Golden LEAF Scholars Program – Two-Year Colleges

Organization:

North Carolina Community College System

Amount:

$495,550.00

Program Area:

Golden LEAF Scholarship Program

County of Applicant:

Wake

Year:

2008

Description:

The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to provide continued support to the North Carolina Community College System for scholarships that supply tuition, fees, books, supplies, and other related costs for a minimum of 330 students attending any of North Carolina’s 58 community colleges. Eligible students are those who reside in rural counties that are tobacco-dependent and/or economically distressed and who demonstrate need. Priority for scholarships will be given to students from families adversely affected by the decline of the tobacco industry.

Contact:

Ms. Karen Yerby5016 Mail Service CenterRaleigh, North Carolina 27699-5016(919) 807-7100

Areas Served:

Statewide

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