Scholarship Opportunities

The Kara Kloiber Make a Difference Award: $5000.

Seniors only, please nominate a fellow senior – Faculty/staff and self-nominations are not permitted. This award honors the life of Kara Kloiber '93, she will forever be remembered for her love of CCHS and her spirit of embracing the CCHS community, inclusiveness, charity and service.

All applications are due by Monday, March 30, 2026. Questions? Contact Jane Carano

CCHS Alumni Association Scholarship: $2000.

This application is only open to CCHS students who have a parent who is an alumnus of Charlotte Catholic. Students apply for this scholarship themselves.  

All applications are due by Monday, March 30, 2026. Questions? Contact Jane Carano

Class of 1989 Memorial Scholarship: $500

Seniors may self-nominate, and fellow students and faculty/staff may also nominate a senior. Please apply or nominate a senior student whose life has been affected by cancer.

All applications are due by Monday, March 30, 2026. Questions? Contact Jane Carano

We’re excited to announce the inaugural Waldron Family Scholarship for Political Science, Government and Public Policy—a new opportunity designed to support the next generation of civic leaders and changemakers. This $5,000 scholarship, renewable for each year of college study, is open to 12th-grade CCHS students who plan to major in Political Science, Government or Public Policy in college. The Waldron Family Scholarship is more than financial support—it’s an investment in students passionate about public service, leadership, and shaping the future. Interested students should click the link to learn more about eligibility requirements and to apply. The application requires completion of 2 essays and a teacher recommendation. All materials must be submitted by March 31, 2026.

Don’t miss this chance to be part of something new and impactful—apply today!

The Arrive Alive Scholarship is now accepting applications. They will award ten $5,000 scholarships to high school seniors. Students will be selected based on their grades, school and community involvement, SAT or ACT scores, and a presentation designed to inspire their peers to abstain from underage drinking and driving or distracted driving. A copy of the scholarship application is available for download on the Michael A. DeMayo website.

Applications will be accepted through Monday, March 23, 2026.

The Charlotte Metro Area Relocation Council (CMARC) is pleased to share information about the Jane Osborne Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship offers a one-time $1,000 award to one qualifying Charlotte-area high school senior. The scholarship is open to current seniors who relocated to the Charlotte area anytime between 8th grade graduation and 12th grade. Applications are due by March 2, 2026. Seniors who believe they are eligible should come to the Counseling Office to pick up an application.

Applications are now open! This award recognizes North Carolina high school seniors who plan to attend a postsecondary program in North Carolina next fall. Submit a short essay and your application by February 8, 2026. Apply HERE!

For full details, visit the website or stop by the Counseling Office.

Lift Up Carolinas (formerly Assistance League of Charlotte) has opened its 2026 scholarship application season, running November 30, 2025 – March 22, 2026. Seniors can apply HERE. More information is available at liftupcarolinas.org.

Scholarships are available for seniors attending a Mecklenburg County high school who are either planning to enroll full-time at one of the 17 UNC system campuses (min. 3.0 weighted GPA and 1100 SAT / 21 ACT) OR planning to enroll full-time at CPCC (min. 2.5 weighted GPA).

Lift Up Carolinas awards scholarships based on community service, academic performance, and financial need. For questions, email: scholarship@lucarolinas.org.

The CLT Foundation serves students who have any physical, developmental, or intellectual disability, condition or chronic illness. This could be anything from autism, down syndrome, cancer survivors, cerebral palsy, kids with severe trauma injuries, etc.

Scholarship Criteria:

• Life altering medical, physical or mental circumstances (illnesses, diseases, conditions, etc.) or other special needs conditions.
• Financial need.
• Commitment to academic achievement.
• Character and leadership ability.
• High school seniors living in Charlotte-Mecklenburg county or any of the 10 surrounding counties.

Applications are due March 20th. The application and more information can be found at this link. Scholarships will be $2,000 to $10,000 over year per recipient (renewal each year). CLT Foundation will be giving out over $125,000 in scholarships this year.