February 28, 2011 - South Central High School’s senior student, Elizabeth Cobb was presented with the highest scholarship award offered to a student by NC Wesleyan College on Monday, February 28th.
NC Wesleyan presented Cobb with a complete full-ride scholarship. In the past, NC Wesleyan has awarded students with scholarships that cover their tuition, but for the first time they are giving Cobb a scholarship that covers tuition and room and board for all four years. The total for the scholarship amounts to $123,760.
Cobb had no prior knowledge of being selected for this award. She was taken from class to a conference room where her mother Noelle Cobb was waiting, along with her senior guidance counselor, friends that were pulled from class, a few teachers and her Youth Group leaders. She was presented with the award by NC Wesleyan Admissions Counselor Ben Lilley.
“She was totally shocked and humbled by it,” said Cobb’s senior guidance counselor Laura Mulkey. “She was so excited it brought tears to her eyes.”
Cobb plans on majoring in physical therapy when she attends NC Wesleyan, with a minor in psychology.
“I think it is fabulous for Pitt County and South Central,” said Mulkey. “They have never given a scholarship of this caliber. It’s great to see it at South Central. We are so proud of her.”
North Carolina Wesleyan is a four-year coeducational, liberal arts college, with a number of preprofessional programs, founded in 1956. It is related to the United Methodist Church.
Elizabeth Cobb is Miranda's Cousin and we are very proud of her accomplishments. We pray that God blesses her as she sets out on her journey at NC Wesleyan College. Congratulations Elizabeth!
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