Date Posted: April 7, 2025
The Southern Crescent Technical College (SCTC) Foundation awarded 56 scholarships totaling $26,254.29 for students enrolled at SCTC for Summer 2025 semester. 29 of those scholarships awarded were from the college’s annual Internal Tiger Campaign. Tiger Campaign scholarships are funded through contributions from the SCTC faculty and staff. 27 external scholarships were awarded and those 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.
On March 25, the SCTC Foundation hosted an inaugural Scholarship Luncheon, a brand-new celebration dedicated to honoring our Summer 2025 scholarship recipients. This exciting event brought together students, staff, and donors to recognize academic achievements and the generosity of those who make these scholarships possible. Our Foundation Board Chair, Jack Bowdoin, delivered an inspiring message and extended heartfelt congratulations on behalf of the board, encouraging students to seize every opportunity on their journey to success.
Scholarship applications for Fall semester are available online from April 1 – April 30, 2025 at sctech.edu/scholarships.
The Tiger Campaign High School-to-College Scholarship is a $250 textbook & toolbox scholarship awarded to a recent high school graduate (graduated within the last 24 months) who is enrolled at Southern Crescent Technical College. This Scholarship is for the purchase of program-required textbook and tools, uniforms, equipment, and/or supplies. The scholarship is funded by the Faculty and Staff of Southern Crescent Technical College through monthly employee payroll deductions. The Foundation awarded four scholarships for the Summer 2025 semester for a total of $1,000 to the following students:
Alondra Barcelo-Cyber Security AAS Degree/Networking Specialist AAS Degree
Deborah Kinsey-ASN in Nursing Degree
Emma Shiflett-Radiologic Technology AAS Degree
Laniah Smalls-Health Care Management AAS Degree
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 one $250 scholarship for the Summer 2025 semester to:
Cyril Awere-ASN in Nursing Degree
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 ten $250 scholarships for a total of $2,500. The students receiving scholarships for the Summer 2025 semester are:
Fatima Bermejo-Radiologic Technology AAS Degree
Portia Dover-Business Management AAS Degree
Quawinis Gill-Practical Nursing Certificate
Monique Goggins-Health Care Management AAS Degree
Lola Hill-Leach-Cybersecurity AAS Degree
Natasha Johnson-Business Management AAS Degree
Hailey McDonald-AAS in Interdisciplinary Studies
Tia Redden-Radiologic Technology AAS Degree
Darquashia Shannon-Practical Nursing Certificate
Casey Tinsley-Criminal Justice Technology Diploma
The Tiger Campaign MIRACLE WORKERS Scholarship is a $900 tuition scholarship awarded to a student who is NOT eligible for the HOPE Grant/Scholarship, WIOA or the PELL Grant. Applicants for this scholarship may include those who have capped-out on HOPE financial aid. This scholarship is named after the highest pledging team of the Internal Campaign. The scholarship is funded by the Faculty and Staff of Southern Crescent Technical College through monthly employee payroll deductions. The Foundation awarded three scholarships in the amount of $900 each for a total of $2,700 to the following recipients:
Ashlie Alston-ASN in Nursing Degree
Elizabeth Hensarling-ASN in Nursing Degree
Brittany Khan-Criminal Justice AAS Degree
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 eleven $250 scholarships for a total of $2,750. The students receiving scholarships for the Summer 2025 semester are:
Elise Cook-Health Care Management AAS Degree
Krisha Green-Business Management AAS Degree
Jennifer Harper-Criminal Justice Technology AAS Degree
Chyna Harris-Practical Nursing Certificate
Ka’lecia Harris-Surgical Technology AAS Degree
Briana Kelly-Practical Nursing Certificate
Courtney Roberson-Practical Nursing Certificate
Samantha Saunders-AAS Degree in Allied Health Professions
Sade Steverson-Management and Leadership Specialist Certificate
Sonya Williams-LPN/Paramedic Bridge RN
Sara Woodruff-Applied Technical Management AAS Degree
The Civil Engineering/Engineering Technology Scholarship is a is a $1,000 tuition, textbook & toolbox scholarship awarded to a student in the Civil Engineering Technology program. The scholarship, funded by the Georgia DOT, was given to SCTC from the Technical College System of Georgia because we offer a Civil Engineering Technology program. The Scholarship is for tuition, the purchase of program-required textbooks and tools, uniforms, equipment, and/or supplies. Once awarded, funds are split with $500 applied to tuition and $500 applied to textbook and toolbox expenses. The Foundation awarded one $1,000 scholarship for Summer 2025 to:
Deigo McGhee-Civil Engineering Technology AAS Degree
The Dr. Alvetta P. and A.J. Thomas Tuition Scholarship is a $250 tuition scholarship for a student in a certificate, diploma, or degree program at Southern Crescent Technical College. Dr. Thomas was the President of Southern Crescent Technical College from 2016-2021, and throughout her professional career, she was a champion for students. By supporting the mission and vision of the College through workforce development, Dr. Thomas took pride in building strong students, strong careers, and strong communities. The Foundation awarded one $250 scholarship for the Summer 2025 semester to:
Kathryn Rehome-ASN in Nursing Degree
The Gene Haas Foundation Machine Tool Tuition, Technology Textbook & Toolbox Scholarship is a $500 scholarship awarded to a student in the Machine Tool Technology program for the purchase of a specific laptop from the SCTC Bookstore with Machine Tool software downloaded on it. Gene Haas is the American founder, president, and sole stockholder of the Haas Automation, a CNC machine tool manufacturer. The Foundation awarded three $801.43 laptops, totaling $2,404.29 for the Summer 2025 semester to:
James Floyd-CNC (Computer Numeric Control) Technology Diploma
Robert Redmond-CNC (Computer Numeric Control) Technology Diploma
Hayden Rife-CNC (Computer Numeric Control) Technology Diploma
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. Those receiving the scholarship for Summer 2025 semester are:
Savannah Hill-Business Management AAS Degree
Amber Matkovich-Health Care Management AAS Degree
Belle Shavone-ASN in Nursing Degree
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 & 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 six $1,400 scholarships for a total of $8,400. The students receiving scholarships for Summer 2025 semester are:
Mary Castaneda-ASN in Nursing Degree
Brandi Johnson-Health Care Management AAS Degree
Sierra Jones-Practical Nursing Certificate
Shirley Payne-Health Care Management AAS Degree
Mone’T Thomas-Surgical Technology AAS Degree
Yasmine Williams-Business Management AAS Degree
The NBRC Respiratory Scholarship is a $250 textbook and toolbox scholarship awarded to a student in the Respiratory Care AAS degree program. Established by the National Board of Respiratory Care for education programs across the United States as part of its continued goal to raise awareness of the value of the respiratory care profession and recruit and retain more respiratory therapists. Three scholarships were awarded by the Foundation for the Summer 2025 semester, totaling $750. The recipients of this scholarship are:
Alana Laidford-Respiratory Care AAS Degree
Robin Mark-Respiratory Care AAS Degree
Akia Underwood-Respiratory Care AAS Degree
The Robert and Catherine Waczkowski Technical Scholarship is a $500 tuition scholarship for a student who has passed the GED and who has been accepted into a technical diploma in the Summer of 2025 in one of the following programs: HVAC, Machine Tool, Carpentry, Automotive Technology, Automotive Collision Repair, Industrial Systems, Mechatronics, Electrical, Plumbing, or Welding. Robert Waczkowski received his GED and pursued a successful career in a technical field. For the Summer 2025 semester, the Foundation has awarded one scholarship to the following recipient:
Tobias Richardson-Civil Engineering Technology
The Rotary Club of Peachtree City Scholarship is a $250 textbook & toolbox scholarship for the purchase of program-related required textbooks & tools, uniforms, equipment, licensure examinations, and/or supplies for a student who lives in Fayette County and is enrolled in a certificate, diploma, or degree program. The applicant must be a resident of Fayette County, have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, and be in good academic standing. The Foundation awarded four $250 scholarships for a total of $1,000. The students receiving this scholarship for Summer 2025 semester are:
Georgia Krause-Paralegal Studies AAS Degree
Ava Orton-ASN in Nursing Degree
Zachery Stutts-Health Care Management AAS Degree
Camron Whitt-Health Care Management AAS Degree
The SCTC Culinary Arts Advisory Committee Scholarship is a $500 scholarship awarded to a student in the Culinary Arts program who has completed CUUL 1000, 1110, and 1120. The student must have a minimum 3.0 GPA cumulative average. The student must provide the name of an SCTC Culinary Arts instructor who will be contacted on their behalf for a letter of recommendation. The scholarship is for tuition and the purchase of program-required textbooks and tools, uniforms, equipment, and/or supplies. Once awarded, funds are split with $250 applied to tuition and $250 applied to textbook and toolbox expenses. The Foundation awarded two scholarships, totaling $1,000 to the following recipients:
Michaela Roberson-Culinary Arts AAS Degree
Destinie Helms-Culinary Arts AAS Degree/Business Management AAS Degree
The Southern Contractors Association Textbook and Toolbox Scholarship is a $250 textbook & toolbox scholarship for the purchase of program-required textbooks & tools, uniforms, equipment, and/or supplies. This scholarship is for students in a Technical & Industrial program directly related to the building industry. The Foundation awarded one $250 scholarship for Summer 2025 semester to:
Corey Sylvester-Air Conditioning Technology AAS Degree
The Spalding County Pickleball Association Practical Nursing Tuition Scholarship is a $500 tuition scholarship awarded to a student in the Practical Nursing program. The Spalding County Pickleball Association is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization promoting and growing pickleball for the betterment of our community through active lifestyle, health & well-being, exercise and fitness, sports tourism, and economic impact. The Foundation awarded one $500 scholarship for Summer 2025 semester to:
Lizeria Miller-Practical Nursing Certificate
The Walker Cook Memorial Tuition Scholarship is a $250 tuition scholarship established in memory of Walker Cook who passed away in 2017, a former Griffin resident and husband of Barbara Jo Cook, former 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 Summer 2025 semester to:
Kadia Phipps-Practical Nursing Certificate
Congratulations to all our SCTC Foundation scholarship winners!