The Foundation of CCC&TI
Other Sources of Financial Assistance
Bank of Granite Literacy Fund
Funds are given by the Bank of Granite to assist literacy students who have special needs.
Barton and Estoy Hayes Scholarship
An incentive scholarship for Career Center students to continue their education at the college level. To graduating students completing a Career Center program, the foundation will honor certificates issued by the Career Center which can be exchanged for tuition, fees, and textbooks up to $100 each for the first college level vocational or technical curriculum course in which they enroll at CCC&TI.
Dr. H.E. Beam Scholarship
Established October 2000 in honor of Dr. H. Edwin Beam by friends, family and colleagues. The scholarship is for tuition, fees and/or instructional supplies for non-curriculum students in programs of study exceeding 90 contact hours leading to specific employment opportunities. Based on self-declared need, referred by instructors in the applicable programs and approved by the Dean of the Corporate and Continuing Education Department or her/his designee. (Contact hours subject to change as recommended by administrators.)
CCC&TI Foundation Child Care Fund
Provides funds to assist needy students with child care expenses. Applicants should see the ChildCare/Career Counselor in Student Services for additional information.
CCC&TI Foundation Incentive Scholarship
This scholarship pays up to $100 for tuition, fees, and books for students who receive an adult high school diploma or general educational development certificate (GED) from CCC&TI. Award certificates will be sent to students shortly after they complete one of the two programs.
The Dream Scholarship
Recipients of the "Dream" scholarship are provided free tuition when they enroll at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute. Sixth grade students are nominated by their teachers, guidance counselors, and principals. To be selected, a student must:
1) Be enrolled in the sixth grade in Caldwell or Watauga counties.
2) Demonstrate academic achievement.
3) Be the child of parents who do not have a college bachelor's or associate degree.
4) Show potential for success through leadership qualities, group involvement or community activities
John A. Forlines Jr. Educational Scholarship
Established in 2003 to honor Mr. Forlines for his devotion to education and for his tireless energy, dedication, and hard work in making our community a better place to live. Selection criteria are still to be determined.
Kathleen McGalliard Medical Scholarship
The Auxiliary of Caldwell memorial Hospital established this scholarship to aid deserving students enrolled in the nursing program. Preference will be given to employees of Caldwell Memorial Hospital. Selection is performed by the Auxiliary. One of the two scholarships has been named the Dr. Jane T. Carswell Scholarship to honor Dr. Carswell.
Lorraine Mummert Scholarship
This fund was established to honor Lorraine Mummert and to encourage the parents and family members of identified Caldwell County high school graduates to continue their education at CCC&TI.
Specifically the scholarship will:
1) provide tuition payments for a one-time curriculum or continuing education class or
2) pay for transportation/child care expenses for a literacy class for the parents and eligible siblings of Caldwell County high school graduates who attended at least one semester at Gateway School or any other alternate school designated to address the needs of high risk students.
Special provisions are:
1) Students must have graduated after April 1999
2) the scholarship is only valid at CCC&TI and will not exceed $200 per scholarship year
3) selection of users will be identified by the graduate and shall not exceed two (2) users per family. (Definition of family is mother, father, stepmother, stepfather, brother, sister, step-brother, step-sister or any "significant other" involved in the family)
4) users of this scholarship must not have graduated from any post-secondary institution
5) funds will be dispersed as financial aid with the users receiving no direct cash. Caldwell County Public Schools will identify qualified graduates.
David Pittman Emergency Assistance Fund
Established by friends and family of Dr. David Pittman, former CCC&TI faculty member and administrator, this fund is used to aid Watauga campus students facing emergency situations. Assistance is limited to $40 in any semester and may be returned to the fund. Any faculty or staff member may initiate action by contacting the Watauga campus financial aid office.
Gilma Brown Roberts Emergency Assistance Fund
This fund was established in 1982 by the institution's staff and faculty to aid students facing critical emergency situations. Assistance may not exceed $40 in any semester and may be returned as a gift to the fund. Any faculty or staff member may initiate action for a student by contacting the Financial Aid Office or the dean of student services.
Turn Your Life Around - Gateway Scholarship (J.E. Broyhill Fund)
This scholarship is for tuition, fees and/or books for students enrolled at CCC&TI who have completed at least one semester at Gateway High School and graduated from high school. Applicants are selected by the “Turn Your Life Around” committee. Applications are available at Gateway School.
