Black River Technical College (BRTC) has awarded Allison Hampton of Biggers the Phillip Collins II and Beth Collins-Bagwell Memorial Scholarship.
Hampton is a 2022 graduate of Pocahontas High School and is seeking a degree in nursing. She is the daughter of Carrie Karr of Biggers and Rocky Hampton of Poplar Bluff, MO.
The Phillip Collins, II, and Beth Collins-Bagwell Memorial Scholarship was created in memory of Phil and Carolyn Collins' children, Beth Collins-Bagwell and Phillip Collins, II. Carolyn was a long-time BRTC employee and served as Business Division Chair, Director of Financial Aid, and interim Vice President of Student Service. She also served more than 3 terms as a trustee on the BRTC Board of Trustees.
Congratulations, Allison!
For more information about creating or supporting a scholarship, contact Shawna Lepard at (870) 248-4026 or email her at
