Valdosta Rotary Club Provides Scholarship for Wiregrass Tech Students

The $1,000 matching-grant scholarship will help students purchase essential tools for their careers.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The Valdosta Rotary Club presented a $1,000 matching-grant scholarship to students at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College to help them purchase the tools and equipment needed for successful program completion and career readiness. The scholarship reflects the Rotary Club's commitment to investing in education and empowering local students to pursue meaningful, in-demand careers.

Why it matters

The scholarship highlights the strong collaboration between community partners like the Valdosta Rotary Club and Wiregrass Technical College to ensure students are prepared not only with education, but also with the essential tools they need to thrive in their chosen careers. This type of support helps remove financial barriers for students and contributes to the economic growth of the region.

The details

The $1,000 matching-grant scholarship was made possible through a grant sponsored by Rotary District 6920, along with matching funds from the Valdosta Rotary Club. During the visit, Rotary members toured academic programs and learned more about the college's efforts to meet regional workforce needs. Guests also enjoyed a luncheon prepared and served by Dual Enrollment culinary students from Valdosta High School, showcasing the practical, career-focused training offered through Wiregrass Tech.

  • The scholarship presentation took place on February 25, 2026.

The players

Valdosta Rotary Club

A local community service organization that is committed to investing in education and workforce development in the Valdosta, Georgia region.

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

A technical college that provides career-focused education and training to students in South Georgia, with a mission of preparing a skilled workforce to support the region's economic growth.

Thressea H. Boyd

The President of the Valdosta Rotary Club.

DeAnnia Clements

The President of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College.

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What they’re saying

“The Valdosta Rotary Club was honored to present the $1,000 matching-grant scholarship to help students purchase the tools and equipment needed for successful program completion and career readiness.”

— Thressea H. Boyd, President, Valdosta Rotary Club (valdostatoday.com)

“We are deeply grateful for the Valdosta Rotary Club's investment in our students. This scholarship helps remove financial barriers and ensures our students have the essential tools they need to complete their programs, enter the workforce with confidence, and contribute to the economic growth of our region.”

— DeAnnia Clements, President, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (valdostatoday.com)

What’s next

The Valdosta Rotary Club and Wiregrass Georgia Technical College plan to continue their partnership to support student success and workforce development in the region.

The takeaway

The Valdosta Rotary Club's scholarship demonstrates the power of community partnerships to invest in education and empower students to pursue meaningful careers, ultimately contributing to the economic growth and prosperity of the local community.