Scholarships

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

Lisa Baker

Director of Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs

Department: Financial Aid

Phone: (252) 246-1310

Email: lbaker@wilsoncc.edu

Office: F105d

Darrah Lane

Darrah Lane

Financial Aid Receptionist

Department: Financial Aid

Phone: (252) 246-1344

Email: dlane@wilsoncc.edu

Office: F105c

Joy Moore

Joy Moore

Financial Aid Assistant

Department: Financial Aid

Phone: (252) 246-1417

Email: hjmoore@wilsoncc.edu

Office: F105b

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