The WINGS scholarship program -- Women Initiating and Nurturing Growth through Scholarships – supports non-traditional female college students age 25 and older who are pursuing a degree at Johnson C. Smith University, Queens University at Charlotte, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Central Piedmont Community College. In addition to receiving funds to support their studies until graduation from college, WINGS scholars are also assigned a volunteer mentor.

This year's honorees are: Phyllis Barge (Johnson C. Smith University), DeNeak Chapam (Queens University), Steelie Kluttz (UNC Charlotte), and Ericka Martin (CPCC).