Pitt County Educational Foundation Scholarships
(Pitt County Schools graduating seniors may apply) James J. and Mamie R. Perkins Health Scholarship Through the generosity of the Perkins Trust Committee, Pitt County Schools’ students have received heath scholarships to further their education at East Carolina University and Pitt Community College. Each year a four-year scholarship to ECU and a two-year scholarship to PCC are awarded to two Pitt County High School Seniors. The recipients pledge to remain employed in Vidant Health or another health care agency in Pitt County for the number of years of their scholarship. Health Sciences Academy Scholarship The scholarship will be awarded to seniors in the Health Sciences Academy who plan to attend either East Carolina University or Pitt Community College. The scholarship committee will award a minimum of one scholarship for East Carolina University and Pitt Community College. Selection will be based on academic performance, volunteer experience, and involvement with the Health Sciences Academy. Bill Grimm Scholarship This scholarship was established by the family and friends in honor and memory of Bill's 40 years of service to sports medicine. The scholarship also recognizes his 18 years of dedication to Pitt County Schools and North Carolina Athletics. The scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior who plans a career in sports medicine. Greenville, NC Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority The Greenville NC Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., will award four $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors from Pitt County who exemplify excellence in community service and overall outstanding academic achievement. The Greenville NC Alumnae Chapter was established in 1960 and is dedicated to public service, scholarship and educational excellence. Almire Major Smith Scholarship This scholarship was established by the grandchildren of Mr. Almire Smith to honor his legacy and further champion his support for higher education. Mr. Smith served in World War II, worked for East Carolina University as Housekeeping Supervisor, and was an avid supporter of his church and community. Mr. Smith was a proud father of eight, who ensured his children achieved the education he didn't, by motivating them to go on to colleges and universities throughout North Carolina. The grandchildren would like to continue this tradition by bestowing an annual scholarship to an African American attending a community college of college/university in North Carolina. This individual must show support for community service, and educational prowess. ROTC membership is preferred but not a qualification. Hope Middle School Alumni Scholarship This scholarship is awarded annually to a D. H. Conley High School senior who was an alumnus of Hope Middle School. Nancy B. Wynne Scholarship In 1994, the family and friends of the late Nancy B. Wynne established a scholarship in her memory. Ms. Wynne was a dedicated and committed science teacher at J. H. Rose High School. Each year a student at J. H Rose who is planning a career in a science field is selected to receive the scholarship. This year (2021) the scholarship is open to any Pitt County Schools graduating senior. |
Scholarships by School
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