Explore Debt-free Options with Scholarships and Grants

female teacher standing behind student while pointing to a computer screenNeed-based and merit-based scholarships are awarded for a host of reasons – choice of major, community involvement, special interests, creative talents – and that’s just to name a few. Regardless of your economic situation, take every opportunity to lessen the financial burden of college.
Central Piedmont has over 250 scholarship opportunities available each year. Students can access a number of these opportunities by completing the General Scholarship Application on Academic Works for summer and fall.
Important Deadlines:
  • The Summer 2022 application deadline is April 30, 2022.
  • The Fall 2022 & spring 2023 priority application deadline is May 15, 2022.
  • The Spring 2021 application deadline is November 30, 2020.
Students who complete the general application will automatically be considered for all auto-match scholarship opportunities. Certain opportunities may require supplemental information (i.e. transcripts, essays, letters of recommendation, etc.).