15 students get $1,000 scholarships at CSRA College Night – WRDW
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – We now know who received scholarships at last week’s CSRA College Night — the Southeast’s largest college recruitment event.
The annual event, presented by Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, featured representatives from 125 colleges and universities, along with military branches, technical schools and professional societies.
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It attracted more than 5,400 students, parents, and educators to the Augusta Convention Center on Sept. 11. The students explored higher education options, received career counseling, and attended financial literacy seminars.
This year, 15 high school seniors were awarded scholarships totaling $15,000.
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Among them was Bryona Bibbs, a senior at Mead Hall Episcopal School.
“I was so nervous accepting the scholarship on stage, but immensely grateful for the opportunity,” Bibbs said.
“My goal is to pursue a degree in nursing and eventually become a travel nurse,” Bibbs said.
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Since its launch in 1993, CSRA College Night has welcomed more than 176,000 attendees and awarded over $400,000 in scholarships, thanks to support from SRS volunteers and local sponsors.
Volunteers from SRS and local schools staffed booths offering guidance on college admissions, career paths, and financial aid.
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This year’s scholarship recipients included:
Scholarship awards are pending final qualification based on eligibility requirements.
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