Foundation Scholarships

The ATC Alumni Association Scholarship is offered annually to an active participant in the Alumni Association and ATC graduate returning to further their education at Athens Technical College.

The Award for Excellence Scholarship is awarded each year to the applicant with the highest cumulative GPA.

The High School Merit-Based Scholarship is offered each year to a High School student graduating from one of the public high schools within Athens Technical College’s service area. Eligible counties include Athens-Clarke, Elbert, Greene, Hart, Madison, Morgan, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Taliaferro, Walton, and Washington-Wilkes.

This scholarship assists a person enrolling or currently enrolled in an Athens Technical College Life Science and Public Safety program.

The Phil Bettendorf Business and Education Scholarship assists a person enrolling or currently enrolled in Athens Technical College Business, Education, and Humanities program.

The Mr. Edward Graham: Technology, Engineering, and Manufacturing Scholarship assists a person enrolling or currently enrolled in an Athens Technical College Technology, Engineering, and Manufacturing program.

A scholarship awarded to a student who is accepted to or currently enrolled in the Athens Technical College Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program. Preference to Elbert County Resident, if no qualified Elbert County resident applies, the scholarship will be open to all qualifying applicants.

This scholarship assists a person enrolling or currently enrolled in the Athens Technical College’s Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism program.

The scholarship was established in memory of B. Frank Coggins, Jr. a dynamic businessman from Elbert County who was a dedicated believer in education and success through hard work. This scholarship provides assistance to students with an exceptional work ethic pursuing an education at Athens Technical College.

The scholarship was established in memory of B. Frank Coggins, Jr. a dynamic businessman from Elbert County who was a dedicated believer in education and success through hard work. This scholarship provides assistance to students with an exceptional work ethic pursuing an education at Athens Technical College.

This scholarship was established to assist a person enrolling or currently enrolled in an Athens Technical College Manufacturing or Engineering degree program. The scholarship is awarded annually to a student with no other Athens Technical College or Athens Tech Foundation Scholarship.

A merit-based scholarship awarded to students enrolled in the Diesel Technology program. The scholarship is available for one year. The scholarship funds may be applied towards tuition, fees, books, supplies, or a Sears tool voucher.

The David and Rhonda Lastie Social Work Assistant Program Scholarship fund was established by David and Rhonda Lastie.

Rhonda Lastie came to Athens Technical College in 2007 as Program Chair to develop the Social Work Assistant Program. She recognized early on the impact of the Social Work Assistant Program on the students of Athens Technical College, their communities and families. Since its inception, the Social Work Assistant Program continues to maintain high standards in accordance with the NASW Code of Ethics and current trends in the field. In October 2011, Mrs. Lastie was honored at the NASW Georgia Chapter Annual Conference as the Social Worker of the Year – GA. In 2012, Mrs. Lastie was selected as the Rick Perkins Award Winner for Athens Technical College. Mrs. Lastie has a passion for the field of social work and the students who enroll in the Social Work Assistant Program. Upon meeting students, she would tell them, “You belong to me now”. Mrs. Lastie’s passion will carry on through the Social Work Assistant program as it continues to flourish and grow.

The Dr. Carol L. White Award is offered each year to a Phi Theta Kappa member at ATC who is in good standing with the campus-based PTK chapter.

The purpose of the Eve Carson Scholarship is to assist high school students who are graduating or have graduated from an Athens-Clarke County (Georgia) High School.

The First American Veteran’s scholarship is a need-based scholarship awarded annually to an Athens Technical College student who has served a minimum of 18 months active duty in any branch of the US Armed Forces including the National Guard.

The Scholarship is to provide financial support to students with less than twenty-four (24) credit hours and encourage students to pursue technical education. Applicants must be registered as current first year students at Athens Technical College, pursuing a degree, diploma, or certificate in one of the following programs: Accounting, Business Management, Marketing Management, or Business Technology.

The Janice Emily Nursing Scholarship was endowed by her son, Todd Emily, in her memory. She entered St. Luke’s Nursing College in Kansas City, Missouri, at the age of 18 and had many happy years in her career as a registered nurse while raising three children.

The purpose of the scholarship is to assist students enrolled or wishing to enroll in one of the nursing programs at Athens Technical College. Students who have been accepted and are entering the following programs and current students in the Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN), Registered Nursing (RN) and Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) Program are eligible to apply for this scholarship. The Janice Emily Nursing Scholarship will be awarded Fall semester.

Jeremy Busby had a love and passion for trucks before he could walk. That passion grew stronger as he got older. He had numerous trucks that he rebuilt from the ground up, customized and perfected with his own personal touch. Jeremy’s life long dream was to open his own diesel truck shop. His extensive knowledge of diesel trucks along with his love of helping people gave him that opportunity. That dream became reality in mid-2016 when he created The Diesel Authority. Because of Jeremy’s strong work ethic and charismatic personality, the business grew faster than anyone anticipated. It became time to move to a bigger and better facility. Business was at an all time high, booming with more trucks and happy customers. On August 7, 2017, while installing a new truck lift, Jeremy was involved in an accident that claimed his young life. He left this world doing what he loved most. The Diesel Authority, co-owner Nick Webb, and the Busby family have established the Jeremy Busby Memorial Scholarship.

The purpose of the scholarship is to assist students enrolled in the Diesel Equipment Technology Program at Athens Technical College.

The Jill Drerup Radiography Scholarship is a financial need-based scholarship awarded bi-annually to two students currently accepted to the Radiography Program at Athens Technical College.

The purpose of the Myrestine Malloy Wrenches and Wisdom for Women in Auto Scholarship is to assist female students who are enrolled in the Automotive Technology Program or Automotive Collision Repair Program.

The Rotary Club of Athens assist a graduating student from an Athens-Clarke County (GA) high school who is enrolling in an associate degree program at Athens Technical College.

The WCHCF Access Fund is available each semester to ATC students enrolled in a Life Sciences program (excluding Veterinary Technology) and residing in Walton County.

The Gijs and Louise Schimmel Centurion Poultry Scholarship is to help support students studying poultry science and production facility maintenance based on demonstrated academic achievement, financial need, and expressed interest in pursuing a career in the poultry industry.

The Chipman-Union Foundation Scholarship assist students who reside in Greene County.

The Dr. Sherrie Ford Memorial Scholarship is a need-based scholarship awarded each semester to eligible Power Partners, Inc. employees and/or their children attending Athens Technical College.

Georgia Power established the Georgia Power Engineering and Technology Scholarship through the Athens Tech Foundation in 2020 to highlight workforce development, one of our statewide community focus areas. By providing scholarships to develop the state’s future workforce in the engineering & technology and advanced manufacturing & welding programs supports the future growth of our state.

The purpose of the scholarship is to assist students enrolled in the Emerging Technologies, Robotics, Engineering Technology, Advanced Manufacturing Pathway and Welding Programs at Athens Technical College.

The purpose of the Kramer-Brown Nursing Scholarship is to assist students enrolled in the Nursing, Practical Nursing and Emergency Medical Technician Programs at Athens Technical College.

The purpose of the Lewis W. Williford Memorial Scholarship is to encourage working individuals to continue their education. The scholarship is awarded annually to a working individual who is returning to school after 7 years and/or who has received their GED within the last three years.

The Dr. Kenneth C. Easom Education Endowment was established to assist students with past due balances at the end of each semester. This assistance allows students to stay in school and register for classes for the next semester.

The Georgia Power Emergency Assistance Fund will assist students with paying for books, program supplies, and other items students need to attend Athens Technical College. These funds will assist students who are classified as in poverty.