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Academic Renewal: Saint Paul’s College And Its Communities, Partners In The Pursuit Of Excellence |
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Institutional Scholarships A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 is required for scholarships unless otherwise specified by the donor. The Ulyssess W. Russell Memorial Scholarship
– is given by Dr. Virginia H. Russell, and friends, in
loving memory of her husband, who greatly enjoyed competitive sports. The interest from a principal sum
to be awarded annually to an outstanding participant in the athletic program,
who is in good standing with the College, and whose cumulative grade-point
average is at least 3.0.
The George E. Walker, Sr. Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in Math or Science - Awarded for excellence in Science or Mathematics and is given by Dr. Violet A. Henighan.The Meade B. Coleman Award –
is given in memory of Meade Bernard Coleman, an alumnus of
Saint Paul’s College and also an outstanding elementary educator of Brunswick
County. The purpose of this
award is to stimulate interest in educating the youth of Brunswick County. To be eligible, the recipient must meet
these requirements: adhere to the
principles of Saint Paul’s College; be an Afro-American resident of Brunswick
County; be a student of good
character; have the approval of the faculty in the Elementary Education
Department. In the event a
Brunswick County resident cannot be identified, residents from neighboring
counties may be considered.
Education majors in general will be considered if no elementary education
candidates meet the rest of the criteria. The Alpha Kappa Mu Award – is given annually by the Alpha Pi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Mu
Honor Society to the member of the sophomore class who has the highest
cumulative average of 3.00 or above. The amount is to be applied to the purchase
of textbooks in the junior year. The Mansfield J. and Mabel Davis Boykin Memorial Scholarship -
Awarded by the Penisula Chapter of
the Saint Paul’s College Alumni Association to two students. The recipients must reside in Hampton
and/or Newport News and perform above average academically. The C.R.C. Chemistry Award – is presented by the C.R.C. Press in recognition of outstanding
scholastic achievement in chemistry during the freshman year. It is designed to encourage and
sustain student interest in the sciences.
The award consists of a certificate of achievement and a complimentary copy of
the New Edition of C.R.C. Handbook of Chemistry and Physics. The Arthur Ben Chitty Scholar -
An endowed scholarship awarded to an outstanding student
displaying academic excellence and the ideals of the College. The Jesse C. Byrd Memorial Scholarship -
One scholarship given by alumni of
Saint Paul’s College, friends, family, former students, and other citizens
residing in the Freeman section of Brunswick County, Virginia, in memory of the
late Reverend Jesse C. Byrd, an alumnus.
To be eligible, the recipient must be:
a resident of the Freeman area of Brunswick County; be completing the freshman,
sophomore, or junior year, with a cumulative average of 2.50 or better and give
evidence of contributing positively to the life of the College. The G. MacLaren Brydon Scholarship -Given annually to an outstanding student enrolled in the
College. The amount is to be applied toward the expenses for attendance at the
College. In selecting the person,
the following characteristics are to be observed:
character, academic achievement, loyalty to the College, overall
personality, and leadership and potential for future growth and development.
The Giles B. Cooke Scholarship –
is given by Miss Katherine G. Cooke, daughter of Reverend
Giles B. Cooke, as a memorial scholarship.
The Reverend Cooke was a longtime friend of the founder of Saint Paul’s College. To be eligible, the student must be
completing the junior year, must have demonstrated high scholarship, good
character, and must be judged to interpret the ideals of the College. The Otelia Russell Deane Davis Memorial Scholarship -
Given by Dr. Morgan R. Deane and
Dr. Robert A. Deane in honor of their mother, Mrs. Otelia Russell Deane Davis,
and awarded to a student, male or female, who is a resident of Brunswick County,
has a good spiritual character, and is in good academic standing. The Bravid W. Harris Award -
Given annually to an outstanding student enrolled in the
College. The amount is to be applied toward the expenses of attendance at the
College. In selecting the
person, the following characteristics are to be observed:
character, academic achievement, leadership and potential for future
growth and development. The Alpha Kappa Alpha
Scholarship - Given
annually by the Gamma Lambda Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority to
a student whose scholarship is above average and whose personal attributes are
exemplary. The Delta Sigma Theta Scholarship -
Given by the Lawrenceville Alumnae Chapter in memory of Dr.
Theodora R. Boyd, who stood for high scholarship, and who made a noteworthy
contribution to the College during her tenure as professor of English and
French. The scholarship is awarded
to a student who possesses good character, a wholesome personality and an
acceptable scholastic record. The Alpha Phi Alpha Scholarship - Given annually by the Epsilon Omicron Lambda Chapter of
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., to a student who has exhibited scholastic
proficiency, high moral standards and qualities of leadership commensurate with
the aims and objectives of Saint
Paul’s College. The Omega Psi Phi Scholarship – is given annually by Omicron Omega of the Omega Psi Phi
Fraternity, Inc. to a freshman or sophomore who shows positive indication of
high scholarship and strong moral influence. The Reader’s Digest Award -
Given annually to an outstanding young man or lady enrolled
in the College. The amount is
to be applied toward expenses for his or her attendance at the College. In selecting the person, the
following characteristics are to be observed:
character, academic achievement and potential for future growth and
development. The J. Alvin Russell Scholarship -
Given annually by the children of the late Dr. J. Alvin
Russell, second President of Saint Paul’s College and Priest of the Church, to a
young man or woman who is entering the junior class and who has maintained
average scholarship, has contributed significantly to the improvement of the
College community, has shown promise of constructive leadership, and has
demonstrated dedication to ideals
of Christian living. The Virginia Morgan Russell Memorial Award - The interest on an endowment fund given by the women
of the Saint Paul’s Memorial Chapel in memory of the wife of the founder of the
College. The award is given
to a student with Christian character, effective leadership ability, and who is
in good standing with and loyal to the spirit and tradition of the College. The Elmer V. and Gladys F. Mosee Memorial Scholarship -
Established by Mr. and Mrs. Ulysses
W. Russell, and supported by other family members, in loving memory of Elmer and
Gladys Mosee (St. Louis, Missouri).
The interest from a
principal sum is to be awarded to a rising senior, majoring in a business
program, whose cumulative grade-point average is at least 3.30, who is in good
standing with the College, and who receives the vote of the Business Faculty. The A. H. Turner Scholarship –
is given annually to an outstanding student residing in
Brunswick County who desires to attend Saint Paul’s College. The amount of the scholarship represents
interest from a legacy left the College by A.H. Turner, longtime treasurer of
Saint Paul’s College. The Mamie E. Venable Memorial Scholarship - Given to a junior who is in good standing with the
College, who shows real promise as a potential teacher and who has a cumulative
average of not less than 3.00.
The student should be a resident of Southside Virginia. The Granville Cecil and Katherine Woods Memorial Scholarship Fund -
Established in 1984 by the Very
Reverend and Mrs. G. Cecil Woods in
memory of his parents. Dr.
Woods was formerly Dean and President of Virginia Theological Seminary in
Alexandria, Virginia. The Frank E. and Estelle Rone Younger Scholarship - Given annually by the family in honor of their
parents who devoted their efforts in promoting education. To be awarded to any student who
has a minimum 2.50 cumulative grade point average and has proven to be
representative of the College’s goals. The Eva Tate-Walter E. Lawrence Family Scholarship – was established in 1984 by Margaret Lawrence Lofton
in honor of her cousin, Eva Tate and Mrs. Lofton’s father, Walter E. Lawrence,
and family. Mr. Lofton’s
brother, Walter E. Lawrence, Jr., and Mrs. Tate’s brother, Walter L. Tye, are
graduates of Saint Paul’s College. The Alden Scholar Award -
An Alden Scholar must be a junior or senior pursuing a
Bachelor of Science degree program in Business Administration, Mathematics or
Natural Science with a cumulative grade point average of not less than 3.00; and
must have the approval of the
faculty of the department. Who’s Who Among Students In American Universities and Colleges -
Students are selected for this
award based on scholarship, participation and leadership in academic and
extracurricular activities, citizenship, service to the school, and promise of
future growth and development.
Certificate. The Members of Alpha Pi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society - Honorable Mention. The Alice J. Travis Scholarship for Business Students -
The interests on an endowed fund
given primarily by Mrs. Alice Johnson Travis, alumna and long-time contributor
to the College. The recipient of
the scholarship must be a rising junior or senior; must demonstrate effective
leadership and management skills; and must have an overall grade point average
of not less than 3.00. The Lenora Emogene Grammar Endowed Scholarship -
Forty thousand dollars is to be
placed in a certificate of deposit to establish an endowed scholarship in memory
of Lenora Emogene Grammar. The
interest generated is to be given to an Elementary Education major for her or
his four years at Saint Paul’s College or for such length of time that a student
is identified and has declared an elementary education major. The student must have a 3.00 average or
above and in the junior year and must pass the Praxis Examination to remain
qualified for the scholarship. The
recipient will receive that full amount of interest generated by the principal. The Whitehead Memorial Scholarship - Given to a junior business major whose emphasis is
accounting or management, who has the highest average in accounting, and whose
general scholastic average is at least 3.25. The Walter and Stella G. Barnes Endowed Scholarship - Given by Dr. Clara Barnes Jenkins in memory of her
parents. The interest from a principal of $12,000 to be given yearly to a rising
senior, majoring in elementary education, whose cumulative grade-point average
is at least 3.25, who possesses good character, and who receives the vote of the
education faculty. The William H. Whitehurst Award in Elementary Education –
This award is to be given to the
senior at Saint Paul's College with the highest GPA in elementary education. The Lucille Whitehurst Award in History – Presented
to the student with the highest average in history or political science, in
memory of the late Mrs. Lucille Jones Whitehurst, a graduate of the 1922-class
salutatorian and winner of the Historian Gold Medal for the highest continuous
achievement in history for a five-year period.
The Carol Whitehurst Williams Award in Business
Education – To be given to a student majoring in
business education at Saint Paul's College with a 3.0 GPA or better.
The Vulcan Materials Company Saint Paul's
Centennial Scholarship – is given by the Vulcan Materials Company and to be awarded preferably
to relatives of Vulcan employees at the quarry in Lawrenceville. Secondary
preference will be given to residents of Brunswick County, Virginia, where
Lawrenceville is located.
The William Edward Burghartdt Dubois Award – is given to the Greek letter organization of Saint Paul's College with
the highest cumulative grade point average of its active Inter-fraternal or Pan
Hellenic members with a 2.50 GPA or better. The purpose of this award is to
create a sense of competitive academic spirit and scholastic achievement between
the member organizations of the Council.
The Henry A. Lifsey Memorial Athletic Fund
Scholarship – is given annually by Mrs.Selma D.
Lifsey, as scholarship awards or grants in aid of worthy athletes.
The Alumni Valedictory Award – Given annually by the Saint Paul's College National Alumni Association
to the highest ranking candidate for graduation.
The Invincibles' Academic Achievement Award – Given by the Invincibles of the Class of 1950 to a student who has
completed the junior year and later enrolls as a senior during the next
semester; demonstrated outstanding academic ability as reflected in his/her
cumulative academic average of at least 3.50; has the ability to apply his/her
learning to problematic situations and make effective decisions, and has the
ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing. (Presented at the Alumni Day Luncheon).
The Helen Drumgold Anthony Endowed Scholarship – was established by Earl and Karen (Walton) Gee in 1999. The guidelines are: each year Saint Paul's College shall
award one sophomore or junior a $1,000.00 scholarship; the scholarship recipient
must have at least a cumulative 2.6 grade point average or better; nominees for
the scholarship who have the strongest financial needs shall be given preference
in awarding the scholarship; male or female students in any major; consideration
shall be given to the personality, extra curricular activities, sportsmanship,
and leadership ability of the nominee and preference in awarding the scholarship
shall be given to students from the following counties or cities in Virginia:
Brunswick, Lunenburg, Nottoway, Mecklenburg, Dinwiddie, Greensville, Emporia,
and Chesterfield.
Barbara Maclin Scholarship – is given by the Richmond
Metro Chapter of Saint Paul's College Alumni Association. The guidelines are:
applicant must be a full-time student; have a G.P.A. of 2.0; applicant
will receive $500.00 per semester, to begin the second semester of the sophomore
year; applicant is eligible for the scholarship until graduation or up to four
years; applicant must be from the Richmond and surrounding areas, with the
Richmond students receiving top priority; and if an applicant's G.P.A. falls
below 2.0, he/she loses the scholarship for one semester, however, if at the end
of the semester his/her G.P.A. becomes 2.0 or better, the scholarship is
reinstated.
Meekins-Scott Political Science Scholarship Award – Established by Walton D. Meekins, Sr. and William E. Scott, Summa Cum
Laude Graduates, Class of 1992. The
scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to an individual who
has demonstrated outstanding academic excellence in the area of
History/Political Science. The
recipient of this scholarship award must be a junior majoring in
History/Political Science with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or better.
The student should not only demonstrate outstanding academic excellence, but
should also demonstrate good citizenship.
The Olive Vaughan Marks Endowed Scholarship – Established by her son, Mr. A. Richard Meningall, in 1996. The guidelines are: to be awarded to one incoming freshman
or rising sophomore majoring in Education; recipient must maintain a minimum
grade point average (G.P.A.) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale; nominees for the scholarship
who have the strongest financial needs, shall be given preference in awarding
the scholarship; male or female students are to be eligible for the scholarship;
the same student may receive the scholarship in succeeding years until
graduation, if standards for the scholarship are maintained; and consideration
shall be given to the personality, co-curricular activities, and leadership
participation of the nominee in awarding the scholarship.
The Wesley/Parker Memorial Scholarship Fund – was established on December 2, 1994 by Larnell Robert and Pearl Wesley
Parker as a retirement gift to Saint Paul's College in memory of their parents,
Warner and Gladys Frye Wesley and Merritt Clinton and Violet Kea Parker.
The Mattie P. Roberson Memorial Scholarship – This scholarship is given in memory of Mrs. Mattie P. Roberson by her
family and friends and in recognition of her strongly held convictions regarding
the importance of education.
Given annually to assist a deserving student pursuing studies leading to
teacher certification at the elementary or secondary school level. The student, selected by the College, is
to have earned at least thirty academic credit hours at Saint Paul's College and
to have maintained at least a 3.0 grade point average.
The Tammy Thompson King Scholarship – Established by the Saint Paul's College Class of 1987 in memory of Mrs.
Tammy Thompson King, a member of the Class of 1987. The following criteria are
to be used in selecting the recipient:
the student must be a rising junior or senior; must be a business major;
must have a G.P.A. of at least a 2.5 and must be a resident of Brunswick County;
should one or more of these criteria not be met, then the Chairman of the
Business Department should submit to the Scholarship Committee names of students
who he/she feels most closely meet these qualifications.
The Virginia H. Russell Endowed Scholarship– Established in 1998 through funds generated by former students, family,
and friends in honor of Dr. Virginia H. Russell, former Professor of Education,
and Chairman of the Department of Business and Education at Saint Paul's
College. The following criteria for the
scholarship are: to be given annually to a junior at the college; recipient must
be enrolled in one of the business programs; must be active in a departmental
organization, such as Phi Beta Lambda; must demonstrate business like qualities;
must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 and the recipient
must receive the recommendation of the business faculty.
The Woodrow R. Packer Endowed Scholarship – Established in recognition of the outstanding services of Woodrow
Packer, a former professor, dean of men, and Vice President Student Affairs at
Saint Paul's College. The
scholarship was made possible through the work of Dean Packer's family, former
students and his many friends.
In keeping with the wishes of the Honoree, Dean Packer, the following
requirements must be met: an annual
scholarship will be given to a deserving sophomore or junior attending Saint
Paul's College; the recipient(s) must have demonstrated leadership ability;
participated in community service, exhibited honest, integrity, diligence, and
other positive and caring character traits, and the recipient(s) must have
earned at least a 2.75 cumulative grade point average.
The William Alfred, Jr. and Louise Guenveur-Streat
Scholar (A Restricted Endowed Scholarship) –
An endowed scholarship of $1,000 is awarded to the senior student who has
maintained the highest academic average for three consecutive years at Saint
Paul's College. Funded by Louise
Guenveur-Streat in memory of her architect husband, William Alfred Streat, Jr.,
a graduate and benefactor of Saint Paul's College. The Scholarship aims to encourage scholarly achievement at
the undergraduate level.
The Class of 1956 Endowed Scholarship Fund – Established by the Class of 1956 at the Fortieth Class Reunion in honor
of Mrs. Jugurtha Byrd for thirty-eight years of loyal service to Saint Paul's
College. The interest from this
fund will help to defray expenses for a student attending Saint Paul's College.
This student must have and maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of
2.60. The student must be a sophomore
and the scholarship is renewable each year until graduation. Florence T. Ridley Scholarship Fund - This scholarship was founded December 31, 1991, upon the
retirement of Florence T. Ridley.
The fund will provide a yearly scholarship for a deserving District of Columbia
Public School graduate who will attend Saint Paul’s College in Lawrenceville,
Virginia. The Saint Michael’s Episcopal Church of Bon Air, Virginia –
was established by anonymous couple
from Saint Michael’s Episcopal Church in Bon Air, Virginia, prompted by a desire
to assist young people in obtaining a college education. Interest from the fund will be used
annually to defray the expenses of one or more worthy deserving Saint Paul’s
College students. The recipients
will be selected by the College Scholarship Committee. When possible, the
recipient will be from the greater Richmond Virginia area. The Elmer V. And Gladys D. Mosee Memorial Scholarship Fund - Given by Mr. and Mrs. Ulyssess W. Russell in loving
memory of Elmer V. and Gladys D. Mosee (St. Louis, Missouri). The interest from the principal sum is
to be awarded to a rising senior, majoring in a business program, whose
cumulative grade point average is at least 3.3, who is in good standing with the
College, and who receives the vote of the Business Faculty. Adeliaide W. Showalter Scholarship Fund - The scholarship is to be given to an academically
talented single parent with financial need who plans to teach in the Virginia
Public School System upon graduation.
Preference will be given to students from Western Virginia (west of US
Route 29), but is open to any graduate of a Virginia Public High School. The Jeannette Lane Cole Endowed Scholarship Fund - The Jeannette Lane Cole Scholarship, Professor
Emeritus of Saint Paul’s College, named Saint Paul’s College as a beneficiary of
her estate in the amount of $10,000 to establish a scholarship fund for
deserving and needy students. The
qualifications for Cole Scholars are as follows: must be an active member of Alpha Pi Chapter of Alpha Kappa
Mu Honor Society; must have a verifiable financial need; must be a full-time
student at Saint Paul’s College; candidates must submit a one-page essay that
shows an awareness of the unique challenges that face Saint Paul’s College as a
faith based institution promoting the objectives set forth by the Founder James
Solomon Russell. The Thomas M. And Katherine T. Law Fund (Endowed Scholarship) – was established by Dr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Law who are
both alumni of Saint Paul’s College.
This fund will be used to award scholarship support to students who have
demonstrated academic excellence during their educational careers at Saint
Paul’s College. The recipients
thereafter will be known as The Thomas M. and Katherine T. Law Scholars. The criteria for the recipients of The
Law Fund are as follows: students
should be enrolled at Saint Paul’s College on a full-time basis; students should
have demonstrated success in their educational endeavors with a cumulative grade
point average of at least 3.0 earned at Saint Paul’s College (sophomore or
junior); students should have some proven level of financial need; students
preferably should be in Teacher Education or Business related curriculum;
students must submit applications, along with a statement of goals/aspirations,
to the College’s Scholarship Committee; students are eligible to reapply for
this scholarship throughout their matriculation at Saint Paul’s College. One award will be made each year unless
otherwise notified in writing; recipients shall be selected by the College’s
Scholarship Committee and students must have demonstrated some leadership
abilities. Dr. Martin Luther King Scholarship - This award is for the student who best exemplifies the life
and ministry of Dr. Martin Luther King.
This is our top award and goes beyond need and G.P.A. The student must submit an essay about
Dr. King to the panel for review. The George I. Alden Trust - Established by the trustees of the George I. Alden Trust,
desiring to promote scholarly performance of junior and senior students at Saint
Paul’s College pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree program in business
administration or mathematics and natural science. The student must have a cumulative grade point average of not
less than 3.00, and must have the approval of the faculty of his/her respective
department. ROTC Incentive Award - Established
by Mr. Glenn Best, graduate of Saint Paul’s College. Cadets will be selected by the ROTC cadre and the names will
be submitted to the Scholarship Committee.
Stipulations for this award are as follows: restricted to any ROTC cadet who is a resident of Lynchburg,
Virginia; in the event that there are no students from Lynchburg, Virginia, it
may be awarded to any ROTC cadet; the cadet must be either MS 2, MS 3 or MS 4;
the cadet must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. The Hazel R. Fowlkes Endowed Scholarship -
The Hazel R. Fowlkes Endowed
Scholarship was established by Attorney Earl J. Gee in 1998. Mrs. Hazel R. Fowlkes gave support and
encouragement to Attorney Gee while he was a student at Saint Paul’s College. The guidelines are as follows: to be awarded to one sophomore or junior
each year; scholarship recipient must have a cumulative grade point average of
2.6 or better and nominees for the scholarship who have the strongest financial
needs shall be given preference in awarding the scholarship. The Jacob O. Adesuyi Organic Chemistry Award – Established in 1981 by Dr. Sunday A. Adesuyi in
memory of his father, Jacob Owolabi Adesuyi and presented to the student judged
by the Professor of the course as the most outstanding student. Also, the recipient must have a 3.00
cumulative grade point average or better. The Barbara Berkley Memorial Award for Excellence in Biology –
is awarded by the faculty in the
Science and Mathematics Department for academic excellence in memory of Ms.
Barbara Berkley, a former faculty member. The D. Irience Martin Memorial Award for Excellence in Mathematics – is awarded by faculty in the Science and Mathematics
Department for academic excellence in memory of Ms. D. Irinece Martin, a former
faculty member. The Sunday A. Adesuyi Physics Award – Established in 1981 by Dr. Sunday A. Adesuyi and awarded to the student judged by the Professor of the course as the most outstanding student. Also, the recipient of must have a 3.00 cumulative grade point average or better. |
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