| Taylor Foundation funds scholarships at three nearby institutions of higher education. | |||
| Newberry College - The Mark Taylor Memorial Scholarship | |||
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This $4,000 scholarship was established in 1986 in honor of Thomas Marcellus Taylor (1946 - 1969). Shortly after graduation from Newberry College, Mark died in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. This scholarship can be awarded each year to an incoming freshman. The student must have graduated from one of the accredited high schools in Newberry County (Mid Carolina High, Newberry High, Newberry Academy, or Whitmire High). | ||
The recipient must have been in the top 1/3 of his/her graduating class. The funds will be paid at the rate of $1,000 per year provided that the student maintains a GPR of 2.0. The total payment for any one student can not exceed $4,000. The selection is made by the staff at Newberry College. All applications should be submitted directly to Newberry College. Transcripts are required before funds are released. |
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| Previous Mark Taylor Scholars | High School |
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| 1986 - Elizabeth Paige Epting | Newberry High School | ||
| 1987 - Angela Janelle Dominick | Newberry High School | ||
| 1988 - Cindy Enoree Shaver | Newberry High School | ||
| 1988 - Gena Nell Amick | Mid Carolina High School | ||
| 1989 - Mary-Erin Johanna Edwards | Newberry High School | ||
| 1990 - Reggie Wicker | Newberry High School | ||
| 1990 - Susan Michelle Stroud | Newberry High School | ||
| 1991 - Stacey Leanne Williams | Newberry High School | ||
| 1992 - Christine Gibson | Newberry High School | ||
| 1992 - Eiko Jean Shimoda | Newberry High School | ||
| 1993 - Maria Seibert Howe | Mid Carolina High School | ||
| 1994 - Russell Wayne Peel | Mid Carolina High School | ||
| 1997 - Michael Braxton Stribble | Mid Carolina High School | ||
| 1999 - William Marshall Harvey | Newberry High School | ||
| 2000 - Rodney Steven Alexander | Whitmire High School | ||
| 2001 - Parkes Browning Coggins | Newberry High School | ||
| 2002 - Austin Craig Willingham | Newberry High School | ||
| Piedmont Technical College | |||
| In 1990 Taylor Foundation established an
endowment at Piedmont Technical College that is restricted to scholarships for students
who live in Newberry County. Currently four scholarships are available each
year. The selections are made by the staff at Piedmont Technical College. Applicants
should apply directly to the college. Transcripts are required. The total Fund Balance for these scholarships was $26,190 as of June 30, 2011. |
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Previous Piedmont Technical College Scholarship Winners |
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| 1994 - Katrina O'Dell - $500.00 | |||
| Kimberly J. Hendrix - $500.00 | |||
| Judy Longshore - $250.00 | |||
| Denise Taylor - $250.00 | |||
| 1995 - S. Eric Moore - $500.00 | |||
| Charles Lucas - $500.00 | |||
| Melanie Golden - $250.00 | |||
| Christine Sahanek - $250.00 | |||
| 1996 - S. Eric Moore - $500.00 | |||
| Richard Cates - $500.00 | |||
| Jamie Alexander - $250.00 | |||
| James Melton - $250.00 | |||
| 1997 - Jeremy Larsen - $500.00 | |||
| Kimberly Beck - $250.00 | |||
| Timothy Hoeble - $250.00 | |||
| Dana Boozer - $250.00 | |||
| 1998 - Barbara Benson - $500.00 | |||
| Petrina Morgan - $500.00 | |||
| Julie Hamilton - $250.00 | |||
| Dee Ann Davis - $250.00 | |||
| 1999 - James Hockett - $500.00 | |||
| Debra Price - $500.00 | |||
| Douglas Bridges - $250.00 | |||
| Julie Hamilton - $250.00 | |||
| 2000 - Jessica N. Hendrix - $500.00 | |||
| Janna Sheppard - $500.00 | |||
| Angela N. Boyce - $500.00 | |||
| Steven R. Senn - $500.00 | |||
| Cynthia D. Caldwell - $500.00 | |||
| 2001 - Paula C. Andrews - $500.00 | |||
| Deri E. Bledsoe - $500.00 | |||
| Mary E. "Libby" DeHart - $500.00 | |||
| Tracie Kinard - $500.00 | |||
| Lisa D. Williams - $500.00 | |||
| 2002 - Christopher Bullard - $500.00 | |||
| Jacqueline Ballentine - $500.00 | |||
| Melanie McMurtury - $500.00 | |||
| Crystal Corley - $500.00 | |||
| Shena Rowe - $500.00 | |||
| 2004 - Melanie B. McMurtury - $500.00 | |||
| Miranda S. Wilson - $500.00 | |||
| 2005 - Melanie B. McMurtury - $500.00 | |||
| Daniel G. Sims - $500.00 | |||
| 2006 - Joni S. Beck - $500.00 | |||
| 2007 - Joni S. Beck - $500.00 | |||
| Anghela Erskine - $500.00 | |||
| 2008 - Rostin Prophet - $500.00 | |||
| 2009 - Rostin Prophet - $500.00 | |||
| 2010 - Melissa Lynn Randall - $500.00 | |||
| 2011 - Sharon Berry - $500.00 | |||
| 2012 - Sherry M. Rooney - $500.00 | |||
| 2012 - Helen Renee Arnold - $500.00 | |||
| University of South Carolina - The Moore School for Business | |||
| In 1998 Taylor Foundation established a Permanent Endowed Scholarship Fund in The University of South Carolina Business Partnership Foundation. On 6/30/11 the total fund balance was $131,003. The annual income only shall be used to award scholarship(s) in number and amount, as income will allow. The fund shall support undergraduate scholarship(s) in The Moore School of Business. The recipient(s) shall be students who have graduated from an accredited Newberry County high school - Mid Carolina High School, Newberry Academy, Newberry High School, or Whitmire High School. Selection shall be based on academic excellence, leadership, and community service. No representatives from the Taylor Foundation shall participate in the selection process. | |||
| The scholarship(s) may be awarded to any undergraduate business student and may be renewed annually if the recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA. The minimum scholarship shall be $1,000/year, the maximum not to exceed tuition for four academic years (eight semesters). The scholarship(s) shall be awarded on an annual basis. The $100,000 endowment will be funded from 1999 to 2003. Applications for this scholarship can be received from The Moore School for Business. Transcripts are required. | |||
| The total Fund Balance for this scholarship was $131,003 for period ending June 30, 2011. | |||
Previous USC Scholarship Winners |
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| 2000 - Ms Kiera Courtney Dillon - $1,000 | |||
| 2001 - Ms Meagen N. Ruff - $1,000 | |||
| 2002 - Ms Meagen N. Ruff - $1,000 | |||
| 2003 - Ms Meagen N. Ruff - $1,000 | |||
| 2004 - Ms Meagen N. Ruff - $1,000 | |||
| 2005 - Ms Samantha Lyon - $1,000 | |||
| 2006 - Ms Rhonda Caldwell - $1,000 | |||
| 2006 - Mr. Patrick Z. Davis - $1,000 | |||
| 2008 - Ms Elizabeth Ashley Robertson - $1,000 | |||
| 2009 - Ms Elizabeth Ashley Robertson - $1,000 | |||
| 2009 - Ms Andrea Chapman - $1,000 | |||
| 2010 - Ms Elizabeth Ashley Roberson - $1,000 | |||
| 2010 - Ms Andrea Chapman - $1,000 | |||
| 2011 - Ms Andrea Chapman - $1,000 | |||
| 2012 - Mr. Alan M. Brenner - $1,000 | |||
