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Oglethorpe Scholars may receive special recognition of their
outstanding achievement by being named as an endowed or annual
scholar. Selection of this honorary designation is based upon the
criteria outlined below:
The Ivan Allen Endowed Scholar:
Funding was established by a grant from The Allen Foundation,
Inc., of Atlanta, in memory of Ivan Allen Sr., who was a Trustee of
the University for many years and General Chairman of the first
major fundraising campaign. The Ivan Allen family and Foundation are
long-time benefactors of the University. Ivan Allen Scholars must be
from the Southeast, have at least a 3.2 grade-point average,
leadership ability and demonstrated financial need.
The Marshall A. and Mary Bishop Asher Endowed Scholar:
Funding was established by the Asher family in 1988. The late
Mr. and Mrs. Asher were both alumni (classes of 1941 and 1943
respectively) and both served for many years as Trustees of the
University. The scholarship is awarded to a superior student in
science.
The Keith Baker Endowed Scholarship:
Funding was established in honor of Professor Keith Baker, a valued
member of the Oglethorpe accounting faculty from 1983 to 1999. This
scholarship is awarded annually to a junior or senior majoring in
accounting. The student must demonstrate a strong academic record,
active campus and community involvement, relevant work experience,
and aspirations for a career in the field of accounting.
The Bank of America Scholars Program:
This endowed scholarship program was established in 1999 by Bank of
America, formerly NationsBank, and is awarded to students majoring
in business or computer science.
The Earl Blackwell Endowed Scholar:
Earl Blackwell, distinguished publisher, playwright, author, and
founder of Celebrity Services, Inc., headquartered in New York,
established this scholarship for deserving students with special
interest in English, journalism, or the performing arts. Mr.
Blackwell was a 1929 graduate of the University.
The Class of 1963 Endowed Scholar:
Funding was established through the efforts of the class of
1963. The intention of this scholarship is "to give to others, so
they too can be enriched by an Oglethorpe education."
The Miriam H. and John A. Conant Endowed Scholar:
Funding was established by Mrs. Miriam H. "Bimby" and Mr. John
A. Conant, long-time benefactors of Oglethorpe and both recipients
of Oglethorpe Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degrees. Mrs. Conant
served as a Trustee of the University from 1981 until her death in
January 2003. Scholarships are awarded annually to superior students
with leadership ability.
The Michael A. Corvasce Memorial Endowed Scholar:
Funding was established by Dr. and Mrs. Michael Corvasce of
Hauppauge, New York, and friends in memory of Michael Archangel
Corvasce, class of 1979. The scholarship recipient is selected from
the three premedical students who have the highest cumulative
grade-point average through their junior years and plan to attend an
American medical school. This scholarship, which perpetuates Michael
Archangel Corvasce’s interest in Oglethorpe and medicine, takes into
consideration the moral character of the candidates as well as their
academic qualifications.
The Estelle Anderson Crouch Endowed Scholar:
This funding is the first of three scholarships given by Mr.
John W. Crouch, class of 1929 and a former Trustee of the University
and was established in memory of Mrs. Estelle Anderson Crouch, the
mother of John Thomas Crouch, class of 1965. Mrs. Crouch died in
1960. It is awarded annually without regard to financial need to
students who have demonstrated high academic standards.
The Katherine Shepard Crouch Endowed Scholar:
Funding was given in memory of Mrs. Katherine Shepard Crouch by
Mr. John W. Crouch and is awarded annually based upon academic
achievement.
The Cammie Lee Stow Kendrick Crouch Endowed Scholar:
This is the third scholarship endowed by Mr. Crouch and
is awarded annually based upon academic achievement in memory of
Mrs. Cammie Lee Stow Kendrick Crouch. Mr. and Mrs. Crouch were
classmates at Oglethorpe and graduates in the class of 1929.
The Karen S. Dillingham Memorial Endowed Scholar:
Funding was provided by Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Dillingham in
loving memory of their daughter. Mr. Dillingham is a former Trustee
and served for several years as a senior administrator of the
University. The scholarship is awarded each year to an able and
deserving student.
The R. E. Dorough Endowed Scholar:
Funding was established by a gift from Mr. Dorough’s estate.
Scholarships from this fund are awarded to able and deserving
students based on the criteria outlined in his will. Mr. Dorough was
a former Trustee of the University.
The William A. Egerton Memorial Endowed Scholar:
Initial funding was established in 1988 by alumni Franklin L.
Burke ’66, Robert B. Currey ’66, and Gary C. Harden ’69 who
encouraged other alumni and friends to assist in establishing this
endowed scholarship fund in memory of Professor Egerton, a highly
respected member of the faculty from 1956 to 1978. The scholarship
is awarded to a student with strong academic record and demonstrated
leadership skills who is majoring in business administration.
The Ernst & Young Endowed Scholar (formerly Ernst & Whinney):
Funding was established in 1981 through the efforts of Murray D.
Wood, a former vice chairman at Ernst & Whinney and by a gift from
the accounting firm of Ernst & Whinney of Cleveland, Ohio.
Scholarship preference will be given to superior students who are
majoring in accounting.
The Henry R. "Hank" Frieman Endowed Scholar:
Funding was established by Mr. Frieman, class of 1936. An
outstanding athlete during his days at Oglethorpe, Mr. Frieman spent
a career in coaching. He is a member of the Oglethorpe Athletic Hall
of Fame. This scholarship is awarded annually based on academic
achievement, leadership qualities, demonstrated need, and a special
interest in sports.
The Charles A. Frueauff Endowed Scholar:
Funding was established by grants from the Charles A. Frueauff
Foundation of Little Rock, Arkansas. Scholarship preference is given
to able and deserving students from middle-income families who do
not qualify for governmental assistance. The criteria for selection
also include academic ability and leadership potential.
The Lu Thomasson Garrett Endowed Scholar:
Funding was established in honor of Lu Thomasson Garrett, class
of 1952, a former Trustee of the University, and a recipient of an
Oglethorpe Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree. Preference for
awarding scholarships from this fund is given to students who meet
the criteria for an Oglethorpe Scholars Award and are majoring in
education or business administration.
The Georgia Power Company Endowed Scholar:
Funding was established by a grant from the Georgia Power
Company of Atlanta. The fund will provide scholarship support for
able and deserving students from Georgia. Georgia Power Scholars
must have at least a 3.2 grade-point average, leadership ability and
must demonstrate financial need.
The Goizueta Endowed Scholar:
Established by grants from the Goizueta Foundation, this
endowment provides need-based scholarships for Hispanic students who
reside in the United States. Participation in high school
extracurricular activities and an evaluation of the student’s
potential to succeed at Oglethorpe is considered.
The Walter F. Gordy Memorial Endowed Scholar:
Funding was established in 1994 with a bequest from the Estate
of William L. Gordy, class of 1925. Walter Gordy was also an alumnus
of Oglethorpe, class of 1924. The scholarship fund was increased in
1995 with a bequest from the Estate of Mrs. William L. (Helene)
Gordy. Scholarships from this fund are awarded at the discretion of
the University.
The Bert L. and Emory B. Hammack Memorial Scholar:
This is one of three scholarships established by gifts from Mr.
Francis R. Hammack, a member of the class of 1927 and brother of
Bert L. and Emory B. Hammack. This scholarship, established in 1984,
is awarded annually to a senior student majoring in science or
mathematics, who is a native of Georgia and who had the highest
academic grade-point average of all such students who attended
Oglethorpe University in his/her previous undergraduate years.
The Francis R. Hammack Scholar:
Established in 1990, this fund is the second endowed financial
assistance program created by Mr. Hammack, a member of the class of
1927. It is to be awarded annually to a needy but worthy student who
is a native of Georgia, a junior class member majoring in English,
and has attended Oglethorpe University in his/her previous
undergraduate years.
The Leslie U. and Ola Ryle Hammack Memorial Scholar:
Funding of this third gift was established in 1985 by Francis R.
Hammack, class of 1927, in memory of his parents. It is awarded
annually to a junior class student working toward the Bachelor of
Business Administration degree, who is a native of Georgia and who
had the highest academic grade-point average of all such students
who attended Oglethorpe University in his/her previous undergraduate
years.
The Harold Hirsch Foundation Endowed Scholarship:
Established in 1981 by the Harold Hirsch Foundation with the
intent of assisting non-traditional age students, this scholarship
is awarded annually to students enrolled in the University College
program.
The Ira Jarrell Endowed Scholar:
Funding was established in 1975 to honor the late Dr. Jarrell,
former Superintendent of Atlanta Schools and a 1928 graduate of
Oglethorpe. It is awarded annually in the fall to a new student who
is a graduate of an Atlanta public high school studying teacher
education. Should there be no eligible applicant, the award may be
made to an Atlanta high school graduate in any field, or the
University may award the scholarship to any worthy high school
graduate requiring assistance while working in the field of teacher
education.
The Nancy H. Kerr Endowed Scholarship:
Funding was established by Margaret O.Y. Chin, class of 1987, in
honor of former Oglethorpe University Professor of Psychology and
Provost Nancy H. Kerr. Scholarships are awarded annually to
student(s) who demonstrate superior academic achievement, leadership
potential, and active community involvement.
The Mary Jane Stuart Kohler Memorial Scholarship Fund:
The Fund was established by family and friends in memory of Mrs.
Kohler, a 1990 graduate. The scholarship is awarded to a junior or
senior female student who demonstrates strong involvement in campus
life, a positive outlook coupled with diligence and commitment to
all she undertakes, and at least a 3.0 grade-point average.
The Lowry Memorial Scholar:
Established by a bequest from Emma Markham Lowry in 1923, awards
are made to students who "desire an education but are unable to
secure the same because of a lack of funds."
The Vera A. Milner Endowed Scholar:
Funding was established by Belle Turner Lynch, class of 1961 and
a Trustee of Oglethorpe, and her sisters, Virginia T. Rezetko and
Vera T. Wells, in memory of their aunt, Vera A. Milner. The
scholarship is awarded annually to a fulltime student planning to
study at Oglethorpe for the degree of Master of Arts in Teaching in
Early Childhood Education. Eligibility may begin in the
undergraduate junior year at Oglethorpe. Qualifications include a
grade-point average of at least 3.25, a Scholastic Assessment Test
or Graduate Record Examination score of 1100, and a commitment to
teaching.
The Virgil W. and Virginia C. Milton Endowed Scholar:
Funding was established through the gifts of their five
children. Mr. Milton was a 1929 graduate of Oglethorpe University
and a former chairman of the Board of Trustees. He received an
Honorary Doctor of Commerce degree from Oglethorpe in 1975. This
scholarship is awarded based on the applicant’s financial need,
academic achievement, and leadership ability.
The Dr. Keiichi Nishimura Endowed Scholar:
Funding was established by his family in memory of Dr. Keiichi
Nishimura, a Methodist minister who served in the poor areas of
Tokyo for over 50 years. The scholarship is awarded to able and
deserving international students and is based on financial need,
academic achievement, and leadership potential.
The Oglethorpe Christian Endowed Scholar:
Funding was established by a grant from an Atlanta foundation
which wishes to remain anonymous. The fund also has received grants
from the Akers Foundation, Inc., of Gastonia, North Carolina; the
Clark and Ruby Baker Foundation of Atlanta; and the Mary and E. P.
Rogers Foundation of Atlanta. Recipients must be legal residents of
Georgia and have graduated from Georgia high schools. High school
applicants must rank in the top quarter of their high school classes
and have Scholastic Assessment Test scores of 1100 or more;
upperclassmen must have a grade-point average of 3.0. Applicants
must submit a statement from a local minister attesting to their
religious commitment, active involvement in a local church,
Christian character, and promise of Christian leadership and
service. The Oglethorpe Christian Scholarship Committee interviews
applicants.
The Oglethorpe Memorial Endowed Scholar:
Funding was established in 1994 by combining several existing
scholarship funds created over the previous two decades. This fund
also allows persons to establish memorials with amounts smaller than
would otherwise be possible. The following are honored in the
Oglethorpe Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund:
Allen A. and Mamie B. Chappell
Dondi Cobb Memorial
Lenora and Alfred Glancy Foundation
Golden Petrel Memorial
Diane K. Gray
P. D. M. Harris
William Randolph Hearst
Anna Rebecca Harwell Hill and Frances Grace Harwell
George A. Holloway Sr.
Elliece Johnson Memorial
Ray M. and Mary Elizabeth Lee Foundation
The Manning M. Pattillo Jr. Endowed Scholar:
Funding was established in 1988 by the Oglethorpe National
Alumni Association from gifts received from many alumni and friends.
Dr. Pattillo was Oglethorpe’s 13th president, serving from 1975
until his retirement in 1988. In recognition of his exemplary
leadership in building an academically strong student body and a
gifted faculty, the scholarship is awarded to an academically
superior student with demonstrated leadership skills.
The E. Rivers and Una Rivers Endowed Scholar:
Funding was established by the late Mrs. Una S. Rivers to
provide for deserving students who qualify for the Oglethorpe
Scholars Award.
The Fred C. Robey Endowed Scholar:
Funding was established by Fred C. Robey, a 1997 graduate of
Oglethorpe University. This scholarship is awarded based upon
financial need to students enrolled in University College.
The J. Mack Robinson Endowed Scholar:
Funding was established by Atlanta businessman J. Mack Robinson.
It is awarded to a deserving student who meets the general
qualifications of the Oglethorpe Scholars Award. Preference is given
to students majoring in business administration.
The John P. Salamone Endowed Scholar:
This scholarship was established by Ben Salamone in honor of his
son, John P. Salamone, a graduate of the class of 1986 who died in
the World Trade Center attack on September 11, 2001. The scholarship
is awarded annually to a student leader from New Jersey, New York,
or Connecticut who is involved, or demonstrates the potential to be
involved, in campus activities such as the intramural program, the
athletic program, etc. Preference is given to a male student from
New Jersey.
The Steve and Jeanne Schmidt Endowed Scholar:
Funding was established by Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt to support an
outstanding student based upon high academic achievement and
leadership in student affairs. Mr. Schmidt, class of 1940, is a
former Chairman of the Board of Trustees and a recipient of an
Oglethorpe Honorary Doctor of Laws degree. Mrs. Schmidt is a member
of the class of 1942.
The Timothy P. Tassopoulos Endowed Scholar:
Funding was established in 1983 by S. Truett Cathy, founder of
Chick-fil-A Inc., in honor of Timothy P. Tassopoulos, a 1981
graduate of Oglethorpe University. This scholarship is awarded to
individuals who demonstrate academic achievement and leadership
ability.
The Dr. Heyl G. and Ruth D. Tebo Endowed Scholar:
Funding was established by Dr. and Mrs. Tebo in 1994 to support
Georgia residents majoring in chemistry, biology or other sciences.
Preference is given to students who plan to do graduate study in
medicine, dentistry or other specialties in the health sciences
field. Dr. Tebo is an alumnus of Oglethorpe, class of 1937.
The J. M. Tull Scholar:
Funding was established by a gift from the J. M. Tull Foundation
in 1984. Scholarships are awarded annually to superior students with
leadership ability as well as financial need.
The United Technologies Corporation Endowed Scholar:
Funding was established by a grant from the United Technologies
Corporation, Hartford, Connecticut. The fund provides scholarship
support for able and deserving students who are majoring in science
or pursuing a pre-engineering program. United Technologies Scholars
must have at least a 3.2 grade-point average and leadership
ability, as well as financial need.
The Charles Longstreet Weltner Memorial Endowed Scholar:
Funding was established in 1993 by former United States Senator
Wyche Fowler Jr., his longtime friend and colleague. An alumnus of
the class of 1948 and trustee of Oglethorpe University, Charles
Weltner was Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia at the
time of his death in 1993. He was the recipient of the "Profile in
Courage" award in 1991 and a recipient of an Oglethorpe Honorary
Doctor of Humane Letters degree. He was a tireless advocate for
equal rights for minorities and, while serving in the United States
House of Representatives, was the only congressman from the Deep
South to vote for the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Weltner Scholarships
are awarded annually to selected Oglethorpe students who are
residents of the State of Georgia with financial need, satisfactory
academic records, and, to the extent allowed by law, of
African-American descent. At the donor’s request, the amount of the
scholarship award to any recipient is to be no more than one-half of
full tuition in order to encourage student recipients to work to
provide required additional funds.
The L. W. "Lefty" and Frances E. Willis Endowed Scholar:
Funding was established by the family of the late L. W. “Lefty”
Willis, class of 1925. Preference will be given to outstanding
students who are pursuing a pre-engineering program. This award is
based on academic achievement, leadership ability, and financial
need.
The Vivian P. and Murray D. Wood Endowed Scholar:
Funding was established by gifts from Mr. and Mrs. Murray D.
Wood. Mr. Wood is a former vice chairman of the Board of Trustees
and former chairman of Oglethorpe University’s Campaign for
Excellence. Scholarship preference is given to superior students who
are majoring in accounting.
The David, Helen, and Marian Woodward Endowed Scholar:
The David, Helen, and Marian Woodward Endowed Scholar: Funding
was established by grants from the David, Helen, and Marian Woodward
Fund of Atlanta to provide assistance to students who meet the
criteria for an Oglethorpe Scholars Award. The award is based upon
superior academic achievement, leadership potential, and financial
need.
The Louise H. Woodbury Endowed Scholar:
Funding was established by the late Mrs. Louise H. Woodbury.
Scholarship preference is given to a worthy student in need.
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