Scholarships Available to Continuing Ed Welding Students

The State Employees' Credit Union (SECU) is providing 10 Corporate and Continuing Education scholarships to eligible Central Piedmont students who are enrolled in the college's continuing education welding classes during the fall 2019 semester.

student weldingEach $500 scholarship will help a student gain the new job-related welding skills they need to succeed in the field or upgrade their current welding skills to excel in the workforce. Scholarship funding may be applied toward the cost of registration fees, books, certification fees, course supplies, and other educational expenses associated with the college's "Introduction to Stick Welding" continuing education course.

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Qualifications

  • Must be a U.S. citizen and a North Carolina resident.
     
  • Must be in one of the following target groups: An unemployed or underemployed adult, member of the N.C. National Guard, a military veteran or spouse, or an underserved population in a specific workforce sector or area. Note: Underemployed will be defined as individuals earning 200% below the federal poverty level. Preference will be given to students with limited or no access to financial aid from other programs.
     
  • Must enroll in "Introduction to Stick Welding," a course which leads to an industry-recognized credential.
     
  • Must not be an employee or family member of an employee of the State Employees' Credit Union or SECU Foundation.

Application and Selection Criteria

Interested and eligible students should complete the application to be considered for the scholarship. The scholarship awardees will be selected by the Central Piedmont SECU Scholarship Selection Committee. All decisions are final.

For additional information, contact Becky Hall at becky.hall@cpcc.edu or at 704.330.4204.

Award

This scholarship is credited to the student's business office account for related tuition, books, and fees.

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