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Institutional Scholarships
Scholarships from Other Sources
You may be eligible for scholarships offered by corporations,
foundations, churches, civic organizations, and even your parents' employer.
Please notify the Financial Aid Office as soon as you learn about an award so
that adjustments can be made in your financial aid package.
Lees-McRae's policy is to include all scholarships received in
your financial aid package as resources to help meet your financial need.
The Financial Aid Office has compiled a comprehensive list of outside
scholarship resources for students that include several search engines for
students to continue their search for additional scholarship resources that are
not listed. The list can be found on the
External Scholarships page.
Below are several restricted Scholarships offered to students attending
Lees-McRae College. A brief description of the eligibility criteria and
the selection follows each resource. Unless otherwise noted, the
scholarships are administered and awarded by the Financial Aid Office at
Lees-McRae. All
students who have been accepted to Lees-McRae College are eligible for these
scholarships. No separate application is required.
Robert C. & Sadie G. Anderson Foundation Scholarship
Awarded to students based on financial need and academic training, restricted
to a female Presbyterian student.
Alexa & Anne Binnion Scholarship
Awarded to a
continuing student in good academic standing.
Cain Foundation Math Scholarship
Available to a limited
number of students with a 3.0 GPA and special interest in teaching math.
Selected by the Provost/Dean of the Faculty and Chair of the Division of
Education.
Coffey Foundation Scholarship
Awarded annually to
assist students who attend Lees-McRae College. Award is based on scholastic
achievement, character, and financial need. Priority will be given to students
from Caldwell County.
Eastman Chemical Company Mathematics Scholarship
Available to a limited number of students with at least a 3.0 GPA and a special
interest in teaching math. Selected by the Provost/Dean of the Faculty and the
Chair of the Division of Education.
Glade Valley Scholarship
Awarded annually to North
Carolina resident students from middle-income families. These students must be
in good academic standing. Priority will be given to students from the mountains
of Western North Carolina.
Frank Hale Scholarship
Awarded to deserving students
who have financial need and who would otherwise not be able to attend college.
Lewis Hall Scholarship
Established by members of
The Order of the Tower. This scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving
student who has shown exceptional service to the College.
High Country Scholarship
Awarded annually to students
from Avery, Watauga, Mitchell, Ashe, Alleghany, and Yancey Counties of North
Carolina. Students will be selected on the basis of academics, leadership, and
citizenship.
McClure Foundation Scholarship
Assists financially
deserving and academically promising residents of Western North Carolina. Rural
residents will be given preference. Evidence of Christian character and the
desire to be of service to humankind are of basic importance. Normally,
scholarships are awarded only to high-school graduates enrolling at Lees-McRae
as first-time freshmen. Applications are available from guidance offices in
high-schools of Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Clay, Graham,
Haywood, Henderson, Hoke, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell,
Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, and Yancey Counties.
Missionary Emergency Fund Scholarship
Available for
sons and daughters of ministers or those involved in missionary work, or for
students preparing to enter into Christian service. Selected by the Board of
Directors of the Missionary Emergency Fund.
Frank & Annie Belle Perry Scholarship
Given in
memory of Frank and Annie Belle Perry. Preference is given to students studying
religion and/or intending to enter the Christian Ministry. Selected by the Perry
Memorial Scholarship Committee. Application may be obtained from the Financial
Aid Office.
C.L. Robbins Scholarship
Awarded to a student from
Caldwell county, North Carolina, who demonstrates financial need and
satisfactory scholastic standing.
Mary Mildred Sullivan Scholarship
Given by the Trustees
of the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation of New York in memory of Mary Mildred
Sullivan. Selection is made by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee based on
character, ability and financial need.
George Hammond Sullivan Scholarship
Awarded annually in
memory of George H. Sullivan, of New York, by the Mary Mildred Sullivan Chapter,
United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Trustee Leadership Scholarship
Awarded to rising
juniors or seniors with a minimum 2.5 GPA who have demonstrated leadership
potential. Funded by the generosity of the Board of Trustees. Selected by the
Director of Financial Aid.
UPS Scholarship
Awarded annually based on academic
merit and financial need.
Neron Wilson Math Scholarship
Given annually to an
undergraduate based on superior achievement in math. It is presented at the
Honors & Awards ceremony.
Endowed Scholarships
Following
are the endowed funds at Lees-McRae College from which annual scholarships are
awarded. Each of these funds has its own standards and award criteria, and each
is considered part of the college's permanent endowment. Persons interested in
information about establishing an endowed fund should contact the Institutional
Advancement Office.
All
students who have been accepted to Lees-McRae College are eligible for these
scholarships. No separate application is required.
They are awarded up to but not exceeding the amount of the recipient’s
Institutional Scholarship amount.
Alesia
Ann Albritton Memorial Scholarship
Established by the students of Lees-McRae College in
memory of their close friend, Alesia Ann Albritton, is presented annually to a
member of the Lady Bobcat Tennis Team selected by the tennis coach.
George I. Alden Scholarship
Established by the trustees of the George I. Alden
Trust, this scholarship is limited to students attending Lees-McRae from the
Southern Appalachian region, specifically Northwestern North Carolina, East
Tennessee and Southwestern Virginia. Recipients must demonstrate financial need
and academic potential.
Alumni Arts & Crafts Scholarship
These scholarships, from monies generated by the Alumni
Arts & Crafts Show, are awarded to upperclassmen who are in good academic
standing, possess good citizenship and leadership talent that would benefit the
campus. The President makes selection and the award is made at the Homecoming
ceremonies.
Alumni Council Scholarship
These scholarships are awarded to rising sophomores,
juniors and seniors who have financial need, a minimum GPA of 2.25, and who are
contributing members of the College community. Preference is given, but not
limited to descendants of Lees-McRae alumni. Selected by the Alumni Council
Scholarship Committee.
W.K. Armstrong Family Scholarship
Established in honor of the W.K. Armstrong family by
the late Virginia Abrams, longtime benefactor to Lees-McRae College. This
scholarship is awarded annually to students who demonstrate financial need.
Recipient is selected by the Director of Financial Aid.
Associates Trust Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually to new or
returning students who meet all of the required guidelines of Lees-McRae College
and who demonstrate financial need.
Doug & Grace Avery Scholarship
Given in memory of Captain Robert Douglas Avery and his
wife, this scholarship is awarded annually to deserving students.
For additional information on Robert D Avery, you can visit this site:
http://ncthunder.bravepages.com/mia/avery.html
Bachman Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually to students at
Lees-McRae College who are academically ambitious and have high integrity and
good character. Recipient is selected by the Financial Aid Scholarship
Committee.
Barr Family Scholarship
This scholarship, established by the Barr Family, is
limited to students from Ashe Central, Beaver Creek or Northwest Ashe
high-schools in North Carolina. Incoming freshmen or current Lees-McRae in good
academic standing may apply. Scholarships are renewable and recipients are
chosen by the President of Lees-McRae in consultation with the Director of
Financial Aid.
Bernhardt Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually to a Lees-McRae
student who demonstrates financial need and is in good academic standing with a
minimum GPA of 2.0. Priority is given, but not limited, to students from
Caldwell County, North Carolina.
Jennie Marr Bowness Scholarship
Established by Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Bowness in memory
of Mr. Bowness' mother, this scholarhip is awarded to a student from a
single-parent family who has financial need. Selected by the Director of
Financial Aid on submitted personal information.
Kate F. Bralley Scholarship
Recipient must be a student from a Russell County,
Virginia high-school, a bonafide resident of Russell County, Virginia for at
least five years, and be of good scholastic standing and moral character.
Application forms are available from the guidance offices of the Russell County
high-schools. Selected by the Kate F. Bralley Scholarship Committee upon the
recommendation of the Superintendent of Russell County Schools.
Carol Brinkley Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually to needy students
who otherwise would be unable to obtain a college education.
Broughman Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually to either an
entering freshmen or an upperclassman in good academic standing. Selected by the
Director of Financial Aid and Provost/Dean of the Faculty, with the approval of
the President.
Clark-Corpening Scholarship
Established in Memory of Dr. & Mrs. E.S. Clark and
Mr. Deward R. Corpening. This scholarship is awarded annually on the basis of
financial need.
Class of 1940 Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually to students based
on financial need. Selected by the Scholarship Committee and the Director of
Financial Aid.
Class of 1955 Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually to students based
on financial need. Selected by the Scholarship Committee and the Director of
Financial Aid.
Winnie Coxe Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually to students with
financial need, with first preference given to students considering nursing as a
profession. Selected by the Scholarship Committee and the Director of Financial
Aid.
Bradford Crain Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to the rising junior with
the highest GPA based on 30 credit-hours taken at Lees-McRae, who participates
in one of the College's recognized intercollegiate athletic programs, and who is
being teacher certified through Lees-McRae's Teacher Education Program. The
scholarship is renewable as long as the recipient remains in good academic
standing.
Crouse Family Scholarship
Awards are made on the basis of financial need.
Recipients must be residents of North Carolina and have a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Selection is made by the Director of Financial Aid.
Betsy Durland Davis Performing Arts Scholarship
Established by Dr. Philip Davis in honor of his wife,
Betsy Durland Davis, this scholarship is awarded annually to students who have
exhibited outstanding potential in the performing arts. Selected by the Chair of
the Division of Performing Arts and Director of Financial Aid.
Ettinger Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually to studnets from
the Southern Appalachian Region who demonstrate financial need and who otherwise
would not be able to attend college.
H.C. Evans Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually to deserving
students in honor of Dr. H.C. Evans, Jr., former president of Lees-McRae.
H. Jack Faw Scholarship
Given in memory of H. Jack Faw, these awards are based
on good academic standing, character and financial need. Priority is given to
students from Catawba County, North Carolina.
Reuben E. Faw Scholarship
Given in memory of Reuben E. Faw, these scholarships
are awarded annually on the basis of financial need, scholarship, and
exceptional character. Priority is given to students from Catawba County, North
Carolina.
Shirley Vickers Ferguson Endowed Scholarship
Established in memory of Shirley Vickers Ferguson by her husband Robert, this
scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate financial need and must
participate in work study. This is a renewable scholarship as long as the
recipient continues to make satisfactory progress toward graduation.
Gibboney Educational Fund Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually to students who
intend to prepare for the Christian ministry of full-time church work, or to
students of outstanding ability and Christian character.
Barbara Tuttle Hale Scholarship
Established by W.C. Hale in memory of his wife, Barbara
Tuttle Hale, this scholarship is awarded annually to a student who is a resident
of East Tennessee.
Grady Harmon Scholarship
This scholarship was established in honor and memory of
Grady R. Harmon by his daughter. Initial awards are to incoming freshmen with
financial need. Priority is given to students from Gaston County, North
Carolina. Selected by the Director of Financial Aid, Vice President of
Institutional Advancement and Mrs. Barbara Miller.
Bruce Hathaway, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Given in memory of Bruce E. Hathaway, Jr., this
scholarship is available to a male who exemplified leadership abilities or
talent in scholarship, sports, music, campus government affairs, or other areas
conducive to the well-being of Lees-McRae College. Selected by the President,
Director of Financial Aid, and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Hathaway, Sr.
Zachery Palmer Hayes Scholarship
This four-year scholarship is based on financial need
and is awarded to a student who shows good potential that may not be reflected
in his/her academic record. Based on good academic standing, the scholarship
will be renewed each year.
W.A. Hearst Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a first-generation
student from the Southern Appalachian region who demonstrates need and shows
promise for success in college.
Ed Heppart Scholarship
These awards are made to assist student tutors.
Herndon Memorial Scholarship
Established by Charles T. Herndon, III in memory of his
father Charles T. Herndon II, these scholarships are awarded to a North Carolina
or Tennessee student who has lost one or both parents.
Thad Herndon Scholarship
Established by Charles T. Herndon, IV in honor of his
father Charles T. Herndon, III. These scholarships are awarded annually to a
North Carolina or Tennessee student who has lost one or both parents.
John & Abby Seals Hildebrand Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually to one student
bases on scholastic achievement. Selected by the President.
Fred Reid Jones Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is given in memory of Fred Reid Jones
who was the Student Body President at Lees-McRae in 1942-1943 and was killed in
action during World War II. This scholarship is awarded annually to well-rounded
individuals with a genuined interest in furthering their education.
George Jones Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to freshmen and sophomore
students of Guilford, Randolph, and Alamance Counties who preferably, but not
necessarily are pursuing Business Administration and/or Religion. Based on need,
moral character, leadership and citizenship, this scholarship is renewable for a
second year if a minimum 3.0 GPA is maintained.
Linda Trotter Jones Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually to outstanding
students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and continued exemplary conduct. Selected by
the Scholarship Committee.
Richard Keyes Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually to students from
Greensboro or Guilford County, North Carolina who have maintained a minimum 2.5
GPA.
Kubota Scholarship
This scholarship is based on financial need and is
awarded to students who practice and support personal integrity and who
demonstrate strong academic and leadership potential. Selected by the President
and the Director of Financial Aid.
E.L. Pete Lafferty Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually to a student
majoring in science who has contributed time and service to the betterment of
the college. Established in honor of E.L. Pete Lafferty (1931-1969), former
Instructor and Adminstrative Dean.
Leggett Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually to deserving
students who are in good academic standing.
David A. Long, III Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually to students from
the High Country who demonstrate financial need. Preference is made, but not
limited, to a son or daughter of a Presbyterian Minister.
John W. Luke Scholarship
This scholarship, based on financial need, is awarded
to a resident of the High Country of North Carolina (Alleghany, Ashe, Avery,
Mitchell, Watauga, and yancey counties), who is rising junior at Lees-McRae with
at least a 2.5 GPA, and good standing with the college. The recipient must also
be a proven good citizen and demonstrate leadership abilities. Preference will
be given to students who indicate an interest in pursuing a career in religious
work.
Trey McCollum Scholarship
Given in memory of Trey McCollum with preference to
students from the coastal areas of South Carolina.
Samuel Scott McConnell Scholarship
Given in memory of Samuel Scott McConnell by his
brother, John McConnell, this scholarship is awarded at Honors and Awards Day to
a student who demonstrates strong academic background and leadership.
Paul McEwen Scholarship
This scholarship is given in memory of Paul McEwen to a
deserving student who has a large financial need. Selected by the President and
the Director of Financial Aid.
E.H. & Julia E. Morris Scholarship
This memorial scholarship is awarded to deserving
students, selected by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee.
Margaret Tufts Neal Scholarship
The recipient of this award must be in good academic
standing, exhibit good citizenship and demonstrate talent and/or leadership
ability which would benefit the campus and programs of Lees-McRae College. Upon
the recommendation of the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee, the President
shall name the recipient and award the scholarship each year.
Ann & Sam Peters Scholarship
Preference will be given to students from Avery County
who exhibit leadership abilities and who have demonstrated financial need.
Recipients must remain in good academic standing to receive this scholarship.
President's David Batten Craft Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually to the two
students (male & female) with the highest grade point averages at the end of
their junior year.
Edith Robbins Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually to assist a
deserving student to attend Lees-McRae College.
R.C. Robbins Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually to deserving
students whose character, attitude, and financial need will be taken into
consideration. Priority given to students from Watauga, Avery, Burke, and
Caldwell Counties of North Carolilna.
Durwood Roberts Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually to a student in
good academic standing who demonstrates financial need.
Roots & Wings Scholarship
These merit scholarships provide support to deserving
students.
Katherine F. Shapard Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving and
promising junior or senior Performing Arts student in good academic standing.
Priority is given to students from the High Country of North Carolina. Selected
by the President upon recommendation by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee.
Norma Shiring Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a deserving student and
selected by the Financial Aid Scholarship Committee.
Clifford Halsey Shirley Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to students from the
Appalachian region who show academic promise, interest in serving society, and
who are enrolled in the Summer Studies program.
O'Dell Smith Scholarship
The O'Dell Smith Residence Life Scholarship is awarded
annually to an individual who has excelled in the position of Resident Assistant
during the previous year and who plans to continue in that position for the
coming year. Estabished in 1990 by family and friends of O'Dell Smith, in
recognition of his many years of service to Lees-McRae College as Vice
President/Dean of Students.
Robert Street Memorial Scholarship
Given in memory of Robert Street, this scholarship is
available to any student regardless of geographic origins. This award will be
made to a gifted student with leadership, music, or athletic ability.
Clara Tompkins Scholarship
Awards for work-study scholarships will be disbursed by
the Director of Financial Aid on the basis of individual student needs.
Betty Cashion Wilson Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a North Carolina
resident who has demonstrated academic merit and financial need. Selected by the
President.
Elizabeth J. Wiseman Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to students in need of
financial assistance.
Margaret Jones Witherow Music Scholarship
Established by Dr. J. Fred Witherow, DDS, as a
memorial to his wife, this scholarship is awarded to a student of Musical
Theatre who intends to pursue a career in music. Selected by the
Scholarship Committee.
Sophia Banner Witt Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually in memory of
Sophia Banner Witt by her daughters. Selected by the Financial Aid Scholarship
Committee.
John Yelton Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually to worthy and
well-rounded students who show promise in academics. Financial need can be taken
into consideration.
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