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UNCP’s Guillian Prince earns N.C. Dept. of Transportation Scholarship
PEMBROKE — UNCP senior Guillian Prince has been named the 2020 recipient of the North Carolina HBCU/MSI Transportation Scholarship.
Roger Staley scholarship fulfills 'Thank You' wish to former teacher
HAMLET — The family of the late Roger Staley recently established a scholarship in his name at Richmond Community College.
UNCP alumnus James Ayars and wife, Jennifer expand family scholarship
PEMBROKE — Former school teachers James and Jennifer Ayars understand firsthand the value of higher education and how it can shape students’ career path.
Local students awarded scholarship funds through Pee Dee Electric Awareness Committee
WADESBORO — Pee Dee Electric Awareness Committee recently awarded $8,000 in college scholarships to eight students across its service area who are seeking to further their academic goals. Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate academic excellence and live in a home served by Pee Dee Electric.
REaCH valedictorian Padron awarded $10k scholarship
ROCKINGHAM — The valedictorian of the 2019 graduating class of Richmond Early College High School was recently recognized as one of several winners of a $10,000 scholarship for Latino students.
Scholarship honors legendary UNCP wrestler Buddy Batson
PEMBROKE — Buddy Batson impacted countless lives during his 20 years as a high school wrestling coach in eastern North Carolina.
UNCP Trustee Allison Harrington honors father with scholarship
Dees Bees owner raises $500 for Seaboard Festival 5k scholarship
HAMLET — Organizers of the Seaboard Festival 5k hope to be able to offer three scholarships next year with a recent donation.
DeVos, Forest pitch Education Freedom Scholarships
RALEIGH — U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and N.C. Lt. Gov. Dan Forest this week gathered a roundtable of school-choice advocates to pitch Education Freedom Scholarships.
Scholarship honors legacy of beloved UNCP math professor
PEMBROKE — Steven Bourquin had a zest for life.
The popular math professor with a larger-than-life personality was revered by his students and fellow colleagues at UNC Pembroke. He possessed a natural gift to stimulate students’ interest in math.