ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA - WithIt, the women's leadership development network for the home and furnishings industries,
awarded a record number of scholarships to deserving students across the United States
in honor of its 20th anniversary.
Two Winthrop University interior design majors snagged two of these scholarships.
Kylie Worman, of Columbia, South Carolina, and Abigail Parisot, of Walderboro, Maine, each won a $1,000 scholarship.
The two submitted letters outlining why they felt they deserved a scholarship, the
appeal of the home furnishings industry, three letters of recommendation and a headshot
photo.
Amy Van Dorp, managing director of WithIt, noted how thrilled the organization was
with this year's pool of applicants.
As they prepare for their junior year, Worman and Parisot are already looking into
future career options.
"Hopefully I'll obtain a career within the hospitality design field," Worman said.
"I would love to get into some form of commercial design, but I'm still deciding on
exactly what part of that field I want to focus," Parisot said. "Perhaps healthcare,
office or hospitality design? There are so many choices."
For more information on Winthrop's interior design major, visit the official website.