The Columbia State Community College Foundation recently established a new scholarship endowment in honor of Charles and Gail Pigg.

Santa Fe United Methodist Church, the beneficiary of a portion of the estate of the late Charles Pigg of Santa Fe, endowed the scholarship in honor of Charles and his late wife, Gail. Charles was a former electrician for Maury Regional Medical Center and Gail was a clerk at the Santa Fe Post Office. Together they restored the Pigg Schoolhouse, originally built in 1884, on their farm.

“We are most appreciative of the members of Santa Fe United Methodist Church for putting this endowed scholarship into place as it will continue to bless lives while honoring the memory of Charles and Gail Pigg's lives in this community,” said Bethany Lay, Columbia State vice president for advancement and executive director of the Columbia State Foundation.

Maury County students and, specifically, Santa Fe High School graduates attending Columbia State that meet the scholarship criteria are eligible for benefits from the Charles and Gail Pigg Endowment.

The Columbia State Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that supports and partners with the college to positively impact student success and the communities in which it serves.