- Endowed Scholarships
Endowed scholarships are those funded by income from gifts restricted
as endowment and designated for scholarship and financial aid
purposes. Income from the endowed funds described here provides
scholarship assistance to enable well-qualified students to attend
Centre. Students need not apply for these scholarships directly;
they are awarded at the discretion of the College and administered
as an integral part of Centre’s financial aid and scholarship
programs.
The Ray Ackerman Scholarship, established by a bequest
of Raymond E. Ackerman, awarded to a worthy student of high scholarship
and character.
The Michael F. and Mary L. Adams Scholarship, established
by friends of Dr. and Mrs. Adams in honor of their distinguished
leadership at Centre College, to be awarded on the basis of financial
need to deserving students, with first preference to residents
of Boyle County, Kentucky, and second preference to residents
of central Kentucky.
The George I. Alden Scholarship, established in 1995 with
a challenge grant from the George I. Alden Trust.
The James Lane and Mary Bell Allen Scholarship, established
by the alumnae of Bell Seminary in honor of the principals of
the seminary, awarded to a young woman with financial need.
The William K. Argo Scholarship, established by Mrs. Belle
K. Argo, awarded to a young man with financial need who has completed
at least one year at Centre.
The Norris and Porter Armstrong Memorial Scholarship, established
by gifts in their memory, awarded annually to a student entering
the senior year, majoring in the sciences, who is planning to
attend either medical school or graduate school in the sciences.
Preferences will be given first to a student from Danville and
then to a student from Kentucky.
The Dr. Steele Bailey Jr. Scholarship, established by a
gift from the estate of Josie May McGoodwin Bailey in memory of
her husband, awarded to a deserving student or students, preferably
planning to enter the field of medicine, with merit and financial
need as governing considerations.
The Lisle Baker Memorial Scholarship, established in May
1984 by Mrs. Lisle Baker and friends of Mr. Baker for the College’s
general scholarship purposes.
The Elizabeth and Clayton Barker Scholarship, established
by an estate gift from Mr. and Mrs. Barker, awarded with first
preference to members of the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity who have
financial need.
The Tom Bartlett Memorial Scholarship, from a fund established
by Mrs. Bartlett in memory of her husband, awarded to an entering
full-time freshman student from Daviess County, Kentucky, who
has demonstrated achievement in one or more, or parts of, the
areas of academics, leadership, athletics, and the creative arts,
and who qualifies for a Centre merit scholarship. Only one scholarship
shall be in effect at a time.
The John Clark Bayless Memorial Scholarship, established
by Mrs. Edward Duble in memory of her grandfather (Class of 1836)
for the College’s general scholarship purposes.
The Ormond Beatty Memorial Scholarship, established by
a bequest from President Ormond Beatty and land deeded to Centre
by Patti B. Quisenberry, his daughter, awarded to a worthy young
man.
The Georgia and Paul G. Blazer Scholarships, established
in 1988 by the Ashland Oil Foundation, awarded to outstanding
students who have demonstrated high character and leadership potential,
with a preference for students from eastern Kentucky who qualify
for the College’s Trustee Scholarship award.
The Ewing T. Boles Scholarships, established from the estate
of Mr. Boles (Class of 1916), awarded with preference to male
students who are residents of Grant County, Kentucky, or Franklin
County, Ohio, who have demonstrated excellence of achievement
in all areas of living and high academic scholarship.
The Albert Andrews Brennan and N. Bruce Brennan Memorial Scholarships,
established under the will of May Brennan Washington in memory
of her brothers for scholarships for worthy students.
The Beulah Bruce Brennan Scholarships, established by Albert
Andrews Brennan in memory of his sister, awarding two grants annually,
on the basis of need, character, and high scholastic standing.
The Thomas Brennan and Anna Virginia Bruce Brennan Scholarships,
established under the will of May Brennan Washington in memory
of her parents for scholarships to worthy students.
The Doc and Juanita Britton Scholarship, established by
Anita M. Britton in memory of her parents, to be awarded to help
fund learning opportunities, whether off-campus or on-campus,
for full-time Centre students who might not otherwise be able
to take advantage of such opportunities because of financial need.
The James Graham Brown Scholarships, established in 1979
with a $1-million James Graham Brown Foundation challenge grant.
Awarded to students on the basis of academic excellence, need,
and character. Preference is given to residents of Kentucky.
The Owsley Brown Memorial Scholarships, established by
Brown-Forman Inc., to be awarded to outstanding students from
Kentucky.
The Pearl Meador Brown Scholarships, established by a gift
from Robert T. Brockman in memory of his grandmother, awarded
to students who have financial need, who are residents of states
other than Kentucky, and who have demonstrated achievement in
both academic and extracurricular activities.
The George Howard Bruce Scholarship, established by Mr.
George Howard Bruce, awarded to a young man.
The R. Thomas Carter Memorial Scholarship, established
by gifts from family and friends of R. thomas Carter, awarded
to students who have lost a parent due to cancer, who have financial
need, and who have demonstrated academic excellence, moral leadership
and integrity.
The Anne Frances Cheek Memorial Scholarships, established
by Mr. John Adamson Cheek, a trustee and treasurer of Centre,
and by Mrs. Cheek, in memory of his mother, awarded to one sophomore
and one junior woman.
The Mary Ashby Cheek Memorial Scholarship, established
by a matured deferred gift from Dr. Cheek, to be awarded to young
women who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievements,
service to their communities, and leadership abilities.
The Ruby Moss Cheek Scholarship, established through a
bequest of Jane Savage, awarded to a worthy student of music.
The Ruby Moss Cheek Opportunity Scholarship, established
by a matured deferred gift from Mrs. Cheek, awarded to a student
with both superior academic credentials and evidence of significant
nonacademic contributions to school and/or community.
The Chellgren Scholarship, established by Paul W. Chellgren
in honor of the Chellgren family.
The Carroll C. Chenault Jr. Memorial Scholarships, established
by the trustees of the College, to be awarded to worthy students
from Montgomery and Bath counties in Kentucky.
The Dr. Thomas C. Coleman III Scholarship, established
by a gift from Dr. Coleman, to be awarded to students majoring
in English.
The Colonels Club Foundation Scholarship, established in
1966 by the Colonels Club Foundation for qualified and deserving
students.
The Leslie B. Combs Achievement Awards, from a charitable
lead trust established by Mr. Combs, awarded to deserving Centre
junior and senior students with preference to academically strong
students who did not receive a merit award upon entering.
The John Sherman Cooper Scholarship, established by Frank
C. Helm, awarded to a worthy student with financial need who has
demonstrated outstanding character and academic ability.
The PriceWaterhouseCoopers Scholarships, established by
Coopers and Lybrand, James M. Ratcliffe, and John M. Nichols,
awarded to returning students who have maintained at least a "B"
average at Centre and are interested in pursuing a career in public
accounting, with preference accorded to students with financial
need.
The George and Eleanor Crounse Scholarship, established
by the Centre trustees from the Crounse’s bequest, in memory
of Mr. Crounse and in honor of Mrs. Crounse, awarded to students
who have financial need, who are residents of states other than
Kentucky, and who have demonstrated achievement in both academic
and extracurricular activities.
The Thomas Porter Curry Memorial Scholarship, established
by Mrs. George A. Berryman in memory of her grandfather, awarded
to a worthy student.
The John Palmer Darnall and Sarah Ernst Darnall Memorial Scholarships,
established by a bequest from Mrs. Darnall, to be awarded on the
basis of need to students who have demonstrated academic achievement,
good citizenship, and self motivation.
The W. Burford Davis Memorial Scholarship, established
by Mrs. Davis, to be awarded to a junior or senior who is planning
to attend medical school upon graduation from Centre, with equal
consideration given to scholarship, character, and financial need.
The Marguerite H. Doermann Scholarship, established by
Mrs. Marguerite H. Doermann.
The Mrs. Alfred I. duPont Scholarship, established by Mrs.
duPont.
The Arthur P. Eberts Scholarship, established by a gift
from Mr. Eberts, awarded to worthy full-time students of Centre
College.
The Robert Walters Erlanger Memorial Scholarship, established
by Mrs. Charles E. Cook in memory of her son, a member of the
Centre Class of 1962, to be awarded to a student, preferably male,
from Daviess County, Kentucky.
The Ernst-Darnall Scholarships, established by a gift from
Mrs. John Palmer Darnall in memory of her father, Senator Richard
Pretlow Ernst, and her husband, John Palmer Darnall, to be awarded
to students from abroad and from the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky
area.
The Eric B. Evans Memorial Scholarship, established by
gifts from his parents and friends in memory of Eric B. Evans,
to be awarded to worthy and able students who have financial need.
The Evans-Sumrall Memorial Scholarships, established by
Mrs. Robert Graham Evans in memory of her husband and brother,
with preference to be given to students from Boyle, Lincoln, Mercer,
and Pulaski counties in Kentucky.
The Farmers National Bank Scholarship, established in 1987,
awarded to worthy students from Boyle County.
The Marian Atkinson Fleece Scholarship Fund, established
by Marian Atkinson Fleece.
The James T. Fleming Memorial Scholarship, established
by Senator Wendell H. Ford and friends of James T. Fleming (Class
of 1943), awarded to a deserving junior or senior who has demonstrated
leadership qualities and is majoring in government or history,
with preference to residents of Kentucky.
The Walter S. Frankel Family Memorial Scholarship, established
by Mr. Robert Kahn in memory of his wife and his father-in-law,
to be awarded to full-time women students at Centre who are residents
of Kentucky and who have financial need.
The William A. Ganfield Memorial Scholarship, established
by A. Boardman Ganfield in memory of his father, president of
Centre College, 1915-1922, to be awarded to worthy students, preferably
from California.
The John B. Gay Jr. Scholarships, established by a matured
deferred gift from Mr. Gay, to be awarded to students who are
open-minded, well-rounded persons without prejudice toward gender,
color, race, religion, or sexual orientation.
The Will D. Gilliam Jr. Memorial Scholarship, established
by Mrs. Gilliam and friends in memory of Dr. Gilliam, a professor
of history at the College.
The Givens-Mathews Scholarship, established by a gift from
Mrs. Margaret M. Thomas, awarded to worthy full-time students
with preference for students who are residents of states other
than Kentucky.
The Good Will Educational Fund, established by David G.
Wright to aid young men from Kentucky, awarded on the basis of
need and desire to learn.
The Jean Elizabeth (Birdwell) Goodwin Scholarship, established
by William A. Goodwin with gifts made in memory of Jean Goodwin
from friends, family, and organizations. The scholarship is awarded
to students with demonstrated financial need who are majoring
in music and/or Spanish at Centre.
The Gray-Benkert Family Scholarship, established in 2000
by Flint and Dottye Benkert Gray ’60 and ’60 and their
children, Brett Gray ’88 and Holly Gray Schnizer ’91,
to provide financial assistance to needy and worthy students who
wish to attend Centre College.
The Grissom-Landrum Scholarships, established by the Galen
Foundation and perpetuated by Columbia/HCA Health Care Corporation,
in honor of J. David Grissom and John W. Landrum, to be awarded
annually to one or more students who are the children of employees
at Columbia/HCA affiliated entities. The scholarship is renewable
for three years.
The Grissom Scholars Program, established by Mr. J. David
Grissom, is designed to aid that young person attending Centre
College who not only possesses strong academic credentials but,
most of all, demonstrates a high potential for leadership. Preference
shall be given to Kentucky students from middle-income families.
The Walter A. and Estelle C. Groves Scholarship, established
by former Centre President Walter A. Groves and Mrs. Groves.
The Grow Scholarship, established by Mrs. Dorothy G. Kraft
in memory of William H. Grow and Barbara P. Grow, to be awarded
to one or more deaf or hearing students whose parents are significantly
hearing-impaired.
The John Immel Hackley Scholarships, established through
a trust of John Immel Hackley, to be awarded to members of the
Kentucky Kappa Chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, based on academic
and character merits.
The Margaret V. Haggin Memorial Scholarships, established
by a gift from the Margaret V. Haggin Trust, to be used for qualified
students from central Kentucky.
The Robert W. and Katherine C. Hamilton Scholarship, established
by a gift from Mr. Hamilton, to be awarded to full-time students
at Centre College who have financial need.
The Handy-Ensminger Scholarship, established by a gift
from Mary Handy Ensminger Sweazey, in honor of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. William W. Ensminger, and their family, awarded preferably
to the best-qualified students planning a vocation in education
or the Christian ministry.
The Harold N. Hanson Memorial Scholarship, established
by Mrs. Harold N. Hanson in memory of her husband, dean of instruction,
chemistry professor, and science and mathematics division chair
of the College from 1963 to 1979, to be awarded to students of
high character, with preference to students from Bracken County,
Kentucky.
The Terry L. Hatchett Scholarship, established by Mr. Hatchett,
awarded, in order of preference, to students from Glasgow, Barren
County, or Caverna School District, Kentucky, or other worthy
candidates.
The C. Tabb Hazelrigg Memorial Scholarship, established
by gifts from Mrs. Diane Hazelrigg, other family members, and
friends, in memory of C. Tabb Hazelrigg, awarded to highly deserving
and qualified students with financial need who might not otherwise
be able to attend Centre.
The Charles T. Hazelrigg Scholarship, established by gifts
honoring Dr. Charles T. Hazelrigg on the occasion of his retirement
as a member of the Centre faculty, to be awarded to highly deserving
and qualified students with financial need who might not otherwise
be able to attend Centre.
The William Randolph Hearst Scholarship, established by
the William Randolph Hearst Foundation, awarded to students with
financial need.
The George Marshall Hedrick and Mary Ellen Tate Hedrick Scholarship,
established through a trust of Mrs. Virgil M. Martin in memory
of her parents, awarded annually with preference given to students
from Monticello and Wayne County in Kentucky.
The Joseph M. Hendrie Scholarship, established as a memorial
by Mrs. Hendrie to assist worthy young men and women to obtain
an education at Centre College, awarded on the basis of need,
scholarship, and character.
The Hicks-Hosken Scholarship, established by a bequest
from Carolyn Frances Hosken, awarded to students studying science.
The Frederick William Hinitt Memorial Scholarship, established
by a bequest from Dorothy Hinitt in memory of her father, who
was the 10th president of Centre College, 1904-1914.
The Charles E. Hoge Scholarship, established by S. French
Hoge in memory of his father and awarded to recognize scholastic
excellence, campus leadership, and high moral qualities.
The Robert A. Hogsett and John J. Hogsett Memorial Scholarship,
established by Mary Reid Hogsett in memory of her husband and
his father.
The John H. Horky Memorial Scholarship Fund, established
with funds from the estate of John H. Horky, to be awarded to
students with demonstrated financial need who otherwise would
not be able to attend Centre College.
The David F. Hughes Memorial Scholarship, established in
memory of Dr. Hughes, professor at Centre from 1962 to 1974, awarded
to enable students with financial need to participate in off-campus
study programs.
The David C. Humphreys Memorial Scholarship, established
by Mr. Richard V. Dey and Mrs. Mary L. Dey, in behalf of students
with financial need.
The Alfred P. and Katherine B. Jobson Memorial Scholarships,
created in their memory by the Centre Board of Trustees from the
proceeds of charitable remainder trusts established by Mr. Jobson,
to be awarded to deserving students.
The Craig W. Johnson Scholarship, established by a gift
from Mr. Johnson, awarded to full-time students who have demonstrated
academic ability and are of good character.
The J. Kagin-McCauley Scholarship, established by Joyce
J. McCauley, awarded to needy Kentuckians with preference for
residents of Franklin, Boyle or Woodford counties.
The Kinstler Scholarship, established by a gift from the
estate of Mr. and Mrs. F. Russell Kinstler.
The Joseph Proctor Knott Memorial Scholarship, established
under the will of Katherine Knott in memory of her brother, a
long-time Centre professor.
The Robert W. Knox Sr. Scholarship, established under the
will of Robert W. Knox Jr. as a permanent memorial to his father,
awarded annually on the basis of merit and financial need to students
planning to enter the field of medicine.
The E. Golladay LaMotte Scholarship, established by friends
of Mr. LaMotte in his honor, to be awarded to students from Christian
County or Western Kentucky.
The Lassing Scholarships, established by Robert B. Lassing,
to be used for the College’s general scholarship needs.
The Lewis and Martha Lebus Memorial Scholarship, established
by Mrs. Bertha Lebus as a memorial to her parents, for students
with financial need.
The Charles R. Lee Jr. Memorial Scholarship, established
through gifts from friends and former students of Dr. Lee, awarded
to the rising junior who best exemplifies the characteristics
of personal courage, leadership, and dedication to the Centre
College community; awarded for the junior and senior years and
held as long as the recipient remains in good academic and social
standing at the College.
The James H. and Dora F. Letcher Scholarship, established
by Mr. Gibney Oscar Letcher in memory of his parents.
The Katherine Letcher Scholarship, established by a bequest
of Katherine Letcher, to pay tuition for young men with financial
need.
The James Paxton Leyenberger and Bessie Swan Leyenberger Scholarship,
established in memory of James Paxton and Bessie Swan Leyenberger.
The Amelia Harrington Lively Scholarship, established by
Pierce Lively in memory of his wife, to be awarded so as to provide
encouragement and assistance to promising chemistry students,
with a preference for students with demonstrated financial need.
The Thomas H. and Nancy T. Lockett Memorial Scholarship,
established under the will of Mrs. Lockett and awarded to students,
preferably from Kentucky, who are majoring in history and international
relations and who show scholastic achievement.
The Tillo B. Martin Scholarship, established by a gift
from the estate of Tillo B. Martin, to be used for financial aid
for worthy and deserving students.
The Malcolm and Ruth McDonnell Scholarship Fund, to be
used for scholarships for worthy students from Greater Cincinnati
or Northern Kentucky.
The Nicholas McDowell Scholarship, established as a memorial
by Carl J. McKnight to assist deserving young men not otherwise
able to attend Centre College.
The Eleanor P. McGregor Scholarship, established by a bequest
from Miss McGregor, awarded to students with financial need.
The Herbert McGuire Scholarship, established in his honor
by gifts from his friends, awarded to students who have financial
need, are from Kentucky, have demonstrated academic ability, and
are of good character.
The Carl J. and Sarah G. McKnight Scholarship, established
as a memorial by Carl J. McKnight to assist deserving young men
not otherwise able to attend Centre College.
The James Letcher McMurtry Scholarship, established by
Miss Florence McMurtry in memory of her father.
The Al and Lucy Meade Scholarship, established by a gift from
Mr. Meade in memory of his wife, awarded to students with financial
need, with first preference to students from Ashland, Kentucky,
and second preference to students from Mercer County, Kentucky.
The Mary Murphy Merrin Scholarship, awarded to pre-ministerial
students who are preparing for the Presbyterian ministry or any
other students who have financial need.
The Frederick W. Millspaugh Scholarship, established by
Mrs. Frederick W. Millspaugh in memory of her husband, to be awarded
to a worthy young man or young woman who may need assistance in
securing an education.
The Carl Misch Scholarship, established by a bequest from
Gerda A. Misch in memory of her husband, a long-time professor
of history at Centre.
The Myrtle Critchfield Mitchell Scholarships, established
under the will of Myrtle Critchfield Mitchell to provide scholarships
of not less than $500 for worthy young men and women.
The John L. and Elma H. Montgomery Memorial Scholarship,
established by friends as a memorial to Mr. Montgomery and his
wife.
The Francis R. Morton Scholarship, established by a bequest
of Francis R. Morton to assist young men studying for the ministry.
The C. Eric Mount Jr. Scholarship, established by Austin
E. Knowlton, awarded to a worthy student with high academic qualifications
and strong character who might not otherwise be able to attend
Centre.
The J.S. Mudd Memorial Scholarship, established by his
son, Reginald Martin Mudd, to be awarded to qualified students
with financial need.
The Pattie Nichols Scholarship, established by a bequest
of Miss Pattie Nichols, awarded to a worthy woman student.
The Jo T. Orendorf Scholarship, established by gifts received
from friends of Mr. Orendorf, to be used for financial aid for
qualified students from Warren County, Kentucky.
The James W. Overstreet Scholarship, established by grants
from the Columbus Foundation of Columbus, Ohio, awarded with regard
to both need and worthiness with preference to students from the
Columbus area and other Ohio communities.
The John W. Overton Scholarships, established for the education
of meritorious men and women with financial need from Fayette
County, Kentucky, who wish to enter the Christian ministry, related
religious vocations, and other humanitarian service professions
such as teaching, counseling, or social work.
The PNC Bank Scholarships, established by grants from the
PNC Bank Foundation, to be awarded to entering freshmen who have
demonstrated academic ability and motivation, who have graduated
from high school with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher,
and who have financial need. Preference may be given to PNC Bank
employees, spouses, or children.
The Annie Mary Cooper Parker Scholarship, established by
a bequest from James Cooper Parker in memory of his mother, awarded
to a young woman in need of financial assistance while pursuing
a course of study at the College.
The Walter Kennedy Patterson Scholarships, established
by Dr. Walter Kennedy Patterson, awarded to men preparing for
the Presbyterian ministry.
The Pollard Family Scholarship, established by friends
of the Pollard family, to be awarded to students who have demonstrated
academic ability and leadership potential, with preference given
to students from Garrard County, Kentucky.
The Pottinger Scholarship Fund, established from a bequest
by Mr. and Mrs. Claude D. Pottinger, the income to support two
scholarships. The first, to be known as the Pottinger Fellowship
in History, will be awarded to an outstanding rising senior history
major. The second, to be known as the Pottinger Scholarship, will
be designated for students with demonstrated financial need, with
preference given to students from Logan County, Kentucky.
The William Jennings Price Scholarship, established by
Mrs. Price in memory of her husband, to be awarded on the basis
of need, character, and scholastic achievement.
The Princeton Collegiate Institute Scholarship, awarded
to young women from Western Kentucky, upon the recommendation
of the Western Kentucky Presbytery of the United Presbyterian
Church (USA).
The Colonel Henry C. Read Fund, established in honor of
Colonel Read to aid worthy students.
The Forestus Reid Memorial Scholarship, established by
Mrs. Reid, awarded to a worthy student with financial need, preferably
a young man interested in science.
The Zev Reid Memorial Scholarship, established by Lillian
H. Reid in memory of her husband, Raymond Reid, awarded to a young
man or woman born in and attending high school in Maine, selected
on the basis of character, ability, and financial need.
The Milton M. Reigelman Scholarship, established by anonymous
donors in honor of Dr. Reigelman, to be awarded to students who
have demonstrated financial need, with first preference to residents
of Kentucky from single parent homes.
The Jacqueline Kincheloe Resinger Scholarship, established
by Ms. Resinger, to be awarded to a junior or senior woman who
is majoring in economics, management, or a similar business-related
area. The recipient will demonstrate considerable potential for
success in business through leadership and co-curricular, as well
as curricular, activities. All other factors being equal, preference
will be given to students with demonstrated financial need.
The Sudelle Rice Scholarship, established by a bequest
from Ms. Rice, awarded to students with financial need.
The Amanda O. Rodes Scholarship, established by Mrs. Charles
H. Rodes in memory of her daughter who was treasurer of the Alumnae
Association for many years, awarded annually to a worthy young
woman.
The Rogers Educational Trust, established by the late Mr.
and Mrs. Lon Rogers of Ashland, Kentucky, to provide financial
aid to promising young men and women to enable them to attend
Centre College. The trust provides grants as well as 1-percent
loans for Kentuckians, especially those from Muhlenberg, Ohio,
and Pike counties.
The Scott Rose Scholarships, established by a gift from
Mr. and Mrs. James L. Rose in memory of their son, Scott Rose,
Class of 1985, to be awarded with first preference to qualified,
physically challenged students from specified priority groups
of counties in eastern Kentucky, and with second preference to
other students from the priority counties. A complete statement
of preferences and priorities is available from the Centre Office
of Student Financial Planning.
The Ross Memorial Scholarship, established from the estate
of Vivian Ross in memory of her parents, to be awarded to a worthy
student beginning with a sophomore whose major field of study
is, or will be, English or the humanities and who maintains at
least a 3.25 grade point average in his/her major field of study.
The David Alston Russel Scholarship, established by friends
as a memorial to Mr. Russel, treasurer of the College from 1819
to 1861.
The Franklin D. Schurz Memorial Scholarship, established
by Mary Schurz and James M. Schurz, awarded to a student of high
academic potential without regard to financial need.
The Mary Schurz Scholarship, established by a gift from
Ms. Schurz, awarded to either a junior or a senior student majoring
in English who has demonstrated academic achievement.
The Dickey Jo Scott Memorial Scholarship, established by
gifts from family and friends, to be awarded to a meritorious
student who has demonstrated achievement in leadership, academics,
and/or the creative arts, or wishes to enter a humanitarian service
profession such as teaching, counseling, or social work.
The Frank Woolford Sneed Memorial Scholarship, established
by Mrs. Sneed, awarded to worthy students whose excellence in
campus leadership, moral purpose, and scholarship entitles them
to assistance.
The Thomas W. and Mary Lee Speckman Scholarship, established
by Mr. and Mrs. Speckman, to be awarded to full-time students
at Centre College who have demonstrated academic ability and are
of good character.
The Catharine Spragens Scholarship, established in 1982
by the Danville business community and friends of the College
upon the retirement of President Thomas A. Spragens and his wife,
Catharine, to be awarded annually to one or more deserving students
from Boyle County.
The Henry and Lillian Spragens Scholarship, established
by their family, awarded to a worthy student, with preference
to residents of Marion County, Kentucky.
The Thomas A. and Catharine S. Spragens Scholarship, established
by a gift from a former Centre trustee and his wife in honor of
President Emeritus Spragens and Mrs. Spragens, to be awarded to
full-time students at Centre College who are of good character,
have demonstrated potential for academic success, and have financial
need.
The Thomas Warren Stein Memorial Scholarship, established
by a bequest from his brother, Robery L. Stein, awarded to the
child or grandchild of one who lost his or her life as a result
of military or public service.
The William J. Steinert Scholarship, established by a bequest
of William J. Steinert, awarded to returning students who are
studious and of high moral character, with preference to those
with financial need.
The Stevenson Family Scholarship, established by Jane,
William F., Luther, and Calvin Stevenson, to be awarded to full-time
students at Centre College who are residents of Daviess County,
Kentucky or to residents of Kentucky, if no residents of Daviess
County are available.
The H. W. Stodghill, Jr. and Adele H. Stofghill Scholarships,
established by a gift from Mr. Stodghill, to be awarded to students
who have demonstrated and continue to demonstrate excellence of
character and academic achievement.
The Iona J. Stoutenborough Memorial Scholarship, established
in 1976 to recognize the generosity of Mrs. Stoutenborough, to
be awarded to carefully selected students with financial need.
The Margaret Menges Stroup Scholarship, established by
a gift from Mrs. Stroup, awarded to a declared history major,
with preference to a student planning to enter the field of teaching
either on the secondary or college level.
The Elbert Gary and Edith McClure Sutcliffe Scholarship,
established by a bequest from Mr. Sutcliffe, to provide scholarships
for worthy men and women students.
The Elbert Gary Sutcliffe Scholarship, in memory of Mr.
Sutcliffe, established by a bequest from Mrs. Sutcliffe to support
one or more students selected by the College as deserving financial
support.
The Maude Sutton Memorial Scholarship, established by Mr.
and Mrs. Price Sutton in memory of their daughter, awarded to
a young woman employed in the Dean’s Office or Registrar’s
Office.
The L.D. Sweazy Memorial Scholarship, established by Nancy
Mayer Sweazy, as a memorial to her father, to provide financial
assistance to needy and worthy students who wish to pursue their
educational goals at Centre.
The John M.P. Thatcher Sr. Memorial Scholarship, established
by John Thatcher Jr. in memory of his father, awarded to a student,
preferably from Pulaski County, Kentucky, who has shown notable
academic achievement in high school as well as character and leadership
in school and community life, and with demonstrated financial
need.
The Daniel Lindsey Thomas Scholarship, established by Mr.
James T. Norris in honor of Mr. Thomas, a Centre professor of
English from 1909 to 1917, to be awarded to an outstanding senior
majoring in English.
The William P. Thompson Jr. Memorial Scholarship, established
by family and friends, to be awarded to students with demonstrated
financial need, with preference accorded to students from Shelby
County, Kentucky.
The George H. and Margaret P. Tobias Scholarship, established
by a bequest from George H. Tobias, awarded to students with financial
need with first preference for students majoring in government
or economics, and second preference to students interested in
study-abroad programs.
The Frances Pritchett Toombs Scholarship, established by
William A. Toombs Jr. in honor of his wife, to be awarded to a
full-time student working toward a degree either in English or
music.
The Elizabeth Depauw Tucker Scholarship, established by
bequest of Miss Ruth Tucker in memory of her mother, to be awarded
to worthy students.
The N. Kerr Tunis Scholarship, established by bequests
from Mrs. N.K. Tunis and Miss Elizabeth Tunis, to assist worthy
young men and women students in the College.
The Charles J. Turck Scholarship, established by family
and friends of Dr. Turck, to be awarded to a deserving student,
with preference accorded to international students.
The Emma Fuller Turck Memorial Scholarship, established
by former Centre President Charles J. Turck and his daughters,
Viola Turck Giblin and Emmy Lou Turck Wine, in memory of their
wife and mother.
The John M. and Louise Van Winkle Scholarship, established
by the Centre Board of Trustees, to be awarded to an outstanding
student from Northern Kentucky.
The Vinson Scholarship, funded by the Fred M. Vinson Foundation,
in memory of Chief Justice Vinson of the United States Supreme
Court, awarded to deserving students with financial need studying
at Centre College.
The Robert E. Wallace Scholarships, established by Robert
E. Wallace, Centre trustee emeritus, awarded to students demonstrating
leadership, with preference accorded to students from New Jersey,
New York, and the New England states.
The Richard Stanford Watson Jr. Memorial Scholarship, established
by Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Watson in memory of their son, to be
awarded to one or more male Centre students in need of financial
assistance, beginning with the sophomore year, provided the freshman
year was spent at Centre.
The Clay Carter Whitfield Scholarship, established by the
family of Bryan W. Whitfield Jr., awarded with preference to students
from Knox, Harlan, Bell, and Letcher counties in Kentucky.
The James C. Wilburn Memorial Scholarship, established
with gifts as a memorial to Mr. Wilburn, awarded annually to a
student entering the senior year majoring in chemistry.
The Allen West Wood Memorial Scholarship, established with
a gift from Mrs. George Swinebroad in memory of her son, to aid
foreign students.
The Nell Bradford Woolery Scholarship, established by Louis
E. Woolery in honor of his mother, with first preference to residents
of Pendleton County, Kentucky, and second preference to the counties
of Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Gallatin, Grant, and Kenton.
The Fred B. Woosley Scholarships, established through a
bequest by Fred B. Woosley, to help deserving students.
The Grace Scales Yoder Memorial Scholarship, established
by Mrs. Yoder’s family and friends, to provide financial
aid for students studying off-campus, with preference to students
studying foreign languages and cultures.
Annual Scholarships
Annual scholarships are those supported by gifts received annually
and designated for specific scholarship awards. See the "Admission
and Financing a Centre Education" section.
The Allen Company Annual Scholarship, awarded to a junior
or senior economics major, with preference given to children of
Allen Company employees.
The Central Kentucky Savings Bank Scholarship, awarded
to a worthy student from Boyle County.
The Lucile Miller Durrell Scholarship, established by a
bequest from Richard Durrell in memory of his wife.
The Four Rivers Area Scholarship, established by a gift
from an anonymous donor, to be awarded to a worthy student with
preference accorded to students from Fulton, Hickman, Carlisle,
Ballard, McCracken, Marshall, Calloway, or Graves counties in
Kentucky, from Livingston or Lyon counties in Tennessee, or from
Massac County in Illinois.
The Dr. George W. Jean Scholarship, provided by Ms. Jeannette
Laguaite in memory of Dr. Jean.
The KICF/Gheens Foundation Scholarship, provided by a gift
from the Gheens Foundation
The KICF/ KU-LGE Scholarship, provided by a gift from the
LG&E Energy Company.
The KICF/Toyota Motor Manufacturing Inc. Scholarship, provided
by a gift from the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Co.
The KICF/UPS Scholarship, provided by a gift from the United
Parcel Service Foundation.
The Deborah Gummere Lilgendahl Scholarship, provided by
Mr. Walter Gummere in honor of his daughter.
The Fred Miller and Ruth Stone Miller Scholarship, established
by a bequest from Lucile Miller Durrell in memory of her parents.
The United Bank and Trust Company Scholarship, established
by the United Bank and Trust Company of Versailles, Kentucky,
to assist a student from Woodford County.
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