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Foundation Scholarships

Each year, the SCC Foundation helps to change student lives. For the 2023-2024 academic year, over $180,000 was awarded through 100 different scholarships to more than 125 deserving students.

These scholarships help local students, many of whom do not qualify for federal student aid. This money allows students to pay for tuition and books—which in many cases means not having to work two jobs, having extra money for child care, or being able to finish their degree sooner.

Scholarship Application submissions for Academic Year 24-25 is closed as of Monday, April 15, 2024.


Academic Excellence Award

This award is for graduating high school seniors. One high school senior from each public high school in ÁùºÏͼ¿â County will receive this award. This award does not require a separate application but does require a letter of recommendation from a teacher or principal and a list of all extracurriculars.

Minimum Requirements to Receive Award

  • Complete 
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher (weighted)
  • Be enrolled at ÁùºÏͼ¿â Community College as full-time student starting in the Fall semester
  • from a teacher or principal
  • of all extracurricular activities

Letter of recommendation and list of extracurriculars can be submitted electronically above or mailed to:

SCC Foundation
P.O. Box 318
Clinton, NC 28329


ÁùºÏͼ¿â Promise

SCC will pay all tuition and fees not covered by financial aid or other scholarships up to 4 semesters towards program of study.

Minimum Requirements to Receive Award

  • Graduate from a ÁùºÏͼ¿â County high school (public, private, or homeschool)
  • Apply to ÁùºÏͼ¿â Community College by March 1 with a 3.0+ unweighted high school GPA
  • Verify NC residency for in-state tuition purposes
  • Complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA by April 15
  • Complete  by April 15 for each year of eligibility
  • Enroll full-time (12+ credit hours) in a curriculum degree or diploma program the fall semester following high school graduation
  • of extracurricular activities, work record and community service

Summary of extracurriculars, work record, and community service can be submitted electronically or mailed to:

SCC Foundation
P.O. Box 318
Clinton, NC 28329

Maintain Eligibility

  • Complete at least 12 credit hours each semester
  • Maintain a cumulative college GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • Uphold the Student Code of Conduct

Books, supplies, and program-specific fees are not covered by ÁùºÏͼ¿â Promise. SCC reserves the right to limit the number of ÁùºÏͼ¿â Promise scholarships awarded.


Smithfield Hog Production Scholarship

This award is for graduating high school seniors planning to enroll in the Animal Science Program or Agriculture related studies at ÁùºÏͼ¿â Community College during the 2024-2025 academic year. This award does not require a separate application but does require that you provide a summary of all extracurriculars, work record and community service.

Minimum Requirements to Receive Award

  • Complete the 
  • GPA of 2.5 or higher (weighted)
  • Be graduating high school senior from Clinton, Hobbton, Lakewood, Midway or Union
  • Be planning to enroll in Animal Science or Ag related program at ÁùºÏͼ¿â Community College
  • Be planning to enroll as full-time student in Fall 2024
  • of extracurricular activities, work record and community service

Summary of extracurriculars, work record, and community service can be submitted electronically or mailed to:

SCC Foundation
P.O. Box 318
Clinton, NC 28329


Dominion Energy Promesa Scholarship

This award does not require a separate application.

Minimum Requirements to Receive Award

  • Must be of Hispanic/Latino heritage
  • Apply to ÁùºÏͼ¿â Community College
  • Complete the  by April 15 for each year of eligibility
  • FAFSA Completion not required
  • Be planning to enroll as full-time student in Fall 2024 in a curriculum degree or diploma program following high school graduation

Maintain Eligibility

  • Complete at least 12 credit hours each semester
  • Maintain a cumulative college GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • Uphold the Student Code of Conduct

Books, supplies, and program-specific fees are not covered by SCC Promesa. SCC reserves the right to limit the number of ÁùºÏͼ¿â Promesa scholarships awarded.


ÁùºÏͼ¿â Community College Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit that cultivates community support for SCC and seeks funding from the private sector to support the college mission.

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