Wharton County Junior College Foundation

08/31/2026

Welcome back, Pioneers!

08/27/2026

08/19/2026

Shout out to those in the Richmond area -- the One-Stop Shop is going on now until 7pm. Come get registered for Fall classes!

Pioneers, our last One-Stop enrollment event for the Fall Semester at the Richmond campus is happening today from 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. We will have admissions, testing, and many other departments on site to help you complete your new student checklist. 📝🎓

08/14/2026

🎉 HAPPY HOUR: SPIRIT NIGHT with WCJC Former Students & Friends!

Thank you to our very FIRST WCJC Former Student & Friends Community & Business Partner Member — Sorella’s Restaurant! 🎉

Join us at Sorella’s for an evening of fun, fellowship and making connections with WCJC alumni, friends, and community partners. ❤️

Want to be part of the WCJC Former Student & Friends community? We have multiple memberships levels.

Join today and stay connected to the Pioneer family!

📍 Hosted by Sorella’s Restaurant | Wharton
🤝 Come for the connections. Stay for the fellowship.
❤️ Join WCJC Former Student & Friends today!

08/12/2026

As students prepare to head back to the classroom, its a great time to think about the economics of education -- and why investing in education matters.

In this video, WCJC Economics instructor Varun Gupta takes a look at the economic impact of education and the value to students, families, employers and our communities.

Before the school year begins, take a few minutes to hear Varun's perspective on why education is one of the most important investments we can make.

Varun Gupta Speaks On Student Education and the Impact of Donations...

08/03/2026

The Wharton County Junior College Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Kyle Tomek to its Board of Directors. Tomek brings extensive leadership experience in the energy and power infrastructure sectors. He is also the founder of Shorebreak Storage in Bay City and remains active in local business and community initiatives, with a strong commitment to workforce development, education, and community engagement throughout the Gulf Coast region.

A Bay City native, Tomek has built a successful career in business development, strategic growth, and client relations. Throughout his professional career, he has worked to foster partnerships that strengthen industry and community connections while helping create opportunities for future generations of skilled professionals.

Click on the link below to read more.

Note: This press release is available to be downloaded in a formatted PDF at this link. The Wharton County Junior College Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Kyle Tomek to its Board of Directors. Tomek brings extensive leadership experience in the energy and power infrastructure sec...

07/24/2026

07/21/2026

48% of students said personal finances impacted their ability to concentrate on schoolwork. We want to make sure no student has to choose between an unexpected expense and their education. Support this dual-impact initiative by donating at https://bit.ly/4gc3E7T. Read more about TACCF's mission and why your partnership makes a difference on our website at www.taccf.org.

07/20/2026

TODAY IS THE SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE!! Get those applications in by the end today, July 20, 2026, to be considered.

Check out our growing list of endowed scholarships on our website https://www.wcjcfoundation.org/scholarshipsandgrants/ and see if one might be right for you:

Henry and Louise Volz Memorial Scholarship
Lottie Plumb Mullins Memorial Scholarship
Bonnie Hopkins Memorial Scholarship
West Fort Bend Women's Endowed Scholarship
Rotary Club of El Campo Endowed Scholarship
Eugene Bouligny Memorial Scholarships

Submit your application at https://wcjcfoundation.awardspring.com/