream Scholarship

Established by Jerry, Amy, and Patricia Church, this endowment will fund Dream Awards for students from Valmead and Happy Valley Schools. This gift is in memory of their father, Dwight Church, and in honor of their mother, Rose Church. Nominated by school counselors, teachers, and administrators, sixth-grade recipients must demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, and potential for success. 

Barbara L. Clark Scholarship

Established to provide a scholarship for a female student who is attending part-time while working full-time with unmet financial need. Program or length of study may vary.

 

Gladys Cobb Clark and Nellie B. Cobb Scholarship

Established to assist a Nursing or Ophthalmic Medical Personnel (OMP) student with unmet financial need.

Harold F. Coffey Scholarship

Established in memory of Harold Coffey in 2019 by the Coffey Foundation, Family and Friends, this merit-based scholarship is awarded to a non-Pell grant eligible CCC&TI student who is enrolled in an Associate of Applied Science or an Associate of Science degree program. The recipient must be a graduate of Caldwell County Schools or a certified homeschool within Caldwell County and have a minimum GPA of 3.5 (preferred top 10% of class). The recipient must also demonstrate civic or community involvement.

College Transfer Scholarship

A scholarship awarded to a college transfer student, graduating no later than the summer semester and accepted into a four-year college program for the following fall semester.

Marischa Cooke Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2011 in memory of former CCC&TI librarian, Marischa Cooke. The scholarship is for transfer students pursuing a degree in education who need financial assistance to complete studies at CCC&TI.

Kay and Patrick Crouch Music Scholarship

Endowed in honor of Kay and Patrick’s service to the college and community in enriching the lives of others through their music; funds designated for a deserving Fine Arts/music student. Student must be full-time and have already successfully completed the first year of music theory (MUS 121 – 122).

M. L. DeVane Scholarship

The Ebony Kinship Club of CCC&TI established this fund in 1975 to aid a student enrolled full-time at this institution.

Bill and Rose Dietz Scholarship

Established by Mississippi Furniture Xpress, this scholarship will help fund tuition for truck driver training students. The endowment is in honor of Bill and Rose Dietz, founders of Dietz Motor Lines, which operated from 1965 to 1995.

David Dill Family Scholarship

Established in 2021 to provide assistance to a deserving student enrolled in one of the following programs: Radiography, Sonography, or Nuclear Medicine. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

First Generation Scholarship

This scholarship provides assistance to students who represent the first in their family to attend college.

John A. Forlines, Jr. Educational Scholarship

Established in 2003 by friends and family of John A. Forlines, Jr. in honor of his many contributions and years of service to the college. Forlines was a founding trustee and served as the first chairman of the Board of Trustees. Funds are designated for a student planning to major in Business, Finance, or Information Technology.

John and Goldie Frazier Literature Scholarship

Established in memory of Mr. and Mrs. John Alexander Frazier to award an academically successful, graduating CCC&TI student who is pursuing an English degree.

Riley Thomas Greer Scholarship

Established from the estate of William White, Jr. in memory of his grandfather, Riley Thomas Greer. This fund will provide a merit scholarship to a deserving student who exhibits academic promise and is preferably enrolled, or plans to enroll, in a program leading to a degree in the sciences.

Dr. J. Laird Griffin Scholarship

This scholarship was established in honor of Dr. J. Laird Griffin and is awarded to a Caldwell County student in the health sciences field.

V. D. Guire Memorial Scholarship

Established in memory of Evelyn G. Allen’s father, V.D. Guire, this scholarship is awarded to a Caldwell County student with unmet need.

Rufus Gwyn Memorial Scholarship

To honor Rufus Gwyn, a former instructor of data processing, this scholarship was established by the faculty senate to aid students who demonstrate integrity, wisdom, concern for others, humility, and a capability to succeed. Students must demonstrate financial need and have a desire to continue their education. 

Hammary-Reid Scholarship

Established by Hammary Furniture Company to honor Sam Reid, a 50-year employee of Hammary. The recipients may be current employees, their children or spouses, retirees and direct descendants of employees and children. Applicants with the greatest need will be selected. 

Barton and Estoy Hayes Scholarship

Scholarships awarded to students who have graduated from Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy and are attending CCC&TI the following fall semester. The scholarship is awarded for tuition, fees, and books for the first college level vocational or technical curriculum course. Student must provide high school transcript to the Foundation Executive Director prior to fall semester enrollment of classes. Awarded contingent upon available funding.

 

Helen J. Hatley Achievement Award

The CCC&TI Board of Trustees established this fund in 1984 to honor Helen Hatley, Controller Emeritus. The award is presented each year to a student who has completed one half of the required hours in a specific technical or college transfer curriculum.

Jimmy and Nancy Hemphill Scholarship

This scholarship was established in August 1998 by friends, family and colleagues to honor Jimmy Hemphill, former executive vice-president, upon his retirement from CCC&TI. The recipient of this scholarship will demonstrate a personal drive to succeed, active college and/or community service, and demonstrate a history of academic achievement.

T. C. and Annie High Scholarship

Established by the family of T. C. and Annie High for a student from the southern part of Caldwell County who has unmet need.

Beverly Holt Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2003 by friends and family of Beverly Holt in her memory.  The scholarship is awarded to a cardiovascular sonography student with unmet need.

Industrial/Transportation Scholarship

Established May 24, 1994. Scholarships will be awarded to full-time and/or part-time students on the basis of achievement or financial need. A student must be beginning or continuing study in a technical field in the Industrial/Transportation Department.

Steve and Beverly Jaynes Adult Education Assistance Fund

Established to provide assistance to Adult Education students to enhance student success.

Laura Kimberly Gillikin Keller Scholarship

Established in memory of Laura Gillikin Keller to assist deserving nursing students in need.

Brent and Kathryn Kincaid Scholarship

In honor of Brent Kincaid, former chairman of the CCC&TI Board of Trustees, this scholarship provides assistance for tuition and books for children of full-time CCC&TI employees.

Claudia S. Kincaid Achievement Award

The friends and coworkers of the late Claudia Kincaid, Dean Emeritus, Student Development of CCC&TI, established this fund in 1983. The award is presented to a student who has completed one half of the required hours in a specific curriculum with a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or better.

J. Wade and Mary Sue Kincaid Memorial Scholarship

Established December 2000 by Steve and Kim Kincaid in memory of J. Wade and Mary Sue Kincaid. Scholarships will be awarded to students enrolled at CCC&TI (curriculum or non-curriculum) who are current Kincaid Furniture Company employees with over one year of service, spouses of eligible employees, retirees, or direct descendants of eligible employees or retirees.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship

Established in 2020 by the Bernhardt Family, this scholarship is awarded to an African-American CCC&TI student with financial need who is enrolled full-time and has a minimum GPA of 2.5 to assist with the cost of tuition, books, and educational expenses. The recipient must also demonstrate campus or community involvement.

Fred H. Kirby Memorial Scholarship

Established in memory of Fred Kirby by the American Legion Post 544 - Hickory to provide assistance for truck driver training students who are American Legion members or descendants.

Knights of Pythias Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to Caldwell County students based on unmet financial need. 

Lenoir Housing Authority Scholarship

This need-based scholarship is awarded to a student enrolled full time, with a minimum GPA of 3.0, and who is a current resident of Lenoir Housing Authority. 

Dr. Alice B. Lentz Work Scholarship

Established to provide on-campus work opportunities at CCC&TI to enhance the ability of TRIO/SSS students to gain work experience and income while they pursue their studies at CCC&TI.

Judy Levine Memorial Scholarship

Established in memory of Judy Levine, this scholarship is awarded to a student with demonstrated financial need who is pursuing an A.A.S. degree, with preference for an Early Childhood Education student. 

Boone Area Lions Club Scholarship

Established by the Boone Area Lions Club to assist a student living in Watauga County. The student or immediate family member must be visually impaired, the recipient of an eye or organ donation, or have donated an eye or organ. 

Lovelady Rescue Scholarship

Established in 2019 by Lovelady Rescue to assist deserving CCC&TI students enrolled in a Public Safety course or program.

Matt Malloy Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2022 in memory of former CCC&TI Communications Instructor Matt Malloy. Recipients are awarded based on faculty recommendation, with a preference for students who are single parents.

William Mast, Jr. Scholarship

Scholarship awarded in the spring semester to a CCC&TI Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) student toward the cost of books, uniforms, and supplies. Based on unmet financial need and the recommendation of the Watauga County Sheriff.

Charles McAfee Achievement Award

The CCC&TI Board of Trustees established this award to honor Charles McAfee, the first business instructor employed by CCC&TI. The award is given to a graduating high school senior enrolling in a business-oriented curriculum program based on character, extracurricular involvement, and academic record. 

Emory C McCall Scholarship

This scholarship provides financial assistance to deserving students. 

McConnell Memorial Scholarship

Established by sisters, Elizabeath McConnell Jarratt and Alice Howland McConnell, in memory of their parents, Loy Dixon and Adda Howland McConnell. Awarded to students demonstrating financial need who are preferably, but not exclusively, pursuing a career in the health field. 

Kathleen McGalliard Medical Scholarship

Endowed in 1981; this scholarship aids Caldwell Memorial Hospital employees and volunteers who enroll in a CCC&TI program approved by CMH Auxiliary.

Randy McGowan Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to students who show academic promise and demonstrate financial need. 

Captain and Mrs. Daniel D. McLean, III Scholarship

Scholarship provides assistance with tuition and books for a deserving student who is a Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout. 

Elizabeth M Miller Scholarship

Established by Dr. Kenneith K. and Betsy Humphreys in memory of Mrs. Humphreys's mother, Elizabeth M. Miller. This scholarship is awarded to a female student entering her second year, who has maintained a B average and is enrolled full-time. 

Gladys and Glenn Miller Memorial Scholarship

Established by Dr. Susan Maynard, in memory of her parents Gladys and Glenn Miller, to provide financial assistance for students in need.

Wayne J. Miller, Jr. Scholarship

Wayne J. Miller, Jr. Scholarship is used to provide scholarships for tuition, fees and/or instructional supplies for non-traditional students enrolled in courses of study exceeding 90 contact hours leading to specific employment opportunities. Award is based on self-declared need or instructor referral to the Dean of Continuing Education.

 

Dick and Nancy Mitchell Scholarship

Scholarship awarded to resident of Caldwell County. Student must be a college transfer student with unmet financial need (not met by PELL) who plans to obtain a Communications Degree after two years of study at CCC&TI.

Myron L Moore Jr Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate financial need. 

Morganton Eye Scholarship

Awarded to a deserving second-semester Ophthalmic Medical Assistant student with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Samuel William Orlando Scholarship

Established in 2003 as a memorial to Sam Orlando, an instructor at the Watauga Campus of CCC&TI, by his friends and family. The recipient must attend the Watauga Campus of CCC&TI and must have taken, or plan to take, at least two religion courses; however, no specific major is required.

 

Jerry and Gail Orr Scholarship

Established in 2006 by Jerry and Gail Orr. The scholarship will provide tuition for a student pursuing a degree in a science-related field.

Laurie Jan Orr Scholarship

Endowed in memory of Laurie Jan Orr; designated for a Visual Arts student with unmet financial need.

Peters Culinary Scholarship

Established in memory of Edwin Dana Peters to assist second-year culinary students demonstrating academic merit and need.

Orville B and Grace C Peterson Memorial Scholarship

Established by the estates of Orville B. and Grace C. Peterson, this scholarship is awarded to students demonstrating financial need. 

Tony Pope Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship is awarded to a deserving CCC&TI Truck Driver Training student demonstrating financial need. Based on recommendation from the Director of the Truck Driver Training Program.

Carl B. and Olene B. Prestwood Scholarship

The family and friends of Carl and Olene Prestwood established this scholarship in their memory to assist deserving students.

Eunice Query Scholarship

Established in honor of Eunice Query to assist a returning student who has a minimum GPA of 3.0 and who demonstrates good character and potential for success, as well as a desire to continue their education. 

Query-Hickman Scholarship

Established in honor of William H. Query and Lucille Query Hickman to assist a returning student who has a minimum GPA of 3.0 and who demonstrates good character and potential for success, as well as a desire to continue their education. 

C L Robbins Educational Fund

Established by the estate of Dr. C. L. Robbins, the recipient of this scholarship is selected on the basis of character, aptitude, worthiness, financial need, and satisfactory academic standing. 

Jack and Shirley Robbins Memorial Scholarship

Established as a tribute to Jack and Shirley Robbins by the Foundation of CCC&TI, this needs-based scholarship is awarded to Nursing and Truck Driver Training students.

Thomas M Robbins Nursing Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to nursing students who demonstrate financial need. 

Gilma Roberts Scholarship

Established in 2008 in memory of Gilma Roberts, CCC&TI retiree, by her family and friends. This fund will provide a scholarship to a deserving full-time student who has earned a 3.0 GPA or higher in college course work.

Rotary Club of Lenoir – Dent Sullivan Scholarship

Established in 2011 in memory of Dent Sullivan to fund scholarships for second-year CCC&TI students enrolled in any program. The recipient demonstrates potential for success and needs financial assistance to complete their education.

Cade Shaver Memorial Scholarship

Established in 1980 by the Cade Shaver Sunday School Class of the First Baptist Church, Hudson, NC. This scholarship is to be awarded to a Caldwell County resident with financial need who is majoring in religion, teaching or human services. Academic standards of progress must be maintained.

Mrs. D.L. Snyder Scholarship

Established in 1997 by the family of Mrs. Snyder on the occasion of her 95th birthday. Recipient must be enrolled in an allied health program and have a 3.0 GPA on a minimum 12 semester hours.

Dan and Ila Stallings Scholarship

This fund was established by Dr. Stallings’ wife and children to honor his years of service to CCC&TI and his many contributions to education. Scholarships are awarded to a second year student with financial need, who is enrolled in the Fine Arts program.

Dent and Louise Sullivan Scholarship

Established in 2003 to provide a scholarship to a deserving 2nd year full-time student working toward an accounting degree with plans to transfer to a four-year institution. 

Mason Thuss Memorial Scholarship

Established by the Thuss Family in memory of Mason Thuss, this scholarship will provide assistance toward the cost of tuition and books for a deserving student in CCC&TI’s Automotive Systems, Collision Repair and Refinishing, Electrical Systems or Electronics Engineering Technology.

TRIO/SSS Alumni Scholarship

The scholarship was established in 2005 by the TRIO Alumni Group. Any TRIO/SSS student may apply. See the TRIO/SSS staff for application information.

Diana E. Tye, BSN Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship is awarded to a second-year Nursing student in good academic standing with unmet financial need for books, uniforms, and supplies.

Madge Waller Scholarship

The Madge Waller Scholarship was established for first-year nursing students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher with unmet financial need. The scholarship was established in memory of Madge Waller, a former RN in the eastern part of NC who attended CCC&TI.

Ann and Guy Walters, Jr. Scholarship

Endowed in honor of Mr. Walters’ birthday; provides merit scholarship for deserving high school graduates to continue their education, earning an Associate Degree and has plans to pursue post-secondary education.

Linda C. Waters Art Fund

Given by Waters family and friends and the Caldwell Arts Council, the Linda C. Waters Arts Fund was established for enrichment of the arts toward scholarships or art department needs, and Culinary Arts students.

James Douglas Weiller Scholarship

Established December 2000 by Barbara and Don Weiller and Mia Weiller in memory of James Douglas Weiller. This scholarship is based on need for non-traditional students (25 years old and older) enrolled in the Truck Driver Training Certificate Program at CCC&TI.

June Wendelborg Scholarship

Established by June Wendelborg in 2002 to provide a scholarship to a deserving student with documented financial need. Student must be a Caldwell County resident who is and continues to maintain full-time enrollment status.

Sue Wilmoth Memorial Scholarship

Established in memory of Sue Wilmoth to provide assistance with tuition, books, and supplies for a student with demonstrated financial need.

Boyd C. Wilson Family Scholarship

Established in 2005 as a memorial to Boyd C. Wilson Sr. by his family. The scholarship will provide funds for a Caldwell County resident who plans to transfer to a 4-year university to obtain a teaching degree after completing training at CCC&TI.

Hugh and Martha Wilson Family Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 1997 by the children of Hugh and Martha Wilson. Recipients must be residents of Caldwell County with unmet need.