The Foundation of CCC&TI

Scholarships Awarded by Faculty/Staff Nominations

Julia Alexander Memorial Scholarship

Established in 1981, this award is designated for a student in an office-related technology program who maintains a GPA of 2.5. This fund honors a past president of the college's NCAEOP chapter.

Arts and Sciences Faculty Scholarship

Established in 2003 to honor retired arts and sciences faculty, this scholarship will be awarded to a graduate of the college transfer program.  If awarded to a math student, it will honor Lloyd Coffey; if a history student, it will honor Ray Huckabee.

Wilson and Ola Brown Scholarship

Established in 1997 by Gilma Roberts in honor of her parents.  The recipient must be a full-time student enrolled in the college transfer program, a first-generation college student born in Watauga County and have a 3.0 GPA on a minimum of 12 semester hours.

Business Club Scholarship

The Business Club of CCC&TI established this fund in 1989. An annual award is presented to a student enrolled in a business curriculum.

Frazier Literature Scholarship

This scholarship was given in memory of Mr. and Mrs. John Alexander Frazier. It is awarded to academically successful students who are pursuing English degrees. A committee from the arts and sciences department selects recipients.

Helen J. Hatley Achievement Award

The board of trustees of CCC&TI established this fund in 1984 to honor Helen Hatley, Comptroller Emeritus. The award is presented at graduation each year to a student who has completed one half of the required hours in a specific technical or college transfer curriculum with a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or better. Other criteria include integrity, humility, concern, wisdom, dependability, and desire to continue one's education at CCC&TI, and potential for employment or continuing education after graduation.

Jimmy Hemphill Scholarship

This is an endowed scholarship established in 1998 by Jimmy Hemphill’s friends, family and colleagues to honor him on the occasion of his retirement. A committee appointed by the president will select the recipient. Student selected must have a positive approach to life, personal drive to succeed, college or community service and 2.75 GPA on 12 semester hour’s credit.

Claudia S. Kincaid Achievement Award

The friends and co-workers of the late Claudia Kincaid, Dean Emeritus, Student Development of CCC&TI, established this fund in 1983. The award is presented at graduation each year to a student who has completed one half of the required hours in a specific curriculum with a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or better. Other criteria include extracurricular involvement, concurrent employment while enrolled, and potential for success after graduation.

Elizabeth M. Miller Scholarship

Established by Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth K. Humphreys in memory of Elizabeth M. Miller. The funds are designated for a 2nd year, full-time, female student who has at least a B average for the first year of college. Nominations will be made by faculty/staff and will be selected by the scholarship committee.

Eunice Query Scholarship

Established in July of 1995 as an endowed perpetual scholarship to honor Ms. Eunice Query.  This scholarship will be awarded to a student nominated by faculty or staff with selection to be made by a faculty committee. Criteria include a grade point average of 3.0 after the completion of two academic semesters; a desire to continue one's education; worthiness evidenced by character, integrity, concern for others, dependability, potential for success; involvement in extracurricular activities, community involvement, and/or work experience.

Query-Hickman Scholarship

Established in 1993 to honor William Hunter Query and Lucille Query Hickman, this scholarship will be awarded to a student nominated by faculty or staff with selection to be made by a faculty committee. Criteria include a grade point average of 3.0 after the completion of two academic semesters; a desire to continue one's education; worthiness evidenced by character, integrity, concern for others, dependability, potential for success; involvement in extra-curricular activities, community involvement, and/or work experience.