APPENDIX B

2007-08 CATALOG

APPENDIX B

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

* indicates geographically restricted scholarships

Friends, faculty, alumni, corporations, and foundations have provided funds to aid students in the pursuit of academic achievement. A wide range of scholarships is available, some with specific restrictions. Students are encouraged to contact the Office of Financial Aid for application information on any of the following scholarships.

ALUMNI SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS

GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS

DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES

SPECIALIZED SCHOLARSHIPS

AWARDS AND GRANTS

ALUMNI SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS

African American Alumni Scholarship

Established by the African-American Alumni Committee of UNCP, this non-endowed scholarship is presented to an African-American student who meets all academic requirements of the University. In addition the recipient will serve as a liaison between his/her peers and the African-American Alumni Committee. Preference is given to the child of an African American Alumnus. The recipient will be provided a mentor by the African-American Alumni Committee in addition to the scholarship. The recipient must be in financial need. This scholarship is not renewable.

Alumni Loyalty Fund Endowed Scholarship

The UNCP Alumni Association through its Alumni Loyalty Fund awards scholarships to qualified incoming freshmen who are the children of UNCP alumni. The scholarships are based on academic ability, demonstrated leadership, and a personal interview. Preference is given to those who are in need of financial assistance.

The Robeson County Alumni Endowed Scholarship*

The donors strongly believe in the quality of education that The University of North Carolina at Pembroke provides its students. Therefore, members of the Robeson Alumni Chapter have joined together to create a scholarship that will provide financial assistance to a student in pursuit of a higher education degree.

This endowment is designed to assist a student from Robeson County whose immediate family member is an alumnus/a of The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Immediate family member shall be defined as father, mother, grandparent, or a relative providing proof of legal guardianship. A minimum 2.5 QPA is required with the candidate enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student in the sophomore, junior, or senior year of study. There is no required field of study.

The award shall be provided on a yearly basis in two equal sums, half in the fall and half in the spring. The award is renewable if funds are available. The recipient shall be selected by the University Scholarship Selection Committee.

Triad Chapter of the UNCP Alumni Association Scholarship

The Triad Chapter of the UNCP Alumni Association established this scholarship in 2001 to assist a new generation of students in achieving an education in the supportive atmosphere each of them had during their time at UNCP. This non-endowed scholarship will be awarded half in the fall and half in the spring to students in any year of study, from any area of the country, and with any major field of study. Students must be full-time and maintain a minimum University standard QPA.

UNCP Alumni Soccer Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established to enable alumni, parents, and friends of the University to provide assistance to the sport of soccer at the University. Recipient(s) may be currently enrolled or incoming soccer player(s). Award is based on athletic ability in the sport of soccer. Recipient(s) will be bound by the stipulations of the University athletic grant-in-aid agreement. The award is renewable on an annual basis.

GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Lewis M. And Louise P. Austin Endowed Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is given in memory of the Donor’s parents who valued a college education and who possessed uncompromising encouragement and support for not only their own children but others who were seeking an education. The Donor established this scholarship to give back or “pay it back” to those who encouraged and supported him during his educational journey. The education he received at Pembroke State University, due to his parents’ determination, allows him today to give this scholarship in their memory.

He challenges the students who receive this scholarship to remember those people who were instrumental in their quest for an education and urges them to return the support and encouragement that helped them obtain their education at UNC Pembroke by supporting a student in the future as his parents did and as he does in their memory.

First choice for recipients of the Lewis M. and Louise P. Austin Endowed Memorial Scholarship will be residents of Marlboro County, South Carolina. There is no residency restriction, however, if no recipients can be identified from this area. There is no restriction of major, QPA, or year of study and the recipient may be of graduate or undergraduate status. The recipient shall be of demonstrated financial need and the award is renewable if funds are available.

Elsmer Ray and Edith V. Barnes Endowed Scholarship

Mr. Elsmer Ray Barnes generously provides this scholarship in loving memory of his wife and for the purpose of assisting aspiring students who demonstrate outstanding leadership potential. Based upon high school involvement and academic record, this scholarship is renewable for four years of continuous study. In order to maintain the scholarship, the recipient must be a full-time student and have a 3.0 QPA.

BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc. Endowed Scholarship

The scholarship is awarded annually to students who demonstrate and maintain high academic standards. Students will be selected who also have documented a need for financial assistance.

Braves Disabled Student Enrichment Endowed Scholarship

The Donor wishes to establish this scholarship to enhance the social and educational opportunities available to disabled students attending UNC Pembroke.

The recipient of the Braves Disabled Student Enrichment Endowed Scholarship will be a full-time student enrolled at UNCP, either graduate or undergraduate, maintaining a minimum 2.5 QPA and with demonstrated financial need. Full-time status consists of students taking a minimum of 12 semester hours or students with reduced course load approval from the Department of Social Services. There is no restriction of residency or major. The recipient shall be classified as a sophomore through graduate student. The award will be made half in the fall and half in the spring and is renewable as long as the above criteria are met and student is in good standing with the University.

Pattie L. Brayboy Endowed Memorial Scholarship*

This scholarship was established in memory of Pattie L. Brayboy, a graduate of UNC Pembroke, class of 1967. Mrs. Brayboy was an outstanding educator and guidance counselor. She was respected by her students and peers and was dedicated to the intellectual development of her students for 21 years. The scholarship is to be awarded annually to graduating seniors from Purnell Swett High School who will be entering UNC Pembroke. The students must have an overall B average in their senior year plus a strong recommendation from the guidance counselor and principal. The recipient shall demonstrate financial need.

Charles I and Betty F. Bridger Endowed Scholarship*

This scholarship was established to provide the opportunity to attend UNCP to an individual from Bladenboro and/or Bladen County. The donors believe that education is essential and has an everlasting impact on the future.

The recipient must meet University academic standards and be in financial need. First preference is given to a freshman. The award is then renewable.

Judge Dexter Brooks Scholarship*

This scholarship was established in honor of Judge Dexter Brooks to provide financial support for low-income individuals in Robeson County who are eligible to attend The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Eligible recipients of this scholarship must maintain a minimum 2.5 QPA and be full-time students. Awards of up to full tuition and fees, to occur half in the fall semester and half in the spring semester, will be made to undergraduate students and are renewable.

Peter Brooks Endowed Memorial Scholarship*

The Peter Brooks Endowed Memorial Scholarship was established in 1993 by family and friends as a living memorial to Peter Brooks. Peter Brooks was known in the community as a protector of freedom, a servant of the people, and a proponent of education. He was genuinely concerned about the welfare of others and encouraged continuing education. His philosophies form the hallmark of this scholarship, which is awarded to a part-time student who is working toward an advanced degree or alternate degree in a health-related area. The recipient must be an individual who lives or works in Robeson County and who demonstrates a spirit of community and civic responsibility. Awards are renewable.

Kathleen Price and Joseph M. Bryan Family Foundation Endowed Scholarship

Though the Bryan Family Foundation concluded their work in 2000, this endowed scholarship fund continues to provide support to disadvantaged students attending UNC Pembroke. The scholarship award is based on academic aptitude, as indicated by a sound scholastic record, and appropriately documented financial needs.

The Becky B. Bullard Endowed Scholarship*

The Donor wishes to establish an award which will assert her belief in the enduring value of education, and at the same time honor the memory of her late husband, Clifford Bullard, who shared her belief in the life-affirming usefulness and worth of a college education. This endowed scholarship is meant to encourage a young man or woman who has the desire to attain an education to make that goal a reality. The donor believes that education is a means of broadening one’s horizons, not only in the pursuit of a career but also in the quest for a future that is open to the many possibilities that come with a good educational foundation.

Candidates for award of this scholarship shall be full-time undergraduate students entering their freshman year of study at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke or transfer students coming to UNCP to complete their course of study. The candidate must have graduated from a high school in Anson or Union counties in North Carolina and must meet UNCP admission standards. There is no preference of subject major, and the candidate does not have to be of demonstrated financial need.

The award is renewable to the candidate for four years of study at UNCP, or, if eligibility by virtue of a 2.5 average is not maintained, can be re-awarded to a student whose high-school career was in Anson or Union counties.

Sam Cernugel Endowed Memorial Scholarship*

The scholarship was established by family and friends to honor the memory of Sam Cernugel of Fairmont. Mr. Cernugel spent much time working to improve the quality of life in and around his home in Robeson County.

The recipient of the scholarship shall be a full time undergraduate in financial need who meets all academic requirement of the University. First priority will be given to a student who is a member, or the child of a member, of the First Baptist Church, South Main Street, Fairmont. Failing a qualified candidate, the recipient will be a resident of Robeson County. The award is renewable.

Oscar and Margie Chavis Endowed Memorial Scholarship*

The Donor, a proud graduate of UNCP in 1947 and retired school teacher, has taught children who were academically capable of attending college but who could not attend due to their financial circumstances. Having been a teacher, she knows the value and importance of education as part of one’s future. The Donor is proud to know that this scholarship will help countless students realize their dream of a post-secondary degree and is honored to establish this scholarship in memory of her parents who sacrificed in order that she and her siblings could obtain a college degree.

The recipients of the Oscar and Margie Chavis Endowed Memorial Scholarship shall be residents of North Carolina who are of demonstrated financial need. First preference shall be given to an American Indian recipient. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 QPA and be full-time undergraduate students in the sophomore, junior, or senior year of study. The award will occur half in the fall and half in the spring and is renewable as long as funds are available. There is no restriction of major or field of study.

Converse, Inc. Endowed Scholarship*

Endowed by Converse, Incorporated, Lumberton, NC, this scholarship is awarded annually to Robeson County Residents who consistently maintain an average of 3.0 or above. Open to all races and academic majors, the scholarship may be renewed as long as recipients make satisfactory progress toward completion of their degrees. It is understood that preference will be given to qualified students who are sons or daughters of former Converse employees and that financial need will not necessarily be a factor in the selection process.

Corporate Scholars Endowed Scholarship*

Initially endowed by an anonymous donor and sponsored by numerous corporate donors, this scholarship is awarded annually to students from Columbus, Hoke, Cumberland, Robeson, Moore, Bladen, and Scotland Counties. Recipients must meet all academic qualifications of the University and be in financial need. The scholarship award is renewable provided satisfactory performance is maintained. The award is available for no more than five years of study for an individual recipient.

Crestline Homes, Inc. Endowed Scholarship*

Crestline Homes, Inc. has established this scholarship to benefit the children of its employees, allowing them to further their education. The recipients shall be full-time undergraduate students maintaining at least minimum University standards of academic achievement. The award is available to students of any year of study and is renewable. The scholarship award provides funding toward tuition and fees plus an allowance for books.

Charles Gregory “C.G.” Cummings, Jr. Endowed Memorial Scholarship

The scholarship was established in 1993 in memory of Charles Gregory “C.G.” Cummings, Jr. by his family, Purnell Swett High students, faculty, and friends in his honor. “C.G.” was 16 years old and a junior at Purnell Swett High. He was respected and loved by students and faculty. “C.G.’s” warm personality, caring attitude, and his involvement in church, school and community programs made a lasting impression on students, family and his many friends in the community. The scholarship is also in memory of “C.G.’s” friend Ray Ransom.

The scholarship is open to any academic major, and awarded annually to a deserving student who demonstrates qualities of leadership, humanitarianism, and who has met academic requirements.

Jerry Daniel Scholarship*

This scholarship was established to support The University of North Carolina at Pembroke and honor Jerry Daniel, a UNCP graduate in the class of 1968 and long-time coach at West Montgomery High School. The award will support a West Montgomery High School student entering his or her freshman year of study as a full-time undergraduate student. If a freshman cannot be identified, it will be renewed to a previous recipient.

The Danford, Sr., and Reece Graham Dial Family Endowed International Scholarship*

The Donors wish to honor the memory of their parents/grandparents, Mr. Danford Dial, Sr., and Mrs. Reece Graham Dial, who were dedicated to their family, to education, and to the community. Mr. and Mrs. Dial believed strongly in the value of an education, so much that Mr. Dial led the drive to save UNCP’s historic landmark Old Main building from destruction. They also had strong faith, attended church without fail throughout their lives, and believed in teaching these values to their children.

Through this scholarship, the Dial children and grandchildren wish to provide the opportunity for an education to students from around the world. The recipient will be an international student. Failing a qualified international candidate, consideration will be given to Native American students from Robeson County, North Carolina. Criteria for award include consideration of financial need and scholastic achievement. A minimum University QPA is required. Students may be either part-time or full-time, undergraduate or graduate. It is preferred but not required that the recipient be a freshman with renewal of the scholarship each year provided all criteria are met. There is no required field of study with this scholarship. One award, not to exceed $500.00, will be made half in the fall and half in the spring. The number and amount of awards will increase incrementally with the endowment. The Financial Aid Office will screen and select recipients. The Donors may recommend or refer candidates from time to time but will not be involved in the selection process or decision.

William Howard Dean Scholarship

This scholarship was established to honor the patriarch of the Dean Family, “Howard” Dean. Mr. Dean served as Athletic Director, Basketball Coach, Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs, and Dean of Graduate Studies at The University of North Carolina between 1960 and 1992. Candidates must maintain a 3.0 QPA.

Ruby Carter Dial Endowed Memorial Scholarship*

The Donors wish to recognize distinguished service to education as a teacher, administrator, counselor and mentor to young people. Candidates for award of this scholarship shall be residents of Robeson County, the state of North Carolina, who are either full-or-part time undergraduate students in their junior year of study, and maintaining a 3.0 QPA at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. The $500.00 annual award is merit based; candidates do not have to be of financial need. First preference will be given to a Robeson County American Indian enrolled in the teacher certification program, not receiving other financial aid, with demonstrated community service, involvement and experience in American Indian Youth programs and activities. The award will be made half in the fall and half in the spring and the award shall not exceed $500 per year. The award will be renewable if funds are available.

Dr. A.P. and Frances Dickson Scholarships*

A Dickson Scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student who currently resides in Hoke County, NC. Recipients are chosen on the basis of academic standing and financial need. Awards are nonrenewable and vary in amount according to income available from the trust.

Eagle Distributing Company Endowed Scholarship*

Sponsored by Eagle Distributing Company, Lumberton, NC, this scholarship is awarded annually to a student who resides in Robeson County. The recipient shall be an average student (2.5 QPA) and be the child of blue collar working parents The recipient must be in need of financial assistance, a conscientious, hardworking individual who fosters a spirit of community and civic responsibility. Open to any major, the scholarship may be renewed as long as the recipient makes satisfactory progress toward the completion of his/her degree.

Paul R. And Lee Givens Endowed Scholarship

Established by Paul and Lee Givens, this scholarship is awarded annually to an academically gifted student. The scholarship may be renewed as long as the recipient maintains a 3.0 QPA or better. The decision regarding renewal will be made annually.

Dr. Paul R. Givens holds the position of Chancellor Emeritus, having served as Chancellor from 1979-1989 at UNC Pembroke.

Linda Gail Hammond Endowed Memorial Scholarship*

This scholarship was established in 2001 to honor the memory of Linda Gail Hammond and to provide financial support for low-income individuals in Robeson County, NC who are eligible to attend the University. First consideration for award will be given to members of the Lumbee Native American Tribe who are residents of Robeson County, North Carolina. Second consideration will be given to other members of the Lumbee Native American Tribe. Third consideration will be given to other residents of Robeson County, NC. Recipients must maintain a minimum of 2.5 QPA, be full time students and demonstrate financial need. The awards will occur half in the fall semester and half in the spring semester; will be made to students in the freshman year of study; and, are renewable.

Mary Ann Hubbard Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship is given by James and Ellen Hubbard in memory of their daughter, Mary Ann Hubbard, who met a tragic death during her senior year in college. It is given in appreciation for her African-American roommate who meant so much to her during her illness. The scholarship is awarded annually to an educationally challenged student. The recipient must meet current academic requirements and be in financial need. It is renewable. This scholarship is designed to encourage academic perseverance.

Jeriad Paul Jacobs Endowed Memorial Scholarship*

The Donors wish to honor the memory of their son by establishing the Jeriad Paul Jacobs Endowed Memorial Scholarship. Jeriad was a brave, modern-day Indian warrior who died in Iraq while serving his country as a member of the US Marine Corps. He possessed a number of passions, two of which were his family and his American Indian heritage. Jeriad was a poet who, in his brief 19 years, wrote numerous poems that expressed yet another true passion—life. Even though he loved his “Indian people,” Jeriad also believed in loving and helping all people.

Candidates for award of this scholarship shall be American Indian residents of Robeson County, North Carolina. Candidates must show demonstrated financial need and must be full-time undergraduate students in any year of study and maintaining at least the minimum university standard QPA. There is no restriction to major or field of study.

Herman and Louise M. Jenkins Endowed Memorial Scholarship*

This scholarship was established by the family as a living memorial in honor of Herman and Louise M. Jenkins who were life-long residents of Richmond County, NC. It is designed to help students who are in need of financial assistance to continue their education at UNC Pembroke. First preference will be given to students from Richmond County who are planning to teach in Richmond County. Students must demonstrate that they are deserving of this award on the basis of achievement, motivation, and hard work.

The Jump Start Endowed Scholarship Fund

The Donor wishes to establish a scholarship designed for any student with a strong desire for an education and of financial need. The Jump Start Endowed Scholarship Fund is designed for persons who have a strong desire for a college education and want to give it a try. The Donor believes that often average students, who have the desire to work hard, are deserving of aid even though they may not be the most academically talented of students. Therefore the recipient(s) shall be undergraduate students who meet or exceed minimum University standards. The candidate may be a recent high school graduate or may have been out in the working world for several years. The high school record is not the basis for this scholarship (as long as the applicants have the minimum requirements for UNCP admission); it is based on motivation. The award is available to students for any year of study and any major. The scholarship application must contain a letter expressing the applicant’s desire for a college degree with the reasoning for this realization. The scholarship award shall equal tuition and fees for one semester to one student initially. If the candidate succeeds and motivation continues, the scholarship is renewed each semester as long as there are sufficient available funds.

David K. and Elizabeth H. Kuo Scholarship

The Kuo family and their friends wish to honor the memories of Dr. David K. Kuo and Dr. Elizabeth H. Kuo by establishing this scholarship. Dr. David Kuo was a professor of Biology, and Dr. Elizabeth Kuo was a professor of Geography. Together, they served The University of North Carolina at Pembroke for a combined total of 59 dedicated years. Throughout their lifetimes, Drs. David and Elizabeth Kuo enriched and inspired the lives of numerous students, fellow faculty members, and the staff at UNC Pembroke.

Eligible recipients of this scholarship are full-time undergraduate students in any year of study. Financial need or specific major are not considerations for this honor. The award is renewable contingent upon sufficient funds being available.

Sarah and Louis C. LaMotte, Sr. Endowed Scholarship*

This scholarship was established in memory of Sarah Hunter LaMotte and Louis C. LaMotte, Sr., who lived in Maxton for over 40 years and who loved the people of Maxton. Dr. LaMotte was a Presbyterian minister and President of Presbyterian Junior College from 1939-1961, and Sarah LaMotte was an English teacher. They were especially pleased to have been of help to promising students who needed financial assistance to attend UNCP. The recipient of the scholarship must be a full-time student enrolled with the intention of earning a BS or BA degree. The recipient must be a resident of Maxton, NC. The award is based on demonstrated financial need, good citizenship and responsibility. Although not limited in area of study, some preference will be given those aspiring to be teachers.

Lance Foundation Endowed Scholarship*

The Lance Foundation scholarship fund was established in support of disadvantaged students attending UNC Pembroke. This scholarship is open to students from the Charlotte/Mecklenburg County area. It is based on academic aptitude as indicated by a sound academic record and financial need.

John Winston and Addie Mae Locklear Memorial Endowed Scholarship*

The scholarship was established by loving family members in memory of John Winston and Addie Mae Locklear, parents who believed in the value of education. It is available to all majors with a 3.0 QPA or better. The recipient must be a North Carolina resident and a full time student. The award is renewable annually.

James Lee Love Endowed Scholarship*

The James Lee Love Scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time North Carolina resident undergraduate student. Recipients are chosen on the basis of academic standing and financial need. Awards are nonrenewable and vary in amount according to income available from the trust.

Dennis Lowery and Family Endowed Scholarship*

The Donor wishes to replace a previously non-endowed scholarship, established in March 2001, with an endowed scholarship in order to provide assistance to local students in higher education in perpetuity; therefore, the Donor has re-established the Dennis Lowery and Family Scholarship as the Dennis Lowery and Family Endowed Scholarship.

Candidates for award of this scholarship shall be Native American residents of Robeson County, NC, from the Pembroke, Prospect, or Magnolia communities. Candidates will be selected based upon financial need. The candidate will be a full-time student in the junior or senior year of study, with no restriction of major and maintaining a 2.5 QPA. Awards will be renewable if funds are available.

Zeb Lowery Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Dennis Lowry in 1999 in memory of his father Zeb Lowry. The recipient of the scholarship shall be a full-time student. The recipient must maintain at least a 2.5 QPA to receive and renew the award. The scholarship is based on financial need.

Burleigh and Pearlie Lowry Endowed Memorial Scholarship

The Donors wish to memorialize their parents’ love, dedication and faithfulness to Harper’s Ferry Church, and their realization for the opportunities that are provided through educational pursuits, by establishing the Burleigh and Pearlie Lowry Endowed Memorial Scholarship.

The recipients of the Burleigh and Pearlie Lowry Endowed Memorial Scholarship shall be selected on the basis of the following priorities: (1) first- demonstrated financial need; (2) second - a membership or family membership in Harper’s Ferry Baptist church; and, (3) third - first preference given to a resident of Robeson County, North Carolina.

Reba M. Lowry Endowed Scholarship

Established by Ira Pate Lowry in memory of his wife, Mrs. Reba M. Lowry, who served UNC Pembroke for many years as Dean of Women and Chairman of the Department of Foreign Languages, this scholarship is awarded annually to a student based on scholarship and need.

Dr. Gerald Dean Maynor Endowed Memorial Scholarship*

This scholarship was established by the family of Dr. Gerald Dean Maynor, former Chair of the Education Department of UNCP, in honor of his belief in the importance of education and his desire to help others succeed. The recipient of the scholarship will be a resident of Robeson County and a graduate of Purnell Swett High School. The recipient will be a full time undergraduate student with a minimum 3.0 QPA. The award is renewable.

Maria Frances Johnson McCrimmon Memorial Endowed Scholarship*

The scholarship was established in memory and honor of Maria Frances Johnson McCrimmon, an alumnae of UNCP, by her husband John H. McCrimmon, Sr. First preference for recipient(s) of the scholarship shall go to students from Bladen County, North Carolina. Failing qualified or sufficient numbers of applicants, next preference is to students from North Carolina, the United States and, finally, anywhere worldwide. The award is available to students of any year of study and is renewable.

Zula Lee and Thomas C. McRae Endowed Memorial Scholarship*

The scholarship was bequeathed to UNC Pembroke by Mr. McRae in memory of himself and his wife, Zula Lee McRae. The scholarship is awarded annually to an economically disadvantaged African-American student, with priority given to a resident of Robeson County.

North Carolina Native American Endowed Scholarship*

This scholarship was established in 2000 by a gift from UNCP alumnus Christopher Kirks and funded by individuals and corporate donors, including Progress Energy, to provide financial assistance to North Carolina Native American students who may otherwise not be afforded an education. Criteria for award of these scholarships include: that the recipient(s) be of NC Native American ancestry with distribution equally among all NC (recognized) Indian tribes represented. The recipient(s) must be full time undergraduate students with a minimum QPA and a demonstrated financial need. There is no preference regarding subject major or year of study.

Earl Hughes Oxendine Endowed Memorial Scholarship*

The Earl Hughes Oxendine Endowed Memorial Scholarship was established in 1991 by family and friends to honor this long-time educator who graduated from UNC Pembroke in 1957. Awards will be made to deserving students from the region who demonstrate qualities of leadership, service, and integrity. Recipients must receive the recommendation of their high school advisor or principal. Awards will normally be renewed to the recipient as long as h/she remains in good standing at the University. Decisions for renewal will be made annually.

The Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Edward Oxendine Endowed Scholarship

The Donors wish to assist students who are interested in pursuing a medical career, with preference in the area of pre-Pharmacy. Candidate selection shall be based upon: full-time enrollment; either undergraduate or graduate status; pursuing a medical career (pre-Pharmacy preference); adherence to a 2.5 QPA; and financial need. Should there be two candidates of equal qualifications, first preference shall be granted to a Native American. There is no preference of residency or year of study. The scholarship shall be renewable.

Louis and Millie Oxendine Endowed Scholarship*

The scholarship was established by Louis S. Oxendine because of his belief in the importance of education and the desire to assist a student at UNCP. The recipient must be a resident of North Carolina and an undergraduate. Initial award will be to a student with a 3.0 QPA and with financial need. First preference is given to a freshman. The award is renewable as long as the student maintains an academic average of 2.5 QPA after the junior year.

David D. Parke Endowed Scholarship*

This scholarship was established in memory of David D. Parke. Mr. Parke was a pre-med student at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, when he was drafted into the service during the Korean War; he was listed as Missing in Action in 1952. North Carolina residents or military-affiliated students enrolled in their junior or senior year of study who are participating in the Health Careers Access Program with the intention of pursuing a health career are eligible to receive this renewable award. Recipients must maintain a minimum of 3.3 to 3.5 QPA and be full-time undergraduate students.

Pembroke Business and Professional Women’s Organization Career Advancement Endowed Scholarship

The Donor wishes to provide financial assistance to a mature woman who needs further education to obtain a promotion, to change to a more promising career field, or to return to the job market.

The recipients of the Pembroke Business and Professional Women’s Organization Career Advancement Endowed Scholarship will be residents of Robeson County, NC, with a demonstrated financial need and a major in any field of study, with first preference to Native American students. Recipients must maintain a minimum University QPA, be in their junior year, and be full-time undergraduate students. The award of $500.00 will occur half in the fall and half in the spring and is renewable.

Julian T. Pierce Endowed Memorial Scholarship*

This scholarship was established by the trustees of the Julian T. Pierce Memorial Fund for the purpose of creating a living memorial to Julian T. Pierce. Mr. Pierce, a Lumbee Indian, was a humanitarian with great courage and foresight who demonstrated his concern for the poor and the underprivileged in Robeson County, NC.

The scholarship is to be awarded annually to a resident(s) of Robeson County, who is/are in financial need, and has/have demonstrated scholastic and leadership abilities. The scholarship provides the student(s) with full tuition for an academic year. It will normally be renewed each academic year providing the recipient(s) maintain a 3.0 QPA or better.

Gilbert D. Prevatte Endowed Memorial Scholarship*

The donors wish to honor the memory of Mr. Tony Prevatte’s brother, Gilbert D. Prevatte, a 1979 UNCP graduate. Eligible candidates are residents of Robeson County, NC, enrolled as full-time undergraduate students in any year of study. The recipient must maintain a 3.0 QPA and may major in any area of study. The amount of this scholarship will be awarded in two allotments: half in the fall semester and the remaining half in the spring semester. The award will be renewable if funds are available.

The Percy Richardson Endowed Memorial Scholarship

The Donors wish to assist in providing educational opportunities to Native American college students at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, an accredited four-year University. Candidate selections shall be based upon the following criteria: (1) first preference shall be to Native Americans who are affiliated with a State Recognized Tribe or Terminated Tribe (as evidenced by proof of Tribal enrollment) situated on the East Coast as far west as the Ohio state line, second preference shall be to Federally recognized Native Americans, and last option would be to other students seeking to secure a degree with emphasis on American Indian Studies; (2) no subject major preference unless the scholarship is not awarded to a Native American, in which case, the recipient would have to be seeking a degree with emphasis on American Indian Studies; (3) a minimum University standard QPA; (4) no preference to year of study and is renewable for three additional years (total of four years); and, (5) full-time undergraduate status. Applicant must carry at least 12-16 credits, depending upon the University’s requirements for full-time status. If a freshman, the recipient is required to utilize the scholarship within nine months after high school graduation. If the recipient experiences a medical or family hardship and withdraws from school, the recipient is required to return to school within one year in order to retain the scholarship.

William A. Roach/Lumberton Rotary Club Scholarship*

The award was established in memory of William A. Roach, a charter member of the Lumberton Rotary Club. It is awarded annually to a resident of Robeson County who is in financial need, has demonstrated scholastic and leadership abilities, and who is deserving.

Rust Enterprises, Inc. DBA McDonald’s Endowed Scholarship*

The Rust Enterprises, Inc. DBA McDonald’s Scholarships are provided for full or part-time students who are employees of Rust Enterprises, Inc. DBA McDonald’s. It is anticipated that these scholarships will reward deserving regional youth, instilling in them a strong work ethic, as well as a commitment to further their education and career goals. Recipients must maintain a 2.25 QPA or better. Financial need is not a consideration. Scholarship renewals will be considered if the recipients make satisfactory progress in their programs. Up to ten scholarships will be awarded.

Saint Albans Masonic Endowed Scholarship*

The members of the Lumberton St. Albans Masonic Lodge established this scholarship to help deserving youth in Robeson County, North Carolina receive a quality education. Criteria for award of these scholarships include residency in Robeson County, North Carolina and a minimum University standard QPA The recipient(s) shall demonstrate financial need, be in their freshman year of study and be registered as a full time student. Two scholarships will be awarded with award occurring half in the fall and half in the spring. The scholarship is not renewable.

Oscar R. Sampson Endowed Scholarship

Established by family and friends of Oscar R. And Susie J. Sampson, this award is to be presented annually to a Native American student who has met all admission requirements to enroll, or who is currently enrolled at UNC Pembroke. The recipient must possess those qualities of integrity, leadership, scholarship, and service that Mr. Oscar R. Sampson held so dear. The recipient must be in need of financial assistance. The award will cover tuition and fees for the academic year.

R.E. Smith, Jr., and Cora T.Y. Smith Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship has been designated for an academically talented Native American student demonstrating financial need. Funded by the S.C. Dames of the XVII Century, this scholarship was established in memory of R.E Smith, Jr., and Cora T.Y. Smith. Mrs. Smith was a former member of many genealogical societies. She was well loved and respected by all who knew her.

Staff Council Scholarship

Established to honor the staff and family members of UNCP staff, candidates for this award are full-time staff members (who have successfully completed probation) or the child or spouse of such a staff member. High school graduates applying must have a 2.0 GPA.

Student Book Scholarship

This scholarship was established by donors who observed that students struggling to pay tuition and fees may be unable to afford their textbooks. Any student may apply for this annual scholarship through the Financial Aid Office.

C.M. and M.D. Suther Endowed Scholarship*

A C.M. and M.D. Suther Scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time North Carolina resident undergraduate student on the basis of academic standing and financial need. Awards are non-renewable and vary in amount according to income available from the trust.

Earl A. And Ophelia Thomas Endowed Scholarship

Earl A. Thomas graduated from Pembroke Indian Normal School (the predecessor to today’s UNCP) in 1934 while his wife Ophelia Thomas graduated in 1933. Named in their memory, this scholarship is awarded annually to two academically talented Native Americans, first preference to one male and one female, who demonstrate a need for financial assistance. Recipients must maintain a minimum 3.0 QPA and is renewable.

UNCP 50^th Class Reunion Gold Endowed Scholarship

On behalf of the UNCP alumni, the Donor wishes to establish an endowed fund into which all 50^th Class Reunion participants, and their friends or family, can make contributions during their respective homecoming years. The Class of 1956 shall be the first 50^th Reunion Class to contribute to this fund and shall therefore be credited with establishing this endowment in conjunction with the Office of Alumni Relations.

Candidates for award of this scholarship shall be either full-time or part-time, graduate or undergraduate students in any year of study, in any field or major and maintaining at least the minimum university standard QPA at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. First consideration shall be given to candidates of demonstrated financial need who are not receiving federal grant assistance. There is no restriction of residency.

UNCP Friends of the Library Generalist Endowed Scholarship

The Donor wishes to establish the UNCP Friends of the Library Generalist Endowed Scholarship, an endowed fund, to assist at least one undergraduate student per year at UNCP, depending upon fund availability. The purpose of this fund is to provide financial assistance to an undergraduate student who is not the recipient of a merit scholarship.

Candidates for consideration of this award shall be full-time undergraduate students in the sophomore, junior, or senior year of study at UNCP meeting a 3.0 minimum QPA standard restriction. Candidates may be pursuing a degree in any major. Candidates do not have to demonstrate financial need, and the award is renewable, but candidates must reapply each semester.

When awarded, the award shall be $500.00 per student per award and shall be credited to the recipient’s account.

WestPoint Stevens/Alamac Knit Fabrics Endowed Scholarship*

This scholarship is awarded to a student from southeastern North Carolina who demonstrates above average academic ability and is in need of financial aid to be able to continue his/her undergraduate education.

Dr. Sylvester Wooten Omega Psi Phi Scholarship

The Donors wish to: honor Dr. Sylvester Wooten by establishing this scholarship in his name and provide financial assistance to members of Omega Psi Phi enrolled at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke.

The recipients of the Dr. Sylvester Wooten Omega Psi Phi Scholarship shall be XM members of Omega Psi Phi. If no recipient is identified within the organization for a given academic year, the award will be held until an academic year in which a recipient can be identified within Omega Psi Phi. The recipients must maintain a minimum 2.5 QPA and be of demonstrated financial need. There is no restriction of residency, major, year of study, or student status. The award is renewable if a new recipient cannot be identified.

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS

DEPARTMENT OF AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES

Pembroke Chamber of Commerce Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established by the Pembroke Chamber of Commerce and is to be awarded to qualified students majoring in American Indian Studies.

Adolph L. Dial Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Dr. Adolph Dial, the first chairman of the American Indian Studies Department at UNC Pembroke. The award is made annually to a student majoring in American Indian Studies.

Jane C. Oxendine Endowed Scholarship

The Jane Oxendine scholarship was established by the Pembroke Chapter of the UNCP Alumni Association in recognition of Mrs. Oxendine’s dedication to the preservation of the American Indian culture. The recipient must have a major or minor in American Indian Studies. The recipient shall be enrolled in good standing at the University and be in need of financial assistance. The recipient must be actively involved in cultural activities on and off campus.

William Lonnie Revels, Sr. Memorial Scholarship*

The Donor wishes to establish this scholarship—a tribute to her husband’s lifelong commitment to education, entrepreneurship, and his American Indian heritage—to encourage and financially assist young American Indian students pursuing an education at UNC Pembroke.

The recipients of the William Lonnie Revels, Sr., Memorial Scholarship shall be native residents of North Carolina majoring in American Indian Studies, Education, or Business at UNCP. The awards should rotate within these majors—the first year awarded to an American Indian Studies major, the second year to an Education major, the third year to a Business major with a Concentration in Entrepreneurship, etc. Recipients must maintain a 2.5 QPA and be full-time undergraduate students in any year of study. The award will be made to an American Indian student of demonstrated financial need in the fall and is non-renewable.

Strike at the Wind! Service Scholarship

The Donor wishes to reward students who give time to community service by establishing the Strike at the Wind! Service Scholarship.

Candidates for award of this scholarship shall be individuals with demonstrated evidence of community service and who are majoring in Art, American Indian Studies or Music at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. There shall be no restriction of residency, year of study, QPA or financial need.

Jim Thorpe Scholarship

This scholarship was established by UNCP professor and Thorpe scholar Dr. Robert Reising to reward a deserving student as well as to honor “the Greatest Athlete in the World.” Jim Thorpe, a Sac and Fox Indian, Olympic and professional athlete, was a one-time resident of North Carolina. Criteria for award of this scholarship include a demonstrated financial need, full-time undergraduate student status, and, preferably, majoring in American Indian Studies. One scholarship will be awarded in the fall of the year. The scholarship is renewable.

DEPARTMENT OF ART

Gene Locklear Endowed Scholarship in Art

This scholarship was established by friends of Gene Locklear, a Pembroke native, former professional baseball player and renowned artist. Mr. Locklear’s paintings, primarily depicting Native Americans, have owners worldwide and include the governor of North Carolina and baseball legend Pete Rose. One of Mr. Locklear’s paintings was even selected to hang in the White House.

This scholarship is awarded annually to an Art major. The recipient is selected on the basis of artistic ability and/or need.

Magenta Maynor Endowed Scholarship in Art*

Established in 2000 by her daughter, Dr. Jayne P. Maynor, this scholarship honors the memory of Magenta J. Maynor, a member of the UNCP class of 1949 who loved sharing the joy, beauty and enrichment of art with her students. The recipients of this scholarship will be residents of North Carolina with a major in art. Recipients must maintain a minimum of 2.5 QPA and be full time students. The two awards will occur half in the fall semester and half in the spring semester, can be made to students in any year of study and are renewable.

Ralph L. Steeds Endowed Scholarship

The Donor wishes to honor Professor Ralph Steeds, who contributed greatly to UNCP through his teaching, service, and research. Professor Steeds came to the University in 1975 when printmaking was in its infancy at the University. During his tenure at UNCP, printmaking grew into a mature, professional print shop, and Professor Steeds is thought to have been very instrumental in its transformation. He began phased retirement in 2005 with plans to continue teaching printmaking.

Candidate for award of this scholarship shall be a full-time undergraduate student at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke majoring in Art with first preference given to applicant with emphasis in manual printmaking. The candidate shall maintain a minimum 2.5 QPA. There is no restriction to year of study or residency and financial need is not a requirement. The Department of Art Scholarship Selection Committee reserves the right to renew the award to a previously qualified recipient.

Strike at the Wind! Service Scholarship

The Donor wishes to reward students who give time to community service by establishing the Strike at the Wind! Service Scholarship.

Paul Van Zandt Endowed Scholarship in Art

The Donors wish to honor Professor Paul Van Zandt, former Chair of the Department of Art, by providing a scholarship that will assist students in the achievement of their educational goals. Professor Paul Van Zandt was an esteemed artist and faculty member at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke for 35 years until his retirement in 2005. At the time of his retirement, Van Zandt had established his legacy as a teacher, mentor, sculptor and potter. For these reasons, and to thank him for his service, this scholarship has been established to promote education among students majoring in Studio Art.

Candidate for award of this scholarship shall be a full-time undergraduate student, in the sophomore, junior or senior year of study at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke declaring an Art Studio major. This candidate shall maintain a minimum 3.0 QPA. There is no restriction of residency and financial need should not be a consideration. The Department of Art Selection Committee reserves the right to renew this award to a previously qualified recipient.

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY

Dr. Robert F. Britt Endowed Memorial Scholarship

The Robert F. Britt scholarship was established by family, students, and friends to honor the memory of long-time faculty member and Biology Department Chairman, Dr. Robert F. Britt. The scholarship is awarded annually to a Biology major who has shown interest in the Plant Sciences.

Dr. James B. and Eleanor L. Ebert Scholarship

This non-endowed scholarship is awarded annually to a student majoring in Biology at UNC Pembroke who will specialize in the study of Ecology. The criteria for selection are a 3.0 QPA and motivation and ecological commitment. Financial need is not a consideration. The award is renewable.

Dr. James B. Ebert, Professor Emeritus in Biology, has served the University since 1956 as Dean of Student Affairs and Assistant to the President during the 1960s and Associate Professor of Biology.

GlaxoSmithKline, Inc. Women in Science Endowed Scholarship

The purpose of the GlaxoSmithKline, Inc. Women in Science Scholars Endowed Scholarship is to recognize outstanding scholarship, to provide an incentive for women science students to enter the science profession, and to provide students with a woman scientist mentor at GlaxoSmithKline, Inc. Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or better. Students’ QPA must remain at 3.0 or better to be eligible to continue to receive the award.

UNCP Biotechnology Endowed Scholarship

The Donor wishes to recognize the efforts of Biotechnology majors and promote the advantages of Biotechnology as well as the advantages of higher education and the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. A longtime member of the UNCP faculty, Dr. Leonard Holmes is promoting the sciences, biotechnology, and higher education, as well as giving back to the university that has been the cornerstone of his professional life by providing him good fortune and friendships.

The recipient of the UNCP Biotechnology Endowed Scholarship will be a Biotechnology major. In the event a deserving Biotechnology major cannot be identified, the award will be made to a Chemistry major. Selection of the students will be made by the faculty of the Department of Chemistry and Physics. Recipients must maintain the minimum university standard grade point average and be full-time undergraduate students. The award will be made in any year of study and is renewable.

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS

The Doctors Cecil and Naomi Lee Conley Endowed Scholarship in Chemistry and The Doctors Naomi Lee and Cecil Conley Endowed Scholarship in Business Administration*

This scholarship documents the Donors’ wishes to support the area of study in which each of them specialized during their long and distinguished careers as faculty members. In 1963, Dr. Cecil Conley became the chairman of Pembroke State University’s (now the University of North Carolina at Pembroke) Division of Science and Mathematics. Dr. Naomi Lee, also a PSU alumna, was dean of women and assistant professor in the PSA Business Department. Because of these ties to UNCP, the fact that they met and married while on the PSU campus, and because education had been their careers, these two now retired faculty members established the scholarships in 1993. It has been their hope that these scholarships will benefit young people from the area.

Candidates for The Doctors Cecil and Naomi Lee Conley Endowed Scholarship in Chemistry shall be a Robeson County resident majoring in Chemistry, maintaining a 3.0 GPA, whose financial need may be considered but should not be a determining factor. The Selection Committee shall consist of a University Committee in consultation with the Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Physics. Dr. Cecil Conley shall be invited to participate in the final selection.

Jose and Dorothy D’Arruda Endowed Scholarship

The Donors wish to express their belief in the advantages of higher education and the University of North Carolina at Pembroke in particular by establishing a scholarship that will provide incentive and support to young people who are entering the sciences. As a longtime Professor of Physics and Chair of the Physical Science Department, Dr. Jose D’Arruda has an obvious attachment to his area of study. His friend and partner since the age of 16, Dorothy D’Arruda holds two degrees from UNCP and taught high school level science for many years. Both of these donors are lovers of the logic of science and have devoted a large part of their lives to the art of teaching. In the hope that they might instill a sense of wonder and pleasure at the principles of nature and encourage a sense of awe at the order and beauty contained in the universe, the D’Arrudas have made this commitment to education at UNCP.

The recipient of The Jose and Dorothy D’Arruda Endowed Scholarship will be an incoming or current student with a major (or an intent to major) in Physics. Recipients must maintain a minimum of 3.0 QPA and be full-time undergraduate students. The award will be made in any year of study and is renewable.

The Mary Ann Elliott Endowed Scholarship*

The Donor wishes to support a financially deserving engineering student. The recipients of The Mary Ann Elliott Endowed Scholarship will be residents of North Carolina studying toward a major in Engineering or Telecommunications-related field. Recipients must maintain a minimum of 2.5 QPA and may be full-time or part-time undergraduate students. The award will occur half in the fall and half in the spring semester, can be made in any year of study and is renewable.

William Robert George, Sr., Endowed Memorial Scholarship

The scholarship was established by A. Fred George in loving memory of his father, William Robert George. Mr. George was a Chemical engineer whose commitment to excellence both professionally and personally was a positive example to everyone who knew him. His support and encouragement were the key factors behind his three son’s success in the business world today. The recipient shall be a full-time undergraduate student majoring in chemistry. The recipient must be in financial need and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. The scholarship is renewable.

GlaxoSmithKline, Inc. Women in Science Endowed Scholarship

Linda D. Oxendine Memorial Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 1989 and endowed by contributions from family members and friends of the late Linda D. Oxendine, a long time UNC Pembroke employee with the Physical Science Department. It is awarded annually to an outstanding student majoring in Physical Science.

John E. Reissner Memorial Scholarship*

The Donors wish to honor their husband and father by establishing a scholarship in his memory. A professor emeritus in the Department of Chemistry and Physics, Dr. John Reissner joined the UNCP faculty in 1976 and continued to teach in the phased retirement program until his death in April 2006.

Dr. Reissner was dedicated to sharing the wonder of science with his students. The recipients of this scholarship will demonstrate an eagerness for knowledge and enthusiasm for learning, especially in the sciences. The ideal candidates will demonstrate a commitment to kindness, community service and/or the welfare of others.

The recipients of the John E. Reissner Memorial Scholarship will be residents of North Carolina with a declared or intended major in Chemistry at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 QPA and be full-time undergraduate students, of demonstrated financial need, in the sophomore, junior, or senior year of study. The award is renewable.

UNCP Biotechnology Endowed Scholarship

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH, THEATRE, AND LANGUAGES

David L. Dean, Jr. Memorial Scholarship*

The Donors wish to honor their friend and son, David, by establishing this scholarship in his memory. David was a multi-talented person who loved art, singing, reading, and playing the guitar. He was a poet with works published in Poets of America. David was also very intelligent carrying a 4.0 GPA in the first 11 years of school. At 13 he was an Eagle Scout and at 14 received the God and Country Award. He loved being a student at UNCP, especially enjoying his English and History courses. His message to students today would be to “stay in school and give it your all” and to “finish what you start.”

The recipients of the David L. Dean, Jr. Memorial Scholarship shall be residents of Robeson County majoring in English. Recipients must maintain a minimum 3.0 QPA and be full time undergraduate students at UNCP in any year of study. The recipients must be of demonstrated financial need and the award is renewable if funds are available.

Grace Loving Gibson Endowed Scholarship

The scholarship was established by students and friends of Grace E. L. Gibson, who taught composition, literature, journalism, and creative writing (1966-1986) in the Communicative Arts Department of UNC Pembroke. It is awarded annually to a talented student writer majoring in English, Theatre, and Languages who has demonstrated creativity and ability in communication.

Sue Betty Locklear Endowed Memorial Scholarship

The Sue Betty Locklear Endowed Memorial Scholarship was established in 1991 by faculty, family, and friends to honor the memory of Sue Betty Locklear, who served as secretary for more than twenty-one years in the Department of Communicative Arts. The award is to be made annually to a non-traditional student who is in need of financial assistance and who has declared a major in either the Department of English, Theatre, and Languages or the Department of History.

Robeson County Living History Endowed Scholarship*

This scholarship was established by a group of interested individuals, organizations and corporations in Lumberton, NC who believe that the opportunity to assist students in pursuit of higher education in the area of performing arts is a worthwhile and necessary activity. First priority will be given to a resident of Robeson County who has participated in a Living History Club project during high school. Recipients will be students majoring in some aspect of performing arts to include but not limited to Music, Dramatic Literature & Performance, Arts Management, Theatre Education and Middle Grades Licensure.

José Porrúa Turanzas Memorial Scholarship

The donor has established this scholarship to honor his deceased grandfather, José Porrúa Turanzas, who dedicated his life to promote Hispanic culture and made significant contributions to Hispanic studies through his intense editorial work. This annual memorial scholarship is intended as an incentive to encourage academic excellence among students with a declared major or minor in Spanish at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke and to provide financial assistance to these outstanding students.

Candidate for award of this scholarship shall be either a part-time or full-time student in the junior year of study working toward a degree in Spanish at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke and maintaining a 3.0 QPA. This award is not based upon financial need, is non-renewable, and has no residency restrictions.

DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY AND GEOGRAPHY

Dr. Voit Gilmore Memorial Geography Scholarship

The Donor wishes to support and encourage the advancement of outstanding students in the Geography and Geology Department of UNCP by providing scholarships that will assist students in the achievement of their educational goals. Because the Donor is sympathetic to the financial difficulties that many UNCP students face, this scholarship has been established to award students who have financial challenges and who are excelling in the study of geography.

Candidates for award of this scholarship shall be full-time students at UNCP with a minor or concentration in geography who have earned an overall 3.0 QPA, with a 3.5 QPA in at least six semester hours of geography courses. The scholarships shall be awarded by the Chair of the Department of Geology and Geography, in consultation with geography faculty at UNCP.

Dr. Thomas E. and Cheryl E. Ross Endowed Scholarship in Geography

The Donors wish to establish this scholarship to encourage the study of geography at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke.

The recipients of the scholarship will be full-time undergraduate students in any year of study, maintaining a minimum 2.5 QPA and must have completed at least six semester hours of geography at UNCP. Preference should be given to students who are seeking a minor or concentration in geography. When and if a major in Geography/Geo-Environmental Studies is established, preference will be given to a Geography major (though a Geo-Environmental Studies major may be considered if no Geography major or minor qualifies). The faculty of the Department of Geology and Geography may also award this scholarship to a student, regardless of major, minor, or concentration, who earns a place on the State of North Carolina Geography Bowl Team and competes in competition held at the annual meeting of the Southeast Division of the Association of American Geographers.

The recipient will be identified and the award made in the Spring of the year. The award is renewable if funds are available. There is no restriction of residency, and financial need is not to be a consideration for awarding.

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY

Elizabeth Lord Baldwin Endowed Memorial Scholarship*

This scholarship was established in memory of Elizabeth Lord Baldwin. Ms. Baldwin was a 1986 UNC Pembroke graduate with a B.A. in Political Science. She was an involved and active student. After graduation, Ms. Baldwin excelled in the US Army. The recipient(s) will be a junior and/or senior maintaining a 3.0 or better QPA. A North Carolina resident is preferred. The recipient will be a political science major in the Department of Political Science or a history major in the Department of History. Consideration may be given to an education major who has declared a major in political science or history. Applicants will also have a demonstrated strong work ethic, personal achievement, and be in need of financial assistance.

John Green Memorial Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 1984 and endowed by generous contributions from The Robesonian, family members, and friends of the late John Green (‘84). The scholarship is given to a capable and energetic student who wishes to pursue a career in writing. It will be awarded to a student majoring in History, Journalism, or Creative Writing.

The Nancy Jones-Dorothy Hupp Memorial Scholarship*

The Donors wish to honor the memory of Nancy Jones and Dorothy Hupp. Two awards will be presented, one in the fall and one in the spring. Candidates awarded shall be residents of North Carolina, non-traditional females majoring in History (including SSE and American Studies concentrations). Candidate selections shall be based upon: part-time or full-time enrollment (minimum of 6 hours, except for graduate students); classification as a Junior, Senior, or Graduate Student; and, a minimum of a 3.2 QPA. Each award will be worth $250.00.

Sue Betty Locklear Endowed Memorial Scholarship

James C. Maynor Endowed Scholarship*

This scholarship was established by Dr. Jayne P. Maynor to honor her father, James C. Maynor, a member of the UNCP class of 1950 and generous benefactor. The recipients of the James C. Maynor Endowed Scholarship will be residents of North Carolina with a major in history. Recipients must maintain a minimum of 2.5 QPA and be full time undergraduate students. The award will occur half in the fall semester and half in the spring semester, can be made in any year of study and is renewable.

Clifton Oxendine Memorial Endowed Scholarship*

This scholarship was established by family, colleagues, students and admirers to honor the late Dr. Clifton Oxendine who served UNC Pembroke from 1939 to 1970, first as Dean of the college and then as Professor Emeritus of American History. This scholarship is awarded annually to a disadvantaged student majoring in American History with first preference to a Native American from Robeson or surrounding counties.

Sons of the Revolution, North Carolina Society, American History Scholarship

The donors wish to contribute to the educational support of students majoring in American History whose field of study concentrates on the Revolutionary Period and/or the period of establishment of the new democratic government of the United States of America through the establishment of The Sons of the Revolution American History Scholarship.

This will be a one-year scholarship award of $1,000 and may be repeated in future years. The UNCP history faculty will select the recipient, who may be either a full-time or part-time undergraduate in any year of study. At the end of the academic year, the recipient will be required to submit to the Secretary of the Sons of the Revolution a typed research paper on an appropriate topic as part of the Chapter’s evaluation process. The Chapter will reserve the right to publish the paper in its publications.

Max M. Weinstein Memorial Scholarship

This non-endowed scholarship is awarded annually to a history major. The recipient is selected on the basis of scholarship.

DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATION

Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. (WRAL) Endowed Broadcasting Scholarship

The scholarship is provided annually to a student in the Broadcasting contract degree program. The student must carry a full course load of twelve hours or more, maintain an acceptable standard of academic performance and provide a commitment to WNCP-TV. The award is renewable.

James A. Comstock Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded annually to students majoring in the field of Broadcast Engineering.