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Wilmington Rotary Club establishes new scholarship for CFCC Film and Video Production students

Wilmington, NC –Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) is proud to announce the Rotary Film Scholar, a scholarship provided by the Wilmington Rotary Club to support students studying Film and Video Production Technology. The initial $1,500 donation will fund a year-long scholarship for one student, with $750 allocated per semester. Additionally, the Wilmington Rotary Club has  Read More

CFCC’s Nixon Leaders Center receives $175,000 gift

Wilmington, NC – Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) is excited to announce the receipt of a generous gift of $175,000 for the Nixon Leaders Center. The gift comes from the estate of Carrie Nixon, the sister of Cornelius Nixon, the center’s namesake. The donation will enhance the resources available to support underrepresented populations of students  Read More

Sandra Collette Scholarship in Media & Communications launched at CFCC

Wilmington, NC – Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) is excited to introduce the Sandra Collette Scholarship in Media & Communications, a $2,000 annual scholarship created and funded by the Coach Bill Dooley Education Foundation (CBDEF). Named after media veteran Sandra “Sandy” Collette, the scholarship supports students pursuing media and communications studies and recognizes academic excellence,  Read More

CFCC receives largest naming gift to date

CFCC’s Newest Building to be Named the Dan and Sheila Saklad Health and Human Services Center Wilmington, NC – Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) proudly announces a substantial and transformative $3 million donation from Dan Saklad. This exceptional contribution will be used to name CFCC’s newest building at 319 N. Front Street. The building will  Read More

CFCC receives $30,000 donation from the Assistance League of Greater Wilmington to support nursing students

Wilmington, NC – Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) is excited to announce a generous donation of $30,000 from the Assistance League of Greater Wilmington, which will provide vital support for nursing students. This contribution will fund $1,000 scholarships for 30 deserving students, offering them the opportunity to further their education and embark on fulfilling careers  Read More

Local Family Honors Their Son’s Memory with Scholarship Fund for CFCC Culinary Art Students

Wilmington, NC – The Brunson Family has come together to create a lasting legacy in memory of their son, Darius Robert Brunson, who lost his battle with leukemia in December of 2022. To celebrate their son’s passion for the culinary arts and give back to the community and school that he loved, the family created  Read More

CFCC establishes Carol Lemley Montgomery Endowed Scholarship

Wilmington, NC – Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) is excited to announce the establishment of the Carol Lemley Montgomery Endowed Scholarship. The scholarship was made possible through the generous contribution of Retired Lt. Colonel Gilbert “Mac” Montgomery and 80 of his friends and family to honor his late wife, Dr. Carol L. Montgomery. The scholarship  Read More

CFCC exceeds goal to raise $1 million for nursing scholarships

Wilmington, NC – Cape Fear Community College is thrilled to announce that we have raised $1,046,994 for nursing scholarships, thanks to the generous support of individual and corporate donors in the community. This amount will provide an additional 52 nursing scholarships for our students, bringing the total number of nursing scholarships to approximately 130 per  Read More

Wilmington Contractors Association (WCA) supports CFCC students

It’s #FoundationFriday and we are pleased to announce the Wilmington Contractors Association (WCA) presented $9,000 to the CFCC Foundation to benefit the Wallace and Virginia West Endowed Scholarship fund and the Thurman Watts Book Scholarship. The West scholarship, established in 1999, honors two longtime administrators of the Wilmington Contractors Association (WCA), one of the oldest  Read More

Wilmington Riverfest supports CFCC students

Wilmington Riverfest has supported Cape Fear Community College students through the Riverfest/Ava Hobbs Endowed Scholarship fund since 2008, and we are excited to continue this wonderful partnership in changing lives! The Riverfest/Ava Hobbs scholarship supports CFCC Marine Technology students as they focus on their academic and career goals. Thank you to Riverfest for continuing to  Read More
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