Catalog - Virginia Intermont College

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Bootsie Comer Outstanding Character Scholarship was created in memory of
Beulah Helen “Bootsie” McReynolds Comer who served as a secretary to the
President for 27 years. The scholarship is given annually to a student from the
Bristol region who exhibits outstanding character.
Catherine Doran White Memorial Scholarship was established in 1979 in
memory of Catherine Doran White by her friends and family. Preference is given
to a returning female student from Connecticut.
Dorothy Douglass Dickey and Helen Elizabeth Farr Scholarship is given to an
outstanding student in the Performing Arts.
Dr. W. C. Elliott Memorial Scholarship Fund was dedicated to the memory of
Dr. W. C. Elliott who served as a trustee for over 20 years. Preference is given to
students majoring in either the natural sciences or social work.
Elizabeth Garland Fields Scholarship is given to a rising sophomore, junior or
senior majoring in Business Administration. Preference is given to students from
Appalachia.
Elizabeth Saunders Metzner Memorial Scholarship, established in 1997 by Betty
Jane Metzner, a trustee and alumna of the class of 1942 in honor of her mother,
is awarded annually to a deserving student with financial need. A female student
will be given preference.
Erskine Parks Scholarship was established in 1993 with funding from the Belk
Foundation of Charlotte, North Carolina and from family members. The award
is for a business major with great potential for success. The recipient is selected
by the President of the College with recommendations from the business faculty.
Other guidelines apply.
Greater Roanoke Valley Alumni Chapter Scholarship. Established in 1989
through the efforts of the Roanoke area alumni, the scholarship is to be awarded
to a Roanoke Valley student.
Josephine Connolly Jorge Scholarship was established by Mrs. Josephine Connolly
Jorge, High School Class of 1939, in memory of her mother and sister, Josephine
and Mercedes Betancourt Byrne.
Keesee Scholarship. As part of the Charles B. Keesee Educational Fund, the
Keesee Scholars Program at VI awards grants to students as Keesee Scholars
who are United States citizens and residents of either Virginia, North Carolina or
South Carolina. The monetary award to Keesee Scholars shall be “need-based.”
Preference is given to students who are Baptist; if funds remain available from the
yearly appropriation, then scholarships may be awarded to Keesee Scholars who
are not Baptist. Students must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 hours to receive
the scholarship and must maintain a cumulative grade point average of “C” or
higher.
Virginia Intermont College 2012–2013 College Catalog