Student Success Scholarship Application 2025-2026

The Davidson-Davie Community College Foundation offers competitive, merit-based scholarships for deserving graduating students to assist with outstanding educational costs or support transfer to advanced degree programs. The application is now open for students graduating in May 2026 (or Dec. 2025 if you finished early).

DEADLINE: Submit the application by midnight, Sunday, March 15, 2026. A letter of recommendation from an instructor/Davidson-Davie employee is also required by this date. Late applications and letters of recommendation will NOT be accepted!

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: 

  1. Current Davidson-Davie student graduating from a curriculum program in May 2026 (or Dec. 2025 if you finished early). Note: if you have 1 or 2 classes to take during the summer in order to complete your degree, you can still be eligible; please let us know on the application.
  2. Minimum of 1 semester completed at Davidson-Davie
  3. Minimum 3.5 cumulative Davidson-Davie GPA as of the end of fall 2025 (overall GPA, not term/semester GPA). In some cases, program GPA may be considered if above 3.5 [check StormTrac for your cumulative GPA on your unofficial transcript]
  4. Complete the online scholarship application (including a letter of recommendation from an instructor/Davidson-Davie employee) by the deadline
  5. Complete the online graduation application – usually due by mid/late March (more info found here: Graduation Info – keep an eye on this page for updates) 
  6. Participate in a virtual or in-person interview in April if selected as semi-finalist (date to be determined)
  7. Please note: CCP High School/Dual Enrolled, Early College, Valley Academy, CCR/GED/AHS, and continuing education students are NOT eligible (eligible applicants must have already graduated high school by June 2025).

SELECTION PROCESS:
Applications will be reviewed after the March 15 deadline to select semi-finalists, with REQUIRED interviews in April (date to be determined). Scholarship winners will be determined after the interviews and announced at graduation in May.

QUESTIONS:
Contact Kristi Louya at Kristi_Louya@davidsondavie.edu

Student Success Scholarship Application 2025-2026

Please complete all fields below.

  • Be sure to check your Davidson-Davie email for important updates.
  • Example: ADN Nursing Program - Associate in Applied Science
  • If you haven't yet graduated high school, you will not be eligible for this scholarship.
  • If you haven't yet graduated high school, you will not be eligible for this scholarship.
  • Minimum cumulative (overall) GPA of 3.50 as of the end of fall 2025 is required. Program GPA may be considered if 3.50 or higher. Term/semester GPA does not count. Check your curriculum transcript in StormTrac before you apply! https://selfservice.cloud.davidsondavie.edu/student/Student/Transcripts
  • Example: "I have class 9 to 11" or "my classes are online so my Mon/Thurs are open". Also list if you'll have any conflicts if interviews are held on a Mon/Thurs.
  • If you will have summer classes, please specify.
  • The deadline to apply for May 2026 graduation is usually mid/late March (summer application deadline is July 1st). If you are not eligible to apply for graduation then you will not be eligible for this scholarship.
  • The deadline to apply for May graduation is usually mid to late March (summer application deadline is July 1st).
  • Note: This is a required field. If the instructor/employee prefers, they can email the letter directly to the Davidson-Davie Foundation at Kristi_Louya@davidsondavie.edu. In this case, please upload a document (e.g., Microsoft Word) including the instructor/employee's name and stating that the letter will be emailed to Kristi.
    Max. file size: 200 MB.
  • What has been your most meaningful learning experience at Davidson-Davie, inside or outside the classroom? (No minimum or maximum word count, but more detail helps your chances; at least a paragraph is suggested! Tip: save your response elsewhere in case your application doesn’t submit.)
  • What are your plans after graduation? Will you transfer to another college, pursue an advanced degree, or start a career in your field? (No minimum or maximum word count, but more detail improves your chances; at least a paragraph is suggested! Tip: save your response elsewhere in case your application doesn’t submit.)
  • What does Student Success mean to you? (No minimum or maximum word count, but more detail improves your chances; at least a paragraph is suggested! Tip: save your response elsewhere in case your application doesn’t submit.)
  • Examples may include: semesters on the Dean's list; graduating with Honors or High Honors; scholarships received; invitation to honor societies such as NSLS, PTK; Global Scholar; degree-specific awards/honors; job-specific awards/honors; Athletics awards/honors; etc.
  • Examples may include any leadership positions held, and the years of your participation. Please also include if you participated in any Davidson-Davie organizations, such as: TRiO program; International Education/Study Abroad; Clubs; Peer Mentor program; Work Study; Athletics; etc.
  • I certify that the information given on this application is complete, accurate, and true to the best of my knowledge. I understand my signature gives the Davidson-Davie Community Foundation permission to release any appropriate information in correspondence with donors and the scholarship committee.
  • Submission Note: After clicking Submit, you should see a confirmation page and receive a confirmation email to your Davidson-Davie email. If you don’t, review the application and make sure all required (*) questions are completed.