Shamicka L. Davenport has been chosen to receive the Lucy W. Burgess Endowment scholarship to attend Beaufort County Community College this spring.
Davenport, 28, of Plymouth, is a student in BCCC’s Practical Nursing program. The daughter of Geraldine and Conroy Davenport of Plymouth, Davenport is a graduate of Plymouth High School. She also holds an associate’s degree in general education. She plans to work as a nurse and pursue an associate’s degree after completing her studies at BCCC. Davenport has one son.
The scholarship is awarded through an endowment established in 1996 as a memorial to Lucy W. Burgess, a former resident of Beaufort County. Burgess dedicated her life to a career in social work and held various positions with the state Department of Social Services. The recipient must have work experience, be committed to obtaining an education, and have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
For more information on establishing a memorial scholarship, contact the BCCC Foundation at 940-6326. To learn more about the numerous scholarships available at BCCC, visit the college website at www.beaufortccc.edu
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