Local physician honored with scholarship
The Haywood Healthcare Foundation, Haywood Regional Medical Center, and Haywood Community College recently held a presentation ceremony for Dr. Bennie Sharpton, a retired general surgeon.
The Haywood Healthcare Foundation has established the Bennie R. Sharpton Nursing Scholarship honoring the physician for his outstanding dedication and excellence in surgery and patient care for more than 30 years in Haywood County.
The $12,000 scholarship will be awarded annually to a Haywood County nursing student pursuing an associate degree in nursing at HCC and will include funding for tuition, books, fees, and other expenses such as uniforms, transportation and technology needed for coursework. Scholarship application inquiries may be directed to Tom Jones, HCC Scholarship Coordinator; 828.565.4170 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
