CLARKSTON, Ga. – Fourteen students enrolled in summer classes at Georgia Piedmont Technical College are enjoying a little extra money in their college accounts, thanks to scholarship funds disbursed by the school’s foundation. The GPTC Foundation has awarded a total of $12,500 in scholarships this semester and while three of the scholarship recipients qualified for more than one award, the average payout is $500 per student. As part of their scholarship application process, the students are required to write Thank You letters to the donors and/or the Foundation.
Winner of both the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) Scholarship and the GPTC Achievement Award, computer information studies student Jacob Webb said, “I want to say thank you for choosing me and investing in my future. You will not be disappointed in your choice, in fact, you will be rejoiced as I will continue doing bigger and better things in life.”
In her letter, accounting student Zulaikha Basil wrote, “please know that I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity you have provided me. This scholarship is not only easing the financial burden of my studies but also inspiring me to work harder towards my academic and career goals.”
To the Johnson Controls International Scholarship for Student Success providers, air conditioning technology student James Moody wrote, “Thank you, immensely, for awarding me with the Summer 2024 Johnson Controls International Scholarship. These funds will make it possible for me to complete the program and pursue my goal to become a HVAC technician.” Moody also was named a winner of the R. Pat Rogers HVAC Scholarship.
Of being named the winner of the JTA Enterprises and Promotional Entrepreneur Scholarship, interdisciplinary studies student Tameka Wright wrote, “I will value this opportunity and leverage it to propel myself towards success. Your support means the world to me, and I am filled with gratitude for being selected as the scholarship recipient for this semester.”
Congratulations to all the winners and our heartfelt appreciation goes out to the donors whose generosity makes these kinds of announcement possible.
| Scholarship | Student(s) | Award Amount |
| AABE Scholarship | Tolbert Briunna, Aaliyah Crawford, Hannah Dockery, Angel Walker, Jacob Webb | 5 @ $500 each |
| CERM Scholarship | Tsehaynesh Haile | $500 |
| GA Automotive Dealers Association | Victor Palmas Arteaga | $1,000 |
| GPTC Achievement Award | Toni Cole, Jacob Webb | 2 @ $500 |
| GA United Credit Union Scholarship | Zulaikha Basil, Nailatu Mohammed | 2 @ $500 |
| Johnson Controls Int’l Scholarship for Student Success | Mekonen Adugna, Tiffany Hollman, James Moody, Tahi Neal, Nicholas Sullivan | 5 @ $1,000 |
| JTA Enterprises Scholarship | Tameka Wright | $500 |
| R. Pat Rogers HVAC Scholarship | Tiffany Hollman, James Moody | 2 @ $500 |
| Total Scholarships Awarded | $12,500 |