A new scholarship fund has been established at the North Carolina Community Foundation to benefit graduates of Harnett County high schools seeking higher education.

The Jack C. Wells Scholarship for Harnett County is available to county residents with a preference for students from the townships of Black River, Grove and Neill’s Creek. Eligible students must be attending a two- or four-year college, university or technical school.

The first scholarship will be awarded this spring. A total of $50,000 is available for scholarship awards. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years, as long as students remain enrolled at their educational institution.

Wells created the scholarship to provide students with more than just tuition, recognizing that the cost of education extends well beyond that.

In partnership with donors and fundholders, NCCF offers scholarships for students from all 100 counties. There is no cost for students to apply for scholarships. NCCF has more than two dozen scholarships open to students in Harnett County and statewide.

As eligibility criteria vary greatly, students are encouraged to complete NCCF’s Universal Scholarships Application to be matched with scholarships they are eligible for. Detailed instructions about how to apply are available at nccommunityfoundation.org/Scholarships. Students can apply now through March 3 at 11:59 p.m.

For more information about the scholarship and to apply, visit nccommunityfoundation.org/Jack-Wells-Scholarship.

About the North Carolina Community Foundation
The North Carolina Community Foundation brings together generous people and connects them to causes and organizations they care about, with a focus on inspiring lasting and meaningful philanthropy in the state’s rural communities.

With $460 million in assets, NCCF sustains nearly 1,300 endowments and partners with donors and a network of affiliates in 60 counties to strengthen our state. By stewarding and growing donors’ gifts,

NCCF makes a powerful impact through a robust grants and scholarships program, awarding over $300 million since 1988.