Student Life

Sykes Family Establishes First Responder Scholarship

Pictured from left: NCC President Dr. Lew Hunnicutt, Brian Sykes, Caleb Sykes, NCC Recruiting Coordinator Melissa Sykes and NCC VP of Advancement Pam Ballew.

The Nash Community College Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the Sykes Family First Responder Scholarship in honor of Ray and Joan Sykes by their son, Brian Sykes, daughter-in-law, Melissa and grandson, Caleb.

Established in December 2019, the scholarship ​will be awarded annually in the fall semester to students enrolled in first responder programs such as the NCC Fire, Basic Law Enforcement Training, EMT and Dispatch academies.