Endowed Scholarships

Many generous people have contributed to Florida College by creating endowments, special scholarship funds for FC students. Each of these scholarships is unique: some are for students of a particular major, some are for students from a certain area of the country, and then some are for any aspiring FC student.

To apply for endowed scholarships, you’ll need to fill out the Endowed Scholarship Application form (you must also have filled out the FAFSA):

Florida College Endowed Scholarship Application

This application requires you to list which endowed scholarships you are eligible for, so you’ll need to read through the list of endowed scholarships below and note which ones apply to you on your application.

Non-Specific Endowed Scholarships
These scholarships are available to any student, male or female, who meets the GPA requirements.
Walter and Gladys Bunnell Scholarship Fund for Needy Students	This fund was established with a generous bequest from Walter Bunnell, who desired that this fund be used for worthy students who would otherwise be financially unable to attend the college.
Ottis Timothy Castelberry Scholarship Fund	Tim’s parents, Ottis and June Castleberry, created this scholarship to honor Tim and further Christian education. It is their desire that the recipient have an excellent academic record and a focus in life to be a sincere Christian no matter what profession he/she follows.
The Chatfield Family Scholarship	This scholarship was established by Mark and Sandy Chatfield. The recipient of this scholarship will be chosen based on their creative writing skills, spiritual orientation and sincerity demonstrated by their writing of an essay describing their education, goals in life and reason for choosing to attend Florida College.
Cope-Combs Scholarship	This fund was established in memory of Georgia Deane Combs Cope by her husband, family and friends. It also includes the original scholarship fund set up by Mr. and Mrs. James R. Cope in honor of their parents, Rogers W. and Dora Breeding Cope and Charles E. and Naomi McFarland Combs.
Martha B. Davis Scholarship Fund	This fund was established by the family and friends of Martha B. Davis to assist worthy and needy students who desire an education at Florida College.
Donald and Wilma Gattis Memorial Scholarship Fund	This fund was established by Donald L. Gattis, Jr. in memory of his parents, Donald and Wilma Gattis, and is to be awarded at the discretion of the scholarship committee.
Sam Hastings Memorial Scholarship	This scholarship was established in memory of Sam Hastings and funded by family and friends.
Paul and Mildred Lowery Scholarship Fund	This fund was created by a testamentary gift from Paul A. and Mildred R. Lowery of White County, Tennessee. The proceeds are used to fund scholarships for any worthy student at Florida College.
The Payne/Geer Family Memorial Scholarship Fund	This fund was established by family and friends in loving memory of Virginia Catherine Payne, the wife of long time faculty member, Harry E. Payne, Sr., their son, James Paul Payne, an alumnus of the class of 1972, and LaVonne Geer, the mother of Marilyn (Geer) Payne. This fund assists any needy student.
Robert and Vivian Turner Scholarship Fund	This fund was established by the family and friends of Robert and Vivian Turner in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary. It is available to both young men and women who are returning students.
Whisenhunt Family Scholarship Fund	This scholarship fund was established in loving memory of Robert Pierce Whisenhunt, Jacinda (Davis) Whisenhunt and Ruth (Kendrick) Whisenhunt to assist deserving students.
Lizzie Willborg and Bertie Elizabeth Eakens Humanitarian Fund	This fund was a testamentary gift from Bertie Eakens for students from all walks of life with various grade point averages and majors.
Gail P. Beaver Memorial Scholarship Fund	This fund was established by Lynda Beaver in memory of her husband Mr. Gail P. Beaver.
Will and Blanche Harrison Scholarship Fund	This fund was established in honor of Will and Blanche Harrison of Ocala, Florida.
W. Herbert Hinely Scholarship Fund	This fund was established by the Hinely Family Estate in loving memory of William Herbert Hinely.
Jerry and Geri Swift Scholarship Fund	The fund was established in honor of Jerry and Geri Swift of Santa Rosa, California.
Floyd and Jacquie Norris Scholarship Fund	This fund was established in memory of Floyd M. Norris.
Tampa North Rotary Scholarship Fund	This fund was established in 1997 by the Tampa North Rotary Club to help students receive a quality education from Florida College. The college scholarship committee will award this scholarship based on need, willingness to help oneself, grades and other unique circumstances.
Almon Williams Liberty Scholarship	This scholarship was established to honor Almon Williams by former students who appreciated the difference he made in their lives.
Athletic Endowed Scholarships
John L. Adcock Memorial Scholarship	This scholarship was established by his son, Michael Adcock to provide scholarship funds to an athletic scholarship recipient.
Biblical Studies Endowed Scholarships
These scholarships are awarded to students who wish to study Biblical Studies at Florida College and/or preach after graduation.
Dee and Norma Bowman Family Endowed Scholarship	This scholarship was initiated by Wally and Sandy Hayes to honor Dee and Norma Bowman. Its focus is to help deserving young men who desire to study Bible or communication majors interested in forensics or broadcasting.
Paul Brock Memorial Scholarship	This scholarship was established by the family of Paul Brock in his memory for worthy students who plan to preach the gospel.
J. Edward Brown Memorial Scholarship	This fund was established in memory of J. Edward Brown of Guntown, Mississippi, to provide tangible help to young men and women who have a special interest in biblical studies, and in the building of Christian character, so that they may become better workers in the Lord’s kingdom.
Ethel Clower Scholarship Fund	This fund was provided from the trust of Ethel Clower; the proceeds are to be used to provide scholarships for young men who plan to preach the gospel.
Byron Conley Scholarship Fund	The family and friends of the late Byron Conley have donated an annual scholarship to be given in his memory to a needy student with a preference to those who plan to preach the gospel.
James R. Cope Fund	This scholarship was created by a testamentary gift from James R. Cope, former president of Florida College. This scholarship is to be used to enable education majors to attend Florida College.
Jack and Lila Frost Memorial Fund	This fund was established in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Frost, Sr., by family and friends to assist young men at Florida College preparing to preach.
Homer Hailey Scholarship Fund	This fund was set up by former students and friends in memory of Mr. Homer Hailey to assist needy students who wish to preach. Homer Hailey was Vice President of Florida College and head of the FC Bible Department for many years.
Houston Hamby Scholarship Fund	This fund was established in honor of the father of Houston Hamby of Port Neches, Texas. Funds will go to a student in the Biblical Studies department who plans to preach.
Clinton David and Margaret Allen Hamilton Scholarship	This scholarship was established in memory of Clinton Hamilton. Because of his interest in publishing and his service as the adviser to the yearbook staff for 19 years, this scholarship will be awarded to the year book editor, chief photographers, or art directors for the yearbook. The scholarship may also be available to students pursuing degrees in education or Biblical Studies.
Brooksie H. Harber Memorial Scholarship	This scholarship was established in memory of Brooksie H. Harber by her loving family to be awarded first to grandchildren that may attend Florida College, then to those that plan to preach the gospel or bible majors (male or female).
Brooksie H. Harber Memorial Scholarship	This fund was established by a testamentary gift of Mr. and Mrs. Win Hawkins of Lafayette, Louisiana. The fund is administered by the Florida College Foundation, and its proceeds provide scholarships for young men who plan to preach the gospel.
Terry Knox Scholarship	This scholarship was made available through gifts from Mrs. Mavis L. Knox, of Crockett, Texas, Mrs. Pamela Knox Webb and Mr. Royce Knox in memory of their son and brother, Terry Knox. This scholarship is awarded each year to a young man who wishes to study Bible at Florida College in preparation for preaching the gospel.
Gladys Koonce Scholarship	This fund was set up to assist needy students who desire to preach, with a preference given to sophomores.
George M. McCarty Endowed Scholarship Fund	This scholarship was created in memory of George M. McCarty by his wife Mrs. Jean McCarty to fund scholarships for deserving students with special attention given to Bible majors and science/math/engineering majors.
Charlie and Billie Milam Fund	This fund was created by their children in memory of Charlie and Billie Milam and is to be awarded to students who are studying to be preachers.
Florence Murphy Scholarship Fund	This fund was created by a bequest from Florence P. Murphy to assist young men who are planning to preach the gospel.
Woodrow W. and Katherine G. Neal Family Scholarship	This scholarship, established by a bequest from Mr. Woodrow Neal, is awarded to young men desiring to preach the gospel.
Harry W. Pickup, Sr. Memorial Scholarship	This fund was established by the family and friends of Harry W. Pickup, Sr., to provide financial aid to young men studying the Bible at Florida College. This Fund also includes the fund established in 1955 by Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Hall, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hall, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pickup, Jr., and formerly known as the Pickup-Hall Scholarship Fund.
R.J. and Pauline Stevens Scholarship	This scholarship was established by their children to honor R.J. and Pauline Stevens. The purpose of this scholarship is to assist reputable students (male or female) who need financial assistance to attend FC, who desire to teach the gospel (whether as a Bible class teacher or a preacher) or who desire to enhance their ability in the area of church music (either in song writing or song directing.) Scholarship recipients will be personally mentored by R. J. as long as he is able to do so.
Edgar and Eunice Stowell Biblical Studies Fund	This fund, established by a bequest from Mrs. Eunice Stowell, is awarded to third and fourth year Biblical Studies students based on character and financial need.
E.M. and Ruth Tucker Scholarship Fund	This fund was provided through the generosity of Mrs. Ruth Tucker of Cullman, Alabama, and in memory of her late husband E. M. Tucker. The proceeds are used to fund scholarships for young men who plan to preach the gospel.
Claude E. and Josephine Worley Scholarships	Funded by the late Claude Worley’s sister, Gladys Koonce, these scholarships are provided for students in the Biblical Studies program at Florida College.
Margaret Donoho Scholarship Fund	This fund was provided by the generosity of Mrs. Margaret Donoho of Louisville, Kentucky; the proceeds from the fund to be used to provide scholarships for young men planning to preach the gospel.
Edgar Srygley Memorial Scholarship	This fund was established in memory of long-time Florida College faculty member Edgar V. Srygley, Jr., by his friends and former students. It is awarded to students studying Bible at Florida College with preference given to students who excel in the study of Greek.
Music Endowed Scholarships
These scholarships will be awarded based on talent and experience in a musical field. An audition through the appropriate department is required. See departmental scholarships for department contact information.
Adriel Hall Voice Scholarship	This fund was established by Mrs. J. D. (Adriel) Hall, Jr., to provide scholarships to vocal music students. Selection of recipients is made by the vocal music faculty. Inquiries for this special scholarship should be addressed to the Music Department.
James "Dudy" Walker and Wanda Walker Chorus and Voice Scholarship Fund	This scholarship was created in memory of Wanda Walker who wanted to honor her husband Dudy Walker for his work with voice students as director of the chorus for so many years.
Regional and Family Endowed Scholarships
These scholarships are awarded to students from specific areas of the country or students who are descendants of the donors.
Cliff Allison Memorial Scholarship	This scholarship was created by a testamentary gift from Cliff Allison to fund scholarships for members of the Lost River Church of Christ in Bowling Green, KY. If there is no one qualified after two consecutive years, the award will go to any needy student with preference for the state of Kentucky.
Randy and Mary Jane Andrews Family Scholarship	This scholarship was established by Randy and Mary Jane with the first priority to help a student that is a descendant of the donors, then to a relation of the donors, then to an adopt student of their choice.
John and Clara Boyett Memorial Scholarship	This scholarship was created by a testamentary gift from Brunell Boyett in memory of her grandparents, John and Clara Boyett. The first priority will go to a descendant/family member of John and Clara Boyett. Should there be no descendants applying for the scholarship, priority will be given to any applicants from The Brown Street church of Christ in Akron, OH. Should there be no descendants or a Brown Street church of Christ member or member’s offspring, the scholarship will be awarded to students working part-time on a need basis for tuition and books. Students will be responsible for their own room and board. Scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the endowed scholarship committee.
Walter and Gladys Bunnell Scholarship Fund for Students from Hart County, Kentucky	This fund, also provided by a generous bequest from Walter Bunnell, is specifically designated to assist deserving students from Hart County and adjoining counties in Kentucky.
The Edward and Mary Elizabeth Foster Scholarship Fund	This fund was established in loving memory by their son, Dan Foster, to assist needy students from the southeastern United States.
Hayes/Smith Family Scholarship Fund	Dr. and Mrs. Wallace Hayes established this endowed scholarship fund to assist worthy students from the New England states, and if none, to students from North Carolina, Georgia, or Alabama.
Brooksie H. Harber Memorial Scholarship	This scholarship was established in memory of Brooksie H. Harber by her loving family to be awarded first to grandchildren that may attend Florida College, then to those that plan to preach the gospel or bible majors (male or female).
Richard and Sarah Tidwell Endowed Scholarship	This scholarship was established by Richard and Sarah Tidwell to help students first who are qualified descendants (children and grandchildren) of Richard and Sarah, second, to members of the Walnut Street congregation in Cary, NC, third, to members of the Clayton congregation in Clayton, NC, and then to any other needy student.
Wisconsin Scholarship	This scholarship was established by Mr. and Mrs. George Crowell to financially assist men and women to attend FC. Priority will be given to applicants who are identified with the Appleton, Wisconsin, church of Christ. If there are none from said church, then funds may go to any needy student.
Blackwelder Family Scholarship	This scholarship was established by Charles and Frances Blackwelder to help needy students with first priority being given to students from the Lake Butler, FL area and the Danville, FL church in particular as needy students fit that criteria.
North Texas Booster Club	This is an endowed scholarship with the proceeds going to the Adopt-A-Student program. The North Texas Booster Club will make the annual selections to assist students primarily from the North Texas geographical region. Proceeds will be administered as soon as the fund is fully endowed.
James Patterson Scholarship Fund	This fund was established to assist needy students from Tampa.
Clara Olivia Derryberry Memorial Scholarship Fund	This fund was established by the Derryberry family in memory of their daughter Olivia, a Florida College alumnus. Proceeds from this fund are used to assist a young lady from Tennessee attend Florida College.
Specialty Scholarships
These scholarships are awarded to students with various interests, majors and, personal characteristics.
Dee and Norma Bowman Family Endowed Scholarship	This scholarship was initiated by Wally and Sandy Hayes to honor Dee and Norma Bowman. Its focus is to help deserving young men who desire to study Bible or Communication majors interested in forensics or broadcasting.
Clinton David and Margaret Allen Hamilton Scholarship	This scholarship was established in memory of Clinton Hamilton. Because of his interest in publishing and his service as the adviser to the yearbook staff for 19 years, this scholarship will be awarded to the year book editor, chief photographers, or art directors for the yearbook. The scholarship may also be available to students pursuing degrees in Elementary Education or Biblical Studies.
Deserving Student Scholarship Fund	This fund was established in 1989 in honor of Olive A. Martin for deserving young ladies that desire to attend Florida College.
Florence F. Klemm Scholarship Fund	This fund was established in memory of Florence F. Klemm by her sister, Ethel Johnson, and her mother, Louella Klemm. This fund is to be awarded to students who are deaf or blind, and if there are none, to students who are disabled, or who are interested in working with the disabled. If there are no such students, the fund may be awarded to students who have one or both parents who are disabled.