Four County EMC members continue to make a significant impact on the future of local students by awarding $10,000 annually in scholarships through four community colleges within our service area. This week, Four County EMC staff members Jimmy Smith, Director of Economic and Community Development, and Hannah Mabe, Community Engagement Specialist, proudly delivered $2,500 checks to each of the four community colleges.
Scholarship Breakdown
Each of the four participating community colleges—Bladen Community College, James Sprunt Community College, Cape Fear Community College, and Sampson Community College—will distribute five scholarships of $500 each. These scholarships are split between the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters, with recipients receiving $250 per semester.
How to Apply
Students interested in applying for these scholarships should contact their community college’s financial aid or foundation office for specific application details and deadlines:
- Bladen Community College
Phone: (910) 879-5562
Email: llacy@bladencc.edu
Applications Open: January 1, 2025
Application Deadline: April 15, 2025
Awards Announced: Early May 2025 - James Sprunt Community College
Phone: (910) 275-6152
Email: tsandlin@jamessprunt.edu
Applications Open: January 1, 2025
Priority Application Deadline: May 2, 2025
Awards Announced: July 2025 - Cape Fear Community College
Phone: (910) 362-7207
Email: foundation@cfcc.edu
Applications Open: March 1, 2025
Scholarships are awarded throughout the year - Sampson Community College
Phone: (910) 900-4072
Email: advancement@sampsoncc.edu
Applications Open: September 2024
Application Deadline: April 15, 2025
Awards Announced: July 2025
Bladen Community College Foundation Accepts Scholarship
Bladen Community College Foundation officially accepted the scholarship this week from Jimmy Smith and Hannah Mabe. The foundation released a press statement highlighting the significance of Four County EMC’s contribution.
💬 “We are deeply grateful to Four County EMC for their generous support of our students,” said Sondra Guyton, VP for Institutional Advancement & Community Relations at Bladen Community College. “This donation is a testament to their commitment to the future of our community.”
Alongside this announcement, Four County EMC captured the scholarship check deliveries in four photographs featuring Jimmy and Hannah presenting the checks at each community college.
Four County EMC members are making a lasting impact on the next generation of students, helping them achieve their educational and career goals.
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