SANFORD - Are you interested in science, math, or engineering? Would you like to receive a grant of up to $6,000 per year to pay for your education?

Central Carolina Community College is current accepting applications for the STEP-UP Student Scholars Program.

The STEP-UP Student Scholars Program at CCCC is a National Science Foundation funded scholarship program for students who have demonstrated financial need and are interested in completing associate degrees (A.S., A.E, or A.A.S) in a field of science, math, or engineering.

Application requirements include:

• Students should apply for this scholarship in the spring.
• Students should have a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.8.
• Students must demonstrate financial need. Financial need will be determined by completing the online FAFSA forms.
• Students should complete the online scholarship application, which includes a short essay detailing how this scholarship will increase their likelihood of success not only at the community college but beyond.
• Students should arrange for two letters of recommendation (at least one of which must be from a STEM instructor) to be sent to Dr. Rodney Powell (Central Carolina Community College, 1105 Kelly Drive, Sanford, NC 27330).
• Preference will be given to students who reside in Chatham, Harnett, or Lee counties.

To learn more about this program, visit: www.cccc.edu/stepup.

For more information about the STEP-UP program, contact: Dr. Rodney Powell, Executive Director of Center for Academic Excellence, Central Carolina Community College, by telephone 919-718-7462 or by email at rpowe757@cccc.edu.

For information about Central Carolina Community College and its programs, visit its website, www.cccc.edu or call the college at 919-775-5401.