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Find similar grantsGolden LEAF Community College Scholarship is sponsored by Golden LEAF Foundation. The Golden LEAF Foundation provides scholarships to students from qualifying rural counties who demonstrate financial need to help them attend a North Carolina Community College.
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Community Colleges - Golden LEAF Scholarship Students attending or planning to attend any of North Carolina’s participating community colleges who reside in a qualifying county (see map below) and demonstrate financial need are eligible to apply. Eligibility Requirements for Curriculum Students: Be enrolled or enrolling in a curriculum program. Enroll at least full-time during the fall and spring semester(s).
Scholarships for students at least half-time may be awarded at a prorated rate based on the hours of enrollment and pending the availability of funds. Colleges will determine reasonable proration award amounts. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine need.
Be a resident of NC as determined by Residency Determination Services (RDS). Reside in a qualifying county as determined by the Golden LEAF Foundation.
A student who resides in an eligible county upon initial award will remain eligible if they move out of the county after the initial award was made and will be eligible for a renewal award, if awarded for the year, as long as the student’s place of residence is within the state of North Carolina.
Eligibility Requirements for Workforce Continuing Education Students: Be enrolled or enrolling in a Workforce Continuing Education (WCE) course(s)/pathways offered for 96 hours or more and leading to a state or industry-recognized credential. Completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is not required. College must establish a process to determine need.
Be a resident of North Carolina. Residency Determination Services (RDS) is not required for WCE students to determine state residency. Reside in a qualifying county as determined by the Golden LEAF Foundation.
A student who resides in an eligible county upon initial award will remain eligible if they move out of the county after the initial award was made and will be eligible for a renewal award, if awarded for the year, as long as the student’s place of residence is within the state of North Carolina.
Download Participating College Information Alamance Community College Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Beaufort County Community College Blue Ridge Community College Brunswick Community College Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute Cape Fear Community College Carteret Community College Catawba Valley Community College Central Carolina Community College Central Piedmont Community College Cleveland Community College Coastal Carolina Community College Davidson-Davie Community College Durham Technical Community College Edgecombe Community College Fayetteville Technical Community College Forsyth Technical Community College Guilford Technical Community College Halifax Community College Haywood Community College Isothermal Community College James Sprunt Community College Johnston Community College Mayland Community College McDowell Technical Community College Mitchell Community College Montgomery Community College Pamlico Community College Piedmont Community College Randolph Community College Richmond Community College Roanoke-Chowan Community College Robeson Community College Rockingham Community College Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Sampson Community College Sandhills Community College South Piedmont Community College Southeastern Community College Southwestern Community College Tri-County Community College Vance-Granville Community College Wake Technical Community College Western Piedmont Community College per school year, including summer term, is available for curriculum students and up to $1,850 per year for students enrolling in occupational programs.
Awards can be applied toward tuition, fees, books, supplies at the community college where enrolled, transportation, childcare expenses related to attending classes, and credential testing upon course completion. Contact your college’s financial aid office for more information on how to apply and deadlines for your application. Information is available at your financial aid office and must be returned to the financial office.
Please do not send your information to the Golden LEAF Foundation. Each participating college will set the deadline for the scholarship application. Contact your college’s financial aid office as soon as you plan to enroll to determine application deadlines.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: North Carolina residents from qualifying rural counties who demonstrate financial need and are enrolled in a Workforce Continuing Education (WCE) pathway/course of 96 hours or more leading to a State or industry-recogni…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Golden LEAF Community College Scholarship is funded by Golden LEAF Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in North Carolina. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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