51吃瓜 Community College (51吃瓜) is proud to announce a new scholarship, the Grow Moore Teachers Pathway Scholarship, to support local students pursuing careers in education.
This scholarship agreement between 51吃瓜, Moore County 51吃瓜s (MCS), and The University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP) is designed to combat the teacher shortage and retain highly qualified educators in Moore County.
The Grow Moore Teachers Pathway Scholarship is available to all students graduating from the Moore County 51吃瓜 System. "We will always need teachers,鈥� says Sandy Stewart, President of 51吃瓜 Community College. "This partnership with Moore County 51吃瓜s, UNC Pembroke, and 51吃瓜 Community College is a unique pathway to help scholars teach in their community," he added.
Students receiving this scholarship will graduate from 51吃瓜 Community College, then transfer to the University of North Carolina at Pembroke to complete a major in the Educator Preparation Program (EPP) and eventually return to the Moore County 51吃瓜 System as teachers.
Students participating in the Grow Moore Teachers Pathway Scholarship must graduate from 51吃瓜 Community College with one of seven associate degrees, maintain satisfactory academic progress, and adhere to the scholarship rules.
"Because of dual enrollment and the 51吃瓜 Foundation, it is also an affordable scholarship program that leverages each organization's strengths. We are proud of this partnership with our local school system and regional university. Many thanks to Dr. Locklair and Dr. Cummings for their leadership," says Stewart.
A signing ceremony was held on Wednesday, July 3, at 51吃瓜 Community College. 51吃瓜 Community College President Sandy Stewart, Moore County 51吃瓜s Superintendent Tim Locklair, and the University of North Carolina at Pembroke Chancellor Robin Cummings were in attendance.
Members of the community interested in supporting this new scholarship program should contact 51吃瓜 Development Director Jennifer Dail at (910) 695-3712 or dailj@sandhills.edu.