Williamsburg Technical College (WTC) student Sharon Riggins McKnight of Kingstree was 2011-2012 recipient of the Henry and Jackie Poston Scholarship. She is an Associate in Applied Science/Early Childcare and Education major.
The scholarship is named in honor of local industrialist Henry Poston and his wife, Jackie. Poston is president of Palmetto Synthetics and has been a supporter of WTC since he built his plant in the county. He is chair of the WTC Foundation board and a member of the College’s Area Commission board. He cites WTC as one of the main reasons he chose Kingstree as home to his business.
Preference for the Poston scholarship is given to residents of Williamsburg County. The recipient must have and retain a 2.0 grade point average. The amount of $1,000 per academic year is disbursed $400 fall and spring and $200 summer prorated for less than full-time attendance. It is awarded only after all other financial aid is awarded and may be used for books and tuition only.
WTC scholarship applicants must complete the WTC financial aid application process. All admission application paperwork must be complete and on file in Student Services. For information on how to give toward scholarship funding, call 843.355.4121 or email dukesm@wiltech.edu. Gifts made payable to the Williamsburg Technical College Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, are tax deductable. Williamsburg Technical College remains dedicated to providing quality, affordable, and accessible opportunities for students to achieve their educational goals in a fiscally, administratively, and academically sound and supportive environment.
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