Scholarships: Religion and Philosophy

Jackie Lee Ammons Memorial Assistance Fund

The Jackie Lee Ammons Memorial Assistance Fund was established in January 1980, by Mr. and Mrs. William Ammons. The proceeds from the fund are to be used at the discretion of the Department of Religion and Philosophy.

Categories: Religion and Philosophy

Coastal Plains Christian Men’s Fellowship Endowed Scholarship

The Coastal Plains Christian Men’s Fellowship Endowed Scholarship is awarded each spring by the Department of Religion and Philosophy to a student interested in pursuing a career in church related activities.

Categories: Ministry and ServiceReligion and Philosophy

Harold and Velma Deitch Endowed Scholarship

The Harold and Velma Deitch Endowed Scholarship was established by the Red Oak Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Greenville, North Carolina, in honor of Harold and Velma Deitch. First preference for this award is a Barton College student who is a member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and majoring in religion and philosophy. Second preference is to a student who is a member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) but not majoring in religion and philosophy. In the event that there is no student to receive this scholarship, the total amount of earnings shall be reinvested in the account principle. The selection committee will consist of representative(s) from the Department of Religion and Philosophy with priority being given to a qualified student from the Red Oak Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Inc. Upon award of this scholarship to the recipient, a photograph along with a biographical sketch of at least 250 words shall be provided to the Red Oak Congregation in order to celebrate this recipient. This information will be used to develop a possible linkage with the awards recipients in the future.

Categories: Church MembershipReligion and Philosophy

William J. Evans Ministerial Scholarship

The William J. Evans Ministerial Scholarship was established through an annuity provided by William J. Evans. Mr. Evans was a retired engineer who was a dedicated layman in the First Christian Church of Greensboro. The William J. Evans Ministerial Endowed Scholarship is to be awarded to a student or students selected by a faculty member from the Department of Religion and Philosophy and the Director of Financial Aid. The student must have and maintain a minimum 2.50 GPA. Criteria include academic achievement as well as extracurricular activities, which reinforce the ministerial mission. The student must have the intention of pursuing the ministry in some aspect as a career.

Categories: Ministry and ServiceReligion and Philosophy

Dr. and Mrs. Robert C. Frazier, Sr. Endowed Scholarship

The Dr. and Mrs. Robert C. Frazier, Sr. Endowed Scholarship was established by endowment gifts from Dr. and Mrs. Robert C. Frazier, Sr. in honor of their family. Dr. Frazier, Professor Emeritus, retired from the Barton faculty following thirty-eight years of teaching in the field of mathematics. Both Dr. Frazier, ’53, and Mrs. Beth Frazier, ’52, graduated from Barton (AC) College. Dr. Frazier earned a BA degree in Mathematics Education. Mrs. Frazier earned a BA degree in Mathematics Education and English Education. Preference is to be given to a student majoring in mathematics with teacher certification, English with teaching certification, religion who plan to go into ministry or other church-related careers.

Categories: English and Modern LanguagesMinistry and ServiceReligion and PhilosophyScience and Mathematics

Samuel F. and Mable T. Freeman Endowed Ministerial Scholarship

The Samuel F. and Mable T. Freeman Endowed Ministerial Scholarship was established through a bequest from the estate of Samuel F. Freeman in memory of his parents, Samuel F. Freeman, Sr., and Mary Elizabeth Davis Freeman and in memory of Samuel F. Freeman, Jr., and his wife, Mable Topping Freeman. The scholarship is to be awarded each fall to a student or students in Religion and Philosophy with a 3.0 GPA with first preference going to a student who is interested in preparing for the ministry.

Categories: Ministry and ServiceReligion and Philosophy

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 ArtsReligion and Philosophy

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 MembershipFinancial NeedReligion and Philosophy

C. B. Mashburn Scholarship

The C. B. Mashburn Scholarship was established by Mrs. Marjorie M. Lancaster in memory of her father, C. B. Mashburn ’11, who was a Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) minister, and a member of the Board of Trustees of the College from 1922 to 1946. Preference is given to a Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) student majoring in religion and philosophy. The recipient is selected by the Department of Religion and Philosohpy and the Chaplain of the College in conjunction with the Office of Financial Aid.

Categories: Church MembershipReligion and Philosophy

C. Manley Morton “Timothy Fellowship” Scholarships

The C. Manley Morton “Timothy Fellowship” Endowed Scholarship was established through the will of Mr. Morton of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., who was the first male graduate of the College. The scholarship is awarded to a student or students in Religion and Philosophy with a 3.0 GPA with first preference going to a student who is interested in preparing for the ministry. Awards are made upon the recommendation of the faculty of the Department of Religion and Philosophy. The Selah Morton Nursing Scholarship has been combined with the Manley Morton “Timothy Fellowship” Scholarships.

Categories: Ministry and ServiceReligion and Philosophy

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 NeedReligion and Philosophy

Roger P.K. Sin Endowed Scholarship

The Roger P.K. Sin Endowed Scholarship was established through the generosity of a 1968 graduate, Roger P.K. Sin. The scholarship is to be awarded to a religion and philosophy major at Barton College. The student must have a minimum 2.50 GPA and demonstrate outstanding leadership abilities.

Categories: Religion and Philosophy

Nancy Loftin Sutton Memorial Endowed Scholarship

The Nancy Loftin Sutton Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established from the estate of Joel L. and Christine Hunter Sutton and is to be awarded annually to students pursuing ministerial studies or religious degrees.

Categories: Ministry and ServiceReligion and Philosophy