Maribel Gonzalez of Snow Hill has been awarded scholarships from Walgreens and the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK).
The $250 scholarship is designed to cover the pharmacy technician certification exam fee.
The Walgreens Pharmacy Technician Certification Scholarship recognizes Allied Health or Pharmacy Technician students who wish to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam.
Gonzalez is one of 18 students selected to receive this award.
She graduated from Wayne Community College’s pharmacy technology program in May and is qualified to take the pharmacy technician certification exam administered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.
“I am very grateful and honored to be selected for this scholarship,” Gonzalez said. She said the award eased her financial burden and motivated her to get certified.
Gonzalez previously completed WCC’s nursing assistant course and earned a specialty certificate. She hopes to return to WCC to continue her education and earn a nursing degree.
She is employed by Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro.
“We are excited to have the opportunity to partner with Walgreens,” said Dr. Monica Marlow, executive director of the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation.
“Certificate exam costs often pose a financial barrier to students’ ability to enter the workforce. We are grateful to Walgreens for addressing these challenges and providing a pathway to greater career opportunities,” said Marlow.
The scholarship application is open throughout the year and winners are selected twice a year in spring and autumn. Up to 50 awards are given each year.
Phi Theta Kappa is the premier honor society at associate degree-granting colleges recognizing the academic achievement of students and helping them grow as scholars and leaders. The association has more than 3.8 million members and approximately 1,300 chapters in 11 countries, with approximately 240,000 active members at the nation’s colleges. Learn more at ptk.org.
Located in Goldsboro, NC, Wayne Community College is a public education-centered institution with an open-door admissions policy that works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce.The college serves 10,000 individuals, businesses, industries and the community each year. Organizations with high-quality, affordable, accessible educational opportunities, including more than 165 college credit programs. WCC’s mission is to meet the educational, training and cultural needs of the communities it serves. Connect with WCC at waynecc.edu.
