Robinson scholarship awarded to four seniors
By From staff reports
Published in News on May 23, 2018 5:50 AM
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The trust fund was established by the couple to award scholarships to students in the district, with intentions to pursue higher education in the areas of medicine, nursing, agriculture or the ministry of the Presbyterian and Episcopal churches.
Krystal Hines of Eastern Wayne High School will be awarded a $3,000 scholarship. She plans to attend the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and study nursing.
Aurora Whitcomb of Southern Wayne High receives a $3,000 scholarship. She plans to study nursing at East Carolina University.
Kamesha Winn of Goldsboro High will receive $2,500 toward her pursuit of nursing at East Carolina.
Jennifer Ortiz Ayala of Wayne Early/Middle College High School will be attending the University of Mount Olive to study biology. Her scholarship is for $2,000.
The scholarships are renewable each year based on satisfactory academic standing and maintenance in the declared field of study, officials said.
This fall, approximately $35,000 in new and renewable aid will be distributed. In addition to the latest recipients, 14 previous recipients will receive renewal support to assist in their academic pursuits at such institutions as Campbell University, UNC-Pembroke, UNC-Wilmington, N.C. State University, Winston-Salem State University, Barton College, Pitt Community College, Sampson Community College and Wayne Community College.
"It is rewarding to see students successfully complete Career and Technical Education courses in high school and receive financial support to actively pursue higher education and careers in those same areas," said Beverly Boltinhouse, career and technical education director with Wayne County Public Schools.