Scholarships

Learn more about scholarship opportunities at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences.

You may think you can’t afford a small, private, specialty college like Cabarrus College, but you can! Cabarrus College is the least expensive private college in NC, and we offer a generous array of scholarships to make college affordable and accessible to every student who wants to attend.

Students must be a US citizen or eligible non-citizen for all scholarships, awards and tuition discounts, with the exception of the Atrium Health Forgivable Loan.

*All scholarships are stackable (can be combined with other scholarships but cannot exceed the cost of attendance).

How to apply for scholarships

Step 1

To apply for all scholarships (need- and merit-based), complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov as soon as possible after October 1 of the year before you wish to enroll. Be sure to list our Cabarrus College school code 015358 under the school selection.

Step 2

If you are from NC, verify your residency at NCresidency.org to be considered for very generous state scholarships for NC students with demonstrated need. Our financial aid team will contact you and help you from there.

Institutional Scholarships

Only a current FAFSA form is required to qualify for all Institutional scholarships unless otherwise noted in the descriptions below.

Direct-from-High-School Student Scholarships

For first-time, full-time students who enroll directly from a North Carolina high school (within one year of graduation, with no previous college).

Cabarrus Cares Scholarship

Covers up to 100% of tuition and general fees, after expected family contribution and other grants and scholarships are applied, for students from North Carolina who also demonstrate financial need.

Amount: Varies

Merit Scholarships

Based on high school academic performance (grade point average) and standardized test scores (ACT or SAT) as follows:

President’s Scholarship: Weighted high school GPA 4.0 or higher and ACT score 24 or higher or SAT composite score 1160 or higher
Amount: $3,000/year

Dean’s Scholarship: Weighted high school GPA 3.50 - 3.99 and ACT score 21-23 or SAT composite score 981-1159
Amount: $2,000/year

Program Chair’s Scholarship: Weighted high school GPA of 3.00 - 3.49 and ACT score 18-20 or SAT composite score 960-980
Amount: $1,000/year

New Student Legacy Scholarship

Awarded to new students who are dependents (as determined by the FAFSA) of Cabarrus College alumni. You must notify the Financial Aid office of your eligibility.

Amount: $500/year

1942 Club Award

Need- and merit-based award for students with a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher and demonstrated financial need. The number of scholarships distributed is based on the fund balance.

Amount: $1,000/year

Transfer Student Scholarships

For new transfer students who previously attended a US regionally accredited institution of higher education.

North Carolina Community College Partners Scholarship

Need-based award for new students who enroll full time directly from Central Piedmont Community College, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College or Stanly Community College; must have a community college cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Covers up to 100% of tuition and general fees, after expected family contribution and other grants and scholarships are applied, for students from North Carolina who also demonstrate financial need. Those with a previous bachelor’s degree are not eligible, but may qualify for the tuition discount program.

Amount: Varies

North Carolina Community College Allied Health Transfer Scholarship

Merit-based award for new transfer students who enroll full time directly from any NC community college into an allied health bachelor’s degree program (Biomedical Sciences, Community Health & Wellness, Community Paramedicine, Health Sciences Leadership and Development, Medical Imaging or Respiratory Therapy); must have a community college cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Amount: $1,500/year

North Carolina Community College Nursing Transfer Scholarship

Merit-based award for new transfer students who enroll full time directly from any NC community college in a bachelor’s degree nursing program (RN-BSN or four-year BSN); must have a community college cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Amount: $1,500/year

Transfer Student Legacy Scholarship

For new transfer students who are dependents (as determined by the FAFSA) of Cabarrus College alumni. You must notify the Financial Aid office of your eligibility.

Amount: $500/year

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Transfer Scholarship

For new transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa, the national honor society for two-year colleges. You must provide proof of membership to the Financial Aid office.

Amount: $1,000/year

Second Degree Scholarships

For new undergraduate students with a previous bachelor’s degree from a US regionally accredited institution of higher education.

New Directions Scholarship

The New Directions Scholarship is a unique opportunity for full-time (12 credit hours or more) students with a previous bachelor’s degree in any field who want to pursue an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.

Student must have a GPA of 3.25 or higher from the most immediate previous bachelor’s degree and has $6,000 or more in unmet need (using tuition and general fees cost)

Amount: $3,000/Academic year

Second Bachelor’s Degree Tuition Discount

75% tuition discount for new undergraduate students with a previous bachelor’s degree who must complete prerequisite “bridge” courses to finalize their application to a degree program at Cabarrus College. Must enroll as a non-degree student in bridge courses necessary for admission consideration.

Other Scholarships and Aid

Atrium Health Teammate Dependent Scholarship

For full-time, dependent (as determined by the FAFSA) students whose parent/guardian is employed by Atrium Health. You must notify the Financial Aid office of your eligibility.

Amount: $1,000/year

Owl Scholarship

For students with demonstrated need and extenuating circumstances.

Amount: Varies

North Carolina Need Based Scholarship

Created by the 2011 North Carolina General Assembly, this is a need-based program for NC residents attending private institutions of higher education located in North Carolina.

Eligibility

Applicant must meet the following eligibility requirements

Be a North Carolina resident as well as an N.C. resident for tuition purposes, as defined by the N.C. Residency Manual
Be enrolled as an undergraduate student in at least 6 credit hours at a qualifying private North Carolina campus
Demonstrate a certain level of financial need based on calculated Student Aid Index (SAI) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Meet requirements for the Federal Pell Grant (except the SAI range restrictions)
Have not exceeded the lifetime limits for receiving this funding as determined by that state agency
Student cannot have already earned a Bachelors degree

Amount

The value per grant will vary according to information generated from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Enrollment impacts funding levels.

Application Procedure

Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), listing at least one qualifying private North Carolina institution. Consideration for the grant is automatic once the FAFSA is filed. NC residency must be confirmed by the student's application for residency.

This assistance is applied only to the cost of tuition, fees and books for the current academic year.

Endowed Scholarships

These scholarships are awarded by the Cabarrus College scholarship committee based on a combination of criteria including financial need, instructor recommendation, merit, essay response, volunteer and club and activity participation as well as program of study.

The Endowed Scholarship application is emailed to all currently enrolled students on their Cabarrus College email around April 1 each year. The application must be electronically completed and returned to the financial aid office by the last day of May.

Only students who have completed at least two clinical courses in their current program are eligible to apply for these scholarships each spring. Master's level students are not eligible to apply for the endowed scholarships.

Dianne O. and Richard H Snyder Scholarship
Thomas Haywood Scholarship
Louise Harkey Memorial Scholarship
Robert Weaver Scholarship
Dr. John J. and Doris Smerznak Scholarship
Caroline Walker Memorial Scholarship
Dr. W. Russell Floyd Scholarship
Dr. Linny and Joyce Baker Nursing Scholarship
Kay Linker Pediatric Nursing Merit Scholarship
Mary “Gibby” Lee Scholarship
Jean Tippett Partridge Memorial Scholarship
G.E. Lentz Plumbing and Heating Scholarship
Anita A. and Terry L. Brown Scholarship
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas T. Long, III Scholarship
Susan Howell Bare Nursing Scholarship
Volunteers of Atrium Health Cabarrus Scholarship
Cabarrus College General Scholarship
Cabarrus College Student Scholarship
Johnette Padgett Whitley Nursing Scholarship
Beatrice Waddell Calloway Scholarship
Atrium Health Cabarrus Medical Staff Endowed Scholarship
Charlotte Radiology Medical Imaging Scholarship
Rose Liberto Nursing Scholarship
Dr. George W. Liles Scholarship
Ralph A And Sandra B. Barnhardt Scholarship
Ruby Dickerson Whitfield Memorial Scholarship

Community Scholarships

These scholarships are subject to change based on available funding.

Cabarrus County Medical Society and CCMS Alliance Scholarship
UPS Foundation Scholarship
Wells Fargo Scholarship

Foundation Scholarships

Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship Fund

Other Scholarships

Students should investigate scholarship opportunities available through their and/or parents' employers, memberships or club affiliations, churches or resources accessed via the Internet.

Examples include

Concord Business and Professional Women's Organization
Foundation for the Carolinas
The Great 100 Scholarship Program
North Carolina League for Nursing

In addition, many occupational groups support students who are interested in pursuing a career in their field.