Central Carolina Community Foundation Awards $110,900 in Scholarships to South Carolina Students
August 13, 2012
COLUMBIA, SC – August 13, 2012 – Central Carolina Community Foundation has awarded 44 scholarships totaling $110,900 to some of South Carolina’s best and brightest students.
The Community Foundation manages more than 35 scholarship funds that provide educational opportunities for future generations. Many of the Foundation’s scholarship funds have been set up in honor or memory of a loved one or someone who has helped the donor become successful in life. Each scholarship has its own specific purpose and eligibility criteria according to the recommendations of the donor.
With the rising costs of a college education, college scholarships are more important than ever, said Foundation President and CEO JoAnn Turnquist. This financial assistance will help prepare these students to become productive members of their respective communities. We congratulate each of our scholarship recipients and wish them well as they continue to learn and grow.
One of CCCF’s scholarship fund holders is the Columbia Chapter of TheLinks, Inc., one of the nation’s oldest and largest volunteer service organizations of extraordinary women who are committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry. The members of the Columbia Chapter of TheLinks, Inc. honored their scholarship recipients at a luncheon at the Capital City Club.
During the past six decades, the Columbia Chapter of TheLinks, Inc. has enjoyed a rich legacy of awarding scholarships to promising high school students in our community, said Mary Miller McClellan, Chapter President. We are extremely pleased as we recognize the achievements of this year’s outstanding Link Scholars and extend our best wishes to each of them for a bright and distinguished future.
The recipients of each fund and the schools they plan to attend are:
A.C. Flora First Five Years Foundation
Ekei Eyo, Clemson University, Freshman
Laura Mallick, Clemson University, Freshman
Octavia Sims, College of Charleston, Freshman
Zack and Rachel Clarkson Scholarship
Green Jackson, Coastal Carolina University, Freshman
Daughters of the Holy Cross – Sara Hempley Scholarship
Niya Anderson, Claflin University, Freshman
First Choice Members Scholarship
Sierra Hamilton, Clemson University, Freshman
Aleya Foulks, University of South Carolina, Freshman
Gilbert Ruritan Scholarship
Dalton Sligh, College of Charleston, Freshman
William S. and Elizabeth B. Heath Scholarship
Walker Fickling, University of South Carolina Sumter, Sophomore
William B. Foxworth, Clemson University, Junior
Ja’Keon Green, Coastal Carolina University, Sophomore
Precious Rivers, University of South Carolina Upstate, Senior
Dr. Robert Howard/WHS Scholarship
Davina Felder, Claflin University, Freshman
Estelle Jones Memorial Scholarship
Franshawn Mack, South Carolina State University, Freshman
Estelle Jones Non-Traditional Students Scholarship
Michele Youngs, Midlands Technical College, Sophomore
LinkScholar Program
Nathaniel Abraham, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Freshman
Niya Anderson, Claflin University, Freshman
Aleya Foulks, University of South Carolina, Freshman
Franshawn Mack, South Carolina State University, Freshman
Terry A McCoy Leadership Scholarship
Kyle Harper, University of South Carolina, Freshman
Dr. William L. McDow Scholarship
Wendy Winn, Belmont University, Freshman
Jacqueline M. Miller Scholarship
Zauri Bradley, University of South Carolina, Freshman
Alexandra Maass, Clemson University, Freshman
Shayla Pearson, Clemson University, Freshman
Zachary Smith, Midlands Technical College, Freshman
National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors – South Carolina
Heather Armel, University of South Carolina, Moore School of Business
Rogers & Meredith College Fund
Caroline Beebe, Clemson University, Junior
Jonathan Bowles, Clemson University, Freshman
Shanice Dixon, Midlands Technical College, Freshman
Lilie Hudson, Washington & Lee University, Junior
Valerie Palmieri, Point Park University, Senior
Vincent Palmieri, University of South Carolina, Junior
Hayley Pemberton, University of South Carolina, Junior
Christina Portwood, University of Tennessee Knoxville, Senior
Lawrence Scarano, The Citadel, Freshman
Rachel Smith, North Greenville University, Sophomore
Christopher West, Clemson University, Senior
Bobbi Rossi Memorial Scholarship – USC College of Nursing
Monica Shull, University of South Carolina, Senior
Smart Matters Scholarship
Emon Davis, Savannah College of Art & Design, Freshman
H. Eugene Webb Jr. Scholarship
Cliff Binion, Asbury Theological Seminary, Senior
Seirra Hamilton, Clemson University, Freshman
Woodlands’ Families Scholarship
Ivory Brabham, Clemson University, Freshman
Kimberly Glover, Hampton University, Sophomore
About Central Carolina Community Foundation
Central Carolina Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization serving 11 counties in the Midlands by helping charitable individuals and businesses meet the needs of our community. For more information, visit their website at www.yourfoundation.org or visit their Facebook page.
