Student Programs
Student Scholarships
With over 100 scholarships available from the PCC Foundation, student with financial need, as well as those seeking merit based funding, are asked to apply between mid-March – mid-June.
NEW! The new Pacer Promise program offers full tuition and $200 for textbooks to students who graduated from high school in the last three years and are enrolling in a technical program at PCC. Fill out the same Foundation Scholarship Application to see if you qualify.
Ambassador Program
The Foundation seeks three students to represent the College at various College, Foundation, and community functions. These students may also be called upon to assist faculty and staff during the year. The PCC Foundation provides each Student Ambassador with a $2,000 scholarship, College shirt and name tag. To be considered, a student must be nominated by a PCC employee and have 24 credits completed.
Student Incentive Program
Encouraging students who earn their High School Equivalency diploma, this program funds the first PCC course in a degree/diploma curriculum or short-term training class.
Funding is also available to students who need assistance paying for the GED or HiSet test through the Adult Basic Skills program.
Student Emergency Funds
In addition to emergency funding from the Finish Line Grant, and CARES Act, the PCC Foundation offers funding to students who experience an emergency that jeopardizes their ability to complete their semester. This may include transportation, child care, and other similar needs.
Support Innovation & Faculty and Staff Programs
Mini-Grant Program
This program is designed to provide seed money for creative and innovative projects that relate back to PCC’s strategic plan. Applications for 2023 are due March 20.
Professional Development
The PCC Foundation provides funding for professional development opportunities for full-time and part-time faculty and staff at PCC. This program benefits the College’s employees, as well as the student and community by maintaining a high level of quality in instruction and services.
Are you taking a PCC course that will improve your skills for your current position? If yes, click here for a printable application to see if your course can be funded by the Foundation.
Are you seeking a higher degree? If yes, click here for additional information and a printable application to see if your course work can be funded by the Foundation.
Excellence in Teaching
The PCC Foundation rewards faculty members who go above and beyond in their program of study. A peer-based committee reviews the submitted portfolios and makes award recommendations. Click here for additional information and a printable application.
Excellence in Service
Up to two staff members are selected from a pool of nominations to receive the staff excellence award each year. The recipients of this award demonstrate a high level of commitment to the institution and the community. Click here for additional information and a printable application.
Special Allocations
Building Projects, such as the most recent facility constructed on the Person County Campus, the Technical Education Building, receive funding through the PCC Foundation.
Renovation Projects to enhance the atmosphere of learning may be funded through the PCC Foundation.
Friends of the College events are held in an effort to promote the College throughout the community.
Institutional Projects that can no longer be funded through the state are given consideration from the PCC Foundation.
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