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Scholarships: Communication and Performing Arts
Myra Alcorn Boone Endowed Scholarship
The Myra Alcorn Boone Endowed Scholarship was established by William H. Boone. This scholarship is to be awarded to a student, participating in the Barton College/Wilson Symphony, studying either violin or piano.
Categories: Communication and Performing Arts
Creasy Music Endowed Scholarship
The Creasy Music Endowed Scholarship was established in support of students at Barton College by a gift from James V. Creasy, class of 1941. The Creasy Music Endowed Scholarship was established in memory of Jimmy’s wife, Claudia Lucas Creasy, class of 1944; Claudia’s twin sister, Sallie Lucas Hensley, class of 1944; and Ruth Creasy Costabile, class of 1959, sister of Jimmy; and Pamela Costibile Stamper, class of 1981, daughter of Ruth. All were outstanding in music activities. The Creasy Music Endowed Scholarship is awarded annually to one or more Barton College students who have an interest in music and have a financial need. The student must have a minimum 2.50 GPA and show continued academic achievement and personal growth at Barton College. The scholarship is renewable if the recipient continues to meet the requirements.
Categories: Communication and Performing Arts; Financial Need
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
Everett J. and Gladys B. Harris Scholarship
The Everett J. and Gladys B. Harris Scholarship was established by their daughter, Sarah Alice Harris, a graduate of the College in 1956, in memory of her parents. This scholarship was established to honor her father’s career in the ministry and her mother’s devotion to music. In years when the fall semester is an odd number, the scholarship is awarded to a senior religion major in memory of the Reverend and Mrs. Harris. In years when the fall semester is an even number, the scholarship is awarded to a senior who has demonstrated a propensity for music through course study, performance with the choir of the symphony, in memory of Mrs. Harris. Should no such candidate be selected under the music criteria, the award will revert to a senior religion major and be given in memory of the Reverend and Mrs. Harris.
Categories: Communication and Performing Arts; Religion and Philosophy
Harriet Settle Plyler Memorial Scholarship
The Harriet Settle Plyler Memorial Scholarship was established through the will of Mrs. Plyler ’11, and by her son, Mr. B.B. Plyler, Jr. The recipient is selected by the music faculty. Criteria for the scholarship include excellence in music performance and academic achievement.
Categories: Academic Performance; Communication and Performing Arts
Lill Chapman Tomlinson and George W. Tomlinson Scholarship
The Lill Chapman Tomlinson and George W. Tomlinson Scholarship was established by Miss Josie Chapman Tomlinson in memory of her parents. The scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time junior or senior student who is a resident of North Carolina and who has a grade point average of at least 2.50. First preference is given to a student who has demonstrated a propensity in piano. Second preference is given to a student who is proficient in theatre or English composition.
Categories: Communication and Performing Arts; English; Geographic Region
Kaye Dawson Warren Memorial Music Scholarship
The Kaye Dawson Warren Memorial Music Scholarship was established by the family and friends of the late Kaye Dawson Warren. First preference is given to a student studying music who demonstrates strong piano performance ability and an attitude indicative of good citizenship and strong leadership.
Categories: Communication and Performing Arts
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
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