Date Posted: August 19, 2020
Of those, the Foundation awarded 17 Internal Tiger Campaign scholarships totaling $6,450. Internal scholarships are funded through contributions from the SCTC faculty and staff primarily through monthly payroll deduction to the Internal Fundraising Campaign. In addition, the Foundation awarded 16 external scholarships totaling $7,000. External scholarships are funded through contributions from business partners, foundations and generous donors within our service community as well as SCTC faculty and staff for program-specific scholarships not included in the Internal Tiger Campaign.
Scholarship applications for Spring Semester 2021 will be available online from September 1 to September 30 at https://www.sctech.edu/foundation/foundation-scholarships/.
Congratulations to the following students who were awarded Internal scholarships:
The Bill Walden Memorial Textbook and Toolbox Scholarship is a $300 scholarship established in memory of former SCTC Business Management instructor Bill Walden for his commitment and contributions to the College. The Foundation awarded five $300 scholarships for a total of $1,500. Those receiving the scholarship for the Fall 2020 Semester are:
Christopher Williamson, Meriwether County, Healthcare Assistant
Cassandra Chapman, Fayette County, Culinary Arts
Shannon Christian, Upson County, Health Care Management
Tayler Robins, Spalding County, Respiratory Care
Jakunda Walker, Henry County, Business Management
The John Bradley Memorial Textbook and Toolbox Scholarship is a $250 scholarship established in memory of John Bradley, former Automotive Collision and Repair instructor at the College, who died of cancer in 2006. The Foundation awarded seven $250 scholarships for a total of $1,750. Those receiving the scholarship for Fall 2020 Semester are:
Marinda Wilson, Fayette County, Culinary Arts
La’Shandis Brown, Meriwether County, Respiratory Care
January McCard, Upson County, Respiratory Care
Deanna Mitchell, Fayette County, Respiratory Care
Princetta Reese, DeKalb County, Respiratory Care
Tayler Robins, Spalding County, Respiratory Care
Jakunda Walker, Henry County, Business Management
The “Team Five” Tuition Scholarship is a $900 tuition scholarship to a student who is not eligible for the HOPE Grant/Scholarship, WIOA and/or The PELL Grant and/or any other financial aid. The Lego Tigers Tuition Scholarship is named in honor of the winning team for the Internal Tiger Campaign for Southern Crescent Technical College. The Foundation awarded three $900 scholarships for a total of $2,700. Those receiving the scholarship for Fall 2020 Semester are:
Shannon Christian, Upson County, Health Care Management
Delene Mays, Spalding County, Nursing
Tayler Robins, Spalding County, Respiratory Care
The Trevor Alexander Memorial Tuition Scholarship is a $250 tuition and fees scholarship to a student who is eligible for the HOPE Grant/Scholarship but is not eligible for The PELL Grant. Established in memory of Trevor Alexander, an Assessment Specialist at the College, who died of cancer in August 2013. The Foundation awarded two $250 scholarships for a total of $500. Those receiving the scholarship for Fall 2020 Semester are:
Jackielyn Hernandez-Smith, Henry County, Cosmetology
Cassandra Chapman, Fayette County, Culinary Arts
Congratulations to the following students who were awarded External scholarships:
The Cooper Family Culinary Arts Scholarship is a $250 scholarship awarded to a currently enrolled part-time or full-time Southern Crescent Technical College student in good academic standing in a Culinary Arts program of study. The Foundation awarded one $250 scholarship for Fall 2020 Semester to:
Cassandra Chapman, Fayette County, Culinary Arts
The Fayette College and Career Academy Tuition Scholarship is a $500 tuition scholarship for SCTC students who reside in Fayette County, Georgia. The Foundation awarded two $500 scholarships for a total of $1000. Those receiving the scholarship for the Fall 2020 Semester are:
Egwuronu Ndukwo, Fayette County, Administrative Support Assistant
Cassandra Chapman, Fayette County, Culinary Arts
The Georgia Power Scholarship is a $250 textbook and toolbox scholarship funded by Georgia Power Company for the purchase of program-required tools, uniforms and/or equipment. The Foundation awarded five $250 scholarships for a total of $1250. Those receiving the scholarship for Fall 2020 Semester are:
Sarah Baxter, Henry County, Respiratory Care
Tayler Robins, Spalding County, Respiratory Care
Jakunda Walker, Henry County, Business Management
Egwuronu Ndukwo, Fayette County, Administrative Support Assistant
Cameron Pierce, Henry County, Criminal Justice Technology
The Lespedeza Fund Scholarship, honoring the memory of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Allen and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson, is a $1,000 tuition, textbook and 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/first in your 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 three $1,000 scholarships for a total of $3,000. Those receiving the scholarship for Fall 2020 Semester are:
Princetta Reese, DeKalb County, Respiratory Care
Cameron Pierce, Henry County, Criminal Justice Technology
Sarah Baxter, Henry County, Respiratory Care
The Walker Cook Memorial Tuition Scholarship is a $250 tuition scholarship established in memory of Walker Cook who passed away in 2017, 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 three $250 scholarships for a total of $750. Those receiving the scholarship for Fall 2020 Semester are:
January McCard, Upson County, Respiratory Care
La’Shandis Brown, Meriwether County, Respiratory Care
Sarah Baxter, Henry County, Respiratory Care
The Schyla Avery Memorial Textbook & Toolbox Scholarship is a $250 scholarship awarded for students pursuing a degree in Respiratory Care. 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 one $250 scholarship for Fall 2020 Semester to:
January McCard, Upson County, Respiratory Care
The Shop with a Sheriff Tuition, Textbook and Toolbox Scholarship is a $500 tuition, textbook, and toolbox scholarship for an SCTC student who is a Fayette County, Georgia resident. Half of the funds, $250, will be applied to tuition and $250 will be applied to the bookstore for course-required textbooks and/or tools. The Foundation awarded one $500 scholarship for Fall 2020 Semester to:
Marinda Wilson, Fayette County, Culinary Arts
Congratulations to all our SCTC Foundation scholarship winners!
The SCTC Foundation continues to help build strong students, strong careers, and strong communities.