Central Piedmont Alum Wins Prestigious National Scholarship for UNC Charlotte Studies

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation has awarded the Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship to 60 community college students in the U.S., supporting their studies at four-year institutions. One of the recipients, Monisha 'Mo' Pirela, recently graduated from Central Piedmont Community College with an associate degree in Architectural Technology. Pirela, recognized as a Truist Honors Scholar and a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, will continue her education at UNC Charlotte in fall 2024. She is the only North Carolina recipient of the 2024 scholarship, which helps community college students overcome financial barriers to further education.

The scholarship offers up to $55,000 a year, covering tuition costs remaining after other aids. It also provides educational advising to help scholars transition to four-year institutions and plan their careers. Additional benefits for Cooke Scholars include internship opportunities, study abroad programs, and graduate school funding. They also join a network of over 3,000 past recipients and alumni.

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