Marcus W. Avent Memorial Scholarship

The donor wishes to honor the memory of his son-in-law, Marcus Warren Avent. Marc grew up in Lumberton, North Carolina, and received a business degree from UNCP in 1994. He was a valued manager for Regional Acceptance Corporation and was well respected by his colleagues. He was also a dedicated husband and father. Candidate for award of this scholarship shall be a resident of the state of North Carolina and a full-time undergraduate student in the junior or senior year of study at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Candidate must maintain a 3.0 GPA and be working toward a degree in Education.