Scholarships

At VGCC, we value our students’ academic success. That is why we not only offer scholarships from generous donors to our VGCC Foundation, but also from sources outside of the College who want to see our students succeed as well.

There are a couple of things that you should know before applying for a scholarship:

• Scholarships are considered gift aid or “free money.” If you receive a private student loan (money you must pay back), your loan amount may be adjusted to accommodate this free money.
• You must apply for scholarships. Please be aware of deadlines
• Scholarships should NOT charge you a fee to apply. Beware of scams.
• If awarded a scholarship other than from the VGCC Foundation, please send a copy of your award letter to the Financial Aid office at fao@vgcc.edu. Any checks should be mailed to the VGCC, attn: Business Office, PO Box 917, Henderson, NC 27536.

Institutional Scholarships

Vance-Granville Community College General Scholarships

• To apply, students must be admitted to VGCC. Students will use their myVGCC and Moodle username and password to complete the scholarship application.
• The Scholarship Committee chooses selections during the summer for the upcoming academic year.
• Students are encouraged to complete FAFSA application as well.

VGCC scholarship criteria is subject to change by the Endowment Board. Scholarships include:

High School Scholar Award

• Offered to High School Seniors in the top 20 percentile at the end of their junior year
• Enrolled in at least 9 hours each semester at VGCC

Presidential Scholar Award

• Enrolled in at least 9 hours each semester
• Demonstrate excellent scholastic record

Presidential Merit Award

• Enrolled in at least 9 hours each semester
• Demonstrate excellent scholastic record
• Can be Newly Enrolling or Currently Enrolled Student

Academic Achievement Award

• Enrolled in at least 9 hours each semester
• Demonstrate excellent scholastic record
• Must be Currently Enrolled Student or Graduating High School Seniors

More information about all of these awards can be found on our Scholarships & Donors page.

NOTE: VGCC Foundation Scholarships are manually posted to your account within 2 business days of your acceptance by Financial Aid.  If you need it sooner or don’t see it posted within 2 days, don’t hesitate to contact the Financial Aid office at 252-738-3280 or fao@vgcc.edu. 

External Scholarships

General Scholarship Information

• • The College Board
  • College Foundation of North Carolina
  • FastWeb.com
  • NC Reach
  • FinAid.org
  • GoCollege.com – The Collegiate Web source
  • Local Library (Contact your local library for further information)