Max Ward Scholarship

This scholarship fund was established in 1974 by Max and Cynthia Ward
to provide annual scholarship aid for an Elon golfer

 

This golf scholarship established by Max and Cynthia Ward in 1976 honors
the parents of Max Ward and provides an annual scholarship to a deserving golfer. 

Established in 1985 by Marvin and Aura Comer and friends of Elon golf to be
awarded on an annual basis to a worthy member of the golf team.

Established in 1999 by the Somers-Pardue Agency and friends of James Hair
to be awarded annually to a member of the varsity golf team.

Established in 1992 by Clyde and Sue Johnston to be awarded on
an annual basis to a deserving member of the Elon golf team.

Established in 1993 by Margaret Andrews in memory of Frank Andrews
to be awarded to an Elon varsity golfer.

Established in 1989 by the family of Dwight L. Dillion, an Elon alumnus
from Bassett, VA, to provide scholarship assistance to a football or golf student-athlete,
with preference given to an athlete from the Martinsville-Henry County area of Virginia.

Established in 1987 by the family and friends of Elon golfer Jimmy Scott
to be awarded annually to a deserving golfer.

This scholarship fund was established in 1987 by Mr. and Mrs. Hunt Ward
to aid a deserving golfer annually.

Established in 2002 by friends and family in memory of the golf enthusiast
and nine-time Alamance Country Club Champion to be awarded annually
to a deserving golfer.

Established in 2002 by the Friends of Elon Athletics Golf Tournament participants
in honor of 30 years as Elon golf coach. Awarded annually to a deserving
member of the Elon golf team.

Established in 2003 by David S. Massey and William H. Massey in honor of
the Massey Family. Awarded annually to the most deserving student-athlete.
 

Established in January 1998 by Carol Brewer, Chris Brewer, Brett Brewer
and Clate Brewer in memory of Gene C. Brewer, husband and father,
to be awarded annually to a member of the football team who exhibits
the determination, self-motivation, selflessness and hard-nosed ability
that characterized Gene Brewer.

Established in 1994 by Harold Hill and Clint York in honor of the 1980 and 1981
championship football teams and to assist a scholar athlete who has achieved a
grade point average of 3.0 or better.

Established in 1995 by friends and former players to be awarded annually to a
deserving football player in honor of legendary football coach Jerry Tolley, winner of two
NAIA National football championships (1980 and 1981).

Established in 1990 by friends and former players of Sid Varney to be awarded to a deserving
football player in honor of their former coach.

Established in 1980 by former players to honor the memory of Elon coach D.C. Walker.
Provides annual assistance to deserving football, baseball, or basketball players.

Established in 1992-93 by former players and friends to honor their coach and mentor.
To be awarded to a deserving football player.

Established in 2001 by Mr. and Mrs. Zachary Taylor Walker, III in loving memory of
Zachary Taylor Walker, Jr., 1930 Elon graduate, outstanding football player and
Elon Sports Hall of Fame member. Awarded annually to a deserving member
of the Elon football team.

Established in December 1994, this scholarship was made possible by former player, Bob Dunlap,
in honor of his coach, Sid Varney, to be awarded to a member of the football team.

Established in 1985 by Mrs. Florence Matkins and Mr. and Mrs. John H. Whitlatch Jr.,
in honor of Mrs. Matkins and in memory of L.G. Matkins. Provides scholarship assistance to
a deserving athlete, preferably from Alamance County.

Provided by John L. Frye in 1981, this scholarship is presented annually to a deserving
football player of junior or senior standing.

Established in 1980 by Mike and Reva Ward to honor their daughters, this scholarship is
awarded annually to a female athlete, preferably a women's basketball player.

Established by her parents and friends in 1994, this award is given to a female student
who displayed outstanding leadership, high moral character, a strong sense of values
and the courage of her convictions through her thoughts, words and deeds, and who
was committed to enthusiastic participation as a manager, trainer, or student coach
in women's athletics at Elon. 

Established in 1995 by Mr. and Mrs. W.G. "Dusty" Rhodes and Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Ford
to be awarded to a student trainer or student athletics support person. This recipient is to be
selected by the athletics staff.

Established in 1983, this scholarship is for an Elon tennis player, alternating between the women
and men's teams. The recipient will be named by the tennis coach at Elon with preference going
to players from Alamance, Caswell, Guilford, or Rockingham Counties. The playing ability of the
player should, however, take precedence over place of residence.

Established in 1981 by sponsors of the annual Tom Sawyer - Huck Finn Amateur Tennis
Tournament to provide annual grants for deserving men and women who are members
of the Elon tennis teams.

Established in 2004 honoring longtime tennis coach Tom Parham and his wife Margaret,
ensuring their legacy as outstanding ambassadors of Elon University and the game of tennis.
To be awarded annually to the most deserving tennis player.

This scholarship fund was established in 1978 by former students of Elon High School principal
W.B. Terrell, who also served as Alumni Secretary at Elon. Provides annual scholarship
assistance to a deserving Elon student-athlete.

Established in 1979 by former players of Elon coach Doc Mathis to provide annual
scholarship assistance to a deserving basketball, football or baseball player.

The first ever Athletics endowment established in 1974 by Josie, Elna, and Paul Huey,
honors a longtime supporter of Elon athletics, the late Chester Huey. Endowment proceeds
are used for baseball scholarships.

Established by friends in 1994 to honor two former Elon baseball greats, Greg Harris
and Richard Such, this scholarship is to be awarded annually to a deserving baseball
player as selected by the athletics staff with preference given to student-athletes
from Lee and Chatham Counties.

Established by Rufus Thomas Blanchard in 1996 to be awarded annually to a baseball player
selected by the athletic staff. Preference shall be given to a student-athlete who was a resident
of Alamance or Guilford County prior to enrollment at Elon.

This fund was established in 1980 by friends and former students of longtime history professor
and publicist Luther Byrd in honor of his 26 years of service to Elon, and provides an annual
scholarship in the area of women's basketball or sports information.

Established in 2003 by John G. Truitt, Jr. and Dolores Hagan Truitt, both loyal Elon alumni,
to provide scholarship assistance annually to a most deserving student-athlete.

Established in 1985 by his sons, L.J. Perry Jr. and William K. "Bill" Perry, for a student who
participates in any sport. Preference is given to students from Reidsville
or surrounding area.

Established in 1986 by C. Carl Woods, an Elon alumnus from Durham, to provide scholarship
assistance to a deserving student-athlete in the sports of football or basketball.

Established in January 1999 by a bequest from the Fesmire Family, this endowment was
created in memory of Isaac L. "Ike" Fesmire and shall be awarded annually to a qualified
member of the varsity basketball team.

Established in 2003 by his wife, Dorothy Main Whitley-Lang, in loving memory of
Lloyd E. Whitley, 1940 Elon graduate, outstanding basketball player and
Elon Sports Hall of Fame member. Awarded annually to provide athletic
scholarship assistance to a deserving basketball player.

Established in 1978 by his daughters, Charlesana Briggs Bureau and Mary Briggs Haskell,
in honor of C. V. "Lefty" Briggs, Class of 1930 and member of the Elon Sports Hall of Fame.
Awarded annually to a man or woman who possesses outstanding athletic ability and high
moral character. Preference is given to a baseball or softball player.

Established in 1994 by his wife, Verna Wilburn Lee, and his sons, Reverend Michael Lewis Wilburn
and the late Aaron Thomas Wilburn, to provide athletic scholarship assistance to a deserving
male basketball player.

Established in 1992-93 by former players and friends to honor their coach and mentor.
To be awarded annually to a deserving basketball player.

Established in 2006 in honor of longtime Elon Athletics Director Alan White and his wife Norma.
This scholarship will ensure their legacies as outstanding ambassadors of Elon athletics.
First preference of financial support will be given to a worthy member of the baseball team.

Established in 2005 by Tom and Marty Bartley, parents of Jane Bartley, Elon class of 2005
and member of the women’s basketball team. This scholarship will be awarded to a
female athlete with preference given to a member of the women’s basketball team.
This scholarship is also dedicated to the memory of Ann Lashley, associate head coach
for women’s basketball, 1994-2005, for her lasting contributions to women’s athletics at Elon.

Established in 1977 by friends and classmates in memory of Cameron Little, Elon class of 1964.
To be awarded annually to a worthy student-athlete.

Originally established in 1996 by Clyde Rudd, Elon class of 1937, to provide financial assistance
to former residents of the Elon Homes for Children. In response to the closing of the
Elon Homes for Children, the designation was amended to honor Elon’s talented student-athletes.

Established in 2006 by family, teammates and friends in loving memory of Dan Kelley,
Elon class of 1965. A former two sport standout and captain of the football team, Dan
was an avid Elon enthusiast and highly involved with the athletic program at all levels.
This scholarship will provide financial assistance to a member of the football team.

Established in 2006 by Elon Sports Hall of Fame member Dewey Andrew, Elon class of 1963,
this scholarship will provide assistance to a deserving basketball student-athlete.

Established in honor of Jack McKeon, Elon class of 1956, who oversaw one of the greatest
rags-to-riches stories in sports history when he managed the Florida Marlins to the
2003 World Championship. This scholarship will support Elon baseball and a
deserving student-athlete.

Established in 2006 by Jerry and Elon University Trustee Jeanne Robertson, ensuring their
legacies as outstanding ambassadors and loyal contributors to Elon athletics. This scholarship will be
awarded annually to a deserving member of the men’s tennis team. 

Established in 2006 by Jerry and Elon University Trustee Jeanne Robertson, ensuring their
legacies as outstanding ambassadors and loyal contributors to Elon athletics. This scholarship will be
awarded annually to a deserving member of the women’s tennis team. 

Established in 2006 by Jerry and Elon University Trustee Jeanne Robertson, ensuring their
legacies as outstanding ambassadors and loyal contributors to Elon athletics. This scholarship will be
awarded annually to a deserving member of the women’s track & field team.

Established in 2004 by former player Peter Roughton, Elon class of 1980, and his wife Patricia
as the first-ever soccer scholarship at Elon. The recipient will be selected with preference
going to a worthy male or female soccer player who is a member of the Kappa Sigma
fraternity or Sigma Kappa sorority who is from the Richmond, Virginia metropolitan area.  

Established in 2007 through the generosity of the late
William A. "Bill" Graham, Jr., Elon class of 1962. Bill was an outstanding
professional baseball player from 1958-70, including two seasons in the major leagues
with the Detroit Tigers and New York Mets respectively. This endowment will
provide financial assistance to members of the Elon baseball team in perpetuity.

Established in 2005 by Don, Elon class of 1960 and Glenda, Elon class of 1961,
wishing to express their strong interest in Elon's athletic program while 
recognizing academic success.  This scholarship will be awarded to student-athletes
who have excelled academically.

Established in 2006 by Brian, Elon class of 1995, and Brianne Martindale.  The scholarship
will provide financial assistance for member of both the men and women's
soccer teams at Elon University.

Established in 2007 by Al Capuano, Elon class of 1960, as a way of giving
back to Elon and the game he loved - football. Unable to participate 
on the team during his time at Elon because of the lack of scholarships,
he made the promise in trying to provide, if the opportunity ever allowed,
young student-athletes a chance he was denied. This endowment will provide
financial assistance for worthy student-athletes who participate as
members of the Elon University football team.

Established in 2005, by the family of Leslie Johnston, Elon class of 1957. This scholarship
will provide financial assistance to an Elon student-athlete with a preference toward
a member of the golf team. Leslie would have been proud to know his family
and friends established a scholarship in his name so that someone
else could be provided a similar opportunity for an Elon experience that
Leslie had so much loved.

Established in 2006, this scholarship honors Jesse, Elon class of 1965 and Barbara,
Elon class of 1965, Branson. Given by son Brian Branson, Elon class of 1987,
and his wife Sally. Jesse and Brian are the only father-son members
of the prestigious Elon Sports Hall of Fame. This scholarship shall be given to an outstanding
member of the men’s basketball team or women’s soccer team.

Established in 2008, by former player Jerry "Skip" Moore, Elon class of 1977,
and his wife Victoria. This scholarship will be awarded annually
to a deserving member of the baseball team.