SKCTC Announces Scholarships for Claiborne County Students

Cumberland, KY –Students enrolled at Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College have received over $90,000 in scholarship aid for the fall 2020 and spring 2021 semesters, according to Dr. Rebecca Johnson, vice-president for student affairs.  This does not include state and federal aid, which totals over $3,200,000 for fall 2020.

Five of the students receiving scholarships were from Claiborne County, Tennessee. They are as follows: Brian Bentley, Cumberland Gap; Rhonda Bentley, Cumberland Gap; William Hoskins, Tazewell; Rachel Keith, Speedwell; and Vonda Mullins, Speedwell.

The scholarships received by students were funded from almost 60 endowments that have been set up over the years to assist and reward students enrolled on one or more of the college’s five campuses. Several of the funds are listed below:  (For a full list along with eligibility criteria, please visit the college webpage.)

Arch of KY Scholarship, ARH Opportunities in Healthcare Scholarship, Cawood & Helen Smith Scholarship, Christopher Mark Thompson Scholarship, Doss Family Scholarship, Dr. Meredith Evans Scholarship, Edison & Amelia Creech Scholarship, Flo Parker Scholarship, Fulfilling the Promise Campaign Scholarship, Gates Scholarship, Geneva & William Jennings Scholarship, Home Federal Bank Scholarship, Judith Wieckowski Scholarship, Pineville Community Hospital Scholarship, Partners in Progress Scholarship, and Sue Godbey Scholarship.

Dr. Michelle Dykes-Anderson, vice-president for institutional advancement, lauded the individuals and organizations whose gifts make scholarships available at Southeast: “Their generosity is making it possible for students who otherwise might not be able to attend college to pursue their dreams of an education.”

 

(Claiborne County students will receive scholarships at Southeast.)