LEXINGTON, Ky.
(July 10, 2003) - Three students who attend colleges in the Kentucky Community
and Technical College System (KCTCS) will receive $1,000 each through the Coca-Cola
Two-Year Colleges Scholarship Program.
The program awards a total of 350 $1,000 scholarships annually to students who
attend higher-education institutions that grant two-year degrees. All recipients
are members of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society and must demonstrate academic
success and perform community service.
These Kentuckians
were awarded the scholarships in June:
Ronnie Combs, who attends the Lees College Campus of Hazard Community
College
Jayleen Oliver, Owensboro Community and Technical College
Autumn Triplett, Madisonville Community College
Phi Theta Kappa recognizes and encourages scholarship among students seeking
associate degrees. The organization provides opportunity for the development
of leadership and service, for an intellectual climate to exchange ideas and
ideals, for lively fellowship for scholars, and for stimulation of interest
in continuing academic excellence
The Coca-Cola Two-Year Colleges Scholarship Program was created in 2000 through
a grant from the Joseph B. Whitehead Foundation. Mr. Whitehead was one of the
original bottlers of Coca-Cola.
KCTCS colleges change lives by providing accessible and affordable education
and training through academic and technical associate degrees; diploma and certificate
programs in occupational fields; pre-baccalaureate education; adult, continuing
and developmental education; customized training for business and industry;
and distance learning. For more information on KCTCS, visit www.kctcs.edu <http://www.kctcs.edu>.