Scholarships Available for Minority Students at A-B Tech

AB Tech Minority Scholarships_DSC_5585_editHundreds of scholarships, including awards for minority students, are available for A-B Tech Community College’s 2016-2017 academic year. This past year, more than 400 students received A-B Tech Foundation scholarships totaling $480,000.

Available Scholarships

100 Men and Women Minority Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2012 by Samuel Abdul-Allah, Johnnie Grant, and many community volunteers who wanted to provide educational opportunities for African American students enrolled in any curriculum program.

Asheville Latin Americans for Advancement Society Merit Scholarship

Established in 2012 by members of the Asheville Latin Americans for Advancement Society (ALAS), this scholarship is awarded to Latino residents of Western North Carolina paying out of state tuition at A-B Tech.

Hazel Fox Minority Student Entrepreneurship Scholarship

This scholarship established by Dr. Joseph Fox honors the memory of his mother, Mrs. Hazel B. Fox. It is awarded to a deserving African American student enrolled in the Entrepreneurship program. Education was very important to Hazel Fox. Although she was unable to attend college herself, she always stressed the importance of a good education. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage students to become job creators instead of job takers.

Lacy T. Haith and James V. Miller Endowed Scholarship

This endowment was established in memory of two influential African American community leaders, educator Lacy T. Haith and master mason James V. Miller. It is awarded to deserving African American students enrolled in any curriculum program.

Mr. Haith came to Asheville in 1937 to teach carpentry and other vocational skills at Stephens-Lee High School—and the value of a good education. Mr. Miller built many of Asheville’s graceful churches, public buildings, and homes. He worked for some of the top contractors before starting his company, Miller & Sons Construction, specializing in churches and commercial buildings. Both men were very influential figures in the African American community.

Lead the Way Scholarship for African American Men

This scholarship was created by Dr. Rock Doddridge. It is available to African American males enrolled in any curriculum program, while also fulfilling commitments to family, work and/or community.

Osborne M. Hart Endowed Scholarship

Established in memory of Osborne M. Hart, this scholarship is awarded to African American students who have been accepted into a curriculum program at A-B Tech and who are enrolled as full-time students. Hart was a native of Asheville, president of Hart Funeral Services, and a devoted community leader. A retired Lt. Colonel, he was also a U.S. Army veteran of WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.

Shapiro-Green Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship, established by Hal and Clare Shapiro, is awarded to African American and Latino students enrolled in any curriculum program. Preference is given to Asheville High School graduates.

William and Dorothy Glenn Tugman Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2004 in honor of William and Dorothy Glenn Tugman. It is awarded to students enrolled in a program considered nontraditional for their gender or ethnicity. Preference is given to students who have completed the GED program and minority students.

There are also targeted program scholarships available in: Art, Automotive Systems, Aviation, Business Education, Construction Management, Cosmetology, Culinary, Dental Hygiene/Assisting, Emergency Services, Engineering and Applied Technology, Entrepreneurship, Female Specific, GED completion, General Allied Health, High School, Hominy Valley Residents, Hospitality Management, Human Resources Development, Madison County Residents, Medical Laboratory Technology, Nursing, Pharmacy Technology, Radiography, Shiloh Community Residents, Single Parent, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), Veteran, Veterinary Technology.

Visit the scholarship webpage at www.abtech.edu/scholarships to learn more about the system and get instructions for applying for scholarships through the new system. Scholarships will be awarded in June for the 2016-2017 academic year. The application deadline is 5 p.m., March 31, 2016.

About A-B Tech

One of 58 colleges in the NC Community College System, A-B Tech Community College offers associate degrees, diplomas and certificates in more than 60 curriculum programs through its five academic divisions: Allied Health and Public Service Education, Arts and Sciences, Business and Hospitality Education, Emergency Services and Engineering and Applied Technology.

The Division of Economic and Workforce Development/Continuing Education offers opportunities for workforce partnerships, specific job training, and retraining, as well as personal enrichment classes.

A-B Tech enrolls more than 25,000 curriculum and continuing education students in programs at its Asheville, Enka, Madison, South, Woodfin, and Goodwill locations.

For more information, please visit www.abtech.edu.