Scholarships

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We believe college should be affordable and within reach. That’s why we offer dozens of scholarships that may lower – or even completely cover – your college costs. To be considered for a scholarship, you should complete the FAFSA® and any scholarship-specific applications. Reach out to us to learn more!

 

Featured Scholarships

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Johnson Foundation Scholarship

Allied Health Tuition & Fees Assistance:
WCJC has partnered with the M.G. and Lillie Johnson Foundation to provide tuition and fees assistance for students enrolled in select Allied Health programs. Students must meet certain criteria based on scholarship program requirements. Contact FinAid@wcjc.edu for more details. No application is necessary. 

WCJC Endowed Scholarship Program

Apply for scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year. Scholarships are awarded based on merit, need, demographics, or career focus. The application deadline is April 1, 2025.

WCJC Foundation Scholarships

The WCJC Foundation provides scholarships to students in need of financial assistance to attend WCJC. The goal is to provide financial assistance to help students matriculate in the most expedient manner possible, culminating in students either transferring to a four-year college or taking their place in the workforce. Visit the WCJC Foundation website for full details on available scholarships.
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Determine if you qualify for Federal Financial Assistance

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Additional Scholarship Opportunities

WCJC offers a variety of scholarships, many of which are made possible through generous donations. To learn more about these scholarships, contact WCJC Financial Aid at finaid@wcjc.edu.
  • Johnson Foundation Scholarship - WCJC has partnered with the M.G. and Lillie Johnson Foundation to provide tuition and fees assistance for students enrolled in select Allied Health programs 
      • Students must meet certain criteria based on scholarship program requirements. Contact FinAid@wcjc.edu for more details.
      • No application is necessary.

 

  • WCJC Foundation Scholarships
      • The mission of the WCJC Foundation is to increase awareness of Wharton County Junior College and provide philanthropic and external sources of support for the college students, faculty, staff, and programs.
      • Visit the WCJC Foundation website for full details on available scholarships.

Explore WCJC Endowed Scholarships 

      • Award amounts vary
      • Find complete information for our 70+ endowed scholarships
      • Application deadline is April 1, 2025 for the 2025-2026 academic year

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