Jacob Zahn, an honors graduate from Summerville High School, will study Molecular Biology at the University of South Carolina Honors College. He graduated with an associate degree from Trident Technical College and stayed on the Dean’s List while simultaneusly working part-time at Chick-fil-A. He completed high school with an impressive 5.294 GPA and was ranked number six out of 681 students.
Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Announces Scholarship Recipients
Rebecca Collett • June 19, 2024
Three students will receive scholarship assistance
(Summerville, SC) - In partnership with Robert Bosch, LLC, the Chamber awards two $1,000 renewable scholarships to graduating seniors and a $500 technical scholarship annually in Dorchester County. Bosch, a leading industry in the region, has been a significant community presence for 50 years.
There were 24 STEM applications and four technical applications, making the selection process quite challenging.
On June 18, during the Chamber Board Meeting, Melissa Wright, Chair of the Education and Workforce Development Division and member of the scholarship committee, proudly announced this year's scholarship recipients.
The $1,000 renewable scholarships are awarded to Jacob Zahn and Krystal Judy.
Krystal Judy, from Reevesville, and a graduate of Dorchester Academy, will major in Nursing at the University of South Carolina. Krystal received multiple recognitions including an academic letter for maintaining a 4.7 GPA in her junior and senior year. She was also a part of the North/South all-star team for basketball and the all-region teams for softball and volleyball. Krystal loves volunteering and spent last summer volunteering at Camp Woodie. This past January, she coordinated a Red Cross blood drive and collected the largest blood donations to date.
The $500 technical scholarship goes to Emily Marchant from Woodlands High School.
Emily is a Woodlands High School graduate who will major in Veterinary Technology at Tri-County Technical College. Emily received a Veterinarian Assistant certification from Dorchester County Career and Technology. She also won a Student of the Quarter award at the Career School. Emily participated in many extracurricular activities including Future Farmers of America, softball, and soccer. She worked for Santee Animal Clinic as a work-based learning student and has spent many hours caring for animals.
Congratulations to all the scholarship recipients for their outstanding achievements!
Leadership Dorchester Class of 2026 Announces Project Build Outdoor Pavilion Build for The ARK of SC
A permanent outdoor gathering and activity space will be available soon!
If you're looking to get certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR in the Summerville area, now is the perfect time.
Eighty students walked away with practical tools they can use right away.
Open house on April 8th
Quality Marble Announces Groundbreaking of New Multi-Million Dollar Facility in Downtown Summerville
New state-of-the-art facility in downtown Summerville brings new jobs.
Connecting Emerging and Mid-level Professionals with Experienced Local Leaders
The $200k contribution will not only help with the extension of physical space, but will also help increase service capabilities for children across Berkeley County.
Each candidate was invited to share their perspectives on issues that impact our local business community and the overall quality of life in Dorchester County.
The 29th Annual Chamber Golf Tourna ment was presented by Hoover Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Summerville
The event welcomed leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals for an afternoon of meaningful connections and inspiration.
