Two area students receive Key Scholarship award
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (June 14, 2024) — For the eighteenth year, Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union and HTC chose two graduating high school seniors to win their annual Key Scholarship. High school seniors from Horry, Georgetown, Marion, Williamsburg, and the southern part of Florence County planning to attend either Coastal Carolina University or Francis Marion University were encouraged to apply.
The 2024 Key Scholarship award winners are: Academy for Arts, Science and Technology graduates, Drew Bellah, and Chloe Martin. This fall, both Bellah and Martin plan to attend Coastal Carolina University (CCU).
“This scholarship demonstrates our support of local students and higher education,” said Carlton Lewis, HTC Chief Executive Officer and Carolina Trust Board of Directors Member. “Both HTC and Carolina Trust are dedicated to investing in the communities we serve and this scholarship provides an excellent opportunity to support our youth.”
Due to the commitment of both organization to supporting our local communities and local universities, the amount of the scholarship was increased this year to $5,000.
“We are honored to recognize these talented students. Their academic achievements in the classroom, extra curricular activities, and dedication to community service are truly impressive. We are proud of all the applicants who are planning to continue their education in an effort to achieve personal and professional goals,” said Tim Carlisle, Carolina Trust President/CEO.
Application packets were distributed to high school guidance counselors and the scholarship opportunities were advertised on the Carolina Trust and HTC websites. The 2024 award recipients were scored as most qualified for the Key Scholarship based on completed application, academics, school and/or community involvement, and school choice.
For more information, please contact Michael Jordan at 843-369-8553 or Amanda Marker at 843-443-8533.
Pictured L to R: Madison Cox, HTC Marketing Associate; Chloe Martin, Key Scholarship Recipient; and Always, August, Carolina Trust Brand Ambassador
Pictured L to R: Always, August, Carolina Trust Brand Ambassador; Drew Bellah, Key Scholarship Recipient; and Madison Cox, HTC Marketing Associate
About Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union
For over 60 years, Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union has provided our members with a better way of banking. As a not-for-profit financial cooperative, the Credit Union returns profits to member/owners through competitive rates, lower fees, personal attention and innovative services. Membership is open to business owners and residents of Horry, Georgetown, Marion, Williamsburg, and the southern part of Florence County, SC and Brunswick County, NC. To learn more about Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union, call 843.448.2133 or visit www.carolinatrust.org, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CarolinaTrustFCU.
About HTC
HTC is the largest telecommunications cooperative in the United States. Celebrating more than 70 years as the local leader in communications, HTC provides services in Horry, Georgetown and Marion counties. Utilizing the area’s most extensive fiber optic network, HTC service offerings include: Internet; Video; Security; Mobile; and Voice. HTC also offers advanced business services, including: Internet; Voice and Hosted Voice Solutions; IT
Solutions such as WiFi, Data Backup & Recovery and Firewalls; and Business Security & Automation. To learn more about HTC, visit https://www.htcinc.net/ For additional information about HTC, or becoming a member, call 843-365-2154.