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Scholarships: Nursing
Sue Mattox Adams Endowed Scholarship
The Sue Mattox Adams Endowed Scholarship was established in November 2006 from the estate of Sue Mattox Adams, a friend of Barton College. Mrs. Adams was married to George H. Adams, a former trustee of Barton College. The Sue Mattox Adams Endowed Scholarship is to be awarded annually to a student in the nursing program, upon recommendation of the School of Nursing. The student must graduate in the 20 percent of his or her high school class and show continued academic achievement and personal growth at Barton College.
Categories: Nursing
American Legion Nursing Scholarship
The American Legion Nursing Scholarship was established in 1991 by the American Legion 40 and 8 Chapter. The award will go to a junior or senior nursing student with a GPA of at least 2.50. The selection is made by the faculty of the School of Nursing.
Categories: Nursing
Badie T. Clark Nursing Scholarship
The Badie T. Clark Nursing Scholarship is to be awarded to a junior or a senior nursing major. The recipient is selected by the Department of Nursing in conjunction with the Department of Financial Aid.
Categories: Nursing
Sally C. Dees Nursing Endowed Scholarship
The Sally C. Dees Nursing Endowed Scholarship was established in 2008 by Grover T. Dees and Lou C. Dees in memory of their daughter, Sally C. Dees. The scholarship may be awarded to more than one full-time Barton College undergraduate student who demonstrates the characteristics of a pre-professional nurse; scholarship, leadership, and service. The student(s) must have a minimum high school GPA of 2.50, a minimum SAT score of 900, and demonstrate financial need. To retain the scholarship, the recipient(s) must remain a full-time student enrolled in the School of Nursing, maintain a minimum 2.50 GPA, and demonstrate satisfactory progress toward obtaining a degree. The Sally C. Dees Nursing Endowed Scholarship is to be awarded by the Barton College Scholarship Committee.
Categories: Nursing
Jerry W. Dixon-McDonald’s Scholarship
The Jerry W. Dixon-McDonald’s Scholarship was established by the Jerry W. Dixon family. It is valued at $1,000 annually and is awarded to a Wilson County student planning to enter the field of nursing.
Categories: Nursing
Dove HealthCare, Inc. Margaret Williamson Drinkwater Endowed Scholarship
The Dove HealthCare, Inc. Margaret Williamson Drinkwater Endowed Scholarship, in memory of Mrs. Drinkwater, was established by her daughter and son-in-law, Virginia and Larry Smith, and her grandson, Mike Tisdale, all officers at Dove HealthCare, Inc. The scholarship is awarded and renewable to a nursing major who demonstrates need and academic excellence. The recipient must maintain consecutive enrollment for up to four years and uphold a 3.00 GPA while enrolled at Barton College. An entering freshman must graduate in the upper 20 percent of the high school class or score at least 1,000 on the SAT and indicate desire to enter the nursing program at the end of their sophomore year. The scholarship has a regional preference for Wilson, Nash, Johnston, Edgecombe, Pitt, Warren, Halifax, Greene, Wayne, Lenoir, Franklin, and Duplin Counties.
Categories: Nursing
Herbert and Mary Ellis Family Endowed Nursing Scholarship
The Herbert and Mary Ellis Family Endowed Nursing Scholarship was established with gifts through the estates of Laurie Ellis and Lottie Ellis. These funds will be designated for a student who has demonstrated the characteristics of a pre-professional nurse: scholarship, leadership, and service. It is anticipated that the recipient will have a minimum total SAT score of 1,200, or ACT equivalent, and will maintain a Barton GPA of 3.00 or higher.
Categories: Nursing
Foy N. and Joyce P. Goforth Scholarship
The Foy N. and Joyce P. Goforth Scholarship was established by Mrs. Goforth in memory of her husband. The renewable scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior nursing major with first preference given to a student from Wilson or Lenoir counties.
Categories: Nursing
John and Betsy Graves Nursing Scholarship
The John and Betsy Graves Nursing Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship awarded annually to a student pursuing a degree in nursing. The scholarship is funded from an endowment established by Mr. and Mrs. Graves. The scholarship is renewable contingent upon maintenance of a 3.00 GPA. The recipient is selected by the School of Nursing.
Categories: Nursing
Tom and Virginia Graves Endowed Nursing Scholarship
The Tom and Virginia Graves Endowed Nursing Scholarship was established through the estate of Mr. Graves. Nursing majors who maintain a 3.00 GPA are eligible for this renewable scholarship.
Categories: Nursing
Winnie Walls and Dwight Johnson Endowed Scholarship
The Winnie Walls and Dwight Johnson Endowed Scholarship was established through a gift from Dr. Dwight Johnson. The Winnie Walls and Dwight Johnson Endowed Scholarship is awarded annually to one or more undergraduate students who are majoring in science or nursing at Barton College and who grew up in Wilson, Nash, Edgecombe, or Pitt County.
Categories: Nursing; Science and Mathematics
Theresa L. Magruder Nursing Scholarship Fund
The Theresa L. Magruder Nursing Scholarship Fund was provided by the estate of Theresa L. Magruder, the first graduate of the School of Nursing in Wilson, the forerunner of the nursing program at the College. This annual scholarship is awarded by the School of Nursing to one of its majors.
Categories: Nursing
Emma Wiggs Riley Memorial Scholarship for Nursing
The Emma Wiggs Riley Memorial Scholarship for Nursing was established by Mr. Gibson Riley of New Bern, North Carolina, in memory of his wife. It is awarded to an upper-class student in nursing who has a need for financial assistance and demonstrates scholastic merit. Priority is given to registered nurses working toward the baccalaureate degree in nursing.
Categories: Nursing
Leona Boswell Smith Scholarship
The Leona Boswell Smith Scholarship was established through the will of Mrs. Smith. The scholarship is awarded to a nursing student deserving the award by reason of scholarship, achievement, or need. The recipient is selected by the School of Nursing in consultation with the Offices of Financial Aid and Admissions.
Categories: Nursing
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
Phillip D. Witherington Endowed Scholarship Fund
The Phillip D. Witherington Endowed Scholarship Fund was established through the generosity of Mrs. Joyce Witherington and friends. The award is in honor of Philip D. Witherington, a 30-year faculty member and former faculty chair of the Science Department at Barton College. The Phillip D. Witherington Endowed Scholarship Fund shall be awarded to the top senior and junior majors located in the Department of Science and Mathematics. The award is to be based upon grade point average and extracurricular activities that benefit the department or profession. The other awards going to the sophomore student as well as a nursing major and environmental science major should also be based on strong and academics and extracurricular activities. These awards are to be made by the Department of Science and Mathematics in conjunction with the Office of Financial Aid. The nominees must be submitted to the Office of Financial Aid by March 31st annually. The scholarship is to be awarded as follows: Senior top student ($4,000), junior top student ($3,000), sophomore selection ($2,000), environmental science major ($500) and nursing major ($500). The awards go from the top honor down, utilizing the resources as far as they can until the award is fully funded.
Categories: Nursing; Science and Mathematics
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