Scholarships: Business

Andrews Family Endowed Scholarship

The Andrews Family Endowed Scholarship has been established by Robert V. Andrews and William C. Andrews of The Planning Group, Inc. This scholarship is awarded annually to a major in the School of Business upon recommendation of the school’s faculty. Evaluation criteria include scholarship, leadership in club activities, service and contribution to the College community, and interest and future promise in the chosen major.

Categories: Business

Gretchen B. Boyette Endowed Scholarship

The Gretchen B. Boyette Endowed Scholarship was established in memory of Mrs. Boyette, former member of the College faculty, by her family and friends. The recipient must have a demonstrated financial need and be a full-time student pursuing a major in the School of Business. The scholarship is renewable each year if the student is making satisfactory progress toward graduation. The recipient is to be selected by the faculty of the School of Business and the Office of Financial Aid.

Categories: BusinessFinancial Need

T. Edward Brown, Jr. and Helen C. Brown Endowed Scholarship

The T. Edward Brown, Jr., and Helen C. Brown Endowed Scholarship was established by Mr. Thomas E. Brown III, in memory of his parents. The endowment recognizes the contributions of Mr. Brown as a member of the Barton College Board of Trustees and the service and dedication of both Mr. and Mrs. Brown to the College and the Wilson community. The T. Edward Brown, Jr. and Helen C. Brown Endowed Scholarship is awarded annually to a full time business major. The student must be a junior or senior, maintain a 2.50 GPA and exhibit entrepreneurial characteristics, which include being independent, action-oriented, creative, confident, opportunity seeking, and a clear knowledge of the free enterprise system.

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Coastal Plains Chapter NCACPA Accounting Endowed Scholarship

The Coastal Plains Chapter NCACPA Accounting Endowed Scholarship was established by the Coastal Plains Chapter NCACPA. The earnings from the endowment will be annually disbursed to fund one or more scholarships for accounting students. The earnings cannot be used for any other purpose. The accounting faculty within the School of Business in conjunction with the Financial Aid Office will select recipients. Scholarship recipients (1) must be students enrolled full time in the accounting program, (2) must have a cumulative grade point average and accounting grade point average of 3.00 or higher, (3) must have a demonstrated commitment to become a CPA and to work in the Coastal Plains region after graduation, and (4) must meet other criteria deemed appropriate by the selection committee. The award will be made at the end of the semester. The recipient will receive the award at the beginning of the fall semester of the academic year.

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Charles and Christine Holmes Endowed Scholarship

The Charles and Christine Holmes Endowed Scholarship was established in December 2008 by Charles S. Homes and Christine Homes with an initial gift of $1,000 with the intention to fully endow the scholarship by 2012. The endowed scholarship supports undergraduate students in the School of Business at Barton College. The scholarship is awarded annually to one or more full-time Barton College students who are majoring in accounting. First preference will be given to an accounting major from Eastern North Carolina who has a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 and a minimum SAT score of 900. To retain the scholarship, the recipient(s) must remain a full-time student, maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0, and demonstrate satisfactory progress toward obtaining a degree.

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Reverend Hugh and Ida Kelly Endowed Scholarship

The Reverend Hugh and Ida Kelly Endowed Scholarship was established by James W. Kelly and the Reverend Hugh Kelly, her son and husband respectively, in remembrance of Ida. The scholarship will be awarded to a full-time freshman student actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business administration. The recipient must have a minimum 2.50 GPA on a 4.00 scale upon graduation from high school and maintain a 2.50 GPA throughout his/her college enrollment. Good citizenship and participation in school and community activities are considered. The scholarship award shall be for one academic year and may be renewed on an annual basis until graduation. The recipient may receive additional awards at the discretion of the Scholarship Awards Committee. The recipient of The Reverend Hugh and Ida Kelly Endowed Scholarship will be listed in a news release in the hometown of the student.

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John A. Shanks Endowed Scholarship

The John A. Shanks Endowed Scholarship was established in his honor by his wife, Yvonne E. Shanks. The John A. Shanks Endowed Scholarship is to be used to support Barton College undergraduate student(s) with financial need. The endowed scholarship is to be awarded annually to one or more Barton College students. The student must be at least a sophomore with a Barton College GPA of 3.2. Preference shall be given to School of Business majors with financial need. The endowed scholarship will be awarded by the School of Business Department.

Categories: BusinessFinancial Need

Larry W. Staley Memorial Scholarship

The Larry W. Staley Memorial Scholarship was established through the will of Mr. Staley, ’66. First preference is given to a handicapped student with financial need. Second preference is given to a business and/or accounting student with financial need. Selection of the recipient is made by the Office of Financial Aid and, when applicable, in conjunction with the School of Business.

Categories: BusinessDisability and Special Needs

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: BusinessMiscellaneous