HCHEC awards scholarships to 24 local students
Scholarships are awarded in three categories: Leadership; Visual and Performing Arts; and Academic Excellence. The Leadership Scholarship and the Visual and Performing Arts Scholarship each provide $2,500 per academic year for up to four years at CCU to qualified Horry County students. The Academic Excellence Scholarship provides $2,000 per academic year for up to four years at CCU.
HCHEC Leadership Scholarships were awarded to:
Nicole Dunavant, an intended exercise science major from Myrtle Beach High School
Jesse Uzzel, an intended resort tourism major from Loris High School
Hathaikane Bouphasavanh, an undeclared major from Carolina Forest High School
Samantha Deberry, an intended communications major from Conway High School
Kaydee Culclasure, an intended graphic design major from Socastee High School
Ellis Spearman, an intended applied mathematics major from Conway High School
Makayla Todd, an undeclared major from Loris High School
Katherine Parris, an intended art major from Socastee High School
Douglas Wentz, an intended music major from St. James High School
Tyler Davidson, an intended marketing major from Socastee High School
HCHEC Visual and Performing Arts Scholarships were awarded to:
Kristen McGuire, an intended art major from Socastee High School
Rebecca Jolly, an intended art major from Carolina Forest High School
Hunter Lowes, an intended music major from Conway High School
Dakota Dean, an intended dramatic arts major from St. James High School
Carson Hamilton, an undeclared major from Myrtle Beach High School
HCHEC Academic Excellence Scholarships were awarded to:
Brett Cooksey, an intended sociology major from Aynor High School
Kevin McCarey, an intended applied mathematics major from Carolina Forest High School
Danielle Ludlam, an intended exercise science major from Conway High School
Calleen Hammond, an intended applied mathematics major from Green Sea-Floyds High School
Mariel Po, an intended health promotions major from Loris High School
Nicole Dunavant, an intended exercise science major from Myrtle Beach High School
Gabriel Pruitt, an intended psychology major from North Myrtle Beach High School
Delanie Sage, an intended marine science major from Socastee High School
Gregg Jognsen, an intended biology major from St. James High School
The Horry County Higher Education Commission Leadership Scholarships are designed to promote service and citizenship and to recognize students for their leadership, volunteerism and academic excellence. To qualify, students must submit an application, have earned a minimum 2.5 high school grade point average through their junior year and have an established record of exemplary community service.
The Horry County Higher Education Commission Visual and Performing Arts Scholarships are designed to assist exceptionally talented Horry County seniors who plan to major in music, musical theatre, theatre arts, art studio, dramatic arts or graphic design. This scholarship also requires students to submit an application, a minimum 2.5 high school grade point average and an audition or portfolio review.
The Horry County Higher Education Commission Academic Excellence Scholarship honors the top graduate of each eligible Horry County high school for his/her outstanding academic accomplishments. The top-ranked graduate from each eligible Horry County high school admitted to Coastal Carolina University by Jan. 1 will be awarded this scholarship.
For additional information about the HCHEC scholarships, contact Coastal Carolina University's Financial Aid and Scholarships Office at 843-349-2308 or scholar@coastal.edu.