Central Carolina Community Foundation Awards $180,900 in Scholarships to SC Students
August 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands expert in philanthropy, has awarded 74 scholarships totaling $180,900 to some of South Carolina’s outstanding students.
The Community Foundation manages 41 scholarship funds that provide education opportunities for students across South Carolina. Each scholarship has its own specific purpose and eligibility criteria according to the recommendations of the donor. Many of the funds have been established as testaments to the donor’s passion for education and their commitment to a particular community or company.
For example, the Harmon Scholarship, new to the Foundation this year, was established to help students realize the American Dream. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduating high school senior from Sumter County who demonstrates exceptional personal character and serves as a role model for others. The scholarship covers tuition, room and board and any other educational expenses the student needs for the year.
Another fund, the First Choice Member Scholarship, was established by Select Health of Carolina for members of its First Choice health plan. First Choice improves health through education, preventive care and effective disease management. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Select Health’s mission is to help people get care, stay well and build healthy communities. Since establishing the scholarship through the Foundation, this scholarship has funded nine scholarships totaling more than $18,000.
“Our scholarship funds are just one of the many ways that donors in our community work with the Foundation to make a difference in the Midlands,” said Foundation President and CEO JoAnn Turnquist. “Through the generosity of our fundholders, these students now have the opportunity to achieve their academic goals without the financial burden that often accompanies a college education. We congratulate each of our scholarship recipients and wish them well as they continue to learn and grow.”
Central Carolina Community Foundation will begin accepting applications for the 2016-2017 school year in January 2016. For more information about applying for scholarships or establishing a scholarship fund at the Foundation, please visit www.yourfoundation.org or call 803.254.5601.
The 2015 recipients of each fund, their hometown, and schools they plan to attend are as follows:
A.C. Flora First Fifty Years Foundation
Zuk Family Award: Michael Aimone, Columbia (Newberry College)
Cynthia Edwards McCrary Award: Lauren Evans, Columbia (Newberry College)
Camp Debbie Lou Award: William Few, Columbia (Clemson University)
Mozelle Shipp Award: Sims Patton, Columbia (Clemson University)
First Fifty Years Award: Darryl Peoples, Columbia (Furman University)
Tom Stokes Award: Taylor Smith, Columbia (Winthrop University)
James A. Broome Scholarship
Niya Anderson, Hopkins (Claflin University)
Zack and Rachel Clarkson Scholarship
Tyler Tigher, Gadsden (Lynchburg College)
Daughters of the Holy Cross – Sara Hempley Scholarship
Gbemisola Feko, Columbia (University of South Carolina)
First Choice Member Scholarship
Student attending Limestone College
Student attending Charleston Southern University
Mae and Wilbur Fulmer Scholarship
Jennifer Hill, Chapin (Clemson University)
Corey Shaver, Chapin (Newberry College)
Rhittie Gettone- Leading By Example- Communities In Schools Scholarship
Krue Htoo, Columbia (Midlands Technical College)
Gilbert Ruritan Scholarship
Bryce Keisler, Gilbert (Winthrop University)
The Katherine Kennedy Greiner Scholarship
Jessica Auld, Columbia (Campbell University)
Sarah Nickles, Columbia (Clemson University)
Ryan Pichoff, Hopkins (Francis Marion University)
Nickolus Stewart, Cayce (Winthrop University)
Handel-Carter Assistance Scholarship
Fatima Council, Columbia (Midlands Technical College)
Dante Madison, Columbia (Midlands Technical College)
The Harmon Scholarship
Chelsee Davis, Sumter (Clemson University)
William S. and Elizabeth B. Heath Scholarship
Katelyn Delbocca, Sumter (University of South Carolina)
Ja’Keon Green, Sumter (Coastal Carolina University)
Deja Richardson, Sumter (Charleston Southern University)
Melody Rivers, Wedgefield (Claflin University)
Andre Washington, Sumter (Clemson University)
Dr. Robert Howard/WHS Scholarship
Maya Williams, Orangeburg (Claflin University)
Bobby J. Jacobs Jr. Turn Your Life Around Award
Baba Seydou Ndiaye, Columbia (Midlands Technical College)
Estelle Jones Memorial Scholarship
Niya Anderson, Hopkins (Claflin University)
Estelle Jones Non-Traditional Students Scholarship
Dekayla Hamilton, Columbia (University of South Carolina Upstate)
LinkScholars Program Scholarship
Niya Anderson, Hopkins (Claflin University)
Franshawn Mack, Hopkins (South Carolina State University)
Linda Taylor, Columbia (University of South Carolina)
Terry A. McCoy Leadership Scholarship
Grace Forker, Columbia (Clemson University)
Dr. William A. McDow Scholarship
Haley Sims, Heath Springs (University of South Carolina)
Jacqueline M. Miller Scholarship
Deondria Dorsey, Winnsboro (Winthrop University)
William Renwick, Winnsboro (Clemson University)
Steven Samuel, Winnsboro (Winthrop University)
Hannah Silvia, Winnsboro (Charleston Southern University)
Rogers and Meredith Scholarship
Jonathan Bowles, Lexington (Clemson University)
Yterrani Davis-Pack, Columbia (Winthrop University)
Mykia Law, Columbia (Claflin University)
10 Students attending Glenforest School
Bobbi Rossi Memorial Scholarship – Cardinal Newman
*Student to be announced in late September
Bobbi Rossi Memorial Scholarship – USC College of Nursing
Katelyn Delbocca, Sumter (University of South Carolina)
Louetta Slice Scholarship
Caroline Kennerly, Chapin (University of South Carolina)
South Carolina Arms Collectors Association Scholarship
Kiersten Addy, Lexington (University of South Carolina)
Kristen Davis, Lexington (University of South Carolina)
Carmen Little, Beaufort (Winthrop University)
Charlie Gale, Greer (Clemson University)
Emily Smith, Gilbert (College of Charleston)
Tanner Swain, Orangeburg (The Citadel)
William Threlkeld, Williamston (University of South Carolina)
Junior League Smart Matters Scholarship
Gbemisola Feko, Columbia (University of South Carolina)
Simone Harris, Columbia (Livingstone College)
H. Eugene Webb Jr. Scholarship
Sophia Emetu, Columbia (College of Charleston)
Simone Harris, Columbia (Livingstone College)
Milford H. Wessinger Scholarship
Kristen Davis, Lexington (University of South Carolina)
Morgan Nichols, Lexington (Clemson University)
Sean Powers, Lexington (University of South Carolina)
Woodlands’ Families Scholarship Fund
Markayla Busby, Bamberg (Winthrop University)
De’onta Rice, Bamberg (Newberry College)
Jonathan Samuel, Bamberg (Benedict College)
About Central Carolina Community Foundation
Central Carolina Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization serving 11 counties in the Midlands by distributing grants and scholarships and linking the resources of donors, nonprofits and area leaders to communities in need. For more information about the Foundation, visit their website at www.yourfoundation.org or call 803.254.5601.
