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Scholarships

SCC Foundation Scholarships:

The following is a brief description of scholarship programs for SCC students. Scholarships are gift money that does not need to be repaid as long as the student meets the eligibility criteria. Scholarships may be awarded based on financial need or some type of merit (such as academic), or a combination of the two. The Free Application for Financial Aid (FAFSA) is also required for many scholarship applications.

An alphabetical list of scholarships available through Southwestern Community College Foundation and other donors that have contacted us are listed below. Click on the scholarship title for more details. Students are encouraged to review the list to identify any scholarships they might be eligible for.  Flip through the links by using the arrows at the bottom of the sidebar. Please realize that in addition to the information in the descriptions, there may be eligibility requirements beyond those mentioned below. For complete scholarship and application information, you may come by the Financial Aid Office located in the Balsam Center or contact us at 828.339.4207 or 800.447.4091, ext. 4207. To apply for scholarships, visit https://southwesterncc.awardspring.com. The SCC scholarship application portal opens on February 1st. The deadline is typically in mid-April.

The Financial Aid Office may receive scholarships throughout the academic year. Please continue to check your student email or come by the Financial Aid Office for new scholarship information. Should funding for any scholarship become unavailable, that scholarship will not be awarded during the upcoming academic year.

Scholarship Web Searches:
The following are a few of the many search engines for scholarships known to us. We recommend that you always read all the details before you provide your personal information, and be sure you are willing to accept the provider's terms and conditions. Remember: never pay anyone to help you find free financial aid.

Every year, the North Carolina Community College System provides information about scholarships across the state through a yearly Scholarship Guide.  Students are encouraged to contact the Financial Aid Office if they are interested in any scholarships in the guide. 

Outside Scholarships:
Students are encouraged to pursue scholarship opportunities throughout their communities, from groups such as civic organizations and churches, and to research other national scholarships through reputable organizations and web sites. There are many organizations and agencies that offer scholarship information. SCC provides links to scholarship opportunities as a service to our students. SCC does not offer the scholarships, and has no responsibility for or involvement in the scholarship administration, selection and award processes. If you have questions about outside scholarships, please contact the company offering them. To view the outside scholarships we're currently aware of, please click here

Scholarships

  • Applicants must have demonstrated financial need
  • Applicants must be enrolled in the National Park Service (NPS) program full time and successfully complete the program to be eligible
  • Applicants must be pursuing an associate degree in the Health Sciences or College Transfer in Health Sciences
  • Applicants must have and maintain a 3.0gpa or better
  • Preference shall be given to a student enrolled in three quarter time or more
  • Preference for residents of Jackson County, NC
  • Must be a resident of Macon County
  • Must demonstrate scholastic ability
  • Must demonstrate leadership ability
  • Must demonstrate financial need
  • Must successfully complete the first semester of RN nursing courses
  • Submission of written application (available in Financial Aid Office)
  • Submission of 4 (four) sealed letters of reference.

For more information or applications, contact the Financial Aid Office or visit www.nccommunityfoundation.org

This scholarship is open to all SCC students

  • Applicant must be a degree seeking student
  • Applicant must be currently enrolled in the Radiography, AAS Degree Program
  • Applicant must be carrying 12 credit hours or more
  • Applicants must be enrolled at least three-quarter time
  • Applicants must be pursuing either an associate degree or Diploma
  • Applicants must have and maintain a 2.65 GPA or better
  • Must be enrolled in the Basic Law Enforcement Training program at SCC.
  • Applicant must be enrolled full time (or if less than 12 hours, but taking full component of Nursing classes)
  • Applicant must have a 3.0 gpa or higher 
  • Applicant must be in the Nursing or RIBN program
  • Applicants must be pursuing a certificate, degree or diploma
  • Applicants must be enrolled full time
  • Applicants must demonstrate financial need
  • Applicants must have and maintain a 2.0gpa or better

 

  • Open to students in a high-demand, low-enrollment program (to be selected and announced annually) with financial need as incentive to enter, progress, succeed in, and complete the program
  • Must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress (2.0 GPA and completion of at least 70% of attempted credit hours)
  • Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

 

 

  • Preference will be given to residents of Macon County who are single parents, who have income of less than Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) per annum, and who are enrolled or plan to enroll in the college in a course of study in one of the trades or in the medical field.
  • Based on funds available, if suitable students meeting all of the criteria set forth above are not available, preference will be given to those students meeting some but not all of the criteria.
  • Applicants are required to apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

   Please note that it is the donor's wish for the scholarship award to be used exclusively for tuition and fees.  If you should receive payment for tuition and fees from a third party then you will not qualify for this scholarship.

 

  • Must be a resident of Jackson, Macon or Swain Counties, including the Qualla Boundary
  • Seeking to complete a degree program at SCC after obtaining their GED
  • Must have and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or better
  • Applicants are required to apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Must be actively seeking a degree in the Nursing program at SCC/
  • Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better while attending SCC. High school transcript must be submitted with general application used by the community college.
  • Applicant must be a non-traditional female student with small children.
  • Applicant must be a native of Jackson County.
  • Demonstrate financial need (complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid [FAFSA])
  • Priority will be given to students who receive little or no financial aid.
  • Must be enrolled 11 or more hours.
  • Open to students who have completed at least one full year towards a Radiography degree.
  • Applicants must be enrolled full-time (12 credit hours) in the Radiologic Technology Program with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Must demonstrate financial need by completing the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Open to all students who are challenged by a Learning Disability or Attention Deficit Disorder
  • Priority given to applicants who reside in either Jackson or Swain Counties
  • Requires cumulative GPA of 2.0
  • Applicants are required to apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

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