Scholarships are the most sought-after type of financial assistance by college students because the money does not have to be repaid. North Carolina, the Edgecombe Community College Foundation, and area businesses and organizations offer an array of scholarships for which students can apply.
Academic and Student Life Scholarships
Deadlines specific to the four scholarships listed below may be found on their pages.
Edgecombe Community College Foundation Scholarships
The college offers Foundation scholarships each year, totaling more than $60,000. Requirements for scholarships vary; however, the primary criteria include financial need, scholastic ability, specified program of study, residency status, and participation in community activities. Applications must be returned to a financial aid office by the established deadline. Students who submit incomplete applications are not considered. Most scholarships are awarded during the fall and spring semesters, and are disbursed in two even payments.
Over the years, families and individuals have chosen to honor their loved ones by endowing a scholarship through the Foundation. The minimum gift to endow a scholarship is $5,000. Funds are invested so that the principal remains untouched, and only the income earned from the investment is used to provide financial support to students.
The priority scholarship application deadline for the 2026-2027 academic year is March 15, 2026. Notification of awards will be sent beginning April 15, 2026. Applications will continue to be received until June 1, 2026.
Below is a list of scholarships currently offered by the ECC Foundation. Follow links to each scholarship to find out more or give. Please note that the dollar amount shown beside each scholarship is an estimate and may vary each year.
- Act One Endowed Scholarship – $114
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority – Chi Omega Endowed Scholarship – $100
- Mike Alford Memorial Endowed Scholarship – $100
- Alltel Communication Endowed Scholarship – $113
- Berry Anderson, Sr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship – $1,050
- T. Wes Bailey Memorial Endowed Scholarship – $520
- Wick Baker Leading the Way Endowed Scholarship – $120
- Guy and Alice Barnes Memorial Endowed Scholarship – $2,000
- Robert E. Barnhill Sr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship – $523
- Baker M. Bass, Jr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship – $105
- The Reverend Asbury and Mrs. William Ethel Batchelor Memorial Endowed Scholarship at Edgecombe Community College – $283
- Kim Bell HIT Scholarship – $150
- Francis Blackwell Memorial Endowed Scholarship – $478
- Joel K. Bourne/Edgecombe County Veteran’s Memorial Endowed Scholarship – $440
- JoAnn Brown Endowed Scholarship – $270
- A.R. Burnette Family Endowed Scholarship – $807
- Johnnena P. Cannon Memorial Endowed Scholarship – $415
- John Cherry Memorial Endowed Scholarship – $115
- Robert “Bob” Cole Memorial Endowed Scholarship – $595
- CSX Endowed Scholarship – $438
- Glen and Patricia Daughtridge Endowed Scholarship – $420
- Stanley Leon Daughtridge Memorial Endowed Scholarship – $2,000
- DeQuan “Noot” Dickens Memorial Endowed Scholarship – $100
- Edgecombe County Veterans Memorial Endowed Scholarship – $238
- Emily “Mimi” H. Edmondson Memorial Endowed Scholarship – $1,276
- Ronald G. Ellis Endowed Scholarship – $450
- Erich Family Endowed Scholarship – $100
- Jason Ian Erich Memorial Scholarship – $100
- Cindy Fiore Memorial Endowed Scholarship – $162
- Fleetwood Endowed Scholarship – $782
- Dr. Thomas S. Fleming Memorial Endowed Scholarship – $2,340
- Judge George M. Fountain Memorial Endowed Scholarship – $480
- Nina W. Fountain Memorial Endowed Scholarship – $690
- Richard T. Fountain and Katherine B. Fountain Endowed Scholarship – $266
- Dr. Hartwell H. Fuller, Jr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship – $400
- JNR Gallagher Scholarship – $135
- Annie Louise Gaynor Memorial Endowed Scholarship – $120
- Vivian B. Godwin Memorial Endowed Scholarship – $500
- G. Ernest Goff and Helen Powell Goff Scholarship – $2,220
- Jack and Gloria Gurganus Memorial Endowed Scholarship – $277
- Jack Havens Memorial Endowed Scholarship – $620
- Dan E. Herring Jr. Endowed Scholarship – $100
- Betty B. Ipock Memorial Endowed Scholarship – $500
- John R. and Yantus S. Jenkins Memorial Endowed Scholarship – $3,500
- Dr. Geraldine N. Jordan Memorial Endowed Scholarship – $245
- Carolyn Weeks Kalamajka Memorial Endowed Scholarship – $985
- Dr. Deborah Lane Lamm Endowed Scholarship – $310
- Major Linwood T. Lewis, Sr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship – $115
- Gladys C.H. Matthewson Memorial Endowed Scholarship – $150
- Lacy and Grace G. McBryde Endowed Scholarship – $360
- Charles B. McIntyre Memorial Endowed Scholarship – $530
- Norman T. Parker, Jr. Endowed Scholarship – $715
- Phillips/Bricks Alumni Association Scholarship Endowment – $385
- Berry Pittman, Jr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship – $170
- Dr. Jerry and Faye Price Endowed Scholarship at Edgecombe Community College – $306
- Rocky Mount Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. – $336
- Gen. Henry H. Shelton Endowed Scholarship – $366
- Charles Sherrick, Sr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship – $100
- Shook-Williamson Endowed Scholarship – $335
- Tony and Judy Silveri Endowed Scholarship – $105
- Vivian Patterson Smith Memorial Endowed Scholarship – $240
- Carl W. Stephens, Jr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship – $240
- Mary T. Strickland Memorial Endowed Scholarship – $420
- Tarboro Lions Club Endowed Scholarship – $410
- Tarboro Student Aid Association Endowed Scholarship – $1,000
- E. Norris Tolson Endowed Scholarship – $1,277
- Fred Tolson Memorial Endowed Scholarship – $255
- Joe and Janice Tolson Endowed Scholarship – $225
- Vidant Edgecombe Hospital Endowed Scholarship – $460
- Eddie Walker, Jr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship – $207
- Ernst E. and Janice C. Ward Criminal Justice Endowed Scholarship – $600
- Ralph Dawson Webb Respiratory Therapy Endowed Scholarship – $300
- Claire Wilson Whitehurst Endowed Scholarship – $100
- Veryl Wood Memorial Endowed Scholarship – $100
- Sylvia “Red” Baker York Memorial Scholarship – $130
- C. Rudolph Knight Memorial Endowed Scholarship at Edgecombe Community College – $100
For more information on how to endow a scholarship, contact foundation@edgecombe.edu.
ECC Foundation Annual Scholarships
The Calvin Davenport Skills and Trades Scholarship
Students with a passion for the skilled trades now have an exciting opportunity for support at Edgecombe Community College. The Edgecombe Community College Foundation has established the Calvin Davenport Skills and Trades Scholarship, with donations from Roger and Gaile Taylor, to help students pursue in-demand careers. The scholarship provides a valuable pathway to education, training, and future success in the skilled trades. It is available to current Edgecombe Community College students, as well as Edgecombe Public School students who are on track to graduate in May or June of the current year.
Gravely Foundation Scholarship
Award Amount: $7,500 (for multiple scholarships)
Eligibility: The Foundation wishes that students in Nash, Edgecombe, Wilson, Halifax, Franklin and Martin counties be given priority in receiving awards.
West Edgecombe Ruritan Club Criminal Justice Scholarship
- Award Amount: $300
- Eligibility: Students enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program at Edgecombe Community College.
Edgecombe-Martin County Electric Membership Corporation Scholarship
- Award Amount: (2) $500 Scholarships
- Eligibility: Students enrolled in the Engineering/Electrical Technology program at Edgecombe Community College.
Golden LEAF Scholarship
The Golden LEAF Foundation makes scholarships available to students from qualifying counties, who demonstrate financial need, to help them attend college at participating North Carolina community colleges. Golden LEAF’s goal is for scholarship recipients to gain the talent, knowledge, and skills needed to help their communities thrive.
The Golden LEAF Community College Scholarship provides scholarships of up to $2,250 annually to curriculum students and up to $1850 annually to workforce continuing education students. Scholarship funds can be used to cover the cost of attendance, which includes items such as tuition, fees, books, supplies, credentialing tests, transportation, and childcare.
2025-2026 Golden Leaf Application
SECU Foundation Scholarship
SECU Foundation established this two-year scholarship program to assist North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) students in achieving academic success. The members of State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) take an active role in assisting organizations and communities across North Carolina and truly believe in “People Helping People!”
There are 116 scholarships valued at up to $5,000 each. Each North Carolina Community College will receive two (2) scholarships each academic year. These scholarships are distributed semi-annually in two payments: fall semester, $1,250 per student; and spring semester, $1,250 per student for a maximum of four (4) consecutive semesters.
Outside Scholarships
Many organizations offer scholarships based on place of residence, background, professional affiliations and/or field of study. Each has its own eligibility requirements and application deadline.
Students should search and apply for outside scholarships independently. Many free scholarship search sites are online, and books listing available scholarships can be found in bookstores and libraries.
Any student offered an outside scholarship should provide a copy of the offer notice to the Financial Aid Office to ensure that funds are available in a timely manner. Scholarship checks from outside donors should include your name and ECC ID number and be sent to:
Edgecombe Community College
ATTN: Business Office
2009 W. Wilson Street
Tarboro, NC 27886