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.

Gilbert Scholarship

The Gilbert Scholarship is an opportunity for students who have spent time in foster care.

Additional requirements include:

2.0 minimum GPA
Must have spent time in foster care
Must be attending a NC college

Interested applicants that meet the criteria are encouraged to apply using the link below.

Gilbert Scholarship Application Form.

*Note that this scholarship is not affiliated with Wilson Community College.

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 sbain@wilsoncc.edu no later than 2 pm Friday, November 18, for consideration.

*Note that a physical signature is required. Typed signatures will not be accepted.

NC Community College Foundation Special Recognition Scholarship Application

Next NC Scholarship

Students attending Wilson Community College may receive up to $3,000 in a new scholarship opportunity. If approved, that is more than the cost of full-time tuition at WCC. This means you may have up to 100% of your tuition and fees paid. In addition to tuition, it may include fees, books, food, and housing. Students that have greater financial hardships could qualify for even more assistance to ease the burden of paying for college.

To receive the Next NC Scholarship, you must be:

A North Carolina resident who is eligible for in-state tuition
A high school graduate (high school equivalency completers are eligible)
From a household with an annual Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $80,000 or less
Enrolled in an eligible undergraduate curriculum program for the 2024-2025 academic year
Taking at least 6 credit hours per semester (part-time students will receive a partial award)
Meeting the Satisfactory Academic Progress standards of the school you plan to attend
A student who has completed the 2024-2025 FAFSA, with a resulting Student Aid Index (SAI) at or below 7,500 (once complete, the financial aid office at the college/university you plan to attend will determine and confirm eligibility.)
For a deeper look at the eligibility requirements, read click here.

For questions regarding the Next NC Scholarship, please contact Financial Aid at 252-246-1344.