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Greenville students Zionnah Henry and Andrea Gonzalez-Martinez will receive the inaugural awards from the Barry and Elaine Nocks Scholarship Fund.
Providing opportunities for students who aspire to create positive change was exactly what the Nocks family hoped to do with the awards. Both were first-generation college graduates, and they designated their scholarship to assist first-generation college students.
“We wanted to help young people who have a goal and vision of where they want to be,” said Barry Nocks. “They were impressive, having overcome a great deal, and had a clear idea of what they wanted to achieve to make a difference.”
The Nocks Scholarship Fund is one of nine administered by the Community Foundation of Greenville according to guidelines that reflect the priorities of the donors, families and organizations that established them.
“We’ve donated to the Community Foundation for over 20 years,” Elaine Nocks said. “We trust them.”
Barry and Elaine said they hope the validation of receiving the awards encourages Gonzalez-Martinez, Henry and future recipients in their endeavors, as they will become the next generation of leaders.
“College is not for everyone, but we deeply believe in higher education for those who want it,” Elaine Nocks said. “Reading their applications, we were so impressed with what they have overcome and what they want to do with their lives. It gives me a lot of hope as we move toward the future.” Click to read the full story.
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