Haile Gold Mine gifts funds to York Tech to offer Scholarships to students

Haile Gold Mine Inc. Gifts Funds to York Technical College to Offer Scholarships to Students

The scholarship will provide $30,000 in scholarships to fund five $6,000 awards for York Tech students.

[Rock Hill, SC] – The Haile Opportunity Scholarship is granted to York Technical College by the Haile Gold Mine, Inc. The scholarship will provide $30,000 in scholarships to fund five $6,000 awards for York Tech students working towards a degree or certificate in various programs.

Funding for Haile Opportunity Scholarship will begin for the 2022-2023 academic year. “We hope the Haile Opportunity Scholarship will open doors to students in our neighboring communities to pursue their educational goals and achieve greater academic success. I am excited for the myriad of students who will take advantage of these scholarships and expand their career outlook,” said Haile Gold Mine Executive General Manager David Londono.

The funding will cover five students for tuition, books, associated fees, program-retired tools, and personal protective equipment. Haile Opportunity Scholarship will provide paid internship and educational opportunities.

The College’s scholarship committee will determine eligible students for this award following federal, state, College, and Foundation laws, policies, and procedures. Final awards will be given through The College’s Financial Aid Office. Students must complete their FAFSA and the Foundation scholarship application, submit a personal one-page statement, a letter of recommendation, and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Londono said, “Haile Gold Mine is committed to making positive and lasting impacts on the community. One way we can do this is by supporting the development of educational opportunities. We are also hopeful that current and future York Tech students will consider Haile for employment to enhance our operation with the excellent education afforded by the College.”

For this scholarship, the eligible degree programs at York Tech are Automotive Technology, Diesel Engine Performance, General Technology Specialization, General Engineering Technology, Engineering Transfer, Mechanical Engineering Transfer, Industrial Maintenance Technology, Management, Utility Line Worker Specialization, and Mechanical Engineering Technology, Welding, and General Technology Specialization.

Eligible Certificate programs are Basic Electricity, Basic Welding Certificate, Residential/Commercial Wiring, and Utility Line Worker.

The Haile Opportunity Scholarship at York Tech is available to all current students.