Date Posted: March 15, 2022
The Southern Crescent Technical College Foundation awarded 55 scholarships totaling $20,650 for students enrolled in the College for Summer Semester 2022.
Of those, the Foundation awarded 45 Internal Tiger Campaign scholarships totaling $14,850. 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 10 external scholarships totaling $5,800. 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 fall 2022 semester will be available online from April 1 – April 30, 2022 at https://www.sctech.edu/foundation/foundation-scholarhips.com.
Congratulations to the following students who were awarded Internal scholarships:
The Bill Walden Memorial Textbook and Toolbox Scholarship is a $250 scholarship established in memory of former SCTC Business Management instructor Bill Walden for his commitment and contributions to the College. The Foundation awarded fifteen $250 scholarships for a total of $3,750. Those receiving the scholarship for the summer 2022 semester are:
| Recipient | County | Program |
|---|---|---|
| Infiniti Newsome | Henry County | Cardiovascular Technology |
| Jessenia Carbajal | Fayette County | Forensic Science -Degree |
| Raymonia Foreman | Henry County | Health Care Management |
| Jamie Odom | Upson County | Nursing |
| Abigail Lee | Pike County | Phlebotomy Technician |
| Fnu Morfaw Terence N | Gwinnett County | Health Care Management |
| Tamia Jones | Lamar County | Practical Nursing |
| Jean Miller | Spalding County | AAS Interdisciplinary Studies |
| Chyna Harris | Henry County | Phlebotomy Technician |
| Ramesha Risper | Spalding County | Nursing |
| Carol Milliron | Upson County | Practical Nursing |
| Andrew Hughes | Butts County | AS General Studies |
| Milissia Williams | Henry County | Health Care Management |
| Tamarah McCull | Spalding County | Health Care Management |
| Markia Johnson | Clayton County | Nursing |
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 thirteen $250 scholarships for a total of $3,250. Those receiving the scholarship for the summer 2022 semester are:
| Recipient | County | Program |
|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Walton | Henry County | Health Care Management |
| Jamie Odom | Upson County | Nursing |
| Tina Prioleau | Fayette County | Business Technology |
| Abigail Lee | Pike County | Phlebotomy Technician |
| Shaquelle Lindsey | Troup County | Health Care Management |
| Tamia Jones | Lamar County | Practical Nursing |
| Marie Therese Mbock | Clayton County | Health Care Management |
| Christopher Williamson | Meriwether County | Nursing |
| Shawanna Harden | Lamar County | Criminal Justice Technology |
| Ramesha Risper | Spalding County | Nursing |
| Carol Milliron | Upson County | Practical Nursing |
| Milissia Williams | Henry County | Health Care Management |
| Orlona Clemons | Meriwether County | EMS Professions |
The “Make a Difference” 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 “Make a Difference” Tuition Scholarship is named in honor of the winning team for the Internal Tiger Campaign for Southern Crescent Technical College. The Foundation awarded five $900 scholarships for a total of $4,500. Those receiving the scholarship for the summer 2022 semester are:
| Recipient | County | Program |
|---|---|---|
| Timothy Montgomery | Cobb County | AAS Interdisciplinary Studies |
| Leighann Taylor | Spalding County | Health Care Assistant |
| Erin Pybus | Spalding County | Nursing |
| Shatara Miller | Henry County | Health Care Management |
| Jessica McEntyre | Upson County | Nursing |
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. This scholarship was established in memory of Trevor Alexander, an Assessment Specialist at the College, who died of cancer in August 2013. The Foundation awarded four $250 scholarships for a total of $1,000. Those receiving the scholarship for the summer 2022 semester are:
| Recipient | County | Program |
|---|---|---|
| LaDrika Fuller | Henry County | Networking Specialist, Cybersecurity |
| Tina Loudermilk | Upson County | Early Childhood Care/Education |
| Jadeyn Stevens | Fayette County | Nurse Aide |
| Kennedy Smith | Clayton County | Paralegal Studies Degree |
The High School-to-College Textbook & Toolbox Scholarship is a $300 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 and tools, uniforms, equipment, and/or supplies. The Foundation awarded seven $300 scholarships for a total of $2,100. Those receiving the scholarship for the summer 2022 semester are:
| Recipient | County | Program |
|---|---|---|
| Jasmine Green | Henry County | Accounting |
| Ansley Peek | Henry County | Nursing |
| Joy Childree | Meriwether County | Health Care Management |
| Andrew Hughes | Butts County | AS General Studies |
| Kemlynn JeanPierre | Henry County | Early Childhood Care & Education |
| Nora Beauchamp | Paulding County | Paralegal Studies Diploma |
| Jaleiyah Johnson | Clayton County | AS General Studies |
The GED-to-College Textbook and Toolbox Scholarship is a $250 scholarship awarded to a recent Southern Crescent Technical College Adult Education/GED graduate (completed within the last 12 months) who scored over 580 on the GED test and has enrolled in SCTC. The Foundation awarded one $250 scholarship for the summer 2022 semester to:
| Recipient | County | Program |
|---|---|---|
| Tashina Wilson | Clayton County | Health Care Management |
Congratulations to the following students who were awarded External scholarships:
The Justin Peeples Memorial CIS Scholarship is a $250 textbook and toolbox scholarship awarded to a student in the Computer Information Systems program. The scholarship was 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 the summer 2022 semester to:
| Recipient | County | Program |
|---|---|---|
| Celvin Chapman | Clayton County | Automotive Technology, Cybersecurity |
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 four $1,000 scholarships for a total of $4,000. Those receiving the scholarship for the summer 2022 semester are:
| Recipient | County | Program |
|---|---|---|
| Lolita Leach | Clayton County | Health Care Management |
| Brittany Altig | Henry County | Cardiovascular Technology |
| Laura Das Neves | Clayton County | Nursing |
| Ashley Satchell | Clayton County | Nursing |
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 the summer 2022 semester to:
| Recipient | County | Program |
|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Walton | Henry County | Health Care Management |
The Upson EMC Foundation Tuition Scholarship is a $250 tuition scholarship. The student must be a Georgia resident and must live in one of the five counties Upson EMC serves: Crawford, Pike, Meriwether, Talbot, and Upson. The Foundation awarded one $250 scholarship for the summer 2022 semester to:
| Recipient | County | Program |
|---|---|---|
| Tina Loudermilk | Upson County | Early Childhood Care & Education |
The Becky Parris Rector Nursing Scholarship is a $300 Tuition scholarship for a Nursing student that is a single parent. Becky Parris Rector earned her ADN from a technical college while raising two children under the age of six at the same time. She sacrificed so much to stay in school while caring for her children and working part-time to make ends meet. Her degree enabled her to continually lift her family up and support them her entire career. The Foundation awarded one $300 scholarship for the summer 2022 semester to:
| Recipient | County | Program |
|---|---|---|
| Carol Milliron | Upson County | Practical Nursing |
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 the summer 2022 semester to:
| Recipient | County | Program |
|---|---|---|
| Maddison Franklin | Henry County | Practical Nursing |
The Susan Elizabeth Pruett Memorial Accounting Textbook & Toolbox Scholarship is a $250 scholarship for the purchase of program-required textbooks, tools, uniforms, equipment, and/or supplies. This scholarship is for students in the Accounting program. It was established in memory of Susan Elizabeth Pruett by Reshann Pruett Adams, SCTC Foundation Trustee. The Foundation awarded one $250 scholarship for the summer 2022 semester to:
| Recipient | County | Program |
|---|---|---|
| Krisha Green | Coweta County | Accounting |
Congratulations to all our SCTC Foundation scholarship winners!
The SCTC Foundation continues to help build strong students, strong careers, and strong communities.