Scholarships
Golden Leaf Foundation Scholarship
The Golden Leaf Foundation Community College Scholarship is available to students in qualifying counties, who demonstrate financial need.
Eligibility requirments:
- Must me enrolled in a Workforce Continuing Education (WCE) pathway/course offering with at least 96 contact hours and leading to a state or industry-recognized credential
- Reside in one of the qualifying counties
- Be a resident of North Carolina
Programs that will qualify are: Nurse Aide Level I, Nurse Aide Level 2, Phlebotomy, CDL program, Biowork program, Pharmacy Tech.
Complete application and submit to Jennifer Allen allenj@vgcc.edu or Audrey Taylor taylora@vgcc.edu
Golden LEAF Foundation Scholarship 2022-2023 Application (Printable PDF)
SECU Foundation Scholarship
The SECU Foundation Scholarship has established the SECU Bridge to Career Program to remove financial barriers for students seeking to obtain state-regulated or industry-recognized credentials.
Eligibility for SECU Bridge to Career Program:
- Be a U.S. citizen and a NC resident.
- Be part of one the following target groups: unemployed or underemployed, members of the NC National Guard, military veterans and spouses, or underserved populations in a specific workforce sector or area.
- Be enrolled in short-term training program that leads to an NC Workforce Credential at the Essential or Career level offered through the College’s Workforce Continuing Education Department.
- Not be a Director, employee, or family member of an employee of the State Employee’s Credit Union or SECU Foundation
Complete application and photo release and submit to Jennifer Allen allenj@vgcc.edu or Audrey Taylor taylora@vgcc.edu
SECU Bridge to Career Application (Printable PDF)
SECU Photo Release Form (Printable PDF)
Short-Term Workforce Development (STWD) Grant program
The short-Term Workforce Development Grant Program, established by Session Law 2021-180 is a state funded financial aid program for eligible Workforce Continuing Education (WCE) students pursing high-demand, family-sustaining wage credentials identified as NC Workforce Credentials at either the Essential or Career level.
Eligibility requirements:
- Be a resident of North Carolina
- Be a student enrolling in Workforce Continuing Education pathways/courses leading to a N.C. Workforce Credential identified as either Essential or Career level.
Complete application and photo release and submit to Jennifer Allen allenj@vgcc.edu or Audrey Taylor taylora@vgcc.edu
VGJC Scholars Program
The VGJC Scholars program can help new students complete training in Automotive Systems, Biowork, CDL/Truck Driver Training, Electrical Systems, Heavy Equipment Operator, HVAC, Information Technology, Medical Assisting, Office Administration, Paralegal Technology, Pharmacy Technology, or Welding.
Students who are between the ages of 16-24, have a high school diploma or a GED, and meet certain eligibility requirements can receive a full scholarship for training in one of those programs, as well as job placement support, technology support, transportation assistance, certification exam assistance, and academic/success coaching.
