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The Greenville Tech Foundation, Inc. Scholarships Application for Scholarships
The Greenville Tech Foundation, Inc., was organized in 1973 as a non-profit corporation for the purpose of seeking community support for Greenville Technical College. Students should contact the Financial Aid Office to apply for scholarships administered by the Greenville Tech Foundation, Inc. before the May 1 deadline. The endowed scholarships that are available for students include the following:
Allied Health Minority Endowed Scholarship — This scholarship was established in 1987 and is awarded on the basis of academic merit and financial need to outstanding African-American students enrolled in the associate degree programs of the Health Sciences Division. Students must have completed one semester and have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Alumni Endowed Scholarship — Awarded to accepted or currently enrolled students in the program of their choice, this scholarship is based on financial need and/or academic merit. Students must be South Carolina residents and are eligible to receive this scholarship for up to two academic years by maintaining a minimum 2.0 GPA. It was established in 1988 by the Greenville Tech Alumni Association.
American Legion Post #3/W.W. Wilkins, Sr. Endowed Scholarship — This scholarship was established in 1984 by the Greenville County American Legion Fair Association in honor of W.W. Wilkins, Sr., a local attorney and chairman of the association. It was endowed by the American Legion Post #3 in 1997 and is awarded to accepted or enrolled students in the Industrial Division programs who are U.S. citizens. This scholarship is intended for students who are seeking to improve their skills/abilities and to receive the necessary training to learn a trade and improve their way of life and ability to earn a living. The award is based on financial need and academic merit. All things being equal, preference will be given to veterans and their families.
APICS Industrial Crescent Chapter/Garth Thompson Materials Management Endowed Scholarship — This scholarship was established in 1986 by the Industrial Crescent Chapter of the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS). It was renamed in 1995 in memory of Garth Thompson, Materials Management department head from 1990-93. It is restricted to accepted or currently enrolled students in Supply Chain Management who have demonstrated previous high school or college academic promise. Preference will be given to current members of APICS and/or their children. By maintaining a minimum 2.5 GPA, students may receive this scholarship for up to one academic year.
Bannon Foundation Endowed Scholarship — Established in 1989 by the Bannon Foundation and endowed in 1996, this scholarship is awarded to accepted or enrolled students who are U.S. citizens; South Carolina residents of Greenville, Pickens, Spartanburg, Laurens or Anderson counties; capable of satisfactory performance in the program of their choice; in genuine financial need; and have actively participated and assumed a role of leadership in civic, cultural, religious, educational, professional or governmental life in the community.
Nadeen Duggan Barton Memorial Nursing Endowed Scholarship — Created in her memory in 1991 by her husband, John B. Barton, friends and family, this endowed scholarship is restricted to second-semester nursing students. Awards are based on academic achievement and are given for the duration of the Associate Degree Nursing Program if student maintains a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Dr. Thomas E. Barton Endowed Scholarship — Named in honor of Greenville Tech’s president and created by a gift from the Re-Elect Strom Thurmond Committee in 1990, this endowed fund will provide tuition assistance for up to one academic year to a needy, deserving student who is a South Carolina resident majoring in the program of his or her choice.
BBA Nonwoven Endowed Scholarship — Established in 1997 by the Contributions Committee of BBA Nonwoven, this scholarship is for up to one academic year and is awarded to students who are graduates of Hillcrest High School and majoring in a program related to the manufacturing environment.
Mrs. George E. (Zana Campbell) Bomar Endowed Scholarship — Established in 1998 by George E. Bomar, his daughters and their families, in memory of his wife, Zana Campbell Bomar, this scholarship is awarded to accepted or enrolled students who are Greenville County residents and are majoring in nursing, allied health or the sciences curriculums. Awards are based on academic achievement.
William Bradshaw/Alumni Endowed Scholarship — Established in 2000 by Bradshaw Automotive Companies and William Bradshaw as part of the Alumni Golf Tournament sponsorship, it is awarded to students in the automotive technology field and is based on academic achievement. (If no auto students apply, student can be in academic curriculum of choice leading to a certificate, diploma or an associate degree.)
Bridges to a Brighter Future Scholarship Endowed by the Jolley Foundation — This scholarship was established in 1999 and is awarded to students accepted or enrolled in the certificate, diploma or associate degree program of student’s choice. Students must have financial need and a minimum “C” average or 2.0 GPA from previous high school academic work; be a graduate of a Greenville County high school; and completed the Bridges to a Brighter Future program at Furman University.
Eleanor and Clyde Brooks Endowed Scholarship — This scholarship was established in 2000 by H. Clyde and Eleanor Brooks, who operated a State Farm insurance agency in Simpsonville from 1961 to 1999. Their son, David, attended Greenville Tech for two years before transferring to Clemson in 1992. Their daughter, Phyllis, is married to John Thomas, an attorney and member of the Greenville Tech Foundation board of directors. This scholarship is awarded to students accepted or enrolled in an academic curriculum program leading to a certificate, diploma, or associate degree at Greenville Tech. It is based on academic achievement and preference is given to graduates of Hillcrest High School or residents in the Golden Strip (area south of I-85).
Annabelle Brush Endowed Scholarship — This scholarship was established in 1999 by Howard “Champ” and Imogene “Gene” Covington in memory of Annabelle Brush, who overcame polio as a child, married and had six daughters and two sons. She gave up her dream of becoming a nurse to raise her family. Her husband died the year her youngest child was born, and she raised them as a single parent. She encouraged her daughter, Patricia Flynn, who now works at the Greenville Hospital System, to pursue nursing at Greenville Tech. This scholarship is awarded to students in the ADN or LPN programs.
Wade Hampton Bryant Endowed Scholarship — Established in 1987 in memory of Wade Bryant, vice president for Citizens & Southern Bank and Greenville Tech Foundation board member, this scholarship is awarded for one academic year to Arts and Sciences students in financial need. Preference will be given to students who have an interest in banking or the legal field as a career.
Jeff Burdette Memorial Endowed Scholarship — This scholarship was established in 1992 in memory of City of Greenville Police Officer Carl Jeffrey Burdette, who died following a six-year illness with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease), by his widow, Kimberly D. Burdette, and the Greenville County Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 17. It is awarded to accepted or currently enrolled students in the program of their choice, based on financial need and academic potential. (minimum 2.5 GPA)
Horace L. Butler, Sr. Endowed Scholarship — Established in 1997 by the Knox L. Haynsworth, Jr. family, the law firm of Haynsworth, Baldwin, Johnson and Greaves, P.A., and family and friends in memory of Horace L. Butler, Sr., long-time employee of the law firm, this one academic-year scholarship is awarded to an accepted or enrolled Greenville County resident student majoring in a program of the student’s choice. It is based on academic achievement (minimum 2.0 GPA) and financial need to students not receiving federal grants.
June Campbell Nursing Endowed Scholarship — This scholarship was established in 1989 as a graduation gift from the ADN3 class of 1989 in honor of June Campbell’s retirement from the nursing faculty. Campbell has continued to support the fund. It is awarded to nursing students demonstrating academic achievement and financial need.
Fred J. Collins, Jr. Endowed Scholarship — Designed to assist needy and worthy students in the education and training of their choice, this scholarship is awarded for up to two academic years if the student maintains a minimum 2.5 GPA. The late Collins established this scholarship in 1991 while serving on the board of the Greenville Tech Foundation, Inc.
CompX National Machine Tool Technology Endowed Scholarship — Restricted to full-time students in Machine Tool Technology, this scholarship is awarded for one semester or more. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours with a 2.0 GPA to be eligible for this scholarship. National Cabinet Lock of Mauldin, S.C., began the endowment for this scholarship in 1987.
Ladson Gentry Cubbage, Sr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Entrepreneurial Education — Established in 1999 by Leighton M. Cubbage, a Greenville Tech Foundation board member, in memory of his father, Ladson Gentry Cubbage, Sr., who was an entrepreneur in Sumter County and operated a farm and other businesses, this scholarship is awarded to students with a minimum 2.0 GPA who have been involved in a personal business enterprise, have demonstrated an entrepreneurial spirit, or are majoring in marketing, management or a business-related field. The primary criteria is the favorable probability of becoming an entrepreneur.
Dorothy Davenport Memorial Nursing Endowed Scholarship — Originally established by the nursing students at their pinning ceremony in 1975 in honor of Dorothy Davenport, nursing faculty member, and endowed in her memory by her family following her death in 1993, this scholarship is given to students accepted or enrolled in the Associate Degree Nursing or Licensed Practical Nursing programs and is based on financial need.
E. Arthur and Jeanet S. Dreskin Medical Laboratory Technology Endowed Scholarship — This scholarship was established in 1993 and endowed in 1998 by Dr. E. Arthur and Jeanet S. Dreskin. The late Dr. Dreskin initiated the Certified Lab Assistant Program at Greenville Tech (now known as Medical Laboratory Technology) and was the medical director for 17 years. This scholarship is awarded to second year MLT students with academic potential and financial need.
Drive Automotive/Heinz Stoiser Endowed Scholarship — This scholarship was established in 1998 by Drive Automotive, a division of Magna International, in honor of Heinz Stoiser, who was the start-up plant manager when Drive Automotive opened operations in Greenville in 1994. This scholarship is awarded to accepted or enrolled students in Machine Tool Technology. This award is based on academic achievement and financial need.
Ellcon National Endowed Scholarship — Established in 1997, this scholarship was endowed in 1999 by Ellcon National (Douglass E. Kondra is a member of the company’s board of directors and also a member of the Greenville Tech Foundation board of directors.) This scholarship is awarded to children, legally adopted children or step-children of current Ellcon National employees who have been permanent, full-time employees for at least one year. If no children of Ellcon National employees apply, this scholarship can be awarded to other students. Award is based on academic achievement.
Erwin-Penland/Anne Gwinn Endowed Scholarship — Established in 1997 by Erwin-Penland in honor of employee Anne Gwinn, this scholarship is awarded for one academic year to accepted or enrolled students majoring in the curriculum of their choice. It is based on academic achievement.
Fall for Greenville Hospitality Education Endowed Scholarship — Established in 2006 by the Fall for Greenville board of directors from the festival proceeds. Fall for Greenville is the annual “taste of our town” festival which is the largest food-based street festival in the Southeast. The scholarship is awarded to accepted or enrolled students in the Hospitality Education program and is based on academic achievement and financial need.
Fabri-Kal Foundation Endowed Scholarship — Established in 2000 and endowed in 2002 by Fabri-Kal Foundation, this scholarship is awarded based on academic achievement. All things being equal, preference will be given to Fabri-Kal employees or their children, but not required.
Keller Cushing Freeman Honors Program Endowed Scholarship — Established in 1989 in honor of Dr. Keller Cushing Freeman, who taught philosophy, history and humanities at Greenville Tech from 1972-86, and who also was an instructor at Clemson and Furman universities, this scholarship is awarded to students in the University Transfer Honors Program.
Stuart L. Fretwell Endowed Scholarship — This scholarship was established in 2005 in memory of Stuart Fretwell by family and friends after his untimely death from cancer. He was a librarian at Greenville Tech and earned his MBA and Masters in Library Science at the University of South Carolina. It is awarded to students accepted or enrolled in the program of their choice and is based on academic achievement and financial need.
Blake P., Sr. and David H. Garrett Endowed Scholarship — Established in 2005 by Ed McCameron, founder of Carolina Automatic Sprinkler Company, and his son Chris in honor of the Garretts who were their mentors, this scholarship is awarded to residents of the Golden Strip (area south of I-85 in Greenville County) who are attending the Brashier Campus.
Mary M. Graham Endowed Student Book Fund — This scholarship was established in 2005 by Arthur R. “Dick” Graham in memory of his wife of 63 years, Mary. Mr. Graham served as Chairman of the Greer Campus Advisory Board for 15 years. Recipient must be attending the Greer Campus.
Greenville Hospital System Endowed Scholarship — Established in 1999 by the Greenville Hospital System and its foundation, this scholarship is awarded to nursing students who have successfully completed the first semester of nursing and Radiologic Technology students who have successfully completed Phase I (two semesters) of the Radiologic Technology program. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. The recipient will agree by signing a scholarship/work agreement to accept full-time employment, if offered, with the Greenville Hospital System for at least the number of years (one to two) the scholarship was received, or repay the total monies received through the scholarship fund plus eight percent annual interest from the date of the award, with repayment time no more than twice the length of time the award was received.
James B. Greer Endowed Scholarship — Established in 1994 by Susan S. Wilson, a 1978 graduate of the Greenville Tech Industrial Engineering Technology program, in memory of James B. Greer, a Vietnam veteran who attended Clemson University classes held on Greenville Tech’s campus, this scholarship is awarded to non-traditional students who are active in extracurricular and community service, with preference to single parents. Preference will be given to prior participants or advisors of Junior Achievement.
Alberta Tucker Grimes Minorities Endowed Scholarship — This scholarship was established in 1990 in honor of the late Alberta Tucker Grimes, Greenville Tech retiree and founder of the local Head Start program. It provides scholarships for Greenville Tech minority students based on financial need, academic standing and citizenship.
Hazel Pittman Hall Endowed Scholarship — This scholarship provides assistance to students who are experiencing great financial need. By maintaining a 2.0 GPA, students may receive this scholarship for one academic year. The late Hazel Pittman Hall, former vice president for Student Affairs at Greenville Technical College, retired in 1986, and this scholarship was established in her honor.
Harley Owners Group/Greenville Chapter Endowed Scholarship — Established in 1997 by the Harley Owners Group/Greenville Chapter, this scholarship is awarded to students accepted or enrolled in the program of their choice who are Greenville or Pickens County residents. The award is based on academic achievement and financial need.
Janice Harper, RN, Memorial Nursing Endowed Scholarship — Established by an anonymous donor in 2001 in memory of Janice Harper, a caring and committed nurse, this scholarship is awarded to students enrolled in the ADN or LPN programs and is based on financial need and academic achievement (minimum “C” average or 2.0 GPA from previous high school academic work).
Clement Haynsworth, III Memorial Endowed Scholarship — Established in 2001 and endowed in 2002 by Knox L., Jr. and Priscilla Barrett Haynsworth in loving memory of their son Clement, a student at Coastal Carolina who died after a sudden illness in 2000, this scholarship is awarded to students with learning disabilities who are accepted or enrolled in an academic curriculum program of their choice.
Ralph S. Hendricks Endowed Scholarship — Established in 2001 by Ralph Hendricks, a successful businessman from Simpsonville and a former member of the Greenville Tech Foundation board of directors. Awarded to graduates of Hillcrest, Mauldin and Woodmont high schools, or to residents of the Golden Strip (area south of I-85 in Greenville County).
Lily Juanita “Nita” Johnston Office Systems Technology Endowed Scholarship — This scholarship was established in 2001 from the estate of Miss Johnston (Nell Stewart, executor). Johnston was a secretary/receptionist for Potter Skackleford Construction Company and an administrative assistant for Liberty Life Insurance Company. She also served as a leader in the National Professional Secretaries Association. It is awarded to students enrolled in the Office Systems Technology program and is based on academic potential (minimum 2.0 GPA).
Lockheed Martin Aircraft Maintenance Technology Endowed Scholarship — This scholarship was established in 1989 by Lockheed Martin and is restricted to students in Aircraft Maintenance Technology who show academic promise and have financial need. This scholarship is awarded for up to two academic years if the student maintains a 2.5 minimum GPA.
“Rennie” Mattos Martin Endowed Scholarship — This scholarship was established in 2002 in memory of Martha Irene “Rennie” Mattos Martin by her sister, Lib Mattos-Ward, her brothers Jimmy Mattos and Tommy Mattos, her son, Mitchell Martin, her daughter, Melodee Martin Thomas, her husband, Billy Martin, and other family and friends. Rennie was a 1954 graduate of Greenville High School and a 1957 graduate of the Greenville General Hospital School of Nursing. She worked as a nurse for 42 years and served at Greenville General Hospital, at a number of community hospitals while her husband served in the military, and was working at St. Francis Hospital when she died on October 15, 1999. Awarded for one academic year to enrolled students in the Licenced Practical Nursing or Associate Degree Nursing programs, this scholarship is based on academic potential and minimum 2.5 GPA.
Frank Mims Memorial Automotive Endowed Scholarship — This scholarship was established in 1994 by Mary Louise G. Mims in memory of her husband, G. Franklin Mims, Sr. Mr. Mims was president of Century Automotive Group, which included Ford, Lincoln-Mercury, Saab, BMW, Honda and Acura dealerships in Greenville, Anderson and Columbia. Mrs. Mims served on the Greenville Tech Foundation board of directors. It is awarded for up to two years to Automotive Technology students who have financial need and a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Mitsubishi Polyester Film Company Endowed Scholarship — Established in 1996 by Hoechst Celanese Corporation (later called Mitsubishi Polyester Film Company), this scholarship is awarded to high school seniors graduating from Eastside, Greer, Riverside, Blue Ridge and Byrnes high schools. Students may be in any program and preference is given to students majoring in any of the engineering/industrial technologies programs. The scholarship is based on academic achievement and financial need.
Aurelia C. Morrow Nursing Endowed Scholarship — Awarded to nursing students demonstrating academic ability and financial need, this scholarship was established in 1992 from the estate of Helen Morrow Britt Carr in honor of her cousin-in-law, Aurelia Caudle Morrow (Mrs. James R. Morrow), retired faculty/staff member of Greenville Technical College. Mrs. Morrow passed away in 2002.
Mt. Vernon Mills Endowed Scholarship — Established in 1998 by Mt. Vernon Mills, which is owned by R.B. Pamplin, an entrepreneur with an extensive background in forest products and textile industries, this scholarship is awarded to accepted or enrolled students with academic achievement and financial need, but who are not receiving federal grants.
Martin F. O’Brien Endowed Scholarship — This scholarship was established in 1998 by Martin F. O’Brien, who is the founder of Frontier Electronics, a charter member of the EET Advisory Committee, and a former member of the Greenville Tech Foundation board of directors. This scholarship is awarded to accepted or enrolled EET students and is based on academic achievement and financial need (but not to students receiving federal grants).
Palmetto Bank Endowed Scholarship — Established in 2003 by Leon Patterson, Andy Douglas and the Palmetto Bank Board, this scholarship is awarded to accepted or enrolled students majoring in the curriculum program of their choice and is based on academic achievement. Palmetto Bank is a leading Upstate bank that serves a large number of people and is committed to education and economic development in the Upstate.
Para-Chem Endowed Scholarship — Established in 1997 and awarded for one year to accepted or enrolled students majoring in the curriculum program of their choice, this scholarship is based on academic achievement with preference given to children of Para-Chem employees or graduates of Hillcrest or Mauldin high schools.
Paralegal Advisory Committee Endowed Scholarship — Restricted to students in the Paralegal program, this one-semester scholarship recognizes the students who achieve the highest GPA for the year. The scholarship was begun in 1984 and was further funded in 1987 by a major gift by the late Fred J. Collins, Jr., Collins Entertainment Corporation.
Pellet/Morgan Endowed Scholarship — This scholarship was established in 1997 by The Pellet Foundation and the late C. Heyward Morgan. John D. Pellett, Jr., and Mr. Morgan co-founded Triangle Construction in 1947, and Mr. Morgan was a member of the Greenville Tech Foundation board of directors. This scholarship is awarded for up to two academic years to students accepted or enrolled in the GED program and is based on financial need with preference given to students going into the construction industry.
Phi Theta Kappa Endowed Scholarship — This scholarship provides resources to students from any program with financial need and a minimum 3.5 GPA. It was established by the Greenville Tech Chapter, Phi Theta Kappa, in 1986.
Etta Poole Poole Nursing Endowed Scholarship — Named in honor of the private-duty nurse of Robert J. Maxwell, Jr., the benefactor, this scholarship was established in 1989 for students who maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA in the Associate Degree Nursing program. Financial need and academic promise are the prerequisites of this scholarship.
James B. Pressly Radiologic Technology Endowed Scholarship — Established in 1991 and endowed in 1998 in memory of Dr. James B. Pressly, who was a practicing radiologist for 42 years and helped found the Radiology Technology department at Greenville Tech. This scholarship is awarded to accepted or enrolled second-year or Phase II Radiologic Technology students and is based on academic achievement and financial need.
Priester Foundation Electronics Engineering Technology Endowed Scholarship This scholarship was established in 2001 by Sue C. Priester, the Priester Foundation, and Computer Dynamics, Inc. in memory of Kurt Priester, who was tragically killed in a traffic accident in 1998. Kurt and Sue Priester founded Computer Dynamics in 1981. The company grew to be a leader in flat panel display panels for OEM and industrial users and became a subsidiary of GE Fanuc in 2001. Ms. Priester was a member of the Greenville Tech Foundation board of directors. Awarded for up to one academic year to accepted or enrolled Electronics Engineering Technology students, this scholarship is based on academic achievement (minimum 2.0 GPA).
Margaret K. Rice Honors Program Endowed Scholarship — Established in 1999 in honor of Margaret K. Rice who taught French at Greenville Tech, served as department head of the Humanities Department, and was founding dean of the Arts & Sciences division at Greenville Tech, this scholarship is awarded to students in the University Transfer Honors Program.
Rushing Foundation Endowed Scholarship — This scholarship was established in 1999 by the Rushing Foundation. J. Carroll Rushing is the chairman of Interface LLC which developed EZE products and is a former member of the Greenville Tech Foundation board of directors. This scholarship is awarded to students accepted or enrolled in the academic program of their choice and is based on academic achievement.
Seppala Homes Endowed Scholarship — This scholarship was established in 1997 by Seppala Homes, Martin Seppala, CEO. Mr. Seppala moved to Greer, S.C., from Florida in 1991, relocating his successful residential construction business. He is also the senior pastor of Apostolic Lutheran Church in Greer. This scholarship is awarded to accepted or enrolled students majoring in a program in building construction, craftsman or landscaping (AET, ACR, CAR, CET, or HVAC) and is based on academic achievement.
Gregory Bernard Shaloski Memorial Endowed Scholarship — Given as a memorial by the parents of Gregory Bernard Shaloski, a former student whose untimely death occurred in December 1988, this scholarship is restricted to students enrolled in Machine Tool Technology. To be eligible, students must demonstrate academic promise and financial need. Assistance for one academic year is provided to the recipients of this scholarship provided they maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. Preference is given to Pickens County students, but Pickens County residence is not required.
Kay Coleman Shaw Memorial Nursing Endowed Scholarship — This scholarship, a memorial to Kay Coleman Shaw, a registered nurse whose death occurred in 1987, is restricted to nursing students who have completed one semester of nursing have maintained a 2.5 GPA and have financial need. It provides assistance for up to two academic years.
Edwin R. “Rick” Sorrells, Jr. Memorial EMT Endowed Scholarship/Loan — Established in 1986 and named after Mr. Sorrells in 1990 when he was tragically killed in a traffic accident while driving an ambulance to answer the call for help, this one-semester tuition scholarship is awarded to the second-year EMT student with the highest GPA. This scholarship may also be used as a short-term loan to an EMT student in financial need.
Stevens Aviation Endowed Scholarship — Established in 1998 by Stevens Aviation, the premier fixed base operation in the Southeast with facilities at Donaldson Center, Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport and the Greenville Downtown Airport, this scholarship is awarded to accepted or enrolled Aircraft Maintenance students and is based on academic achievement. Preference is given to under-represented populations among the local aircraft maintenance workforce.
Subway Development Corporation of South Carolina, Inc. Endowed Scholarship — Established in 2004 by Ali Saifi, president of Subway Development Corporation of South Carolina, Inc., this scholarship is awarded to students enrolled or accepted at Greenville Technical College with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Preference will be given to employees, spouses, or dependent children of employees at Subway Development Corporation of South Carolina, Inc., but can be awarded to other students if no employees apply.
George I. Theisen/T & S Brass & Bronze Endowed Scholarship — This scholarship was established in 1998 by T & S Brass & Bronze Works, Inc., to honor the company’s founder, George I. Theisen, and in recognition of the 50th anniversary year of the company. Mr. Theisen was a member and his son, Claude, is a current member of the Greenville Tech Foundation board of directors. This scholarship is awarded to graduates from Greenville County high schools with preference given to graduating seniors (Berea, Blue Ridge, Carolina, Eastside, Greenville, Greer, Hillcrest, J.L. Mann, Mauldin, Riverside, Southside, Travelers Rest, Wade Hampton and Woodmont), who have been accepted or enrolled in an academic curriculum of the student’s choice with preference given to students majoring in Machine Tool Technology. The award is based on previous academic achievement.
James Ray Tumblin Accounting Endowed Scholarship — This scholarship was established in 2004 by Jim Tumblin who worked as an accounting tutor at Greenville Tech for over 20 years. He was a retired major from the United State Air Force who worked with Minuteman Missiles. He died in 2005 after a courageous battle with cancer. Awarded to accounting students with a minimum 2.5 GPA who have completed at least one semester at Greenville Tech, this scholarship is based on academic achievement and financial need.
James Ray Tumblin Nursing Endowed Scholarship — Established in 1998 and endowed in 2002 by the late James Ray Tumblin, Greenville Tech employee, in appreciation of the nurses, doctors, and staff at the Veterans Administration clinic for their outstanding care and treatment, this scholarship is awarded for up to one academic year to second semester associate degree or practical nursing students. It is based on academic potential (minimum 2.5 GPA) and financial need.
James Ray Tumblin Radiologic Technology Endowed Scholarship — This scholarship was established in 1992 by the late James Ray Tumblin, Greenville Tech employee, in appreciation for the care and treatment rendered to him by the Radiology Department in the Cancer Treatment Center of the Greenville Hospital System. It is awarded to second year or Phase II Radiologic Technology students and is based on financial need and academic potential (minimum GPA of 2.5).
Charles E. and Andrea L. Volpe Endowed Scholarship — This scholarship was established in 1997 by Charles E. “Chuck” and Andrea L. Volpe. Mr. Volpe is the retired president and chief operating officer from Kemet Electronics Corporation and a former member of the Greenville Tech Foundation board of directors. Awarded to students in any program and based on financial need.
Kirby Lee Walser Endowed Scholarship — Established in 1999 by his parents, Richard K. and Nona Hurst Walser, his sister, Susanne Walser, and other family and friends in memory of Kirby, a Greenville Tech student who was tragically killed in an automobile accident, this scholarship is awarded to students accepted or enrolled in the Automotive Technology or Engineering Technology program and is based on demonstrated academic achievement (minimum 2.0 GPA) with preference given to students who do not qualify for federal grants.
Warne Family, Hewitt, Coleman Foundation Endowed Nursing Scholarship — Established in 1997 and endowed in 2002 by Charles and Gillaine Warne and the Hewitt, Coleman Foundation, this scholarship is awarded for up to one academic year. Preference is given to nursing students planning a career in rehabilitation, but can be awarded to associate degree nursing students if no rehabilitative specialty candidates qualify. It is based on academic promise (2.0 GPA) and financial need. Mr. Warne is a member of the Greenville Tech Foundation Board of Directors.
Joseph S. Whisonant Endowed Scholarship — This scholarship is awarded to accepted or currently enrolled students from any program with a minimum “C” average from high school or previous college. By maintaining a minimum 2.5 GPA, students are eligible to receive this scholarship for up to one academic year based on financial need. This scholarship was established in 1986 in memory of Joseph S. Whisonant, department head of Food Science and Marketing in the Business Division in 1981-83 and program manager for Technical and Professional Development in the Continuing Education Division from 1983-86.
Mary Drew Harris Whitworth Memorial Nursing Endowed Scholarship — This scholarship was established in memory of Mary Drew Harris Whitworth, a registered nurse, by her husband, Marvin D. Whitworth, her sons, Jefferson B. Blandford and John L. Blandford II, and other family members and friends following her death in 1995. It is awarded to accepted or enrolled associate degree nursing students with financial need.
Kathryn F. Wolfe Endowed Scholarship — Established in 1984 in memory of Kathryn F. Wolfe, mother of Dr. Rennie Wolfe, former executive director of the Greenville Tech Foundation and dean of students at the college, it is awarded to accepted or currently enrolled students from any program with a minimum “C” average from high school or previous college. By maintaining a minimum 2.5 GPA, students are eligible to receive this scholarship, which is based on financial need, for up to one academic year.
Paula G. Wood/Alumni Endowed Scholarship — This scholarship was established in 1998 in memory of Paula G. Wood, director of Alumni Affairs at Greenville Tech, whose untimely death occured at age 48 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a 1969 graduate and a dedicated employee at Greenville Tech for 28 years in various positions. Awarded to accepted or currently enrolled students in the academic curriculum program of their choice, this scholarship is based on financial need and/or academic merit. Students must be South Carolina residents.
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