Scholarships: Miscellaneous

W.I. and Raye Dawson Bissette Fund

The W.I. and Raye Dawson Bissette Fund was established by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stilley Bonner of Miami, Florida.

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Blue Bell Endowed Scholarship

The Blue Bell Endowed Scholarship is funded through the Blue Bell Foundation as a result of a strong community relationship with VF Jeanswear of Wilson and Barton College. The scholarship is to be awarded to first preference; any VF Jeanswear employees, regardless of facility location, or a direct family member of an employee (i.e. … wife, husband, son, or daughter) toward their tuition at Barton College. Second preference is to a Wilson county student who displays outstanding academic and leadership abilities. This scholarship is an incentive to help VF Jeanswear employees and their families receive an outstanding affordable education.

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Centura Bank Inc. Endowed Scholarship

The Centura Bank Inc. Endowed Scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time student selected by the Admissions and Financial Aid offices.

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E. Merle and Ollie Edwards Scholarship

The E. Merle and Ollie Edwards Scholarship was established in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Edwards of Kinston, North Carolina, by their sons, Tommy and Merle, Jr. Awarded annually, the scholarship is available for employees and their families, of the Edwards Group of companies that include Coastal Wholesale Grocery, Carolina Ice Company, and Edwards Investment Group, LLC. If the scholarship is not used by anyone related to the Edwards companies, then the scholarship will be directed toward individuals receiving the Eagle Scout Award through the Boys Scouts of America scouting program of the East Carolina Council.

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Hackney Brothers Body Company Scholarships

The Hackney Brothers Body Company Scholarships are available through the longtime generosity of the Hackney Brothers Body Company, which was founded in Wilson in 1854 and operated here until 1996. Originally established at the College for spouses and children of Hackney Bros. employees, this endowment fund now provides unrestricted scholarships to full-time students selected by the Admissions and Financial Aid Offices.

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Edward B. Holloway Endowed Scholarship

The Edward B. Holloway Endowed Scholarship was established through an estate gift from Edward B. Holloway in memory of his father, John E. Holloway; mother, Bernice M. Holloway; aunt, Dorothy H. Holloway and half-brother, Murray E. Robbins.

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Ada and Mona Jarvis Scholarship

The Ada and Mona Jarvis Scholarship was established by the two Jarvis women, who were both educators, from Washington, N.C.

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Sara Lynn and K.D. Kennedy, Jr. Endowed Scholarship

The Sara Lynn and K.D. Kennedy, Jr. Endowed Scholarship was established by Mr. Kennedy, president of Electric Supply Co. The renewable scholarship is presented annually to the son or daughter of an Electric Supply employee.

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Mary Griffin McKellar Endowed Scholarship

The Mary Griffin McKellar Endowed Scholarship was established by Mary McKellar, a retired teacher and 1956 graduate of Atlantic Christian College.  The scholarship is to be awarded to a student enrolled in Barton’s Accelerated Professional Programs. The student should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and show financial need. First preference should be given to students who are from a county east of Raleigh. The scholarship is renewable if the recipient remains in good standing and continues to meet other considerations for the award.

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The North Carolina Conservatory Scholarship

The North Carolina Conservatory Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship that is awarded to students that take part in the North Carolina Conservatory and choose to attend Barton College after graduating from high school. Students who wish to apply for this scholarship must be able to provide proof of involvement with the North Carolina Conservatory, complete the online scholarship application, and apply to Barton College.

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Wilbert T. and Callorie Owens Scholarship

The Wilbert T. and Callorie Owens Scholarship was established through the will of Mr. Owens of Washington, North Carolina, in memory of him and his wife.

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Mary C. Pipkin Scholarship

The Mary C. Pipkin Scholarship was established by the estate of Mary Pipkin of Goldsboro, North Carolina.

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President’s Contingency Fund

The President’s Contingency Fund was established in 1989 through the generosity of Mrs. S. Grady Deans. The recipient is to be selected by the President of Barton College.

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Lell and Ray Silverthorne Scholarship

The Lell and Ray Silverthorne Scholarship was established by Dr. Silverthorne, ’41, and his wife, to provide financial aid to students of the College. The recipient is selected by the Office of Financial Aid.

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Southern Bank Endowed Scholarship

The Southern Bank Endowed Scholarship was established through the generosity of the Southern Bank Foundation. The contribution from the foundation was secured through efforts provided by Southern Bank and Trust of North Carolina. The first preference for awarding this scholarship goes to any Southern Bank employee or any employee’s immediate family member. The second preference is that the scholarship is to be awarded to a student from a county in which Southern Bank maintains an office. The student must have a minimum 2.50 GPA to qualify for the scholarship.

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George T. Stronach, Jr. Scholarship

The George T. Stronach, Jr. Scholarship was established by the family of Mr. Stronach. Monies from this endowed fund are used to supplement academic scholarships at the College.

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Ruth C. Tingle Memorial Scholarship

The Ruth C. Tingle Memorial Scholarship was established by a bequest from Ruth C. Tingle of Ayden, North Carolina.

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Mallie C. and Martha M. Todd Endowed Scholarship

The Mallie C. and Martha M. Todd Endowed Scholarship was established by Sue Todd Holmes ’34, in memory of her parents.

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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.

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