Scholarships
Local/Gaston County Scholarships
Community Foundation Gaston County Scholarships
Through the generosity of Community Foundation donors, CF is able to offer more than two dozen scholarships that recognize achievement, respond to financial need, and help build a future generation of community leaders. The criteria, application process, annual award amount, and deadlines vary. Click here to see a list of all available CF scholarships.
NCHSAA Athletic Scholarships
The NCHSAA Endowed Fund offers several scholarships to eligible student-athletes. Click here for a list of current scholarships.
Gaston College Scholarships
Gaston College offers many scholarships to students who plan to attend in the fall. You must apply to the school before you can apply to any scholarships. Click here for the list of current scholarships.
Gaston College SPARC4 Scholarship
Gaston College was recently awarded a second National Science Foundation grant to support students interested in STEM careers as part of the on-going SPARC program. This new grant includes two years of scholarship funds at Gaston College and another two years of scholarship funds at UNC Charlotte. The total scholarship amount is up to $27,000, based on financial need. Students must have a GPA of 3.0 in order to qualify. Students will need to apply to Gaston College first then they can apply for this scholarship here.
Gaston College Promise Proposal - Final.docxGC Promise Scholarship
This scholarship is for students who have completed at least 15 credit hours in the CCP program or have completed a CCP pathway at Gaston College. Students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA in their CCP coursework, have a 3.25 or higher unweighted high school GPA, and enroll in a minimum of 15 credit hours at Gaston College in the fall semester immediately following high school graduation. Students meeting the minimum criteria qualify for the GC Promise Scholarship but will need to submit the scholarship application upon enrollment at Gaston College. The GC Promise Scholarship will cover the cost of in-state tuition and fees up to $5,000 per student. This amount is typically sufficient to cover the cost of in-state tuition and fees at Gaston College for two academic years
A-1. Official Notification of AFJROTC Private Pilot Scholarship Opportunity.pdfA-4. Flight Academy Parent-Guardian Instructions (v1).pdfCSAF Private Pilot Scholarship Program
The Air Force is funding scholarships for AFJROTC cadets to attend private pilot training at public/private universities during the summer of 2020. Selected cadets will be identified through competitive boarding process. The scholarship will pay for transportation, room and board, academics, and flight hours required to potentially earn a Private Pilot’s Certificate (PPC) through an in-residence collegiate program that is approximately 8 weeks in length.
Applicants must be current sophomore, junior, or senior AFJROTC cadets (active or reserve status) who understand they are volunteering for a scholarship to a public/private university. There is no military service commitment or obligation, nor does program completion justify acceptance to military service. The application is now open. Please see documents below for more information.