ABOUT THE SSgt JASON HICKS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The ninth annual Scholarship was awarded May 25, 2011, to Troy Griffin (pictured above (center) with Mother, Cindy Griffin (left) and Theresa Hicks (right)) of Pageland, SC. Troy will be attending the University of South Carolina majoring in business administration. Congratulations, Troy! We look forward to following your success.
PAST RECIPIENTS
YEAR RECIPIENT INSTITUTION 2011 Troy Griffin, Pageland, SC University of South Carolina 2010 Cody Anderson, Pageland, SC University of South Carolina - Upstate 2009 Candice Griffin, Pageland SC University of South Carolina 2008 Derek Westfall, Pageland, SC North Greenville University 2007 Michael Houston, Pageland, SC Clemson University 2006 Jessica Mangum, Pageland, SC University of South Carolina 2005 Kyle Threatt, Jefferson, SC NASCAR Technical Institute 2004 Emily Mangum, Pageland, SC Clemson University 2003 Daniel Sawyer, Jefferson, SC University of South Carolina
The SSgt Jason C. Hicks Memorial Scholarship Fund was established as a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization following Jason's death in Afghanistan on 23 March 2003, while in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Since 2003, the Scholarship has been awarded annually in Jason's name to a graduating senior from Central High School in Pageland, SC.
Any Central High School graduating senior may apply for the Scholarship. Applicants should demonstrate leadership abilities and community service. A Scholarship application for the current school year can be printed by clicking the application link on this site.
We would like to thank everyone for their generous contributions to the Scholarship Fund. Your contributions help ensure that the Scholarship, as well as Jason's name, lives on. You may continue to contribute to the Fund by mailing your tax deductible donation to SSgt Jason Hicks Memorial Scholarship Fund, 19573 Angelus Road, Jefferson, SC 29718.
Please continue to support our troops as they protect us!