Edward C. Brown Endowed Scholarship

The Edward C. Brown Endowed Scholarship was established in memory of Ed Brown, who was a dedicated member of the College’s art faculty for over 36 years, by endowment gifts from his wife, Joyce, and children, Amanda and Roger. The Edward C. Brown Endowed Scholarship is awarded annually to one or more Barton College undergraduate students who are working on a B.F.A. or B.S. degree in art, with a concentration in sculpture or ceramics.

Categories: Art and Design

Anita McNally Crossingham Scholarship

The Anita McNally Crossingham Scholarship was established by family and friends of Mrs. Crossingham. The scholarship will be awarded annually to an eligible student with interests in obtaining a studio arts degree from Barton. A 2.00 GPA must be earned during the freshman year, and a 3.00 GPA must be achieved by end of the sophomore year to retain eligibility. A resident of Surry County, North Carolina, should receive first preference, and the recipient must be a native of North Carolina. The scholarship is to be granted to one recipient at a time, for no more than four consecutive years. This scholarship is to be awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.

Categories: Art and Design; Geographic Region

Mabel M. Griffin Endowment

The Mabel M. Griffin Endowment was established by her son, Grady Griffin, on behalf of the eleven children in the Griffin family, to honor their mother. Of these eleven children, seven attended Atlantic Christian College and five graduated. The Mabel M. Griffin Endowment is to awarded to a Wilson County student majoring in the first preference, Theatre; and second preference, Art. If no one qualifies under these categories, then it should go to a Wilson County student studying a major within the Department of Art or Department of Communications and Performing Arts. The student must have and maintain a 2.75 GPA. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years. The School of Arts and Sciences must have all recipients in by March 31st annually to the Office of Financial Aid.

Categories: Art and Design; Communication and Performing Arts; Geographic Region

Bessie Massengill Art Scholarship

The Bessie Massengill Art Scholarship was established through the will of Dr. Mildred Hartsock to honor a former Dean of Women at the College. The scholarship is awarded annually to a student majoring in art. The recipient is selected by the faculty of the Department of Art.

Categories: Art and Design

Price-Watson Endowed Scholarship Award

The Price-Watson Endowed Scholarship Award was established by Ivan S. Price, ’75, in memory of his father, Mr. Ivan Price, Sr., and in honor of his mother, Mrs. Balmerlee Watson Price. An award is presented each year to a student in Commercial Design – Studio Art, with a concentration in Graphic Design, who has a GPA of 3.00 within the major and demonstrates financial need.

An award will be presented to the student chosen by the Art and Design faculty, based on portfolio review that meets the preceding criteria. If a candidate in the Graphic Design concentration is not available, the award should go to a deserving candidate, chosen by the Art and Design faculty, in another art concentration.

Categories: Art and Design; Financial Need

Triangle East Advertising and Marketing Association Scholarship

The Triangle East Advertising and Marketing Association Scholarship is awarded annually to an upper-class student majoring in graphic design. Preference is given to students with at least a 3.00 GPA, who are residents of eastern North Carolina, and who intend to be employed in a related field in eastern North Carolina.

Categories: Academic Performance; Art and Design; Geographic Region

Rom P. and Marie A. Watson Art Endowed Scholarship

The Rom P. and Marie A. Watson Art Endowed Scholarship was established by their daughter, Marie Watson Cherry, a 1991 graduate of Barton College, in honor of her father and mother. Rom served as a dedicated Board of Trustee member at Barton from 1967-1982. The Rom P. and Marie A. Watson Art Endowed Scholarship is be awarded to a student seeking a studio art degree, and is selected by the artistic merit of their work through the process of portfolio reviews, with preference given to student participants in the Scholastic Art Awards. The recipient is selected by the Department of Art faculty. This selection must be turned in to the Office of Financial Aid by March 31 annually. The award can be renewed for up to four years of consecutive enrollment.

Categories: Art and Design

Arthur D. Wenger Memorial Scholarship

The Arthur D. Wenger Memorial Scholarship was established by the friends of Dr. Wenger, former President of the College. One scholarship is awarded annually to an honor student in the amount of $500. The recipient is selected by the Director of Admissions, the Director of Financial Aid, and the President of the College. The recipient is be known as a “Wenger Scholar.” The scholarship is renewable for up to four years if the recipient maintains at least a 3.00 GPA.

Categories: Honors

Eugene P. and Mary F. White Scholarship

The Eugene P. and Mary F. White Scholarship was established in honor of Eugene P. and Mary F. White of Bluefield, Va., by their children in recognition of their parents’ many contributions to family, church and civic life. First preference for the scholarship will be for a student from Tazewell County, second preference, a student from Southwest Virginia or Southern West Virginia, and third preference, for any Virginia resident who is a member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

Categories: Church Membership; Geographic Region

Dr. Garnett Whitehurst Endowed Science Scholarship

The Dr. Garnett Whitehurst Endowed Science Scholarship was established by Dr. Whitehurst, a former faculty member, to fund a science scholarship to a student selected by the Office of Financial Aid in conjunction with the Department of Science and Mathematics faculty, based on need and merit. A 2.80 GPA must be maintained for a student to continue the scholarship up to a maximum of 8 semesters.

Categories: Academic Performance; Financial Need; Science and Mathematics

Virginia A. Whitehurst Orchestra Scholarship

The Virginia A. Whitehurst Orchestra Scholarship was established through an initial anonymous gift of $25,000. Recipients are selected by the music faculty of the Department of Communication and Performing Arts.

Categories: Communication and Performing Arts

Ruth B. Whitley Endowed Scholarship

The Ruth B. Whitley Endowed Scholarship has been established by Mr. Phillip R. Whitley, Sr., in memory of his wife. The recipient must be a full-time student at the College who has demonstrated financial need. The recipient must be in good academic standing and be making progress toward a baccalaureate degree. The scholarship is renewable, provided the recipient continues to meet the prescribed criteria. The recipient is selected by representatives from the Office of Financial Aid.

Categories: Financial Need

B. Todd Williams Memorial Scholarship

The B. Todd Williams Memorial Scholarship was established by Faye S. Harrell in memory of her son, a 1989 graduate, who later served as an admissions counselor and assistant bookstore manager at Barton. A $1,000 renewable scholarship is awarded annually to a student from Suffolk, Virginia.

Categories: Geographic Region

Ellis W. Williamson Family Endowed Scholarship

The Ellis W. Williamson Family Endowed Scholarship was established by Major General Ellis W. Williamson, a 1940 graduate, and his wife, Margaret, in honor of their family. This scholarship shall be awarded to any student showing outstanding academic achievement and leadership. The student must have a minimum 2.50 GPA to qualify for the award.

Categories: Academic Performance

C. Buren Williford Family Scholarship

The C. Buren Williford Family Scholarship is to awarded to a full-time student pursuing a degree in the School of Business. Priority for selection is given to an employee of the Southern Piping Corporation. If more than one employee is eligible, the President of the College shall make the selection. If no employees are eligible, then any student pursuing a degree in business shall be selected by the Director of Financial Aid and the School of Business faculty representatives based on financial need and satisfactory progress toward the completion of degree requirements. The recipient must maintain a 2.75 GPA and remain a full-time student at Barton College in order to retain the scholarship.

Categories: Business; Miscellaneous

Wilson Evening Lions Club Scholarships

The Wilson Evening Lions Club Scholarships are presented annually to two rising seniors majoring in the education of the deaf and hard of hearing. The recipients are selected by the School of Education.

Categories: Education

Wilson Rotary Club Endowed Scholarship

The Wilson Rotary Club Endowed Scholarship was established by the Wilson Rotary Club to recognize outstanding academic achievement. The recipient must be a rising junior or senior with a 2.50 GPA or higher. Preference is to be given to a Wilson County resident. The recipient is to be selected by the Office of Financial Aid in conjunction with the Office of Admissions.

Categories: Academic Performance; Geographic Region

Phillip D. Witherington Endowed Scholarship Fund

The Phillip D. Witherington Endowed Scholarship Fund was established through the generosity of Mrs. Joyce Witherington and friends. The award is in honor of Philip D. Witherington, a 30-year faculty member and former faculty chair of the Science Department at Barton College. The Phillip D. Witherington Endowed Scholarship Fund shall be awarded to the top senior and junior majors located in the Department of Science and Mathematics. The award is to be based upon grade point average and extracurricular activities that benefit the department or profession. The other awards going to the sophomore student as well as a nursing major and environmental science major should also be based on strong and academics and extracurricular activities. These awards are to be made by the Department of Science and Mathematics in conjunction with the Office of Financial Aid. The nominees must be submitted to the Office of Financial Aid by March 31st annually. The scholarship is to be awarded as follows: Senior top student ($4,000), junior top student ($3,000), sophomore selection ($2,000), environmental science major ($500) and nursing major ($500). The awards go from the top honor down, utilizing the resources as far as they can until the award is fully funded.

Categories: Nursing; Science and Mathematics

Richard and Peggy Ziglar Christian Education Scholarship

The Richard and Peggy Ziglar Christian Education Scholarship was established through the generosity of Peggy Nicholls Ziglar, ’55 and Richard V. Ziglar, ’56. The scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time student who commits to an emphasis on Christian education and or older adult ministry. To be eligible for consideration as an award recipient, the student must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and demonstrate financial need.

Categories: Financial Need; Ministry and Service