The Library Scholarship application deadline is approaching fast! The CPCC Library offers two $500 scholarships each semester to help support students as they pursue their educational goals at CPCC.  The deadline for submitting an application for the Spring semester scholarships is Oct. 31^st. To be eligible for the CPCC Library Scholarship, applicants must:

• be a full-time student, currently enrolled in 12 credit hours or more in an approved degree program leading to a two-year degree.
• have a cumulative CPCC GPA of 2.5 or higher. A copy of current transcript must be submitted with application.
• submit a completed application with supporting documents.
• write an original 500 word essay on how the CPCC libraries have helped you achieve your educational goals thus far.
• submit a letter of recommendation from a current CPCC instructor.

Visit http://www.cpcc.edu/library/scholarship for more detailed information on the application process.

Please extend your congratulations to the five Library Scholarship winners for Spring 2011.  They were each awarded $200 for their academic excellence, their contributions to the community and their winning essay.  The Central campus library has a display of their photographs together with their essays so that you can get to know them.  They are:

Jennifer Barrett – graduating Summer 2011 and plans to continue for a Masters degree at UNCC

K. Lee Stevenson – graduating Fall 2011 from our paralegal program

Kendra Hart – graduating Fall 2011 and planning to get a 4-yr degree in child psychology

Lisa Cook – graduating May 2011 and plans to become an elementary school teacher

Triet Pham – graduating May 2012 and planning to get a 4-yr degree in finance and accounting

For more information about the library scholarship program, click here.