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Scholarships

Click Scholarships 2025-2026 to access the CBA HS scholarship list.

Be sure to save the link to your device and check back often!

Additional Scholarship Opportunities listed below..

Here are a few quick updates from the Counseling Department to help you pay for college:

1. Scholarships - Make sure you are regularly checking the CBA Scholarship page. There are a wide variety of scholarships which have been posted. Some have due dates approaching in the near future, so don't wait!  Many of these are local scholarships! Visit the google doc below which is updated regularly.

2. FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) - February is Finish the FAFSA month. 

- You will be hearing more about this in the coming weeks. FAFSA is important not only because it determines if you can receive Federal Student Aid, but it is also required by many institutions. Additionally, many scholarships now require you to have completed the FAFSA. Scholarships such as SECU People Helping People, the Golden Leaf, and the Bison Benefit at WCC which covers all tuition for 4 semesters all require the FAFSA to be completed. Some of these scholarships have deadlines approaching during or before March. So, even if you don't think you will receive Federal Aid, it is still important to complete the FAFSA!

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The 2026 SEED Summer Academies at Wayne Community College are now accepting applications!

Designed for NC high school students and recent grads (Class of 2026), SEED offers hands-on learning in Advanced Manufacturing or Agriculture, paid training at $15/hour, and up to 15 transferable college credits.

Open to students 16+ years old on or before May 20, 2026

8 weeks | Mon–Thurs | 25–28 hrs/week

Learn from industry professionals

Explore careers through field trips

Students and parent(s) must attend one information session before submitting an application.

Register for an upcoming session here

https://ncbce.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_73TFEMVlqWmALEG

Application deadline: February 14, 2026

Learn more at waynecc.edu/seed-summer-academies/.

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The Golden LEAF Colleges and Universities Scholarship for the 2026–2027 academic year is now open at CFNC.org.

A total of 215 scholarships are available for first-time recipients from qualifying rural North Carolina counties, helping students attend participating N.C. colleges and universities.

This scholarship is designed for students with strong roots in rural North Carolina with an intent to return home after graduation to live, work, and lead in their communities.

Selection considers multiple factors, including academic performance, financial need, and community ties.

Applicants must complete the FAFSA.

Apply by March 1, 2026

Check eligible counties and apply at CFNC.org.

Read more about the qualifications: https://goldenleaf.org/applications-for-golden-leaf.../...