Workforce Development and Continuing Education Scholarships

GEER Scholarship

Provides scholarships for eligible community college workforce continuing education students pursuing high-demand workforce training programs within ten workforce pathways leading to a State or industry-recognized credential. 
DEADLINE: September 30, 2022

GoldenLEAF Scholars

Assists students with scholarships to help cover the cost of tuition, fees, books, supplies, credentialing tests, transportation, and childcare.
DEADLINE: June 20, 2021

Project Skill-Up Scholarship

Funded by the NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission, priority consideration for award will be given to students affected by the economic impact of the change in tobacco production and/or manufacturing within their service area. Students must live in a tobacco dependent county, or have been adversely affected by the decline in tobacco-related or/ tobacco plant closure or tobacco farming.
DEADLINE: December 1, 2020

SECU Foundation Scholarship

SECU Foundation has established the SECU Bridge to Career Program to help remove financial barriers for students seeking to obtain state-regulated or industry-recognized credentials though Workforce Development and Continuing Education.
DEADLINE: June 20, 2021

WIOA May Have Funds Available

• Are you unemployed or underemployed?
• Have you been laid off from your job?
• Are you receiving public assistance?
• Do you need assistance with career development?
• Do you need assistance with job search, resume writing, interview procedures, and/or dressing for success?