Current and prospective WNC students can ease the financial burden in funding their college education through the colleges foundation.
But there is one catch: They must apply by the April 1 deadline.
WNC Foundation has more than $700,000 in scholarship funding available for the 2022-23 academic year, making it possible for the foundation to provide more students with scholarships. Donations from the college, community, corporations and private donations, as well as fundraising events, make it possible for the foundation to offer more scholarship funding to students.
Students must be enrolled in at least six units, have a minimum grade-point average of 2.0 and complete the application by the deadline to be eligible. Applicants will be considered for several hundred scholarships when they fill out the simple application at wnc.edu/scholarships.
Some scholarships require financial need, which means that students should make sure to complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). However, there are many scholarships that do not require a financial need and are awarded based on other factors including community service, military service, academic achievement and career plans. For this reason, all students are encouraged to apply regardless of financial need or past academic performance.
Students who are training or planning to pursue a career in a technology-driven career are also encouraged to apply for the William N. Pennington Foundation Career and Technical Scholarship. WNC offers scholarship funding to students pursuing meaningful careers in fields such as computer information technology/cybersecurity, welding, automotive, machine tool technology, manufacturing, construction, truck driving, and more. Apply at wnc.edu/scholarships.
For more information on applying for a scholarship or to start your own scholarship, contact the WNC Foundation at 775-445-3240.