Donor-Funded Scholarships

A UNCW education should be an option for any qualified student, and donor-funded scholarships allow many to have a complete experience while being rewarded for their hard work.

Thanks to our donors who support scholarships, over 600 awards are made each academic year. We are proud of the difference these awards make for our students.

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To learn more about these scholarships please contact:

Tim McClain
Director, Legacy Gift Planning
(910) 962.3214
mcclaint@uncw.edu

 

Awards by Category

Alumni Association Scholarships

The Cape Fear Bank/John Cameron Coburn Scholarship was created by Cape Fear Bank and John Cameron Coburn and will be used to recruit and retain students.

The Hugh Henry Fox UNCW Alumni Association Scholarship is in memory of Wilmington College’s first graduate, Hugh Henry Fox ’49.

The Jim A. Humphries Memorial Scholarship was created by family members, classmates, and friends of Mr. Humphries to honor his memory and to recognize the leadership he demonstrated while a student at UNCW.

The Mary Catherine, Susan, and Elizabeth James Alumni Scholarship was created by their father, Thorne James, to honor his daughter’s academic achievements at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and their love for their alma mater, to recognize the value of an education and to financially assist and enable other young people to reach similar academic goals at UNCW.

The Alumni Association Bob King Scholarship was created and funded by the Alumni Association to honor Bob King for his long-term and significant support of the association and the university.

The Lewis/ Wiley Alumni Fellowship was created by the Alumni Association in order to further strengthen the Graduate School.

The Perry Daniel Lockamy, Jr. Memorial Scholarship was created by the UNCW Alumni Association (“UNCWAA”) in memory of Perry Daniel Lockamy, Jr. in recognition of Mr. Lockamy’s love and commitment to the UNCWAA. 

The Sara Fussell Messer ‘66 Alumni Scholarship was created by Sara Messer to recognize the value of an education and her love of it and her alma mater, as well as providing support for the needs of current and future UNCW students.

The Geraldine King Morris Nursing Scholarship was established by Lieutenant General (Retired) John W. (Jack) Morris and his children in memory of his wife and their mother, Geraldine King Morris, and to honor her lifelong devotion to the nursing profession. Mrs. Morris was a native of Wilmington and attended James Walker Nurses Training, where she received her accreditation as a registered nurse, and in 1944 joined the Army Nurse Corps. Nursing was a profession of which she was proud and remained proficient throughout her lifetime. It is for this reason that the family has chosen to memorialize Mrs. Morris by providing a scholarship that will assist others who wish to pursue a profession in nursing.

The Triad Alumni Chapter Scholarship was created by the Triad Alumni Chapter in effort to encourage high-ability students from the chapter’s region to attend UNCW.

The Gerald Shinn UNCW Alumni Association Merit Scholarship is in honor of Dr. Gerald H. Shinn, professor of philosophy and religion at UNCW from 1967 to 1995.

The Alumni Association Pat Corcoran Smith Scholarship was created by the Alumni Association to honor Pat Corcoran Smith for her outstanding service as executive director of the association and the university's Alumni Relations Program.

The Wilmington College Alumni Merit Scholarship provides a scholarship to an incoming or currently enrolled undergraduate student. The scholarship is in honor of Wilmington College alumni and faculty who attended or taught at this institution before it was accepted into the University of North Carolina System in 1969. Wilmington College was established in 1947.

The Watson College of Education Alumni Chapter Scholarship was created by the Watson School of Education Alumni Chapter and will be used to assist students interested in pursuing a degree offered by the school.

Athletic Scholarships

The Allen Family SAA Endowed Scholarship was created by Pete Gratale for Dave Allen and his family for the purpose of assisting the UNCW Men's & Women's Swimming programs.

The Aqua Hawks Swimming & Diving Scholarship was created by the generous gifts of past athletes, parents of athletes and supporters of the Aqua Hawks a fundraising club for the UNCW Swimming and Diving teams.

The Gwen Austin Scholarship for Women's Basketball was created in 2021 by Gwen Austin, a past member of UNCW's Women's Basketball team and UNCW's all-time leader in scoring (2,056 points), rebounding (1,290 rebounds) and blocked shots (222 blocks). In 2009 she was honored by the Colonial Athletic Association as one of the league's legends during its annual program to honor past greats of the game. In 2014, her number "23" was hung in the rafters of Trask Coliseum, becoming the first women's basketball player to be so honored.

The BB&T SAA Endowed Scholarship was established by BB&T for student-athletes at UNCW.

The Beck Family Foundation Scholarship in Athletics Endowment was created in 2018 honor of Emily Nolan Joseph. This scholarship will be used to assist student athletes in the men's basketball program at UNCW. 

The Boseman-Jarrell Softball Scholarship was created by Mark Griffis and Dave Robertson in honor of Melissa Jarrell, former coach of the UNCW women’s softball team, and former NC State Senator Julia Boseman.

The Bradley-Doppes SAA Scholarship was established by family members and friends to honor Peg Bradley-Doppes and Gary Doppes to provide scholarship support to student athletes.

The Brewer Family Scholarship was created by gifts from the Brewer Family Foundation and provides scholarship assistance to student athletes as UNCW. 

The William J. Brooks Baseball Support Fund was established in 1997 by former players and colleagues in appreciation of Coach Brooks’ forty-year tenure at Wilmington College and UNCW. Under his leadership, the university developed from a two-sport junior college to a sixteen-sport NCAA Division I program.

The David A. Broome and Family Golf Scholarship was created by David A. Broome so that those who may have financial or individual hardships can continue their education and play a sport that interests them. When David was growing up, his dad would take him to the golf course and let him walk with him. He shared his expertise with David, which helped him grow more interested in the sport and eventually, David made the high school team. The scholarship will be used to assist student athletes in the Golf program at UNCW. 
 
The Ann McDonald Brown & Catherine Brown Floyd SAA Scholarship was created by Willis D. Brown and David Floyd for Student/Athletes at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

The Jean Hopkins Bullock SAA Endowed Scholarship was established by Mrs. Bullock, a 1968 graduate of Wilmington College and former instructor in the Watson College of Education, to financially assist student-athletes majoring in education within the Watson College of Education.

The Cape Fear Sports Medicine SAA Scholarship was created by Dr. Dale Boyd for a student-athlete on the men’s soccer team.

The Dr. C. Sue Combs Athletic Scholarship in Health and Applied Human Sciences Endowment was created by Dr. C. Sue Combs, who served as a faculty member in the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences at UNCW for thirty-four years. Dr. Combs was a UNCW Faculty Athletic Representative, serving as the liaison between faculty and student-athletes. She also served as the Program Coordinator for Physical Education and Health and Healthful Living Education, and previously served as Chair of the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation at UNCW. The scholarship will be used to assist student-athletes in any sport, pursuing a degree in the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences.

The Jon Cooke Scholarship was created by Jason Brett ‘01 and Seth Holloman ‘02 in memory of their late friend, Jon Cooke ‘02.

The Janet and Mickey Corcoran SAA Scholarship was created by Janet and Mickey Corcoran for student-athletes and the University of North Carolina Wilmington.

The Country Club of Landfall Athletic Scholarship in Women's Golf was created by the Country Club of Landfall to assist student-athletes in the women's golf program at UNCW.

The Stirling Coward SAA Endowed Scholarship was created Douglas Fox and supporters of the UNCW men’s baseball program for a student-athlete on the men’s baseball team.

The Crocker Family SAA Endowed Scholarship was created by the Kay Crocker family for the purpose of assisting the UNCW athletic program.

The Crocker Marine SAA Endowed Scholarship was created by Eddie Smith, Chairman and CEO of Grady White Boats, Inc., to honor Kay Crocker for his dealership success and in recognition of his long-time support to the University of North Carolina Wilmington.

The George & Catherine Diab Scholarship created by Steve, Robert and Barbara in honor of their parents are creating the scholarship to support the athletic program at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

The Duea and Smith Family Baseball Scholarship was created in 2017 by Mr. Jonathan "Jody" Duea and his sibling, Dr. Stephanie D. Smith, in order to assist student athletes in the Baseball program at UNCW.  Jody and Stephanie are both longtime supporters of Seahawk Athletics.  Jody is a committed friend of the university and well known within the Wilmington community. Stephanie currently serves as Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing at UNCW.   Both Stephanie and Jody wish for this scholarship to help the Baseball coach recruit and retain talented student athletes.     

The Erdem Scholarship in Swimming and Diving was created by Erdem International, LLC. The scholarship will be used to assist student athletes in the swimming program at UNCW with the donors’ preference being to support international student-athletes where possible.

The Eshelman SAA Scholarship created by Dr. Eshelman to support the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with six full in-state scholarships.

The Exum Outreach Award Travel Scholarship was created by Mr. Bert and Mrs. Kimberly Exum in 2010. This award is intended to recognize and support students who have shown an interest or have participated in outreach or service learning work. 

The Exum Outreach Award Endowed Scholarship was created by Bert & Kimberly Exum to assist student-athletes at UNCW. Although not a specific criteria of the award, it is intended to recognize and support students who have shown an interest or have participated in outreach or service learning work with a faith-based organization.

The Michael Paul Foucht Memorial Scholarship was created by Cara Beth Foucht in memory of late husband, Mike, an alumnus of UNCW. In 204 starts as an outfielder for the Seahawks between 1997 and 2000, he hit 28 home runs and compiled 115 RBI.

The June Benton Gray Scholarship in Volleyball was created by June Gray, a 1986 graduate.

The William “Bill” Harris SAA Scholarship was established by an anonymous donor in honor of Mr. Harris, a long-time supporter of UNCW Baseball, to provide scholarship support for student-athletes at UNCW.

The Richard Harrison Memorial Scholarship was created by Bettie Harrison in memory of her husband, Richard, an avid and loyal supporter of Seahawk athletics.

Harry and Jake UNCW Men’s Soccer Scholarship in Athletics was created by Paul VanCompernolle to recognize Head Men's Soccer Coach Aidan Heaney's son, Harry, along with his son, Jacob VanCompernolle. The scholarship will be used to assist a student athlete in the men's soccer program.

The Chuck Hobgood Scholarship in Athletics was created by the Board of Directors of North Carolina Amateur Sports to recognize the tireless efforts of the organization's president, Chuck Hobgood.

The Ransford S. Jones Scholarship in Athletics was created by Mr. Patrick Farfour '00 in memory of his departed friend, Ransford S. Jones '98.

The James T. and Beverlyn B. Jones SAA Endowed Scholarship was created by James T. and Beverlyn B. Jones to financially assist student/athletes who might otherwise not have an opportunity to attend the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

The Lee and Doris King Baseball Scholarship was created by Donald Lee King a 1989 UNCW alumnus and longtime supporter of UNCW Athletics in order to support an athlete within the baseball program.

The Janice Kingoff Memorial Scholarship in Men's Basketball was created by Michael and Andrew Kingoff to honor their mother, Janice Kingoff - a UNCW alumna and long-time supporter of the Seahawks. The scholarship will be used to assist student athletes in the Men's Basketball program.

The Calvin Lane Soccer Alumni SAA Scholarship was created by Ashley Dixon and supporters of the UNCW men’s soccer program for a Student-Athlete on the Men's Soccer Team at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

The Estell Lee SAA Scholarship was created by Estell Lee and will support student athletes.

The Lentz Family Memorial Scholarship in Athletics was created by the family and friends of Kenneth A. Lentz and Larry W. Lentz.

The Richard “Grey” Liston Scholarship in Athletics was created by Gail and Richard Liston, proud parents of Grey Liston, a four- year member of the UNCW Seahawk Swimming and Diving team from 2003-2007. Grey died in July, 2013, in the Mount Olympus National Park as the result of a mountaineering accident. The scholarship will be used to assist student athletes in the Swimming and Diving program at UNCW.

The Lois and Bill Lundberg Memorial Scholarship in Athletics Endowment was created in 2017 by Stephanie Lundberg Mayew '03, and her husband James Patrick Mayew '00, '02, '05M. The award was established in honor of Stephanie's parents, Lois and Bill Lundberg, who were avid supporters of Women's Soccer. 

The Charlie Maultsby Memorial Scholarship for UNCW Baseball  was created by Beverly "Kris" Stevens to honor the memory of John C. Maultsby, Jr. '73 who played baseball at UNCW. The scholarship will be used to assist student athletes in the baseball program at UNCW.

The Jim and Peggy Mahony Baseball Scholarship was created by Peggy and Jim Mahony, longtime supporters of UNCW, in order to support the Men's Baseball Team. 

The Catherine S. Mayo Family SAA Endowed Scholarship was created by Mr. William F. Mayo in memory of his late wife, Catherine, for the purpose of assisting the UNCW Athletics Programs.

The Louise Flynn McColl Scholarship in Athletics was created by friends of Louise McColl in honor of her years of service to the citizens of Southeastern North Carolina and her interest in women's athletics at UNCW. Louise is a devoted leader in her community. She spends countless and thankless hours working to improve schools, churches, government affairs, non-profits, women's groups and community organizations. She has always been an avid sports fan and recognizes the value of athletics in shaping the lives of young women. 

The Paul Miller SAA Scholarship was created to honor former UNCW Athletic Director Paul Miller, and provides scholarship funds for a student-athlete at UNCW.

The Pauline and Edward Nesselroade SAA Endowed Scholarship was established by Pauline and Edward Nesselroade to support the athletic program at UNCW.

The Nixon SAA Scholarship was established by Dr. W. P. Nixon, Jr., to provide scholarships for student-athletes at UNCW.

The Pawn USA, David L. Jones Sr., Pete Jones, and Janet Monterose Scholarship in Athletics, originally known as the David Jones SAA Endowed Scholarship, was created in 1990 by Mr. David Jones Sr. The award was renamed in 2018 in recognition of the support from Pawn USA owners, Janet Monterose, Pete Jones and David Jones, all longtime supporters of the university and UNCW athletics. 

The Porter SAA Endowed Scholarship was created by UNCW faculty member Dr. Thomas Porter to support student-athletes at UNCW.

The George W. & David A. Potter Memorial Endowed Scholarship was created by Ace Potter in memory of his George and David Potter and provides assistance to student athletes.

The Hugh Primrose Memorial Scholarship for Golf was created in 2020 by Claire H. Primrose '83, '14M to honor her late husband Hugh Primrose III, a member of the UNCW golf team from 1974 to 1977.

The Rebounders Club SAA Scholarship was created by the Rebounders Club to provide scholarship support to student athletes at UNCW.

The Vaughn and Krista Reynolds Athletics Scholarship in Business was established in 2021 by Vaughn '98, '99M and Krista '99 Reynolds to assist student-athletes pursuing a degree offered by the Cameron School of Business.

The James and Linda Register Baseball Scholarship Fund Endowment was created by lifelong residents of Wilmington and longtime supporters of the baseball team, James "Ronnie" and Linda Register. Ronnie passed away in 2016. 

The George Rountree, III & Sylvia Rountree SAA Endowed Scholarship was established by the Mr. and Mrs. Rountree to demonstrate their continued support to the basketball program at UNCW.

The William & Deborah Rudisill Scholarship in Athletics was created by Mr. and Mrs. Rudisill to assist student-athletes at UNCW.

The Josh Russo Scholarship in Softball was created in 2019 by John Russo, a committed member of the UNCW staff and loyal supporter of Seahawk Athletics. The scholarship will be used to assist student athletes in the softball program at UNCW.

The Mark Scalf SAA Scholarship
was established by Bryan Smith to honor Coach Scalf and to demonstrate his continued support of the baseball program at UNCW.

The Stan Seroka Scholarship in Athletics was created by Ken Seroka in memory of his father, Stan, who was an avid and loyal supporter of Seahawk Baseball. The scholarship will be used to assist baseball student-athletes at UNCW.

The Gary and Mary Jo Shipman SAA Endowed Scholarship was established by Mr. and Mrs. Shipman to continue their long-time support of the basketball program at UNCW.

The UNCW Men’s Basketball Alumni Scholarship in Athletics was created by a group of alumni and former members of the UNCW Men’s Basketball team.

The Catherine S. Warner SAA Scholarship was created by Mrs. Warner’s daughter, Deborah, to support student-athletes in the women’s golf program.

The David E. “Pop” Warner, Jr. Scholarship was established in 2001 by his daughter, Deborah. Mr. Warner was a long-time employee of UNCW and friend of the athletic department; he passed away in 2007. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a swimming or diving athlete.

The Bill and Jackie Warwick SAA Endowed Scholarship was established by the Warwick family for the purpose of assisting the UNCW athletic program.

The Waves of Wilmington Swim Team Endowed Scholarship was established with the generous gifts of past athletes, parents of athletes and supporters of the Waves of Wilmington Swim Team, a non-profit organization and member of USA Swimming and North Carolina Swimming.

The Alexander Weide Soccer Scholarship was created by Christl Weide in memory of her husband, Alexander Weide, whose passion for soccer led him to become a coach and an author, and who played an integral part in bringing organized soccer to New Hanover County. The scholarship will support student- athletes in soccer.

The E.L. White SAA Endowed Scholarship was established in 1979 with a gift originally made in 1967 to Wilmington College from the estate of Mr. E. L. White, a community leader and former mayor of the city of Wilmington.

The Timothy Neil Wright Scholarship in Athletics was created by Russell H. Sneeden III in memory of Mr. Wright, a man who loved his family, a proud father and dear friend to many people. As an active member of the Wilmington-area golfing community, he actively participated in local charity events and corporate outings. Timmy had a great competitive spirit and always came through in the clutch with a shot or a putt that needed to be made. This scholarship is being created to honor his skill and to allow a student athlete the opportunity to play golf competitively at UNCW. The scholarship will be used to assist student athletes in the Men's Golf program at UNCW.

The PolyQuest, Inc./The Landfall Tradition Athletic Scholarship in Women's Golf was created by PolyQuest, Inc. in partnership with The Landfall Tradition to assist student athletes in the women's golf program at UNCW.

The Landfall Tradition Athletic Scholarship in Women's Golf was was created via proceeds from the annual Landfall Tradition Women's Golf Tournament. The scholarship will be used to assist student athletes in the women's golf program at UNCW.

The Seahawk Intercollegiate Athletic Scholarship in Men's Golf  was created by The Landfall Tradition to assist student-athletes in the men's golf program.

Distinguished Merit Scholarships

The Chancellor's Distinguished Merit Scholarship was created in 2016 by the Board of Directors of the UNCW Foundation in recognition of the university’s identified priority for additional merit scholarships to recruit and retain high-quality students. The scholarship is used to assist incoming freshmen.

The Stedman English Gage Distinguished Merit Scholarship was created in 2020 by Hannah and William Gage, in honor of their family's commitment to higher education and in memory of their son, Stedman English Gage. Stedman was a young man of keen intellect, a good and bold heart, charming wit, and a smile that could warm the world. He loved the outdoors, tennis, Carolina basketball, the North Carolina coast, reading books, and his family. Stedman was blessed with an adoring and large family but his love for his brother Dawson was his touchstone. The Gage family has been involved in the support and improvement of all levels of education for many decades and consider this tribute to be an appropriate memorial to their exceptional and dearly loved son, Stedman. Hannah and Bill also believe in the value in investing in one's community, which is part of their motivation to establish this scholarship in their local community at UNCW.

The Jean and Eric Rosenberg Distinguished Merit Scholarship was created in 2009 by Dr. and Mrs. Rosenberg to assist the university in attracting high ability students. The scholarship is used to assist students interested in pursuing a degree offered by the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

The Charles and Marian Sidbury Distinguished Merit Scholarship was created in 2014 by Charles and Marian Sidbury in honor of their long-time relationship with the university and their desire to assist deserving students who wish to attend UNCW.

The Bess N. Smith Distinguished Merit Scholarship was created in 2010 by William “Bill” N. Smith and Jean W. Smith in memory of Bill’s mother. The scholarship is used to assist students interested in pursuing a degree offered by UNCW.

Diversity Scholarships

The Allsbrook-Rudd Seahawk Opportunity Scholarship was created in 2021 by Jerry L. Allsbrook and Cathy J. Rudd. The scholarship will be used to assist the university in meeting its commitment to maintaining a campus environment that values a rich diversity in its student body.

The Amy Stuart Diversity Scholarship in Education was created by Eddie Stuart to honor his wife, Amy, and her commitment to excellence in public education. The scholarship will be used to assist students entering their internship semester in the Watson College of Education.

The Robert Beardsworth Diversity Scholarship
was created by Randy & Betty Ann Beardsworth, a local couple interested in supporting UNCW students who are members of the LGBTQIA Student Group and allied student groups.

The Books+4Us Diversity Scholarship was created by Cindy Linn to assist students in meeting their educational goals on their way to becoming stronger contributing members of our society. 

The Boseman-Tenhuisen Scholarship was created by L.S. "Bo" Dean and members of outWilmington.com, a local organization supporting UNCW students who are members of the LGBTQIA Student Group and allied student groups. The scholarship is inspired by a student member of LGBTQIA who faced considerable adversity and great hardship.

The James C. Braye Scholarship was created by Malcomb Coley to honor James C. Braye, a triple retiree, husband, father of five, grandfather of four, and fifty-five year member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. Mr. Braye has been a soldier, businessman, counselor, singer, cantor, and politician. Born in the Great Depression, no one told him about his limited prospects for success in life.

The Dr. Lolita B. Bryant, Abram Bishop and Family Endowed Scholarship for Diversity in Nursing was created in 2021 by Dr. Lolita Bennett Bryant, DNP ’20 (Gardner-Webb), MSN-NE ’11M (UNCW), BSN ’04 (UNCW), and a part of the School of Nursing faculty, in order to assist the university in meeting its commitment to maintaining a campus environment that values a rich diversity in its student body. Dr. Bryant is creating this scholarship in memory of her great-great Grandfather, Abram Bishop. Mr. Bishop owned and operated a small farm and raised his family in a home on the property where Trask Coliseum now resides. Dr. Bryant’s personal connection, coupled with her family’s legacy at UNCW, will continue to live on through the endowed scholarship. 

The Denis G. Carter Scholarship was established in honor of Dr. Carter and was initiated by the African American Graduate Association. It is available to an incoming freshman who has expressed an interest in pursuing a major with the Cameron School of Business.

The Centro Hispano Scholarship was created by Centro Hispano to assist students pursuing a degree from UNCW.

The Dr. Terry and Liz Coffey Diversity Scholarship was created by Dr. and Mrs. Coffey in honor of their commitment to UNCW and their interest in supporting first-generation college students.

The Elton and Michelle Daniels Capstone Scholarship in Public Administration was created by Elton and Michelle Daniels to assist the university in meeting its commitment to maintaining a campus environment that values rich diversity in its student body.

The Euran S. Daniels Scholarship was created by Mr. Euran S. Daniels to promote diversity and award academic merit. These principles have been significant in the life experience of the donor, and he wishes to further them through the recipients of this scholarship.

The Richard Ellington Diversity Scholarship in Health Science was created by Dr. and Mrs. Chris and Tracey Lantz and Mrs. Phyllis Leonard, in honor of Mr. Richard Ellington, for the purpose of offering support to diverse students in the College of Health and Human Services. The scholarship will support ongoing efforts to diversify the healthcare workforce and to provide opportunities for minority students.

The Mae Rachel Freeman Scholarship was created by gifts from family and friends of Mrs. Freeman.

The Dr. B. Frank Hall Scholarship in Philosophy and Religion was established in 2021 in memory of Dr. Hall. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Philosophy and Religion department, and to assist the university in meeting its commitment to maintaining a campus environment that values a rich in its student body. 

The Garcia Family Endowed Scholarship was created by Abigail and Angel Garcia for the purpose of giving back to their community. They believe this scholarship is a meaningful way to make an impact in the Latin American and immigrant communities by relieving students of the financial burden of higher education

The Greater Gift's Mary Hofmann Scholarship in Clinical Research Leadership was created by Greater Gift to honor Mary Hofmann Murphy, a clinical trial participant with a passion for improving diversity in the research industry. The scholarship will be used to assist the university in meeting its commitment to maintaining a campus environment that values a rich diversity in its student body.

The HEAL (Health Equity for Aspiring Leaders) Scholarship was created by Dr. Philip M. Brown, Jr. '88, his wife Christy M. Brown and their children, Philip and Sallie. The Browns are establishing this scholarship to assist UNCW in diversifying the professional healthcare workforce and to support non-traditional students.

The Nikkita Donyal Johnson Diversity Scholarship in Theatre was created by Ms. Johnson to assist students in the Department of Theatre.

The Douglas L. Johnson Memorial Scholarship was created by friends and family of Douglas L. Johnson to honor his memory and his service to his community and to the university.

The Sarah Faison Jones Diversity Scholarship was created by the family of Sarah Faison Jones.  She was recognized by Chancellor Rosemary DePaolo for being the inspiration behind two generations of Jones students attending and graduating from UNCW.  

The Jane Logan Lackey Scholarship was established in 1972 by E. G. Lackey, president of the Lackey Foundation in Winston-Salem, NC in order to support graduate students at UNCW. First priority is given to minority applicants who meet the criteria. 

The Market Street Used Tires and Auto Corporation Diversity Scholarship was created by Luis and Yeraldi Munguia in honor of Yeraldi's mother, who served as a role model and pillar of excellence for her daughter. The scholarship will assist students in meeting their education goals on the way to becoming stronger contributing members of our society.

The Muebleria El Nido Scholarship was created by Gustavo Rodea and Maria Guadalupe Duran for the purpose of leaving a legacy to their children. The scholarship is being created to assist students in meeting their education goals and to become stronger citizens by contributing to our society.

The Dr. Nathaniel S. Murrell Scholarship in Philosophy and Religion was established in 2021 in honor of Dr. Nathaniel S. Murrell. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Philosophy and Religion department, and to assist the university in meeting its commitment to maintaining a campus environment that values a rich in its student body. 

The Cornelius E. Nixon Jr. Diversity Scholarship was created by Ms. Carrie L. Nixon, in memory of her brother, Cornelius E. Nixon Jr.  The scholarship will be used to assist the university in meeting its commitment to maintaining a campus environment that values a rich diversity in its student body.

The Michael Mitchell, Sr. Diversity Scholarship was created in 2021 by Michael Mitchell, Jr. to honor his father, Michael Mitchell, Sr., a 1980 UNCW graduate. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Cameron School of Business at UNCW.

The Ralph H. Parker Scholarship was created and funded by alumni and friends of Ralph H. Parker, former director of the UNCW Office of Minority Affairs; to recognize his long-time service to UNCW.

The Stephen and Jennifer Pullum Diversity Scholarship was established in 2021 by Stephen and Jennifer Pullum to assist the university in meeting its commitment to maintaining a campus environment that values a rich diversity in its student body.

The Dr. Howard S. Rasheed Diversity Scholarship in Management was created in memory of Dr. Rasheed, a respected faculty member in the Management Department of the Cameron School of Business.

The Yousry Sayed Diversity Scholarship was established in 2021 by Yousry and Linda Sayed in honor of their commitment to UNCW’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. The scholarship will also be used to support students who are interested in science, technology, engineering and math.

The Dr. Lynne Reeder and Dr. Earl Sheridan Merit Scholarship was created by The Black Faculty and Staff Association in 2009. The fund, originally known as the UNCW Black Faculty and Staff Association Merit Scholarship, was renamed in 2020 in honor of former members Dr. B. Lynne Reeder and Dr. Earl Sheridan. This scholarship is intended to be used to assist the university in meeting its commitment to maintaining a campus environment that values a rich diversity in its student body.

The William A. and Joyce Sederburg Diversity Scholarship was created by Chancellor William A. Sederburg and his wife, Joyce, in honor of their service and commitment to UNCW.

The Sidberry Family Scholarship was created by Demetrius Sidberry, a 2005 UNCW graduate, in honor of the opportunities that he was afforded as a student, including his experience as an Upperman Scholar. Mr. Sidberry believes that UNCW helped prepare him for a career as a business executive and wishes to help in the recruitment and retention of high ability diverse students. The scholarship is used to assist the university in meeting its commitment to maintaining a campus environment that values a rich diversity in its student body. 

The Linda Upperman Smith Diversity Scholarship was created in 2019 by the university under the leadership of Chancellor Jose V. Sartarelli, in honor of Linda Upperman Smith's many years of involvement and support and her tireless dedication to diversity within the university community. The scholarship will be used to assist the university in meeting its commitment to maintaining a campus environment that values a rich diversity in its student body.

The Ernest A. Swain Scholarship
was created by the Omicron Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity to honor Ernest A. Swain, the man, his profession, and his service to the New Hanover County community. This scholarship will be used to assist in attracting freshmen students who are interested in studying any field, who are from diverse populations who have graduated from the New Hanover, Brunswick or Pender County School System.

The UNCW Diversity Scholarship Endowment was established to promote the university’s commitment to maintaining a campus environment that values a rich diversity of human beings among its faculty, staff, and students. The university defines diversity as the representation of populations shaped by historical circumstances, cultural identities, and/or varying socioeconomic circumstances.

The Dr. L. W. Upperman Scholarship
was created by Dr. Upperman in acknowledgement of his deep concern and desire to give something of substance and meaning to the African-American community. It is awarded annually to an incoming freshman resident of North Carolina with demonstrated interest in African-American heritage.

The Todd '05, '06M and Lauren Weeks Scholarship in Accountancy was established in 2021 by Todd Weeks, a 2005 and 2006 graduate of the Cameron School of Business, and his wife Lauren, to assist the university in meeting its commitment to maintaining a campus environment that values a rich diversity in its student body. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Accountancy and Business Law Department in the Cameron School of Business.

The Wells Fargo Bank Scholarship
was created by Wells Fargo Bank to assist UNCW in fulfilling its diversity goals as defined by its mission.  The scholarship is intended to assist students enrolled in the Cameron School of Business.

The Williston Alumni Scholarship was created by alumni of Williston Industrial and Williston Senior High Schools. It is awarded to a deserving freshman who has indicated an interest in the field of education.

Graduate Fellowships

The Ahuja Academy of Water Quality Fellowship was created by Dr. Satinder “Sut” Ahuja in recognition of his lifelong career in the pharmaceutical industry and his desire to improve quality of life. The fellowship will be used to assist graduate students engaged in research related to water quality.

The Dr. Ralph W. Brauer Fellowship was created through the estate of Dr. Brauer. It is intended to assist students enrolled in one of the graduate programs of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

The Kelly '00 and Jason '01, '11M Brett MSA Scholarship was created in 2018 by two time UNCW graduate Jason Brett, and his spouse and fellow alumna, Kelly. Jason wished for students with a background in Information Technology, who are now pursuing Master's degrees in Accountancy, to receive financial support and recognition in the same way that he did during his time as a student.

The Judith C. Bryan, Holden Beach Turtle Watch Fellowship in Marine Biology was created by the Holden Beach Turtle Watch Program and is intended to assist graduate students in Marine Biology.

The Grace M. Burton Promise of Excellence Fellowship was created in 2000 by Ms. Grace Burton to support graduate students in the Watson College of Education.

The Robert H. Byington Leadership Fellowship in Creative Writing was created by Mr. Philip Gerard to honor Dr. Robert H. Byington for his efforts in establishing the creative writing program at UNCW. This fellowship will be used to assist a M.F.A. student of outstanding creative achievement.

The Victor G. Collins Scholarship was created in memory of Victor G. Collins by Dr. Susan Hermanson. This scholarship is intended to assist students in the Master of Accountancy Program.

The Crider Family Graduate Fellowship in Business Administration was created by Clyde M. Crider, Jr., a 2001 graduate of UNCW and the Cameron School of Business. The fellowship will be used to assist a graduate student interested in pursuing a MBA degree offered by the Cameron School of Business.

The Jewel and Joseph Cross Scholarship in Education was created by Dr. Cathy Barlow in honor of her parents. This scholarship will assist students enrolled in the Watson College of Education and is either a licensure-only or Master of Arts in Teaching programs. 

The Dr. Charles Brooks Dodson Fellowship in English was created by Dr. Charles Brooks Dodson. 

The Francis Peter Fensel, Sr. Memorial Scholarship was created by Mrs. Fensel in memory of her late husband. The purpose of the fund is to give financial assistance to a graduate student in Marine Biology.

The Philip Furia Fellowship in Creative Writing was created by Laurie Patterson in 2019 in memory of Philip Furia, a beloved professor in the creative writing department who wrote many books of nonfiction. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Department of Creative Writing, in the Master of Fine Arts program. 

The Philip Gerard Graduate Fellowship was created by Charles F. Green, III, and is intended to be given to a graduate student of English working toward the M.F.A. in Creative Writing.

The Got-Em On Live Bait Club Fellowship was created by Got-Em On Live Bait Club to assist UNCW in attracting and rewarding graduate students whose interest and research focus on the issues affecting the fish population in the waters of Southeastern North Carolina.

The Christopher Gould Fellowship in English was created by Charles F. Green, III in honor of Dr. Christopher Gould, a distinguished member of the faculty of the UNCW Department of English, whose unpretentious nature and genial personality have endeared him to his colleagues. The fellowship will be used to assist students interested in pursuing a graduate degree offered by the UNCW Department of English.

The Owen Graham Kenan Scholarship was created by Mrs. Owen G. Kenan and her children in memory of her husband and their father, and will be used to assist graduate students in the Marine Biology program.

The Bernice Kert Fellowship in Creative Writing was created by Kathryn Kert Green, Elizabeth Jane Kert, and Charles Job Kert in memory of their mother, Mrs. Bernice Kert. The fellowship will be awarded to a student in the MFA program in the Department of Creative Writing.

The Charles F. Green Jr. Scholarship was created by Charles F. Green III to honor his father, Charles Frederick Green Jr., who, from among his own numerous interests, taught or otherwise imparted to one or more of his three sons an appreciation of history, military history, historical novels, current political and social news events, classical music, various participatory and spectator sports, chess and other card table games, business investments, photography, the grandeur of mountains, and extensive travels. This scholarship will support a graduate student of history.

The Holt Oil Fellowship in Public Administration was created by Hannah Holt and the Holt Oil Company in loving memory of Charles B. C. Holt. The Fellowship will be used to assist students interested in pursuing a Master of Public Administration degree.

The David W. Jessen, EY (Ernst & Young) MSA Fellowship was created by David Jessen and his spouse, Melissa. David retired as a partner with Ernst & Young after a distinguished 35 year career in public accounting. He joined the University of North Carolina at Wilmington Cameron School of Business as an Executive-in-Residence in 2008. He and Melissa were so impressed with the caliber of the students and their strong work ethic that they wanted to create an endowment to assist deserving students with their education. David and his spouse, Melissa, have been actively involved in several civic and charitable organizations over the past 40 years. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree in the Master of Science in Accountancy within the Cameron School of Business.

The Jane Logan Lackey Scholarship was established in 1972 by E. G. Lackey, president of the Lackey Foundation in Winston-Salem, NC in order to support students at UNCW.

The Lewis/ Wiley Alumni Fellowship was created by the Alumni Association in order to further strengthen the Graduate School. 

The Margaret Shannon Morton Fellowship was created by Doug and Susan Morton in memory of Doug’s great aunt, Margaret Shannon Morton, one of the original faculty members at Wilmington College. Miss Morton was the first professor in the Department of English (1947-1963) and the first Chairman of the English Department; from 1955-1965, she was the Dean of Women, as well as the advisor to the writing club. She retired in 1965 as professor emeritus. This fellowship will be used to assist graduate students in the Creative Writing program. 

The Lewis E. Nance Chemistry Fellowship was created by contributions given in memory of Dr. Nance. The fellowship is intended to assist the department in recruiting and retaining highly motivated students of chemistry.

The Linda and Charles Nance Fellowship in Creative Writing was created by Linda Nance in recognition of the outstanding accomplishments of the UNCW Department of Creative Writing and will be used to assist students interested in pursuing a graduate degree offered by the Department.

The North Carolina Azalea Festival Fellowship in Volunteerism and Civic Engagement was established in 2019 by the Board of Directors of the North Carolina Azalea Festival. The award will be used to assist students engaged in faculty-mentored learning activities at UNCW. 

The Dr. James F. and Frances B. Parnell Fellowship was created by Dr. and Mrs. James F. Parnell in recognition of his long-time tenure and service to the UNCW Biological Sciences Department. This award assists students in the Biology Department. 

The Joanne Rockness Scholarship was created to recognize the leadership of Dr. Rockness as the previous director of the Master of Science of Accountancy (MSA) program. It will be used to assist students in the Cameron School of Business who are enrolled in the MSA program.

The M. Tyrone Rowell Endowed Scholarship Fund was created by Charles F. Green, III to honor his friend “Ty” Rowell, who had a thirty-year career at the university. The scholarship is intended to provide tuition, fees and other support to graduate students of History who are working towards a Master’s degree at UNCW. 

The Yousry and Linda Sayed Graduate Fellowship was created in 2021 by Yousry and Linda Sayed, inspired by their interest in assisting the evolution of new programs related to pharmaceutical chemistry, building on the strengths in the areas of chemistry and biochemistry at UNCW. The fund is intended to attract high quality graduate students to the College of Arts and Sciences at UNCW in a pharmaceutical chemistry-related discipline. 

The Carole L. Smith, Ph.D. Fellowship in Chemistry was created by Dr. Carole L. Smith in order to assist students who are pursuing a Master of Science degree offered by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. 

The Sylvia and B.D. Schwartz Graduate Fellowship was created by Sylvia and B.D. Schwartz. This fellowship will be used to assist UNCW students in the graduate program.

The Dr. Micah Scott Fellowship in Nursing was created in 2020 in memory of Dr. Micah Scott, a beloved faculty member and Family Nurse Practitioner Program Director in the UNCW School of Nursing who passed away in July 2019. Dr. Scott became a Registered Nurse in 1981, earning her BSN in 1990 from Old Dominion University. She earned her Masters in Nursing degree and Family Nurse Practitioner in 1992 from the Medical College of Virginia. She transitioned from practice to a nurse educator in 1998 at her alma mater, ODU. During this time she also served our country as a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy (1986-2002), going on to earn her Ph.D. in 2009 from Hampton University. She also served as the FNP Program Director at ODU before moving to UNCW. Dr. Scott exemplified the qualities of a Nurse Practitioner, faculty, and friend. Those qualities included empathy, enthusiasm, integrity, kindness, positivity, and tenacity, especially in the face of adversity. Dr. Scott was not only a staunch student advocate but also a great leader in the School of Nursing. With her jovial spirit, she was always concerned for others, even in the face of her own obstacles. Dr. Scott did not know the meaning of giving up; facing life's hurdles with courage, hope and faith. Her life served as an example to those around her. 

The Lacy C. and Doris L. Sidbury Fellowship was created by Gwendolyn S. Solomon as a memorial to her parents Mr. and Mrs. Lacy Sidbury. This fellowship supports graduate students.

The Stamp Defiance Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Fellowship in History was created by the Stamp Defiance Chapter, organized on September 28, 1921. This fellowship honors the DAR, whose members use formal education and strong connections to their communities to make significant contributions to American society and culture. The fellowship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Department of History. 

The Susan Goodman Stern Fellowship was created by Ms. Stern in honor of faculty member Dr. Larry Usilton, Dr. Larry Cable and Dr. John Haley and in appreciation of their dedication to teaching students. This fellowship will be used to support UNCW’s graduate program in history.

The Ulicny-Gazza Nurse Educator Scholarship was created by faculty member, Elizabeth A. Gazza, PhD, RN, LCCE, FACCE to assist students in the Master of Nursing, Nurse Educator program who receive little to no continuing education support from their employer. 

The Aswani K. Volety Fellowship in Arts and Sciences was created in 2021 by Yousry and Linda Sayed in honor of their friendship with Dr. Volety and his contributions to UNCW where he served as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences for five years.
 
The Elwood Walker Fellowship was created in 1994 by J. Elwood Walker to assist students in the Cameron School of Business. 

The Nieka "Sean" Wright Memorial Fellowship in World Languages and Cultures was created in 2013 by the faculty of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures (now the Department of World Languages and Cultures). Sean, a native of Southeastern North Carolina, was a graduate student in the Master's in Spanish program at UNCW. He completed his M.A. in December 2011. He was a conscientious, intelligent student who devoted a lot of his time to his studies and to helping others. He passed away on April 29, 2012. The fellowship will he used to assist students interested in pursuing a graduate degree offered by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. 

Honors Scholarships

The Ahuja Academy of Water Quality Undergraduate Research Award was created by Dr. Satinder “Sut” Ahuja in recognition of his lifelong career in the pharmaceutical industry and his desire to improve quality of life. The award will be used to assist undergraduate students engaged in faculty-mentored research related to water quality at UNCW.

The Erleen Burbage Alexander Honors Scholarship Endowment was established by C. Edward Alexander in memory of his mother.

The Bank of America Merit Scholarship was created to support students within the UNCW Honors Scholars College.

The Carl and Janice Brown Merit Scholarship was created by Mr. and Mrs. Brown in appreciation of the mission and challenges facing those academic departments within the College of Arts and Sciences, and is used by the college to recruit and retain academically strong students within those departments.

The William Joseph Boney Memorial Scholarship was created to support a UNCW student who graduated from a North Carolina high school. 

The Chancellor’s Distinguished Merit Scholarship was created in 2016 by the Board of Directors of the UNCW Foundation in recognition of the university’s identified priority for additional merit scholarships to recruit and retain high-quality students. The scholarship is used to assist incoming freshmen. 

The Elizabeth “Betsy” Ervin Women’s Resource Center Scholarship was created in honor of Elizabeth "Betsy" Ervin, founder of the Women's Resource Center, and will be used to assist continuing honors students at UNCW.

The Emmett and Gladys Corbett Scholarship was established by Dr. Richard J. Corbett in memory of his father and in honor of his mother. It is intended to recruit and retain academically strong students.

The Lenwood “Bo” Dean, Jr. Honors Scholarship was created by Dave Robertson, Mark Griffis, and friends to honor Bo Dean for his selfless dedication, spirit and relentless giving to the students he nurtures. This scholarship will be used to assist incoming freshmen students enrolled in the Honors Program.

The Margaret Cameron Edge Scholarship was created by Margaret's family in her memory. After graduating from John T. Hoggard High School in 1976, Margaret attended the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and received a degree in Psychology. Before devoting her time to caring for her horses and family, Margaret worked for Piedmont Airlines and later US Airways. Anyone who knew Margaret understood her love of and passion for her horses. Rain or shine, she would be at the barn caring for or riding them. She was a talented rider who, from an early age, competed with distinction in the hunter shows throughout the country. Those who knew Margaret best will remember and admire her gentle kindness, beauty, intelligence, boundless courage, strength, wisdom and indomitable spirit. Margaret's family hopes that this scholarship will benefit students who identify with Margaret's love of animals. The scholarship will be used to assist students enrolled in the UNCW Honors Program.

The Friends of UNCW Scholarship was created by the Friends of UNCW, an organization that has promoted educational, scientific, and charitable, projects on behalf of the university since 1963. The purpose of this scholarship is to assist in-state freshman students enrolled in the Honors Program.

The Stedman English Gage Distinguished Merit Scholarship was created in 2020 by Hannah and William Gage, in honor of their family's commitment to higher education and in memory of their son, Stedman English Gage. Stedman was a young man of keen intellect, a good and bold heart, charming wit, and a smile that could warm the world. He loved the outdoors, tennis, Carolina basketball, the North Carolina coast, reading books, and his family. Stedman was blessed with an adoring and large family but his love for his brother Dawson was his touchstone. The Gage family has been involved in the support and improvement of all levels of education for many decades and consider this tribute to be an appropriate memorial to their exceptional and dearly loved son, Stedman. Hannah and Bill also believe in the value in investing in one's community, which is part of their motivation to establish this scholarship in their local community at UNCW.

The Dr. Ron and Janie Hill Honors Scholarship in Biology and Marine Biology was created by Dr. Ron Hill and his wife, Janie. The scholarship is used to assist students who are pursuing a degree offered by the Department of Biology and Marine Biology. 

The George Henry Hutaff Honors Scholarship was created by Mrs. Tabitha Hutaff McEachern in memory of her father, a prominent Wilmington businessman who established the Coca-Cola Bottling Works of Wilmington and surrounding counties. It provides scholarships for students enrolled in the Honors Scholars College.

The Intracoastal Realty Corporation Scholarship was established by the Intracoastal Realty Corporation and will be used to support students enrolled in the UNCW Honors Program.

The Jefferies and Faris Associates Merit Scholarship was created by Jefferies and Faris Associates to support students in the Honors College.

The James R. Leutze Merit Scholarships were established by the UNCW Foundation in honor and recognition of Chancellor Emeritus Leutze’s outstanding thirteen-year service to the university. The fund provides scholarships for incoming freshman, who are known as Leutze Scholars.

The Ada Zola King Dean Honors Scholarship in Nursing was created by friends and family of Ms. Dean. It is available to students in the Honors Scholars Program who have been accepted or plan to select a major with the School of Nursing.

The Levy/Bruce Honors Scholarship was created by UNCW alumni, colleagues, friends and family to recognize Dian Levy, the first director of the Honors Scholars Program, and Dr. Kate Bruce, the current director, who have shaped and expanded the program to become the excellent program that it is today. This scholarship will support students in the Honors Program.

The Devereux H. Lippitt Scholarship was created by Margaret Devereux Lippitt Rorison in memory of her father. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the University of North Carolina Wilmington.

The Henry Alexander Martindale Honors Scholarship was created by Harriet Hunter Johnson in memory of her grandfather, Henry Alexander Martindale. This scholarship will be used by the Honors Program in attracting and retaining a high caliber of students at UNCW Wilmington.

The Lucile Murchison Marvin Scholarship was established by the Lucile Murchison Marvin Foundation. The scholarship will be used to help students at UNCW.

The Dr. Robert A. Moore, Jr. Merit Scholarship was established as a memorial to Dr. Moore and is to assist the university in attracting academically gifted students.

The Edward and Pauline Nesselraode Merit Scholarship was created to support high achieving students who academic promise and demonstrate financial need.

The Porta-Nails, Inc. Scholarship was created to support residents of the Wilmington, NC area attending UNCW.

The Porter Honors College Scholarship in Business was created by Drs. Lee and Thomas Porter to assist students enrolled in the UNCW Honors Scholars College with an interest in pursuing a degree offered by the Cameron School of Business.

The Rotary Club of Wilmington Scholarship (Int’l) was created to financially assist two students enrolled at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. The scholarship is being created at UNCW to support a student from North Carolina and an international student attending the university.

The Ann Sherman-Skiba Fund for Undergraduate Research and Community Engagement was established in honor of Ms. Sherman-Skiba’s commitment to UNCW’s encouragement of experiential learning as a complement to curricular studies. The fund provides support for undergraduate research, particularly research that benefits the greater Wilmington community, and is administered by the UNCW Honors College.

The Aaron and Elizabeth Silverman Scholarship Fund was established by Mrs. Ray Silverman Lytton in honor of her parents. It provides in-state tuition and fees scholarships to academically strong students.

The Kenny Sumner Merit Scholarship was established by the Information Technology Systems division at UNCW. The scholarship will be used to assist students in the Honors College.

The Sunrise Homes, Inc. Scholarship was established by The Sunrise Homes, Inc. and is intended to provide undergraduate academic scholarships for students who enroll in the UNCW Honors Scholars College.

The Two Friends Scholarship was created by Agnes Beane and Lyell McMerty. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the University of North Carolina Wilmington and have been accepted into the honors program.

The UNCW Board of Visitors Undergraduate Research Fund was established by UNCW Board of Visitors to assist students engaged in faculty-mentored research.

The UNCW Faculty Merit Scholarship was created by the UNCW Faculty Senate to assist the university in recruiting academically talented students.

The Donald R. Watson Honors Scholarship was created to support UNCW students who graduated from a North Carolina high school.

The Wilmington East Rotary Club Scholarship was created by The Wilmington East Rotary Club for incoming freshman who has graduated from an accredited high school in New Hanover County or a New Hanover County student who has attained a high school equivalency grade.

The Wilmington West Rotary Club Scholarship was created by The Wilmington West Rotary Club and is intended to attract and retain academically strong students and is awarded to a student from southeastern North Carolina based on academic achievement.

The Wilmington Woman’s Club Award was created by The Wilmington Woman’s Club. The scholarship was first established in 1983 and is among the first sustained annual scholarships administered by the university and continues to be used to address the university's main priority of recruiting and retaining academically strong students.

The Wrightsville Beach King Mackerel Tournament Undergraduate Research Award was established by Wrightsville Beach King Mackerel to assist students engaged in faculty-mentored research in marine fin fish and artificial reef development and conservation at UNCW.

Military Scholarships

The BMW of Wilmington Scholarship was created by Tommy Baker, owner and president of Baker Motor Company and BMW of Wilmington. Mr. Baker served in the Marine Corps before attending The Citadel and later Harvard Business School's Owner/President Management Program. The scholarship will be used to assist military veterans and their immediate family in pursuing a degree offered by the Cameron School of Business.

The Corcoran Family Champions of Freedom Scholarship was created by the family of Joseph and Julia Corcoran and assists veterans and active-duty military personnel pursuing a degree offered by UNCW. Joseph graduated as Valedictorian of his class in 1943 and by October of that year, he joined the United States Marine Corps and was assigned to Parris Island. He trained extensively as an Airborne Radar Technician and Radar Operator during WWII. He served honorably until his discharge as Corporal in 1946. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Julia Awtry Corcoran, who he met at the USO in Portsmouth, Virginia. Julia was born in Anniston, Alabama in 1923. Her father, Woody, was recruited to be a molder in the foundry at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia. When the war was declared in 1941, Julia dropped out of high school to work in the shipyard. She never completed the remaining credits towards her high school diploma. Her knowledge grew despite her lack of formal education from her great love for reading. She loved music, singing and dancing and was content with her lot in life. She found joy in raising their 5 children; Jeff, Lynda, Mickey, Mary and Patricia. This scholarship is a tribute to the strong family bond and respect of their full lives.

The MSGT. (Ret.) E. S. Moncrief Military Dependents Scholarship was established by the Moncrief family in memory of “Big Ed” Moncrief, who served his country as a member of the USAF for over twenty years. The intent of this scholarship is to assist military dependents in their pursuit of higher education through courses at UNC Wilmington and the university's satellite campuses. 

The Rowell Family Veterans Scholarship was created by M. Tyrone Rowell who worked at UNCW for over 30 years including service as a Senior Associate Vice Chancellor and also as an Assistant to the Chancellor for special projects. The scholarship will be used to assist a military veteran actively pursuing an undergraduate degree offered by UNCW.

The Tim Slider "It's Another Day in Paradise" Memorial Scholarship was established in 2021 by Troy Slider ’14, his wife Lauren, mother Kelly and brother Shane in memory of his late father, Timothy Clarke Slider. An eternal optimist, Tim’s motto was “It’s Another Day in Paradise.” Tim was a proud US Marine, and this scholarship will support outstanding students with military affiliations pursuing a degree within the Cameron School of Business.

The Step Up for Soliders' Scholarship was established in 2021 by Step Up for Soldiers' Organization Founder, Tom Russell, to assist military veteran students at UNCW.

The J. Sterioti Family Military Scholarship was created by Anthony and Nichole Sterioti to honor their family's military legacy of service and to support the active duty and veteran students at UNCW and in the surrounding Wilmington, NC area. The scholarship will assist military, active duty and veteran students pursuing a degree from UNCW.

The Student Veterans Organization Scholarship for Military Spouses was created by members of the Student Veterans Organization in order to assist military spouses pursuing a degree at UNCW.

The Trask Land Company Champions of Freedom Scholarship was created by Raiford Trask III and Trask Land Company in honor of their commitment to assisting military personnel in pursuit of opportunities in higher education. 

Student Affairs Scholarships

The Martha M. Duncan Leadership Scholarship was created in memory of Mrs. Duncan, by her daughter Mrs. Katherine D’Arcy and will support student leaders who have excelled in their work on behalf of an organization or university department.

The Margaret Walthour Lippitt Scholarship was created in her memory by her granddaughter, Margaret Lippitt Rorison. This scholarship support students who has received the New Student Leader Award.

The Dr. Thomas and Mrs. Jessie Moseley Opportunity Fund was created by Mrs. Charlotte Moseley Worsley in honor of her parents. Charlotte's mother, Mrs. Jessie Moseley, was a long-time friend of the university and early advocate for UNCW's William Madison Randall Library. As a member of the Friends of UNCW, she was instrumental in helping with the accreditation process for the library. Charlotte's father, Dr. Thomas Moseley, was a professor in the university's department of history. Dr. Moseley was remembered by many for his love of teaching and continued interest in his students. Much of Charlotte's childhood centered around the university and she is creating this fund in the spirit of her parent's legacy at the university.

The SGA Student Government Association Scholarship was established by the SGA to recognize that the university's student organizations add an undeniable value to the campus community, and that the student leaders of these organizations deserve to the recognized for their efforts and commitment to the university. 

The A. Farrell Teague Merit Scholarship was created by Arthur Farrell Teague '54 and is used to assist rising seniors who have achieved a high level of academic and extracurricular success during their time at UNCW. Every year, a recipient is chosen and deemed the recipient of “The Teague Award”. A Wilmington College alumnus, Farrell Teague was among the first recipients of the “President’s Medal of Achievement,” (now known as the Hoggard Medal) recognizing the superior academic and social performance of a graduating student. Farrell passed away in 2019. 

Undergraduate Admissions Scholarships

The Baughan Family Scholarship was created by Jennifer Baughan Mertus '95 in honor of her parents who instilled in her the value of an education and the importance of helping others. This scholarship aims to assist former foster youth to continue their education and achieve their dreams. 

The Board of Trustees Merit Scholarship was created by the UNCW Board of Trustees to help the university meet its priority goal of offering more merit scholarships to attract high ability students. The scholarship will be used to assist students interested in pursuing a degree offered by the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

The Board of Visitors Merit Scholarship was created by the UNCW Board of Visitors to assist the university in meeting its priority goal to attract and retain high ability students through offering more merit scholarships.

The Jacob Boseman-Jarrell Scholarship for Excellence was established by Mark Griffis and Dave Robertson in honor of Senator Julia Boseman and UNCW softball coach Melissa Jarrell for their excellence in leadership in our community and beyond.

The Bradley Creek Elementary School Scholarship was created by Mr. Fred Newber and will be used to assist students who attended Bradley Creek Elementary School who are interested in pursuing a degree at UNCW.

The DeAnne E. Carroll Just Believe Scholarship was created by Mark Griffis and Dave Robertson in honor of DeAnne E. Carroll, counselor for vocational rehabilitation in New Hanover County for fourteen years.

The Clancy & Theys Construction Company Scholarship was created by Clancy & Theys Construction Company, and will be used to assist students interested in pursuing degrees related to the field of construction.

The Windell Daniels Public Housing & Section 8 Memorial Scholarship was created in memory of Mr. Daniels' community leadership and many civic contributions. 

The Nunzio and Edith DePaolo Scholarship was created by Rosemary DePaolo and her husband, Fred Wharton, in memory of Chancellor DePaolo's parents. The scholarship will be used to assist students interested in pursuing a degree offered by the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

The Robert Ridgely “Bob” Dobo and Gabriel William “Bill” Dobo Scholarship was created by Mr. Bill Dobo and Mr. Bob Dobo to financially assist an incoming freshman student of proven academic and leadership ability.

The Mary Courtney Hardison Scholarship was created by Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Hardison in memory of their daughter. It is intended for a female student who graduated from an accredited high school in New Hanover County. 

The J. K. Horne Family Merit Scholarship was created by Mr. Horne to financially assist an incoming freshman student of proven academic and leadership ability.

The Jill L. Peters Kaess Scholarship was created by Jill Peters Kaess in honor of her commitment to assisting UNCW attract high ability, deserving students. The scholarship will be used to assist the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in attracting high-ability students who demonstrate academic ability and special achievement.

The Kauno A. Lehto Scholarship was established by Isabel James Lehto in memory of her husband. This scholarship will be used to assist students interested in pursuing a degree offered by UNCW.

The Brian and Lyell McMerty Scholarship was created by Brain and Lyell McMerty and will be used to assist the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in attracting high ability students who demonstrate academic ability and special achievement.

The David R. Murchison Family Merit Scholarship was established by the signers of this agreement in memory of David R. Murchison and his wife, May C. Murchison, their son, David R. Murchison, Jr., and their grandson, David R. Murchison, III, and will be used to help recruit highly-qualified students to the university.

The David W. and Anne B. Pearsall Merit Scholarship was created by David W. and Anne B. Pearsall for outstanding students in Pender County who will pursue a higher education at UNCW. The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage and recognize academic excellence in Pender County’s young people who aspire to obtain a college degree.

The Fumiro Sako Scholarship was created by Guilford Mills in memory of Fumiro Sako, a well respected colleague, who spent nineteen years dedicated to the industry, and who remained passionate about Guilford in his role as a leader within their sales team. It is in his honor and memory that Guilford has established this scholarship so that others may continue to appreciate Fumiro's positive influence and the contributions he made to others.

The Sidberry Family Scholarship was created by Demetrius Sidberry, a 2005 UNCW graduate, in honor of the opportunities that he was afforded as a student, including his experience as an Upperman Scholar. Mr. Sidberry believes that UNCW helped prepare him for a career as a business executive and wishes to help in the recruitment and retention of high ability diverse students. The scholarship is used to assist the university in meeting its commitment to maintaining a campus environment that values a rich diversity in its student body. 

The UNCW Chapter Tau Sigma National Honor Society Scholarship was created in 2011 by the Tau Sigma Chapter membership to assist transfer students pursuing a baccalaureate degree offered the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

The Wilmington Civitan Club Legacy Scholarship was established in 2021 by the Wilmington Civitan Club. The scholarship will be used to assist students from New Hanover or Pender counties pursuing a degree at UNCW.

The Village of Bald Head Island Scholarship was created by Bald Head Island. This scholarship will be used to assist high ability students from South Brunswick High School interested in pursuing a degree offered by the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

The Henry and Roya Weyerhaeuser Merit Scholarship was created by Henry and Roya Weyerhaeuser, long-time supports of UNCW, to assist high-ability students, graduate or undergraduate, interested in attending UNCW. The scholarship will be used to assist high-ability students interested in attending UNCW.

General Scholarships

The Stephenson Family Scholarship was created in 2021 by Scott Stephenson '90 and Michelle Stephenson and will be used to assist undergraduate legacy students pursuing a degree at UNCW. The Stephenson family has a long history at UNCW and has built meaningful relationships because of their Seahawk experience.

The Adult Scholars Leadership Alumni Association (ASLA) Scholarship was created by the alumni of the Adult Scholars Leadership Program at UNCW. The scholarship will be used to assist students interested in pursuing a degree offered by the university.

The Nellie W. Baker Scholarship Endowment was established by an estate gift from Mrs. Nellie Baker as a way to honor the memory of her husband. The fund will provide merit-based scholarships for students pursuing a degree at UNCW.

The William L. Anderson Barlow and Mellie Hill Barlow Scholarship Endowment was established through the will of Mrs. Barlow, who passed away in 1983.

The Bedford Fair Endowed Scholarship was created by Bedford Fair to support students who graduated from public high schools in New Hanover County.

The Wayland H. Cato, Jr. Scholarship was created by the Cato Foundation to assist students who can demonstrate a quantifiable need for financial assistance.

The Chancellor’s Discretionary Scholarship for Special Needs was created by The Honorable and Mrs. W. Allen Cobb, Jr., and will be used by the Chancellor to assist students with special needs.

The Eliza Collins Scholarship was established by an estate gift from Eliza Collins in order to support students at UNCW.

The Crankstart Reentry Scholarship was created by the Crankstart Foundation to assist students with great financial need whose education has been interrupted for five or more years and who want to resume their undergraduate education to pursue a baccalaureate degree.

The Matthew Dale Donahue Scholarship Fund established by Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Donahue.  The purpose of this fund is to give financial assistance to a student in need in order to attend UNCW. 

The Stella Doran International Studies Award was created in memory of Stella Doran by her beloved husband Edward and their son, Dr. Guy Doran. Mrs. Doran served the community with compassion and generosity of spirit, volunteering at the Domestic Violence Center and Habitat for Humanity.  In honor of her love of travel, the university will use this fund to help cover expenses for students studying abroad.

The Sandra Koza Frank Travel Scholarship was created by David J. Frank and his children in memory of his wife and their mother. The intent of the award is to support UNCW’s efforts to graduate global citizens, and give students the opportunity to broaden their experience while at UNCW through study abroad and to support international students while at UNCW.

The Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington (GLOW) Scholarship was created by a group of GLOW supporters with the hope the scholarship fund will serve as a bridge to students graduating from GLOW who wish to continue their education at UNCW.

The Eddie Godwin III Memorial Scholarship was established by an estate gift from Mrs. Eddie Godwin III in order to assist a graduate of New Hanover High School attending UNCW.

The Huntsinger Scholarship in STEM was created by Dr. Leta Huntsinger in honor of her commitment to advancing the presence of females within STEM majors. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the University of North Carolina Wilmington with a major in one of the STEM programs as outlined by the Department of Homeland Security.

The International Cabinet Scholarship established by The International Cabinet to create the support fund to assist the Office of International Programs by providing scholarships to students wishing to study abroad and additional funding for projects that promote internationalization and globalization at UNCW.

The Interroll Corporation Scholarship is awarded annually to a dependent of an Interroll employee. If no eligible student applies for the scholarship, it may be awarded to a student from southeastern North Carolina.
 
The Lake Forest Boys Scholarship was created in 2018 by Boyce Ronnie Staton, a 1963 graduate of Wilmington College; he was also a member of the first graduating class of the new four-year college in 1965. 

The Hans Langhammer Scholarship was established by Eris Groen Langhammer, in memory of her husband, Dr. Hans Langhammer. The scholarship will be used to assist the university in meeting its commitment to maintaining a campus environment that values a rich diversity in its student body.

The National Spinning Company provides a scholarship award for a student who is a child of an eligible National Spinning Company employee. If there are no students who are children of National Spinning employees to apply, the scholarship may be awarded to a student from southeastern North Carolina.

The New Hanover County Employee Scholarship was created by New Hanover County to assist County employees in the advancement of their education and professional development to enhance and elevate their public service to New Hanover County.

The New Hanover High School Alumni Organization Scholarship Endowment was created in 2020 by Linda Hines Hollis and the New Hanover High School Alumni Organization.

The Order of Isaac Bear Merit Scholarship was created by the Order of Isaac Bear in order to support outstanding students across campus. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the University of North Carolina Wilmington. The donor’s intent is for each new recipient of this scholarship to be a student from a different university school than the previous recipient.

The Osher Reentry Scholarships was established by The Bernard Osher Foundation.  The scholarship will support students who have experienced a gap in their formal education due to circumstances beyond their control.

The Anne Pemberton Student Research and Creativity Award, an applied learning award, was created by Lucy Holman, Associate Provost and Dean of Randall Library, in memory of a former colleague, Anne Pemberton. The award will be awarded to an undergraduate student for a completed research, scholarly, or creative work in any academic discipline.

The Penn Family Scholarship was created by the Penn Family to support students at UNCW.

The Parrish-Betts Travel Award was created by Elizabeth Betts in honor of her grandparents, Alice and John Parrish.  The award supports UNCW’s efforts to graduate global citizens by giving students an opportunity to broaden their experience while at UNCW through study abroad.

The John and Constance K. Phillips Scholarship was established by John and Constance K. Phillips with an interest in assisting students who have financial need and demonstrated commitment to complete their university undergraduate degree.

The Jack Manning Pollock Scholarship was established by John Pollock to provides support to students who are graduates of the Lake Waccamaw Boys and Girls Home who are enrolled as full-time students at UNCW.

The Porters Neck Village Scholarship in Memory of Eileen Rock was created by Porters Neck Village, a senior living community in Wilmington, in memory of Eileen Rock to support their current employees who are students at UNCW. 

The Ruth and Bucky Stein Scholarship was created by Howard and Elliott Stein and Deborah Mathies in honor of their father, Bucky Stein.

The Tom and Susan Rabon Scholarship was created by Tom and Susan Rabon, longtime friends and supporters of the university. Both Tom and Susan have enjoyed successful careers centered around public service, and they continue to be strong advocates for higher education. Tom is a former member of the UNCW Board of Trustees (1989-1997), including one term as Chair; the Board of Visitors (1998-2005); and the WCE Board of Advisors (1998-2003). In 1998, he received the UNCW Razor Walker Award "In recognition of Distinguished Service to the People of North Carolina". In 1978, Tom was elected to the House of Representatives of the NC General Assembly at age 24, one of the youngest persons ever elected to that body – he was re-elected to the General Assembly in 1980 and 1982. While serving in the legislature, Tom was Chairman of the Energy Committee and the Committee on Manufacturing and Labor. Susan, an attorney, is a former member of the North Carolina Utilities Commission, the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC), and various other state committees on natural gas and pipeline safety.

The Martin and Carolyn Rabunsky Scholarship was established by a bequest from Martin and Carolyn Rabunsky. Mr. Rabunsky was a 1950 graduate of Wilmington College and a 1952 graduate of East Carolina University where received his Master's Degree. The scholarship will be used to assist students interested in pursuing a degree offered by the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

The Jose V. Sartarelli and Katherine A. Sartarelli Merit Scholarship was created by Chancellor Jose V. Sartarelli and Katherine A. Sartarelli to assist the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in attracting high-ability students who demonstrate academic ability and special achievement.

The Seventh Son Scholarship was created by Donald W. Huovinen. It is intended to help single parent students.

The Hubert Anthony Simpson Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Hubert Simpson, a beloved staff member of Aramark Campus Dining who personified the Seahawk Spirit. The scholarship is being created by Aramark in collaboration with the UNCW Student Government Association and will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the university.

The Staff Senate Scholarship was created by the UNCW Staff Senate to assist university employees and their immediate family members who are pursuing a degree at UNCW.

The UNCW Bookstore Merit Scholarship was created by the UNCW Bookstore and will be used to assist high ability students.

The Elizabeth Dudley Urquhart Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by Alex R. Urquhart in memory of his wife. It provides scholarship assistance to an academically talented student who demonstrates financial need.

The Josh Vach, Tower 7, WBLiveSurf Scholarship was created in 2019 by Cindy Vach in memory of her husband Josh, who passed away in 2019 at 53. The idea of a scholarship for surfers was the work and brainchild of Joshua Vach '87. He wanted to give back to UNCW and to the surfing community, which he enjoyed being a part of every day. Josh had a real passion for surfing and an appreciation for the value of a college education and what it means for future success in life. Between 2007-2019, more than 50 Seahawks were recipients of Josh's generosity through the Tower 7 and WBLivesurf Scholarship. 

The Henry and Alice von Oesen Scholarship was created by the von Oesen family in honor of their parents and the purpose is to assist students with the purchase of books and supplies related to their academic pursuits.

The Robert F. and Catherine Warwick Scholarship Fund was created to assist UNCW students who have graduated from a New Hanover County high school.

The Betty Anna Wight Memorial Scholarship was created in 2018 by the family of Mrs. Wight, who spent her life in service of helping others to make their lives easier. Her family wished to assist a student whose character and interest in helping others is reflective of the values that Betty exemplified throughout her life.

 

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College of Health & Human Services Awards

General College Scholarships

The HEAL (Health Equity for Aspiring Leaders) Scholarship was created by Dr. Philip M. Brown, Jr. '88, his wife Christy M. Brown and their children, Philip and Sallie. The Browns are establishing this scholarship to assist UNCW in diversifying the professional healthcare workforce and to support non-traditional students.

The Abbie and Rick Edwards Scholarship was created by Abbie and Rick Edwards of Columbus County. The Edwards are longtime supporters of the university and economic development in the southeastern North Carolina Region.

The Richard Ellington Diversity Scholarship in Health Science was created by Dr. and Mrs. Chris and Tracey Lantz and Mrs. Phyllis Leonard, in honor of Mr. Richard Ellington, for the purpose of offering support to diverse students in the College of Health and Human Services. The scholarship will support ongoing efforts to diversify the healthcare workforce and to provide opportunities for minority students.

The Willie Stargell Scholarship was created by the Willie Stargell Foundation in memory of Mr. Stargell and is endorsed by his wife, Margaret Weller Stargell. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursing a degree offered by the College of Health and Human Services.

School of Health & Applied Human Sciences

The Dr. Amelia C. Huelskamp Health and Fitness CHHS Endowed Scholarship was created in 2021 by Dr. Amelia “Kit” C. Huelskamp, Ph.D., M.A., Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator of the Healthful Living and Fitness Education undergraduate program. The scholarship will be used to assist undergraduate students pursuing a degree related to health or fitness in the College of Health and Human Services at UNCW.

The Dr. T. Earl Allen, Jr. Scholarship was created by family, friends and colleagues of Dr. Earl Allen, whose service to UNCW spanned over 30 years.  His contributions to the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences, including the establishment of the exercise physiology lab, were essential in the growth and development of the physical education and exercise science programs.  The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences in Physical Education and Health or Exercise Science. 

The John P. Bennett, Ed.D. Scholarship in Health and Physical Education was created by John P. Bennett in honor of his commitment to excellence in the disciplines of Health and Physical Education. The scholarship will be used to assist students interested in pursuing a degree offered by the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences who endeavor to become educators in Health and Physical Education related disciplines.

The Dr. C. Sue Combs Athletic Scholarship in Health and Applied Human Sciences Endowment was created by Dr. C. Sue Combs, who served as a faculty member in the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences at UNCW for thirty-four years. Dr. Combs was a UNCW Faculty Athletic Representative, serving as the liaison between faculty and student-athletes. She also served as the Program Coordinator for Physical Education and Health and Healthful Living Education, and previously served as Chair of the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation at UNCW. The scholarship will be used to assist student-athletes in any sport, pursuing a degree in the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences.

The Derick G. S. Davis Scholarship was created by the UNCW Department of Health and Physical Education & Recreation and Mrs. Vickie Parker in honor of Derick G.S. Davis, assistant professor emeritus.  He initiated the development of the Parks and Recreation Management Program in 1971, while serving as director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Wilmington. The intent of the scholarship is to recognize and award high ability students majoring in either Parks & Recreation Management or Therapeutic Recreation.

The Dr. Deborah Dowd Memorial Scholarship Fund
was created by the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences in 2021 in honor of Dr. Deb Dowd, a true servant to UNCW. She initially served as the UNCW Softball Coach between 1979-1985 and then joined the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences in 1990. She passed away on October 16, 2020, after 30-years of service. Dr. Dowd was known for her warm and engaging presence, which enriched our campus for many years. In her role as an advisor, mentor, and teacher, over her 30-year career, she had a positive influence on the lives and careers of thousands of Seahawk graduates. 

The Jorge L. Figueroa Endowed Scholarship in Public Health was created by Dr. Jorge L. Figueroa and will be used to assist students pursuing a degree in public health in the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences. Special consideration will be given to students who have demonstrated experience in or commitment to working with underserved or underprivileged populations, who have overcome obstacles such as socioeconomic or educational disadvantage or disabilities, who are first generation in their family to attend college, or who have a record of community involvement and demonstrated leadership in working with historically underrepresented populations.

The Kevin Briggs Leadership Scholarship in Respiratory Therapy was established by Jamy Chulak, Program Coordinator and Clinical Associate Professor, alongside other faculty to pay tribute to the many contributions of Kevin Briggs, MS, CT(ASCP), FACHE. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences in Respiratory Therapy.

The Nancy Loyce Phelps Hodges Scholarship in Public Health was created by Lenwood S. Dean, Jr., in memory of his mother Nancy Hodges. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences.

The Jacobson-Biehn Health and Human Services Scholarship Endowment was created by Dr. Peter L. and Dr. Karen F. Jacobson in honor of their families' dedication to supporting health-related education and services.

The Shawn Nasseri Scholarship in Recreation, Sport Leadership and Tourism Management was created by Shawn Nasseri (owner of Scuba Now and founder of Computer Soft, LLC).  Mr. Nasseri feels that tourism is vital to our community, and would like to give back to the University by assisting students.  The scholarship will be used to assist students interested in pursuing a degree offered by the College of Health and Human Services.

The North Carolina Azalea Festival Fellowship in Volunteerism and Civic Engagement was established in 2019 by the Board of Directors of the North Carolina Azalea Festival. The award will be used to assist students engaged in faculty-mentored learning activities at UNCW.

The Respiratory Therapy Applied Learning Award was created by Jamy Chulak, Program Coordinator and Clinical Professor, alongside other faculty to support enhanced learning opportunities. The award will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Respiratory Therapy program.

The UNCW SEEDS Scholarship in Health Science was created by the College of Health and Human Services with funding provided by Novant Health-UNC Health to increase pipeline initiatives for rural and disadvantaged students interested in allied health careers.

School of Nursing


The Carolyn B. and Joseph F. Augustine Scholarship was created in memory of Hetty Bishop Muldoon, RN, by Joe and Carolyn Augustine, and in appreciation for their family’s significant involvement in nursing over many years and with the realization that nursing care is critical to the citizens of this country. The scholarship will be used to assist students who have been accepted into the School of Nursing and have demonstrated a commitment to the nursing profession.

The Baptista-Smothers Scholarship in Nursing was created in 2019 by Joanna and Rick Smothers in honor of their daughter Erin Baptista, dedicated healthcare professional and proud Seahawk alumni in the School of Nursing.

The Leonora Barnes Scholarship in Nursing was created by George Barnes in memory of his wife, Leonora in order to support students within the School of Nursing. 

The Barnhill Contracting Company Scholarship in Nursing was created by the Barnhill Contracting Company to assist students enrolled in the UNCW School of Nursing.

The Jaca L. Baynes Endowed Scholarship in Nursing was created by Ms. Jaca L. Baynes, a native of Wilmington, in 2020. After graduating from New Hanover High School, Ms. Baynes attended (then) Women's College of the UNC, now UNCG, in a pre-physical therapy curriculum. After 2 years, she decided to instead pursue a career in nursing and earned a Diploma in Nursing. Ms. Baynes then went on to marry, have two sons and worked in numerous RN positions in the operating room in 5 different states (one of these as Director of Surgical Services). Following that, Ms. Baynes worked for 3 years in medical sales, focused on a new concept in the treatment of critically ill patients. A return to school after 23 years facilitated earning first, a BS in Nursing and then a MS in Nursing after four more years of study. She then worked as Adjunct Faculty for six different nursing programs in the Denver, CO, area before returning to Wilmington in 1998 to teach at the UNCW School of Nursing. As Director of the Simulation Lab, she taught fundamental nursing skills, including nursing calculations and lab demos of health assessment, and oversaw lab practice and clinical experiences in adult medical-surgical, geriatric, and pediatric health settings. After retirement in 2004, she was a nurse volunteer at NHRMC and maintained an active nursing license for the next 15 years. This scholarship, inspired by a strong emphasis and belief in education instilled in Ms. Baynes by her family as well as her grandfather's support of the University with the establishment of The Henry Harrell Scholarship, will be used to assist the UNCW School of Nursing in recruiting and retaining high ability students with a passion in pursuing a career in nursing.

The Kay and Charles Bolles Nursing Scholarship was established in honor of Charles’ grandmother, Florence Hayes Caldwell, one of the first Registered Nurse graduates of the James Walker Memorial Hospital School of Nursing.  It is the Bolles greatest wish to help educate the best nurses in Southeastern North Carolina.

The Dr. Lolita B. Bryant, Abram Bishop and Family Endowed Scholarship for Diversity in Nursing was created in 2021 by Dr. Lolita Bennett Bryant, DNP ’20 (Gardner-Webb), MSN-NE ’11M (UNCW), BSN ’04 (UNCW), and a part of the School of Nursing faculty, in order to assist the university in meeting its commitment to maintaining a campus environment that values a rich diversity in its student body. Dr. Bryant is creating this scholarship in memory of her great-great Grandfather, Abram Bishop. Mr. Bishop owned and operated a small farm and raised his family in a home on the property where Trask Coliseum now resides. Dr. Bryant’s personal connection, coupled with her family’s legacy at UNCW, will continue to live on through the endowed scholarship. 

The Thomas J. Burke Scholarship was established by Dr. J. Richard Corbett in memory of Thomas Joseph Burke, a beloved member of the faculty of the Cameron School of Business from 1965 until his retirement in 1991.

The Janet and Barry Burkholder Applied Learning Award for Nursing was created by Janet and Barry Burkholder, long-time friends of the university and advocates for the nursing profession.   

The Charlotte Emily (Billie) Burney Memorial Scholarship, started by family and friends of the late Billie Burney.

The Champion McDowell Davis Scholarship was established by the Champion McDowell Davis Charitable Foundation as a memorial to Champion McDowell Davis, who, having served both as president of Atlantic Coast Line Railroad and a member of the first board of trustees at Wilmington College, was one of Wilmington’s preeminent business and civic leaders.

The Cox Family Applied Learning Award for Nursing was created by Sarah '83 and Louis Cox to support applied learning activities within the School of Nursing. Sarah is a 1983 graduate of UNCW's nursing program.

The Brendan C. Cullen Memorial Scholarship was created by Brendan's mother, Susan Cullen in his memory. Brendan was an avid athlete and enjoyed surfing during his time at UNCW. It is the hope of his family is that this scholarship will support students who share Brendan's character.

The CVS Health Foundation Scholarship in Nursing was created by the CVS Health Foundation Family Nurse Practitioner Student and Physician Associate Student Scholarship Program. The scholarship will be used to assist student pursuing a degree in nursing at UNCW.

The Betty Jean Garriss De Angury Scholarship in Nursing was established by Leos “Lou” De Angury in memory of his loving wife of sixty-one years, Betty Jean, who was a Licensed Nurse Practitioner. Through the establishment of this scholarship, the donor wishes to honor the commitment of nursing professionals, and particularly nursing students at UNCW.  This scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the School of Nursing.

The Dr. and Mrs. James W. and Gladys M. Dickie Scholarship in Nursing, originally known as the Dr. James W. Dickie Scholarship in Nursing, was created by Gladys M. Dickie in memory of her husband, Dr. James Dickie, and was renamed in 2020 in memory of both James and Gladys.

The Nathalie Flowers Edge & Irbin Hilburn Edge Scholarship in Nursing is being created by Ms. Glenda Edge Moreadith in memory of her parents of Horry County, SC. They served as role models in their generosity financially, personally, and spiritually to fellow human beings in need.

The Abbie S. Edwards Rural Health Nursing Scholarship  was created by Rick Edwards in honor of Abbie Edwards, both of whom have close ties to Columbus County. It is the hope of Mr. Edwards that this scholarship will foster continued partnership between the university and Columbus Regional Healthcare System in recruting, educating, and retaining an expanded nursing workforce in Columbus County. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the School of Nursing.

The F.L. FormyDuval Family Nursing Scholarship Endowment was created through a planned gift by Pauline FormyDuval, a generous and visionary woman who wished to provide opportunities for hard-working students with demonstrated financial need in order to transform lives of young people from southeastern North Carolina who want to devote their careers to caring for others through nursing.

The F.L. FormyDuval Family Nursing Applied Learning Award Endowment was created through a planned gift by Pauline FormyDuval, a generous and visionary woman who wished to provide opportunities for hard-working students with demonstrated financial need in order to transform lives of young people from southeastern North Carolina who want to devote their careers to caring for others through nursing.

The Forty and Eight Nursing Scholarship was established by the Honor Society of the American Legion, in joint memory of John H. McInnis, Miss Dorothy Dixon and Harold Sternberger.

The Greater Gift's Mary Hofmann Scholarship in Clinical Research Leadership was created by Greater Gift to honor Mary Hofmann Murphy, a clinical trial participant with a passion for improving diversity in the research industry. The scholarship will be used to assist the university in meeting its commitment to maintaining a campus environment that values a rich diversity in its student body.

The Hilda W. Fredericks Scholars Program was established by Hilda W. Fredericks and will be used to provide assistance for the School of Nursing students.

The Henry Harrell Scholarship was created in memory of Henry Harrell by his family.

The Virginia Ashburn Hill Scholarship in Nursing was created by Virginia Ashburn Hill, a Wilmington native, in honor of the nursing care scholarship she has received in her local Wilmington community. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the School of Nursing in the pre-liscensure program.

The Robbie and Glenn Hodges Scholarship in Nursing
was created by Robbie and Glenn Hodges and will be used to assist students interested in pursuing a degree offered by the School of Nursing.

The Jarrett Family Scholarship for Nursing was created by JoAnne Woosley Jarrett.  JoAnne is a 1958 graduate of the Woman's College of the University of North Carolina.  The honoree, Bob Jarrett, JoAnne's late husband of 55 years, owned Hobart Sales & Service of Wilmington for many years.  After retiring from Hobart, Bob managed real estate in the Wilmington area.  Bob proudly served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, and served many years as a Deacon and Elder at Winter Park Presbyterian Church.  JoAnne and Bob have two daughters:  Rachel Lynn Jarrett Schul, who received her B.S. in Nursing in 1984 from UNC-Chapel Hill; and Joyce Irene Jarrett Boyle, who received her B.S. in Business Management in 1986 from UNCW. Joyce's son, Logan, is a 2016 graduate of UNCW with a B.S. degree in Physics & Physical Oceanography.   The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the School of Nursing. 

The Kanoy Scholarship in Nursing Endowment was established in 2017 by Karen "Kay" L. Kanoy, a long-time faculty member in the UNCW School of Nursing. 

The Dr. Jeanne K. Kemppainen Undergraduate Nursing Honors Research Fund was established in 2016 by Dr. Jeanne K Kemppainen, Irwin Belk Distinguished Professor of Nursing, to support undergraduate honors students engaged in research projects. 

The Ada Zola King Dean Honors Scholarship in Nursing was created by friends and family of Ms. Dean. It is available to students in the Honors Scholars Program who have been accepted or plan to select a major with the School of Nursing. 

The William Allen King Nursing Scholarship was created by Mr. Joe L. King III in memory of his brother.

The Lois Kochanski Scholarship in Nursing was created by James and Emily Kochanski in honor of James’ mother Lois for her long-time support of health care, including 35 years as Executive Director of the Foundation for Advancement Education in the Sciences at the National Institutes of Health. 

The Jane Whedbee Lane Scholarship in Nursing was created by Lucile Whedbee in memory of her daughter, Jane, and will be used to assist students interested in pursuing a degree offered by the School of Nursing.

The Ann Penton Longley Scholarship in Nursing was created by Mrs. Longley.  The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the School of Nursing.

The W. C. “Billy” Mebane, Jr., M.D. Scholarship was created by the Cape Fear Memorial Foundation in memory of W. C. “Billy” Mebane, Jr., M.D., to recognize his contributions to our community as a founder of Cape Fear Memorial Hospital.

The Ministering Circle Scholarship was created by the Ministering Circle of Wilmington and will be used to assist students interested in pursuing a degree offered by the School of Nursing.

The Geraldine King Morris Nursing Scholarship was established by Lieutenant General (Retired) John W. (Jack) Morris and his children in memory of his wife and their mother, Geraldine King Morris, and to honor her lifelong devotion to the nursing profession. Mrs. Morris was a native of Wilmington and attended James Walker Nurses Training, where she received her accreditation as a registered nurse, and in 1944 joined the Army Nurse Corps. Nursing was a profession of which she was proud and remained proficient throughout her lifetime. It is for this reason that the family has chosen to memorialize Mrs. Morris by providing a scholarship that will assist others who wish to pursue a profession in nursing. 

The New Hanover Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship was created by New Hanover Regional Medical Center Auxiliary, Inc.  This scholarship is intended to assist students in the School of Nursing.

The NHRMC Auxiliary Sylvia Brown Scholarship was created by New Hanover Regional Medical Center Auxiliary in honor of Sylvia M. Brown. “Miss Sylvia” was a dedicated volunteer for over 40 years at New Hanover Regional Medical Center and gave over 22,000 volunteer hours.

The Sharon Pastorious Memorial Scholarship in Nursing was created by Dr. Brandy Mechling. Dr. Mechling is a faculty member in the School of Nursing and wishes to honor the memory of her mother, Sharon Pastorious, through this scholarship.

The Margaret Z. Pennington Scholarship in Clinical Research and Nursing was created in 2019 by James "Jim" Pennington in memory of his wife, Meg. Meg was a graduate of Wesley Memorial Hospital of Northwestern University, Chicago and was the President of her nursing school class of 1952. Meg began her career as a nurse at a rural hospital in Big Spring, Texas and maintained her nursing license working in hospitals and clinics throughout her life including volunteering as a nurse at the St. Petersburg Free Clinic. The scholarship will be used to assist UNCW students pursuing a degree in the College of Health and Human Services, School of Nursing with a preference for a clinical research student who has identified a desire to work on research in Alzheimer's Disease or dementia.

The Laura Z. Pope Scholarship was established by Robert C. Pope in memory of his wife, who graduated from the School of Nursing in 1970 and served Brunswick County as a family nurse practitioner for 30 years.

The Grace L. Romer Scholarship in Nursing was created by Arthur H. Romer, Jr. in memory of his wife and will be used to assist students interested in pursuing a degree offered by the School of Nursing.

The Harmon Chadbourn Rorison Undergraduate Research Award was established by Margaret L. Rorison in memory of her father, and will be used to assist students engaged in faculty-mentored research at UNCW.

The Dr. Micah Scott Fellowship in Nursing was created in 2020 in memory of Dr. Micah Scott, a beloved faculty member and Family Nurse Practitioner Program Director in the UNCW School of Nursing who passed away in July 2019. Dr. Scott became a Registered Nurse in 1981, earning her BSN in 1990 from Old Dominion University. She earned her Masters in Nursing degree and Family Nurse Practitioner in 1992 from the Medical College of Virginia. She transitioned from practice to a nurse educator in 1998 at her alma mater, ODU. During this time she also served our country as a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy (1986-2002), going on to earn her Ph.D. in 2009 from Hampton University. She also served as the FNP Program Director at ODU before moving to UNCW. Dr. Scott exemplified the qualities of a Nurse Practitioner, faculty, and friend. Those qualities included empathy, enthusiasm, integrity, kindness, positivity, and tenacity, especially in the face of adversity. Dr. Scott was not only a staunch student advocate but also a great leader in the School of Nursing. With her jovial spirit, she was always concerned for others, even in the face of her own obstacles. Dr. Scott did not know the meaning of giving up; facing life's hurdles with courage, hope and faith. Her life served as an example to those around her.

The Judy Holly Sidbury Memorial Scholarship  in Nursing was established by Judy's family to honor her spirit and to advance the field of healthcare in southeastern NC by offsetting the educational costs for generations of nursing students and eliminating the barriers in pursuing nursing education.

The Dr. R. T. Sinclair, Jr., M.D. Scholarship was established by Cape Fear Memorial Foundation in honor of Dr. R.T. Sinclair, a founding member of the Cape Fear Memorial Hospital.

The Willie Stargell Scholarship was created by the Willie Stargell Foundation in memory of Mr. Stargell to assist students in the School of Nursing.

The Jim and Celia Strouse Scholarship in Nursing was created by friends of the university, Jim and Celia Strouse, in order to support deserving students with financial need. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the School of Nursing.

The Edith Graham Toms Scholarship was created in her memory by her brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews.

The Ulicny-Gazza Nurse Educator Scholarship was created by faculty member, Elizabeth A. Gazza, PhD, RN, LCCE, FACCE to assist students in the Master of Nursing, Nurse Educator program who receive little to no continuing education support from their employer.

The UNCW School of Nursing Merit Scholarship was created to assist high ability students.

The Dr. Scott Saccomano Doctor of Nursing Practice Endowed Memorial Fellowship was created by Doreen Saccomano and family in memory of her husband, Dr. Scott Saccomano. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree offered by the School of Nursing.

The James Walker Nurses Alumnus Scholarship was created by the James Walker Nurses Alumnae Association to assist students majoring in nursing at UNCW.

The Theresa Bentsen Warrick Memorial Nursing Scholarship was created by Louis K. Newton in memory of Theresa Bentsen Warrick and is used to assist Nursing Students at UNCW.

The Pamela Weinbach Scholarship in Nursing was created by Robert Weinbach in memory of his wife of 27 years, Pamela, who wanted to be a grandmother more than anything else in the world. Before she could enjoy that dream, a rare form of cancer claimed her life in 2012.  Her vision, talents and commitment to excellence are the inspiration behind this scholarship.  These qualities formed in her youth and flourished over the decades, were honed by the miracle of motherhood, and refined by raising five children to become leaders and professionals in their own respective communities.

The Kay Whitfield Scholarship in Nursing was created by the Whitfield family in honor of Kay.

The R. Bertram Williams, Jr., M. D. Scholarship was created by New Hanover Regional Medical Center Foundation in honor of Dr. Bertram Williams, Jr. M.D. a founding member of New Hanover Regional Medical Center and the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Foundation. 

The Louie E. Woodbury Scholarship was established by the Cape Fear Memorial Foundation in memory of Louie E. Woodbury to assist a UNCW student within the School of Nursing.

 

School of Social Work

The Bucciere-Reel Scholarship in Social Work was established in 2019 by Robert A. Bucciere and Dr. Justine J. Reel, Ph.D. Justine is the associate dean of research and innovation in the College of Health and Human Services. She also serves as a tenured professor in the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences, and teaches a course for the substance use disorder and addictions graduate certificate program within the School of Social Work. Robert is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of direct experience providing healthcare and mental health services. He currently works at UNCW on select projects.

The Dr. Maria O’Neill McMahon Scholarship in Social Work
was created by Mark Griffis and Dave Robertson in honor of Dr. Maria O’Neill McMahon.

The Alice & Britt Preyer Scholarship in Social Work
was created by Alice and Britt Preyer.  The scholarship will be used to assist students interested in pursuing a degree offered by the School of Social Work in the College of Health and Human Services.

The Leigh W. Venters Scholarship in Social Work was established in 2021 by Leigh Venters '88. Mrs. Venters has a real passion and commitment for UNCW, and has remained involved with the university since graduation. She has served on the UNCW Board of Visitors, Friends of UNCW, and the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) Advancement Council, among other appointments.

 

Watson College of Education Awards

General College Scholarships

The Cathy L. Barlow Intern Scholarship in Education was created by the Watson College of Education in honor of Cathy L. Barlow to assist students entering their internship semester in the Watson College of Education.

The Kelly '00 and Jason '01, '11M Brett Applied Learning Award in Leadership Studies was created in 2020 by Kelly and Jason Brett in recognition of the invaluable experiences that Kelly gained as a Leadership Studies minor and the role those experiences played in her professional success. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a minor in Leadership Studies within the Watson College of Education.

The Grace M. Burton Promise of Excellence Fellowship was created in 2000 by Ms. Grace Burton to support graduate students in the Watson College of Education.

The James Ozborn Carr Scholarship was created by the children of Mr. Carr to express a commitment to higher education and in recognition of their father’s contribution to the people of southeastern North Carolina.

The Jean Thorpe Case Scholarship in Education Endowment was created in 2018 by B. Ronnie Staton, a 1965 UNCW graduate. The award was created in memory of Jean, a 1980 UNCW graduate, in honor of Jean and Ronnie's children, John Staton, Andrew Staton and Mason Staton, and in honor of Jean's husband, Dr. Dale Case, former UNCW faculty member. Jean was born in Wilmington and attended Chestnut Street School, New Hanover High School and Wilmington College, where she was a cheerleader. She later returned to the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and obtained her BA in Early Childhood Education. "Ms. Case" was an amazing third-grade teacher, splitting her 30-plus-year career between Lincoln Primary School in Leland, NC; and Pilot Elementary School in Greensboro, NC. She encouraged her students to expand their worldviews and fostered their love of science long before STEM became an educational buzzword. Jean will always be remembered as a beloved mother, teacher, and friend, as well as a talented painter - her whimsical beach scenes and detailed pattern work will surely hang in the homes of loved ones for decades to come.

The Robert Chodosh Scholarship in Education was created by Robert ''Bob" Chodosh. Bob has been a teacher and coach for 47 years and wanted to assist UNCW students pursuing a career in education.

The Joan Clifford Scholarship in Education was created by Pamela Clifford and Christine Warwick in memory of their mother, Mrs. Joan Clifford. Joan was a 1981 and 1986 graduate of the Watson College of Education, worked as a first-grade teacher, and founded the New Horizons Elementary School in Wilmington. Teaching was one of the great joys of Joan's life, and she spent a great deal of time encouraging others to follow in her footsteps.

The Ann Royer Corley Scholarship was created by Dr. Carol Chase Thomas, UNCW faculty member, in memory of her godmother.

The Jewel and Joseph Cross Scholarship in Education was created by Dr. Cathy Barlow in honor of her parents. This scholarship will assist students enrolled in the Watson College of Education and is either a licensure-only or Master of Arts in Teaching programs.

The Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship (Theta Chapter) was created by the Delta Kappa Gamma Theta Chapter and is used to assist students majoring in education at the Watson School of Education.

The Barbara Beckwith Dobo Scholarship in Elementary Education
was created in 2007 by Barbara Beckwith Dobo in memory of her mother, Sabre Elizabeth Beckwith, and her grandmother, Rachel F. Beckwith.

The Duke Energy Education Scholarship
was created by Duke Energy to support the Watson College of Education in its efforts to promote teacher training in science and math.

The Ellen Dunn Wells Scholarship in Education
was created by Ellen Dunn Wells, a 1969 Wilmington College graduate. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Watson College of Education. Special consideration may be given to veterans or active-duty members of the military.

The Fields Family Scholarship in Education
was created in 2019 by William "Bill" Fields '04 and is reflective of his support of the growth of the Watson College of Education and his commitment to supporting non-traditional college students.

The Nicholas Jonas Fields Scholarship in Special Education
was created by Frances Boney Bessellieu ’82 ’99M, a lifelong educator, in memory of her friend Nicholas Jonas Fields.

The John Fischetti Travel Award
was created by the first cohort of the Watson College of Education's Doctor of Education program in honor of Dr. Fischetti, the first coordinator of the program, who provided outstanding guidance and support to the members of the cohort. The intent of the award is to extend Dr. Fischetti's passion for global perspectives in education by providing students enrolled in the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Administration program an opportunity to study abroad.

The Herbert and Sylvia Fisher Scholarship
was created by Mr. and Mrs. Fisher in appreciation for his education at Wilmington College, and to provide scholarships for students attending UNCW.

The Benjamin R. and Edith B. Graham Scholarship was established by Frederick B. Graham in memory of his father and mother to recognize and encourage academic excellence. The scholarship will be used to assist graduates of a southeastern North Carolina high school and enrolled in either Marine Biology or Education.

The Hines-Hollis Teacher Scholarship in Education was created by Linda Hines Hollis, who was born in Wilmington. She graduated from New Hanover High School in 1956 and from Wilmington College in 1958, where she worked in the College’s library in exchange for tuition and books. Faculty members at the College were instrumental in helping Linda secure a North Carolina Teachers’ Scholarship to then attend East Carolina College; this scholarship allowed her to double major in Library Science and English. After graduating from East Carolina in 1960, Linda returned to Wilmington as librarian at Lake Forest School for a year before taking a newly created job of Associate Librarian at Wilmington College. In 1978 the librarian at her children’s school resigned, so Linda stepped into that job. When that school was closed, she went home to New Hanover High School where she taught English for one year and then was librarian until 1998. She then joined the Technology Department of the New Hanover County school system in a grant position as a media support specialist, working with the county school libraries and participating private schools in New Hanover County.

The Dr. Michelle R. Howard-Vital Diversity Scholarship in Education was created by Geri R. Vital to honor Dr. Howard-Vital's body of service to higher education and to students from historically underrepresented families. The scholarship will be used to assist the university in meeting its commitment to maintaining a campus environment that values a rich diversity in its student body. The university's current definition of diversity includes, but is not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, color, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, socio-economic circumstances, language, and history of overcoming adversity.

The Kathryn Jason Scholarship
was created by Patricia Morrison to honor her sister Kathryn, child advocacy efforts during her lifetime. The scholarship is intended for a student who has been accepted into the Watson College of Education Teacher Preparation Program.

The Marguerite Bellois Delta Kappa Gamma Theta Chapter Award was created by the Theta Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society in honor of Marguerite Bellois. The award will provide students with funds not otherwise available through scholarships, grants, etc. to assist pre-elementary, pre-middle grades, pre-education of young children, pre-special education, incoming allied and secondary students, as well as Watson College students in their final semester of coursework.

The Norman R. and Betty Jo Russell Kaylor Scholarship in Education was created by Norman R. Kaylor in honor of and in memory of his beloved wife, Betty Jo Russell Kaylor. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing an Early Childhood or Elementary Education degree offered by the Watson College of Education.

The L. Murrie Lee Scholarship in Special Education was hereby created as a named fund at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. The scholarship is being created by Teresa Shaver Lee in honor of her husband, Lloyd Murrie Lee, on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary on April 2, 2017.

The Lee V. Landing Scholarship was created to support elementary, middle school, or special education majors who have been accepted into the UNCW Watson College of Education.

The Annie Cummings Lassiter Scholarship in Education was established by Anne Lassiter Sessoms and Dr. H. Douglas Sessoms in honor of Anne’s mother, who was a teacher, a motivator, and an avid lover of literature.

The Teresa S. Lee Scholarship in Education was created by the Night Department of the North Carolina Sorosis Women’s Club in honor of Teresa S. Lee in order to support a student within the Watson College of Education.

The Peggy and Jim Mahony Scholarship in Education was created by Peggy and Jim Mahony. This scholarship will assist students pursuing a degree in the Watson College of Education.

The Dorothy P. Marshall Scholarship was created by Mrs. Marshall to support UNC Wilmington in its efforts to provide scholarship assistance to deserving students in the Watson College of Education.

The Marguerite West McCall Scholarship in Education is hereby created as a named endowment fund within the Endowment of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. The scholarship is being created by Dr. Catherine W. McCall, daughter of Marguerite West McCall, and her spouse, Barbara J. Pennington. Marguerite West McCall was an astute lifelong student, gifted athlete, and lover of life. She graduated magna cum laude from Centre College, and earned her Master’s in Teaching from the University of Louisville. She taught public elementary school in North Carolina and Kentucky before completing her career as principal and school administrator at Anchorage Public School in Anchorage, Kentucky. After her retirement, Marguerite and her husband, Curt, moved to the Carolina coast. While enjoying an active retirement here, she tutored local disadvantaged school children and supervised teachers in training at UNCW. A remarkable educator, Marguerite touched and influenced the lives of thousands of students, and will be remembered on the short list of many students’ favorite teachers. She passed away on March 1, 2008.

The Katherine F. McKenzie GLOW Scholarship was created in 2018 by Lenwood "Bo" Dean to honor Katherine F. McKenzie, a native Wilmingtonian and founding member of the Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington (GLOW). The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by The University of North Carolina Wilmington. 

The Rory Elizabeth Michaelson Scholarship in Education was created by Susan and Bill Finley to provide a lasting legacy for their daughter, Rory Elizabeth Michaelson and to honor her dedication to teaching. The scholarship will be used to assist students committed to pursuing a degree or licensure offered by the Watson College of Education.

The Mueller Family Student Teaching Scholarship was created by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mueller to support UNCW in its efforts to provide scholarship assistance to deserving students enrolled in the Watson College of Education.

The Tannis F. Nelson Endowed Scholarship was established in 2021 by R. Michael and Tannis F. Nelson. The scholarship is awarded annually during the Razor Walker Award program.  Mrs. Nelson is a past recipient of the award and a longtime state and national advocate for the education, health and well-being of children and youth.  She has been honored with numerous awards for her volunteer service including one of twenty-one of the recipients of the President’s Outstanding Achievement Award for Volunteer Service from President George H. W. Bush, The President’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Volunteer Service from President George W. Bush and The Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award from Governor James B. Hunt and also from Governor Michael F. Easley.  It was Mrs. Nelson’s desire to provide financial assistance to future teachers and educational leaders enrolled in the Watson College of Education.

The Janis Norris Education Scholarship was created by Mrs. Norris, a long-time advocate and supporter of teacher education. Mrs. Norris attained her Master of Arts Degree in Educational Supervision from the Watson School of Education (now the Watson College of Education) in 1981.

The Razor Walker Scholarship in Education was created by the Watson College of Education in order to support students in conjunction with the annual Razor Walker Awards. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the College and who exhibit qualities aligned with those demonstrated by the Razor Walker Award recipients.

The Jay M. Robinson Scholars Program was created by friends of Dr. Robinson to perpetuate his memory and long service to North Carolina education at both the public school and university level.

The Carole M. Sims Memorial Scholarship was created by Mr. David B. Sims through the Community Foundation of Southeastern North Carolina in memory of Carole M. Sims and is used to assist students majoring in education at the Watson College.

The Betty Holden Stike Scholarship was created by Betty Holden and will assist students accepted into the Watson College of Education who shows promise of excellence in education and has demonstrated academic achievement.

The Hattie M. Strong Foundation Scholarship in Education was created by Hattie M. Strong Foundation to provide ftnancial assistance to education majors during their student-teaching semester. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Watson College of Education.

The Amy Stuart Diversity Scholarship in Education was created by Eddie Stuart to honor his wife, Amy, and her commitment to excellence in public education. The scholarship will be used to assist students entering their internship semester in the Watson College of Education.

The Polly Sweyer Scholarship in Education was created in 2019 by David Sweyer and his children in honor of Polly's commitment to and passion for education. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Watson College of Education.

The Brad and Becky Walker Scholarship in Education Endowment was created by the Watson College of Education at the Walkers' retirement from the Watson College of Education, where they were educators for a combined half-century. They have a deep love for all children, and know the difference that great teachers can make in the lives of children. This endowment is created to support teachers in their preparation to make a difference in the lives of children.

The William Thomas Wasnick Scholarship in Education was created in 2015 by Jane and James Strouse in memory of James' uncle, William Thomas Wasnick. William was a military veteran and dedicated educator for more than 45 years in the state of Minnesota. The scholarship was created to carry on his love of learning and to support students that share that same passion. 

The Donald R. Watson College of Education Scholarships was created by Donald R. Watson and will be used to assist students who have been accepted into the Watson College of Education or as a UNCW Teaching Fellow.

The Watson College of Education Alumni Chapter Scholarship was created by the Watson School of Education Alumni Chapter and will be used to assist students interested in pursuing a degree offered by Watson. 

The Holland Wheeler Scholarship in Education was created in 2020 by Dr. Acquenetta Wheeler.

The Eleanor Boyd Wright Scholarship in Special Education was created by retired UNCW employee Eleanor Boyd Wright and is used to support Special Education majors within the Watson College of Education.

The Jeryl Wilkins Peebles Memorial Scholarship in Elementary Education was created by Randy Peebles in memory of his wife, Jeryl Wilkins Peebles. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Watson College of Education in Elementary Education.

The Frederick William Lewis III Scholarship in Special Education was created by Freddie Lewis '86. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Watson College of Education.

The Swain-Coghill Family Scholarship in Special Education created by Heather '96 and Brian Coghill '95, '96 to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Watson College of Education.

The CAPT Burton Gray Womble, Sr. USCG (Retired) Scholarship in Education was created by CAPT Burton Gray Womble, Sr. to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Watson College of Education.

Assistance League of Greater Wilmington Scholarship in Education was created by the Assistance League of Greater Wilmington to assist students pursuing an undergraduate degree in the Watson College of Education.

Dominique Travers in the Education Building on UNCW campus

Hear from scholarship recipients Dominique Travers '20, '22M.Ed (pictured), David Schenker '21 and Brianna Ramirez '21 in this video »

 

Cameron School of Business Awards

General School Scholarships

Sheila A. Adams Scholarship was created by an anonymous donor on Dr. Adams behalf. This scholarship supports students majoring in business with an international interest.

The William Baggett Internship Award in Business Endowment was created in 2018 by William Baggett and is inspired by his commitment to assisting deserving students in their educational pursuits.

The Bank of America “B2B” Scholarship was established by the Bank of American in order to provide scholarship support for students transferring to UNCW’s Cameron School of Business (CSB) from Cape Fear Community College (CFCC).

The Margaret and Ned Barclay Scholarship in Business was created by Margaret, a 1987 alumna, and Ned Barclay, longtime friends of the university. It is the intent of the donor for this scholarship to provide at least two awards, one to a graduate student and one to an undergraduate student.

The BB&T Scholarship Fund was created by BB&T to assist students who have been accepted into the Cameron School of Business at UNCW.

The Wes Berlin Scholarship in Business was created by Mrs. Rita Berlin and Jeff Berlin in memory of Wes Berlin, a member of the Cameron Executive Advisory Board, the Cameron Executive Network and, most importantly, an Executive-in-Residence. Mr. Berlin was an incredible mentor, teacher and champion for his students. He challenged them to go beyond what they thought possible. The greatest compliment one of his mentees or students could get from Mr. Berlin is that the student “got it” in knowing how to succeed in life. He continually led the university faculty in the number of accolades he received from graduating seniors that detailed the impact he had on their lives. For a great number of students each year that he taught, he provided the wind beneath their wings to allow them to be truly soaring Seahawks as they graduated from UNCW.

The BMW of Wilmington Scholarship was created by Tommy Baker, owner and president of Baker Motor Company and BMW of Wilmington. Mr. Baker served in the Marine Corps before going on to attend The Citadel and later Harvard Business School's Owner/President Management Program. The scholarship will be used to assist military veterans and their immediate family in pursuing a degree offered by the University of North Carolina Wilmington, Cameron School of Business.

The Booth Business Scholarship was established in 2021 by Justin Booth '12 in recognition of the role UNCW played in his career development in commercial real estate and to encourage outstanding students to create opportunities for their futures. 

The James C. Braye Scholarship was created by Malcomb Coley to honor James C. Braye, a triple retiree, husband, father of five, grandfather of four, and fifty-five year member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. Mr. Braye has been a soldier, businessman, counselor, singer, cantor, and politician. Born in the Great Depression, no one told him about his limited prospects for success in life. This scholarship is intended to support the University’s commitment to maintaining a campus environment that values a rich diversity of human beings among its faculty, staff, and students.

The Cameron Executive Network Scholarship in Business was established in 2016 by the executive members of the CEN to support their student members.

The Cameron Executive Network 20th Anniversary Memorial Scholarship was established in 2021 by Barb Biehner, a member of the UNCW faculty and mentor in the Cameron Executive Network (CEN), in memory of Anthony Gregorius ’09. Anthony was Barb’s first mentee in the CEN and this scholarship is to be used to support a student who is participating in the CEN. 

The Bruce Barclay Cameron Foundation Scholarship in Business was created by the Bruce Barclay Cameron Foundation in honor of their long­standing commitment to UNCW in order to empower students of southeastern North Carolina in need of financial support to pursue an education.

The Carr Riggs and Ingram Jake Rhyne Memorial Scholarship
was created in 2002 in memory of Jake W. Rhyne, CPA, by Pittard Perry & Crone, Inc. Pittard Perry & Crone merged with Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC in 2013.

The Denis G. Carter Scholarship
was established in honor of Dr. Carter and was initiated by the African American Graduate Association. It is available to an incoming freshman who has expressed an interest in pursuing a major with the Cameron School of Business. 

The Cape Fear Commercial Real Estate Women Scholarship in Business
was created in 2020 by the Cape Fear Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) group. CREW's mission is to advance the success of women in commercial real estate.

The Corning Credit Union Scholarship in Business was created by Corning Credit Union continuing their mission to create a positive, lasting difference in the communities they serve. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Cameron School of Business.

The Crider Family Graduate Fellowship in Business Administration was created by Clyde M. Crider, Jr., a 2001 graduate of UNCW and the Cameron School of Business. The fellowship will be used to assist a graduate student interested in pursuing a MBA degree offered by the Cameron School of Business. 

The Daniel W. Desmond Endowed Scholarship
was created by a bequest from Mr. Desmond and will be used to assist a rising junior, senior or graduate student in the Cameron School of Business.

The Decision Point Wealth Consulting Scholarship was created by Chad Pearson, Paul Patterson and Donis Smith to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Cameron School of Business.

The Frank Dunne, Jr. Memorial Scholarship was created by friends and colleagues in memory of Frank Dunne, Jr. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Cameron School of Business.

The Felton Hayworth Scholarship in Business was created by Steven and Sandra Felton in honor of their daughter Rachel Felton Hayworth ’12 and her husband, Creighton Hayworth ’13.

Beth Dow Fortenbery Memorial Scholarship was created by her family and friends to assist students enrolled in the Cameron School of Business who will participate in an international program offered through UNCW.

The James J. and Lucy H. Giammaria Scholarship in Business was created in 2010 by Mary Jo "M.J." Giammaria in honor of her parents, James J. and Lucy H. Giammaria. Ms. Mary Jo Giammaria is a 2010 alumnae of Cameron School of Business.

The Heath Scholarship in Business has been established by alumni Brad (MBA ‘07, BS ‘96) and Christie (BS ‘96) Heath. The Heaths are dedicated to assisting students of the Cameron School of Business reach their educational goals.

The Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina (IIANC) Scholarship was created by The Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina and is intended to assist students who have been accepted into the Cameron School of Business at UNCW.

The Matthew Braden Ivey Memorial Scholarship in Business was created by the Ivey family, in memory of Steve and Anita Ivey’s son, Matthew, to honor his experience at UNCW.

The J. W. Jackson Scholarship
 was established by the J.W. Jackson family in memory of one of Wilmington’s leading businessmen. This scholarship supports Cameron School of Business students who have proven academic ability, leadership potential and high moral character.

The Thomas N. Janicki Scholarship in Leadership and Service was created by Thomas Janicki and will be used to assist students in the Cameron School of Business who have demonstrated a strong sense of commitment to service, leadership, and volunteerism.

The Jarrett Family Scholarship for Business Endowment was created by JoAnne Woosley Jarret in 2018 to honor her late husband of 55 years, Bob Jarret. Bob owned Hobart Sales & Service of Wilmington for many years and after retiring, managed real estate in the Wilmington area. Bob proudly served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, and served many years as a Deacon and Elder at Winter Park Presbyterian Church.

The June and Turner Johnson Scholarship was originally established in 1998 by June and Turner Johnson. This award supports students who graduated from a New Hanover County High School and are pursuing a degree offered by the Cameron School of Business.

The Norman R. Kaylor Scholarship was created by W. Chris Hegele, a Cameron School of Business Alumnus. The scholarship will be used to support Cameron School of Business students.

The Stephen and Kathleen Kelbley Scholarship was created by Stephen and Kathleen Kelbley. The scholarship will be used to assist students interested in pursuing a degree offered by the Cameron School of Business.

The Kelbley Fellows Program was established in 2021 by Stephen and Kathleen Kelbley. The Kelbley Fellows Program seeks to supplement traditional educational scholarships with applied learning resources that remove barriers to student involvement in engaged, experiential learning. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree in the Cameron School of Business.

The Joseph Lewis King Scholarship was established by Joseph Lewis King III in honor of his father and grandfather and to recognize the contributions of women to the business world.

The Mary R. King Memorial Scholarship was established by Joseph Lewis King III to honor the memory of his mother and to recognize of the contributions of women in the world of business.

The Lake Family Travel Award in Business was established in 2013 by the Lake Family, who recognize the importance of higher education and the positive impact that UNCW has on the community and beyond. The intent of the award is to give students and opportunity to broaden their experience while at UNCW through study abroad. 

The Jeff Lesley RE Inc. Scholarship in Business Endowment was created in 2021 by Jeff Lesley '10M, a graduate of the Cameron School of Business. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Cameron School of Business who are working a part-time job at least 25 hours per week. 

The Madison S. Locklear Scholarship in Business Endowment was created in 2015 by Madison S. Locklear, a 1985 graduate of the UNCW Cameron School of Business. Madison has enjoyed an outstanding career as both an accountant and as an entrepreneur due in large part to her excellent education at UNCW, and because of that she chose to establish a scholarship to assist other students. 

The Herbert and Gina McKim Scholarship was created by Mr. and Mrs. McKim to assist students who have majored in business at Cape Fear Community College and wish to pursue a baccalaureate degree in business in the Cameron School of Business at UNCW.

The Sam '02 and Heather '05 Mintz Scholarship in Business was created by Sam and Heather Mintz in honor of the education they received from the UNCW Cameron School of Business.

The Michael Mitchell, Sr. Diversity Scholarship
was created in 2021 by Michael Mitchell, Jr. to honor his father, Michael Mitchell, Sr., a 1980 UNCW graduate. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Cameron School of Business at UNCW.

The New Hanover County Estate Planning Council Scholarship in Business
was created by the Council to assist students pursuing a degree in the Cameron School of Business.

The Joseph S. Perkins Scholarship in Business was created by Joseph Perkins, a 2009 and 2011 graduate of the Cameron School of Business. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Cameron School of Business. It is the wish of the donor that this scholarship would be used to encourage a student who values activism within the community in a spirit of promoting the wellbeing of others.

The PNC Bank Honors Scholarship was created by PNC Bank and will be used to support students in the Cameron School of Business.

The Porter Honors College Scholarship in Business was created by Drs. Lee and Thomas Porter to assist students enrolled in the UNCW Honors Scholars College with an interest in pursuing a degree offered by the Cameron School of Business. 

The Vaughn and Krista Reynolds Athletics Scholarship in Business was established in 2021 by Vaughn '98, '99M and Krista '99 Reynolds to assist student-athletes pursuing a degree offered by the Cameron School of Business.

The Robert and Jennifer Rippy Scholarship in Business was created by Robert and Jennifer Rippy and will be used to assist students who have majored in business at Cape Fear Community College and wish to pursue at baccalaureate degree in business in the Cameron School of Business at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

The Patrick Skinner Scholarship in Business was created by Jeanne Hinson in memory of her son, 1999 alumnus Patrick Skinner in order to support Cameron School of Business Students.

The Tim Slider "It's Another Day in Paradise" Memorial Scholarship was established in 2021 by Troy Slider ’14, his wife Lauren, mother Kelly and brother Shane in memory of his late father, Timothy Clarke Slider. An eternal optimist, Tim’s motto was “It’s Another Day in Paradise.” Tim was a proud US Marine, and this scholarship will support outstanding students with military affiliations pursuing a degree within the Cameron School of Business.

The Harvey J. Tate Jr. Memorial Scholarship was created in 2021 by Dr. Jimmy Tate, a UNCW alumnus and current member of the UNCW Board of Trustees. Dr. Tate created this scholarship in memory of his brother, Harvey J. Tate, Jr. to honor Harvey’s love for UNCW and outstanding leadership.  

The Supernaw Student Leader Scholarship was created in 2018 by two 2007 UNCW graduates, Johanna Horton Supernaw and Kenneth Supernaw. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Cameron School of Business. 

The Judy R. Tharp Women Leaders Scholarship in Business was created by Judy R. Tharp to inspire women to pursue business degrees from the Cameron School of Business to assist them in preparing for successful leadership roles.

The Vick Family Scholarship in Business was created by Sarah and Grey Vick. Grey is a 2004 and 2005 graduate of the Cameron School of Business and Sarah is a 2010 graduate of the School of Nursing.

The Wells Fargo Bank Scholarship was created by Wells Fargo Bank to assist UNCW in fulfilling its diversity goals as defined by its mission. The scholarship is intended to assist students enrolled in the Cameron School of Business.

The Mary McDuffie Walker Scholarship was created by J. Elwood and Mary McDuffie Walker to assist students in the Cameron School of Business.

The Elwood Walker Fellowship was created in 1994 by J. Elwood Walker to assist students in the Cameron School of Business.

The Slim and Edith Wallace Scholarship in Business was created by David M. Wallace '77 and Stephen C. Wallace '80 in honor of their parents, Slim and Edith Wallace. Slim and Edith both held a deep belief in the importance and value of higher education. 

The Gwendolyn V. “Cookie” Ward Family Scholarship was established by Michael W. Ward in honor of his wife Gwendolyn, on the occasion of her birthday. It will be used to assist students in the Cameron School of Business.

The Michael W. Ward Family Scholarship is available for a student who has been accepted into the Cameron School of Business.

The William J. and Jacqueline S. Warwick Scholarship was created by Mr. and Mrs. Warwick and will be used to assist North Carolina students in the Cameron School of Business.

The Sally R. Wilkins Scholarship was established by the Wilmington Business and Professional Women’s Club in memory of Sally R. Wilkins to support a student within the Cameron School of Business.

Accountancy and Business Law

The Kelly '00 and Jason '01, '11M Brett MSA Scholarship was created in 2018 by two time UNCW graduate Jason Brett, and his spouse and fellow alumna, Kelly. Jason wished for students with a background in Information Technology, who are now pursuing Master's degrees in Accountancy, to receive financial support and recognition in the same way that he did during his time as a student.

The Victor G. Collins Scholarship was created in memory of Victor G. Collins by Dr. Susan Hermanson. This scholarship is intended to assist students in the Master of Accountancy Program. 

The Dixon Hughes Annual Scholarship was established in 2008 by Dixon Hughes, now Dixon Hughes Goodman. 

The Dr. Fara Elikai Scholarship in Accountancy and Business Law was created by grateful alumni from Accountancy and Business Law to honor Dr. Elikai’s passion for teaching and his genuine commitment to students. 

The Ernst and Young Excellence Fund Fellowship in Accountancy was created by Ernst and Young in 2015. 

The Gerald and Delores Green Scholarship was created by Mrs. Green in memory of her husband and will be used to assist students majoring in accounting within the Cameron School of Business. 

The Harris Family Scholarship in Accountancy was created in 2019 by Heather and Neil Harris. The Harris' are parents of William Harris, a 2015 graduate of the Cameron School of Business. The scholarship is used to assist students who are pursuing a degree offered by the Cameron School of Business, Department of Accounting and Business Law. 

The Andrea and Drew Hendrickson Scholarship in Accounting was created by Andrea and Drew Hendrickson in hopes to assist students who are involved in the community while trying to financially afford school without assistance. Drew is a 2004 and 2005 graduate of the Cameron School of Business, Department of Accountancy and Business Law. 

The Institute of Management Accountants (Wilmington Chapter) Scholarship was created to support a Cameron School of Business student with a demonstrated commitment towards a career in accounting. 

The David W. Jessen, EY (Ernst & Young) MSA Fellowship was created by David Jessen and his spouse, Melissa. David retired as a partner with Ernst & Young after a distinguished 35 year career in public accounting. He joined the University of North Carolina at Wilmington Cameron School of Business as an Executive-in-Residence in 2008. He and Melissa were so impressed with the caliber of the students and their strong work ethic that they wanted to create an endowment to assist deserving students with their education. David and his spouse, Melissa, have been actively involved in several civic and charitable organizations over the past 40 years. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree in the Master of Science in Accountancy within the Cameron School of Business. 

The Joseph Chadwick Koon Fellowship in Accounting was created in memory of Joseph "Chad" Koon, a 2017 graduate of the UNCW Masters in Accountancy Program, who passed away unexpectedly on January 19, 2018. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a Masters of Accountancy.

The Charles R. Long Memorial Scholarship was established by Charles R. Long, an alumnus-class of 1977. The scholarship fund is intended to provide academic scholarship for students majoring in Accountancy or Philosophy and Religion at UNCW. 

The John Marts Memorial Scholarship was established through a provision in Dr. Marts’ will to assist students in the Cameron School of Business majoring in Accounting. 

The Elizabeth and David Mautz Scholarship in Business was created in 2013 by Dr. David Mautz and Mrs. Elizabeth Mautz. 

The Joanne Rockness Scholarship was created to recognize the leadership of Dr. Rockness as the previous director of the Master of Science of Accountancy (MSA) program. It will be used to assist students in the Cameron School of Business who are enrolled in the MSA program. 

The RSM Scholarship in Accounting was created by Morris B. Marshburn '85 and the RSM US Foundation to recognize the long-standing relationship between the donor, RSM and the Cameron School of Business. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Department of Accountancy and Business Law.

The Putnam Wall Scholarship in Business was created by Vickie Putnam Wall '06 and her husband Stuart Wall '04 '05M. 

The Robert F. Warwick Accounting Scholarship was created by family and friends of Robert F. Warwick to honor his contributions to both UNCW and the accounting profession. It is intended to assist students enrolled in the accounting program of the Cameron School of Business.

The Todd '05, '06M and Lauren Weeks Scholarship in Accountancy was established in 2021 by Todd Weeks, a 2005 and 2006 graduate of the Cameron School of Business, and his wife Lauren, to assist the university in meeting its commitment to maintaining a campus environment that values a rich diversity in its student body. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Accountancy and Business Law Department in the Cameron School of Business. 

Congdon School of Supply Chain, Business Analytics, and Information Systems

The DHG Scholarship in Information Systems and Cybersecurity was created by Dixon Hughes Goodman. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the University of North Carolina Wilmington in fields related to Information Systems and Cybersecurity.

The Warren Gulko Memorial Scholarship was created by the Information Systems and Operations Management Department to assist students majoring in operations management or information systems in the Cameron School of Business.

The Information Systems and Operations Management Scholarship was established by Angela Rowe and will be used to support students majoring in Information Systems or Operations Management in the Cameron School of Business. 

Economics and Finance

The Claude H. Farrell Scholarship in Business was created in his memory by his wife, Linda, the Department of Economics and Finance, and numerous family members and friends. The scholarship will be used to assist students interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree offered by the Cameron School of Business in the areas of economics and finance.

The First Citizens Bank Scholarship was established by First Citizens Bank and will be used to support students majoring in economics or finance. 

The Lee and Edward Graham Scholarship in Business was established in 2018 by J.E. Graham, longtime Professor of Finance in the Cameron School of Business, and his wife, Lee C. Graham who received a Masters in Psychology from UNCW. Dr. and Mrs. Graham wish to give back to students pursuing a degree in Finance. The donor's intent is that this scholarship not be based upon GP A; and it is their view that some of the most worthy students haven't the time or capacity to earn a higher GP A. They intend for this scholarship to benefit someone who is a "good person" and would likely be overlooked by other scholarships. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Cameron School of Business, Department of Economics and Finance. 

The Harris Family Scholarship in Economics was created in 2018 by Heather and Neil Harris. The Harris' are parents of William Harris, a 2015 graduate of the Cameron School of Business. The scholarship is used to assist students who are pursuing a degree offered by the Cameron School of Business, Department of Economics and Finance. 

The Roger P. Hill Scholarship was created by Edward and Margaret Barclay in honor of Dr. Hill. This scholarship is intended to assist students enrolled in the Cameron School of Business in Finance or Economics. 

The Open a Door Travel Award was created by Derek Bomar, a 2008 graduate of the Cameron School of Business. The fund is intended to provide support for students participating in the annual networking trip sponsored by the Economics and Finance Department at UNCW. The donor's wish is for the award to benefit a dissimilar group of students, including, not limited to: students needing financial assistance, students with majors outside of economics and finance, students who have achieved high academic success, students with a demonstrated commitment to community service or extracurricular activities, and/ or students who have atypical backgrounds. 

The Raines Family Scholarship was created by Mr. Raines, a 2010 alumnus with a degree in Business Administration, in appreciation for the excellent education and faculty support he received as a student in the Cameron School of Business. 

The David Andrew Seel Scholarship in Business was created by David and Elizabeth Seel in memory of their beloved son, Andy. As an alumnus of UNCW, Andy received wonderful attention from his professors and an excellent education. 

The Craig A. Wade Scholarship in Finance was created in 2017 by Craig A. Wade, a graduate of the Cameron School of Business, in honor of Roger Hill, who was instrumental in his success as a student. Craig hoped that a student would benefit from this scholarship in the same way he benefitted from financial assistance during his time in the Finance program at UNCW. 

The Craig A. Wade Memorial Scholarship in Finance was created in 2019 by Craig A. Wade, a 1987 graduate of the Cameron School of Business, in honor of his late grandmother, Tinnie Garris, who was his biggest inspiration and supporter during his college days at UNCW. The scholarship will be used to assist students in pursuing a degree offered by the Department of Finance and Economics. 

The Dr. William M. Wadman Scholarship was created by Linda Wadman, in memory of her husband, Dr. William M. Wadman. Dr. Wadman was a long time professor of economics at UNCW’s Cameron School of Business where he was passionate about helping students accomplish their educational goals.

Management

The Beck Family Foundation Entrepreneurship Scholarship was created in honor of Emily Nolan and will be used to assist a students majoring in Entrepreneurship and Business Development within the Cameron School of Business.

The Steve Harper Entrepreneurship and Innovation Scholarship was created by the Beck Family Foundation to honor Dr. Stephen Harper who served on the UNCW faculty for over forty years and was the driving force for numerous entrepreneurship-related activities and programs. The recipient must be a student entering his/her senior year who has been admitted to the Cameron School of Business and is majoring in Entrepreneurship and Business Development. The selection will be based on academic ability and demonstrated extra-curricular involvement. 

The Lower Cape Fear Human Resources Scholarship was created by the Lower Cape Fear Human Resources Association and will be used to assist students interested in pursuing a degree offered by the Cameron School of Business in Human Resource Management. 

The Dr. Howard S. Rasheed Diversity Scholarship in Management was created in memory of Dr. Rasheed, a respected faculty member in the Management Department of the Cameron School of Business. 

The Robert S. Rippy Scholarship in Entrepreneurship was created by Mr. Robert Rippy to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Cameron School of Business in a discipline related to entrereneurship.

The Allsbrook-Rudd Scholarship in Entrepreneurship was created by Jerry Allsbrook '82 and Cathy J. Rudd and will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Cameron School of Business. 

Marketing

The Sage Island Scholarship in Business was established by Mike Duncan, CEO of Sage Island, to assist students interested in pursuing a degree offered by the Cameron School of Business.

 

College of Humanities, Social Sciences, & the Arts Awards

General College Scholarships

The Caviness & Cates Building and Development Company Scholarship was created in 2021 by Chris Cates '92 and Watson Caviness '91, both graduates of the College of Arts and Sciences.

The Wilmington Coca-Cola Scholarship Fund
was created by Wilmington Coca-Cola Bottling Works to support UNCW students majoring in one of the humanities.

The Connie S. Harris Memorial Scholarship was created by The Red Tent Book Club in memory of Connie Harris, one of the original six members of the club. 

The Stepping Up for Arts Scholarship was created by the organization, The Artisans of St. James DBA Stepping Up for the Arts. The scholarship  will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the College of Arts and Sciences.

The Rich Pelt and Andrea Szigethy Scholarship in Arts and Sciences was created by Rich Pelt and Andrea Szigethy to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the College of Arts and Sciences.

The Aswani K. Volety Fellowship in Arts and Sciences
was created in 2021 by Yousry and Linda Sayed in honor of their friendship with Dr. Volety and his contributions to UNCW, where he served as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences for five years.

Anthropology

The Williams Scholarship was created in 2020 by Chuck and Gina Williams, parents of UNCW alumni. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree in anthropology at UNCW.

Art & Art History

The Amy Helene Kirschke Scholarship for Diversity in Art and Art History was created in 2021 by Marigny Kirschke-Schwartz, Helene Kirschke-Schwartz, Evie Kirschke-Schwartz, and James Benshoff in memory of Dr. Amy Kirschke who worked as a Professor and Department Chair at UNCW. The scholarship will be used to assist undergraduate students in the Department of Art and Art History at UNCW. The scholarship will also be used to assist the university in meeting its commitment to maintaining a campus environment that values a rich diversity in its student body.

The Leslie N. Boney, Sr. Scholarship in Art was created by the Boney family.  The scholarship will be used to assist students interested in pursuing a degree offered by the Department of Art and Art History at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

The Ann Flack Boseman Art Scholarship was established by Mark Griffis and Dave Robertson in honor of their dear friend, Ann, who is deeply committed to the arts at UNCW.

The Kathleen Price Bryan Scholarship in Art and Theatre was established by gifts from the Kathleen Price Bryan Foundation and was intended to support students within the Department of Art and Theatre.

The Department of Art and Art History Travel Award was established in 2021 by Dr. Vibeke Olson, a Professor of Art History who retired in 2021 after 17 years of service at UNCW. Dr. Olson is a medievalist with a broad interest in 12th-century visual culture. Her research explores architectural and sculptural production in 12th century France and considers the reception of images by medieval audiences. To continue her legacy at UNCW, Dr. Olson is creating this award to give Art and Art History students an opportunity to broaden their experience while at UNCW through study abroad.

The Dorothy M. Gillespie Scholarship in Art and Art History was created in 2020 by Mr. Gary Israel, Ms. Dorothy Gillespie's son, and President of the Dorothy M. Gillespie Foundation, to honor her continuous commitment to education. The scholarship is intended to further the mission of the Dorothy M. Gillespie Foundation "to support, develop and encourage the talents of young and emerging female artists in the United States." Ms. Gillespie was a nationally renowned artist and was recognized for her commitment to education by receiving an Honorary Doctorate of Pedagogy from Niagara University in 1990.

The Ruth B. Hodges Scholarship in Art was established by Ms. Vicky Lettmann in memory of her mother, a non-traditional student who took classes with art professor Claude Howell from 1967-71; she was still creating art work well into her nineties.

The Mary Ann Dixon Hogue Scholarship in Studio Art was created by Mary Ann Dixon Hogue's children, S. Homes Hogue, Ann Hogue Stuart and Cyrus D. Hogue III, in memory of their mother. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Department of Art and Art History.

The Teresa Leigh Koska Scholarship in Art was created by Caroline and Ralph Reda in memory of Caroline’s sister Teresa Leigh Koska. Teresa was a 1991 UNCW graduate with a degree in Studio Art.

The Dorothy Amy Parr Lipsius Scholarship in Studio Art was established by Ronald N. Lipsius ‘61 (AA) and ‘79 (BS) in memory of his mother.

The John Myers Art History Scholarship was created by UNCW colleagues, friends and family of Dr. Myers in recognition of his 25+ years of service to the Art and Art History, Music, and Theatre Departments at UNCW. Dr. Myers is a former Chair and Association Director of the Honors Program. 

The Wilmington Art Association Scholarship in Art and Art History was created by the Wilmington Art Association, a non-profit organization that provides opportunities for area visual artists to gain community recognition through shows and exhibitions. If offers a forum wherein artists, local craftsmen and people interested in the visual arts can exchange ideas, learn from each other, and contribute to the community. The Association also provides education programs, demonstrations and lectures which will lead to better public understanding and appreciation of visual arts.

Communication Studies

The Aptive Environmental Scholarship in Communication Studies Endowment was created in 2020 by Damon Lilly, a '15 alumnus who recognized the impact that scholarships made on his life while pursuing a degree from UNCW.

The Cronberger Family Scholarship in Communication Studies was created by David and Stella Cronberger in honor of family members who are alumni of UNCW and majored in Communications Studies.

The Joel and Shelley Read Curran Scholarship in Communication Studies
was established in 2021 by Joel Curran and Shelley Read Curran '89.

The Davenport Scholarship in Communication Studies was created by Van Davenport, a 1995 graduate of UNCW's Department of Communication Studies. Van discovered his talent for direct sales while working as a door-to-door salesman with Southwestern Advantage during his time at UNCW. He is passionate about helping the Department of Communication Studies prepare students for successful careers in direct sales and he hopes this scholarship will assist students in their journey to discovering their own talents and pursuing a professional career in the direct sales industry.

The Brian Pearson King Memorial Scholarship
was created in his memory by his parents, Billy and Linda King, and friends. This scholarship is for students intending to major in communication studies.

The Lilly Family Foundation Scholarship in Communication Studies was established in 2021 by Damon Lilly, a 2015 communication studies graduate who recognized the impact that scholarships made on his life while pursuing a degree from UNCW.

The Reunion Marketing Scholarship in Communications Studies was originally created by Reunion Marketing to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Comms Studies department.

The Doug '03 and Erin '10 Starcke Scholarship in Communication Studies was established in 2021 by Doug Starcke, a Cameron School of Business graduate who majored in Business Administration and Erin Starcke, a graduate from the College of Arts and Sciences who majored in Communication Studies.

The Justin Thompson Communications Scholarship for Enacting Social Change was established by Mark Griffis and Dave Robertson. The purpose of this scholarship is to award students who excel in the area of communication studies.

The Betty Jo Welch Communication Studies Alumni Scholarship was created by the UNCW Communication Studies Alumni Chapter to honor Dr. Welch, a beloved member of the department. It is intended to provide an annual scholarship for a junior or senior majoring in communication studies to assist with tuition and fees.

Creative Writing

The Robert H. Byington Leadership Fellowship in Creative Writing was established to honor Dr. Robert H. Byington because of his efforts in establishing the creative writing program at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. It is, in great part, because of his leadership and foresight in this effort that the program is now a full department known as the UNCW Department of Creative Writing.

The Philip Furia Fellowship in Creative Writing was created in 2019 in memory of Philip Furia, a beloved professor in the creative writing department who wrote many books of nonfiction. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Department of Creative Writing, in the Master of Fine Arts program.

The Philip Gerard Graduate Fellowship was created by Mr. Charles F. Green, III in honor of Philip Gerard. It is intended to be given to a graduate student of English working toward the M.F.A. in Creative Writing.

The Satu Harris Scholarship in Creative Writing was created by Jeff Ezzelle in memory of Ms. Harris, who loved the variety of life and was well known for her vibrant smile and positive attitude. She had a passion for music, photography and writing.

The Martha Neal Lipsius Scholarship in Creative Writing was established by Ronald N. Lipsius ‘61 (AA) and ‘79 (BS), in memory of his wife.

The Bernice Kert Fellowship in Creative Writing was created by Kathryn Kert Green, Elizabeth Jane Kert and Charles Job Kert in memory of their mother, Mrs. Bernice Kert. Mrs. Kert, a published author and biographer, wrote “The Hemingway Women: Those Who Loved Him--the Wives and Others” and “Abby Aldrich Rockefeller: the Woman in the Family.”

The Margaret Shannon Morton Fellowship was created by Doug and Susan Morton in memory of Doug’s great aunt, Margaret Shannon Morton, one of the original faculty members at Wilmington College. Miss Morton was the first professor in the Department of English (1947-1963) and the first Chairman of the English Department; from 1955-1965, she was the Dean of Women, as well as the advisor to the writing club. She retired in 1965 as professor emeritus. This fellowship will be used to assist graduate students in the Creative Writing program. 

The Linda and Charles Nance Fellowship in Creative Writing was created by Linda Nance in recognition of the outstanding accomplishments of the UNCW Department of Creative Writing and will be used to assist students interested in pursuing a graduate degree offered by the Department. 
 
The North Carolina Sorosis Creative Writing Scholarship was established by the NC Sorosis Womans Club.

The Ashley Elizabeth Shivar Scholarship in Creative Writing Endowment was created by Jacqueline and Michael Shivar in 2011 to honor their daughter Ashley. Ashley graduated cum laude from UNCW in 2007 with a BFA in creative writing and went on to complete her MFA in creative writing in 2010. While at UNCW, Ashley was co-producer of Writers in Action and president of the Creative Writing Graduate Student Association. 

English

The Dr. Charles Brooks Dodson Fellowship in English was created by Dr. Charles Brooks Dodson.

The Conlon Scholarship in English was created by by Patricia Conlon '92, '94M to assist students pursing degrees offered by the Department of English at UNCW.

The Christopher Gould Fellowship in English was created by Charles F. Green, III in honor of Dr. Christopher Gould, a distinguished member of the faculty of the UNCW Department of English, whose unpretentious nature and genial personality have endeared him to his colleagues. The fellowship will be used to assist students interested in pursuing a graduate degree offered by the UNCW Department of English. 

The Louise Jackson Green Scholarship was established by Charles F. Green III in order to assist UNCW students majoring in English.

The Gerald S. Rosselot Scholarship in English was created by Mrs. Nancy Rosselot in memory of her husband. Dr. Rosselot.  Dr. Rosselot came to Wilmington College in 1959 and retired as Associate Professor Emeritus in 1990. Dr. Rosselot was a member of the Order of Isaac Bear and was dedicated to helping students achieve their academic and professional goals.

The Anne Green Saus Scholarship was established by Anne Green Saus in honor of her nephew, Charles F. Green, III.  This scholarship will support a student who has formally declared a major in English with a concentration in Literature and Language.
 
The Kathy Rugoff Scholarship in English Endowment was created in 2012 by Jeffrey S. Eng in memory his beloved wife, Dr. Kathy Rugoff. Kathy had a distinguished 24-year career as a dedicated teacher and scholar in the Department of English. Dr. Rugoffs interdisciplinary approach to her work was fueled by her passion for literature, music, art and photography. 

The Sally Sullivan Award in English was created by Sally Sullivan, a long-time English professor at UNCW, now retired, who began her academic career as a young single mother of two in 1966.  The scholarship is intended to assist students in the Department of English at UNCW by providing funds not otherwise available through scholarship or other similar sources for the purchase of books and/ or for the payment of fees.

The Michael Wentworth Student Enrichment Travel Endowment was established by Charles F. Green, III. in honor of Professor Wentworth, a highly dedicated professor of English, possessed with imagination, creativity, humor, and enormous teaching skills.  This fund will be used to sponsor students in literary tours of certain regions of America, the United Kingdom or such other countries as are deemed to be rich in literature.

Film Studies

The Frank Capra, Jr. Scholarship in Film Studies was created by friends of Frank Capra, Jr. and the Department of Film Studies, in recognition of his contributions to the film industry in Wilmington and the Film Studies Department at UNCW.

The Bucky Stein Scholarship in Film Studies was created by Debbie Smith, Chair, Wilmington Jewish Film Festival (WJFF) in memory of Bucky Stein, one of the founders of the WJFF. The scholarship will assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Department of Film Studies.

History

The Brunswick Civil War Roundtable Scholarship in History was created by the Brunswick Civil War Roundtable in order to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Department of History who are interested in studying the U.S. Civil War era.

The Dr. Andrew Clark Memorial Scholarship in History
was established by the UNCW Department of History in memory of Dr. Clark, who taught African History at UNCW from 1990 until his untimely death in 2010. Dr. Clark earned his B.A. at Columbia and his Ph.D. at Michigan State, was a veteran of the Peace Corps, and a past president of the Third World Studies Association. He was committed to an undergraduate education that challenged students and inspired them to think globally. The faculty of the History Department created this scholarship out of profound respect for Dr. Clark’s dedication to teaching and love of learning.

The Dr. Muriel Dimen Scholarship in Psychology or History was created by Dr. Carole Fink, a former University of North Carolina at Wilmington faculty member who is committed to education and supporting the community by assisting local students. The purpose of the scholarship is to honor her late cousin, Muriel Dimen, a distinguished psychoanalyst, scholar, author and teacher. This scholarship is intended to support graduates from a New Hanover County high school who are pursuing a History or Psychology degree offered by the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

The Charles F. Green, Jr. Fellowship was established by Charles F. Green, III to honor his father, Charles Frederick Green Jr., who, from among his own numerous interests, taught or otherwise imparted to one or more of his three sons an appreciation of history, military history, historical novels, current political and social news events, classical music, various participatory and spectator sports, chess and other card table games, business investments, photography, the grandeur of mountains, and extensive travels.

The Jack and Carol Mills Scholarship in History was created by Mr. and Mrs. Mills in appreciation of the university’s service to the region and in honor of their son-in-law Dr. David La Vere, who is on the faculty of the Department of History.

The Bellamy Mansion Museum Fellowship was created by The Bellamy Mansion Museum to support a student who will continue their misson to promote a greater understnding of social history, historic preservation, architectural history, and restoration methods of NC. The fellowship will also be used to assist the university in meeting its commitment to maintaining a campus environment that values a rich diversity in its student body.

The M. Tyrone Rowell Endowed Scholarship Fund was created by Charles F. Green, III to honor his friend “Ty” Rowell, who had a thirty-year career at the university. The scholarship is intended to provide tuition, fees and other support to graduate students of History who are working towards a Master’s degree at UNCW. 

The James E. L. Wade Scholarship
was created with a bequest received from Mr. Wade, former mayor and community activist in Wilmington; he served on the Wilmington City Council from 1945-1963.  The scholarship may be used to recruit and retain academically strong students majoring in History or Political Science Departments.

The Stamp Defiance Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Fellowship in History was created by the Stamp Defiance Chapter, organized on September 28, 1921. This fellowship honors the DAR, whose members use formal education and strong connections to their communities to make significant contributions to American society and culture. The fellowship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Department of History. 

The Susan Goodman Stern Fellowship was created by Ms. Stern in honor of faculty member Dr. Larry Usilton, Dr. Larry Cable and Dr. John Haley and in appreciation of their dedication to teaching students. This fellowship is used to support UNCW’s graduate program in history.

Music

The Alma W. Adcock Scholarship in Music Education was created by Mrs. Adcock in 2008 and is to be awarded to a student with an interest in pursuing a degree in music education. Mrs. Adcock passed away in 2016.

The Gunther Family Scholarship in Music was created by the Gunther Family in recognition of their commitment to supporting students in need at UNCW. It will be used to assist undergraduate students pursuing a degree offered by the Department of Music at UNCW.

The William F. Adcock, Jr. Music Scholarship was created by Mrs. Alma Adcock in 1982 in memory of her husband Bill, long-time conductor of the UNCW Community Orchestra and associate professor of music at UNCW. Mrs. Adcock passed away in 2016. The scholarship is awarded to a student who plans to graduate from UNCW with a major in music.

The Christopher Kent Beaver Memorial Choral Music Scholarship was created by Mrs. Polly Beaver in 2006 in memory of her husband who was a gifted and outstanding singer, choral director, and church musician. His love for music translated into a love for his musical colleagues and for those who came to hear that music. He will be remembered not only for adding to the richness of the sound of the choir but also adding to the richness of the experience for fellow choir members, both musically and personally. The goal of this scholarship is to further the choral art by encouraging students to develop skills for a lifelong commitment to choral music.

The Beckwith Music Scholarship Endowment was created in 2007 by Barbara Beckwith Dobo in memory of her mother, Sabre Elizabeth Beckwith, and her grandmother, Rachel F. Beckwith.

The Cape Fear Jazz Society Scholarship in Music was established in 2001 by the Cape Fear Jazz Society to foster jazz education and to support students majoring in music within the jazz program.

The Mary Ann Everett Memorial Music Scholarship, originally known as the Mary Ann and Spencer Everett Scholarship, was created in 2007 by Mary Ann and Spencer Everett. The fund was renamed in 2016 in Mary's memory, who passed away in 2015. The scholarship will be used to assist students majoring in music within the College of Arts and Sciences.  

The Henriksen Scholarship in Music was created in 2014 by Aggie Henriksen in order to support students within the Department of Music.

The Joe Hickman Scholarship in Choral Music was created in 2019 by the Department of Music in honor of Joe Hickman's retirement. Joe Hickman was a professor of music at UNCW and was the director of choral activities from 1979 until 2019. In that time, he led university choral ensembles on 12 tours in England and Europe, giving dozens of performances in major cities and smaller towns. In addition, as music director for Opera Wilmington, Hickman conducted Rigoletto, Casi fan tutte, Carmen, Die Fledermaus and Amahl and the Night Visitors.

The Virginia Hughes Memorial Scholarship in Choral Music was established in 2021 by Finley Woolston in memory of Virginia Hughes. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree in choral music or voice offered by the Department of Music. Mrs. Virginia Hughes was the epitome and embodiment of the best of the profession of teaching singing and choral music. Her influence on her students’ lives was felt beyond that of music. She was a role model and mentor who instilled a love of music but also helped prepare students to be happy and productive adults. Some of her students went on to become professional choral musicians, including the creator of this Memorial Scholarship. Without her influence and loving guidance in elementary and high school he quite simply would not have eventually allowed the seeds she planted to flower into his career as a singer and choral musician. 

The Mary T. Newman Scholarship in Music was created by Diane Sullivan, in honor of her mother’s love of music, which was the background theme to her life and her conviction that the power of music could enrich one’s life. 

The Scott Robertson Memorial Scholarship was created in 2002 by friends and family of Scott Robertson, who was a UNCW freshman when he passed away in 2001. The scholarship is available for an incoming freshman student from Pitt County, North Carolina who has demonstrated an interest in creative writing or music.

The Joanne LeGwin Tennille Scholarship in Music was created by Robert Tennille in honor of his wife, Joanne LeGwin Tennille. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree by the Department of Music. 

The UNCW Department of Music Artistic Talent Scholarship was created in 2006 by the Department of Music to recruit and retain talented students for the music department’s performance groups in order to maintain a balanced student population for various musical endeavors, such as large ensembles, chamber music, and accompanying, among others.

Philosophy & Religion

The Dr. Sankey L. Blanton Scholarship was established in the Philosophy and Religion Department by Sankey L. Blanton III. This scholarship is given to a non-traditional student in the department based on financial need, academic merit, leadership, and character.

The Dr. B. Frank Hall Scholarship in Philosophy and Religion was established in 2021 in memory of Dr. Hall. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Philosophy and Religion department, and to assist the university in meeting its commitment to maintaining a campus environment that values a rich in its student body. 

The Charles R. Long Memorial Scholarship was established by Charles R. Long, an alumnus-class of 1977. The scholarship fund is intended to provide academic scholarships for students majoring in Accountancy or Philosophy and Religion at UNCW.

The Dr. James Megivern Philosophy and Religion Scholarship was created by Philosophy and Religion faculty members to help assist students at UNCW.

The Dr. Nathaniel S. Murrell Scholarship in Philosophy and Religion was established in 2021 in honor of Dr. Nathaniel S. Murrell. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Philosophy and Religion department, and to assist the university in meeting its commitment to maintaining a campus environment that values a rich in its student body. 

Public & International Affairs

The J. Rupert Bryan, Jr. Scholarship was created to support a UNCW student majoring in Public and International Studies.

The Elton and Michelle Daniels Capstone Scholarship in Public Administration was created by Elton and Michelle Daniels to assist the university in meeting its commitment to maintaining a campus environment that values rich diversity in its student body.

The Holt Oil Fellowship in Public Administration was created by Hannah Holt and the Holt Oil Company in loving memory of Charles B. C. Holt. The Fellowship will be used to assist students interested in pursuing a Master of Public Administration degree.

The Elvin and Pat Wallace Jackson Honors Scholarship in Political Science was created by Shawn and Morgan ’96 Jackson, in honor of Morgan’s mother, Pat Wallace Jackson and in memory of his father, J. Elvin Jackson. The scholarship will be used to assist students who are pursuing a degree in political science at UNCW.

The Marla Rice-Evans Political Science Scholarship
was created by Dave Robertson, Mark Griffis and friends to honor Marla Rice-Evans for her efforts to promote academic excellence. The scholarship is intended to help students who have been accepted into the Department of Public and International Affairs with a major in political science and a minor in international affairs.

The James E. L. Wade Scholarship was established by James E.L. Wade, former Mayor and community activist in Wilmington.  Mr. Wade served on the Wilmington City Council from 1945-1963.  The scholarship will be used to assist students majoring in disciplines related to history and government.

Sociology & Criminology

The Troy Douglas Carr Memorial Scholarship was created by friends, family and fellow officers in memory of Agent Troy Carr, who received his bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from UNCW in December, 1992, became an agent with the NC Alcohol Law Enforcement and was tragically killed in the line of duty in May, 1994.

The Hammond Family Scholarship was created by Brenton '07 and Courtney Hammond in honor of Brenton's great experience at UNCW. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Department of Sociology and Criminology. The scholarship will also be used to assist the university in meeting its commitment to maintaining a campus environment that values a rich diversity in its student body.

Theatre

The Nikkita Donyal Johnson Diversity Scholarship in Theatre was created by Ms. Johnson to assist students in the Department of Theatre.

The Douglas Swink Scholarship in Theatre was established by David Swink in memory of his father, Doug, and will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Department of Theatre.

World Languages and Cultures

The Edward and Esther Bloedorn Scholarship was created by donor Philip E. Bloedorn in honor of his parents, Edward and Esther.

The Helena Riker Cheek Scholarship in World Languages and Cultures
 was created by Mary Dixon Bellamy in 1983 in memory of Helena Cheek.

The James Cofield III Memorial Travel Award was created in 2021 by family, colleagues, and fellow classmates in memory of James Cofield III, who graduated with a B.A. in Spanish in 2015 from UNCW. James was very active with the Latinx community on campus, he studied abroad in the Dominican Republic, and after graduating, he used Spanish in his career and through service to the community. The intent of the award is to give students an opportunity to broaden their experience while at UNCW through study abroad while pursuing a major in Spanish at UNCW.

The Lapaire-Stites French Studies Scholarship was created by Dr. Pierre J. Lapaire and Mrs. Inge Stites to honor the 70 plus years of combined service to UNCW of Mr. Kenneth Stites, former assistant professor of French, Mrs. Inge Stites, former lecturer of French and German, and Dr. PJ Lapaire, professor of French. The scholarship will be used to support a student majoring in French.

The Eunice T. and Marguerite B. MacRae Scholarship in French was created by Eunice T. MacRae, a former UNCW Trustee, to benefit students at the University of North Carolina Wilmington who are pursuing a degree in French.

The Nieka "Sean" Wright Memorial Fellowship in World Languages and Cultures was created in 2013 by the faculty of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures (now the Department of World Languages and Cultures). Sean, a native of Southeastern North Carolina, was a graduate student in the Master's in Spanish program at UNCW. He completed his M.A. in December 2011. He was a conscientious, intelligent student who devoted a lot of his time to his studies and to helping others. He passed away on April 29, 2012. The fellowship will he used to assist students interested in pursuing a graduate degree offered by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures.

The World Languages and Cultures Department Academic Scholarship was created by the faculty and staff of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures to support students studying a foreign language at UNCW.  

 

College of Science & Engineering Awards

Biology & Marine Biology

The Franklin H. Allen Scholarship was established by the Department of Biology in memory of Dr. Allen, who as a member of the faculty of the Department of Biology was instrumental in the development of the department.

The Charles and Kay Bolles Marine Biology Scholarship was created by Charles and Kay Bolles.  This scholarship is intended to provide support for students majoring in marine biology at UNCW.

The Judith C. Bryan, Holden Beach Turtle Watch Fellowship in Marine Biology was created by the Holden Beach Turtle Watch Program and is intended to assist graduate students in Marine Biology. 

The Cape Fear Garden Club, Inc. Scholarship was created by The Cape Fear Garden Club and will be awarded to a student whose major is in biology.

The John Colucci, Jr. Memorial Scholarship was established by Laurence Sprunt in memory of John Colucci, Jr. 

The J. Marshall Crews Scholarship for Science was established by Robert and Gabriel Dobo to honor Dr. J. Marshall Crews, an original member of Wilmington College and retired senior administrator of UNCW. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide help to students who are pursuing a career in science.

The Department of Biology and Marine Biology Merit Scholarship was created by the Department of Biology and Marine Biology and will be used to assist students majoring in Biology and Marine Biology.

The Jack Dermid Scholarship in Biology and Marine Biology was established in memory of Jack F. Dermid, beloved father and friend, by Susan Dermid and Mary K. Lyons. Mr. Dermid was an Associate Professor of Biology who published numerous articles, books, movies, and extraordinary photographs that have been enjoyed by many people in the United States and around the world. Mr. Dermid would so have appreciated this opportunity to share with each recipient his love for and knowledge of nature and wildlife as well as his field of study that he enjoyed immensely.

The Fales Family Scholarship in Biology was created by Vicki and Robert Fales to continue their strong support of the Department of Biology and Marine Biology and students pursuing a degree offered by the department at UNCW.

The Francis Peter Fensel, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
 was created by Mrs. Fensel in memory of her late husband. The purpose of the fund is to give financial assistance to a graduate student in Marine Biology.

The Daniel Gottovi, M.D. Scholarship was created by Wilmington Health Associates in honor of Dr. Daniel Gottovi, upon his retirement from the practice of medicine in June 2005. Dr. Gottovi was himself the recipient of a scholarship to Hamilton College, where he completed his undergraduate studies.  This scholarship will be used to assist students in the university's pre-med program in hopes that it will inspire future physicians to continue Dr. Gottovi's legacy of community service.

The Benjamin R. and Edith B. Graham Scholarship was established by Frederick B. Graham in memory of his father and mother. It is awarded annually to students in marine biology and education who have graduated from an accredited southeastern North Carolina high school.  

The Jay Hensley Scholarship was established for to support students studying Marine Biology at UNCW.

The Dr. Ron and Janie Hill Honors Scholarship in Biology and Marine Biology was created by Dr. Ron Hill and his wife, Janie. The scholarship is used to assist students who are pursuing a degree offered by the Department of Biology and Marine Biology. 

The Owen Graham Kenan Scholarship was created by Mrs. Owen G. Kenan and her children in memory of her husband and their father, and will be used to assist graduate students in the Marine Biology program. 

The David G. Lindquist Scholarship in Biology was created by Donald Lindquist in honor of David G. Lindquist, professor emeritus of marine biology of UNCW. 

The Mintzes Memorial Scholarship was established by Dr. Joel J. Mintzes and is named in memory of his parents.

The New Hanover-Pender Medical Society Scholarship was established by the Medical Society and friends for the purpose of providing financial assistance to a student having excelled academically and having shown a serious desire and pursuit of attending medical school.

The North Carolina Shell Club Scholarship in Malacology was created by the NC Shell Club, an organization dedicated to providing a friendly and enthusiastic forum where people of all levels of expertise, ranging from the beginner to professional, can meet and share knowledge and information about the fascinating world of shells. The scholarship will be used to assist students in conducting research or pursuing a degree in a discipline related to Malacology, the study and conservation of mollusks.

The Dr. James F. and Frances B. Parnell Fellowship was created by Dr. and Mrs. James F. Parnell in recognition of his long-time tenure and service to the UNCW Biological Sciences Department. This award assists students in the Biology Department. 

The Preyer Family Scholarship was created by Mr. Britt A Preyer, and is awarded to a student accepted into the Department of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, who has indicated a commitment to major in marine biology.

The Karen Schroeder Shelly Cove Scholarship in Marine Biology was created by Matt Schroeder, co-founder of Shelly Cove, along with his father Richard Schroeder, in order to assist students pursuing a Marine Biology degree offered by the Department of Biology and Marine Biology.

The Ellen G. Wilson Scholarship in Marine Biology
was created by Ellen Wilson and is available to students seeking a degree in Marine Biology.

Chemistry & Biochemistry

The Alcami Corporation Leadership Fellowship in Pharmaceutical Chemistry was created by Alcami Corporation to support the pharmaceutical chemistry doctoral program. The fellowship is intended to enhance doctoral student participation in education research.

The Brad Allen and Judy Dew Scholarship in Chemistry was created in 2019 by Dave B. Allen and his spouse Judy C. Dew. David is a 1988 graduate of UNCW with degrees in Chemistry and Physics. The scholarship will be used to assist students interested in pursuing a degree offered by the Chemistry Department.

The Will S. DeLoach Scholarship in Chemistry
was created by Dr. DeLoach, a former faculty member in the Department of Chemistry.

The GlaxoSmithKline Women in Science Program was established by The Glaxo Foundation to encourage women to enter the science profession and are assigned a woman mentor from GlaxoSmithKline, Inc.

The Levy Department of Chemistry Summer Research Award was created to fund summer undergraduate research. The scholarship is named for Jack B. Levy, retired former chair of the Chemistry Department. 

The Maravai LifeSciences Fellowship in Pharmaceutical Chemistry was created by Maravai LifeSciences Foundation to support the pharmaceautical chemistry doctoral program. The fellowship is intended to enhance doctoral student partcipiation in education and research.

The Lewis E. Nance Chemistry Fellowship was created by contributions given in memory of Dr. Nance. The fellowship is intended to assist the department in recruiting and retaining highly motivated students of chemistry. 

The Mary Jo and Bill Oakley Fellowship in Chemistry was created by Bill Oakley to assist graduate students pursuing a degree in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. 

The Yousry and Linda Sayed Graduate Fellowship was created in 2021 by Yousry and Linda Sayed, inspired by their interest in assisting the evolution of new programs related to pharmaceutical chemistry, building on the strengths in the areas of chemistry and biochemistry at UNCW. The fund is intended to attract high-quality graduate students to the College of Arts and Sciences at UNCW in a pharmaceutical chemistry-related discipline.

The Yousry and Linda Sayed Scholars Endowment was created in 2021 by Yousry and Linda Sayed, inspired by their interest in assisting the evolution of new programs related to pharmaceutical chemistry, building on the strengths in the areas of chemistry and biochemistry at UNCW. The fund is intended to attract and assist students in the College of Arts and Sciences interested in pharmaceutical chemistry-related disciplines to advance industry-specific workforce development opportunities.

The Carole L. Smith, Ph.D. Fellowship in Chemistry was created by Dr. Carole L. Smith in order to assist students who are pursuing a Master of Science degree offered by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.

The Ernest Stephen Prevost Scholarship
was created in honor of Ernest Stephen Prevost by his son.  Ernest Prevost had a long career as a consulting chemist and desired to support students majoring in Chemistry at UNCW.

The John Q. Walker Chemistry Scholarship was created by Mr. and Mrs. John Q. Walker in order to support a deserving student majoring in Chemistry.

The Dick Ward Excellence in General Chemistry Departmental Award was established in 2021 by Dr. Nathaniel Grove in honor of Dr. Dick Ward, a long-time faculty member and former chair of the UNCW Department of Chemistry. The award will be used to recognize outstanding achievement among students preparing to pursue a degree in Chemistry.

The Rowe Family and R. F. Zimmerman Scholarship in Chemistry was originally created by W. Mercer Rowe and was funded by South Atlantic Services, Inc., in memory of R. F. Zimmerman, the former Senior Vice President.

Computer Science

The David Bristol Scholarship in Computer Science was created by Mark Griffis and Dave Robertson in honor of David Bristol, a UNCW computer science graduate, who utilizes his skills to improve the lives of millions of retirees. His application, innovation and dedication will continue a tradition of success at RPI Media and has partly made this endowment possible. It is the hope of the donors that the recipients will use this opportunity to better their own and other peoples’ lives.

The Computer Science Chairs Scholarship
 was created to support a computer science major at UNCW and can be an undergraduate or graduate student.

The Smith Doss Scholarship in Computer Science was established by Smith Doss and Claude Monnier to assist students majoring in Computer Science. 

The Fletcher Norris Scholarship in Computer Science was created by Dr. Fletcher Norris. Dr. Norris joined the UNCW faculty in 1970, teaching mathematics, statistics and computer science courses. Along with two other faculty members, he designed, implemented and taught the first courses in the new computer science curriculum, which became a new major, chartering the new computer science department. He established this fund upon his retirement in 1999. Dr. Norris passed away in 2020.

The Rota Family Scholarship in Computer Science was created by Mike Rota in memory of his wife, Susan and in honor of his daughter, Lauren '20. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Department of Computer Science.

Environmental Sciences

The Department of Environmental Sciences Field Research Award was established in 2021 by Dr. James Rotenberg, Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences who retired in 2021 after 17 years of service at UNCW. Dr. Rotenberg is an environmental ecologist and ornithologist who specializes in tropical ecology and was known as the “bird guy” within his department. To continue his legacy at UNCW, Dr. Rotenberg is creating this award to assist students engaged in faculty-mentored research at UNCW.

The Judy Lund Scholarship in Environmental Sciences was created by Tom Lund in memory of Judy Lund and it will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Department of Environmental Sciences

The John Taggart Applied Learning Award in Environmental Sciences was created by John Taggart, Associate Professor Emeritus, in order to support applied learning activities within the Department of Environmental Sciences.

Earth & Ocean Sciences

The Geography Scholarship Fund was established by members of the faculty of the Department of Geography and Geology to assist students majoring in geography.

The Aaron Kevin Rice ’21 Applied Learning Award in Earth and Ocean Sciences was created by Kevin and Juanita Rice in memory of their son, Aaron Kevin Rice, a 2021 graduate of UNCW. 

The Victor Zullo Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Zullo by his family to support a student in the Department of Geology.

Mathematics and Statistics

The Thad Dankel Mathematics Endowed Scholarship was created by the friends of Thad Dankel to honor his thirty years of service and commitment to UNCW and the Department of Mathematics.

The Gene T. and Elizabeth J. Fales Scholarship was created by Mr. and Mrs. Fales in memory of Dr. Adrian Hurst and in honor of Dr. J. Marshall Crews and is awarded to a student who has declared a major in mathematics or pre-engineering and who has completed high school in North Carolina.

The Adrian D. Hurst Mathematics Scholarship was established by Mr. Dean Sidbury, a Wilmington College graduate who received an Associate of Arts degree in 1956.  The scholarship was created in memory of Dr. Adrian D. Hurst, an original Wilmington College faculty member who served as a teacher and mentor to Mr. Sidbury during his student days.

The A. Carl Nelson Scholarship was created by Mr. and Mrs. A. Carl Nelson, Jr. in recognition of Mr. Nelson’s long association with UNCW and his love for teaching of statistics. It is awarded to a student majoring or minoring in statistics under the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

The Douglas D. Smith Scholarship in Mathematics and Statistics was created by Douglas D. Smith. The scholarship will be used to assist students interested in pursuing a degree offered by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

The Kenneth R. and Linda Smith Gurganus Scholarship in Mathematics and Statistics was created by Linda Smith in honor of Kenneth's retirement from UNCW. Both have served as faculty members in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

The Fred Toney, Jr. Memorial Scholarship was created by Douglas Smith in memory of Fred Toney, Jr. a former UNCW family member.

Physics & Physical Oceanography

The Mackenzie and Miller Ashe Scholarship in Coastal Engineering was established in 2021 by Kenneth Ashe in honor of his commitment to coastal engineering. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree in coastal engineering offered by the Department of Physics and Physical Oceanography.

The Balfour Beatty Scholarship in Coastal Engineering
was created in 2020 by Balfour Beatty, an international leader in building and maintaining the infrastructures that support the vitality and growth of the communities they serve. The scholarship is evidence of Balfour Beatty's commitment to its partnership with UNCW and will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Physics and Physical Oceanography Department, where the new Coastal Engineering degree program is housed. 

The Dr. Hildelisa Hernandez Physics Scholarship
was created by Dr. Hildelisa Hernandez to support students in Physics. Dr. Hernandez was born in Cuba, where she taught physics for 11 years. She joined UNCW in 1963 where she remained until she retired in 1999. During her time at UNCW she served as an Associate Professor and was instrumental in the establishment of a physics major at UNCW. 

The LS3P Scholarship in Coastal Engineering
was created by LS3P in honor of their commitment to the Coastal Engineering program. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Physics and Physical Oceanography Department in Coastal Engineering.

The Moffatt & Nichol Scholarship in Coastal Engineering
was established in 2021 by Moffatt & Nichol in honor of their commitment to coastal engineering.

The Monteith Construction Corp. Coastal Engineering Scholarship
was created in 2021 by Monteith Construction Corp. which is headquartered in Wilmington, NC. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree in coastal engineering offered by the Department of Physics and Physical Oceanography at UNCW.

The Caroline '85 and Ralph Reda Scholarship in Engineering
was created by Caroline and Ralph Reda who have been supporters of UNCW for many years. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing degrees offered in Coastal Engineering or Intelligent Systems Engineering.

The David B. Sims Scholarship in Coastal Engineering was created by David B. Sims, a member of the Coastal Engineering Advisory Board and longtime supporter of UNCW. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Coastal Engineering program.

The Stonewall Structural Engineering Scholarship in Coastal Engineering was created by Stonewall Structural Engineering, PLLC, of Raleigh, N.C., in honor of their commitment to the Coastal Engineering Advisory Board. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Physics and Physical Oceanography Department in Coastal Engineering.

The Earl Bernard Wilson Scholarship was established by Earl Bernard Wilson and is intended to assist a student who has declared a major in physics.

The Weeks Marine Scholarship in Coastal Engineering was created by Weeks Marine in honor of their commitment to the Coastal Engineering Advisory Board. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered b the Physics and Physical Oceanography department in Coastal Engineering.

The W.K. Dickson Scholarship in Coastal Engineering was created by W.K. Dickson & Co., INC in honor of their commitment to the Coastal Engineering Advisory Board.

Pre-Engineering (Two-Plus-Two)

The Gene T. and Elizabeth J. Fales Scholarship was created by Mr. and Mrs. Fales in memory of Dr. Adrian Hurst and in honor of Dr. J. Marshall Crews and is awarded to a student who has declared a major in mathematics or pre-engineering and who has completed high school in North Carolina.

Psychology

The Charles V. Allo Scholarship in Psychology Endowment was created in 2020 through the estate of Mr. Charles V. Allo. Mr. Allo graduated from UNC Wilmington in 1980 with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology.

The Dr. Charles Brody Scholarship in Psychology
was created in 2019 by Samuel and Jane Brody, in memory of Dr. Charles Brody, an adult and child psychiatrist, who mentored and trained many mental health professionals across his noteworthy career. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a doctoral degree in General Clinical Psychology.

The Dr. Muriel Dimen Scholarship in Psychology or History
was created by Dr. Carole Fink, a former University of North Carolina at Wilmington faculty member who is committed to education and supporting the community by assisting local students. The purpose of the scholarship is to honor her late cousin, Muriel Dimen, a distinguished psychoanalyst, scholar, author and teacher. This scholarship is intended to support graduates from a New Hanover County high school who are pursuing a History or Psychology degree offered by the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

The Novak Family Scholarship In Psychology
was created in 2019 by Ed & Grace Novak, parents of a Seahawk graduate. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Psychology Department.

The Oaklawn Foundation Scholarship in Psychology
was created by the Oaklawn Foundation. The scholarship is used to assist students who are pursuing a degree offered by the Department of Psychology. 

The Katie C. Phillips Scholarship in Psychology
was created by Sandra Huskamp in memory of her daughter, Katie, who was a student in the UNCW Psychology department. Katie is remembered as a bright and funny young woman, with a love for both people and animals. The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Department of Psychology.

Dr. Cecil Reynolds Travel Award in Psychology was created by Dr. Cecil R. Reynolds and his spouse, Dr. Julia Hickman.  Dr. Reynolds is a 1975 alumnus, the 1984 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year, and a 1998 Razor Walker Award recipient.

The Williams/Jackson Merit Scholarship in Psychology was created by the Department of Psychology faculty and staff in honor of its founding chairs, Dr. John Taylor Williams and Dr. Lee Anderson Jackson.  The scholarship will be used to assist students pursuing a degree offered by the Department of Psychology.