Scholarships (for Non-Credit Short-term Training)

Below are scholarship and other assistance opportunities for non-credit short-term training courses. Scholarships for curriculum courses can be found here.

BCBS Firefighter Stipend Awards

To offset out-of-pocket expenses students could incur when participating in training leading to Firefighter I & II Certifications. NC Driver/Operator Pumps, or EVD Certifications.

Submit applications to mcooper@waynecc.edu.

Golden LEAF Scholarship

The Golden LEAF Scholarship strives to increase economic opportunities for North Carolina’s rural, tobacco-dependent, and economically distressed areas by investing in students who commit to attend a North Carolina institution, graduate, and return to a rural community in the state.

This scholarship provides up to $1,850 annually for Workforce and Continuing Education students. Awards can be applied toward tuition, fees, books, supplies, transportation, childcare expenses related to attending classes, and credential testing upon course completion.

Deadlines for submission:
Fall: September 15, 2025
Spring: December 15, 2025
Summer: May 1, 2026

Submit applications to wcc-finaid@waynecc.edu.

SECU Bridge to Career Scholarship

The State Employees Credit Union Foundation “Bridge to Career Scholarship Program” is providing reimbursement scholarships for registration, books, certification fees, transportation, childcare, and course supplies.

Scholarships up to $500 for up to 2 courses.

Requirements:

• Be a US Citizen and NC resident
• Must be enrolled in Workforce Continuing Education pathways/courses leading to a North Carolina Workforce Credential identified as either Essential or Career level. A list of eligible credentials is available at https://nccareers.org/credentials/credentials-list.
• Be part of one of the following target groups: unemployed or underemployed, member of the NC National Guard, military veterans or spouses, or underserved populations in a specific workforce sector
• Not be a Director, employee, or family member of an employee of the State Employee’s Credit Union or SECU Foundation
• Must complete coursework by August 31, 2026.

(View the flyer.)

Submit applications to mcooper@waynecc.edu.

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