At its annual meeting held at Southern Wesleyan University (Central, SC), the Board of Trustees of South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities recognized two students for outstanding achievements.
Victoria Herald was chosen as the top Independent College Student of the Year and was awarded a $2,000 academic scholarship. Jamie Leigh Lancaster was recognized with a $1,000 academic scholarship. Both students attend Anderson University.
The J. Lacy McLean Scholarship, awarded to Herold, and the Sterling L. Smith Scholarship, awarded to Lancaster, are presented annually to students who have not only performed well academically, but have also demonstrated a commitment to public affairs, community service and leadership.
Each of the SCICU’s 20 independent colleges or universities submits one nominee per award, totaling 40 candidates. From those submitted, a scholarship selection committee honors two students with the top SCICU awards.
“We are extremely proud of both of these students who exemplify the best of what we strive for at Anderson University,” said Anderson University President, Evans P. Whitaker. “We are also grateful that the SCICU has taken notice of their accomplishments. Not only are Victoria and Jamie model students, but they are fine citizens who serve in a variety of ways on and off campus – something we emphasize to our entire student body.”
