Rich in community
Kimmi Nettles, scholarship manager at Cumberland Community Foundation, a nonprofit that funds a variety of community betterment projects, knows firsthand how intimidating navigating the college financial system can be. In the process of going to college, she said she was never aware of scholarship opportunities — now, she’s aiming to change that in Cumberland County.
Cumberland Community Foundation awards $557,150 in academic scholarships
Cumberland Community Foundation on Tuesday announced $557,150 in scholarship awards to students at a reception at Cape Fear Botanical Garden.
Human Relations taking college scholarship applications through April 6
Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations is accepting scholarship applications from Cumberland County high school seniors until April 6, according to a news release.
Cumberland Community Foundation awards $684,060 in grants, scholarships
The Cumberland Community Foundation on Thursday evening awarded grants and scholarships totaling $684,060. One will enhance Fayetteville State University graduation rates, and the other will help two local nonprofit organizations establish and grow their own endowments.
