This scholarship was established in memory of Thomas W. Simpson, past President of A-B Tech Community College. Thomas W. Simpson was a former first-grade teacher and high school industrial arts teacher. Mr. Simpson served as director of A-B Tech's predecessor, the Asheville Industrial Education Center, and eventually became the College's first president. Tom Simpson had helped the institution grow from a few hundred students to thousands, from a handful of credit programs to dozens. New facilities had been constructed, and local leaders praised A-B Tech for its contribution to Western North Carolina¹s attractive industrial climate. This scholarship is provided to students enrolled in any curriculum program.
The scholarship application process for Foundation scholarships begins January – April.