2026 Scholarship Details

Presented to students in memory of Mrs. Margaret A. Patrick, who was instrumental in the development of the Trade Conference and its outstanding support of transportation education, and in memory of W. Don Welch, the former executive director of the South Carolina State Ports Authority. 

An applicant must be a currently enrolled at a college or university with...

 Presented to students in honor of Joy Latta, who served on the Trade Conference Board of Directors for 23 years, and served as the Demand Process Manager at Selee Corporation for nearly 33 years in Hendersonville, North Carolina. The Joy Latta Scholarship dedicates funds to those students pursuing education and skills from technical colleges and trade schools.

An applicant must be currently enrolled in an accredited Trade or Technical School with...