Stephen Yelverton (left), owner/operator Rapid Rentals, presents a check to ECCC foundation fundraiser Jason Tune establishing the Hilton-Yelverton Scholarship. This annual scholarship was established by Yelverton in 2025 to assist students continuing their education at East Central Community College. This freshman tuition scholarship is awarded annually and is renewed until graduation provided the recipient maintains a minimum 2.5 grade point average and an academic load that would permit graduation in four semesters. To be eligible for the scholarship the student must enroll at East Central Community College full-time in the fall following high school graduation; demonstrate the need for financial assistance; and be of good moral character. (EC Photo)
