Sidney King, a student at Reynolds Community College, was recently named Virginia’s recipient of the New Century Transfer Pathway Scholarship. King was selected from more than 2,100 applicants across 1,300 community colleges nationwide.

King, a senior at Open High School in Richmond, also is enrolled in the Reynolds Early College Academy, which allows students to earn an associate degree while completing high school. She is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Reynolds and serves as vice president of administration.

King has received an academic scholarship from the College of William & Mary and plans to decide on her future baccalaureate education soon. She will graduate from Reynolds during the college’s spring commencement on May 13.

“Sidney King reflects the dedication and focus we see in so many Reynolds students,” said Dr. Paula Pando, president of Reynolds. “Balancing high school and college coursework is no small feat, and her achievement highlights both her determination and the impact of community colleges in expanding opportunities.”

The New Century Transfer Pathway Scholarship is sponsored by The Coca-Cola Foundation, The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, the American Association of Community Colleges and Phi Theta Kappa.