Maude Williams Griffis Scholarship Is for African-American Nursing Students

RALEIGH, N.C. - Dr. Stephen Scott, president of Wake Technical Community College, today announced that Rebecca Lane Payne has established an endowed scholarship with the Wake Tech Community College Foundation for African-American students pursuing a degree in nursing at the college. The scholarship honors Maude Williams Griffis, whom Payne describes as a long-time friend, caregiver, teacher and healer for five generations of her family. Griffis, a resident of Glenaire Retirement Community in Cary, is 104 years old (now 105). “The scholarship is intended to celebrate the spirit, tenacity, compassion and humor with which Mrs. Griffis has lived her life,” says Payne.

Based on merit, scholarship funds will be awarded soon. Recipients must be female, have a “B” average, be of African-American descent, and qualify as a full-time nursing student and as a Wake County resident. Preference will be given to scholarship recipients who are members of Griffis’ church, Springfield Baptist Church in Garner.

“We are grateful to Mrs. Payne for her generosity in establishing this scholarship,” says Dr. Scott. “We hope Mrs. Griffis’ example will serve as an inspiration to students.”

About Wake Technical Community College

Wake Technical Community College (Wake Tech) is a two-year, public institution providing an open door to education and training for the citizens of Wake County and surrounding communities. Known as “College for the Real World,” the college provides a comprehensive array of learning opportunities. Curriculum (for-credit) programs in more than 168 academic, vocational, and technical specialties offer two-year associate degrees in science, applied science, the arts, and general education; university transfer programs for entry into four-year institutions; and diploma and certificate programs that prepare workers to succeed at jobs in high demand in the community. Wake Tech offers a broad scope of continuing education courses, including training for entrepreneurs and small business owners, public safety officer training (fire, rescue, and law enforcement), high school equivalency classes, and noncredit courses for personal and professional development. As the second largest community college in the state, Wake Tech provides customized workforce training for new and expanding industries and a cooperative education program that interfaces with the corporate community. For more information, please visit http://www.waketech.edu.

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