Each year, the Golden LEAF Scholarship is awarded to 215 students who reside in a qualifying rural and economically distressed North Carolina County. Scholars are

Grantees, we’ve heard you! In January 2023, Golden LEAF will transition to a new grants management system that will enhance reporting and application capabilities and

The state’s economic vitality is tied to the skills of its workforce. Trends show that by 2030, nearly two-thirds of North Carolina’s jobs will require

This summer, 20 Golden LEAF Scholars are participating in the first cohort of the Rural Internship Initiative. Scholars are working in the medical field, teaching,

The Golden LEAF Foundation announced 215 rural students from 78 North Carolina counties were selected to receive a Golden LEAF Scholarship worth up to $14,000.

The Golden LEAF Scholarship Program provides scholarships to 215 rural students attending North Carolina colleges and universities annually. Since 2000, Golden LEAF has awarded approximately

Name: Brooksie Lawson High School Attended: Mount Airy High School Home County: Surry College Attending/ Years Attended: N.C. State University (2021-present) Major: Communications with a