MGCCC student Abigail Peltier named a 2021 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. She will receive a $1,000 scholarship.

Peltier of Ocean Springs is one of four students from MGCCC’s Jackson County Campus to receive the award this year.

An elementary education major, Peltier serves as a PTK officer and is in the Honors College. She receives the Academic Excellence and Honors College scholarships from MGCCC and was on the President’s List for fall and spring semesters of her freshman year.

The Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship Program helps Phi Theta Kappa members defray educational expenses while enrolled in associate degree programs. Scholars are encouraged to assume leadership roles by participating in Society programs and are selected based on scholastic achievement, community service, and leadership potential.