Golden LEAF Scholars Program
to attend NC 4-year colleges or universities
Since establishing the scholarship program, Golden LEAF has provided over 4,100 scholarships to help North Carolinians attend participating UNC System universities and private colleges and universities in N.C.
to attend NC 4-year colleges or universities
Since establishing the scholarship program, Golden LEAF has provided over 4,100 scholarships to help North Carolinians attend participating UNC System universities and private colleges and universities in N.C.
Participating NC colleges and universitiesParticipating institutions include UNC system universities and NC's private, nonprofit institutions. Click here for the list of participating colleges and universities.Eligibility
High school seniors or community college transfer students planning to attend any of the participating colleges or universities who reside in aqualifying county and demonstrate financial need. Recipients are selected based upon multiple factors including grade point average, financial need, length of residence in the county and the ability to communicate a commitment to returning to a rural county that is economically distressed.Award AmountFor students awarded scholarships:
- High school seniors are eligible for a four-year scholarship totaling $12,000 ($3,000 a year over four years).
- Community college transfer students are eligible for $3,000 a year for up to 3 years.
- Years of scholarship support are subject to the number of credits transferred and the degree sought, among other eligiblity factors.
- Approximately 215 scholarships will be awarded each year.
How to apply
Visit CFNC.org/goldenleaf to fill out the application form or call 866-866-CFNC for assistance. Your FAFSA, application, and transcripts are all processes through CFNC.org. Please do not send your information to the Golden LEAF Foundation.
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