A. W. Ange Memorial Fund

The A.W. Ange Memorial Fund was established with a gift from the Estate of A. W. Ange. The A. W. Ange Memorial Fund is awarded annually to an undergraduate student who is studying for the ministry. The undergraduate student must have a minimum high school GPA of 2.0 and demonstrate financial need.

Categories: Financial Need; Ministry and Service

Barton College Memorial Endowed Scholarship

The Barton College Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established by combining memorial gifts given in memory of the following people: James Dendy, Olin Fox, Groves Herring, Sam Modlin, Lilllian P. Parsons and Audrey and Albert Tyson. The Barton College Memorial Endowed Scholarship will be awarded to a fulltime student with financial need with a minimum 2.0 GPA.

Categories: Academic Performance; Financial Need

“Buster” and “Kitty” Bell Scholarship

The “Buster” and “Kitty” Bell Scholarship has been established by Kenneth Hill Brinson ’59, and his wife, Elizabeth Bell Brinson ’62, in honor of Mrs. Brinson’s parents, Henry Floyd Bell, Jr. ’33, and Kathleen Roberson Bell ’35. It is designed to reward students of above average academic ability who demonstrate financial need and would otherwise be unable to attend the College. A student must have a grade point average of at least 2.50 to be eligible for the scholarship.

Categories: Academic Performance; Financial Need

Beth El Congregation of Wilson Endowed Scholarship

The Beth El Congregation of Wilson Endowed Scholarship is established by gifts from the Beth El Congregation in Wilson, NC to Barton College. The scholarship is awarded annually to a student of significant promise with preference given to a Jewish student with demonstrated financial need.

Categories: Financial Need; Minority and Gender

Dale and Genia Bone Endowed Scholarship

The Dale and Genia Bone Endowed Scholarship was established in support of students at Barton College by endowment gifts from Dale and Genia Bone. The Dale and Genia Bone scholarship is awarded annually to one or more Barton College students who have financial need and demonstrate interest in career and community.

Categories: Financial Need

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: Business; Financial Need

Hadley Bryan Family Endowed Scholarship

The Hadley Bryan Family Endowed Scholarship was established in 1987 by North State Motor Lines, Inc. and the company president, Mr. Donald T. Bryan. The scholarship is in honor of Mr. Bryan’s mother and in memory of his father. A grant of $1,000 is given annually to an entering freshman who has demonstrated financial need. The selection is made by the Director of Financial Aid in consultation with the Office of Admissions.

Categories: Financial Need

Buffaloe-Kimbro Endowed Scholarship

The Buffaloe-Kimbro Endowed Scholarship was established by Mary Jo and Kirk Kimbro in honor of their parents. The Buffaloe-Kimbro Endowed Scholarship is awarded annually to one or more Barton College undergraduate students who are from North Carolina, majoring in Education, and demonstrating financial need.

Categories: Education; Financial Need; Geographic Region

Hermon L. Bunch, Sr. Endowed Scholarship

The Hermon L. Bunch, Sr. Endowed Scholarship was established in his memory by his son, Hermon L. Bunch, Jr. This is a need-based scholarship for a student pursuing a degree in a healthcare field. The Hermon L. Bunch, Sr. Endowed Scholarship will be awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.

Categories: Financial Need; Nursing; Physical Education, Sport Studies, and Gerontology; Science and Mathematics

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

Hilda and Gilbert Davis Endowed Scholarship

The Hilda and Gilbert Davis Endowed Scholarship was established by Dr. and Mrs. Gilbert Davis. The scholarship is awarded annually to a student in good standing and with a demonstrated financial need. First preference is given to a student from Pitt County, North Carolina, who is a member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Second preference is given to any student who is a member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

Categories: Church Membership; Financial Need; Geographic Region

Vance T. Forbes, Sr. Endowed Scholarship

The Vance T. Forbes, Sr. Endowed Scholarship was established by the Forbes Transfer Company, the family, and friends in memory and recognition of Mr. Forbes, who served on the College Board of Trustees for many years. Recipients shall have demonstrated strong academic achievement in high school as well as service to school, community and/or church and have financial need. The scholarship is renewable provided the student maintains a grade point average of at least 2.50.

Categories: Academic Performance; Financial Need

Margaret Fulghum Scholarship

The Margaret Fulghum Scholarship was established by Mrs. Fulghum to aid needy and deserving students.

Categories: Financial Need

Mary Hadge Endowed Scholarship

The Mary Hadge Endowed Scholarship was established in support of students at Barton College by a gift from Jim Hadge, brother of Mary Hadge Roberson. The Mary Hadge Endowed Scholarship is awarded annually to one or more Barton College students who plan to become English teachers, and who demonstrate financial need.

Categories: Education; English and Modern Languages; Financial Need

Marina R. Hardison Endowed Scholarship

The Marina R. Hardison Endowed Scholarship will be used to provide financial assistance for young men or women who have demonstrated commitment to, and leadership potential in, their church, and will be awarded on the basis of academic ability, extracurricular activities and leadership potential. First selection preference will be given to members of a Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The student must maintain a 2.50 GPA, be enrolled as a full-time student, and demonstrate financial need. The award is to be made by the Office of Financial Aid.

Categories: Church Membership; Financial Need

J. J. Harper Family Scholarship

The J. J. Harper Family Scholarship was established by the Harper family. The recipient is chosen on the basis of financial need by the Office of Financial Aid in consultation with the Office of Admissions. The scholarship is renewable provided the student makes prescribed progress toward graduation.

Categories: Financial Need

Mona Jarvis and Callaree Jarvis Horton Endowed Scholarship

The Mona Jarvis and Callaree Jarvis Horton Endowed Scholarship was established in support of students at Barton College by a gift from the estate of Mona Jarvis and by gifts from her sister, Callaree Jarvis Horton. The Mona Jarvis and Callaree Jarvis Horton Scholarship is awarded annually to one or more Barton College students who demonstrate financial need and plan to major in Education, preferably elementary education.

Categories: Education; Financial Need

Irene and Reece Howell Endowed Scholarship

The Irene and Reece Howell Endowed Scholarship was established in support of students at Barton College by endowment gifts from Irene and Reece Howell. The Irene and Reece Howell Scholarship is awarded annually to one or more Barton College students who have financial need and demonstrate interest in career and community.

Categories: Financial Need

Bethany Rose Joyner Endowed Scholarship

The Bethany Rose Joyner Endowed Scholarship was established by family and friends of Bethany Joyner, ’47, who served as Registrar of the College from 1953 to 1992. The scholarship is to be awarded to an incoming freshman who has financial need, who has demonstrated above-average academic abilities, and who has participated in worthwhile school and community activities. The scholarship may be renewed each year as long as the recipient maintains a minimum 2.50 GPA.

Categories: Academic Performance; Financial Need

Arthur J. Kennedy Scholarship

The Arthur J. Kennedy Scholarship was established by the Armenia Christian Church of Kinston, North Carolina. The scholarship is given to a student needing financial assistance with preference given to a student from the Armenia Christian Church.

Categories: Church Membership; Financial Need

Kiwanis Club of Wilson – All-American Endowed Scholarship

The Kiwanis Club of Wilson – All-American Endowed Scholarship is given through the generosity of the Wilson All-American Kiwanis Club lunch group. This scholarship enhances the Kiwanis mission of helping youth by aiding in Wilson students educational endeavors. The Wilson – All-American Kiwanis Club Endowed Scholarship is to be awarded to a Wilson County student who demonstrates need and academic excellence. The recipient must have and maintain a 3.00 GPA while enrolled at Barton College. The award is renewable for a maximum of four years.

Categories: Academic Performance; Financial Need; Geographic Region

Floyd Lee Lamm Endowed Scholarship

The Floyd Lee Lamm Endowed Scholarship was established by Minnie D. Lamm in memory of her husband. The Floyd Lee Lamm Endowed Scholarship will be awarded to a full-time undergraduate student at Barton College who demonstrates financial need.

Categories: Financial Need

Lumberton Christian Church Endowed Scholarship

The Lumberton Christian Church Endowed Scholarship was established to perpetuate the name of the church and honor and remember the Myrtie Rose and Howard M. Beasley, Sr., family; the Ada Carroll family; and the G. L. Canady family, as well as many other families that have faithfully served the church. The recipient must be a full-time student who demonstrates need and meets the following criteria: first preference is a North Carolina resident who is a member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), and who has indicated an interest in majoring in religion and philosophy; the second preference is a student who is a member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) without residency restrictions and regardless of career goals.

Categories: Church Membership; Financial Need; Religion and Philosophy

Sue Credle May Memorial Scholarship

The Sue Credle May Memorial Scholarship was established by Mr. and Mrs. John Milton May of Winterville, North Carolina, in memory of their daughter. First preference is given to a student from Pitt County, North Carolina; second preference is given to a student from Tyrell County, North Carolina. The recipient must have a demonstrated financial need.

Categories: Financial Need; Geographic Region

James I. Miller Endowed Scholarship

The James I. Miller Endowed Scholarship was established by combining the James I. Miller Endowment and the James I. Miller General Loan Fund. The James I. Miller Endowed Scholarship is to be awarded to a deserving student who has financial need and has a record of academic success and shows strong potential for continued academic achievement and personal growth at Barton College. The James I. Miller Endowed Scholarship will be awarded for one academic year, and may be renewed if the recipient remains in good standing with the College and maintains a GPA of 2.0.

Categories: Academic Performance; Financial Need

A. Randoloph and Cora Lee O. Munn Scholarship

The A. Randoloph and Cora Lee O. Munn Scholarship was established by Cora Lee Munn, class of 1929, in memory of her husband, Randolph “Randy” Munn. The A. Randolph and Cora Lee O. Munn Scholarship will be awarded to a full-time undergraduate student at Barton College who demonstrates financial need.

Categories: Financial Need

Lillian Liverman Owens – Anna Jane Owens Ruffin Endowed Scholarship

The Lillian Liverman Owens – Anna Jane Owens Ruffin Endowed Scholarship was established by Mrs. Ruffin’s sons, family and friends, in honor of their grandmother, Lillian Liverman Owens, and their mother, Anna Jane Owens Ruffin. The renewable scholarship is to be awarded to a student from Wilson County with exceptional character and financial need. The recipient must maintain a minimum 2.00 GPA and show continued improvement while enrolled at Barton.

Categories: Financial Need; Geographic Region

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

Will and Sarah Condon Rodgers Memorial Scholarship

The Will and Sarah Condon Rodgers Memorial Scholarship was established through the will of Mrs. Rodgers. The scholarship is based on need and academic promise, and it provides approximately two-thirds of the cost of tuition, room, board, books, and fees. First preference is given to students from Wilson and Greene counties in North Carolina.

Categories: Financial Need; Geographic Region

Anne Harrison Ruffin Memorial Endowed Scholarship

The Anne Harrison Ruffin Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established by Harvey B. Ruffin, and family, in memory of Mrs. Ruffin. A $3,000 scholarship is awarded annually to an entering freshman who is a resident of Wilson County, has a demonstrated financial need, and has a 2.00 predicted grade point average. The scholarship is renewable.

Categories: Financial Need; Geographic Region

Pete and Sarah Sellers Endowed Scholarship

The Pete and Sarah Sellers Endowed Scholarship was established by Eric and Pam Sellers in honor of Eric’s parents, Pete and Sarah. The scholarship is renewable and awarded annually to a student majoring in religion and philosophy and/or a student in need of financial assistance.

Categories: Financial Need; Religion and Philosophy

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: Business; Financial Need

Janie Bowling Sutton Memorial Scholarship

The Janie Bowling Sutton Memorial Scholarship was established in loving memory by her husband, Ernest Robert Sutton, Sr., ’54, and their three children, Ernest Jr., Blaine, and Neal. The renewable scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time student who has demonstrated need and leadership. First preference is given to a graduate of Columbia High School in Tyrell County; second preference is given to a nursing or education major.

Categories: Education; Financial Need; Geographic Region; Nursing

William E. and Jean J. Tucker Endowed Scholarship

The William E. and Jean J. Tucker Endowed Scholarship is established by gifts from William and Jean Tucker of Fort Worth, Texas, to Barton College. The scholarship is awarded annually to a student of significant promise with preference given to a North Carolina resident with demonstrated financial need. Preference is given to entering freshman or continuing students with a 3.0 GPA or better on a 4.0 scale.

Categories: Academic Performance; Financial Need; Geographic Region

Walker-Ross Printing Company Endowed Scholarship

The Walker-Ross Printing Company Endowed Scholarship was established by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Edwards and the Walker-Ross Printing Company of Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The recipient must be a full-time student and demonstrate financial need. First preference is given to a resident of Edgecombe, Nash, or Wilson counties.

Categories: Financial Need; 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

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

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