The Essic M. Williams Scholarship has been given in memory of Mr. Williams, who was a longtime Bladen County educator. He served in many rolls in the Bladen County School System. First as a teacher, then administrator, assistant principal, principal and finally superintendent. Mr. Williams was also a leader at Bladen Community College having first been named a Trustee in the early 1970’s. At the time of his death, he had been chairman of the Board of Trustees for 20 years.

To qualify as a recipient for the Essic M. Williams Endowed Scholarship, an applicant must meet the following criteria:

• Be a resident of Bladen County.

• Submit a scholarship application.

• Be enrolled as a full-time student.

• Be a motivated, capable learner who has a demonstrated economic need.

• Submit an essay stating why they have chosen their particular field of study and how the scholarship will help them attain their educational goal.

• Continue enrollment for the duration of the scholarship.

• Maintain a minimum a 2.5 grade point average.