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The Leon McDill Allison Scholarship Fund: This scholarship honors Dean Emeritus Leon McDill Allison, who served Erskine Seminary as Vice President and Dean for seventeen years and professor of Historical and Systematic Theology for twenty-one years.
The James Hubert Allison Seminary Scholarship Fund: This fund was established through the estate of James Hubert Allison, represented
by John and Claire Way. James Allison was the cousin of Dr. Leon McDill Allison, Dean Emeritus of the Seminary. James had strong feelings on the importance of education. He also had deep feelings for Erskine College and Seminary. His brother attended the Seminary. This fund provides assistance to students seeking a M.Div. degree with preference given to students from the Appalachian area from North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, and West Virginia.
Alumni Association Scholarship Fund: This scholarship fund was created by the Erskine Theological Seminary Alumni Association on the occasion of the celebration of the Sesquicentennial of the Seminary in 1987 and is awarded to seminary students.
Martha Riggins Anderson Scholarship Fund: Established in memory of Mrs. Martha Anderson, a loyal alumna of Erskine College and a former member of the Board of Trustees. The income from this fund is used to provide scholarships for students preparing for the ministry.
A. R. Presbyterian Seminary Fund: Established by the ARP Churches of Gastonia, North Carolina, the income from this fund is used to assist in the education of Associate Reformed Presbyterian students at Erskine Seminary.
Margaret B. Barker Scholarship Fund: Given to assist students preparing for full-time service in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. This scholarship honors a woman who has faithfully served her family, church, and community. The fund, established by her husband, Clyde E. Barker, recognizes the long-standing relationship between this family and Erskine.
Roy E. Beckham Seminary Scholarship Fund: Established by the First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church of Rock Hill, South Carolina, this fund honors the Reverend Roy E. Beckham. Preference is given to ARP students from Catawba and Second Presbyteries.
The Daniel Stinson Bell Scholarship Fund: Established by Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Bell of Chester, South Carolina, income from this fund is to be used to educate persons who show promise of usefulness to God and the ARP Church, with preference to students in the Catawba Presbytery.
Karen G. Bell Seminary Scholarship Fund
Wilfred A. Bellamy Seminary Scholarship Fund: Established by the Oconee ARP Church, the income from this fund is used to assist in the education of ARP M. Div. students.
Bicentennial Synod 2003 Seminary Scholarship Fund: This scholarship fund was established in celebration of the Bicentennial of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church and is used to assist in the education of ARP students at Erskine Seminary.
William Harris Blair Scholarship Fund: This scholarship honors the Rev. Dr. William Harris Blair, a minister of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. It was established by his son, W. Charles Blair, D.D.S. Recipients may be students of either Erskine College or Seminary. Seminary awards are given to Associate Reformed Presbyterians based on social, religious, and academic achievements and activities as well as character references and other evidence of merit.
Wiley Blanton Seminary Scholarship Fund: This fund was established by Mrs. Nola Peters Blanton in memory of her beloved husband as a tribute to the life of dedication and service and their appreciation for the work of the ARP Church. Scholarship funds are intended to assist ARP students with demonstrated financial need. Preference is given to students enrolled in the M.Div. program.
Martha E. Bonner Memorial Fund: A gift from the estate of the late Martha Bonner of Due West provides scholarships for ministerial students at Erskine Seminary.
William Walkup Boyce Scholarship: This scholarship was established to honor and perpetuate the memory of the late William Walkup Boyce, D.D., longtime professor and Dean at Erskine Theological Seminary (1940-66). Students receiving this scholarship must be of good moral character and possess a potential for church leadership. The scholarship may be awarded to any qualified student.
John L. Boyd Scholarship Fund: Established by family and friends in memory of J. L. Boyd, a minister of the gospel in the ARP Church for 52 years, this scholarship helps financially needy students prepare for the ministry.
Sallie Pace Boyd Christian Education Scholarship Fund: This fund honors the memory of a longtime member of the Covenant, Tennessee
ARP Church. Created by Mr. And Mrs. Robert B. Boyd, it is to be used to educate ARP students pursuing careers in Christian Education. Preference is given to students from the Mississippi Valley Presbytery.
Will R. Boyd Scholarship Fund: Established by his immediate family, this scholarship honors the memory of Will R. Boyd, charter member and active layman of the Covington, Tennessee ARP Church. Recipients must be ARP students, with preference given to students in the Mississippi Valley Presbytery.
The Bernice Pauline Brown Seminary Scholarship Fund
Jane Brown Bunn Endowment Scholarship Program: Established by Norman W. Bunn in memory of Jane Brown Bunn and in celebration
of the gift of music and teaching that Jane possessed. The income from this fund is used to assist full time students majoring in the Master of Church Music Program. Preference shall be given to students who reside in Newberry County or a surrounding county.
Catawba Presbytery Deacons Association Scholarship Fund: This scholarship provides assistance for students in the M. Div. and M.A.E.M. degree programs seeking to serve in pastoral ministry, missionary service, Christian education, music ministry, or a similar form of service. Preference is to be given to students from Catawba Presbytery.
Coan Bequest: Bequeathed by Nancy J. Coan of Spartanburg, S.C., the income from which is to be used to aid needy young men in studying for the ministry.
Ida Louise Carothers Seminary Scholarship Fund: This scholarship, established in loving memory of Ida Louise Carothers, provides assistance for Erskine Theological Seminary students.
Ollie K. Brown/Lois Creech Scholarship Fund: This fund honors two longtime members of the Newberry ARP Church. Created by gifts from Mrs. Brown and members of the Newberry Church, this fund provides scholarships for Erskine Seminary students.
Dr. Douglas Joel Culver Seminary Scholarship Fund
John Barry Dagenhart Seminary Scholarship Fund: This scholarship was established by the Reverend Dr. John Barry Dagenhart, longtime pastor in the ARP church. Preference is given to ARP students.
Carole Ellis Christian Education Seminary Scholarship Fund: Established by friends of Carole Ellis on the occasion of her retirement as Director
of Christian Education from the Greenville ARP Church, the income from this fund is used to assist in the education of MACE students.
Joseph W. Everett, Jr. Scholarship Fund: This scholarship honors the memory of Joseph Walker Everett, Jr., a 1953 graduate of Erskine Seminary who served in the ARP Church, the Presbyterian Church (P.C.U.S.), and the Presbyterian Church in America.
James R. Fee Scholarship Fund: Established by members of the Fayetteville and Richland Associate Reformed Presbyterian Churches and by friends, this fund honors Dr. James R. Fee, an outstanding pastor in the ARP Church, whose ministry has been primarily in the Mississippi Valley and Tennessee-Alabama Presbyteries.
Robert Gregory Ferguson Scholarship Fund: Established by a gift from the estate of Margaret Ann Pace, this scholarship honors her brother and provides scholarships for Erskine Seminary students who need financial assistance.
First Statesville Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church Fund: This scholarship is aimed at assisting students to attend Erskine from the Greater Statesville, N.C. area. This scholarship seeks to foster a closer and more meaningful relationship between that church and Erskine.
Sarah Belk Gambrell Seminary Scholarship Fund: Established by Sarah Belk Gambrell, the income from this fund is used to assist in the education of MACE students.
The Gettys Family Scholarship Fund: This scholarship honors the memory of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Gettys, who dreamed and sacrificed that their children and grandchildren might have the advantages of a college education. Most graduated from Erskine College and some from Erskine Seminary. Preference is given to ARP or Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Juniors or Seniors with demonstrated financial need that show promise of usefulness in the Christian ministry.
Grace Scholarship: Funded by the alumni and friends of the Seminary, this scholarship was established as a reminder of the absolutely unmerited, unconditional grace extended by God to anyone who comes to Him through faith in Jesus. A random selection will be made from a list of regularly enrolled full-time students in the Master of Divinity program that have completed one year of the required Hebrew language course work.
Evelyn L. Grader Scholarship Fund: This scholarship was established by the K. W. Grader Foundation in honor of Evelyn L. Grader, an active member of many civic and church organizations in Bartow, Florida, and a devoted wife and mother. The recipient shall demonstrate financial need and a commitment to an active participation in the ministry.
Robert Alton and Ruby Carter Grant Seminary Scholarship Fund: Established in memory of Robert Alton Grant and his wife, Ruby Carter Grant, by their daughter, Martha Grant Ruble, and their son-in-law, Randall T. Ruble, this scholarship is intended to assist in the education of Erskine Seminary students who demonstrate a need and who are making satisfactory progress in their academic work.
Sarah McCown Grider Scholarship Fund: Established by Mr. Robert L. Hamilton, a longtime elder of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian
Church in Fayetteville, Tennessee, in memory of his aunt, Sarah McCown Grider, who was a school teacher. This fund helps seminary students in financial need.
John Calvin Grier, Ella Jane Norman Grier, and Herbert Grier Scholarship Fund: This scholarship honors the memory of John Calvin Grier, a successful businessman, and his wife, Ella Jane Norman Grier, both of Mecklenburg County, N.C. Interest from the fund provides scholarships for Erskine Seminary students in need of financial aid. Erskine College and Seminary wishes to recognize the outstanding achievement of Herbert Grier by incorporating his name and this reference into the original agreement of December 25, 1982.
Ellen Guy Bequest: Bequeathed by Ellen Guy, the income from which is to be used to aid ministerial students.
The Robert G. Hall Seminary Scholarship Fund: Established by friends of the Rev. Dr. Robert G. Hall, the income from this fund is used to assist students preparing for ordained ministry enrolled in our Master of Divinity program or for already ordained ministers enrolled in our Doctor of Ministry program. Preference shall be given to Presbyterian (U.S.A.), Associate Reformed Presbyterian, or United Methodist students.
John Hemphill Scholarship Fund: Established in memory of John Hemphill, pastor of the Hopewell, S.C., Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church from 1796-1832, this scholarship honors the first Professor of Theology, appointed in 1822 by the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. This fund was created by Judge Robert W. Hemphill, a descendant of John Hemphill. The income from this fund is used to provide scholarships for deserving and needy students enrolled at Erskine Theological Seminary.
Janie Margaret Huey Scholarship Fund: Established by her niece, Elizabeth Huey, this scholarship honors the memory of a longtime member of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church who worked at Dunlap Orphanage for approximately 25 years. The scholarship is to be used by needy students.
The Lamar and Shirley Hunt Military Chaplaincies Seminary Scholarship Fund: Established by friends of Lamar and Shirley Hunt, the income from this fund is used to provide assistance to students who are preparing for military chaplaincy through the Seminary’s Master of Divinity Program.
Ola B. Hunter Seminary Scholarship Fund: This scholarship was established by Ola B. Hunter and provides assistance for students enrolled at Erskine Seminary who have demonstrated merit and a need for financial assistance.
International Student Scholarship Fund: This annual scholarship fund provides tuition assistance for international students. It is funded by annual gifts.
James Arthur and Mary Grier Lesslie Junker Scholarship Fund: James and Mary Junker, who have devoted their lives to Christian ministry, established this scholarship for the glory of God. It is to be awarded to seminary students who belong to the evangelical tradition and who demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
The Randolph P. Kowalski Presbyterian Fellowship in Ministry Fund: Established by the Abbeville Presbyterian Church in honor of Dr. Randolph Kowalski, this scholarship will give first preference to deserving students from one of the four congregations served by Dr. Kowalski: Presbyterian Church in Pendleton, S.C.; Abbeville Presbyterian Church in Abbeville, S.C.; Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church in Augusta, Ga.; and First Presbyterian Church in Greenville, S.C. Other PC (U.S.A.) students will be considered as funds are available.
Lauderdale ARP Church Fund: Established by the congregation of the Lexington, Virginia, ARP Church, the income is to be used to help needy young men prepare for the ministry. The Rev. David T. Lauderdale, founding pastor of the church, was instrumental in creating this fund.
Wilbur Chapman “Chap” Lauderdale Seminary Scholarship Fund: Established by the Greenville Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, this scholarship is named for Wilbur Chapman Lauderdale and provides assistance for female students enrolled in Erskine Theological
Seminary.
Ann W. Leith Endowment to Promote Psalm Singing: Established by Dr. John H. Leith, Ann’s husband, this scholarship was created to promote the understanding and continued use of psalm singing in worship. Mrs. Leith greatly appreciated the role that psalm singing played in worship both from a historical and a future context. Funds generated from this scholarship will be used for activities such as supporting the publication of quality essays on psalm singing, providing lectures on the Presbyterian tradition of psalm singing, sponsoring a psalm singing festival, or other activities that promote the use of psalm singing in worship.
Gerald W. and Alice R. Lenz Seminary Scholarship Fund: This scholarship provides assistance for students in the M. Div. degree program preparing for ordained ministry. Preference is to be given to students who are members of First Presbyterian Church, Greenville, S. C., or who are members of a church in the Presbytery or Synod affiliated with First Presbyterian Church.
Hazel H. Long Scholarship Fund: The Hazel Long Bible Class of the Doraville ARP Church in Doraville, Georgia, established this scholarship
in tribute to Hazel H. Long, class teacher for over forty years, member of the Session, and leader in the ARP denomination. Recipients must be ARP students who have financial need.
Lummus Scholarship Fund: This scholarship honors and perpetuates the memory of Dr. Robert A. Lummus and his wife, Elizabeth Norman
Faulkner Lummus. It is to be used to provide an annual scholarship for students enrolled either in the undergraduate or the seminary programs of Erskine. Preference is given to ARP Students.
Robert Jordan Marshburn, Jr. and Gladys Patrick Grier Marshburn Seminary Scholarship Fund: This scholarship honors and perpetuates the memory of Dr. Robert Marshburn, Jr. and honors the life of his wife, Gladys Patrick Grier Marshburn. Established by the congregation of Peachtree Corners ARP Church, the income from this fund is to be used to help prepare ARP students for ministry.
Edith Davis Maultsby Scholarship Fund: James Klugh Maultsby, of Phoenix, Arizona, established this memorial scholarship in memory of his wife, Edith Davis Maultsby. Income from this fund shall be awarded annually to students with demonstrated need.
Mayesville ARP Seminary Scholarship Fund: Established by the Mayesville Presbyterian Church, the interest earned on these funds will be awarded to a student enrolled in the Seminary as a Doctor of Ministry candidate. Preference will be given to a student from the Associate Reformed Presbyterian denomination.
Harry Carson McCalla Memorial Seminary Scholarship: Established by Elizabeth F. McCalla as a lasting tribute to her beloved husband. The income from this fund is to be awarded to one or more Associate Reformed Presbyterian students pursuing an M.Div. degree.
Thomas H. McDill and Harry T. Schutte Seminary Scholarship Fund: Established by the First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church of Gastonia, North Carolina, this fund honors Dr. Thomas Hemphill McDill and Dr. Harry Theodore Schutte, who have devoted their lives to Christian ministry. Recipients of the scholarship must be ARP students with preference given to students from the First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church of Gastonia, N.C.
Helen Moffat McGill Scholarship Fund: In order to provide a lasting and loving memorial to his wife, Helen Moffat McGill, Mr. J. Henry McGill created this scholarship to help needy seminary students. Preference is given to ARP students who show promise of service.
Dr. Walter Frank McGill, Eva Wylie McGill, and Marguerite McGill Scholarship Fund: Established by Mrs. Eva Wylie McGill, this gift came from the estate of the late Dr. Walter Frank McGill and his wife, Eva Wylie McGill. Mrs. McGill established this fund as a memorial to her late husband and their daughter, Marguerite McGill. The income from this fund is used to provide scholarship aid for ministerial students at Erskine Theological Seminary.
James Calvin McLane Scholarship Fund: Given to students who have demonstrated need, this scholarship was established by Drayton McLane, Sr., of Temple, Texas, and honors the memory of his grandfather, James Calvin McLane, a charter member and elder of the Abbeville
ARP Church.
Robert Drayton and Gladys Blaylock McLane Memorial Scholarship Fund: This scholarship was established by Mrs. Kate McLane Dimmitt who wishes to provide positive encouragement for a variety of seminary studies, while providing a lasting tribute to her beloved parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Drayton McLane. It is awarded to full-time students who have excellent potential to provide good ministerial leadership in their chosen field of service.
Robert McMillan Scholarship Fund: For many years a prominent surgeon in San Francisco, Dr. McMillan bequeathed to Erskine Seminary at the time of his death in 1882 property to be sold and the proceeds used for the education of young men for the ministry.
Loyd D. Melton Seminary Scholarship Fund: This scholarship is given in honor of Dr. Loyd D. Melton, longtime faculty member of Erskine Theological Seminary, by friends of Dr. Melton and the Seminary. Preference is given to students who demonstrate financial need.
Mrs. C.E. Miller Fund: Established by Mrs. C. E. Miller of Doraville, Georgia, the income from which is to be used to aid ministerial students.
George Franklin and Ethel Williams Mitchell Scholarship Fund: Established by the family of Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Mitchell in memory of their father and mother to provide financial aid for students at Erskine Seminary who are preparing for the gospel ministry.
C.E. Morris, Sr. and Ida Medlock Morris Memorial Scholarship Fund: Established by the family of Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Morris, Sr., in memory of their parents and in recognition of their interest in the ministers of the Church. The income from this fund is used to provide scholarships for students at Erskine Theological Seminary.
The Kenneth Fitzhugh Morris Scholarship: This scholarship honors Dr. Kenneth Fitzhugh Morris, who served Erskine Seminary as Professor of New Testament and Greek for twenty-one years.
Sue E. Morton Scholarship Fund: This scholarship was established by Miss Martha E. Jones to honor her great-aunt. Income from these funds is to be used to provide scholarships for seminary students.
Richard C. and Eva W. Neale Scholarship Fund: This scholarship honors the memory of Richard C. Neale, devoted husband and attentive
father, and his wife, Eva W. Neale, an outstanding person of great strength, love, and devotion to Christ. The fund is used exclusively for training students from foreign countries who agree to return to their native lands after graduation.
Rev. and Mrs. Roscoe Thomas Nelson Scholarship Program: Awarded to students with certified financial need who have demonstrated
academic promise and moral and spiritual qualities which are in accord with the high standards of Erskine Theological Seminary, this scholarship program honors a distinguished Associate Reformed Presbyterian minister and his wife. The program was established by the Lake Wales Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, of which Dr. Nelson was pastor for many years.
J. Alvin Orr Fund: Established in memory of Dr. J. Alvin Orr, former professor at Erskine Seminary, this fund honors the memory of a man who influenced many others to enter Christian ministry. The fund is used for the support of the Seminary.
Mr. and Mrs. Michael T. Patrick Scholarship Fund: This scholarship was established to perpetuate the lifelong interest of Michael T. Patrick in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church and to honor Mrs. Patrick for her dedication and commitment to the cause of higher education at Erskine Theological Seminary. Income from this fund is awarded annually to ARP students at Erskine Theological Seminary. The scholarship is given on the basis of exceptional academic promise, exemplary moral and spiritual integrity, and outstanding leadership
potential.
Reverend Dr. Dwight L. Pearson Seminary Scholarship Fund: This scholarship was established by the Chester Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church to honor the Reverend Dr. Pearson on the occasion of his retirement from the pastorate. All recipients must be able to demonstrate a financial need for the scholarship received and be members of an ARP presbytery or church. Preference is given to students from the Catawba Presbytery who are or shall shortly be coming under the care of presbytery. Students can be enrolled in the M.Div., M.A.E.M., or M.C.M. programs, as long as they plan to utilize their education in full-time service to the Church.
Plato Pearson, Jr. Seminary Scholarship Fund: Established by Mr. and Mrs. Plato Pearson, Jr., of Gastonia, North Carolina, this scholarship is to help make possible a seminary education for deserving students who demonstrate financial need. Preference is given to ARP students.
Betty S. Pooser Scholarship Fund: This scholarship provides financial assistance for ARP students who show great promise of service to God through the denomination and honors the late Betty S. Pooser, faithful and loving member of the Lake Wales Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Scholarship in Theological Education: This scholarship was established by the Abbeville Presbyterian Church. The recipient of this scholarship should be a student under the care of a PC (U.S.A.) presbytery with preference being given to those enrolled in the Master of Divinity degree program.
Henry Elliott Pressly Scholarship Fund: This scholarship is awarded to a needy student enrolled in Erskine Seminary. Priority is given to students planning a career in foreign mission work.
Rachel Pressly Scholarship Fund: Established by the late Rachel Pressly of Due West, the income from this fund is used for a scholarship for a young man or woman with preference given to students preparing for the gospel ministry.
Virginia Galloway Putnam Seminary Scholarship: Established by Aileen Scott Pennington, the interest earned on these funds will be awarded to a male professing Christian who is a member of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.
William Oates Ragsdale Scholarship Fund: Established in honor of William Oates Ragsdale by James H. Ragsdale, this fund shall provide assistance to ARP students who demonstrate a need for financial assistance. Rev. Dr. William Ragsdale is a 1937 Erskine College graduate; in 1939 he graduated from Erskine Theological Seminary. Erskine College conferred upon him the honorary Doctor of Divinity degree in 1970.
The Calvin Thielman Presbyterian Fellowship in Reformed Theology: Established by friends of Calvin Thielman, the income from this fund is used to assist Presbyterian M. Div. students who are selected by a merit board application process.
The Julia Hardeman Rhodes Seminary Scholarship Fund: This fund was established in memory of Julia H. Rhodes, by the women of the Louisville ARP Church. Mrs. Rhodes was a longtime member of the Louisville ARP Church. The fund will provide financial assistance to Erskine Theological Seminary students who are preparing for ministry with first preference given to ARP females.
The Rev. Dr. Robert Joseph Robinson Family Scholarship Fund: Established by the family of Dr. Robinson, this scholarship is intended to provide assistance to seminary students who are pursuing a degree in church music, with preference given to Associate Reformed Presbyterian students.
Arthur S. Rogers Scholarship Fund: Established by his late wife, Janie Land Rogers, this fund honors the longtime pastor of the First ARP Church in Rock Hill and is used to educate deserving students.
Lula Rouse Seminary Scholarship Fund: Established by Rev. Dr. Luonne Abram Rouse, this scholarship is dedicated to support the theological education of women pursuing ordination in the United Methodist Church. The scholarship seeks to remember the efforts of Lula Rouse as a pioneer in diaconal ministry within the state of South Carolina, and her untiring work in racial reconciliation for the betterment of human relations. The scholarship shall be awarded to a female seminary student pursuing ordination in the United Methodist Church.
Thomas R. “Buddy” Rowland Seminary Scholarship Fund: Established by Virginia Rowland, this scholarship is named for her husband, Thomas R. “Buddy” Rowland, and provides assistance for ARP students enrolled in Erskine Theological Seminary.
Carrie Connor Ruble Scholarship Fund: Established by members of the family of Carrie Connor Ruble, this scholarship honors a devoted mother whose Christian commitment influenced three of her children to enter full-time Christian service. This scholarship may be awarded to any student, but preference is given to students in the Doctor of Ministry program.
Randall Tucker Ruble Scholarship Fund: This fund was established by alumni, family and friends to honor Dr. Ruble, Dean Emeritus of Erskine Theological Seminary. Income earned from this fund will be given as a scholarship to students at the seminary who demonstrate a need for financial assistance and promise of service in the Church.
Sardis ARP Church Memorial Fund: Established by members of the Sardis ARP Church, the income from which is to be used to defray tuition and other expenses of qualifying ARP students attending Erskine Theological Seminary.
The Gareth D. Scott United Methodist Seminary Scholarship Fund: Established by friends of Gareth D. Scott, the income from this fund is used to assist United Methodist students enrolled in any of the degree programs or continuing education offerings at Erskine Theological Seminary.
The Christopher Glenn Seeling Memorial Seminary Scholarship Fund: Established by Rebecca Fortmeyer in loving memory of her son, the fund shall be awarded annually with preference to a student attending Erskine Theological Seminary’s Columbia Extension Site.
Seminary Division Board of Counselors Scholarship Fund: Established by the Board of Counselors of Erskine Theological Seminary, this scholarship is awarded to students with demonstrated financial need who are making satisfactory progress in their academic work.
Seminary Faculty Academic Scholarship Fund: Established by the faculty of Erskine Theological Seminary, this scholarship is awarded to students who have shown the greatest percentage increase in progress towards their degree.
Henry Simpson Seminary Scholarship: Established by the Belk-Simpson Foundation, the interest income from this fund will provide scholarship to a seminary student, preferably from Greenville County and those counties surrounding Greenville.
William Houston Speck Family Scholarship Fund: Established by Miss R. Houston Speck, this fund benefits Erskine Seminary students in good standing, pursuing a degree, and of high moral character. Preference is given to ARP students from the Tennessee/Alabama and Mississippi Valley presbyteries. Special preference is given to children of foreign missionaries and married students.
The James Calvin Smith Seminary Scholarship Fund: This fund was established by the Reverend Dr. and Mrs. Earl Linderman in memory of Rev. James Calvin Smith. James was a 1933 Erskine Theological Seminary graduate and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Erskine College in 1959. This fund provides financial assistance to students seeking a M.Div. degree, with preference given to ARP or PC (U.S.A.) students.
William G. Turbeville Scholarship Fund: This scholarship, founded by Seth W. Williams in memory of his grandfather, honors a farmer, country store operator, Methodist Church leader, and a man of high Christian character, Mr. William G. Turbeville. Proceeds from the fund are to be used to help needy students.
John C. Updike Scholarship Fund: Established by Mr. and Mrs. John Updike, this fund assists deserving students at Erskine Seminary.
Robert W. and Ludie M. Webb Scholarship Fund: Established by Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Webb, active civic and business leaders and active members of the Doraville ARP Church, this scholarship honors Robert W. and Ludie M. Webb, who are devoted to their church and family. Recipients must be ARP students with demonstrated need.
Francis T. and Kate Kennedy White Scholarship Fund: Established by the Women of the Spartanburg, S.C., First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, this scholarship honors the late Reverend Dr. Francis T. and Kate Kennedy White, who ministered to this congregation for more than 27 years. It provides assistance to ARP Juniors or Seniors, with preference to persons from Spartanburg County, S.C.
Lillian M. White Missionary Scholarship: This is a general scholarship fund established to honor the memory of Lillian M. White. It provides assistance to a full-time student preparing for home or foreign missions.
Rev. A. K. and Margaret F. Whitesides Scholarship Fund: This scholarship was established by the Rev. A. K. and Margaret F. Whitesides of Fairlea, West Virginia, to help deserving students at Erskine Seminary prepare for the ministry.
T. Q. Williams Scholarship Fund: This scholarship was established by Roger A. Williams and Dr. Myra Williams-Thornton in memory of their brother, Mr. T. Q. Williams. This scholarship provides assistance for students enrolled in Erskine Seminary who have demonstrated merit and a need for financial assistance.
Woman’s Synodical Union Seminary Scholarship: This scholarship was established by the Woman’s Synodical Union. Earnings on this endowment will be awarded to students(s) deserving of help, selected by the Seminary Scholarship Committee.
C. R. Younts Scholarship Fund: This scholarship was established to honor Dr. Charles R. Younts, who for many years served as an elder in the Doraville ARP Church. This scholarship assists full-time students enrolled in Erskine College or Erskine Theological Seminary.
Other Funds and Scholarships
The Lucy Caroline Bowden Scholarship Fund: Believing that the Shorter Catechism sets forth in an accurate and faithful manner the teachings of the Bible, Erskine Seminary annually awards scholarships in the amount of $150.00 to students who recite it. The scholarships
are made possible through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. B. Simpson of Greenville, S.C., in memory of Mr. Simpson’s mother, Lucy Caroline Bowden.
Walter Scott and Anna Caldwell Brooks Fund: This fund was established in honor of Walter Scott and Anna Caldwell Brooks. The primary donor, Dr. McGregor, is the nephew of Mr. Brooks. Mr. and Mrs. Brooks are known for their outstanding Christian character and support of the denomination, prison ministries, and world missions. This fund is used at the discretion of the Executive Vice President of Erskine Seminary.
Class of 1898 Fund: Given in memory of Mrs. Julia Galloway Kirkpatrick of Macon, Georgia, the income is to support the work of the Seminary.
Roy Falls Fund: A native of Russellville, Arkansas, Mr. Falls created this fund to support Erskine Seminary.
First Presbytery Erskine Seminary Education Fund: A fund which provides financial aid for students from First Presbytery attending Erskine Seminary.
Garrison Fund: The bequest of Mr. J. M. Garrison of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, this fund is used to carry on the work of the Seminary.
The Robert E. and Elsie A. King Seminary Faculty Enrichment Fund: Established to honor the memory of Elsie Aiken King and Robert Earle King, legal adjudicator with the Veterans Administration for over forty years, dedicated churchman and devoted family man, this fund provides financial support for a variety of faculty programs and projects. Use of this fund is determined by the Faculty in consultation with the Executive Vice President of the Seminary.
James H. Lambert Fund: Given in memory of Mr. Lambert, income from this fund is used to operate the Seminary.
Elizabeth Simpson McConnell Fund: Established by the McConnell family, the income from which is to be used to provide special instruction in speech for students at the Seminary.
Mississippi Valley Presbytery Fund: Created to aid students under the care of Mississippi Valley Presbytery (ARP) .
George Morrison Memorial Fund: A fund which assists students under the care of Florida Presbytery.
Francis Young Pressly Fund: Established by a former president of the College and Seminary, this fund is to be used for the best interest of the Seminary.
H. T. Sloan Fund: Created by the longtime pastor of the Cedar Springs ARP Church, this fund provides income for the operation of the Seminary.
Virginia Presbytery Seminary Fund: A fund used to help Erskine Seminary students from Virginia Presbytery.
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