NC Community Colleges Foundation Scholarship for Health Careers
The System’s Foundation awards scholarships for students working towards an associate’s degree in health professions. These scholarships are available to full-time students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 enrolled in the second year of an eligible Allied Health program.
Eligibility Criteria
All applicants must have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Foundation awards $1,000 scholarships, $500 for the fall and spring semesters. Disbursement of the spring awards is contingent upon enrollment and satisfactory academic performance during the fall semester.
Applicants must be enrolled in one of the following programs:
- Associate Degree Nursing
- Dental Hygiene
- Emergency Medical Science
- Health Information Technology
- Medical Assisting
- Medical Laboratory Technology
- Pharmacy Technology
- Physical Therapist Assistant (2-year program)
- Physical Therapist Assistant (1+1)
- Respiratory Therapy
- Veterinary Medical Technology
Scholarship recipients will be selected by a committee of NC Community College representatives. The committee will consider financial need as demonstrated by the Free Application for Federal Student Assistance (FAFSA), merit as determined by academic performance, and personal commitment to the health profession, as determined by the required documentation.
Please Note:
The head of the college’s Allied Health Department will need to complete the general scholarship application for the recommended student and submit it to the Financial Aid Office.
Additional Applicant Requirements:
Provide career goals and relevant experience: On a separate sheet (limit 500 words), students should explain what their career goals are. Describe volunteer work, family care, awards, or other life experiences that demonstrate a commitment to the health field as a vocation.
Transcripts: Please include an unofficial or official transcript from the community college in which the student is enrolled.
