Debbie Antshel Memorial Scholarship

Debbie Antshel was a longtime public advocate with a passion for serving her community. In addition to volunteering and serving on countless community boards, she worked tirelessly for several institutions in Mecklenburg County, including Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC), the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC), Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS), and the City of Charlotte. Debbie brought out the best in those she served, most significantly through increased access to education. She believed that a sharp mind and soft heart could bring positive change to individuals and society.

A few of her notable professional accomplishments include:

• Implemented a CPCC high school equivalency program to empower students by focusing on self–esteem, personal responsibility, and community engagement.
• Launched programs through the City of Charlotte to match mentors with at-risk youth and brought computer access to neighborhoods in need.
• Developed partnerships and implemented processes to recruit and cultivate thousands of individuals and corporate volunteers for CMS.
• Helped establish the CMS Foundation, the first nonprofit of its kind in North Carolina, to support the efforts of CMS.

The Debbie Antshel Memorial Scholarship was established to honor her legacy by helping graduating CMS seniors dedicated to public service continue their education at CPCC and leverage their knowledge, skills, and passions to positively impact their community.