Central Carolina Technical College Foundation Accepting Scholarship Applications
Sumter, SC (02/03/2025) — More than 100 scholarships from the Central Carolina Technical College Foundation are available for college students in Clarendon, Kershaw, Lee and Sumter Counties for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Scholarship awards range from $500 to $2,500 with most in the $1,000 range. The CCTC Foundation scholarship program assists students with education-related costs such as tuition, fees, books and classroom supplies like toolkits.
For the 2024-2025 academic year, the CCTC foundation awarded 87 scholarships in the amount of $69,300 to deserving CCTC students.
Students can visit cctech.edu/foundation to create a profile and complete the online application. The scholarship application will be open through April 25, 2025. Only one application is needed to determine eligibility.
Most scholarships are awarded based on program of study, GPA, county of residence or need. The Foundation's minimum requirement for each scholarship is a 2.0 GPA and the student must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at CCTC.
Several Foundation scholarships are available to support students in various fields and communities. Some provide opportunities for students from specific counties, while others honor professionals in fields such as nursing. Additional scholarships are tailored for students pursuing programs in environmental studies or industrial technology. There are also general, undesignated scholarships available.
Misty Hatfield, vice president for Institutional Advancement, encourages all students to apply. "Our donors' generosity makes it possible for students from all walks of life to benefit from CCTC Foundation scholarships. Whether you're a traditional student or an adult returning to the classroom, there are opportunities available to help cover expenses."
In addition to CCTC Foundation scholarships, the college also offers the Titan Tech Scholarship and the CCTC Scholars program as additional ways to offset the cost of tuition. Criteria for these programs can be found on the CCTC website at cctech.edu.
For more information about the CCTC Foundation scholarship program, call 803-774-3393 or email development@cctech.edu or visit cctech.edu/foundation.
The Central Carolina Technical College Foundation, Inc. is governed by a Board of Trustees separate from the Area Commission for Central Carolina Technical College and is dedicated to expanding the goals and mission of the college. The CCTC Foundation is operated exclusively for charitable education purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.
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