Numerous scholarship opportunities are available throughout the academic year to assist students with educational expenses while enrolled at Wilson Community College. Many of these scholarships are awarded through the WCC Foundation.
WCC Scholarships
Wilson Community College offers a number of scholarships each year. Students must complete an application to be considered for a WCC Scholarship.
Application Deadline: August 17, 2023
WCC 2023-2024 Scholarship Application
Frequently Asked Questions
Scholarship Recipients
You can see a list of previous scholarship recipients here.
The Golden LEAF Scholars Program
Wilson Community College has a limited number of Golden Leaf scholarships available. Students enrolled in a curriculum program meeting the following criteria may apply for the scholarship.
Eligible students must:
- Be enrolled at least full-time for fall and spring; Grants for less-than-full-time students will be prorated based on hours of enrollment and pending availability of funds;
- Demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA;
- Be a resident of North Carolina; and
- Reside in a rural county that is tobacco-dependent, or economically distressed, as determined by the Golden LEAF Foundation. Please review the list of eligible counties here.
Application Deadline: October 27, 2023 by 2:00 p.m.
2023-2024 Golden LEAF Scholarship Application
Applications should be submitted to the Financial Aid office.
NC Community College Foundation Special Recognition Scholarship
The NC Community College Foundation Special Recognition Scholarship was created for curriculum and continuing education students representing and in honor of veterans who have served our country. Students should complete the scholarship application and submit an essay.
All applications and essays must be submitted to the Financial Aid office in person or via email to lbaker@wilsoncc.edu no later than 2 pm Friday, November 18, 2022, for consideration.
*Note that a physical signature is required. Typed signatures will not be accepted.
NC Community College Foundation Special Recognition Scholarship Application
In-House Loans
Each semester, Wilson Community College offers a limited amount of funding to help offset the tuition and textbook costs for students.
For more information contact:
Lisa Baker
Director of Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs
Department: Financial Aid
Phone: (252) 246-1310
Email: lbaker@wilsoncc.edu
Office: F105d
Darrah Lane
Financial Aid Receptionist
Department: Financial Aid
Phone: (252) 246-1344
Email: dlane@wilsoncc.edu
Office: F105c
Joy Moore
Financial Aid Assistant
Department: Financial Aid
Phone: (252) 246-1417
Email: hjmoore@wilsoncc.edu
Office: F105b
