Central Piedmont Community College Surpasses $4 Million in Annual Scholarship Disbursements

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Central Piedmont Community College reached a milestone in the 2024-2025 fiscal year by providing $4.2 million in scholarships to 2,451 students, marking the first time the college's annual scholarship disbursements have crossed the $4 million threshold. This increase of over $1.2 million from the previous fiscal year demonstrates the college's commitment to expanding access to education and empowering students across the region. On average, scholarship recipients received nearly $1,750 each, compared to just over $1,000 the previous year.

Key Takeaways:

  • Central Piedmont Community College provided $4.2 million in scholarships to 2,451 students in the 2024-2025 fiscal year, a $1.2 million increase from the previous year.
  • The average scholarship award was nearly $1,750, compared to just over $1,000 the previous year.
  • Generous donors to the Central Piedmont Community College Foundation have provided critical funding to support students through various scholarship programs, including new scholarships in areas aligned with workforce development needs.
  • Donors have established programs such as the Duke Energy line worker scholarship and enhanced scholarship support for U.S. military veteran students.
  • Jae Taylor, an emergency medical sciences student, received the Merancas Technical Career Scholarship, which supports students in hands-on fields leading directly to the workforce.
  • Itala Flores, who graduated with an associate degree in fine arts, received multiple scholarships, including the Levine Scholarship, the Kappy McClenaghan Scholarship, and the Board of Trustees Endowed Scholarship.
  • Duke Energy has been a longstanding supporter of the college, providing grants and increasing its scholarship contributions to support students in the line worker program.

Statistics:

  • 2,451 students received scholarships in the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
  • $4.2 million in scholarships were disbursed to students.
  • The average scholarship award was $1,749.11.
  • 100% of the 2,451 students who received scholarships were from the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
  • 71% of scholarship recipients received more than $1,000.
  • 21% of scholarship recipients received the maximum award of $2,000.

Sources:

  • Central Piedmont Community College
  • "CPCC Surpasses $4 Million in Annual Scholarship Disbursements" (no date, just a release)
  • "Central Piedmont's Scholarship Portal Now Open for 2026-2027 Academic Year"