Date Posted: January 9, 2026
Southern Crescent Technical College is proud to celebrate the start of the spring semester by awarding scholarships to students whose dedication, resilience, and career goals reflect the very best of the Southern Crescent region. These scholarships provide critical financial support, helping students stay focused on their education and move confidently toward in-demand careers. The Southern Crescent Technical College Foundation awarded 52 scholarships totaling $22,350 for students enrolled in the College for the Spring semester.
Scholarship applications for Summer 2026 will be available online from January 26–February 28, 2026 at https://www.sctech.edu/foundation/foundation-scholarships/.
In recognition of their academic commitment and career goals, the following students have been awarded Spring Semester scholarships at Southern Crescent Technical College:
The Tiger Campaign GED/Advancement-to-College Textbook and Toolbox Scholarship is a $250 textbook & toolbox scholarship awarded to a recent Southern Crescent Technical College GED graduate (completed within the last 24 months) who is enrolled at Southern Crescent Technical College. The scholarship is for the purchase of program-required textbooks, tools, uniforms, equipment, and/or supplies. The Foundation awarded four $250 scholarships for a total of $1,000. The students receiving the scholarships for Spring 2026 semester are:
| Eromwon Adibuah | Associate of Science Nursing | Clayton |
| Ariana Campbell | Health Care Management | Henry |
| Diego Cormier | Electrical Systems Technology | Henry |
| Khaliya Deyounks | Cybersecurity | Henry |
The Tiger Campaign High School-to-College Textbook & Toolbox Scholarship is a $250 scholarship awarded to a recent high school graduate (graduated within the last 24 months) who is enrolled at Southern Crescent Technical College. The scholarship is for the purchase of program-required textbooks & tools, uniforms, equipment, and/or supplies. The Foundation awarded four $250 scholarships for a total of $1,000. The students receiving the scholarships for Spring 2026 semester are:
| Kelsey King | Electrocardiography Technology | Spalding |
| Lyndsey Ray | Radiologic Technology | Pike |
| St. Anthony St. Christopher IV | Welding and Joining | DeKalb |
| Jaharris Triplett | Computer Programming | Spalding |
The Tiger Campaign Textbook & Toolbox Scholarship is a $250 textbook & toolbox scholarship for the purchase of program-required textbooks & tools, uniforms, equipment, and/or supplies. The Foundation awarded twelve $250 scholarships for a total of $3,000. The students receiving scholarships for Spring 2026 Semester are:
| Ogechim Agbai-Eleanya | General Studies | Henry |
| Vanessa Barthel | Practical Nursing | Clayton |
| Regina Dowdell | Associate of Science Nursing | Henry |
| Lexus Former | Allied Health Associate | Clayton |
| Felecia Gaston | Associate of Science Nursing | DeKalb |
| Nalani Harper | Radiologic Technology | Henry |
| Renee Islieb | Radiologic Technology | Pike |
| Victor Jemison | Radiologic Technology | Henry |
| Gabrielle Martin | General Studies | Upson |
| Lyndsey Ray | Radiologic Technology | Pike |
| Samantha Saunders | Associate in Health Professions | Coweta |
| Meredith Stelling | Forensic Science Fundamentals | Spalding |
The Surfing Tigers Tuition Scholarship is a $900 tuition scholarship for a student who is not eligible for the HOPE Grant/Scholarship, WIOA and/or the Pell Grant and/or any other financial aid. The Tiger Campaign Surfing Tigers is named in honor of the winning team for the Internal Tiger Campaign for Southern Crescent Technical College. The Foundation awarded two $900 scholarships for a total of $1,800. The students receiving scholarships for Spring 2026 semester are:
| Ashlie Alston | Associate in Nursing | Henry |
| Shavon Bolden | Business Management | Fulton |
The Tiger Campaign Tuition Scholarship is a $250 tuition scholarship for a student in a certificate, diploma, or degree program at Southern Crescent Technical College. The Foundation awarded twelve $250 scholarships for a total of $3,000. The students receiving scholarships for Spring 2026 semester are:
| Kristen Benson | Cybersecurity | Upson |
| Vidal Brown | Shield Metal Arc Welding | Fayette |
| Shakira Clark | Film Technology | Henry |
| Erica Green | Health Care Management | Clayton |
| Deborah Kinsey | Associate in Nursing | Henry |
| Lizeria Miller | Practical Nursing | Clayton |
| Ariana Mojca | Radiologic Technology | Spalding |
| Rebecca Stanton | AAS in Interdisciplinary Studies | Butts |
| Corey Sylvester | Air Conditioning Technology | Henry |
| Kaleema Thornton | Health Care Management | Henry |
| Cassey Waldo | Associate in Nursing | Henry |
| Kyle York | Paralegal Studies | Henry |
The Dr. Alvetta Peterman Thomas and A.J. Thomas Memorial Tuition Scholarship is a $250 tuition scholarship for a student in a certificate, diploma, or degree program. Dr. Thomas was President of Southern Crescent Technical College from 2016-2021 and took pride in building strong students, strong careers, and strong communities. Her husband, A.J., was a lifelong proponent of education who believed that education improved the quality of life for individuals and communities. The Foundation awarded one $250 scholarship for Spring 2026 semester to:
| Ayanna Davis | Interdisciplinary Studies | Henry |
The Georgia Power Company Scholarship is a $250 textbook and toolbox scholarship funded by the Georgia Power Company for the purchase of program-required tools, uniforms and/or equipment. The Foundation awarded three $250 scholarships for a total of $750. The students receiving the scholarships for Spring 2026 semester are:
| Athena Eder | Associate of Science in Nursing | Henry |
| Tiara Jones | Health Care Management | Lamar |
| Neshawn Reid | Cardiovascular Technology | Henry |
The Gateway to Hope NCLEX-RN Scholarship is a $300 scholarship awarded to a minority nursing student showing a financial need. The scholarship is to cover the cost of the NCLEX-RN exam and license fee and will be awarded to a student in his or her final semester of the ASN program. The scholarship is established by Dr. Gayla Hope Love to pay-it-forward. Dr. Love understands how the power of education can change the life of a minority nursing student and this is her way of supporting the next generation of nurses. The Foundation awarded one $300 scholarship for Spring 2026 semester to:
| Elizabeth Hensarling | Associate of Science Nursing | Clayton |
The Eugene Edwards Plumbing Scholarship is a $200 textbook & toolbox scholarship for the purchase of program-required textbooks & tools, uniforms, equipment, and/or supplies. The scholarship is in honor of the late President Emeritus Eugene Edwards. Mr. Edwards was a master plumber for 40 years. This scholarship is for students in the Plumbing diploma program. The Foundation awarded one $200 scholarship for Spring 2026 semester to:
| Marcus Webb | NCCER Plumbing Technician | Clayton |
The Justin Peeples Memorial Textbook and Toolbox CIS Scholarship is a $250 textbook and toolbox scholarship awarded to a student in the Computer Information Systems program. Established in memory of Justin Peeples, a Computer Network Specialist student at the College. Justin died from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in 2011. The Foundation awarded one $250 scholarship for Spring 2026 semester to:
| Justice Thibeaux | Cybersecurity | Henry |
The Lespedeza Fund Scholarship, honoring the memory of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Allen and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson, is a $1,400 tuition, textbook & toolbox need-based scholarship awarded to a first-generation student (defined as a student whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s) have not completed a degree or any education beyond high school, and are the first in their family to attend college to attain a certificate, diploma or degree) enrolled in one of the following programs: Allied Health, Business Technology, Criminal Justice, Industrial Systems Technology, and Logistics and Supply Chain Management. The Foundation awarded seven $1,400 scholarships for a total of $9,800. The students receiving scholarships for Spring 2026 semester are:
| Madra Cain | Associate of Science in Nursing | Clayton |
| Nashay Jenkins | Respiratory Care | Henry |
| Tawanna Pryor | Health Care Management | Fulton |
| Kathryn Rehome | Associate of Science in Nursing | Spalding |
| Jaboa Shackleford | Associate of Science in Nursing | Henry |
| Kamyah Stillwell | Health Care Management | Henry |
| Caitlyn Tillman | Associate of Science in Nursing | Henry |
The Schyla Avery Memorial Textbook & Toolbox Scholarship is a $250 scholarship awarded for students pursuing a degree in Respiratory Care. This scholarship was established in memory of Schyla Nicole Avery, who received an AAS degree in Respiratory Care from the College, and died in a tragic house fire in 2011. The Foundation awarded three $250 scholarship for Spring 2026 semester to:
| Briaunna Bailey | Respiratory Care | Douglas |
| Kasheia Baxter | Respiratory Care | Henry |
| Peyton Shiver | Respiratory Care | Spalding |
The Walker Cook Memorial Tuition Scholarship is a $250 tuition scholarship established in memory of Walker Cook who passed away in 2017, and was a former Griffin resident and husband of Barbara Jo Cook, V.P. for Advancement at SCTC. Walker was a life-long educator who believed education improved the quality of life for individuals and communities. The Foundation awarded one $250 scholarship for Spring 2026 semester to:
| Amber Smitherman | Associate of Science Nursing | Spalding |
Congratulations to all our SCTC Foundation scholarship winners!
The SCTC Foundation continues to help build strong students, strong careers, and strong communities.