Named and Alumni Scholarship Program
Piedmont College and its students are fortunate to have alumni and friends of the College who contribute to various scholarship funds that are awarded annually. The following is the present list of scholarships with a brief description and any requirements stipulated. The value of the awards varies. Unless otherwise noted, these scholarships are awarded for one year and may be renewable for no more than six (6) additional semesters. They are awarded to both new and returning students as selected by the scholarship committee.
Alumni Memorial Scholarship
Established as a general fund for donations in honor of alumni. The number of awards and amount of this scholarship vary from year to year.
Thomas A. (Gus) Arrendale, III Scholarship
Established by friends to honor the leadership and dedication of Gus Arrendale to Piedmont College, Habersham County, and future leaders of the state, as exemplified by his participation on, and leadership of the Board of Trustees of the College. This scholarship is designed to assist young people in their desire to attain a college degree. The successful candidate will have a 3.0 GPA or the equivalent high school average, financial need, and outstanding personal character.
Seaborn Ashley and Dana Smith Ashley Scholarship
Established with a gift from Caroline Ashley in loving memory of her parents. The recipient will be chosen with consideration first to students who are pursuing a career in primary or elementary education and who are from either Greene or Oconee counties in the State of Georgia. Awards will be made on the basis of merit as defined by having an SAT score of 1100 or above, a 3.0 college GPA, outstanding personal character, leadership qualities, and demonstrated financial need
Evelyn R. and Robert E. Bowman Jr. Scholarship
Established by Evelyn R. and Robert E. Bowman to help students pursuing a degree in chemistry who demonstrate both financial need and the ability to complete the degree requirements.
E.L. and Mildred Brooking Memorial Scholarship
Established by Dr. Emerson Brooking and Mrs. Virginia Brooking to honor his parents. The recipient is chosen by the Admissions and Scholarships Committee and the psychology department liaison. The recipient should be a top psychology major with consideration for need.
Grace McGahee and Earl Clement Brown Endowed Scholarship
Established by Dr. Barbara Brown Taylor in honor of her parents. Recipients of this scholarship will major in psychology, nursing, or philosophy/religion, have outstanding character, an above average GPA or equivalent high school average, and demonstrate financial need.
Louise Ellison Callam Scholarship
Established to honor Louise Ellison Callam by her family and designed to aid students seeking a degree in Education with demonstrated financial need.
Thomas Winford Carlan Scholarship
Established by the estate of Celeste Carlan Farmer, Class of 1968, in memory of her father. Awards will be made to students with a minimum 3.0 GPA, outstanding character, and at least one parent employed in law enforcement.
Coach O’Neal Cave Scholarship
Established in honor of Coach O’Neal Cave, former Piedmont athletic director and coach of baseball, basketball, and golf, to help defray expenses for students who demonstrate leadership and financial need.
Mildred Cain Chambers Scholarship
Established in 1993 in memory of Mildred Cain Chambers to assist deserving students.
T. Hoyt and Lucile Addison Chambers Scholarship
Established to honor T. Hoyt and Lucile Addison Chambers by their children. The recipient will be chosen with consideration first to students who are residents of Banks or Franklin counties, have a college GPA of 3.0 or higher or the equivalent high school average of “B,” and have demonstrated financial need.
George Elton and Helen Cowen Clark Scholarship
Established by George Elton and Helen Cowen Clark, both Piedmont graduates, to help students who demonstrate financial need.
Jack H. Clarke Scholarship
Established by Jack H. Clarke, a trustee of the College.
Clarence A. and Lilian W. Coddington Scholarship
Established by the estate of Clarence and Lilian Coddington of Winter Park, Fla.
Pemberton Cooley Scholarship
Established by H.A. Stephens Jr. in memory of Pemberton Cooley, his mentor and a trustee of the College.
Coach Charles Cooper Scholarship
Established by his family to honor his life as head coach of women’s basketball at Piedmont college from 1997 through 2005 and to carry on his work of aiding and assisting young women in their desire to attend college.
Dana-Carter Scholarship
Established by Mrs. Ruby Lott Lockerman to honor Malcolm Boyd Dana and Earl Kendall Carter. This is awarded each year to a female student who demonstrates both need and the ability to complete the degree requirements. The student must demonstrate outstanding personal character and have a college GPA of at least 3.0.
Louise Kidder Davis Endowed Grant
Established by John V. Davis upon his retirement from Piedmont in honor of his mother, Louise Kidder Davis. Awards will be made to a full-time student on the basis of academic merit as defined by having a 3.0 GPA, ability as demonstrated in English classes, interpersonal skills, and outstanding personal character. Preference goes to a student who is pursuing a major in English. The grantee will tutor students one-on-one or in groups under the supervision of English faculty members.
Glenn W. and Edna R. Ellard Scholarship
Established to honor Glenn A. (Jack) Ellard for his service as Clerk of the Georgia House of Representatives for 33 years by his many friends and colleagues, and later greatly enhanced by his wife, Edna R. Ellard. Mr. Ellard was a Piedmont alumnus. Awards will be made on the basis of academic merit as defined by having a minimum 3.0 GPA, outstanding personal character, and demonstrated financial need.
Henry M. Enterline Scholarship
Established by the estate of Henry Enterline, a resident of Florida and a Congregationalist. The successful candidate will be a junior or senior and have a minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher. The recipient is required to live in College housing.
Flint Scholarships
Established by Dr. Sam Hall Flint, a trustee of the College, and Dr. Mary Jane Appleby Flint, both Piedmont alumni. A successful candidate will be female and have a minimum SAT score of 1,180 and be a U.S citizen. The scholarship amount and the number of awards vary from year to year.
H.B. Forester Scholarship
Established to honor Harry Bible Forester, a professor of biology and a coach of baseball, basketball and football, by the H.B. Forester Metro Atlanta Alumni Club. The scholarship is given to a deserving student who exhibits leadership.
Mary L. Griggs Mathematics Scholarship
Established to honor a former Piedmont College math professor by family members and colleagues. The recipient should be a math major with demonstrated financial need.
Harold S. Hannum Scholarship
Established in memory of Harold Hannum by his wife Anna Hannum to assist students studying for careers either in music or nursing. Recipients must have a 3.0 GPA, outstanding character and demonstrated financial need.
The Harold and Anna Hannum Scholarship
Established in memory of two longtime friends of the College and Congregationalists by their estate. Successful candidates will be pursuing a career in education or the ministry, have a college 3.0 GPA, be of outstanding character, and have demonstrated financial need.
J. Edward Harp Memorial Scholarship
Established in his honor by friends and family in 1986. Mr. Harp was a trustee of the College and an active Congregationalist.
Heaton-McBrayer Scholarship
Established to honor two graduates of Piedmont College, Patricia McBrayer Heaton and Flay Heaton, also a trustee of the College for many years. The recipient should be from Stephens, Habersham, Franklin or Rabun counties and pursue a degree in education or business.
C.W. and Flora B. Henderson Scholarship
Established to honor Dr. Charles W. Henderson, a Georgia Baptist pastor and school administrator, and his wife, Flora Elsworth Bowden Henderson, a musician and co-worker with him in Christian service.
Lee Heuson Scholarship
Established by Dr. William G. Heuson in honor of his son, Lee Heuson.
Earl D. and Nelle Hood Higdon Scholarship
Established by Earl and Nelle Higdon, who were business leaders in Hendersonville, N.C., and both graduates of Piedmont.
Frank and Mary Holcomb Scholarship
Established in their honor by their daughter, L. Gladys Holcomb, a Piedmont graduate.
L. Gladys Holcomb Scholarship
Established in 1992 by Gladys Holcomb to assist students at Piedmont College. Recipients must be Georgia residents with demonstrated financial need.
Imogene T. Johnson Graduate Education Scholarship
Established by Imogene T. Johnson to place emphasis on excellence in graduate education through the encouragement of study and research of reading or the pursuit of national board certification within the School of Education. Recipients must have a 3.0 undergraduate GPA and at least a 3.5 graduate GPA, be willing to carry out reading research using the National Reading Panel recommendations or be pursuing national board certification.
Marvin L. and Mildred L. Johnson Scholarship
Established in 1986 by Marvin L. and Mildred L. Johnson to assist deserving students.
Weldon and Betty Keckley Mathematics Scholarship
Established by Weldon and Betty Keckley in memory of Arthur Carl Keckley, his father, and Carl Pierpont Keckley, his brother, who were both mathematics teachers. Recipients of this scholarship will either major or minor in mathematics, have a 3.0 GPA and have demonstrated financial need.
King Scholarship
Established to assist deserving students who show the ability to complete the degree requirements.
Knight Scholarship
Established to assist deserving students who show the ability to complete the degree requirements.
Mary C. Lane Scholarship
Established in honor of Dr. Mary C. Lane, former professor of education and Dean Emerita of the College, and her mother, Mary Cole Lane. The scholarship will be awarded to a top student in education.
Mary C. Lane Scholarship for Graduate Teacher Education
Established in honor of Dean Emerita Dr. Mary C. Lane and her mother. The award will be made to a student who is studying education on a graduate level.
Atos D. “Joe” Lattanzi Scholarship
Established to honor the life of Atos D. Lattanzi, a 1951 graduate, and to carry on his work of aiding and assisting young people in their desire to attend college. Recipients of this scholarship will have a 3.0 GPA or equivalent high school average, outstanding personal character, and demonstrated financial need.
The Reverend Dr. and Mrs. W.R. Lesser Scholarship
Established in honor of Mrs. Lesser, an honorary graduate, and Dr. Lesser, a Congregational minister.
Theodore Leverett Scholarship
Established by James C. Brooks, a 1938 graduate, in memory of Mr. Leverett, pastor of the Congregational church in Jefferson, Ga.
Vera S. Lindgren Scholarship
Established to honor Vera Lindgren, this scholarship is given to students who demonstrate both financial need and the ability to complete the degree requirements.
James Lord Jr. and Ruby K. Lord Scholarship
Established by the estate of Ruby K. Lord, a friend of the College. Successful candidates will be students either on the undergraduate or graduate level who are defined as non-traditional, having worked full time for a substantial period, and who will continue to work throughout their academic career.
Carroll Love Scholarship
Established by Carroll Love, a 1936 graduate. It is awarded to students who plan a career in public education.
Lowe-Black Scholarship
Established by Louise Aiken Lowe to honor her husband, Arthur D. Lowe, and to recognize the extreme generosity and compassion shown by Mr. Ray H. Black, treasurer at the time the donor attended Piedmont. The successful candidate will have a 3.0 GPA or the equivalent high school average, and financial need.
Corian Stambaugh Lundquist Book Scholarship
Established by her nephew, James L. Lundquist, in her memory, this scholarship is awarded to students with demonstrated financial need and the ability to complete the degree requirements.
Archibald and Helen McPheeters Scholarship
Established by the estates of Archibald and Helen McPheeters, who received honorary degrees in 1990.
Dr. Maud E. McPherson Scholarship
Established in memory of Dr. McPherson, who was a beloved educator in the Washington, D.C., area and an active Congregationalist. The recipient will be a student majoring in English.
J. Louis and Helen J. Martens Scholarship
Established by the estates of J. Louis Martens, a former coach and faculty member of the College, and Helen J. Martens, a graduate. This scholarship will be awarded to a student who has demonstrated financial need and is making satisfactory progress toward graduation.
Dr. Bill H. Mason Scholarship
Established by Dr. Mason, a 1957 graduate, in memory of fellow classmates T. Alan Wans ley and J. David Lecroy, and in honor of Nancy L. Singer, a long time-employee of the College. Successful candidates will have a 3.0 GPA, be of outstanding character, and have demonstrated financial need.
James F. Mellichamp Music Scholarship
Established by friends to honor the dedication and accomplishments of Dr. James F. Mellichamp as chair of the Music Department at Piedmont College. Recipients of the scholarship must have an above-average college GPA, demonstrated financial need and outstanding personal character.
Dr. Thomas B. Musser and Dorothy B. Musser Scholarship
Established by the estate of Dr. Thomas B. Musser of Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania, who was a longtime friend of the College. Awards will be made with first preference to students from Pennsylvania who have demonstrated financial need.
Nickerson Congregational Heritage Scholarship
Established in 1994, the Nickerson Congregational Heritage Scholarship Fund was created by a gift from the estate of Lucille Nickerson. In 2000, the scholarship received additional funding from the estate of William Nickerson.
Students with a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher who are active members of a congregation of the United Church of Christ or the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches are eligible. A letter signed by the minister and an officer of the student’s local church stating that he or she is a member in good standing must be submitted to the Director of Church Relations. Congregational Heritage Scholarships are available for eight (8) semesters. First time recipients must be 25 years of age or younger. Recipients are required to maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA at Piedmont, and live in campus housing. They may apply for additional need and merit-based financial aid.
Dr. Pearl Nix Scholarship
Established in honor of Dr. Nix, a graduate of Piedmont and retired professor of library science at North Georgia College. Recipients must be pursuing a career in education, have at least a 3.0 GPA, and be either a junior or senior.
Charles C. and Lillian A. Parkhurst Scholarship
Established by Charles and Lillian Parkhurst for the benefit of those undergraduates who would derive the greatest benefit from a college education.
Walter G. and Jerush Montez Paskowsky Scholarship
Established to honor Walter G. Paskowsky and his wife, Jerush Montez Paskowsky, a Piedmont graduate.
C. Lisle and Mabel S. Percy Scholarship
Established in memory of C. Lisle Percy, who taught sociology, religion and history, and his wife, Mabel Percy, who taught foreign languages.
Phillip J. Prescott Scholarship
Established by Phillip J. Prescott of San Jose, Calif., an engineer, Congregationalist, and friend of the College.
Dr. Claude and Mrs. Merle Purcell Scholarship
Established to honor Dr. Purcell, a graduate and trustee of the College, and his wife Merle. The Purcells were educators in Georgia for their entire careers. Dr. Purcell served as State Superintendent of Schools in Georgia.
Thurmon Wiley Purcell Scholarship
Established to honor Mr. Purcell, a lifetime educator, by his wife, Clementine L. Purcell. The award will be made with first preference to students of good character who are pursuing a career in education either on the undergraduate or graduate level.
Jesse W. and Minnie S. Randall Scholarship
Established by the estate of Jesse and Minnie Randall. The successful applicant must be a first-time freshman with demonstrated financial need and typically will have an SAT score of at least 1,180. The amount of the award and number of recipients vary from year to year.
Dr. W. Silas Roberts Scholarship
Established in honor of Dr. Roberts, a 1908 graduate and professor of chemistry at Piedmont for 36 years.
Jonathan C. Rogers Scholarship
Established in honor of Dr. Rogers, a 1906 graduate, professor of math, former dean of Piedmont College, and former president of North Georgia College and State University.
Mary Barrett Roper Scholarship
Established by the Mary Barrett Roper Trust, this scholarship will be awarded to students who are deemed worthy.
Alice J. Russell Scholarship
Established by the estate of Alice J. Russell, a friend of the College, to assist deserving students who show the ability to complete the degree requirements.
The Howard Sanders Optimist Scholarship
Established by the Optimist Club of Athens, Georgia, Inc., to honor the memory of Howard A. Sanders, respected Athens businessman and loyal Optimist, to aid deserving students in their effort to obtain a college degree. The scholarship is awarded to students from Athens, Georgia, or the greater Athens area who demonstrate outstanding character, scholastic ability and financial need.
Elizabeth Sawyer Scholarship
Established by Dr. Billy Mason, a graduate of Piedmont, in honor of Dr. Sawyer, a professor of biology in the 1950s. It is awarded to a top biology student.
W. Ben and Nelle F. Singleton Scholarship
Established by Ben, who served as a trustee, and Nelle, who is a 1929 graduate.
Dr. W. Baxter and Fannie H. Smith Scholarship
Established in memory of Dr. Baxter and Fannie H. Smith. He taught math and physics and served as registrar, dean and trustee. She taught in the departments of chemistry and business.
William Henkel Smith Scholarship
Established by Virginia Smith Williams, a graduate of Piedmont, in memory of her brother, Henkel Smith, who was also a graduate, member of the faculty, and trustee.
W.O. Spaeth Science Scholarship
Established by Susan Spaeth Kyle, a 1995 graduate, to honor the life and work of W. O. Spaeth. This scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in one of the sciences, having a 3.0 GPA or equivalent high school average, and demonstrated financial need.
Homer W. Stevens Scholarship
Established to honor Dr. Stevens, a beloved teacher and friend, who served as head of the social science department for 21 years and as dean of the College in 1952.
Ralph L. and Helen Schuenemann Strucher Scholarship
Established to honor Mr. Strucher, former trustee, and his wife Helen.
Horace W. Sturgis Scholarship
Established in honor of Dr. Sturgis, an alumnus of Piedmont College and noted educator who was the founding president of Kennesaw State University.
Eva Tuttle Scholarship
Established by the estate of Eva Tuttle to help students who demonstrate both need and ability to complete their degree in speech or theatre arts. The award is granted on the basis of academic merit to include outstanding personal character and a college GPA of at least 3.0.
Dr. James E. and Elizabeth Perry Walter Scholarship for International Students
This scholarship was established with a lead gift from Dr. Charles Cho, a Piedmont College graduate and trustee, in honor of the late Dr. James E. Walter and his wife, Elizabeth. The purpose of this scholarship is to assist in diversifying the cultural make-up of the student body by offsetting some of the expenses incurred by international students. The scholarship amount and the number of awards available vary from year to year. The successful candidate will have an overall 3.0 GPA or its equivalent from a high school or institution of higher education and a cumulative 3.0 GPA must be maintained.
T. Alan Wansley Scholarship
Established by his family and the Samuel F. and Emma J. Bagwell Memorial Fund this scholarship will be given with first consideration to residents of Franklin County with a 3.0 GPA and demonstrated financial need.
Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarships
Funded by the Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation, these scholarships are awarded to Southern women with high financial needs. The amount of the award and number may vary from year to year.
Wallace Roy Wood Scholarship
Established by the estate of Wallace Roy Wood, Class of 1951 and long-time supporter of Piedmont College. Recipients of this scholarship will major in art or music, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, be of outstanding personal character, and demonstrate financial need.
C. Paul Worley Sr. Scholarship
Established to honor C. Paul Worley Sr., a dedicated alumnus who served many years as a trustee. The award is made annually to a sophomore or junior with a high grade-point average who demonstrates leadership.
Ernest D. Wright Scholarship
Established in 1984 in honor of Ernest D. Wright, who served as a trustee. He was a business, civic, and church leader in Toccoa, Georgia.