10 local students awarded CFCC Merit Scholarship | Community Spirit

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Ten merit scholarships were awarded to New Hanover and Pender County high school seniors recently.

The recipients of the Cape Fear Community College Merit Scholarship demonstrated academic excellence and leadership throughout their high school years, according to CFCC spokesperson David Hardin.

To be selected for a Merit Scholarship, a student must have reportedly applied or been approved to enroll in CFCC. A student must also have proof of academic potential shown by grades, class rank, and/or aptitude tests.

Here is a list of this year’s recipients:

• Sam Hasse-Topsail High
• Leslie Ortego-Topsail High
• Emily Painter-Topsail High
• Mary Thomas-Topsail High
• Trevor Todd-Topsail High
• Jessy Harrell-Laney High
• John Lewis-Laney High
• Margaret Knoerzer-Pender High
• Sarah Nelson-Ashley High
• Victoria Warren-New Hanover High

“I was a little scared to start that first semester, but being a part of the Merit Scholars group made me feel like I was really connected and already a part of something big on campus,” Knoerzer stated. “I am also loving my experience of playing on the volleyball team.”

Scholars receive $900 each semester, which covers most of the costs for tuition, fees and books. Each student must maintain a 3.0 grade point average and complete 12 credit hours during the fall semester to stay eligible for the spring semester.

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