Local Talent and Future Scholars Shine at WCJC's UIL Event with $100K in Scholarships Awarded

Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) recently hosted a University Interscholastic League (UIL) event at its Wharton campus. The event attracted students from 22 local schools, who competed in various academic and extracurricular activities. WCJC supported these achievements by offering nearly $100,000 in scholarships to outstanding participants, helping reduce their future educational expenses.

Participants included students from East Bernard, such as Naya Hercules and Jerry Corner, who both plan to attend WCJC. Hercules, competing in calculator applications, is inspired by her sister, a WCJC graduate, to pursue nursing at WCJC. Corner participated in current events and social studies, viewing the event as a step towards his goal of studying engineering at WCJC.

The scholarships were awarded based on performance, with first-place winners receiving $1,000 and second-place winners getting $750. In total, 114 scholarships were given, underlining WCJC's commitment to academic excellence and student support.

Lindsey McPherson, WCJC’s Dean of Student Success, stated that the scholarships are available to recipients who enroll full-time at WCJC after high school. This policy aims to encourage ongoing academic engagement at WCJC.

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