Established in 2008 by Mrs. Martha R. Smith, in memory of her beloved husband, Louis C. Smith. Mrs. Smith decided to invest in the next generation of health care leaders from the community by endowing a nursing scholarship at Wake Tech.

Established in 2014 the LS3P Associates Scholarship is awarded each year to a student pursing a degree from Wake Tech. LS3P is a local architectural firm.

This scholarship was established to assist a female student enrolled in the Criminal Justice Technology program.

Established in 2016, the Martin Marietta Heavy Equipment Endowed Scholarship provides support to students enrolled in Wake Tech’s Heavy Equipment Operators program. Each year, one high-performing student with financial need is selected to receive this...

The first endowed scholarship to honor a graduate of Wake Technical Community College, the Mary M. Becker Endowed Scholarship for Women in Engineering was established by gifts from friends, family, and business colleagues at Walt Disney World to honor the late Mary...

Established in 2015 by Mary Ellen Longino to assist a hard-working student pursuing a Culinary Arts or Baking and Pastry Arts degree at Wake Tech Community College.

Established in 2006 by Mrs. Rebecca Lane Payne to honor long time friend, caregiver, teacher and healer, Maude Williams Griffis, whose dream of being a nurse lead her to devote her life to the care of others regardless of a lack of formal training. With only a third...

Theodore F. Mayer, adjunct faculty and advisory board member along with his wife, Lisa D. Mayer, established this scholarship in memory of their youngest son, Andrew Brian Mayer. Andrew was a skilled radiographic technologist who practiced with compassion, care, and...

Established in 2015, and revised in 2023, this scholarship supports students in the Building, Engineering, and Skilled Trades (BEST) division at Wake Technical Community College. The preferred focus is on Civil Engineering, Geomatics, or Architecture, but open to all...

Established in 2023, this scholarship supports students pursuing a STEM field of study with preference for first generation students pursuing an Associate in Engineering or Associate in Science at Wake Tech Community College.

The McKee Family Foundation Scholarship Established in 2008 by The McKee Family Foundation to assist non-traditional students 28 years of age and older who have returned to school for job retraining. Eligible students must be pursuing an associate’s degree or...

The mission of Mended Hearts is to provide Hope, Inspiration and Encouragement by visiting heart patients at WakeMed Hospitals. We could not complete our mission without the help of nurses who provide essential care for their patients and advise us on the patient’s...

Established in 2024, the Meridian Waste Scholarship for Clean Communities will support students enrolled in Wake Tech’s Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology program. This scholarship will help prepare students with the required industrial educational training needed...

The Michael and Dawa Torbert Endowed Scholarship is intended to provide need-based scholarships for students with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Established in 2021, the Nath Foundation Scholarship will be awarded to students pursuing an associates degree in Information Technology programs at Wake Tech. Priority will be given to underrepresented populations.

This scholarship was established in 2022 to support hard-working students in Wake Tech’s Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology AAS degree program. Students must be NC residents. National Coatings and Supplies (ncsssi.com)

Established by the Needmore Ruritan Club of Fuquay-Varina to provide two scholarships for graduates of Fuquay-Varina High School enrolled in technical or applied technologies programs

Established by the Needmore Ruritan Club of Fuquay-Varina to provide two scholarships for graduates of Fuquay-Varina High School enrolled in technical or applied technologies programs

Established in 2018, the North State Bank Scholarship will be awarded to a student obtaining an associates degree in Business Analytics, Business Administration or Accounting from Wake Technical Community College. The goal of this scholarship is to help students in...

This scholarship was established in 2008 by O. Jerome Murray to offer financial need based scholarships to high school graduates of Duplin County Schools enrolled in an Associate’s degree, diploma or certificate program at Wake Technical Community College.

The Optima Engineering Achievement Scholarship will be awarded to Wake Tech students who are pursuing an associate’s degree in Applied Engineering & Technologies. The scholarship will prioritize students pursuing an Electrical Systems Technology degree. Students...

Pauline Cole Tucker, Wake Tech’s oldest known original graduate, passed away in late 2020 at the age of 95. Tucker became one of the first nine students to earn a diploma in the Medical Laboratory Assistant program in 1965 at the college was then known as the W.W....

Established in 2014 by Perkins & Will to support an industrious, hard-working student pursing a degree at Wake Tech Community College. Perkins + Will is a global leader in sustainable, high-performance, environmentally-conscious design.

Established in 2014 by Jim W. and Rebecca E. Perry to support students as they train for a career in healthcare.

This merit based scholarship will support second year students in Nursing, Radiography, EMS, and Medical Lab Technology.

Established in 2020 by the parents, friends, and family of Lauren Piper Laing to honor her life and provide for the education of students and professionals dedicated to working in the human services field.

This scholarship was established in 2017 by Chuck and Pat Poe and will be awarded to a high achieving student pursuing an associate degree within the Computer Technologies division. Preference is given for female students studying Computer Programming.

The POSH Pay it Forward scholarship seeks to inspire the next generation of stylists by providing financial support to students interested in cosmetology. This scholarship will be awarded annually to a student/s in Wake Tech’s cosmetology degree program.

Established in 2004 by The Cary Rotary Club in honor of President Emeritus Bruce I. Howell, a member of the Cary Rotary Club, to fund two merit scholarships for students pursuing a degree, diploma or certification in any of the following divisions: Applied...

This scholarship is meant to celebrate students who are driven to make positive impacts in the world of healthcare within their community. We want to help inspire and support those individuals interested in careers focused on improving the lives of patients and their...