Study-Based Scholarships
Agricultural Biotechnology
Clyde W. Morris Memorial Scholarship
Established in memory of Clyde W. Morris by his sister, Hilda Morris Small, and her husband, Billy Small. Awarded to students enrolled in the Agricultural Biotechnology program at SCC.
Mack Canady, Jr. Agricultural Technology Memorial Scholarship
Funded by an endowment established by Kay S. Canady. Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the Agricultural Biotechnology program. Recipients must be Columbus County residents, with preference given to graduates of South Columbus High School. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA.
Arts & Music Scholarships
Audrey Kay Canady Art and Music Scholarship
Funded by an endowment established by Kay S. Canady. Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the Art or Music program. Recipients must be Columbus County residents, with preference given to graduates of South Columbus High School. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA.
Charles R. Long Scholarship
Established to provide an annual scholarship to students in a business curriculum (with an emphasis on accounting), music, or another liberal arts program. Recipients must demonstrate leadership potential and citizenship.
Hannah Grace DeMoss Scholarship
Funded by an annual gift from Jeffrey and Donna DeMoss and family members. The recipient must be pursuing a therapy-related career such as music, physical, speech, or occupational therapy, or special education. A 3.2 GPA is required.
Helen Dasher High Music Scholarship
Funded by 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 full-time Music students at SCC, be residents of Columbus County, and be graduates of a public or Christian school in the county.
Ray Scholarship
Established by Mr. and Mrs. Royce Ray 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
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.
Business & Banking Scholarships
Daniel Otto and Flossie White Hinson Memorial Scholarship
Funded by a gift from Frederick and Joann Hinson. Awarded annually to a student in either the Nursing, Business, or Pre-Teaching program at SCC. The recipient must be a graduate of a Columbus County high school and have a 3.0 GPA in previous academic endeavors.
Garrell–Yam City–Time Saver Scholarship
Preference is given to employees or dependents of employees of Yam City Oil Co. and Time Saver Stores. Recipients must be graduates of a Columbus County high school, preferably South Columbus, and should be majoring in Business.
Charles R. Long Scholarship
Established to provide an annual scholarship to students in a Business curriculum (with an emphasis on accounting), music, or another liberal arts program. Recipients must demonstrate leadership potential and citizenship.
Jeanette P. Tedder Memorial Scholarship
Provides scholarships to students in the Business Administration or Education curriculum. Established by Bobby Royce Tedder and Teddy Tedder, Jr.
Criminal Justice
Jesse Roland Barker Criminal Justice Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship, funded by Kelly Barker Horne, is awarded annually to a student in the Criminal Justice Technology program. A 2.5 GPA is required.
Education
Daniel Otto and Flossie White Hinson Memorial Scholarship
Funded by a gift from Frederick and Joann Hinson. Awarded annually to a student in either the Nursing, Business, or Pre-Teaching program at SCC. The recipient must be a graduate of a Columbus County high school and have a 3.0 GPA in previous academic endeavors.
Evelyn & Georgia Floyd Memorial Scholarship
Funded from the estates of sisters Evelyn and Georgia Floyd. Recipients must have earned a 3.0 GPA and be Education majors at SCC.
Engineering
Comstock Scholarships
Made available through the James A. Comstock Memorial Trust for students planning to complete a two-year Engineering degree.
Medicine, Health & Nursing Scholarships
Ashley Poovey Memorial Scholarship
This $500 scholarship, awarded in memory of Ashley Poovey, is given to graduates of Whiteville High School who choose to pursue a career in the Pharmacy Technology or Pre-Pharmacy program. Recipients must maintain a 2.5 GPA.
Casey/Briley Nursing Scholarship
Funded through gifts from the families of Mr. and Mrs. William T. Casey and Dr. and Mrs. Brantley Briley. Dr. Briley is a former SCC President. The scholarship is awarded annually to a student accepted into the Associate Degree Nursing program at SCC.
Chadbourn Presbyterian Church Nursing Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship, funded annually by members of the church, is designated for a student accepted into either the ADN or LPN program who is also a resident of Columbus County.
Daniel Otto and Flossie White Hinson Memorial Scholarship
Funded by a gift from Frederick and Joann Hinson. Awarded annually to a student in either the Nursing, Business, or Pre-Teaching program at SCC. The recipient must be a graduate of a Columbus County high school and have a 3.0 GPA in previous academic endeavors.
Hannah Grace DeMoss Scholarship
Funded by an annual gift from Jeffrey and Donna DeMoss and family members. The recipient must be pursuing a therapy-related career such as music, physical, speech, or occupational therapy, or special education. A 3.2 GPA is required.
The Irene Bell Young Nursing Scholarship
Funded through an endowment from the estate gift of William Joseph Anseaume. The student must be accepted into the Nursing program, be a graduate of South Columbus High School, a resident of Columbus County, and maintain a 3.0 GPA or better.
Jim & Peggy Newman Nursing Scholarship
A $1,000 nursing scholarship funded annually. The student must be accepted into the Nursing program, be a resident of Columbus or Bladen County, and maintain a 2.5 GPA or better.
Dr. John F. Munroe Medical Scholarship
Established by Dr. John D. Hodgson and Dr. David A. Martin, Jr., owners of Southeast Diagnostics. Awarded to a full-time Nursing student who is a Columbus County resident and the child of a practicing nurse. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA.
Eleen Williams Nursing Scholarship
Established by Johnny R. Williams in memory of his mother, Eleen Williams — a practicing nurse for 43 years in Columbus County. Awarded for two consecutive years to a Columbus County resident accepted into the Associate Degree Nursing program who maintains a 3.0 GPA.
Esther and Wilbur Smith Nursing Scholarship
Established by the family and friends of Esther and Wilbur Smith to provide financial assistance to a full-time Nursing student.
Hoskins Nursing Scholarship
Established through a trust set up by Dr. and Mrs. William H. Hoskins to assist students in any Nursing curriculum (excluding continuing education).
Judy Vann Smith Nursing Scholarship
Established in memory of Judy V. Smith, a long-time SCC employee. Awarded to Associate Degree Nursing students who have earned and continue to maintain a 2.5 GPA.
Medical Laboratory Technology Scholarship
Provides tuition assistance to sophomore students enrolled in the clinical portion of the MLT program. Recipients must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA.
Norma Sidbury Stroscio Excellence in Nursing Scholarship
Established in memory of Mrs. Stroscio, known for her dedication to Nursing and mentoring students. Funded by her daughter, Gail Stroscio Jones, her son, Michael A. Stroscio, and an anonymous donor. Recipients must be accepted into either the ADN or LPN program and maintain a 3.0 GPA.
Peggy Yoder Blackmon Nursing Scholarship
Provides an annual award to a Nursing student dedicated to pursuing a lifelong career in the field. Funded by family and friends of Peggy Yoder Blackmon. The recipient must be accepted into a Nursing program, have earned a 2.5 GPA or better, and be a resident of Columbus County.
Natalie Padrick Platt Nursing Scholarship
Funded by the family and friends of the late Natalie Padrick Platt, a graduate of SCC’s Nursing program. Awarded to a first-year student in the Associate Degree Nursing program who is a Columbus County resident and maintains a 2.7 GPA.
Ray Scholarship
Established by Mr. and Mrs. Royce Ray for students enrolled in either the Associate Degree Music or Nursing program. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA.
Rhone Sasser Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC Honorary Scholarship
Named in honor of Mr. Sasser by the Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Board of Trustees for his 22 years of service. Awarded to students enrolled in Allied Health curriculums at SCC.
Thompson Scholarship
Established in memory of Wray Thompson to assist Nursing students at SCC. Recipients must maintain a 2.0 GPA.