New Scholarship Honors Former Governor
The Virginia Foundation for Community College Education has named the first-ever recipients of a new, statewide scholarship: The Gerald L. Baliles Commonwealth Legacy Scholarship.
Established in 2007 through private donations, the scholarships honor former Governor Baliles’ career in public service and his contributions to higher education in Virginia.
Terry Oakes, of Collinsville, and Vicky Thomas, of Bassett, are the two recipients of the scholarships this year. The two non-traditional students have both wanted to pursue a new career in nursing, but have lacked the resources to do so.
The two students, who will each receive $2,500, have something else in common: they both attend Patrick Henry Community College.
Read the news release for more information on these scholarship winners.
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This is a great opportunity for these two students. Terry is my cousin. I know he has worked hard and is eager about his new career path and the PHCC program. His family and I are honored that he has received this scholarship. He is more that worthy of such an award. Great job!