General

Chadbourn High School Class of 1957 Scholarship

Established by the late George Edwards, a CHS alumni, this scholarship is awarded to a SCC student with financial need.

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.

Betty Fisher 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.

Bill Hooks Trust

This 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.

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.

J.M. Council, Sr. Scholarship

Awarded annually based on merit. The recipient must be enrolled full-time in an SCC degree-granting program and maintain a 3.0 GPA. Established by Jack Council of Council Tool Company in  1981 in memory of his father.

John and Harriett Koonce Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established by an endowment set up by Mrs. Samuel G. Koonce, Sr. Recipients must maintain a 2.0 GPA or better.

Jonathan O’Neill Cribb Scholarship

Awarded annually to aspiring high school seniors pursuing higher education at SCC. 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.

Jones Family 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 Family Scholarship 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

This scholarship is funded by an endowment established by Joseph T. Wyche. Recipients must maintain a 2.0 GPA or better and be a resident of Columbus County.

Kathy Todd Bookstore Scholarship

This scholarship was established by friends and family of former SCC employee Kathy Todd and provides financial assistance. Recipients must be Columbus County residents and must maintain a 2.0 GPA.

Leatherbury Scholarship

This scholarship will be funded with income from the endowment established by Mrs. Grace Leatherbury in memory of her son, Edward P. Leatherbury, III, this scholarship assists full- and part-time students with the cost of tuition, fees, and books. Recipients must maintain a 2.0 GPA.

Lloyd & Beth Batten Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is funded with income from the endowment established by Lloyd and Beth Batten. Recipients must maintain a 2.5 GPA or better and be a resident of Columbus County. This is a tuition-only scholarship, with books being purchased with any excess funds.

Lowe Scholarship

This scholarship is funded with income from the endowment established for Aileen Garrell and Lester Vincent Lowe. Must be a full-time student, resident of North Carolina and maintain a 2.0 GPA or better.

Mary Jane Donayre Scholarship

This annual scholarship, funded by Dr. Luis Donayre in honor of his wife, Mary Jane “Sue” Donayre, will be awarded to a student who is a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Whiteville.

Melba L. Williams Scholarship

This scholarship is funded by an endowment established by Melba L. Williams. Recipients must maintain a 2.5 GPA or better, be a resident of Columbus County, and be enrolled in a technical or nursing program.

R. C. Norris Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is funded by an endowment in memory of Roland C. Norris. Recipients must maintain a 2.0 GPA or better, enrolled in a one-two year degree program, full-time student and a be a resident of North Carolina.

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.

Samuel G. Koonce, Sr. Memorial Scholarship

Mr. Koonce was a founding father of SCC. He served as a member of the Board of Trustees from 1964—2003, serving as chair for 11 of those years. He helped to establish the SCC Foundation and ensured its success. Family and friends of Mr. Koonce established this scholarship in his memory by endowing this scholarship in his name. Financial need and a 2.0 GPA are required.

W. A. and Edith Williams Scholarship

This scholarship is funded by an endowment established by Mr. and Mrs. Samuel G. Koonce, Sr. Recipients must maintain a 2.0 GPA or better, full-time enrolled, and be a resident of Columbus County