HGTC Foundation Receives Support from the RC Altman Family
The Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Foundation was recently presented with an annual scholarship fund to help deserving students
in the Construction Management Program reach educational goals through tuition support.
Mrs. Faye Altman along with her daughter, Hayley, and her son, Brian, established
a scholarship to honor the memory of their husband and father, Ron Altman, who passed
away in June 2020.
"It is our hope that this scholarship will enable a deserving student to pursue their
educational goals while commemorating the gentle soul and giving spirit of Ronnie,"
explained Mrs. Faye Altman.
The scholarship will be given to a full-time student in Construction Management who
is in need of financial help. To be eligible the student must be a resident of Horry,
Georgetown, or Williamsburg county and have a GPA of 2.75 and be enrolled in the Construction
Management Program. The scholarship will be given to the same student each semester
throughout the program as long as that student maintains the minimum GPA requirement
and attendance. The student’s professor will give a status report of the student’s
progress to the donor each semester.
“The HGTC Foundation is very pleased with this heartfelt memorial gift given by Mrs.
Faye Altman and her family,” said Mr. Neyle Wilson, HGTC Foundation President and
CEO. “Through the generosity of community members like Faye, students are able to
reach their educational goals and achieve a better life for themselves and their families.”
“HGTC appreciates the support of the Altman Family and those who are willing to use
the tragic loss of a dear family member to help a student in need,” said Dr. Marilyn
Murphy Fore, HGTC President. “So many of our students are looking for scholarships
like this one in order to have the chance to improve their lives with a new career
and a better tomorrow.”
“This scholarship is to continue Ron’s hope of helping anyone interested in the construction
industry that may not have the opportunity otherwise,” added Mrs. Altman.
The purpose of the HGTC Foundation is to raise funds to support the programs, services
and activities of HGTC, its students and employees, and to create and cultivate positive
relationships between the College and the community.
The HGTC Foundation invites the community to become involved as the College continues
to foster its reputation as a high quality learning and teaching institution with
a student-centered environment. The community can enhance this vision with financial
support for scholarships, programs, facilities or other needs; donation of equipment
or technology; mentoring students; providing internships; and service on various academic
or foundation advisory boards.