Last updated on February 11, 2015
The President’s Ambassadors is a full ride scholarship given to five girls and five boys at Volunteer State Community College.
In order to receive this scholarship, a student has to take 12 or more hours with a 3.0 or higher GPA. A student who is qualified for this scholarship is invited to apply.
Then, the student must fill out the application that was mailed to them and submit the application by the deadline.
Once applications are reviewed, students that are selected will be notified for their first interview. At the end of the interview process, the final ambassadors will be chosen.
This student is required to have 40 hours a semester and 20 hours of community work around Vol State, which can be accomplished over the summer.
Being in the office, having a campus tour or participating in events/ activities goes toward those hours. These students will partake as servant leaders to the president.
“Vol State needs to have a student representative to make a positive impact on the future students visiting,” said Sydny Simpson, admission specialist.
Lindsey Maxwell is a President’s Ambassador. She went through this process and was selected for this academic year.
Maxwell has maintained a 4.0 GPA and said she enjoys being an ambassador for Vol State because it enables her to be an extension and representative of the college’s mission to the local community.
She said she is passionate about encouraging prospective students by giving campus tours and working with various events on campus.
“I have definitely grown as an individual by being a part of this program,” said Maxwell. “It has given me opportunities to better not only Vol State, but the community and myself.”
Garrett Moore is a President’s Ambassador. He was selected for this academic year and has accumulated a 3.68 GPA through his journey at Vol State.
Moore said that through his many experiences he has had the best two years of his life so far.
“I love meeting new people and helping others. The Ambassador Program has definitely provided an awesome avenue to pursue,” said Moore.
Other events that the President’s Ambassadors have been involved with include: Hispanic Fiesta, TN Promise sign-ups, Sumner County College Night and career fair.
“The Ambassador Program is in its eleventh year at the college. Students selected for the program are given the opportunity to learn more about themselves and develop leadership skills while giving back to the community and college.
“We keep in touch with many of the Ambassador alums and enjoy watching them continue to grow and succeed after they leave Vol State,” said Tim Amyx, director of Admissions and College Registrar.
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