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Foundation Mission Statement

The Rockingham Community College Foundation Inc. exists to assist and support Rockingham Community College in its efforts to enhance individual and community success through education, employment assistance, service to business and industry, and contributions to cultural and social development.

31st Annual RCC Foundation Golf Tournament – September 29, 2021

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Foundation Message

Workplace dynamics are changing across North Carolina and Rockingham County is no exception. The RCC Foundation is better positioned than ever to help Rockingham Community College address the changing needs of business, industry and students in our county.

The Eagle Train and Gain Scholarship Program, underwritten by the RCC Foundation, provides financial assistance to students whose goal is to earn an industry-recognized credential and enter the workforce.

Foundation Purpose

Rockingham Community College Foundation, Inc. serves as a vehicle to receive private gifts and bequests and to account for, manage, and help appreciate monies or property donated to the Foundation for the purpose of benefiting Rockingham Community College.

Foundation Facts

  • The RCC Foundation was incorporated on January 7, 1970.
  • The RCC Foundation manages 163 endowed scholarships and 40 general scholarships.
  • RCC students received more than $170,000 in scholarship awards for 2020-2021.
  • The RCC Foundation awarded more than $144,000 for Campus Grant Projects to support students and faculty for programs such as Workforce Development Scholarships and Training, RCC Student Aid Grants, Business Technologies Industry Recognized Credential Fees, Career and College Promise Scholarship Fund, and the High School Equivalency Testing Program.
Address

Rockingham Community College
215 Wrenn Memorial Rd.
Wentworth, NC 27375

Hours

Monday to Thursday:
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Contact

336-342-4261
336-349-9986 (fax)
info@rockinghamcc.edu