Scholarships Presented at Luncheon
Scholarships were awarded recently at a luncheon honoring donors and recipients.
Piedmont Technical College student and Bradley resident Lizzie Wideman (left) recently received the Greenwood Kiwanis Club Scholarship at the college’s annual scholarship luncheon. Wideman, an early care and education student, was congratulated by Kiwanis representative Ken Davis. Awarded annually to early care and education students from Greenwood County, the scholarship is based on academic achievement and financial need.
Two Piedmont Technical College students were recently awarded the Strom Thurmond Scholarship at the college’s annual scholarship luncheon. Pictured are, from left, Glenn Donaghy, an associate degree nursing student from Greenwood and presenter Cathy Miller. Not pictured is Deanna McKee, a cardiovascular technology student from Ninety Six. The scholarship, which is named for Senator Strom Thurmond, is awarded annually to students who display leadership abilities and maintain a minimum 3.5 grade point average. The scholarship is also based on academic achievement and financial need.
Piedmont Technical College student and Laurens resident James Sanders (left) was recently awarded the Aaron Industries PTC Golf Classic Scholarship at the college’s annual scholarship luncheon. Sanders, an HVAC student, is pictured with Jean Burbage, executive assistant at Aaron Industries, Inc. The scholarship is funded through an annual golf tournament held each spring and selection is based on academic achievement and financial need.
Two Piedmont Technical College students were recently awarded the Aaron Industries Scholarship at the college’s annual scholarship luncheon. Pictured are Chelsea Tinsley, an associate in arts student from Kinards (left) and Jean Burbage, executive assistant at Aaron Industries, Inc. Not pictured is Sarah Petty, an associate degree nursing student from Laurens. The scholarship is available to seniors who attend any of the high schools in Laurens County and is based on financial need and academic achievement.
Two Piedmont Technical College students were recently awarded the Laurens County Chamber Cecil Davenport Memorial Scholarship at the college’s annual scholarship luncheon. Pictured are, from left, Beth Yarborough, an associate degree nursing student from Laurens; Russ Emerson from the Laurens County Chamber; and Candace Eaves, a radiologic technology student from Clinton. The scholarship is available to Laurens County residents based on academic achievement.
Piedmont Technical College student and general engineering technology major David Roddy from Greenwood resident was recently awarded the “Legacy of Learning” Water Environment Association of SC Scholarship at the college’s annual scholarship luncheon. The scholarship is awarded to a student pursuing an associate degree related to the environment who is a resident of South Carolina, full-time or part-time with a grade point average not less than 3.0.
