Full Belly Project Lives on in New Economic and Workforce Development Scholarship at CFCC
January 8, 2021
The Cape Fear Community College Foundation is among the five organizations to receive funds from the Full Belly Project after the local nonprofit, dedicated to developing simple tools to improve lives around the world, announced its dissolution this past December. Fully Belly Project’s gift to CFCC of $10,000 established the Full Belly Project Technology, Innovation, … Read More CFCC Student Veterans Receive $5,000 from MOAA
November 9, 2020
The Southeastern Chapter (SENCLAD) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) — the nation’s largest military officers association—recently awarded $5,000 to nine Cape Fear Community College student veterans. The mission of the SENCLAND Chapter is to benefit members of the uniformed services, their families, and survivors and to advocate for a strong national defense … Read More CFCC Foundation Welcomes New Board Directors
November 9, 2020
The Cape Fear Community College Foundation welcomes Kyle Bullock, Dr. Janie Canty-Mitchell, Christopher Dunn, Jack Fuller, Teresa Huffmon, James Mayew, and Margaret Weller-Stargell to its Board of Directors. “It is such an honor to have these esteemed members of our community joining us to raise funds to support students in pursuit of their education. The … Read More Kiwanis Club of Wilmington Awards Record High CFCC Student Scholarship Support
October 30, 2020
This year marks the Kiwanis Club of Wilmington’s 100 th year anniversary. On this very special year, the Kiwanis Club of Wilmington, via Zoom call, donated a record $4,000 – more than any previous year – to support student scholarships at Cape Fear Community College. The Kiwanis Club of Wilmington has supported the Cape Fear … Read More Local High School Seniors Surprised at Home with CFCC Merit Scholarships
June 22, 2020
WILMINGTON, NC – The Cape Fear Community College Foundation recently awarded merit scholarships to eleven local students who will begin their first year of college at CFCC this fall. Since students were unable to participate in traditional graduation ceremonies this year, each student was surprised at home with their award by CFCC Foundation staff. The … Read More Wilmington Women’s Club Impacts CFCC Students
July 16, 2019
Wilmington Woman’s Club (WWC) began awarding two $1,500.00 scholarships to Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) Nursing students in 1996 and one $500.00 scholarship to a CFCC Early Childhood Education student in 2004. They also awarded a one-time grant of $500.00 for materials and supplies utilized by the Early Childhood Education program. As of 2019, WWC … Read More 14th Annual Gift of Education Event Success!
July 16, 2019
CFCC’s 14th Annual Gift of Education event, held on May 16, 2019 at the Wilson Center, was uniquely moving and motivational. Over 430 guests came to hear the inspirational stories of CFCC Dental Hygiene student Kristen Wilkerson, CFCC College Transfer student James Jones, and CFCC graduate and Women’s Sea Devil Basketball National Semifinalist Champion Tracey … Read More CFCC Awards 2019 Merit Scholars
July 16, 2019
The Cape Fear Community College Foundation recently awarded merit scholarships to eight local students who will begin their first year of college at CFCC this fall. The recipients demonstrated academic excellence and leadership in their high school careers. Academic performance, extracurricular activities, and community service were all considered in the selection process. The 2019 Merit … Read More Why Your Gifts Are Important
July 16, 2019
Last year, thanks to your generous support, the Foundation raised over $1M and were able to award scholarships to 718 students across 65 different programs. Scholarships make a huge difference in a student’s life, giving them the ability to remain focused on their education. Today’s estimated cost to attend Cape Fear Community College is approximately … Read More Scholarships Make a Difference
July 16, 2019
Second-year students, Preston Lee and Jacob Aceret, were the highlight of the CFCC Foundation Donor Appreciation Event on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. Preston Lee (left) is in his final semester at CFCC studying marketing and received the Rising Tide Scholarship. Preston and his family experienced a house fire when he was only 12 years old … Read More 