Community College of Vermont (CCV) student Tina Tripodina has been named a 2021 New Century Transfer Scholar and will receive a $2,250 scholarship. Tripodina will graduate this spring from CCV-Newport with an associate degree in STEM studies and a certificate in allied health preparation. The New Century Transfer scholarship will help her cover the cost of attending Vermont Tech’s nursing program. “I have very few financial resources at this time, so all help is greatly appreciated,” she shared. “I wish to practice as a nurse here in the Northeast Kingdom and give back to the community that has helped me achieve my academic goals.”
New Century Transfer Scholars are selected based on their academic accomplishments, leadership, activities, and how they extend their intellectual talents beyond the classroom. Over 2,000 students were nominated from more than 1,200 college campuses across the country. Only one New Century Transfer Scholar is selected from each state. The program is sponsored by The Coca-Cola Foundation, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, Phi Theta Kappa, and the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC).
CCV’s dean of strategic initiatives and student affairs Heather Weinstein congratulated Tripodina on behalf of the College. “We are so proud to see Tina’s hard work acknowledged with this scholarship. Her dedication to academics and community life at CCV is a shining example of student leadership, and we look forward to hearing about her continued success.”
Phi Theta Kappa is the national honor society for community college students. CCV’s chapter was established in 2016.
CCV is Vermont’s second-largest college, serving over 10,000 students each year. With 12 locations and extensive online learning options, our students don’t have to travel far from their communities to access our degree and certificate programs, workforce, secondary and continuing education opportunities, and academic and veterans support services.
Phi Theta Kappa is the premier honor society recognizing the academic achievement of students at associate degree-granting colleges and helping them to grow as scholars and leaders. The Society is made up of more than 3.5 million members and nearly 1,300 chapters in 11 nations, with approximately 240,000 active members in the nation’s colleges. Learn more at ptk.org.
The Coca-Cola Foundation is the global philanthropic arm of The Coca-Cola Company. Since its inception in 1984, the Foundation has awarded more than $1 billion in grants to support sustainable community initiatives around the world. For more information about The Coca-Cola Foundation, please visit coca-colagivingback.com.
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation celebrates and empowers visionary leaders who are refreshing the world. Supporting more than 1,400 exceptional college students each year, it awards $3.55 million in scholarships annually through three nationally recognized programs. Learn more at coca-colascholarsfoundation.org.