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Project DEgree Program Eligibility

To participate in Project DEgree, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Have a high school diploma or GED;
  • Be 18-26 years old (older students may be considered);
  • Be committed to and have the ability to pay for enrollment as a full-time student through degree completion (you may be eligible to receive financial aid);
  • Be committed to taking at least one course each summer term;
  • Have an expressed goal of achieving a certificate or degree;
  • Place into developmental reading and writing (ENG 080 andRED 080); and
  • Be able to attend the learning community courses, Mondays through Fridays, on the Main Campus.
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  Students who are selected for Project DEgree at DurhamTech are eligible to earn a total of $600 in the following scholarship awards:  
  1. Begin fall semester courses
     August Award: $100 bookstore gift card  
  2. Complete first eight weeks with at least 85% attendance
    October Award: $75 cash  
  3. Successfully complete at least 67% of fall semester courses
     December Award: $50 cash  
  4. Begin spring semester courses
     January Award: $75 cash  
  5. Complete first eight weeks with at least 85% attendance
     March Award: $75 cash  
  6. Successfully complete at least 67% of spring semester courses
     May Award: $50 cash  
  7. Begin spring semester courses for year two
     August Award: $100 cash  
  8. Successfully complete at least 67% of fall semester courses for year two
     December Award: $75 cash  
 

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