Apply for Scholarships

Scholarship Applications are Now Open for 2026-2027!

Scholarships are provided through the Rowan-Cabarrus Foundation and the generosity of individuals, organizations, and businesses throughout our region. A scholarship review team selects recipients for scholarships awarded by the College. Students who are on academic or financial aid suspension are not eligible to receive scholarships.

The scholarship program includes both merit-based and need-based awards and is competitive, with selection criteria that may include academic excellence, achievement, leadership qualities, financial need or other requirements established by scholarship donors.

Awards are generally limited to tuition assistance and require recipients to maintain a minimum GPA to remain eligible. Scholarship funds must be used during the academic year in which they are awarded; unused funds do not roll over and will be returned to the scholarship. Students must submit a new scholarship application each year to be considered.

How to Apply for Scholarships

1. Scholarship applicants must apply to Rowan-Cabarrus Community College.
2. Applicants should submit their FAFSA form to the Federal Student Aid programs beginning January 1 of every year. (Select “Rowan-Cabarrus Community College” using school code “#005754” in the “Colleges to Receive Information” section.)
3. Applicants can then apply for scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year using their student credentials!

Applicants can apply for scholarships for each academic year beginning February 1. The deadline for all high school scholarship applications is March 21. General scholarship applications for new and returning students, which high school students are also eligible to apply for, remain open until June 1.

Helpful Hints

• Your Username is the beginning portion of your Rowan-Cabarrus student email address.
• Your password is the same as your Rowan-Cabarrus student email password.

Questions

Please contact the Foundation Office at foundation@rccc.edu if you have any questions.