Date Posted: December 5, 2023
The Southern Crescent Technical College Foundation recently awarded 57 scholarships totaling $23,140 for students enrolled in the College for Spring Semester 2024.
Of those, the SCTC Foundation awarded 33 Internal Tiger Campaign scholarships totaling $10,200. Internal scholarships are funded through contributions from the SCTC faculty and staff primarily through monthly payroll deductions to the Internal Fundraising Campaign. In addition, the SCTC Foundation awarded 24 external scholarships totaling $12,940. 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.
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 three $250 scholarships for a total of $750. The students receiving scholarships for Spring 2024 semester are:
| Madeline Combs | Culinary Arts Degree | |
| Tia Redden | Health Care Management | |
| Terri Tarver | Web Site Design/Development |
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 two $250 scholarships for a total of $500. The students receiving scholarships for Spring 2024 semester are:
| Jason Fletcher | Cybersecurity Degree | |
| Abigail Forrester | 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 twelve $250 scholarships for a total of $3,000. The students receiving scholarships for Spring 2024 semester are:
| Kenya Anderson | Health Care Management | |
| Jordan Boisseau | EMS Professions Diploma | |
| Jayanna Cox | Accounting Degree | |
| Emily Head | Radiologic Technology Degree | |
| Krista Kelly | Nursing Degree | |
| Victoria McDonald | Radiologic Technology Degree | |
| Charles McEachin | Cybersecurity Degree | |
| Janessa Parker | Nursing Degree | |
| Kristan Pettway | Health Care Management Degree | |
| Savannah Payton | Nursing Degree | |
| Carey Williams | Business Management & Mechatronics Technology Degree | |
| Benjamin Wisniewski | Business Management Degree |
The Tiger Campaign TOP KATS (in memory of Kathy Pitts) 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 TOP KATS (in memory of Kathy Pitts) 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. The students receiving scholarships for Spring 2024 semester are:
| Tykira Johnson | Practical Nursing Diploma | |
| Yoon Suh Lee | Cardiovascular Technology | |
| Caroline Mason | Nursing 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 thirteen $250 scholarships for a total of $3,250. The students receiving scholarships for Spring 2024 semester are:
| Destyni Allen | AAS Interdisciplinary Studies | |
| Kierra Battle | Nursing Degree | |
| Jessenia Carbajal | Forensic Science Tech Degree | |
| Michael Farland | Cybersecurity Diploma | |
| Regina Glanton | Health Care Assistant | |
| Kacie Hallmark | Radiologic Technology, Early College Essentials | |
| Tiara Jones | Health Care Management Degree | |
| Robin Mark | Health Care Management Degree | |
| Haley Mathews | Criminal Justice Tech Degree | |
| Jean Miller | AAS Interdisciplinary Studies | |
| Kierra Rutledge | Nursing Degree | |
| Montavious Skelton | Cybersecurity | |
| Paul Thomas | Radiologic Technology |
Congratulations to the following students who were awarded External scholarships:
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. 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 2024 Spring semester to:
| Terica Brown | Associate of Science Nursing |
The Debbie Dawson Memorial ARRT Scholarship is an annual $225 award for a senior Radiologic Technology student, who does not qualify for WIOA. Student must provide two references from clinical instructors/staff. The award will be used to cover the expense of applying for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) national registration. It is awarded in the Spring semester, payable to ARRT.
Deborah R. Dawson, B.M.Sc., R.T.(R) (05/18/1955 – 03/04/2020) retired from Southern Crescent Technical College in 2015 after 24 years teaching and leading the Radiologic Technology Program. In honor of her memory, the scholarship was established to help Radiologic Technology students with their final expense of the program. Debbie touched the lives of so many during their educational journey, and she will be remembered for her kind, caring, and loving spirit. Her memory lives on through the actions of all those she trained to provide skillful, knowledgeable, and compassionate care of patients in diagnostic radiography. Debbie was dedicated, ethical, and selfless in her actions. She was loved by many and is missed by all. The Foundation awarded two $225 scholarships for a total of $450. The students receiving scholarships for Spring 2024 semester are:
| Jacey Cosby | Radiologic Technology | |
| Abigail Lee | Radiologic Technology |
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 2024 Spring semester to:
| Kimberly Riley | AAS Interdisciplinary Studies |
The Gateway to Hope NCLEX-RN Scholarship is a $240 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 $240 scholarship for 2024 Spring semester to:
| Cherita Baker | Nursing Degree |
The Justin Peeples Memorial Computer Information Systems Textbook and Toolbox Scholarship is a $250 scholarship awarded to a student in the Computer Information Systems program for the purchase of program-required textbooks and tools, uniforms, equipment, and/or supplies. This scholarship was established in memory of Justin Peeples, a Computer Network Specialist student at Southern Crescent Technical College who died from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in 2011. The Foundation awarded one $250 scholarship for a total of $250. The student receiving a scholarship for Spring 2024 semester is:
| Evan Jones | Computer Programming Degree |
The Lespedeza Fund Scholarship, honoring the memory of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Allen and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson, is a $1,100 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 $1,100 scholarships for a total of $7,700. The students receiving scholarships for Spring 2024 semester are:
| Jordan Anderson | Radiologic Technology | |
| Jayla Collier | Radiologic Technology | |
| Kelli Fore | Nursing Degree | |
| Dianna Hoang | Radiologic Technology | |
| Abigail Lee | Radiologic Technology | |
| Jaden Speaks | Nursing Degree | |
| Marissa Williams-Beckford | Health Care Management Degree |
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 scholarships for Spring 2024 semester are:
| Naarai Berrian | Surgical Technology | |
| Christopher Craner | Paramedicine Degree | |
| Arianna Hatfield | Radiologic Technology | |
| Alivia Uter | Practical Nursing Diploma |
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 four $500 scholarships for a total of $2,000. The students receiving scholarships for Spring 2024 semester are:
| Madeline Combs | Culinary Arts Degree | |
| Yolanda Harraway | Culinary Arts Degree | |
| Sybil Hill | Culinary Arts Degree | |
| Milan Johnson | Culinary Arts Degree, Early Childhood Care/Ed Degree |
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 Spring 2024 semester to:
| Sandra Dugger | Computerized Accounting Specialist |
The Trevor Alexander Memorial Tuition Scholarship is a $250 tuition scholarship awarded to any student. 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 one $250 scholarship for Spring 2024 semester to:
| Maxine Haynes | Health Care Assistant |
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, 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 2024 semester to:
| Karena Newell | Radiologic Technology |
Congratulations to all our SCTC Foundation scholarship winners! Scholarship applications for Summer Semester 2024 will be available online from December 22, 2023, to January 31, 2024, at https://www.sctech.edu/scholarships/.
The SCTC Foundation continues to help build strong students, strong careers, and strong communities.
