The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to provide continued support to the North Carolina Community College System for scholarships that supply tuition, fees, books, supplies, and other related costs for a minimum of 330 students attending any of North Carolina’s 58 community colleges. Eligible students are those who reside in rural counties that are tobacco-dependent and/or economically distressed and who demonstrate need. Priority for scholarships will be given to students from families adversely affected by the decline of the tobacco industry.