The application must be postmarked by - March 1, 2025
Please mail the application to:
Sharon Jackson
c/o Watkins-Nance Elementary School
RCAEOP Scholarship Committee Chairperson
2525 Barhamville Road, Columbia, S.C. 29204
Please mail the application to:
Sharon Jackson
c/o Watkins-Nance Elementary School
RCAEOP Scholarship Committee Chairperson
2525 Barhamville Road, Columbia, S.C. 29204
RCAEOP Student Scholarship Awards
Congratulations to our Past Scholarship Recipients
RCAEOP members wish you success in your future endeavors
Congratulations to our Past Scholarship Recipients
RCAEOP members wish you success in your future endeavors
Phoebe Johnson - Midlands Technical College
2024 - Phoebe is a driven and ambitious freshman at Midlands Technical College, majoring in biology with a clear goal of becoming a pediatric dentist to serve her community in South Carolina.
Outside of her academic pursuits, Phoebe is a dedicated youth leader in her local community and actively participates in campus organizations such as Phi Theta Kappa and The African American Women’s Alliance.
Her hard work and passion for science have led her to achieve a GPA of 3.5 in her last semester. With a clear plan in mind, Phoebe intends to further her studies in biology at the University of South Carolina after graduation, with the ultimate goal of attending the Medical University of South Carolina for dental school.
Outside of her academic pursuits, Phoebe is a dedicated youth leader in her local community and actively participates in campus organizations such as Phi Theta Kappa and The African American Women’s Alliance.
Her hard work and passion for science have led her to achieve a GPA of 3.5 in her last semester. With a clear plan in mind, Phoebe intends to further her studies in biology at the University of South Carolina after graduation, with the ultimate goal of attending the Medical University of South Carolina for dental school.
M'Kaylah Muldrow - A.C. Flora High School
Hello! My name is M’Kaylah Muldrow, I am a 2024 A.C Flora high school graduate.
I will be attending South Carolina State University to obtain a degree in criminal justice.
Extracurricularly, for 8 years i have been a second violinist, I have played softball, volleyball and i have also been
co captain of the step team. I have been involved in clubs such as the gardening club and the book club.
In my free time, I love to read books, write poems and hang out with friends and family.
I am truly grateful to be a recipient of this scholarship and thankful for the wonderful opportunity
Hello! My name is M’Kaylah Muldrow, I am a 2024 A.C Flora high school graduate.
I will be attending South Carolina State University to obtain a degree in criminal justice.
Extracurricularly, for 8 years i have been a second violinist, I have played softball, volleyball and i have also been
co captain of the step team. I have been involved in clubs such as the gardening club and the book club.
In my free time, I love to read books, write poems and hang out with friends and family.
I am truly grateful to be a recipient of this scholarship and thankful for the wonderful opportunity
Jillian McNally - Spring Valley High School
Hello! My name is Jillian McNally and I am a senior at Spring Valley High School. I will be attending Joliet Junior College to play basketball before transfering to the University of Illinois or Northern Illinois University to obtain a degree in Civil Engineering and Spanish. Extracurricularly, I have played tennis, basketball, and lacrosse throughout all four years of high school in addition to being a part of twelve clubs. I am Founder and President of the Red Cross Club, President and Lieutenant Governor for Key Club, National Spanish Honor Society President, and National English Honor Society President. I am additionally a member in the Math, Social Studies, Science, and National Honor Societies. I am employed at Starbucks and the YMCA, where I lifeguard, teach swim lessons, referee for basketball, and volunteer as a volleyball and basketball coach. Above all, I am truly grateful to be a recipient of this scholarship and I appreciate this opportunity.
Hello! My name is Jillian McNally and I am a senior at Spring Valley High School. I will be attending Joliet Junior College to play basketball before transfering to the University of Illinois or Northern Illinois University to obtain a degree in Civil Engineering and Spanish. Extracurricularly, I have played tennis, basketball, and lacrosse throughout all four years of high school in addition to being a part of twelve clubs. I am Founder and President of the Red Cross Club, President and Lieutenant Governor for Key Club, National Spanish Honor Society President, and National English Honor Society President. I am additionally a member in the Math, Social Studies, Science, and National Honor Societies. I am employed at Starbucks and the YMCA, where I lifeguard, teach swim lessons, referee for basketball, and volunteer as a volleyball and basketball coach. Above all, I am truly grateful to be a recipient of this scholarship and I appreciate this opportunity.
Caroline Nutter - Blythewood High School
Caroline Nutter is a 2022 graduate of Blythewood High School. She has a passion for serving others through school leadership and community involvement. Caroline has served as an officer of the Blythewood High School Chapter of National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, and National Math Honor Society. Additionally, she currently volunteers for the organization ENGin, which pairs English speakers with Ukrainian students to facilitate practice with the English language via Zoom. In her free time, Caroline enjoys taking dance classes, spending time with her family, and hanging out with friends. Caroline plans to attend Clemson University in Fall 2022 where she will study Chemical Engineering. She is humbled to have been selected as a recipient of the RCAEOP student scholarship award.
ARRINGTON A. BOOKERT - University of South Carolina
Arrington Bookert (2022) - attends the University of South Carolina where he is enrolled in the Darla Moore School of Business and majors in Operations and Supply Chains. Arrington is a 2021 dual graduate of Ridge View High School and USC Sumter where he received his Associates degree while enrolled in high school. Arrington is an inductee in the National Honors Society, National Beta Club and has served over 200 hours of community service. Arrington is proud to be a part of Richland Two’s history as a student of the first graduating class of the AVID Early College program. Arrington is also a recipient of the Darla Moore School of Business Scholar award. Arrington is quiet young man who enjoys spending time with his family. He is a member of First Calvary Baptist Church where he actively participates in the Men and Youth programs.
Arrington is honored and humbly grateful to be a recipient of the RCAEOP student scholarship.
