Operation Scholar Support was started by Assistance League of Greater Wilmington in 2015 to provide scholarships for underserved students who attend Cape Fear Community College and Brunswick Community College. The criteria for scholarships are maintaining a minimum grade point average of 2.5, be a second-year student with documented financial need, be a resident of New Hanover, Brunswick or Pender counties, and preferably be a student who is returning to school to obtain skills and employability. In 2022, we started a scholarship at the College of Education at the University of North Carolina Wilmington for students who want to become teachers.
To date, each community college has received $105,500 and University of North Carolina Wilmington received $10,000 from our local chapter.
Our chapter has reached the benefactor level of giving for Brunswick Community College and was inducted into the McKeithan Society by Cape Fear Community College this past February. The McKeithan Society is a recognition given to those whose cumulative giving to CFCC has exceeded $50,000.
Nancy Scott-Finan accepts the McKeithan Society Award on behalf of our chapter. CFCC students crafted the award.
“This is amazing news! We really appreciate the incredible continuous support for our students especially in these difficult times. As you can imagine, the Coronavirus has severely impacted many students who were already struggling financially. Support by you and the Assistance League are incredibly important to the success of our students. Thank you again!”
Jim Morton, President
