Walker College Foundation • P. O. Box 2228 • Jasper, AL 35502 • 205-310-3189 • info@wcfdn.org

 

Supporting Students. Changing Lives.

Scholars decorate a tree in Jasper’s Festival of Lights event. The tree was sponsored by Bankhead Land and Timber Company.

Lucia celebrates graduation in August 2023 with her family.

 

NEWS & NEWSLETTER

Your scholars had the opportunity to participate in multiple service opportunities this holiday season.

In November, scholars walked Gamble Avenue to pick up litter for the “Keep Jasper Beautiful” program. They also decorated a tree in Hope for Women’s Festival of Lights fundraiser, shopped for toys for children who are clients of DHR, and collected toys for children who are clients of Capstone Health Center.

In December, scholars partnered with Bevill State-Jasper’s Nursing Association to finish collecting toys for Capstone. They also wrapped and delivered the toys to Capstone Health Center during their December scholar’s lunch. Other December projects included ringing the bell for the Salvation Army’s Kettle Campaign and collecting items for local nursing home residents.

Community service hours are required to receive and renew a Walker College Foundation scholarship. WCF provides several service project opportunities each semester, but scholars may also participate in projects on their own. Across the community, scholars have been involved in community and church food drives, in-school programs, and helping with many toy, food, and clothing collection programs. 

“Our generous community makes it possible for these students to attend college on Walker College Foundation scholarships. Giving their time to the causes we care about is a great way for our scholars to thank the community for supporting their education and for helping them achieve a brighter future. We hope their community service experiences open the door to the joys of serving others and a lifetime desire to give back,” said Holly Trawick, President of Walker College Foundation.

The Walker College Foundation General Scholarship Application is available on the WCF website at www.wcfdn.org. The application opens January 15, 2024 and closes on March 15, 2024. For more information, contact Trawick at htrawick@wcfdn.org or 205-310-3189.

 

SCHOLAR SPOTLIGHT
Lucia Sanchez Siquina

Congratulations to Lucia Sanchez Siquina, an August 2023 graduate from the Bevill State Registered Nursing program and the Walker College Foundation Scholars Society!

Lucia’s journey has been wonderful to follow! Her family came to the U.S. from Guatemala, and she is the second DACA student supported by the Walker College Foundation.

Lucia is the single mother of two beautiful sons and did not have the opportunity to attend college when she was younger. She is driven to provide for her sons and be a role model for them. After working with Capstone Rural Health Center for many years, her experiences helped her decide she wanted to earn a nursing degree. With the help of the Charles & Estelle Campbell Foundation, we were thrilled to be able to help Lucia with a scholarship and couldn’t be more proud of her success.

Lucia has been a wonderful scholar and volunteer. She attended our lunches and community service projects and encouraged other nursing scholars to keep moving forward. Her smile and positive attitude is inspiring and will be a joy for everyone she encounters in her future.

Lucia has been offered a job with Medical West in Bessemer in the ICT unit and is excited about beginning her new career as a registered nurse.

Walker College Foundation