2013 – 2014 - Barton College

51 Financial AidThe William P. Nixon, Jr., and Family Endowed Scholarship is awarded annually toa freshman and upperclassman who are members of the Barton College baseball team. Initialpreference is given to players from eastern North Carolina. In the case of the upperclassman,preference is given to players possessing a grade point average of 2.50 or better and who, in thejudgment of the baseball coach, have demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment tothe program. The scholarship was established by Dr. William P. Nixon, Jr., a 1965 graduate.The Joseph Bryan and Jane Wilson O’Neal Endowed Scholarship was establishedthrough the will of Dr. Ruth O’Neal of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in memory of her parents,Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bryan O’Neal. Preference for this scholarship is given to a student who ispursuing a career in a science related field. This scholarship is awarded by the Office of FinancialAid. The following considerations govern eligibility and selection: acceptance of application bythe College by February 15, a minimum total SAT of 1,200 or higher (or ACT equivalent), aminimum, unweighted high school grade point average of 3.50 or higher, and ranking in thetop five percent of class (where applicable).The Dr. Ruth O’Neal Scholarship was established through the will of Dr. O’Neal of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The scholarship is for students pursuing careers in science or sciencerelated fields and is awarded by the Department of Science and Mathematics.The Lillian Liverman Owens – Anna Jane Owens Ruffin Endowed Scholarshipwas established by Mrs. Ruffin’s sons, family and friends, in honor of their grandmother, LillianLiverman Owens, and their mother, Anna Jane Owens Ruffin. The renewable scholarship is tobe awarded to a student from Wilson County with exceptional character and financial need.The recipient must maintain a minimum 2.00 GPA and show continued improvement whileenrolled at Barton.The Wilbert T. and Callorie Owens Scholarship was established through the will of Mr.Owens of Washington, North Carolina, in memory of him and his wife.The Aileen and Bill Parish Family Endowed Scholarship was established by endowmentgifts from the Aileen and Bill Parish family, and friends. The Aileen and Bill Parish Family EndowedScholarship is to be awarded to a deserving student with first preference given to a member ofthe Christian Church. This award is made by the Office of Financial Aid.The Graham and Dorothy L. Parker Endowed Scholarship was established through theestate of Mrs. Dorothy L. Parker, a Wilson native. The scholarship is awarded to students fromWilson County. The award is renewable and the amounts may be determined by the offices ofFinancial Aid and Admissions.The Willie Parker Scholarship was established by Mr. Parker in memory of his belovedteacher and mentor, Dr. Mildred E. Hartsock. The recipient of this scholarship must demonstrate