Ports foundation awards scholarships

August, 2010 (Wilmington, NC) - Today the North Carolina State Ports Authority Foundation presented two scholarships to Ports’ employees’ children preparing to enter the next stage of their education. This is the first year of for the Foundation scholarship program.

Crystal Doyle and Elizabeth Courtney each receive a $500.00 scholarship from the NC State Ports Authority Foundation. Photo by Susan N. Pridgen
Crystal Doyle (Pender County, NC) and Elizabeth Courtney (Wilmington, NC) ea! ch received a $500.00 scholarship from the Foundation. Crystal will be continuing her studies at Pender Early College High School pursuing a simultaneous high school diploma and Associate’s Degree. Amanda, a 2010 graduate of New Hanover High School, will enter the University of North Carolina at Wilmington this fall.

“The Foundation is honored to present Crystal and Elizabeth with scholarships to aid their families with educational expenses. They are deserving recipients based on their academic achievements, participation in activities, and noteworthy essays,” said Foundation president Jesse S. Capel. “We look forward to continued success from these two young women.”

Recipients of the Foundation scholarship are children of a North Carolina State Ports Authority full-time employee; high school seniors, high school graduates or first-year college undergraduates enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time course study at ! an accredited four-year college, university, two-year community colleg e, or trade/ technical school, and; a current resident of North Carolina. Scholarships may be renewed for a second year. Awards are given without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, disability, or national origin.

The North Carolina State Ports Authority Foundation, which is funding and managing the scholarship program, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation formed to invest in, support and nurture the Ports of North Carolina.

The Foundation has also funded publication of “Waterways to the World: The Story of the North Carolina State Ports Authority.” The book has been donated to libraries across North Carolina.