Cumberland Community Foundation announced $1,042,300 in new and renewed scholarships at its annual scholarship awards reception on May 20, 2026. Students, family members, scholarship committee volunteers and donors attended the annual event held at Cape Fear Botanical Garden.
“For the third year, we are awarding over a million dollars in scholarships,” said Mary Holmes, CEO of Cumberland Community Foundation. “We continue to work with donors to grow this program and open the doors of opportunity for local students.”
Each year, students apply in two separate award cycles:…