Scholarships
The Financial Aid office offers various private and non-profit scholarships each year which are listed below. The Foundation of Wayne Community College also offers many scholarships each year.
More information on scholarships can be found on FATV.
How to Apply for Scholarships
You can apply for Veteran Scholarships, External Scholarships, and Year-Around Scholarships on the Scholarship Opportunities Portal.
Steps to apply for first-time users:
Step 1 - Apply and be accepted to Wayne Community College
You must be an active student to apply for scholarships. Check out our quick steps to apply!
Step 2 - Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
If you haven’t already submitted your FAFSA, you must do so before you can apply for scholarships. Applying for FAFSA is easy!
Step 3 - Sign up on the Scholarship Opportunities Portal
Visit the Scholarship Opportunities Portal and click the “Sign Up” button in the top-right corner.
You must use your WCC student email to sign up, which you receive when you are accepted to WCC.
Example: janedoe1234@student.waynecc.edu
Visit the Bison ID page if you’re having trouble figuring out your student email address.
Q. Why do I have to use my WCC student email to sign in?
This is to ensure that your student information at the college will be matched to your scholarship application. It is not only required but to your advantage to use your student email address so that you can be matched to the best scholarship opportunities.
Q. What password should I use?
Your password must contain 12 characters and include 1 uppercase letter, 1 lowercase letter, 1 digit, and 1 special character.
Please note: The password cannot be a word or variation of a word that can be found in the dictionary and easily guessed (i.e. P@ssword2356). Suggestions for creating your password are 1. Total randomization (i.e. #ghwlpO206a %), or 2. elongated phrases (i.e. H@@v3An11ced@@y for “have a nice day”).
If you are applying for the SECU or Golden Leaf Scholarships make sure to download and complete the consent form below so you can upload it to the scholarship portal.
Consent Form
Local and State Scholarships
- BCBS Firefighter Scholarship to High School Students Application
- BCBS Firefighter Stipend Application
- GEER Scholarship (for students taking Workforce Continuing Education courses)
All Local and State Scholarship applications must be sent to wcc-finaid@waynecc.edu