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Dr. Mark Bukowski (left), dean of student services; Myrlande Matine; Renee LaDue, PTK advisor
AVON PARK, Fla. – March 26, 2025 – Myrlande Matine, a student at South Florida State College (SFSC), has been named a 2025 New Century Workforce Scholar and will receive a $1,500 scholarship.
This scholarship is the first of its kind to support students at associate degree-granting institutions on a national scale as they plan to enter the workforce upon completing a degree or certificate. The program is sponsored by The Coca-Cola Foundation and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK).
New Century Workforce scholars are elected based on their academic accomplishments, leadership, activities, and how they extend their intellectual talents beyond the classroom. Nearly 2,100 students from more than 1,300 college campuses nationwide were nominated. Only one New Century Workforce Scholar was selected from each state. Matine earned the highest score toward the scholarship in Florida.
Matine expects to earn her Associate in Science in Nursing from SFSC on May 8 and work on her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at SFSC. Eventually, she’d like to earn a master’s degree in Nursing.
“My goal as a professional is to become a pediatric nurse practitioner or a nurse anesthetist,” Matine said. “However, I would also be pleased to work in geriatrics and would enjoy any nursing specialty, as I have a strong desire to serve people and give back the kindness I have received.”
“We congratulate Myrlande for receiving this prestigious scholarship, and we are honored to partner with The Coca-Cola Foundation to recognize these outstanding achievements,” said Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner, PTK president and CEO. “Scholarship programs like this are integral for creating opportunities for students to succeed as they prepare to enter the workforce and for putting college completion within reach.”
The New Century Workforce Scholars will be recognized in the fall.
PTK is an honor society that recognizes the academic achievements of community and state college students and helps them to grow as scholars and leaders. The society is made up of over 3.5 million members in the United States and 10 additional nations. For more on PTK, visit ptk.org.
About The Coca-Cola Foundation
The Coca-Cola Foundation is the global philanthropic arm of The Coca-Cola Company. Since its inception in 1984, the Foundation has awarded more than $1 billion in grants to support sustainable community initiatives around the world. For more information about The Coca-Cola Foundation, visit coca-colagivingback.com.
About The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation celebrates and empowers visionary leaders who are refreshing the world. Supporting more than 1,400 exceptional college students each year, it awards $3.55 million in scholarships annually through three nationally recognized programs. Learn more at coca-colascholarsfoundation.org.
