State Fair Community College (SFCC) student Josh Wyrick of Sedalia, has been named a 2023 New Century Workforce Scholar and will receive a $1,250 scholarship.

The scholarship is the first of its kind to support students at associate degree-granting institutions on a national scale as they plan to enter the workforce upon completion of a degree or certificate. The program is sponsored by The Coca-Cola Foundation and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

New Century Workforce Scholars are selected on their academic accomplishments, leadership, activities and how they extend their intellectual talents beyond the classroom. Over 2,400 students were nominated from more than 1,300 college campuses across the country. Only one New Century Workforce Scholar was selected from each state. The scholars will be recognized in the fall.

Photo courtesy of State Fair Community College.