Even though Tre'Von Ruffin graduated as valedictorian, he didn't enjoy school. "I don't have a passion for it; I鈥檇 just rather work," he said. "My mom said just do a trade, and you can go straight to work, and I said I'll do just that."
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These one-day orientation events are geared to prepare students for a successful start to their college experiences. The first session is on April 26, with other events set for June 25, July 10, July 18, and Aug. 16.
Learning is a lifelong passion for Jerome Rackley, second-year Media Production Technology student. "I'm a better student at 54 than I was at 21. I've even made the President's List," he admits.
"Scholarships do more than pay the bill; they open doors and create new opportunities. They empower students to focus on their studies, and they inspire them. Because someone believes in them enough to help them pay for college."
The scholarship, funded by national nursing exam prep company Hurst Review Services, is exclusively for Phi Theta Kappa nursing majors who plan to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX庐).