Twenty-one Claflin University students received a $2,500 scholarship by participating in the McDonald's Tuition Scholarship and Internship Program. In order to apply for the scholarship, students must be employed for at least three months, work at least 15 hours per week and be in good standing with the owner of the McDonald's location.
Students who received scholarships this semester are: Raezia Crawford, Nasir T. Hawkins, Kasia Hayes, Victoria A. Hudson, Taylor Johnson, Lashauna T. Johnson, Guinevere Kelly, Eric Kirkland, Anterrous Lomax, Imani A. Lowery, Nidiyah M. McDuffie, Montiya Montgomery, Jaisailyn Owens, Shamya Owens, Trinity M. Ross-Mack, Jada Shannon, Constance C. Shuler-Drakes, Demetre' A. Smith, Jade Warmer, and Jessica Zimmerman.
Academic and Student Support Services Coordinator and Workforce and Co-Op Specialist Lindsey Barnette said that he is currently hiring students for the program at the McDonald's located at the Prince of Orange Mall, 2390 Chestnut St. NE, and the location near I-26 at 3675 St. Matthews Road, Orangebug. Students must have their own transportation to work. For more information on applying, please contact Mr. Barnette at
libarnette@claflin.edu or (803) 535-5003.