Twenty-seven Coastal Carolina University students have been awarded scholarships totaling $30,000 for the 2015-2016 academic year through Women in Philanthropy and Leadership for Coastal Carolina University (WIPL). The 2015-2016 recipients are from eight states, including 17 from South Carolina.

Since its inception in 2007, WIPL has provided 152 scholarships for deserving Coastal Carolina University students. The organization reached a milestone in 2013 when its endowed scholarship fund passed the $100,000 mark, with the potential to generate a $5,000 scholarship to be awarded each year. The second Women in Philanthropy and Leadership Legacy Endowed Scholarship was awarded for the fall 2015 semester.

Recipients of the annual scholarships ($1,000), including those that are donor/honoree-sponsored scholarships, the Scott Pyle and Dr. Pamela Pyle "Make a Difference" Scholarship ($5,000) and the Legacy Endowed Scholarship ($5,000) as indicated are:

Jennifer Barker of North Andover, Mass., a junior majoring in accounting WIPL general scholarship

Emilee Best of Myrtle Beach, S.C., a junior majoring in elementary education, Sanders Tech-Ed Foundation in memory of Grace Jolly Ewing

Caitlynn Chavis of Beaufort, S.C., a senior majoring in recreation and sport management, in honor of Susan O'Malley, 2015 Women's Leadership Conference speaker

Aviel Chism-Parks* of Columbia, S.C., a senior majoring in communication

Samantha Fallone of Point Pleasant Borough, N.J., a junior majoring in marine science

Cristina Gallitto of Myrtle Beach, S.C., a senior majoring in health promotion , Sanders Tech-Ed Foundation in memory of Mary Jane Sanders

Danielle Guy of Brownstone, Penn., a sophomore majoring in marine science

Kayla Harllee of Graniteville, S.C., a junior majoring in art studio

Shelby Hubbard* of Burlington, Vt., a senior majoring in accounting, Myrtle Beach Automotive

Jessica Hucks of Conway, S.C., a senior majoring in communication, Horry Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Foundation

Jessica Hughes of Longs, S.C., a junior majoring in accounting

Alia Johnson of Summerville, S.C., a sophomore majoring in biology

Shannon C. Kelahan-Pierson* of Phoenix, Ariz., a senior majoring in marine science

Emily Kim of Pawleys Island, S.C., a junior majoring in marketing and economics, In honor of Laura Schroff, 2015 Women's Leadership Conference Speaker

Carly Land of Damascus, Md., a sophomore majoring in marine science, The Sun News Educational Foundation

Ashley Mattocks* of Myrtle Beach, S.C., a senior majoring in elementary education, Mr. Scott Pyle and Dr. Pamela Pyle "Make a Difference" Scholarship

Lauren Mazzei of Myrtle Beach, S.C., a junior majoring in communication, The Sun News Educational Foundation

Rhakel McBride of Pageland, S.C., a sophomore majoring in marketing, In honor of Beate Chelette, 2015 Women's Leadership Conference speaker

Grace Morrison of Wrightsville, Penn., a junior majoring in management, Zonta Foundation of Myrtle Beach in honor of Ruth F. Walker

Angelica Mourges of Torrington, Conn., a senior majoring in early childhood education, Sanders Tech-Ed Foundation

Rayne Newswanger* of Hegins, Penn., a senior majoring in marine science, Aramark Campus Services

Hailey Olsen* of Williamston, S.C., a senior majoring in health administration
, WIPL Legacy Endowed Scholarship

Elizabeth Reid of Athens, Penn., a sophomore majoring in marketing

Erin Ryan of Murrells Inlet, S.C., a sophomore majoring in art studio

Ian Socha of Murrells Inlet, S.C., a senior majoring in biochemistry

Raymond Taylor of Myrtle Beach, S.C., a senior majoring in interdisciplinary studies, The Sun News Educational Foundation

Denzel Washington of Conway, S.C., a sophomore majoring in economics, Aramark Campus Services

*Indicates multiple-year WIPL scholarship recipient

WIPL is an organization actively seeking to improve the lives of students at CCU and make a difference in the greater community through donations of time, talent and resources. WIPL provides scholarships to deserving students and supports programs that create leadership opportunities for students across all academic disciplines. The organization's signature event is the Women's Leadership Conference and Celebration of Inspiring Women; the sixth annual event will be held Feb. 10-11, 2016, in Myrtle Beach.