HGTC Announces $1,000 Scholarship Opportunity for Conway-Area Senior

HGTC Announces $1,000 Scholarship Opportunity for Conway-Area Senior
 
[Conway, S.C., January 16, 2026] – Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) announced it is the presenting sponsor of the 58th Annual Salute to Education, a long-standing community event hosted by the Conway Chamber of Commerce that celebrates academic excellence and educational leadership across the Conway area.
 
As the presenting sponsor, HGTC is proud to support the Chamber’s continued commitment to recognizing high-achieving graduating seniors and the educators who inspire and guide them. In conjunction with the luncheon, the Conway Chamber of Commerce will award a $1,000 scholarship to one outstanding Conway-area student to support their continued educational journey.
 
“The Salute to Education reflects the very heart of our mission, championing student success and honoring the educators who make that success possible,” said Dr. Marilyn “Murph” Fore, President of Horry-Georgetown Technical College. “Our College is proud to serve as the presenting sponsor of this meaningful event and to invest directly in the future of a Conway-area student through this scholarship. Partnerships like this strengthen our community and reinforce the value of education as a pathway to opportunity.”
 
Eligible applicants must be high school seniors attending a Conway-area school or residing in Conway, South Carolina, and must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 grade point average. Applications must include two essays, a photograph, an unofficial high school transcript, and a letter of recommendation from a school guidance counselor or principal.
 
The Conway Chamber of Commerce Educational Programs Committee will accept applications through 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026. Finalists will be recognized during the Salute to Education Luncheon, scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.
 
For additional information about the Conway Chamber of Commerce’s Salute to Education Awards Scholarship, please contact Sarah Barrentine, Conway Chamber Programs and Communications Coordinator, at sbarrentine@conwayscchamber.com.
 
About HGTC
HGTC offers college transfer and skilled associate degree programs in more than 80 fields of study, and many with online class options. Nearly all programs feature internships that lead to jobs. Ninety-one percent (91%) of students either transfer to earn advanced degrees or start careers in their respective fields of study. Horry-Georgetown Technical College prohibits discrimination against students and employees. Please direct discrimination and accessibility issues to the Office of Student Affairs at (843) 349-5228. 
For additional information about HGTC, call (843) 347-3186.
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Media Contact:
Nicole Hyman, MS
Chief PR & Communications Officer
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
843-349-7820, 843-902-3838
nicole.hyman@hgtc.edu