RCC Foundation/Scholarships
2011-2012 General Scholarships & Endowed Scholarships
Endowed Scholarships are lasting tributes in honor or in memory of someone special. The funds are invested so that the principal remains untouched and only the income from the investment of the funds are used to provide scholarships. General Scholarships are from an individual or organization which provides funding annually. These awards typically have specific guidelines.
American Business Women's Association Scholarship
Established in 2004 by the Winding River American Business Women's Association. This scholarship provides awards to second-year business students.
topAnn and Ray V. Revels Endowed Scholarship
Established through a gift of stock in July 1999 by RCC Foundation Board Member, former faculty and RCC Trustee Board Member, Ann Revels, in memory of her husband, Ray V. Revels. Mr. Revels was a charter RCC Foundation Board Member and was still serving on the board at the time of his death. The earnings provide a scholarship each year to second-year students with demonstrated financial need.
BB&T Endowed Scholarship
Established originally in 1994 by Southern National Bank whose merger with Branch Banking and Trust allowed the latter to complete the Endowment. The earnings can be used by the Foundation for its General Scholarship Fund, the Hector McLean Program of Public Affairs, Humanities and Cultural Art, or provide a scholarship each year to first or second-year students.
Bill and Sue Wester Endowed Scholarship
Established in May, 2006.
Bruce Williams Endowed Scholarship
Established in 1990 by Southern National Bank employees in honor of Bruce Williams, President and Chief Operations Officer of Southern National Bank of North Carolina, and former RCC Foundation Board Member. The earnings provide a scholarship each year to a second-year student with financial need.
Charles F. and Betty C. Edens Scholarship
Established in February 2003 through a gift of real estate by longtime friends to the College, Betty C. Edens, and her late husband, Charles F. Edens. The earnings provide a scholarship for second-year students who are Robeson County residents.
Clyde and Charlotte Sessoms Endowed Scholarship
Established by former Foundation Board Member, Clyde Sessoms, and his wife, Charlotte, in November 1996. The earnings provide a scholarship each year to second-year students in need of financial assistance.
Dr. & Mrs. A. J. Robinson Allied Health Endowed Scholarship
Established in August 2000 by the Minority Professional Association and friends of retired Lumberton physician and his wife, Dr. and Mrs. A. J. Robinson. This scholarship will be awarded to second-year minority allied health students.
Dr. J. Graham Pittman Endowed Scholarship
Dr. Hal Pittman, and his wife, Dr. Timona Pittman, established this endowment in January 2000 in memory of their brother and brother-in-law, Dr. J. Graham Pittman, of Fairmont, North Carolina. This scholarship will be awarded to first-year or second-year students who have shown financial need and are doing well academically. Preference is given to students who are enrolled in the College Transfer curriculum.
Dr. J. Irvin and Anne Moss-Biggs Culinary Scholarship
Established in 2005 by former RCC Foundation Board member and friend of the College, Anne Moss-Biggs through a generous gift in memory of her late husband, Dr. J. Irvin Biggs. The scholarship is available to culinary students.
Dr. J. Irvin and Anne Moss-Biggs Endowed Scholarship
Established through a gift of stock by former RCC Foundation Board Member, Anne Moss-Biggs, in June 2001 in memory of her husband, Dr. J. Irvin Biggs. Must be awarded to second-year curriculum students that live in the county and the student must demonstrate financial need.
Dr. Mac-Adolf Montilus Scholarship
Established in 2005 by Lumberton physician, Dr. Mac Montilus. This scholarship is designated for first-year students with demonstrated financial need.
Earl and Joyce Antone Scholarship
Established in February 2003 through a gift of real estate by Foundation Board Member, Earl Antone, and his late wife, Joyce Antone, who was a retired educator. The earnings are used to provide a scholarship for second-year students with financial need. The recipient must reside in Robeson County.
Eliza and Fred G. Williams Jr. Endowment
Established by RCC's second President, Fred Williams, and his wife, Eliza Williams in 1999 to reflect their belief in the value of Robeson Community College to our community. The endowed funds will help further the mission of the college through educational needs identified at the College and approved by the Foundation Board. The endowment also funds the President's Academic Scholarships each semester.
Eula Mae Harrell Endowed Scholarship
Established in March 2001 by Lavender Locklear in memory of Eula Mae Harrell. The earnings from this endowment are used to fund scholarships for students who are enrolled in the Office Systems Technology or Business Administration curriculums with exceptional academic merit (grade point average of 3.0 or better.) Preference is given to female students with strong leadership abilities, and who are displaced workers.
Evelyn Hunt Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2004 by family and friends in memory of RCC Cosmetology Chairperson, Evelyn Hunt. Ms. Hunt was employed at RCC for twenty-seven years and served as Cosmetology Chair for twelve years. The scholarship provides awards to cosmetology students.
Evelyn M. Price Endowed Scholarship
Established through a gift of stock in December 2005 by retired business owner and Foundation Director, Evelyn Price. Ms. Price owned and operated the Fashion Bar in downtown Lumberton for 53 years. The earnings provide scholarships to second-year students enrolled in the Business Administration or Associate Degree Nursing programs with demonstrated financial need and doing well academically.
Evelyn P. Warwick Endowed Scholarship
Established in November 1999 by Charles Warwick in honor of his wife, Evelyn. The earnings provide scholarship assistance to students in the Office Systems Technology, Business Administration or Associate Degree Nursing curriculums who need financial assistance.
Florence Rogers Charitable Book Fund
Established in April 2005 by administrators of the Florence Rogers Charitable Trust. The book fund provides assistance to first or second year allied health students.
Florence Rogers Charitable Trust Scholarship
Established in February 2000 by administrators of the Florence Rogers Charitable Trust. The scholarship provides assistance to first or second-year allied health students who demonstrate financial need. Preference is given to students in the Associate Degree Nursing curriculum. Recipients must maintain high academic marks (grade point average of 3.0 or higher) and perform some type of community service of at least one hour each month for the duration of the scholarship.
Heavy Equipment Operator Scholarship
Established in December, 2006. Scholarship provides assistance to applicants already enrolled in the Heavy Equipment Operator Program. To be admitted into the program, applicants must pass a comprehensive eighth grade level reading and math skills test, have a valid driver's license, be a legal resident or alien of the U.S., have good physical health and be drug free.
Henry M. and Helen W. Callis Endowed Book Fund
Established in December 2001 by RCC's 2001 Teacher of Year, Mary Ash, and her husband Andrew, along with her siblings, Kenneth and Ruth Ann Butler; Ralph and Donna Callis; Marshall and Alvetta Callis; Reed and Minde Callis; Martha Callis; and Robert Reed and Susie Callis in honor of their parents, Henry M. and Helen W. Callis. The earnings provide a scholarship to assist first-year students with the cost of text books.
James A. Comstock Scholarship
Funded by the James A. Comstock Memorial Trust, which was established by Louise B. Comstock in memory of husband, James A. Comstock. Mr. Comstock was affiliated with Acme Electric Corporation for nearly fifty years. The scholarship is designated for second-year students in the Electrical/Electronics Technology or Industrial Systems curriculums. Recipients must reside in Robeson County.
John Luther and Isabelle Gray Endowed Scholarship
Established in January 1997. The earnings provide a scholarship each year for second-year students with financial need.
Kiwanis of Robeson J. Luckey Welsh, Jr. Allied Health Scholarship
Funded by an annual donation from the Kiwanis of Robeson County. This scholarship is available to recent graduates of Lumberton High School and not older than 22 years of age. Must be approved for entry into an RCC health related program leading to an associate degree. Weighted high school GPA of at least 3.2 and/or a college GPA of 3.0.
Lumbee River Electric Membership Endowed Scholarship
Ronnie Hunt, former RCC Foundation Board Member and General Manager of Lumbee River Electric Membership initiated this endowment in May 1999. This scholarship is awarded to a student in Electrical/Electronics Technology curriculum.
Lumberton Area Chamber of Commerce Chairman's Scholarship
Funded by the Lumberton Area Chamber of Commerce. This scholarship is designated for second-year students in the Office Systems Technology or Business Administration curriculums. Recipients must reside in Lumberton.
Lumberton Area Visitors Bureau Scholarship
Established in April 2004 by the Lumberton Area Visitors Bureau Board of Directors. The scholarship will provide funds for culinary and business students. Recipients must be Lumberton residents and want to work in Lumberton's hospitality industry.
Lumberton Pilots Association Scholarship
Established in February 2006 by members of the Lumberton Pilots Association. This scholarship provides funds to a high achieving high school senior from Robeson County pursuing a career in aviation. The recipient is selected by the Lumberton Pilots Association.
Lumberton Rotary I. M. “Murk” Biggs Scholarship
Funded by an annual donation from the Lumberton Rotary Club. This scholarship is available to second-year students in the Allied Health program. Recipients must reside in Robeson County.
NAACP Scholarship
Established October, 2006 by the Robeson County Chapter of the NAACP. The scholarship is designated for an African-American student with a minimum 2.0 GPA and financial need.
Pat “Tickie” McNeill Art Scholarship
Established in 2004 by family and friends in memory of longtime RCC art instructor Pat “Tickie” McNeill. The scholarship will provide assistance for students who have an appreciation for art and who are enrolled in the College Transfer curriculum.
Progress Energy Scholarship
Established in March 2004 by Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc. The scholarship is designated for Industrial Systems Technology or Electrical/Electronics Technology curriculums with a respectable grade point average and financial need.
RCC Foundation Scholarships for High School Seniors
Each year the RCC Foundation awards a scholarship to one (1) graduating senior from each of the individual high schools of Robeson County and the RCC Adult High School Program. The scholarships are valued at $1000 per recipient and will be applied to the student's tuition, activity fee and books at RCC.
Rendal and Mary Lynn Walters Endowed Scholarship
Established in July 1997 by former Foundation Board Member and Vice President of Contempora Fabrics, Inc., Rendal Walters, and his wife. The earnings provide a scholarship to second-year students with financial need who are doing well academically.
Ronald G. “Ron” Turbeville Nursing Memorial Scholarship
Established in February 2006 by Ron's sister, Lynda Turbeville. The scholarship provides assistance to first or second-year allied health students who demonstrate financial need. Preference is given to middle-aged students in the Associate Degree Nursing curriculum.
Sarah Britt Endowed Scholarship
Established in December 2006 by Ms. Sarah Britt, former RCC Business Instructor.
Sammy and Onita Cox Endowed Nursing Scholarship
RCC Trustee and Foundation Board Member, Sammy Cox established this scholarship in May 1998 to honor his wife, Onita Cox. Mrs. Cox is a graduate of the Robeson Community College Nursing Program. This endowment funds an annual scholarship for students pursuing an Associate Degree in Nursing.
St. Albans Masonic Lodge Endowed Scholarship
Established in January 2006 by members of St. Albans Masonic Lodge #114. The earnings from this endowment are used to fund scholarships for students with financial need and good scholastic standing. The recipient must be enrolled in the College Transfer curriculum.
Trinity Episcopal Church Women's Allied Health Scholarship
Established in August 2006 by The Trinity Episcopal Church Women's Group. The scholarship is designed for students in the Allied Health program. The recipient must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher and must demonstrate financial need. The donors would like the same student to receive the scholarship until their graduation if they remain true to the criteria.
Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation's Rosa Belle Williams Endowed Scholarship
Established in April 2003 by Afeni Shakur, mother of the late artist, Tupac Shakur, and CEO of the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation, in honor of her mother, Rosa Belle Williams. The earnings are used to provide scholarships for second-year students. The recipient must be a Robeson County resident.
