What is New Century Scholars?
New Century Scholars (NCS) provides last-dollar college tuition support to selected students from Jackson, Macon and Swain Counties. Students are selected for NCS participation in the 7th grade. Participation in New Century Scholars continues throughout the middle and high school years. After high school graduation, NCS students enroll in Southwestern Community College (SCC) to work toward an Associate degree. After completion of the degree at SCC, students may enroll at Western Carolina University (WCU) to work toward a Bachelors degree.
