The Mildred Springs and Ella Springs Jones Scholarship Foundation has been established and named in memory of Mrs. Mildred Springs and in honor of her daughter, Ella Springs Jones.
A lifelong resident of Edgefield County, Mrs. Mildred Springs and her husband, the late James Leonard Springs, raised and educated six children during the segregated school system in Edgefield, South Carolina. Although circumstances only afforded her the opportunity to complete the sixth grade, Mrs. Springs always valued education and strongly believed education allows individuals to flourish and achieve their career and personal goals, which she instilled in her children, Ella, Lenny, Melvin, Brenda, Marvene and Elaine. Mrs. Springs was actively involved in community organizations such as the Helping Hands Club, the Holiday Savings Club, and the Johnston Seventh Day Adventist Church. Mrs. Springs loved flowers and working in her garden.
Ella Springs Jones graduated valedictorian of Edgefield County Colored High School and received a BS in Business Education and a Master of Education degree from South Carolina State University (SCSU). Inspired by her parents, Ella became an educator.
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Her past work experience includes teaching and Department Chairman in the Greenville, South Carolina School system, Edgefield, South Carolina Schools, and Richmond School System and E.I. Dupont. After 36 years of devoted service, Ella retired from Augusta Technical College in 2011 as Vice President of Operations of the Waynesboro - Burke Campus. She also served as a teacher, Department Chairman, Dean, and Director of Admission at Augusta Technical College. Ella enjoyed her tenure at Augusta Technical College and helped many students in reaching their career goals. Ella is a 55 year (Golden} Life member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. She was initiated in 1965 into Beta Sigma Chapter at SCSU. She has held positions on the local, regional, and international levels. She was the 16th Regional Director and served as the Centennial Regional Director. She led the largest of all regions.
The mission of the Mildred Springs and Ella Springs Jones Scholarship Foundation is to provide college-bound high school seniors with a financial scholarship award; and secondly, with the help of knowledgeable, experienced and dedicated Board of Directors members and volunteers, provide high school students and their parents with mentoring and workshop opportunities to prepare and assist with navigating the financial aid process (including completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), completing applications and other admission documents, providing college tours and other pertinent resources and guidance to help ensure students’ success while attending college.
10911 Tavernay Parkway
Charlotte, North Carolina 28262
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(470) 218-3845
