UNITED COMMUNITY BANK (UCB)
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FIRST RESPONDERS SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Support the lives of the heroes that save ours. Donate today!

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Supporting Our Community's Heroes

First responders play a crucial role in communities by providing immediate assistance during emergencies. These individuals include firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and other medical professionals who respond to crisis situations. The importance of first responders cannot be overstated, as they are often the first point of contact for individuals in distress.

Because First Responders dedicate their lives to serving the community, we often forget they too are members of our community. Educationally, there are not many financial resources that exist for first responders who would like to pursue higher academic achievement.

​The Clayton Chamber Foundation has identified this need and has partnered with United Community Bank to provide funding to our Clayton Police officers, Clayton Firefighters, and Johnston County EMS who are focused on bringing higher quality outcomes to our community through educational advancement. 

MEET OUR RECIPIENTS

Matthew Andrasko
Natalie Baker
Stacey Coker
Louis D'Arco
Dianna Hair
Antwan Hardy

Ryan Medford
Charmaine Pereira
Joel Shanks
Michael Tatum
Daniel Ward
Yasmine Zougarhi

Through the United Community Bank (UCB) First Responders Scholarship Fund, eligible first responders can receive up to $1,000 for educational expenses (including books, fees, registration, and materials).
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• Applications open February 2026. 
• Deadline to apply is April 15, 2026.
• Scholarship recipients will be notified on May 1, 2026.
• Recognition at the First Responders Breakfast on September 9, 2026. 

Eligible professions are Johnston County EMT/EMS and Town of Clayton Fire, Police, and Public Service departments. To apply for the United Community Bank First Responders Scholarship, click the button below to fill out the application.

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Supporting the Clayton Chamber of Commerce, the Clayton Chamber Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2019. Its mission is to raise funds to support and advance CCOC initiatives for the betterment of the Clayton community.  ​​