Scholarships: Minority and Gender

BB&T Minority Scholarships

The BB&T Minority Scholarships, established by Branch Banking & Trust Company, are awarded annually to minority students from North Carolina or Virginia. High school transcript, test scores, class rank, and activities are considered for selection; the scholarships are renewable contingent upon maintaining a minimum 3.00 GPA.

Categories: Geographic RegionMinority and Gender

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 NeedMinority and Gender

Glaxo Smith Kline Women in Science Endowed Scholarship

The Glaxo Smith Kline Women in Science Endowed Scholarship is awarded to two full-time female students selected by the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Chair of the Department of Science and Mathematics, and the Director of Financial Aid. The student must have a 3.00 GPA or better on a 4.00 scale. The recipient must maintain a 3.00 GPA to maintain eligibility. First preference is given to a freshman woman expressing a strong interest in science. Second preference is given to a female student who has not received the award in a previous year from the sophomore, junior, or senior class.

Categories: Minority and GenderScience and Mathematics

Ruth Patton Grady Scholarship

The Ruth Patton Grady Scholarship was established through the will of Mr. James Calhoun Grady in honor of his wife. First preference is given to a minority entering freshman planning to major in elementary education. Second preference is to other entering freshmen planning to major in elementary education, with third preference being any transfer student meeting the eligibility requirements. Eligibility includes an overall high school grade point average of 3.00 and a minimum SAT score of 920. The scholarship is renewable each year if the student maintains a grade point average of at least 2.75 and continues as an elementary education major.

Categories: EducationMinority and Gender

Men’s Civic Club Endowed Scholarship

The Men’s Civic Club Endowed Scholarship was established by the Men’s Civic Club of Wilson. The scholarship is awarded to a junior education major who is a minority student from Wilson County, North Carolina. The scholarship is renewable for the senior year under the same criteria.

Categories: EducationMinority and Gender