Elsmer Ray and Edith V. Barnes Scholarship

Mr. Elsmer Ray Barnes generously provides this scholarship in loving memory of his wife and for the purpose of assisting aspiring students who demonstrate outstanding leadership potential. Based upon high school involvement and academic record, this scholarship is renewable for four years of continuous study. In order to maintain the scholarship, the recipient must be a full-time student and have a 3.0 GPA.

The recipient of this scholarship shall be a full-time student. The recipient must have at least a 3.0 high school GPA and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA while in college to receive and maintain the award. Preference will be given to students from Robeson and Columbus counties, and preference will be given to students who plan to major in Teacher Education or Business. Financial need will be taken into consideration.