The Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Foundation is proud to announce scholarships made possible through the generous support of the Coffee Regional Medical Center. Beginning Fall Semester, these scholarships will provide financial assistance to students pursuing careers in Registered Nursing and Paramedicine, helping prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals to serve communities across South Georgia.

The inaugural Coffee Regional Medical Center Foundation Scholarships were awarded to four Registered Nursing students and one Paramedic student. The scholarships will assist recipients with educational expenses as they work toward completing their programs and entering Georgia's healthcare workforce.

"Developing a strong local healthcare workforce begins by investing in students today. We are thankful for the opportunity to support these future nurses and paramedics through our partnership with Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. Together, we are helping create opportunities for students while strengthening access to quality healthcare across our region," shared Vicki Lewis, President and CEO of Coffee Regional Medical Center.
 
The Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Foundation recognized the inaugural scholarship recipients during a special presentation celebrating the partnership between Wiregrass Tech and Coffee Regional Medical Center. Representatives from both organizations gathered to commemorate the investment in student success and the future of healthcare in the region.

"The generosity of the Coffee Regional Medical Center Foundation demonstrates a shared commitment to strengthening our local healthcare workforce," said Mona MacKenzie, Director of the Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Foundation. "By investing in our students today, they are helping ensure our communities have skilled nurses and paramedics for years to come. We are incredibly grateful for this partnership and its impact on our students' futures."

Pictured during the scholarship presentation are Tom Smith, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Foundation Board Member & Coffee Regional Medical Center Board Member; Jim Cottingham, Coffee Regional Medical Center & CRMC Foundation Board Member; Sarah Brown, CRMC Public Relations and Marketing Director; and Freeman Tharpe, CRMC Foundation Board Member.

The inaugural Coffee Regional Medical Center Foundation Scholarship recipients include:

Tiffany Smith – Coffee Regional Medical Center Foundation Scholarship – Registered Nursing

Melissa Lynch – Coffee Regional Medical Center Foundation Scholarship – Registered Nursing

Carson Ray – Coffee Regional Medical Center Foundation Scholarship – Registered Nursing

Josephine McCarty – Coffee Regional Medical Center Foundation Scholarship – Registered Nursing 

Kelli McNab – Coffee Regional Medical Center Foundation Scholarship – Paramedic