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North Carolina Prospective Teacher Scholarship/Loan Program. Those pursuing a teaching career may receive up to $2500 per academic year ($900 at a community college) if enrolled full time. Upon graduation, students are expected to teach in an accredited North Carolina public school. One year's scholarship/loan note, plus interest, is canceled for each year of teaching service at a North Carolina public school. Applications may be obtained from the Department of Public Instruction, Scholarship/Loan Section, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611. Interested persons may secure additional information at http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/scholarships/.

The C.R. Bailey Development Grant (award to be made to eligible faculty beginning 2009) The Clare R. Bailey Loan Fund was established at Southeastern Community College in 1969 by the late Clare R. Bailey as a memorial to his wife Elizabeth Smith Bailey and his parents, Elroy B. Bailey and Myrtle Clark Bailey. As a result of the increased availability of financial aid grants, the Loan Fund has been inactive during recent years. For that reason, Myrtle Edna Bailey Lasley and Virginia Bailey Harris, daughters of the late Clare R. Bailey in February 2008 proposed that the purpose of the loan fund be converted to one that will serve a greater need and enhance the quality of education at the college. With an additional contribution from Myrtle Edna and her husband Jim Lasley the Clare R. Bailey Family Endowment has been named. The purpose of the endowment shall be to encourage professional development among faculty members in the employ of SCC. The C.R. Bailey Development Grant award will be made annually in July. Details of this award and the application process will be provided through the Institutional Advancement Office to interested applicants.

Audrey Kay Canady Art and Music Scholarship. This scholarship, funded by an endowment established by Kay S. Canady, is awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the Art or Music program. Recipients must be a Columbus County resident. Preference is given to graduates of South Columbus High School. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Ashley Poovey Memorial Scholarship. This $500 scholarship in memory of Ashley Poovey is awarded to graduates of Whiteville High School who choose to pursue a career in pharmacy technology or pre-pharmacy. Recipients must maintain a 2.5 GPA.

Barefoot Memorial Scholarship. The Dr. W. F. and Lilma Barefoot Memorial Scholarship is funded from the estate of Dr. Barefoot. The recipients of the $1500 scholarship must have a 2.0 GPA, have been a resident of Columbus County for more than four years, and have graduated from a Columbus County high school. They must maintain full-time status.

Baseball Scholarship. These scholarships may be offered to students who are selected to play on the men's baseball team. The maximum award covers the cost of tuition per term.

Bill Hooks Trust. The scholarship is funded from the endowment established by the Bill Hooks Family in memory of Mr,William H. Hooks. Recipients must have earned a 2.0 GPA in previous educational work and maintain that average to retain the scholarship.

Carl Meares, Sr. Scholarship. An endowment was established through a bequest from Carl Meares, Sr., to provide scholarships to students who maintain academic progress.

Carter Tabor/Loris Tribune Scholarship. This scholarship, funded by an endowment from W. Horace and Linda Carter, is awarded to graduates of either South Columbus, Green Sea-Floyds, or Loris High School. Preference is given to students who demonstrate an interest in a career in journalism. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Cartrette Family Scholarship. An endowment was established by the James Allen Cartrette family to provide scholarships to students who maintain satisfactory academic progress.

Columbus County Farm Bureau. One $500 scholarship is awarded annually to a graduate of each of the following high schools: East Columbus, South Columbus, West Columbus, and Whiteville. Recipients must be enrolled full time, have at least a 2.5 GPA, be a member or the child of a member of the Columbus County Farm Bureau, and submit proof of Columbus County Farm Bureau membership.

Columbus County Youth and Families Association, Inc. Scholarship. This non-profit, Christian-based organization funds this scholarship. It is awarded to a senior graduating from a public or private high school in Columbus County.

Columbus-Whiteville Retired School Personnel Scholarship. This scholarship is funded with gifts from the members of the Columbus-Whiteville Retired School Personnel organization. Recipients must have earned a 2.5 GPA in previous educational work and be enrolled in the pre-teaching, early childhood, or college transfer curriculum with specific plans for teaching.

Comstock Scholarships. These scholarships, made available through the James A. Comstock Memorial Trust, are for students planning to complete a two-year engineering degree.

Danny and Stevie Peyton Scholarship. This scholarship, in memory of Danny and Stevie Peyton, is awarded to a Columbus County resident who is a single parent or a child of a single parent. Applicants must submit an essay and demonstrate financial need. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Dennis Grainger Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship, in memory of Dennis Grainger, is funded by Carolyn Grainger and awarded to a full time student enrolled in the business program. Recipients must maintain a 2.5 GPA.

Dr. John F. Munroe Medical Scholarship. The scholarship was established by Dr. John D. Hodgson and Dr. David A. Martin, Jr., owners of Southeast Diagnostics, and is awarded to a student enrolled full time in the nursing program. The recipient must be a Columbus County resident and be the child of a practicing nurse. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Dr. Stephen C. Scott Scholarship. This scholarship is in honor of former SCC President Dr. Stephen C. Scott. Recipients must achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be Columbus County residents.

Eleen Williams Nursing Scholarship. This nursing scholarship was established by Johnny R. Williams in memory of his mother, Eleen Williams, a practicing nurse for 43 years in Columbus County. The scholarship is awarded to a recipient for two consecutive years. The recipient must be a resident of Columbus County, be accepted into the Associate Degree Nursing program at the time of award and maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Esther and Wilbur Smith Nursing Scholarship. This scholarship was established by family and friends of Esther and Wilbur Smith to provide financial assistance to a full time nursing student.

Evelyn & Georgia Floyd Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is funded from the estates of sisters Evelyn and Georgia Floyd. Recipients must have earned a 3.0 GPA and be an education major at SCC.

Evelyn Walker Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is funded by an endowment established by Harold Walker in memory of his mother. Recipients must maintain a 2.0 GPA. The scholarship is renewable for one year.

Garrell-Yam City-Time Saver Scholarship. In the awarding of this scholarship, preference is given to employees or their dependents of Yam City Oil Co. and Time Saver Stores. Recipients must be graduates of a Columbus County high school, preferably South Columbus. Recipients should be majoring in business.

Golden Leaf Scholarship. This scholarship is designed to assist current high school seniors, current North Carolina community college students and students currently enrolled at public North Carolina four-year universities. Recipients must be a permanent resident of a qualifying rural county that is economically distressed (Tier I, II or III) and/or tobacco dependent. Priority for scholarships will be given to students from families adversely affected by the decline of the tobacco industry.

Helen Dasher High Music Scholarship. This scholarship will be funded with the income from an endowment established by Sarah Helen High Clagett, Robert O. High, Jr., Williams Dasher High and Walter Bankston High. Recipients must have earned a 2.0 GPA, be enrolled as a full-time student in the music program at SCC, be a Columbus County resident, and be a graduate of a public or Christian school in Columbus County.

Horry J. Watts Scholarship. This $500 scholarship was established in memory of Horry J. Watts. Recipients must be graduates of a public high school in Columbus County, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and be enrolled full time in a degree or certificate program.

Hoskins General Scholarship. This scholarship was established through a trust set up by Dr. and Mrs. William H. Hoskins to assist students in any degree program.

Hoskins Nursing Scholarship. This scholarship was established through a trust set up by Dr. and Mrs. William H. Hoskins to assist students in any nursing curriculum (except continuing education).

Jennifer L. Stocks Scholarship. This $500 scholarship in memory of Jennifer L. Stocks is awarded to students who are female residents of Columbus County and who have earned a 2.0 GPA.

J. M. Council, Sr. Scholarships. Three $200 scholarships are awarded annually based on merit. Recipients must be enrolled full time in an SCC degree-granting program and maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Jonathan O'Neill Cribb Scholarship. The Jonathan O'Neill Cribb Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of the son of Larry and Patricia Cribb. Jonathan was a graduate of Whiteville High School and a freshman at Southeastern Community College, majoring in communication and journalism. His character was admired by all who knew him. In his memory, this scholarship is awarded annually to aspiring high school seniors pursuing higher education at SCC. The Cribb family select the recipient with the average annual award being $1000.

Jones Store Scholarship. The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarship aid to Southeastern Community College students from high schools in the surrounding area. The Jones Store Fund was established with gifts from Jones Stores. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA and be enrolled full time in a degree or diploma program.

Joseph T. Wyche Scholarship. In memory of Dr. Wyche, this scholarship is awarded to Columbus County residents.

Judy V. Smith Nursing Scholarship. This $600 scholarship in memory of Judy V. Smith, a long-time employee of SCC, is awarded to associate-degree nursing students who have earned and maintain a 2.5 GPA.

Kathy Todd Book Fund. This scholarship was established by friends and family of former SCC employee Kathy Todd and provides financial assistance for textbook purchases. Recipients must be a Columbus County resident, be enrolled in the Computer Information Technology or Office Systems Technology programs, and must maintain a 2.0 GPA.

Koonce Memorial Scholarship. The John and Harriett Koonce Memorial Scholarship provides an annual scholarship to students in any degree program.

Leatherbury Scholarship. In memory of Edward P. Leatherbury, III, this scholarship assists full- and part- time students with the cost of tuition, fees, and books, up to a maximum of $300. Recipients must maintain a 2.0 GPA.

Lewis A. Sikes Foundation Forestry Scholarship. This $1500 scholarship award is made to a student who is a resident of Columbus County, NC, or Horry County, SC. Recipients must have completed two semesters as a full-time Forest Management Technology student at SCC and earned a cumulative GPA of 2.5.

Lloyd and Beth W. Batten Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is funded from the estate of Lloyd Batten. The recipients must be a resident of Columbus County and maintain a 2.5 GPA.

Long Scholarship. The Charles R. Long Scholarship was established to provide an annual scholarship to students in a business curriculum (emphasis on accounting) or in music or another liberal arts program. Recipients must demonstrate leadership potential and citizenship.

Lowe Memorial Scholarship. The Aileen Garrell and Lester Vincent Lowe Memorial Scholarship was established to provide an annual scholarship to students who enroll in a curriculum program and are residents of southeastern North Carolina.

Mack Canady, Jr., Agricultural Biotechnology Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship, funded by an endowment established by Kay S. Canady, is awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the Agricultural Biotechnology program. Recipients must be Columbus County residents and preference is given to graduates of South Columbus High School. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Marjorie Tyndall Upward Bound Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to students who have been enrolled in SCC’s Upward Bound Program for at least two years and maintain at least a 2.0 GPA. Applicants must complete a special application and submit two letters of reference and a high school transcript to the Upward Bound staff.

Medical Laboratory Technology Scholarship. This tuition scholarship provides funds to sophomore students while enrolled in the clinical portion of the MLT program. Recipients must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA.

M.I.K.E. Scholarship. The M.I.K.E. Scholarship Award was established by Congressman Mike McIntyre to further his commitment to supporting the youth of Southeastern North Carolina in their endeavors toward higher education. The Scholarship Award is designed to honor graduating high school seniors who have excelled in four distinct areas that are represented in the award's title. Students must demonstrate moral force of character, inspired leadership, knowledge and superior academic performance, and exemplary citizenship. The recipient of the award must be a resident of the Seventh Congressional District of North Carolina (as of August 31 of the year preceding his or her graduation from high school). The scholarship is awarded every 4 years, as it rotates among the community colleges in the seventh district.

Norris Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship was established in memory of long-time SCC Registrar, Roland C. Norris. Recipients must be enrolled full time in a degree program and be a North Carolina resident.

Norman and Emily Peal Scholarship. This scholarship is funded from the estate of Emily Memory Peal and is awarded to a graduate of Whiteville High School or West Columbus High School.

Ora G. Watts Scholarship. This $500 scholarship, named in memory of Mrs. Ora G. Watts, was established to assist graduates of Columbus County's public high schools in their pursuit of a college education. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA and be enrolled full time.

Platt Nursing Scholarship. This scholarship is funded by the family and friends of the late Natalie Padrick Platt, a graduate of SCC’s nursing program. The recipient must be a resident of Columbus County, be a first year student in the associate degree nursing program and maintain a 2.7 GPA.

Prince Memorial Scholarship. The Sarah Wooten Prince Memorial Scholarship provides scholarships to students who are graduates of Clarkton, West Bladen, East Columbus or West Columbus High Schools. A 2.0 GPA is required.

Ray Scholarship. Mr. and Mrs. Royce Ray established this scholarship for students enrolled in either the associate degree music or nursing program. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Richard F. Burkhardt Memorial Music Scholarship. This scholarship is funded from a trust initiated by the late Richard F. Burkhardt, long-time music instructor at SCC. Recipients must have earned and maintained a 2.5 GPA and be enrolled full time in the music program at SCC.

Sam T. Gore Family Scholarship. This scholarship is funded by the Sam T. Gore family to provide scholarships to recipients who have earned a 2.0 GPA and demonstrate potential for future achievement.

Softball Scholarships. These scholarships may be offered to students who are selected to play on the women’s softball team. Recipients must enroll full time

Sol and Miriam Mann Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship honors longtime college supporters, Sol and Miriam Mann, and was established by a gift from the Mann estate. Recipients must be Columbus County residents and preference is given to graduates of Whiteville High School. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Soles Living Endowment Scholarship. The Myrtle N. and Robert C. Soles Living Endowment Scholarship Trust was established to provide financial assistance to worthy men and women of Columbus County who are enrolled in curriculum programs at SCC.

Spc. McKenzie Fisher Callihan Memorial Scholarship. This $500 scholarship is funded by the family of the late Spc. Callihan. Preference is given to applicants with valid military service. Recipients must maintain a 2.5 GPA.

State Employees Credit Union Foundation Scholarship. Each community college in North Carolina offers two $2500 scholarships annually. Recipients must be a U.S. citizen, a N.C. resident, and a graduate of a N.C. high school. Recipients must have achieved a minimum 2.5 GPA and cannot be a Director, employee, or family member of an employee or Director of the State Employees’ Credit Union or the SECU Foundation. Recipients must also demonstrate financial need using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and indicating an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) between $3601 and $5000.

Student Government Association President's Scholarship. A tuition scholarship is awarded to the SGA President for the fall and spring semesters of his/her term in office.each semester. The maximum award covers the cost of in-state tuition per semester.

Targeted Assistance Program. Funded by the State Board of Community Colleges, this scholarship provides need-based assistance to students who are N.C. residents enrolled in low-enrollment programs that prepare students for high-demand occupations. Credit and non-credit programs may be eligible. Eligible programs are determined by each college. Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Tedder Memorial Scholarship. The Jeanette P. Tedder Memorial Scholarship provides scholarships to students in the Banking and Finance curriculum. Recipients may be enrolled part time.

Thompson Scholarship. This scholarship was established in memory of Wray Thompson to assist nursing students at SCC. Recipients must maintain a 2.0 GPA.

Trustees' Academic Scholarship. Each year, the Board of Trustees of the college funds two scholarships for each public high school and one for each private high school in Columbus County. In schools with graduating classes of 100 or more, the scholarships are given to students with the highest grade point average who rank in the top 10 percent of their graduating class and enroll at SCC. In smaller graduating classes, the awards are made to SCC applicants in the top 20 percent of their class. The scholarship has a $2100 maximum award.

W. A. “Al” and Edith Williams Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is funded from an endowment established by the family and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel G. Koonce, Sr. Recipients must have earned a 2.0 GPA and maintain that average to retain the scholarship, be a Columbus County resident, and be a full-time student.

Wells Scholarship. This scholarship was established by the family of Elizabeth “Betty” Fisher Wells to provide financial assistance to Columbus County residents who are currently enrolled full time in any 2-year curriculum program at Southeastern Community College. Recipients must demonstrate financial need and maintain a 2.5 GPA.

Wyche Scholarship. This scholarship is named in honor of Georgia and Henry Wyche. Priority for this scholarship is given to graduates of East Columbus High School. Recipients must be enrolled in a two-year degree program.