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Presented by Roberts Wesleyan College, News 8 (WROC-TV) and Advantage Federal Credit Union
Roberts Wesleyan College, News 8 (WROC-TV) and Advantage Federal Credit Union have partnered to offer three “Golden Apple” scholarships to three future teachers. The $10,000 scholarships are awarded to one undergraduate, one adult degree completion and one graduate student enrolling in the Roberts Wesleyan College education programs this fall.
This year’s scholarship winners are Rachel Brake (undergraduate), Bernice Buntly-Morgan (adult undergraduate) and Patricia Og (graduate).
“Our country and state are currently facing a teacher shortage,” Roberts Wesleyan College President Deana L. Porterfield said. “The demand on colleges to prepare highly qualified teachers is great. We hope to encourage those who aspire to be teachers to be part of this Golden Apple scholarship and teach our future leaders.”
The annual Golden Apple banquet, to celebrate both the News 8 Golden Apple teachers and scholarship recipients, was held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, at WROC-TV studios on Humboldt Street for participants, supporters, families and sponsors. The presentation of the scholarships began at 6:30 p.m.
“It is our hope that this partnership will help shine a bright light on the teaching profession and inspire great people to become future Golden Apple teachers,” Porterfield said. “Now is the time to become a teacher.”
The 2019 scholarship application will be available again on Aug. 1, 2018. For more information on this program, click here.
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