College gives back to high school grads by providing $32K in scholarships
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — On Friday, Westwood High School hosted its Senior Class Day, presenting students with awards and special recognitions before graduation.
Life after graduation can oftentimes be a difficult task for some. However, some organizations are helping students maneuver through it.
Delta Technical College is one institution giving back to kids in a major way, presenting scholarships to 13 students, totaling $32,000.
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'Financial aid is also available to those that qualify. And we also have lifetime placement assistance applied for all of our students,' said Kimberly Bolden with Delta Technical College.
Jamira Harris received $8,000 in scholarship funds from DTC, nd with graduation just around the corner, she has big plans to open her own salon while in school.
'I've been doing hair since I was 12. I've been doing a lot. I went to braiding class, got a certificate, and just knew after that that's what I wanted to do. It's hair,' said Harris.
The Westwood graduating class may be a little under 100 students, but their impact is larger than life.
'About 70% of them are going to college, but most of them have opportunities outside of graduation. After graduation, they are going into the career field. Someone going to trade school. They have some opportunities we have presented them. When? After they have made the mark,' said Trenton Watson, Principal of Westwood High School.
And with almost $15,000 in scholarships acquired this year at Westwood High School, Principal Watson says they aren't done quite yet.
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