Building the endowment is one of Elon’s top
fund-raising priorities. A strong endowment allows Elon to
fund initiatives that will have a lasting impact on
student-athletes and the quality of the institution. Because
endowment gifts generate earnings each year, they play a
critical role in the University’s long-term financial
stability.
The current minimum to establish an endowed athletic
scholarship is $50,000 (within a five-year pledge period).
Many donors choose to honor family members, teammates or a
favorite coach with an endowment gift, which serves as a
lasting tribute to a loved one or mentor.
Once established the endowment will generate five percent of
the principal, as set by the Elon Board of Trustees, which
will be used to fund the scholarship. All returns from
investments of the fund exceeding the University spending
policy shall be permanently reinvested into the principal of
the endowment.
The athletics department currently has 63 established
scholarships totaling in excess of $2.9 million which
generates financial support for Elon student-athletes.
Outright, memorial and/or testamentary contributions to
athletic endowments will also qualify individuals as a member
of the Phoenix Club at the appropriate giving level.
For more information on making contributions to existing
athletic endowments or to learn more about the establishment
of a new scholarship, please contact the Phoenix Club and the
Director of Development for Athletics at Elon University at
336-278-6800.
Click on underlined scholarships to see endowment
recipients
RUFUS THOMAS BLANCHARD BASEBALL
SCHOLARSHIP
Established by Rufus Thomas Blanchard in 1996 to be
awarded annually to a baseball player selected by the
athletic department staff. Preference shall be given to a
student-athlete who was a resident of Alamance or Guilford
County prior to enrollment at Elon.
CARUFE FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2006 by Damion and Sherri Carufe in honor
of their daughter Tori, Elon class of 2010. This scholarship
will be awarded annually to a deserving baseball player with
preference given to business majors with a finance
concentration.
BILL GRAHAM BASEBALL SCHOLARSHIP
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.
GREG HARRIS - RICHARD SUCH BASEBALL SCHOLARSHIP
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 athletic department staff
with preference given to student-athletes from Lee and
Chatham Counties.
CHESTER HUEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The first-ever athletic 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.
JACK McKEON BASEBALL
SCHOLARSHIP
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.
ALAN & NORMA WHITE ATHLETICS
SCHOLARSHIP
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.
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DEWEY ANDREW BASKETBALL
SCHOLARSHIP
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.
BARTLEY FAMILY ATHLETIC
SCHOLARSHIP
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.
I. L. "IKE" FESMIRE BASKETBALL
SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 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 basketball team.
BILL MILLER BASKETBALL SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1992 by former players and friends to
honor their coach and mentor. To be awarded annually to a
deserving basketball player.
RACHEL AND BETHANY WARD SCHOLARSHIP
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.
LLOYD E. WHITLEY BASKETBALL SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2003 by his wife, Dorothy Main
Whitley-Lang, in loving memory of Lloyd E. Whitley, Elon
class of 1940, outstanding basketball player and Elon Sports
Hall of Fame member. Awarded annually to provide athletic
scholarship assistance to a deserving basketball player.
CHARLES LEWIS WILBURN AND VERNA WILBURN LEE
BASKETBALL SCHOLARSHIP
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.
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GENE CLATE BREWER FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1998 by Carol Brewer, Chris
Brewer, Brett Brewer and Clate Brewer in memory of Gene C.
Brewer, husband and father. This scholarship is 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.
BOB DUNLAP FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1994, this scholarship was made
possible by former player, Bob Dunlap, in honor of his coach,
Sid Varney. This scholarship is to be awarded to a member of
the football team.
JOHN L. FRYE SCHOLARSHIP
Provided by John L. Frye in 1981, this
scholarship is presented annually to a deserving football
player of junior or senior standing.
HILL - YORK SCHOLARSHIP
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.
DAN KELLEY FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP
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.
JERRY TOLLEY FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1995 by friends and former
players. This scholarship is 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).
SID VARNEY SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1990 by friends and former
players of Sid Varney. This scholarship is to be awarded to a
deserving football player in honor of their former coach.
ZACHARY TAYLOR WALKER, Jr. FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2001 by Mr. and Mrs. Zachary
Taylor Walker, III in loving memory of Zachary Taylor Walker,
Jr., Elon class of 1930, outstanding football player and Elon
Sports Hall of Fame member. Awarded annually to a deserving
member of the Elon football team.
S.S. "RED" WILSON SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1992 by former players and
friends to honor their coach and mentor. To be awarded to a
deserving football player.
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A. FRANK ANDREWS GOLF SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1993 by Margaret Andrews in
memory of Frank Andrews. This scholarship is to be awarded to
an Elon golfer.
MARVIN B. COMER GOLF SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1985 by Marvin and Aura Comer
and friends of Elon golf. This scholarship is to be awarded
on an annual basis to a worthy member of the golf team.
JAMES E. "JIM" HAIR GOLF SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1999 by the Somers-Pardue Agency
and friends of James Hair. This scholarship is to be awarded
annually to a member of the varsity golf team.
CLYDE JOHNSTON GOLF SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1992 by Clyde and Sue Johnston.
This scholarship is to be awarded on an annual basis to a
deserving member of the Elon golf team.
BILL MORNINGSTAR GOLF SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2002 by the Friends of Elon
Athletics Golf Tournament participants in honor of Coach
Morningstar’s 30 years as Elon golf coach. Awarded
annually to a deserving member of the Elon golf team.
L.E. “SHOOKIE” NEESE GOLF
SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2002 by friends and family in
memory of the golf enthusiast and nine-time Alamance Country
Club Champion. This scholarship is to be awarded annually to
a deserving golfer.
JAMES C. SCOTT GOLF SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1987 by the family and friends
of Elon golfer Jimmy Scott. This scholarship is to be awarded
annually to a deserving golfer.
CLYDE T. AND ESTHER WARD GOLF SCHOLARSHIP
This golf scholarship established by Max and
Cynthia Ward in 1976 honors the parents of Max Ward providing
an annual scholarship to a deserving golfer.
MAX WARD SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship fund was established in 1974 by
Max and Cynthia Ward to provide annual scholarship aid for
Elon golfers.
MR. AND MRS. W. HUNT WARD GOLF SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship fund was established in 1987
by Mr. and Mrs. Hunt Ward to aid a deserving golfer annually.
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PETER & PATRICIA ROUGHTON, Jr.
SCHOLARSHIP
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.
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R.H. BARRINGER TENNIS SCHOLARSHIP
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.
TOM SAWYER - HUCK FINN TENNIS SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1981 by sponsors of the annual
Tom Sawyer - Huck Finn Amateur Tennis Tournament in providing
annual grants for deserving men and women who are members of
the Elon tennis teams.
TOM AND MARGARET PARHAM TENNIS SCHOLARSHIP
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.
JERRY AND JEANNE ROBERTSON MEN’S
TENNIS SCHOLARSHIP
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.
JERRY AND JEANNE ROBERTSON WOMEN’S
TENNIS SCHOLARSHIP
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.
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JERRY AND JEANNE ROBERTSON WOMEN’S
TRACK & FIELD SCHOLARSHIP
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.
KIMBERLY ANN BARKMAN MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP
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.
C.V. "LEFTY" BRIGGS
SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1978 by his daughters, Charlesana Briggs
Bureau and Mary Briggs Haskell, in honor of C. V.
"Lefty" Briggs, Elon 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.
LUTHER BYRD SCHOLARSHIP
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. This
scholarship shall provide an annual assistance in the area of
women's basketball or sports information.
DWIGHT L. DILLON ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1989 by the family of the late Dwight L.
Dillon, Elon class of 1954, of Bassett, VA. This scholarship
is to provide assistance to a football or golf
student-athlete, with preference given to an athlete from the
Martinsville-Henry County area of Virginia.
TRUITT/HAGAN ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2003 by John G. Truitt, Jr. and Dolores Hagan
Truitt, both loyal Elon alumni. This scholarship shall
provide scholarship assistance annually to a most deserving
student-athlete.
CAMERON LITTLE MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP
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.
MASSEY FAMILY ATHLETICS SCHOLARSHIP
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.
GRAHAM "DOC" MATHIS ATHLETIC
SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1979 by former players of Elon coach Doc
Mathis. This scholarship is to provide annual scholarship
assistance to a deserving basketball, football or baseball
player.
FLORENCE AND L.G. MATKINS ATHLETIC
SCHOLARSHIP
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.
L.J. "HAP" PERRY ATHLETIC
SCHOLARSHIP
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.
RHODES-FORD SPORTS MEDICINE SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1995 by Mr. and Mrs. W.G.
"Dusty" Rhodes and Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Ford.
This scholarship is to be awarded to a student trainer or
student athletics support person. This recipient is to be
selected by the athletics staff.
THE CLYDE RUDD ’37 ENDOWED
SCHOLARSHIP
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.
WILLIAM B. "BILL" TERRELL ATHLETIC
SCHOLARSHIP
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.
D. C. "PEAHEAD" WALKER
SCHOLARSHIP
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.
C. CARL WOODS SCHOLARSHIP
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.
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DONALD K. AND GLENDA I. BLALOCK
SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2005 by Don, Elon class of 1960 and Glenda,
Elon class of 1961, wishing to express their strong interest
in the Elon’s athletic program while recognizing
academic excellence. This scholarship will be awarded to
student-athletes who have excelled academically.
DON AND BILLIE BOLDEN BASKETBALL
SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2004 by long time supporters of Elon
athletics, Don and Billie Bolden, Elon class of 1956. This
scholarship will provided annual assistance to a deserving
student-athlete.
JESSE AND BARBARA BRANSON ATHLETIC
SCHOLARSHIP
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.
DR. JANIE P. BROWN WOMEN'S ATHLETIC
SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2007, by Dr. Janie P. Brown, the Dr.
Janie P. Brown Women's Athletic Scholarship will provide
scholarship assistance to one or more female student-athletes
at Elon University. Dr. Brown was a member of the Elon
faculty from 1967 until her retirement in 2005. An
outstanding ambassador for Elon and the athletic program, she
served as chair of the Physical Education department for 21
years. Dr. Brown's late husband Mickey served Elon
as an assistant football coach and wrestling coach.
Their children, Michael and Melinda, graduated from
Elon in 1985. Recognizing the need for financial
support of women's athletics, Dr. Brown has established
this endowment to further academic and athletic opportunities
for women by way of scholarship resources.
CAPUANO FAMILY ATHLETICS SCHOLARSHIP
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.
CATALANO FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2006 by the Catalano Family, this scholarship
will provide assistance to a worthy junior or senior
men’s soccer player with intentions of studying abroad.
The scholarship was established by Charles and Marcia
Catalano in honor of their children Monica, Elon class of
2002 and Anthony, Elon class of 2006.
COACH ANN MARIE LASHLEY SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2006 by friends in honor and loving memory of
Ann Marie Lashley who was an exceptional coach, athlete and
mentor. This scholarship will be awarded on an annual basis
to a member of the Elon women’s basketball team or an
international female athlete who shows dedication to academic
pursuit and who exhibits Ann’s passion and spirit for
life.
LESLIE JOHNSTON GOLF SCHOLARSHIP
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.
MARTINDALE SOCCER SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2006 by Brian, Elon class of 1995 and Brianne
Martindale. This scholarship will provide financial
assistance for members of both the men and women’s
soccer teams at Elon University.
SHIPLEY BASKETBALL SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2005 by Tony and Lynda Shipley, parents of
Robyn Shipley, Elon class of 2008. This scholarship will be
awarded annually to a deserving student-athlete who is a
member of the women’s basketball team.
JERRY R. TOLLEY ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2007 by Dr. Jerry R. Tolley. This scholarship
will be awarded annually to a deserving Elon student-athlete.
SCOTT QUAKENBUSH BASEBALL SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2007 by Elon Sports Hall of Fame
member Scott, class of 1953, and his wife Jenny Quakenbush.
This scholarship will provide financial assistance for worthy
members of the Elon baseball team in honor of Scott’s
great college baseball career and many years of loyalty and
support to Elon.
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