Our donors

Established in 2008 by Robert and Cathleen Zippay in memory of James G. Zippay, beloved brother and father. The endowment will fund need-based scholarships for nontraditional students who have overcome significant personal challenges.

Established in 2006 by the family of Jim Gresham, a student in the architectural technologies program, to fund a scholarship for students enrolled full-time, and/or part-time in the architectural technology or landscape architecture programs. This scholarship is intended to recognize and honor Jim’s dogged determination to rise above his disability and be treated fairly but not be given any special consideration he did not deserve.

Established in 2007 by friends and family in memory of James R. Talton, Jr. Scholarship may assist students with financial need who have a minimum 2.5 GPA and are enrolled at least half time, with preference given to nursing students.

Established in 2010 by Gina R. Smith in loving memory of her father James W. “Bubba” Smith, who passed away July 21, 2007 from pancreatic cancer. He believed in living and lived an unselfish life sharing whatever he had with others. His spirit was very giving, loving and kind. Many were blessed by his generosity, time and talent, and will be greatly missed by all. In keeping with his spirit, this scholarship was established to support a deserving single parent pursuing a degree in Engineering Technology at Wake Tech.

Established in 2009 by John Deere Foundation and Wake Technical Community College.

Established to assist dealer selected students enrolled in the Wake Tech C & F Program. Funds are provided to assisted selected students with tuition and fees. Student’s must continue to meet the criteria identified by their dealer sponsor in order to receive this scholarship.

Established in 2000 by Beverly Thomas and Jesse McDaniel of Raleigh to fund a scholarship honoring Joseph M. Watkins of Rolesville, NC, a long-time friend.

This scholarship is established to honor a family with many nurses across multiple generations who have experienced the joy of nursing in a variety of career settings. The donor is eager to help people be able to attend nursing school and experience the same joy in their career.

This scholarship is funded by an endowment that will support hard working students transitioning from high school to Wake Tech. The students will be high achieving, but will demonstrate need. The award should cover all tuition and fees with extra left over for books/supplies.