On December 8, 2021 God called home a former member of SMCC.  Kolton Parker Helbert was only 27 when a tragic workplace accident took his life.  Kolton loved his God, studied His word, and showed God’s goodness to everyone he met.  Kolton’s employer, National Salvage & Service Corporation, contacted SMCC in 2023 to start a memorial scholarship in Kolton’s name and they committed to fund $2,500 annually.  

Prerequisites for the scholarship are:
·         3.20 GPA in current studies
·         A member of Stone Memorial Christian Church graduating either from High School or Patrick & Henry Community College in Spring 2024, or a baptized Christian member of Bassett High School Marching Band graduating from Bassett High School in Spring 2024
·         Plans to attend an accredited university of higher learning starting in Fall 2024 as a full-time student
·         US Citizen

All applicants are encouraged to read Kolton's Biography and the deadline for 2024 scholarship award is March 31, 2024.  Successful applicants will be notified before May 1, 2024 and there may be more than one applicant.