Celebrating a decade of sowing into the lives of deserving students
House of Raeford Farms is pleased to award 17 deserving students with funding for college through its 10th Annual House of Raeford Farms Scholarship Program.
“As we commemorate a decade of scholarship awards, our company recognizes the importance of providing career development opportunities for our youth so they become responsible citizens in the community,” said House of Raeford Farms CEO & Owner Bob Johnson. “This educational assistance program for children of our employees is an investment in their future success.”
The selection criteria for each $2,500 House of Raeford Farms Scholarship includes academic record, demonstrated leadership, participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, and a statement of goals and aspirations.
One of our 2023 applicants shared the importance of the award to her educational aspirations. “Receiving this scholarship is consequential to me because I am from a low-income family, and it will equip me with the financial support I need to get through college. Having the funds to pursue my dream career in electrical engineering will make it more accessible and affordable.”
House of Raeford would like to congratulate the following 17 recipients of the 2023 House of Raeford Farms Scholarship and announce their plans for the future:
- Katelyn Williams, daughter of Kerry Williams of the Arcadia division attending Northwestern State University.
- Peter Owen, son of Daniel Gay of the Arcadia division attending the University of Alabama – Huntsville.
- Austin Mercer, son of Tim Mercer of the Greenville division attending the University of Georgia.
- Victoria Harris, daughter of Tim Harris of the Greenville division attending Georgia Southern University.
- Kailee Mcilhenney, daughter of Laura Bennefield of the Greenville division attending Brevard College.
- Sydney Paul, daughter of Tammie Baxley of the Hemingway division attending Florence-Darlington Technical College.
- Gabriela Morales, daughter of Jacinto Morales of the Johnson Breeders division attending Western Carolina University.
- Nancy Morales, daughter of Jacinto Morales of the Johnson Breeders division attending Southwestern University.
- Andrew Reynolds, son of Nicole Reynolds of the Rose Hill division attending UNC-Chapel Hill.
- Mariah Mckiver, daughter of Jakiya Chasten of the Wallace division attending East Carolina University.
- Haydan Crapps, son of Randy Crapps of the West Columbia division attending Midlands Technical College.
- Harman Crapps, son of Randy Crapps of the West Columbia division attending Midlands Technical College.
- Patrick Swygert, son of Chris Swygert of the West Columbia division attending Clemson University.
- Taylor Herring, daughter of Fayth Herring of the Corporate division attending N. C. State University.
- Jackson Stampe, stepson of Michelle Stampe of the Corporate division attending Cape Fear Community College.
- Marshall Windham, son of Chan Windham of the Corporate division attending the University of South Carolina.
- Sophie Windham, daughter of Chan Windham of the Corporate division attending the College of Charleston.
The House of Raeford Farms Scholarship fund has helped students pursue their academic and professional goals by awarding a total of $375,000 over the last ten years to 150 students across six states. House of Raeford is grateful to be able to offer this benefit to the dependents of our associates. It is rewarding to see the impact the program is having on the lives of young people and their families.
Employees and their families are encouraged to visit the Scholarship Page on House of Raeford’s website for more information on next year’s scholarships, which will open in January 2024.