From staff reports
United Way of the Lowcountry’s Women United has awarded scholarships to four local women pursuing their higher education degrees.
The scholarships are made possible through the Women United Scholarship Fund, which is funded by donations from women in the community who are passionate about supporting the educational pursuits of fellow women.
The four local recipients of this year’s scholarships are:
- Madalyn Bozman, who is majoring in early childhood education at the University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB);
- Ximena Olguin Figueroa and Tymeca Sawyer, who are both pursuing nursing degrees at the Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL); and …
- Elizabeth Monzon, who is entering the communication studies program at USCB with plans on pursuing a journalism degree.
“We are so proud to support these amazing women as they pursue their educational goals,” Women United’s Steering Committee Chairman Katie Phifer said in a news release. “These scholarships will help make their dreams of a college education a reality.”
The Women United Scholarship Fund was established in 2020 to support local, non-traditional female students pursuing a higher education degree at USCB or TCL. To be eligible for a scholarship, female students must reside or work in Beaufort or Jasper County, have a minimum GPA of 2.5, and have made some contributions to their community through volunteerism.
The Scholarship Committee is co-chaired by Connie Hipp and Gloria Duryea.
“We are grateful to the women in our community who have made these scholarships possible,” Hipp said. “Their generosity is helping to make a difference in the lives of these young women.”
