Congratulations to our 2018 Scholarship Recipients
RCAEOP members wish you success on your future endeavors
RCAEOP members wish you success on your future endeavors
Amariyah Ayee is a native of Columbia, SC. She is the older of two siblings. She attends C.A Johnson High School where she is active and plays a leadership role in several organizations including, Ladies of Gold Color guard, HOSA: Future Health Care Professionals, National Honor Society, Technical Honor Society, Varsity Cheerleading, Senior Class President and several others. She enjoys reading and dancing during her free time. Amariyah enjoys learning about the human body and she plans to attend Claflin University to major in biology to become a pediatric surgeon. The scripture that keeps her grounded is Romans 8:28, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.”
Keshunia Jackson is a senior at Blythewood High School. She is a member of the National Honor Society, National Honor Dance Society, and Blythewood High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team. She has received numerous awards for academics, arts, and athletics. Keshunia has a deep passion for the Arts.
She enjoys drawing, painting, photography, and performing arts. She plans to attend Winthrop University in the Fall of 2018 with a major in Performing Arts while minoring in Illustration/Graphic Art and Design. One of Keshunia’s goals while attending Winthrop is to study abroad. Her passion for the arts has her wanting to experience different cultures so her artwork can touch the lives of many people around the world. She dreams to someday be known for her stellar performances and her amazing artwork.
Keshunia’s motto in life is a quote from her previous school district in McCormick, SC. “Good, better, best. Never let it rest ‘til the good is better and the better is best.”
Amber Stone is the daughter of Kelvin and Fran Stone. She is a 2016 honor graduate of W.J. Keenan High School. While at Keenan, Amber served as the Student Body President, Drum Major of the Marching Keenan Raider Rubber Band. Captain of the Girls Track and Field Team, and Miss Keenan High School 2016. She was a member of other organizations and clubs such as Student Council, Recycling Club, National Honor Society, Beta Club and Delta GEMS.
All while participating in her extracurricular activities, Amber was on the honor roll every nine weeks and received awards such as scholar athlete award, high school scholar award, Richland District One academic All-star, and Heart of the Raider award. Amber is now a second year student at Clemson University where she is majoring in Animal and Veterinary Science with a pre-vet concentration with a minor in biological sciences. At Clemson, Amber is a member of the Council of Diversity Affairs, Clemson Black Student Union, and tutoring chair of the living-learning community WAVS, (Women in Animal and Veterinary Science). Amber is also a tutor and coordinator for the America Reads Program at Clemson Elementary School where she tutors elementary level students in reading and writing. After completing her undergraduate studies, Amber plans to attend graduate veterinary school and obtain her doctor of veterinary medicine degree to later on become a mixed, small and large animal veterinarian with aspirations to open her own animal hospital.
Scholarship Guidelines and Forms
RCAEOP Student Scholarship Award download here
Mid-Atlantic Area EOP Member Dependent Scholarship download here
For more information contact RCAEOP Scholarship Committee Chair Bridget Bookert, CEOE at bridget.bookert@richlandone.org
