Beatrice Locklear Brayboy Endowed Spanish Scholarship

The Donors wish to recognize the service of Mrs. Beatrice Locklear Brayboy to the various public school systems from which she retired. She enjoyed over 34 years as a Spanish Teacher and has a deep passion for the promotion of the Spanish language and the cultures of Spanish speaking countries. She is also an unwavering advocate for the teaching of Spanish within our educational structures. The recipients of this scholarship will be Spanish majors maintaining a minimum 2.7 GPA. Preference will be afforded qualified Spanish majors who aspire to become teachers of the language. Successful candidates should also be well-rounded students as evidenced by their involvement in University and community service and activities. The student must engage in volunteerism opportunities that occur throughout the academic year that promote the Spanish culture; either on or off campus. Financial need should be considered. The student must also be a resident of North Carolina. The award is renewable.