Local DAR chapter endows new scholarship for WPCC
Jan. 28, 2021 – The Quaker Meadows Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has endowed a new scholarship for students at Western Piedmont Community College.
Dr. Joel Welch, president of Western Piedmont Community College; Donna AuBuchon, regent of Quaker Meadows Chapter; and Kristi Farley, Western Piedmont Foundation director
The Quaker Meadows Chapter NSDAR Scholarship will provide one WPCC student $500 annually ($250 each semester) beginning fall semester of 2021. The scholarship will assist students with expenses while pursuing their academic goals at the college.
“The Quaker Meadows Chapter members are very pleased to provide the opportunity for a student at WPCC to learn about the history of our great country,” said Donna AuBuchon, regent of the Quaker Meadows Chapter.
The endowed scholarship to the WPCC Foundation includes a $2,000 grant from the J. Alex and Vivian G. Mull Foundation Charitable Fund. The remaining $8,000 was donated by the Quaker Meadows Chapter Daughters. Additional donations to the scholarship may be made through the Western Piedmont Foundation at wpcc.edu/foundation/.
“We are very thankful for the donation of this endowed scholarship by the Quaker Meadows Chapter,” said WPCC President Joel Welch. “This donation will be a tremendous help to our students as they strive to complete their educational goals.”
Scholarship applicants will submit an application, including a personal essay and demonstrate their goals, honors and activities. Students must be currently enrolled in at least six semester hours and have successfully completed HIS 131 – American History 1. Additional application requirements may be found at wpcc.edu/foundation/foundation-scholarships/.
The NSDAR was founded in 1890 to promote historic pursuits and education. The Quaker Meadows Chapter of the NSDAR was organized in 1972 in Burke County. More information about the Quaker Meadows Chapter of the NSDAR may be found at ncdar.org/QuakerMeadowsChapter_files/index.html.
For more information about scholarships at WPCC, visit wpcc.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/.