Scholarships: Athletics

G. Ernest Brewer Memorial Scholarship

The G. Ernest Brewer Memorial Scholarship was created by the estate of Mr. Brewer. Earnings are to be awarded to a non-senior Barton intercollegiate athlete best combining academic and athletic performance. Each team can nominate one athlete for the award with all coaches voting on the winner. The award will be presented at the spring banquet.

Categories: Athletics

Grover Bullin Endowed Scholarship

The Grover Bullin Endowed Scholarship was established in 1989, at the time of Mr. Bullin’s retirement, by the Wilson Country Club and his many friends. Endowment income is used in place of institutional aid to name a golf team member who is recognized as the recipient of the Grover Bullin Scholarship. The award is given to one golfer each year and may be given to the same golfer through four years of intercollegiate play.

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Robert L. Dunn, Jr. Family Endowed Scholarship

The Robert L. Dunn, Jr. Family Endowed Scholarship was established by Robert Lee Dunn, Jr., and family, in memory of their mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee Dunn. This scholarship is awarded annually to an athlete participating in one of Barton College’s intercollegiate sports. The recipient should be a native of Wilson County or one of the contigious counties, and should have a minimum predicted 2.50 GPA. The scholarship is renewable provided the recipient maintains a minimum 2.50 GPA and continues to participate in one of Barton’s intercollegiate sports. In the event that the scholarship cannot be awarded to someone from the designated geographical area, Barton College may select another athlete without regard to geographical restrictions.

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Ned Liggon Memorial Scholarship

The Ned Liggon Memorial Scholarship was established by friends of family in memory of Ned Liggon. The recipient must be a North Carolina resident, maintain athletic and academic eligibility, must show good campus citizenship, and has potential for or has made contributions to the athletic program at Barton College.

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William P. Nixon, Jr. and Family Endowed Scholarships

The William P. Nixon, Jr. and Family Endowed Scholarships are awarded annually to freshman and upperclassman who are members of the Barton College baseball team. Initial preference is given to players from eastern North Carolina. In the case of the upperclassman, preference is given to players possessing a grade point average of 2.50 or better and who, in the judgment of the baseball coach, have demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to the program. The scholarship was established by Dr. William P. Nixon, Jr., a 1965 graduate.

Categories: Athletics